Bristol Twp. Council Approves Pay Raise For Public Works

Clarification: The pay raise will not be temporary, as township officials said they plan to keep it.

Bristol Township Public Works Department crews will be getting a pay raise.

During their Thursday’s evening meeting, Bristol Township Council approved an across-the-board $4 per hour pay raise for 15 crew members covered by TWU Local 282.

Township Manager Randee Elton said the pay raise is well deserved and future discussions will take place as the contract is up next year.

“There will be major conversations about that,” she said.

Charlie Dearnley, Bristol Township’s public works director, said the crews deserve the extra money.

Since Dearnley took over the department, workers have raised the issue of pay, noting township crews are paid 30 to 40 percent less than surrounding municipalities.

The workers and administrative have been having respectful and open conversations about pay, Elton said.

“I’m very happy because they’re very happy,” Elton said of the crew.

A letter from public works thanked the council and administration for the pay raise and said it will only increase the quality of work.

The township has been eyeing an expansion of public works crews as their duties have grown.

Elton commended Dearnley for his efforts in improving the public works department.

“The crew has always been outstanding, but under Charlie’s guide and leadership, the quality of workmanship and happiness of the crew has been above and beyond,” she said.

Members of council commended the department and crew for their work.

The Bristol Township Public Works Department keeps up township parks and properties, undertakes numerous projects, and maintains 173 miles of municipal roadway.

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