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Winchester looking for Finance Committee volunteers

Winchester is looking for any residents who would like to sit on the Finance Committee. FILE PHOTO

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 The following was submitted by the Town Clerk’ Office:

The town of Winchester is looking for any resident who would like to be appointed to the Finance Committee.

The Finance Committee consists of five (5) registered voters who holds no other.

Town office for a term to expire 2028

The Finance Committee annually reviews the Town Manager’s proposed budget.  After reviewing the committee schedules a public hearing prior to the Spring Town Meeting. The committee prepares its recommended budget for town meeting action.  The committee also prepares recommendations on all town meeting articles involving expenditure of town funds.

A major time commitment is expected of the members from mid-February through May. Two evening meetings per week, as well as sub-committee meetings, occur during that time. 

Appointments to this committee are made jointly by the Town Moderator, the Chair of the Select Board, and the Chair of the Finance Committee.

Interested persons should send a letter of interest and resume or outline of qualifications by midnight on Friday, May 30, 2025, to townclerk@winchester.us , postmark of same date or drop in the official drop boxes at the front or rear of Town Hall.

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