Scituate Select Board Approves $673,090 Vacuum Truck Purchase, Closes Fall Town Meeting Warrant

New 2026 vacuum truck will replace aging 1998 model used for sewer maintenance and emergency response, while fall special town meeting set for November with 12 articles.

SCITUATE - The Scituate Select Board approved the purchase of a new 2026 vacuum truck for $673,090 at its Aug. 5 meeting, replacing a 1998 model that has served the town for more than two decades. The board also closed the warrant for the fall special town meeting scheduled for Nov. 3, 2025.

The vacuum truck, manufactured by Vactor, is essential for sewe…