- MA
- Franklin County
- 9/19/24
- 09/30/2024
- 39 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Shutesbury Personnel Board meeting on Wednesday primarily focused on addressing technical difficulties, personnel updates, and policy revisions. Key discussions included the search for an administrative secretary and a land use clerk, the resignation of a board member, and updates on personnel policies.
- MA
- Franklin County
- 8/29/24
- 08/30/2024
- 58 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Shutesbury Personnel Board recently confronted a notable open meeting law violation and discussed essential staffing needs during its latest meeting. The primary focus was on a complaint regarding an alleged violation, alongside strategies for recruiting new administrative personnel.
- MA
- Franklin County
- 5/30/24
- 06/05/2024
- 45 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent meeting, the Shutesbury Personnel Board tackled a series of issues affecting local governance and personnel management. The most pressing topic was the decision to favor remote meetings over hybrid or in-person formats for future gatherings. This choice stemmed from concerns over logistical challenges and high costs associated with equipping meeting spaces for hybrid sessions. The board’s preference for remote meetings highlighted the ongoing debate on how to balance fairness, accessibility, and practicality in the administration of town affairs.
- MA
- Franklin County
- 4/25/24
- 05/06/2024
- 61 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: The Shutesbury Personnel Board meeting addressed issues regarding the town’s personnel policies and hiring practices, which included discussions on updating the outdated personnel handbook, revising the hiring process for public safety departments, and conducting salary studies to ensure competitive municipal wages. The board underscored the importance of modernizing the personnel handbook, last revised 24 years ago, to reflect current standards, especially concerning sexual harassment and inclusion policies.
- MA
- Franklin County
- 3/21/24
- 03/22/2024
- 90 Minutes
- Noteworthy
- Highly Noteworthy
- Routine
Overview: In a recent Shutesbury Personnel Board meeting, significant time was dedicated to discussing salary adjustments for town positions and the impact of inflation on pay scales. One notable issue addressed was the method of calculating pay increases, with board members debating the efficacy of the current three-year rolling average during periods of high inflation. The board also examined the alignment of salaries for the Assessor’s Clerk and Treasurer with comparable roles, the status of the land use clerk and conservation agent positions, and the scheduling of future meetings.