Commission votes to auction small 5x8 trailer to free space at fire station

The commission approved a motion to send the older 5-by-8 landscape trailer, stored at the old fire station, to auction after members said a newer 6-by-12 trailer now satisfies the commission’s transport needs.

"Make a motion to send the 5 by 8 trailer to auction," a member moved during new-business discussion; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote. Members noted the smaller trailer cannot safely carry the new zero-turn mower and that removing several surplus trailers and other stored items would free space at the facility. The commission checked the trailer VIN and coordinated with town staff to include the trailer on an upcoming municipal auction list.

During the discussion members also reviewed an inspection finding (gas cans stored on the fire-station floor) and agreed to obtain a lockable containment cabinet or approved metal storage can for safety compliance.