’26 Article 18 – Three DPW Trucks – $ 349,220 (UFB)

To see if the Town of Hampton will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $385,940 for the purpose of purchasing three items; a trailer for transporting refuse; a one-ton truck with plow, wing and spreader; and a ¾ ton truck with plow; including all associated equipment to put said vehicles in service. Said funds of $385,940 to come from the Unassigned Fund Balance. The replaced vehicle(s) to be traded in or sold as deemed to be prudent by the Public Works Director, Town Manager, and the Select Board. This shall be a non-lapsing appropriation per RSA 32:7, VI and shall not lapse until the purchase is completed or by March 31, 2031, whichever is sooner.

What it means: DPW is requesting a refuse transportation trailer, a ¾-ton truck with plow, and a one-ton truck with wing and plow.  Each of these are currently part of the fleet, and all of them have condition issues.  The funding will come from the Unassigned Fund Balance.

Those in favor say: These vehicles are needed to provide the services that the Town needs and expects. Six of the seven trailers that DPW has in the fleet are from 2012 and there have been multiple mechanical issues that the department has been able to repair in order to maintain the storage and transport capacity. The existing ¾-ton truck has been taken out of service due to a cracked frame.  The one-ton truck is from 2004 and is no longer usable for wing operations. This equipment is needed to provide the expected services.

Those opposed say: No one spoke against this Article at Deliberative Session.

Fiscal impact: No tax impact in 2026, as the funds would be withdrawn from the Unassigned Fund Balance.