The State of the Town is a body that has been convened by the Select Board to design a comprehensive fiscal plan that can guide the Town broadly across six areas:
- Town and School Operating Needs
- Capital Needs and Asset Strategy
- Non-Property Tax Revenue
- Structural Costs & Efficiencies
- Tax Fairness
- Fiscal Stewardship
We anticipate this work will lead to a number of policy actions – most under the authority of the Select Board, some under the School Committee and other bodies – starting in late fall and through the winter. These actions are designed to put the town on strong fiscal footing, protect and strategically enhance Town and School services and capital, and minimize impact on taxpayers.
Composition
General residents (7 members) appointed by the Select Board; Select Board (5 members); School Committee (3 members); Finance Committee (3 members); Capital Planning Committee (2 members); Planning Board (1 member).
Elected/Appointed
Appointed
Number of members
7
Number of Alternates
0
Community members
7
Legal Basis
Convened by the Select Board in 2025
Email-primary
pbhayani@winchester.us