Tuesday, December 15, 2020 - 9:11 am
BY ADAM ATKINSON
North Country This Week
CANTON - Retiring Town Clerk Lisa Hammond and outgoing Town Justice Rosemary Phillips were both recognized by the town board at its meeting Dec. 10, held virtually on the Zoom cloud conferencing platform.
“Lisa, on behalf of the town of Canton we would like to publicly recognize you for your over 30 years of service to the town of Canton,” said Town Supervisor Mary Ann Ashley.
“Over 30 years is a long time and your public service has been appreciated. We wish you nothing but the best in your future endeavors,” Ashley said.
Friday, December 11, 2020 - 10:18 am
BY ADAM ATKINSON
North Country This Week
CANTON – The town board has passed a resolution increasing the premium contributions for the supplemental insurance it provides for its retirees and their survivors from the 20-25 percent range to 35 percent for 2021. The amount will go up to 50 percent for 2022 for the 12 people who have the insurance.
The move is in response to the 2017 state audit which leveled several criticisms at the town over how it handled town provided insurance for retirees, employees and officials. The board passed the resolution at its meeting Thursday, Dec. 10, along with a second resolution increasing the contributions of non-contract current employees from 20 to 25 percent. A third resolution modifying the contributions of certain elected officials town clerk and town highway superintendent was tabled. Town highway employees, working under a negotiated contract will continue to pay contributions