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Selectboard approves separate two-year AFSCME fire-department contract; certification pay requires chief approval
Summary
The board approved a two-year AFSCME contract for the Fire Department and noted the department may pursue a specialized union. Board members emphasized that specialty certifications and related pay require approval from the Fire Chief.
The Selectboard approved a two-year AFSCME contract specific to the Fire Department after a motion by M. McNaughton and a second by E. Caffrey; the motion passed on a roll-call vote. Town Manager T. Marsh said the Fire Department may pursue a separate union specialized for fire departments in the future.
During discussion, J. Johnson raised concerns about whether the town would pay for certain certifications; Marsh said any specialty certifications would require approval from the Fire Chief. Board members offered well wishes for Fire Chief Kevin McAllister's recovery during board member comments.
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