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Selectboard approves 3% cost-of-living raise for town employees, effective July 4
Summary
The Selectboard approved a 3% cost-of-living increase for primary municipal employees and transfer-station staff to take effect with the pay period starting 07/04/2026; the motion passed by aye votes at the meeting.
The board considered a motion to implement a cost-of-living increase for municipal employees. After clarifying implementation timing, a board member moved and the board approved a 3% cost-of-living raise for primary employees and transfer-station staff to begin with the pay period starting July 4, 2026. The motion was seconded and passed with aye votes from members present.
One member clarified the effective pay period and the clerk confirmed the raise covers the next fiscal year payroll period starting July 4, 2026. The board asked staff to update payroll systems to reflect the increase and to confirm budget accounting for the change.
