on the raises

The raise issue came up at the hearing this afternoon. While I wasn't there, you can find an update of what was said at Daily Worcesteria.

"(I)n contingency" means "on hold," so don't go spending that money just yet. I'm guessing that the money gets passed, gets held, the City Manager makes the case over the summer, and (with a quibble here and there), the Council passes it.

(but, hey! That's just my guess!)