Town reports 42 applications for transfer‑station opening; staff suggests cross‑training, market‑rate review

Town administrator Diane reported that the transfer station vacancy generated 42 applications and that the town expects to extend an offer to a local candidate who meets qualifications. She said the new hire will likely begin this week and highlighted the certification requirements for transfer‑station staff (New Hampshire DES solid waste certification).

"I got 42 applications," Diane said, describing recruitment channels and follow‑up screening. She told the board that the town did little to recruit via social media and that targeted recruitment services can improve candidate quality. Diane recommended discussing a market‑rate adjustment for transfer station employees at the next meeting and floated ideas for cross‑training employees between wastewater and transfer station functions to build resiliency.

Diane also reported a technology trial for automated meeting transcription and a FEMA submission for a Western Ave grant; she said some vendor work (e.g., highway roof, lighting) has been delayed but that the town is monitoring schedules and grant deadlines.