Government
Town to Spend $275K for a Truck that Sucks: Replaces Vacuum Truck
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For many years, New Canaan’s Department of Public Works has been using a vacuum truck consisting of an old plow truck built in 1980 with a vacuum engine built in 1967. Soon, that will be replaced. In its stead, the town is getting a 2016 stainless steel, “top of the line” vacuum truck, said Mose Saccary, the town highway superintendent. The new truck costs $276,121.88, with a trade-in of the current truck of $1,121.88, with the town paying $275,000. The Board of Selectmen at its Tuesday meeting approved the purchase.