Information for Meeting of Board of Selectmen
Thursday October 26, 2023 7:00 PM EDT

Phillipston Finance Committee and Board of Selectmen
Joint Meeting Agenda
Thursday, October 26, 2023 7:00PM
Phillipston Memorial Building
Entry Room
20 The Common
Phillipston, MA 01331

This agenda lists all matters anticipated for discussion; some items may be passed over, and other items not listed may be brought up for discussion to the extent permitted by law. Any member of the public planning to record the meeting must first notify the Chair.

7:00 Call to Order

1.	Announcements
2.	Finance Committee approval of meeting minutes from July 12, 2023.
3.	Update on Department Budgets and Processes including budget submission, new accounting lines, and overtime transparency.
4.	Presentation of new Financial Management Policies, a product of the Community Compact Cabinet Grant funds.
5.	Tentative Department Budget Hearing Schedule
6.	Presentation of proposed new health insurance carrier and rates
7.	Presentation of health insurance opt-out program.
8.	Discussion on possibility of retiree health insurance, other post-employment benefits (OPEB)
9.	Discussion on funding for new regional dispatch relationship
10.	Other business needing attention not known 48 hours prior to meeting.

Adjourn

Next scheduled meeting: To be determined.