Town awaiting duplicate title for decommissioned police cruiser; vehicle to be used for National Night Out demonstration
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The selectmen were told a decommissioned police cruiser cannot be sold until the town receives a duplicate title from the state; Chief Cresta arranged to use the cruiser as a demonstration vehicle at National Night Out before disposal procedures continue.
Town staff told the Board of Selectmen June 30 that disposal of a retired police cruiser is delayed while the town awaits a duplicate title from the state. The town filed for a duplicate title and was told it would take four to six weeks.
Staff said the cruiser will be kept for a National Night Out demonstration and used by the fire department for a “Jaws of Life” demonstration; once the duplicate title arrives staff will complete end-of-life paperwork and recycle or otherwise dispose of the vehicle in accordance with state rules.
Staff also noted the state waived the duplicate-title $25 fee. The board requested staff continue to pursue title processing and to coordinate National Night Out usage with the police and fire departments.