Article 19: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow the sum of One Hundred Forty Thousand Dollars ($140,000), or any other sum, for the use of the Police Department for the purchase and equipping of two new police vehicles, or take any other action relative thereto.
Explanation: This article funds the replacement of two police vehicles that have reached the end of their useful life. The vehicles being replaced are high-mileage units that are used daily for patrol and administrative response purposes. Maintaining a regular vehicle replacement schedule ensures that the Police Department has safe, reliable, and properly equipped vehicles available to respond to emergency calls and perform essential public safety functions. The cost includes the purchase of the vehicles as well as the necessary upfitting with specialized police equipment.
Votes Needed to Pass: Simple Majority
Brief Video Explanation from Police Chief Brian Griffin:
Relevant Discussions for this Article:
Presentation to Financial Planning Committee by Police Chief Brian Griffin: December 9, 2026 (Minutes)
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Presentation to Appropriations Committee by Police Chief Brian Griffin: January 22, 2026 (Minutes)
Financial Planning Committee Vote: February 19, 2026 (Minutes)
Appropriations Committee Vote: March 26, 2026 (Minutes)
Select Board Vote: April 6, 2026