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Do New England State and Local Governments have too many Employees and are they Overpaid?

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September 16, 2015

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This study examines public employement in Massachusetts and finds that contrary to the state's reputation, on a per capita basis, Massachusetts has fewer workers in state and local governments than most other states.

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Do New England State and Local Governments have too many Employees and are they Overpaid?

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Andrew J. Sheehan
Town Manager

The Select Board and Town Manager provide executive leadership for the Town of Sudbury. Together, they pursue collaborative process and ethical and professional procedures to insure that Town resources are directed to providing the best services possible to protect public safety, public assets and a special quality of life in Sudbury. This office supports the Board and the Town Manager as they work toward this mission.

Description of Services

The Town Manager is appointed by the Select Board and is responsible for the management of all Town departments. The Town Manager is the appointing and contracting authority for all departments except the schools and the health department, and is responsible for overseeing all budgetary, financial and personnel administration activities of the Town. This includes preparing the annual budget, appointing all staff and setting compensation, formulating and implementing personnel policies, and negotiating all contracts with the Town’s union employees. Administrative staff in the office serves as liaison between the public and the Select Board, handle all phone calls, visitors and correspondence directed to the office, and maintain all records of Select Board meetings. The office staff prepares the warrants for all annual and special Town Meetings, election notices for all elections, and coordinates the Town’s Annual Report. They maintain records of all committee and board appointments and resignations – as well as the Select Board’s section of the Town’s web site.

Staffing

Staff in the Select Board/Town Manager’s office includes Town Manager Andrew J. Sheehan, Senior Admin. Assistant to the Town Manager Patty Golden, Office Supervisor/Information Officer Leila Frank, and Office Clerk Carol Hobin.