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Hubbardston search committee recommends $130,000–$150,000 range for town administrator posting
Summary
The Town of Hubbardston search committee voted April 1 to recommend that the select board set a $130,000–$150,000 salary range for the advertised town administrator position, approved the job posting and scheduled outreach and interview steps; the select board will set the final pay and post the vacancy publicly.
The Town of Hubbardston search committee voted April 1 to recommend that the select board set a $130,000 to $150,000 salary range for the town administrator posting and approved the job packet and public-posting plan.
The recommendation follows committee discussion about regional comparables, limited local benefits and the town’s budget constraints. A committee member said the range would attract candidates with municipal and union experience the town needs, and argued that underpaying would lead to turnover and higher long-term costs. “You pay too low, you’re going to get what you pay for,” the committee member said. Another participant warned that…
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