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Selectmen hear firefighters’ concern that 10‑hour PTO rule shortchanges 12‑hour shifts
Summary
Greenland selectmen discussed firefighter complaints that a townwide 10‑hour sick/vacation rule does not align with department 12‑hour shifts and considered clarifying that departmental policies should not be superseded by the town handbook without review.
At the June 16 meeting the Greenland Board of Selectmen heard firefighter concerns over a townwide personnel policy that awards 10 hours for sick or vacation time while many firefighters work 12‑hour shifts.
A selectman who serves as the liaison to the fire department said he had met with firefighters and concluded “they have a very legitimate point that they should be getting 12 hours, not 10 hours.” Board members noted the practical…
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