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Hampden delays full-time facilities hire; town discusses Thornton Burgess move and building upgrades
Summary
Select Board debated funding and scope for a proposed facilities coordinator, funding shortfall reduces hiring prospects, and officials outlined initial work needed at Thornton Burgess and other town buildings.
Town leaders debated whether to fund a full-time facilities coordinator and how to staff work tied to the town’s planned move to the Thornton Burgess (TWB) site and upgrades at other municipal buildings. The Select Board heard that the advisory committee allocated $40,000 toward a requested $70,000 position, leaving the town short of the salary the board had sought.
The question is whether the town can hire a full-time coordinator with limited funds, or advertise a full-time position with the understanding that additional funding…
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