4-Day Work Week Approved For Certain Town Employees In Ridgefield: Here's What It Means

RIDGEFIELD, CT — In a recent update to residents, Ridgefield First Selectperson, Rudy Marconi, shared news regarding a trial run for a four-day work week for certain town employees.

Board of Selectpersons (BOS) Meeting Highlights:

The BOS approved a trial run for a four-day work week for Town Hall and Town Hall Annex employees. The trial, which is proposed to run from mid-June to mid-October, will require approval from the Union before it begins.

What does this mean for the public? While the offices will be closed on Fridays, they will be open longer hours Monday through Thursday. This will provide more flexibility for those who are unable to get to the offices during the current hours which are 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. for Town Hall, and 8:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. for the Annex.

At any point during the trial, the BOS can vote to make the four-day work week permanent. The schedule change aims to increase employee retention and attract qualified applicants for vacancies. Stay tuned for more information as the details are finalized.