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Commissioners enter executive sessions on union negotiations; seek outside negotiator and approve Wellness Works grant submission
Summary
The board discussed finding independent negotiators after Maine Municipal could not assist, received updates on requested increases for fire and ambulance services in the Unorganized Territory, approved the Wellness Works grant application, and held two executive sessions on union negotiations with no action taken afterward.
Administrator Loper and Deputy Administrator Abby Shanor told the Commissioners that Maine Municipal will not be able to assist with negotiator support; Shanor said she would email HR contacts to find independent negotiators. The Commissioners also received updates on requested increases for fire and ambulance services in the Unorganized Territory.
The board approved submission of the 2026 Wellness Works grant application. Later in the meeting the Commissioners entered two executive sessions under 1 M.R.S.A. §405-6 (D and A) to discuss union contract negotiations; the minutes record that no action was needed upon returning to open session.
