Boscawen fire chief flags up to $1.4M engine purchase; buying 2026 chassis could save ~$250K
September 18, 2026 | Boscawen, Merrimack County , New Hampshire
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Fire Chief Tim Kenney told the CIP meeting the planned engine purchase is currently shown at about $1.1 million and could increase toward $1.4 million, with about $400,000 shown as a loan portion in the CIP.
Chief Kenney said staff identified an opportunity to acquire a 2026 chassis now, before imminent changes to emissions rules, that could yield about $250,000 in savings and reduce or eliminate the need to borrow. He is gathering additional information for an Oct. 7 Select Board meeting and noted the existing capital reserve balance for the fire department and apparatus should inform any final financing decision.
Chief Kenney said staff identified an opportunity to acquire a 2026 chassis now, before imminent changes to emissions rules, that could yield about $250,000 in savings and reduce or eliminate the need to borrow. He is gathering additional information for an Oct. 7 Select Board meeting and noted the existing capital reserve balance for the fire department and apparatus should inform any final financing decision.
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