’26 Article 21 – Capacity Yard Truck – $153,000 UFB

To see if the Town of Hampton will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $153,000 for the purpose of purchasing a Capacity Yard Truck, including all associated equipment to put the vehicle in service, said funds to come from the Unassigned Fund Balance. The new vehicle will replace a 2007 Diesel Yard Truck which is used daily, year-round, to move the trash and recycling trailers. 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: The new vehicle will replace a 2007 Diesel Yard Truck which is used everyday, year-round, to move the trash and recycling trailers.

Those in favor say: Recent repairs include alternator, ignition switch, circuit board and pressure system. The new vehicle will have a hydraulic connection to push or move loads. Without hydraulics currently, other equipment needs to be used to accomplish the task, thus requiring more involvement from personnel.

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Fiscal impact: No tax impact in 2026, as the funds would be withdrawn from the Unassigned Fund Balance.