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EXECUTIVE SESSION
September 21, 2009
PRESENT: Chairman Cohen, Mrs. Krieger, Mr. Kelley, Mr. Manz and Mr. Burnell; Mr.
Valente, Town Manager and Ms. Pease, Executive Clerk.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted 5-0 by roll call to go into executive session
for a discussion of collective bargaining and the disposition of real property, with no intent to
return to open session.
Collective Bargaining
Ms. Casey, Human Resources Director, joined the meeting.
Mr. Valente explained to the Selectmen that the Fire union unexpectedly settled with the Town
for FY2008 and FY2009 and the union has already voted to accept the contact. The agreement
includes contract changes regarding restricted work hours, injured on duty leave and EMT
conditions of employment.
The Selectmen agreed to accept the new Fire union contract for FY2008 and FY2009.
Mr. Valente wanted to discuss with the Selectmen a bargaining strategy that will then be
discussed with the School Committeeon September 29. The Selectmen agreed that bargaining
has to be based on total compensation and that the School Committee and Selectmen need to
speak as one and send strong message to employees.
Ms. Casey left the meeting.
Cubist -Memorandum of Understanding
Ms. Yanofsky, Economic Development Officer, joined the meeting.
Mr. Valente discussed with the Selectmen possible options to earmark the MOU funds that
would be received from Cubist.
Upon motion duly made and seconded, it was voted to adjourn at 11:05 p.m.
A true record; Attest:
Lynne A. Pease
Executive Clerk