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Plainfield approves several new purchases Four police cars, 800 trees and a $300,000 street sweeper were among the items approved BY BRIAN STANLEY Bugle Staff
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Like a young child putting together a Lego town, Plainfield has gathered a variety of items recently. Four police cars, 800 trees and a $300,000 street sweeper were among the items approved for purchase Sept. 16 at the Plainfield Village Board meeting. “These are budgeted items that were anticipated,” Director of Public Works Allen Persons noted. The biggest purchase was a 2020 Elgin Crosswind street sweeper for $297,670. “This particular piece is looking to replace a piece of equipment that’s nearly 20 years old,” Persons said. “(The old one) isn’t in service anymore and needs repairs.” The street sweeper will handle more than 400 miles or roadway within the village, the downtown business district and 65 subdivisions. The street sweeper will also clean out storm sewer catch basins and clean up after
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