Overview: The Shutesbury Personnel Board meeting centered around discussions on cost-of-living adjustments (COLA) for town employees, potential changes to janitorial services, and updates on job descriptions and administrative roles. The board examined whether the current rolling average method for calculating COLA adequately addressed inflation, with a strong focus on maintaining competitive compensation to ensure employee retention. Additionally, the board explored the need for increased janitorial hours and re-evaluated job descriptions to align with modern administrative needs.