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Sabattus selectboard approves town manager contract as members flag near‑term budget shortfall
Summary
The selectboard approved a two‑year contract extension for the town manager (July 1, 2026–June 30, 2028) and discussed a near‑term budget overrun of roughly $9,000 on a municipal building line; the board also handled a planning‑board alternate nomination with an unclear public record of the final tally.
The Sabattus selectboard approved the town manager contract for the period July 1, 2026, through June 30, 2028, following a second reading and discussion of comparable pay scales.
A board member reported that the salary in the proposed contract would place Raquel at the top of the pay scale for comparable towns based on Maine Municipal Association comparisons. After discussion, a motion to approve the contract was made, seconded and, by voice vote, the motion 'passes.'
During budget discussion, a finance update noted the town is nearly $9,000 over budget on a building line. A board member suggested shutting off heat to reduce oil costs; the board directed staff to act on that recommendation and follow up.
On planning appointments, the board considered two candidates for one planning board alternate seat. A motion to accept Stephanie Saltzman's request for the alternate position was moved and seconded; the transcript records an abstention during that exchange but does not capture a clear roll‑call tally or a definitive public record of the final vote in the transcript.
What’s next: the manager contract will take effect July 1, 2026; staff will pursue budget reductions as directed and will report back to the board. The planning board alternate appointment is recorded as moved on the public record; the transcript does not clearly show the final tally and the board should note the official minutes for the final vote.
