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Ludlow cemetery commissioners forgo stipends for FY2027
Summary
The board unanimously agreed Jan. 7 that cemetery commissioners will forgo their stipends for FY2027 in a symbolic move to help the department meet reduced labor costs.
Bruce Schmidt moved that the cemetery commissioners, across the board, forgo their stipends for FY2027; the motion (seconded by Scott Baitz) passed unanimously. Commissioners said the voluntary forfeiture is intended to support staff morale and to help the cemetery meet the newly approved labor budget target.
Penny Wu said retaining the stipend line in the budget would still show support for staff, and she and Sexton Doug Sheehan will coordinate how the commissioners' offer is communicated to employees. The board agreed the Town Manager should oversee implementation details.
