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Select Board discussion on annual COLA policy draws public comment; board tables the matter
Summary
After extensive debate and public comment on whether to adopt a standing COLA policy tied to federal Social Security adjustments and whether to cap increases, the Select Board voted to table the item until further notice and withdrew the immediate motion.
The Select Board held an extended discussion and heard public comment about whether to adopt a formal annual cost‑of‑living adjustment (COLA) policy for town employees tied to the federal Social Security COLA. Board members debated whether the policy should be binding, whether a cap was appropriate, and whether the matter should instead go to the town voters.
One proposal read at the meeting stated the select board’s intent to…
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