Selectmen defer fire apparatus decision to March town vote
Grafton Board of Selectmen defers fire apparatus decision pending March vote. The Fire Department requested a mini pumper after the Fire Apparatus Capital Reserve Fund, holding $273,676.89, fell $25,000 short of the estimated cost. Selectman Steve Darrow stated the shortfall makes it impossible to
Board of Selectmen · Meeting of August 4, 2026
NH GRAFTON — Grafton Board of Selectmen defers fire apparatus decision pending March vote. The Fire Department requested a mini pumper after the Fire Apparatus Capital Reserve Fund, holding $273,676.89, fell $25,000 short of the estimated cost. Selectman Steve Darrow stated the shortfall makes it impossible to get at this time, while Chair Ed Grinley signaled preference for bringing the question to March voters.
The board separately approved a $2,500 waste oil grant for the Recycle Center, signed a renewed ambulance contract with Canaan through December 31st, and appointed Gretchen Renee to the Crystal Lake Watershed Committee.
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Source: the Board of Selectmen meeting of August 4, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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