Carrabassett discusses inflation and merit based increases

CARRABASSETT VALLEY – Eight full-time employees for the Town of Carrabassett Valley are expected to receive a $3,000 inflationary wage increase for 2023, following the selectboard meeting Thursday night.  In the past, the selectboard has recommended a flat-rate dollar amount wage increase one year and a percentage wage increase the following year. This alternating system allows the wage increases to be somewhat more balanced.  Town Manager Dave Cota suggested that the board give a $3,000 increase, in keeping with the alternating system of increases. Cota will receive the lowest percentage increase, at 3.2%, with other employees receiving as high asRead More