Town Board Authorizes $140,000 Truck Purchase
Red Hook Town Board approved a $140,000 truck purchase for the Highway Department in a unanimous 5-0 vote. The Board authorized purchase of two 2026 Chevy 3500 1-ton pick-up trucks, allocating $60,000 from HT equipment funds for one vehicle and $80,000 from DB reserve funds for the second.
(1) Town Board · Meeting of April 22, 2026
NY RED HOOK — Red Hook Town Board approved a $140,000 truck purchase for the Highway Department in a unanimous 5-0 vote. The Board authorized purchase of two 2026 Chevy 3500 1-ton pick-up trucks, allocating $60,000 from HT equipment funds for one vehicle and $80,000 from DB reserve funds for the second. Highway Superintendent Theresa Burke noted the purchase approach provides better long-term value than leasing.
In separate action, the Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 16 to solicit bids for the Water Storage Tank Rehabilitation Project, with bids due May 21, 2026.
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Source: the (1) Town Board meeting of April 22, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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