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Worcester council approves pay changes, commissions feasibility studies on drones, procurement and municipal ID
Summary
At the Sept. 9 meeting the council approved salary adjustments for winter operations staff, authorized multiple feasibility studies (including drones as first responders, a supplier‑diversity audit and municipal ID study), and referred routine infrastructure and program reports to city departments.
The Worcester City Council approved several administrative and budgetary items on Sept. 9 and directed staff to study or report back on a range of policy questions.
Salary amendments and staffing. The council adopted salary amendments increasing pay grades for a range of winter‑operations positions and deputy city solicitor positions and directed administration to proceed with implementation; council discussion stressed recruiting challenges for plow drivers, mechanics and seasonal workers and asked for follow‑up reporting on staffing, equipment purchases and public transparency (for example GPS tracking of plow routes and potential public maps).
Feasibility studies and audits.…
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