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Joint boards approve dial‑a‑bus hires and DPW leader appointment

Town of Highlands and Village of Highland Falls (joint meeting) · June 30, 2026
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Summary

The Town and Village approved a set of personnel moves: hiring Laurie Graziano Rosario as a dial‑a‑bus driver (effective Sept. 1), retaining Debbie McCabe at $20.40/hour as a part‑time driver, and appointing Matthew Troy as full‑time DPW working leader starting July 2.

The joint meeting of the Town of Highlands and the Village of Highland Falls on (meeting date) approved several personnel actions affecting transit and public works. Supervisor (Speaker 3) asked the board to hire Laurie Graziano Rosario as a dial‑a‑bus driver effective Sept. 1 at $20.40 per hour; the motion passed after a vote of "Aye" from the members present.

Supervisor (Speaker 3) also moved to amend the part‑time salary schedule to keep Debbie McCabe at her current rate of $20.40 (the listed part‑time rate was $18.58) and then moved to hire McCabe into the part‑time driver position effective July 7; both actions were carried by the boards. "Her wage would be $20.40," Supervisor 3 stated when discussing the hire and probation terms.

Separately, the boards approved a recommendation from the DPW supervisor (Joseph Murphy referenced by the mayor) to appoint Matthew Troy as full‑time DPW working leader, effective July 2, with a maximum probation of 52 weeks and a starting hourly rate announced by the mayor. The mayor noted the appointment required a motion and second; trustees moved, seconded and the appointment carried.