Selectmen approve addendum to town manager's employment agreement
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The Board of Selectmen approved an addendum to Town Manager Paul Harrington's employment agreement that resets his anniversary date and includes pension and car-allowance provisions; the board said the town labor attorney reviewed the amendment.
The Winchester Board of Selectmen unanimously approved an addendum June 2 to the employment agreement of Town Manager Paul Harrington that resets his anniversary date and adjusts contract provisions, including pension contribution language and a vehicle allowance.
The addendum — presented as an amendment to the employment agreement effective April 22, 2025 — was distributed to the board and discussed briefly. A board member noted the town labor attorney had reviewed the document prior to the meeting and returned it to the mayor for action. The board then moved and seconded the addendum and approved it without recorded opposition.
During discussion a selectman summarized elements of the amendment, noting pension contributions remain at the designated level and an 18% contribution is included; the addendum also provides a car allowance to compensate for town‑related travel. The board did not discuss changes to salary beyond the addendum’s provisions.
The approved addendum is a public document; no further details of compensation or effective administrative actions were discussed at the meeting. The board recorded the approval and closed discussion.