Police Equipment Purchases Approved from Fund 08
Farmington selectmen approve $78,700 in police equipment purchases from special fund. Police Chief Scott Orlando received unanimous board approval for a new 2026 Ford Explorer cruiser from Claremont Ford ($45,000), equipment installation by Global Public Safety ($21,000), a Motorola APX 8500 radio
Board of Selectmen · Meeting of September 14, 2026
NH FARMINGTON — Farmington selectmen approve $78,700 in police equipment purchases from special fund. Police Chief Scott Orlando received unanimous board approval for a new 2026 Ford Explorer cruiser from Claremont Ford ($45,000), equipment installation by Global Public Safety ($21,000), a Motorola APX 8500 radio ($6,900), two Springfield St Victor rifles with Aimpoint scopes ($2,900), fleet storage compartments ($2,100), and medical kits ($1,900), leaving the Police Special Revenue Fund with a $45,200 balance. The board also approved a $12,000 amendment to the Main Street water main project, bringing total cost to $340,000, and authorized a $15,500 contract with Hillsgrove for water line installation at the Highway Department garage.
The town again won first place in the New Hampshire water tasting contest.
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Source: the Board of Selectmen meeting of September 14, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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