Finance Committee reviews grants, infrastructure concerns, and capital challenges
Finance Committee hears reports on grants, infrastructure delays, and capital pressures. Chairman Shaun Galliher reported that Town Accountant Charlie Brown certified Free Cash with no concerning spending trends, and Road Superintendent Jamie Callahan has secured approximately $330,000 in grant
Finance Committee · Meeting of September 10, 2026
HINSDALE — Finance Committee hears reports on grants, infrastructure delays, and capital pressures. Chairman Shaun Galliher reported that Town Accountant Charlie Brown certified Free Cash with no concerning spending trends, and Road Superintendent Jamie Callahan has secured approximately $330,000 in grant funding for a highway loader. The State plans a temporary bridge installation at Old Dalton Road requiring a six- to eight-week closure before winter, threatening significant access disruptions for local businesses and residents.
The Fire Department's new tanker failed pump testing; the committee discussed refurbishing the existing fire truck for approximately $200,000 versus purchasing a new one at approximately $1.5 million.
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Source: the Finance Committee meeting of September 10, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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