The Boston Globe   West Newbury  Part-time hourly pay
temporarily increased  Due to vacancies in the assessor’s
office, selectmen have approved a proposal from finance director
Warren Sproul to temporarily increase part-time hourly pay to
entice town employees to fill in the gaps. The rate was raised
from $12 to $14.78 for those working more than 20 hours, but
less than 40 hours, and who would answer the phone, tend to
various questions, provide forms, and do other administrative
work. Chief assessor Karen Rassias resigned at the end of
November, citing the town’s political climate for her decision.
Sproul said he expects to have the position filled by early
February. Officials are looking for candidates with five to
seven years of experience, according to the job posting, and
will offer a salary between $75,000 and $86,681.