Article 23: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow the sum of Three Hundred Forty-Two Thousand Dollars ($342,000), or any other sum, for the purpose of installing an emergency generator at the Police Station, or take any other action relative thereto.
Explanation: This article provides funding to replace the Police Station’s existing emergency generator, which has exceeded its useful life and no longer meets current code requirements due to its location within the building. Because the Town’s public safety dispatch center operates from the Police Station, reliable backup power is critical to ensure uninterrupted emergency response services during power outages. Replacing the generator will improve system reliability, bring the facility into code compliance, and help ensure the continued safety and protection of the community.
Votes Needed to Pass: Majority
Brief Video Explanation From DPW Director Scott Charpentier:
Presentation to Financial Planning by DPW Director Scott Charpentier: December 16, 2025 (Minutes)
Presentation to Appropriations Committee by DPW Director Scott Charpentier: February 10, 2026 (Minutes)
Financial Planning Vote: February 19, 2026 (Minutes)
Financial Planning Vote to Reconsider: March 5, 2026
Appropriations Committee Vote: March 26, 2026 (Minutes)
Select Board Vote: April 6, 2026