Select board debates moving payday as staff cite processing constraints

Nov 17, 2025

Mount Vernon officials debated shifting the municipal payday from Wednesday to Thursday/Friday to reduce weekend work and allow additional processing time; some members said employees expect a consistent Wednesday payday and resisted changing it without more notice.

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Mount Vernon — The select board spent substantial time reviewing payroll submission and pay-date practices after staff described difficulties meeting a Wednesday pay date under current processing timelines.

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