Commission debates employee-handbook changes, tables final approval for next month

Apr 15, 2026

The commission reviewed a revised employee handbook covering PTO, comp time and benefits, discussed adding maternity/paternity language and options to combine sick and vacation into a single PTO bucket, and directed staff to return with scenarios and comparables next month.

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Commissioners reviewed a redraft of the town's employee handbook (last authored in 2013) and raised questions about comp-time tracking, payout rules, and whether to adopt a blended PTO model. One commissioner asked about accommodations for maternity and paternity leave; staff acknowledged the omission and said they would update the manual before distributing it to employees.

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