Capital Committee Approves $80,122 Police Hybrid Cruiser
Harvard capital committee approved $80,122 for police hybrid cruiser replacement. Police Chief James Babu presented operational mileage data and noted improvements in hybrid vehicle reliability, specifically that previous Ford model issues have been resolved. Committee member Abby Besse moved for
Capital Planning & Investment Committee (CPIC) · Meeting of September 3, 2026
Harvard capital committee approved $80,122 for police hybrid cruiser replacement. Police Chief James Babu presented operational mileage data and noted improvements in hybrid vehicle reliability, specifically that previous Ford model issues have been resolved. Committee member Abby Besse moved for approval, seconded by Charles Oliver, and the motion passed unanimously.
The committee also scheduled a September 17 meeting to consider a $55,000 water meter purchase request from the Department of Public Works to improve billing accuracy on water supplied from the Devens connection.
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Source: the Capital Planning & Investment Committee (CPIC) meeting of September 3, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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