Select Board renews town manager's contract

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Select Board renews town manager's contract

The Select Board voted 4-0 by roll call on Aug. 24 to exercise the one-year renewal option in Town Manager Christopher Senior's employment agreement, keeping him through Dec. 31, 2027, with a 2.5% pay increase. Vice Chair William McGonigle made the same motion that died for lack of a second on Aug. 10; this time Michelle Prior seconded it, and Chair Anthea Brady and Michael Bettencourt also voted yes. Nothing in the contract changed between the two meetings; Senior's filed evaluation showed section ratings ranging from 3.3 for planning and organizing to 3.8 for leadership and budget management, above the contract's average-of-3 standard.

Winchester News

Street Tree Committee meets remotely today

The Permanent Street Tree Committee meets via Zoom today, Aug. 28, at 9:30 a.m. to discuss shade tree removals, grants, and upcoming community engagement events.

Town of Winchester

Obituary: Tyrone James "TJ" Dodson dies at age 39

Tyrone James "TJ" Dodson, who grew up in Winchester and attended local schools, died peacefully on Aug. 24, 2026, after a brief, sudden illness.

Boston Cremation

Library hosts musical storytime Friday morning

Shake Rattle and Read, a free musical storytime for children ages 2 and 3 and their caregivers, runs Friday, Aug. 28, from 10:30 to 11:15 a.m. at Winchester Public Library.

Winchester Public Library

Commander Magic games slated at The Book and Board

Magic: The Gathering players can bring their decks for free Commander format games on Saturday, Aug. 29, from 1 p.m. until closing.

The Book and Board - Comics and Gaming

Temple Shir Tikvah schedules virtual Shabbat service Friday

Temple Shir Tikvah hosts its weekly Zoom Shabbat Service on Friday, Aug. 28, at 7:30 p.m., led by Lev DePaolo.

Temple Shir Tikvah

Construction set for Woodside Road sewer pump station replacement

Work to remove and replace the existing sewer pump station on Woodside Road was scheduled to begin the week of Aug. 24, following successful preparatory installation of a bypass pump.

Town of Winchester

Notice of Intent deadline for Fall Town Meeting articles

Friday, Aug. 28, is the deadline for town departments and committees to submit Notices of Intent for proposed warrant articles ahead of Fall Town Meeting.

Town of Winchester

Cross and Forest street striping set for 4 a.m.

Crews are line-striping the Cross Street/Forest Street intersection at 4 a.m. today, Aug. 28; the town asks drivers to seek alternate routes during the work.

Town of Winchester

Planning group reviews earth-moving bylaw draft

The Planning Board's Bylaw Review Working Group meets remotely today, Aug. 28, at 1 p.m. to review draft language on cutting, filling, regrading and retaining walls for Fall Town Meeting.

Town of Winchester

Teen board games at the library this afternoon

Board Game Afternoon runs today, Aug. 28, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. in the Small Meeting Room at Winchester Public Library for students in grades 6-12, with games and snacks provided.

Winchester Public Library

Kids can make candy sushi at library Saturday

Candy Sushi for Kids runs Saturday, Aug. 29, from 3 to 4 p.m. in the Storytime Room at Winchester Public Library for children entering grades 1-5; registration is required.

Winchester Public Library