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Council vote nears: New contract would put Worcester City Manager Eric Batista above $300K
The Standing Committee on Municipal and Legislative Operations negotiated the proposed contract during sessions Oct. 24 and Nov. 13. The committee recommended adoption of an order to reappoint Batista that authorizes Mayor Joseph M. Petty to execute an employment agreement under the negotiated terms.
New contract for Worcester City Manager Eric Batista up for vote: Here are the highlights
WORCESTER — The proposed terms of City Manager Eric D. Batista's new three-year contract come with a pay bump. If the contract were to go into effect, Batista's starting salary would increase 3.7% to $293,868, starting Dec. 31. He would then get a 3.9% raise to $305,223 starting July 1, 2025, and a 2.9% raise to $314,080 starting July 1, 2026.
Worcester City Council mulling salary hike for city manager that would pay him over $300,000 in 2025
Worcester City Manager Eric D. Batista, stands to earn a base salary of more than $300,000 next year if the City Council approves his new contract in December, according to records and officials.
No appetite for debate as Worcester council puts off action on taxes and Batista contract
In a relatively quick City Council meeting, councilors delayed action on the annual tax classification hearing and a vote to advertise City Manager Eric D. Batista's proposed three-year contract.
Worcester city manager salary will top $300K if new contract is approved
City officials are weighing a three-year contract with Worcester City Manager Eric D. Batista. Here's what's in it.
Worcester City Manager Gets Pay Bump In Proposed Contract: Report
The City Council will vote on a new, three-year contract for City Manager Eric Batista that will come with a significant pay bump, according to The Worcester Telegram. The new contract would include raises in each of the three years.
Worcester's city manager could soon make over $300,000 a year. Some residents aren't happy about it.
Some Worcester residents are criticizing a contract proposal that would raise City Manager Eric Batista’s salary to more than $300,000 next year. City councilors were scheduled to consider the proposal during a meeting Tuesday night but instead punted the discussion to their next scheduled council meeting on Dec.
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