Town Considering Four-Day Work Week
September 2, 2008
Town officials are considering a switch to a four-day work week to cut heating costs at town hall.
The proposal is the latest town attempt to save money in the face of rising energy costs.
Under a four-day week, the town hall would most likely close Fridays since the building currently closes early that day. The change would mean that offices would add hours to other days during the week.
Town Administrator Dean Shankle said the additional hours might be beneficial for residents who are unable to get to the selectmen’s office before it closes at 4 p.m. That office and others, like the town clerk’s office, would be open later.
“Now we leave before anybody gets out of work,” Shankle said, adding that having the offices open later would make them more easily accessible to working residents.
“To me, the savings is nice, but I think it would result in an increase in service to people,” he said.
If approved, Shankle said the change would affect only town hall employees.
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