Middleboro Hiring Freeze

In April 2007, the BOS refused to replace the Administrative Assistant in the Fire Department, even with the reduced hours.

After the Fire Chief's retirement, the BOS filled the position with a full time employee based on a future town-owned ambulance service.

Although the BOS keep saying that there is a HIRING FREEZE, they keep hiring new employees.

Does this need to be clarified?


SELECTMEN’S MEETING
APRIL 17, 2007

Letter of Resignation – Administrative Assistant to Fire Chief

The Board received correspondence from the Fire Chief’s Administrative Assistant, Cynthia Bourque, saying her last day will be Friday, April 27, 2007. The Fire Chief is requesting to post the position with reduced hours from 36 ¼ to 24.

Upon motion by Selectman Perkins and seconded by Selectman Bond, the Board
VOTED: To ask the Fire Chief to hold on posting the position, reminding that there is a hiring freeze and the Board’s authorization is needed to fill the position.
Unanimous Vote.
http://www.middleborough.com/Selectmen/Minutes/April%20Minutes/April%202007/April%2017,%202007.mht