Monday evening, Templeton board of selectmen poised to approve merit raises for non union personnel.
Selectmen office personnel . . . . . $ 512.00
Assessor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 170.00
Treasurer/collector . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 117.00
Town Clerk . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $ 170.00
Development services . . . . . . . . . $1673.00
DPW - Highway . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . $304.00
DPW - buliding & grounds . . . . . .$1682.00
Council on aging . . . . . . . . . . . . . $3037.00
Library . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .$ 210.00
Total of $7,875.00, per board of selectmen information
25 September under authority of article 18 of may 2017 annual town meeting of May 13, 2017.
Sunday, September 24, 2017
In case you are interested:
from city data.com - Templeton, MA
from city data.com - Templeton, MA
Single family new construction building permits;
1997 - 16 with an average cost of $106,400.00
2014 - 3 with an average cost of $189,500.00
Police data for 2015:
Murder - zero
Rape - 4
Robberies - 2
Assaults - 14
Burglaries - 12
Theft - 36
Auto theft - 4
Arson - 3
Murder - zero
Rape - 4
Robberies - 2
Assaults - 14
Burglaries - 12
Theft - 36
Auto theft - 4
Arson - 3
Why would some one sell sanders/spreaders two years old?
The reasons are many and some times do not make sense. Mass.DOT gets rid of sanders - stainless steel ones that appear to be brand new There were auction photos of a Mass.DOT sander at auction full of salt! Mass.DOT bought towed plows, as in, resembling a tractor trailer, and now they sit in a garage somewhere never to be used. Sometimes people get out of the business. Sometimes they change or upgrade, changing from chain type spreaders to auger type spreaders. Sometimes it is simple down sizing. I am unaware of where the Town got the 2 year old sanders, I am just glad they got them and it appears there is a change in thinking at Templeton highway. Maybe the Town trades in the excavator and gets a new truck, something the Town actually needs. Other than the police station upgrade, I believe Templeton highway department has had more money spent on equipment than any other department in Town since 2014. A loader, excavator, two dump trucks, plow (s) and now "new" sanders. So, how many roads were paved this past summer? Remember, the Town needed the excavator "to prep the roads."
Using past experience with regards to Alan Mayo, I am confident that changes at Templeton highway will result in better things happening, as Alan historically has ran a "good ship."
On the other side, building and grounds, how come a business for day care, needs certified wood chips under swings, but the swings at Town hall do not require them? More importantly, if the chips are for safety, why not have them under town owned play areas?
The reasons are many and some times do not make sense. Mass.DOT gets rid of sanders - stainless steel ones that appear to be brand new There were auction photos of a Mass.DOT sander at auction full of salt! Mass.DOT bought towed plows, as in, resembling a tractor trailer, and now they sit in a garage somewhere never to be used. Sometimes people get out of the business. Sometimes they change or upgrade, changing from chain type spreaders to auger type spreaders. Sometimes it is simple down sizing. I am unaware of where the Town got the 2 year old sanders, I am just glad they got them and it appears there is a change in thinking at Templeton highway. Maybe the Town trades in the excavator and gets a new truck, something the Town actually needs. Other than the police station upgrade, I believe Templeton highway department has had more money spent on equipment than any other department in Town since 2014. A loader, excavator, two dump trucks, plow (s) and now "new" sanders. So, how many roads were paved this past summer? Remember, the Town needed the excavator "to prep the roads."
Using past experience with regards to Alan Mayo, I am confident that changes at Templeton highway will result in better things happening, as Alan historically has ran a "good ship."
On the other side, building and grounds, how come a business for day care, needs certified wood chips under swings, but the swings at Town hall do not require them? More importantly, if the chips are for safety, why not have them under town owned play areas?
Saturday, September 23, 2017
According to an article in the Gardner news, Templeton purchased two used stainless steel sanders. "Both sanders were already used for two years so the town was able to purchase them cheaper."
Highway director Alan Mayo stated in the article "switching from sand/salt to salt will save the town money, will translate into a more efficient crew by how it spends its time providing services to the town."
Hopefully that means no more busy work such as two plus months sweeping up sand. Mayo also stated the change would allow more time for paving and repairing roads. Also it seems a planned change from big ten wheel trucks to smaller, more versatile six wheel trucks is in the future.
Unfortunately, these types of things have been brought up before but were ignored or worked against because of the attitude of a highway superintendent and even some employees. It is good to see someone in charge actually has the Town's interest in mind, rather than the same old same old.
Heavy trucks use more fuel, too much of the employees time spent screening and hauling sand then having to clean it up in the spring, to include cleaning out drain basins. Again, Mayo repeated that a change would allow time to be better devoted to road maintenance.
On that note, I think it is time for a cup of coffee, enjoyed with a smile, knowing someone who brought this up before was correct.
Highway director Alan Mayo stated in the article "switching from sand/salt to salt will save the town money, will translate into a more efficient crew by how it spends its time providing services to the town."
Hopefully that means no more busy work such as two plus months sweeping up sand. Mayo also stated the change would allow more time for paving and repairing roads. Also it seems a planned change from big ten wheel trucks to smaller, more versatile six wheel trucks is in the future.
Unfortunately, these types of things have been brought up before but were ignored or worked against because of the attitude of a highway superintendent and even some employees. It is good to see someone in charge actually has the Town's interest in mind, rather than the same old same old.
Heavy trucks use more fuel, too much of the employees time spent screening and hauling sand then having to clean it up in the spring, to include cleaning out drain basins. Again, Mayo repeated that a change would allow time to be better devoted to road maintenance.
On that note, I think it is time for a cup of coffee, enjoyed with a smile, knowing someone who brought this up before was correct.
Thursday, September 21, 2017
Winchendon selectmen listen to the people; they have pulled the plug, so to speak, on the sharing of a Town manager/Town Administrator. Now, Templeton selectmen will have to act and do something. Can you say more Carter Terenzini?
For selectmen meeting on Monday, September 25, 2017, executive session for negotiation of non-union personnel - Town Administrator.
In Town hall on Thursday, September 21, 2017, auditor Tony Roselli, MJ Handy from the DOR.
For selectmen meeting on Monday, September 25, 2017, executive session for negotiation of non-union personnel - Town Administrator.
In Town hall on Thursday, September 21, 2017, auditor Tony Roselli, MJ Handy from the DOR.
Sunday, September 17, 2017
From the Templeton Personnel Policy on the Town website:
C. Announcements - The Town Administrator or Designee will make known all approved vacancies for positions by posting announcements of such vacancies via the official Town website or local newspaper or other publications, to the extent necessary to ensure sufficient numbers of qualified candidates.
Need qualified candidates - hire the family!
. . .Completion of the probationary period does not guarantee employment for any period of time since each employee is still an at-will employee of the Town and may be dismissed at any time.
b. Merit increase schedule Merit increases are not guaranteed and are based on Town budget constraints. If the employee’s performance is satisfactory, a merit increase, if awarded, would be approved for the next fiscal year. Merit increases are designed to reward individual performance and must be allocated within The Town’s budgetary constraints .
SECTION 4: CONDUCT AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Employees of The Town of Templeton must adhere to the highest levels of ethical conduct and service so that the public will have confidence that persons in positions of public responsibility are acting for the benefit of the public. Employees must avoid any action which might result in or create the impression of using public office for private gain, giving preferential treatment to any person, or losing impartiality in conducting Town business. Town employees are required to adhere at all times to the requirements of M.G.L. c. 268A, the Massachusetts State Ethics law.
Watch the abuse of senior citizens, verbal or otherwise if you are a Town employee or a complaint could be filed!
The Town will not tolerate unlawful discrimination occurring in the workplace or in other settings in which employees may find themselves in connection with their employment. Further, any retaliation against an individual who has complained about discrimination, or who has cooperated with an investigation of a discrimination complaint, will not be tolerated. Please note that unlawful discrimination is not limited to conduct that occurs between or among Town employees. Unlawful discrimination may occur between or among Town employees, independent contractors, outside vendors, members or the public or any other individuals that Town employees interact with in connection with their employment. To achieve its goal of providing a workplace free from unlawful discrimination, the Town takes allegations and/or complaints of discrimination seriously and will respond promptly to such allegations and/or complaints. Where it is determined that inappropriate and/or unlawful conduct has occurred, the Town will act promptly to eliminate such conduct and impose corrective action as necessary. Such corrective action may include disciplining employees, up to and including discharge.
this may qualify:
C. Announcements - The Town Administrator or Designee will make known all approved vacancies for positions by posting announcements of such vacancies via the official Town website or local newspaper or other publications, to the extent necessary to ensure sufficient numbers of qualified candidates.
Need qualified candidates - hire the family!
. . .Completion of the probationary period does not guarantee employment for any period of time since each employee is still an at-will employee of the Town and may be dismissed at any time.
b. Merit increase schedule Merit increases are not guaranteed and are based on Town budget constraints. If the employee’s performance is satisfactory, a merit increase, if awarded, would be approved for the next fiscal year. Merit increases are designed to reward individual performance and must be allocated within The Town’s budgetary constraints .
SECTION 4: CONDUCT AND WORKING CONDITIONS
Employees of The Town of Templeton must adhere to the highest levels of ethical conduct and service so that the public will have confidence that persons in positions of public responsibility are acting for the benefit of the public. Employees must avoid any action which might result in or create the impression of using public office for private gain, giving preferential treatment to any person, or losing impartiality in conducting Town business. Town employees are required to adhere at all times to the requirements of M.G.L. c. 268A, the Massachusetts State Ethics law.
Watch the abuse of senior citizens, verbal or otherwise if you are a Town employee or a complaint could be filed!
The Town will not tolerate unlawful discrimination occurring in the workplace or in other settings in which employees may find themselves in connection with their employment. Further, any retaliation against an individual who has complained about discrimination, or who has cooperated with an investigation of a discrimination complaint, will not be tolerated. Please note that unlawful discrimination is not limited to conduct that occurs between or among Town employees. Unlawful discrimination may occur between or among Town employees, independent contractors, outside vendors, members or the public or any other individuals that Town employees interact with in connection with their employment. To achieve its goal of providing a workplace free from unlawful discrimination, the Town takes allegations and/or complaints of discrimination seriously and will respond promptly to such allegations and/or complaints. Where it is determined that inappropriate and/or unlawful conduct has occurred, the Town will act promptly to eliminate such conduct and impose corrective action as necessary. Such corrective action may include disciplining employees, up to and including discharge.
this may qualify:
david smart7:57 PM
Try the 6th word of the posted blog above!
So bust what balls Mr. Bennitt has now!
The Town or anyone else "dose" not require special sanders to put down straight road salt during the winter months.
Your issues are deeper than any help can solve for you 728
Al least you gave it a try,i won't hold it against you anymore.
So bust what balls Mr. Bennitt has now!
The Town or anyone else "dose" not require special sanders to put down straight road salt during the winter months.
Your issues are deeper than any help can solve for you 728
Al least you gave it a try,i won't hold it against you anymore.
Friday, September 15, 2017
Who is posting comments on this blog?
Who is TAB MAN Who is Ordinary Joe?
Who are the Anonymous commentators?
I really do not know, nor do I care. I do know they could be anyone, as in any resident/taxpayer of Templeton. I do not post or comment under anonymous and I own what I write. This blog was not started by someone else. This blog mostly deals with local issues as I believe that is what interests most people. As one Massachusetts U.S. Representative to congress is credited with saying "all politics is local"
When a Templeton Town employee comments the way dave smart has been doing lately, he is basically harassing Templeton Town residents with most of his comments. I know I have not signed nor am I aware of being covered under any contract which contains a conduct clause in it. dave smart states he is a union man, a union steward in Templeton and that would mean he is covered by a contract that contains a conduct clause. dave smart also stated Templeton hired unqualified employees. dave smart has also commented that Templeton highway has unreliable equipment. Now I am not sure what dave smart meant by unreliable but I know that could mean the machinery is unsafe. If the hydraulic system is unreliable, that would mean it is not safe to hoist anything, such as load a truck with sand. If the engine and braking system is unreliable, that would mean it is not safe to operate on the road ways and probably should not be operated at all. dave smart also stated Templeton highway hire unqualified employees. That could make for a good legal argument in any legal action involving any incidents or accidents involving Templeton highway equipment.
As a Town employee, dave smart has a responsibility to look out for the residents/taxpayers. I do not believe that is the case with regards to dave smart. A Templeton Town employee such as dave smart should not use his dislike and disdain for me to belittle Templeton residents, whom ever they may be. That is an insult to those who provide dave smart with every thing he has, a paycheck, a job, free boots, tee shirts, jackets, health insurance, etc., etc.
dave smart, wrong for Templeton.
My opinion on that subject.
Who is TAB MAN Who is Ordinary Joe?
Who are the Anonymous commentators?
I really do not know, nor do I care. I do know they could be anyone, as in any resident/taxpayer of Templeton. I do not post or comment under anonymous and I own what I write. This blog was not started by someone else. This blog mostly deals with local issues as I believe that is what interests most people. As one Massachusetts U.S. Representative to congress is credited with saying "all politics is local"
When a Templeton Town employee comments the way dave smart has been doing lately, he is basically harassing Templeton Town residents with most of his comments. I know I have not signed nor am I aware of being covered under any contract which contains a conduct clause in it. dave smart states he is a union man, a union steward in Templeton and that would mean he is covered by a contract that contains a conduct clause. dave smart also stated Templeton hired unqualified employees. dave smart has also commented that Templeton highway has unreliable equipment. Now I am not sure what dave smart meant by unreliable but I know that could mean the machinery is unsafe. If the hydraulic system is unreliable, that would mean it is not safe to hoist anything, such as load a truck with sand. If the engine and braking system is unreliable, that would mean it is not safe to operate on the road ways and probably should not be operated at all. dave smart also stated Templeton highway hire unqualified employees. That could make for a good legal argument in any legal action involving any incidents or accidents involving Templeton highway equipment.
As a Town employee, dave smart has a responsibility to look out for the residents/taxpayers. I do not believe that is the case with regards to dave smart. A Templeton Town employee such as dave smart should not use his dislike and disdain for me to belittle Templeton residents, whom ever they may be. That is an insult to those who provide dave smart with every thing he has, a paycheck, a job, free boots, tee shirts, jackets, health insurance, etc., etc.
dave smart, wrong for Templeton.
My opinion on that subject.
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