Benefits for town employees
Question: I am a Bow town employee who does not receive benefits because I do not make the minimum number of hours to receive them. It is my understanding from multiple sources that Selectmen Harry Judd gets town paid benefits. This is not fair; he works less for the town than I do. I don’t think any other Selectmen get benefits and I don’t think Judd should as well. Can the other selectmen cut Judd’s benefits and shouldn’t Judd abstain from that vote?
BCC Answer: Yes, the selectmen have budget cutting authority in any area they see fit unless it is a contract. Judd must abstain from voting. If he does not the other Selectmen are obligated to remind him of his conflict of interest.