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Select Board adopts personnel-policy addendum after 3–2 vote over discrimination wording
Summary
The board approved an addendum to the town personnel policy that enumerates protected classes and states employees should be free from discrimination; two members voted against the language they said was too broad and could invite litigation.
The West Swanzey Select Board voted 3–2 to adopt a personnel-policy addendum that enumerates protected classes and adds a sentence intended to ensure employees work in an environment "free from all forms of discrimination, intimidation and harassment, including sexual harassment."
During discussion, several board members asked that the clause be…
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