Seymour Board of Public Works and Safety: Seymour Board Approves $173,800 Trailer Purchase and Grants Decision Power for CSX Track Work

Seymour Board of Public Works and Safety: On July 23, 2026, the Seymour Board of Public Works approved the purchase of two new Mack trailers for the Transfer Station from Ruxer Ford at $86,900 each ($173,800 total). The Board also delegated authority to Mayor Matt Nicholson and ERC Chad Dixon to make the final decision regarding a short-notice request from CSX to perform work at a railroad crossing between Chestnut and Indianapolis Ave. Other decisions included approving sidewalk closures, dumpster extensions, sewer bill adjustments, and food vendor permits.
• Seymour Board of Public Works and Safety: Approved the purchase of two new Mack trailers for the Transfer Station from Ruxer Ford at the lowest bid of $86,900 per trailer.
• Seymour Board of Public Works and Safety: Authorized Mayor Nicholson and Chad Dixon to make the final decision regarding CSX railroad crossing work between Chestnut and Indianapolis Ave due to short notice.
• Seymour Board of Public Works and Safety: Approved a sidewalk closure at 419 N. Walnut St. from July 20 to August 15 for repairs to a collapsed brick wall.
• Seymour Board of Public Works and Safety: Approved sewer bill adjustments for residents at 717 S. Walnut St., 1935 Sophia Lane, and 1125 Washington Ave.
• Seymour Board of Public Works and Safety: Approved a dumpster extension through September for LHP Properties at 208 W. 2nd St.