Board debates $4/hour mowing pay request, considers interim $2 compromise and long-term equipment purchase
A contractor asked for a $4/hour increase citing repair costs; the Selectboard said the budget is set and suggested an interim $2/hour adjustment or exploring purchase of a municipal tractor to reduce future contractor dependency.
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A mowing contractor requested a $4/hour pay increase after reporting roughly $3,000 in repairs last year; the Leicester Selectboard discussed the request and whether to alter the already-adopted budget. The board noted that compensation revision requests should ideally be made prior to budget adoption and suggested a compromise offer of $2/hour as an immediate accommodation while exploring longer-term options such as buying a tractor or higher‑capacity mower.
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