Gator Aid

I've been reading up on the John Deere Gator line of utility vehicles.

Those who attended last week's meeting of Oriental's Town Board learned of the town's recent purchase of a John Deere Gator utility vehicle. As we learn more about the vehicle, I think we will conclude that it is the right size and mix of capabilities to expand the ability of our public works department. It is also likely to save money. Just using it as the vehicle for reading meters will result in a substantial fuel savings.

And it does so much more. It is a dump truck. It can tow a 1500 pound trailer. It goes off road and can access areas requiring maintenance that are inaccessible by our current pickup trucks.

I think it will be a force multiplier for Public Works.