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Council votes to extend James Bennett’s advisory contract for one year with six-month review
Summary
The council agreed to authorize a one-year extension of James Bennett’s contract as a part-time special adviser and inserted an amendment for a midterm review around Oct. 16 to check progress; staff said the arrangement is a cost-saving alternative while the assistant town manager role is filled.
The council authorized an extension of James Bennett’s employment as a special adviser to the town for one year and adopted an amendment to include a midterm review in October. The contract was described as part time with minimal benefits and terminable by either party with two weeks’ notice; councilors framed the extension as a lower-cost alternative to immediately hiring and onboarding a full assistant town manager.
During the discussion councilors noted the position provides continuity while several newer staff members in finance and other departments settle in. The motion to add a six-month review (marked at Oct. 16) was moved and seconded and then voted on along with the contract. Sarah, the town manager, confirmed the weekly wage and benefit components for the part-time arrangement: “It’s $1,800 per week, that we would be paying for a wage and then a couple of small benefits in there,” she said. The council approved the agreement as amended.
