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Holyoke council approves Schedule A regradings after debate over taxes and recruitment
Summary
The Holyoke City Council voted Jan. 6 to adopt Schedule A changes that re-grade five administrative positions, effective July 1, 2026. Supporters said the changes are needed to recruit for hard-to-fill roles; opponents warned the increases could raise the tax burden on residents.
The Holyoke City Council voted to adopt Schedule A salary regradings for several municipal positions after more than an hour of debate that centered on recruitment needs and taxpayer impacts.
Councilor McGrath Smith, presenting the committee’s recommendation, said the changes re-grade five administrative positions — including the administrative assistant to HR, mayoral aide, assistant library director, city auditor and director of economic planning — with ranges increasing approximately $1,600 to $4,200. He said the adjustments, which would take effect July 1, 2026, amount to a roughly $15,000…
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