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Select Board debates hiring HR/payroll position and other new staff tied to potential override
Summary
Board members at the Aug. 27 retreat debated adding a full‑time human resources/payroll position and other staff (police, fire, public services) tied in prior materials to a potential override; members split on listing multiple hires as near‑term goals versus evaluating needs during the FY27 budget process.
At its Aug. 27 retreat the Select Board discussed several proposed new positions that have appeared on past goal lists and in budget materials, most notably a full‑time human resources/payroll clerk, additional public‑safety staffing and other department hires that earlier documents flagged as contingent on an override.
Board members who supported adding HR capacity argued a dedicated HR/payroll position would reduce legal and payroll risk, improve benefits administration and free administrative…
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