Article 24: To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow the sum of Ninety-Seven Thousand Dollars ($97,000), or any other sum, for the use of the Department of Public Works Facilities Division to purchase one new van, or take any other action relative thereto.
Explanation: This article provides funding for the purchase of a dedicated vehicle for the Public Works Facilities Division, which was established in FY2024. Currently, facilities staff operate out of various vehicles, often dump trucks, which limits the ability to carry necessary tools, parts, and equipment and results in operational inefficiencies. A dedicated enclosed vehicle will improve efficiency, organization, and response time for facility-related work, aligning with best practices adopted by peer communities.
Votes Needed to Pass: Majority
Relevant Discussions for This Article
Presentation to Financial Planning Committee by DPW Director Scott Charpentier: December 16, 2025 (Minutes)
Presentation to Appropriations Committee by DPW Director Scott Charpentier: February 10, 2026 (Minutes)
Financial Planning Committee Vote: February 19, 2026 (Minutes)
Appropriations Committee Vote: March 26, 2026 (Minutes)
Select Board Vote: April 6, 2026