Harwinton Board authorizes $85,000 funding for two finance-related positions after finance officer resignation

At its July 9, 2026 meeting, the Harwinton Board of Finance voted to authorize the First Selectman to fund two finance-related positions at $85,000 each after the town's Finance Officer resigned.

The board discussed the vacant Finance Officer post and options for combining or reallocating duties with the Human Resource Director/Finance Assistant role before taking a formal vote. John Fredsall moved to authorize the First Selectman to fund each position at $85,000; Eric Niedmann seconded the motion. The motion carried; the minutes record "All in favor."

The board did not record a detailed roll-call vote in these minutes. The minutes note prior procedural business, including approval of the June 11, 2026 minutes. No further specifics about benefits, start dates, or whether the positions will be full- or part-time were recorded in the minutes.

Next steps as recorded: the First Selectman was authorized to proceed with funding at the stated level; the minutes do not specify a hiring timeline or additional direction to staff.