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Politics & Government

New Truck for Public Works

The pick-up truck will cost taxpayers nearly $40,000.

Recently, the Upper Southampton Board of Supervisors approved the purchase of a 2012 Ford F-350 pick-up truck for the township's , according to Township Manager Joe Golden and documents provided to Patch.

The truck is projected to cost the township $36,296.92, a township memo states. The funding for the pick-up truck comes from the Highway Aid Fund.

Hondru Fleet Group in Manheim, Pa is the vender the township is using the puchase the vehicle.

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The Public Works Department is staffed by 11 full-time employees and seveal seasonal staff.

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