Article 4. Ratify Personnel Board Actions

ARTICLE 4. To determine whether the Town will ratify the Personnel Board’s actions to amend the Classification and Compensation Plan as follows; or take any other action relative thereto:

1. Reclassify the title of “Financial Manager/Accountant” from Grade 12 to Grade LP-13, effective February 12, 2025.
2. Eliminate the title of “Lineworker Grade 1” from Grade LP-10, effective July 1, 2025.
3. Eliminate the title of “Lineworker Grade 2” from Grade LP-7, effective July 1, 2025.
4. Eliminate the title of “Lineworker Grade 3” from Grade LP-5, effective July 1, 2025.
5. Eliminate the title of “Lead Electrical Engineer” from Grade LP-13, effective July 1, 2025.
6. Eliminate the title of “Line Supervisor” from Grade LP-13, effective July 1, 2025.
7. Eliminate the title of “Electrical Engineer” from Grade LP-11, effective July 1, 2025.
8. Eliminate the title of “Senior Engineering Technician” from Grade LP-8, effective July 1, 2025.
9. Add the title of “Employee Development & Engagement Specialist” to Grade 6, effective August 13, 2025.
10. Reclassify the title of “Payroll & Finance Generalist” from Grade 6 to Grade 4, effective September 10, 2025.
11. Add the title “Production Coordinator” to Grade 2, effective November 12, 2025.
12. Add the title of “Advanced Metering Infrastructure (AMI) Analyst” to Grade LP-7, effective November 12, 2025.
13. Update to “Public Safety Dispatcher” (Non-Union) Pay Rate on Miscellaneous Compensation Schedule 7-1, effective December 15, 2025.
14. Update to “Seasonal Snow Plow Driver” Pay Rate on Miscellaneous Compensation Schedule 7-1, effective December 15, 2025.
15. Update to “Seasonal Snow Plow Driver w/CDL” Pay Rate on Miscellaneous Compensation Schedule 7-1, effective December 15, 2025.
16. Updates to “Library” Classification Pay Rates on Miscellaneous Compensation Schedule 7-1, effective December 15, 2025.
17. Add the title of “Library Maintenance Custodian (Non-Union)” and Pay Rate to Miscellaneous Compensation Schedule 7-1, effective December 15, 2025.
18. Make all other changes to the Classification and Compensation Plan voted by the Personnel Board between January 14, 2026, and the date the 2026 Annual Town Meeting concludes.

Article Explanation

The Town Manager has authority to create and modify positions throughout the fiscal year. Titles and salary ranges are determined using the Town’s established classification system. Under the Personnel Bylaw, the Personnel Board is authorized to approve temporary changes in the Classification and Compensation Plans, pending ratification of such actions at the next Town Meeting. Actions already taken appear in the Warrant; if additional actions are taken by the Personnel Board after the close of the Warrant, notice will be filed with the Town Clerk and details will be presented at Town Meeting.

Article Motion

Mr. Mrachek moves that the Town take affirmative action on Article 4 as printed in the Warrant, with the addition of the following actions taken subsequent to the closing of the Warrant:

19. Amend the title of “Geriatric Health Nurse” to “Council on Aging Wellness Nurse” under Grade 5; 
20. Add “Utility Billing Coordinator” to Grade LP-6 effective February 11, 2026; and
21. Add “Administrative Services Manager” to Grade 8 effective March 11, 2026.