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Select Board approves early termination of shared public‑health nursing agreement with Maynard
Summary
The board voted to end Concord’s shared public‑health nursing agreement with the town of Maynard and to move to a single full‑time public‑health nurse model effective July 1; town staff said the change improves coordination and recruitment while yielding modest gross savings.
The Select Board voted to approve an early termination of the town’s shared public‑health nursing agreement with Maynard and to implement a new staffing model intended to unite duties into a single full‑time public‑health nurse serving Concord’s public health division and Council on Aging.
Melanie, the town’s public health director, told the board the current arrangement splits one full‑time position into 25 hours in Concord and 15 hours in Maynard; persistent recruitment and retention challenges, plus an open Council on Aging nursing slot, prompted staff to propose consolidating responsibilities into one full‑time role. Melanie said the change is planned to be effective July 1 and has been developed in collaboration with town leadership.
Board members pressed staff on fiscal impacts and service hours. Staff presented a cost breakdown showing a gross savings figure of about $13,003 (noting reimbursements from Maynard would affect net results) and said the consolidated role is intended to maintain coverage while improving recruitment chances and service continuity. The board also discussed backup coverage and regional shared‑service arrangements for leave and vacation periods.
Speaker 13 made the motion to approve termination and Speaker 2 seconded. A voice vote was recorded as 'Aye' and the motion passed. The board noted the agreement had been scheduled to run through June, and the record includes the timing of notice to Maynard.
