Council adopts process to contract basketball officials, requires certified insured referees

A staff member told the council the town will use a service-agreement approach—similar to its soccer program—to contract certified basketball referees rather than hiring them as town employees. The presenter emphasized the need for certification and insurance, explaining that "they are providing an officiating service to the town and not as a town employee." The council adopted Resolution 9-12 (2026) by voice vote.

Staff said the assigner will handle training, certification and assignment and will provide tax-reporting information. The change responds to prior informal payment practices the town described as a "gray area," and the resolution sets responsibilities for the town, the assigner and individual referees going forward.