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Jefferson accepts administrator Lynne Barnikow’s resignation, approves six‑week payout
Summary
The Select Board accepted the resignation of Administrator Lynne Barnikow effective April 30, 2026, and approved payment of six weeks of accrued vacation in April, by unanimous vote.
The Jefferson Select Board accepted Administrator Lynne Barnikow’s resignation on Jan. 12 and approved her request to remain through April 30, 2026, with a six‑week paid vacation payout to be paid in April.
Barnikow submitted a formal resignation letter and noted she has five vacation weeks per year and is rolling over one week; she asked to be paid six weeks in April. Pam Grotton moved to accept the resignation and the requested payout; Claudia Orff‑Reed seconded and the vote was 3-0 in favor.
Board members recorded that Barnikow will continue in her role until April 30 and that the town will proceed with the budget process and staff transitions during that period. The minutes do not specify a replacement timeline or whether the board will post the position immediately.
The board also set a follow-up date to continue the budget process on Jan. 22, 2026, which the minutes identify as part of regular year‑start planning.
