Fire department presents longevity and PTO plan; board requests workshop and cost analysis
A fire-department representative presented comparative spreadsheets proposing longevity step increases and PTO adjustments to retain staff. The board asked for a workshop and a full budget impact analysis before considering adoption.
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A fire-department representative presented spreadsheets comparing vacation, PTO and longevity-step practices used in nearby towns and proposed a longevity-step plan for Acton's full-time staff. The presenter said the town's base pay ranges cited in the materials were roughly $22.72 to $26.85 per hour depending on rank and that longevity percentage steps (for example 4% at certain milestones) could help retain employees who often leave in the four-to-nine-year window.
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