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Council declines to reopen employee handbook; motion to direct HR to redraft fails 3–2
South Berwick Town Council · January 28, 2026
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Summary
After extended debate about employee grievance procedures and supervisory responsibilities, the council voted down a motion to send the town’s employee handbook back to HR for revision, with the motion failing 3–2.
The South Berwick Town Council considered a motion to direct the town’s human resources professional to prepare draft revisions to the employee handbook, focusing on grievance procedures, wellness checks and due-process protections for employees.
Supporters said the council should refine handbook language to clarify…
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