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Selectmen approve three‑year AFSCME highway contract renewal, retroactive to July 1, 2025
Summary
The board approved the AFSCME 13 03‑126 highway contract renewal, retroactive to July 1, 2025 and expiring June 30, 2028. Members noted negotiated changes including increased employee health‑insurance contribution and small allowances (boots/pool) and directed staff to publish the final contract online.
The Bolton Board of Selectmen approved a three‑year renewal of the AFSCME highway contract (listed in meeting materials as AFSCME 13 03‑126), with the board voting to make the agreement retroactive to July 1, 2025 and to set the end date at June 30, 2028.
Board members said a subcommittee reviewed requested changes and worked on details such as a pool allowance and a boots allowance (noted as $2.50). Speakers noted the new contract increases the employee contribution to health insurance. Speaker 1 moved to approve the contract as negotiated by Jim Rupert; the motion was seconded and carried by voice vote (several 'Aye' responses; recorded count 7).
A speaker reminded members that the existing contract language is available online and that the signed contract will be posted when executed. The board authorized Jim (Rupert) to continue negotiations as needed to finalize technical language before filing the final executed contract in the public record.
