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Council clarifies path for implementing clerk and treasurer raises; Board of Finance to act in May
New Canaan Town Council · April 15, 2026
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Summary
Councilors confirmed that raises for elected positions (town clerk and treasurer) must be implemented through a contingency transfer and require action by the Board of Finance; members asked staff to confirm contingency availability, estimated at roughly $20,000 for the two raises combined.
The council discussed the implementation mechanics for previously approved salary increases for elected officials (the town clerk and treasurer) and clarified that state statute requires elected-official salaries to be set…
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