Third time’s the charm. After two stormy Saturdays that forced the cancellation of Hiram’s town meeting, residents voted Saturday to spend up to $363,582 for a new fire truck.

The truck will replace a 27-year-old truck in the East Hiram Fire Department, said Selectman Jim Moulton. The condition of the bond allows the town to pay off the debt over a 10-year period but the debt will likely be paid off in less time.

“The Fire Department thought it was important it passed with a solid majority after a lot of discussion,” Moulton said. “A new fire truck is not a common occurrence in Hiram.”

Residents approved nearly all the budget articles, including $6,500 to operate the Sacopee Rescue Unit; $20,000 toward a town-wide revaluation; $111,350 for the solid waste account, and $79,000 for road maintenance.

Residents rejected a few items, such as $3,000 for community concepts and $5,000 that would have been placed into an account for purchasing a vehicle for a town department in the future.

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