In advance of the annual town election on March 29, Winchester Patch is posting Q&As with the Board of Selectmen candidates who are running for election or re-election to the board.  The following Q&A is with Brian O’Connor, who is seeking re-election to the Board of Selectmen. O’Connor has been on the board for the last six years. Douglas Wilkinson and Douglas Marmon are also candidates. Why are you seeking re-election? I have experience being at the table and I have a vision for financial management. When I started on the board we were in a financial crunch. We had $2 million in free cash …

In advance of the annual town election on March 29, Winchester Patch is posting Q&As with the Board of Selectmen candidates who are running for election or re-election to the board.  The following Q&A is with Douglas Wilkinson, who is seeking election to the Board of Selectmen. Wilkinson has been a resident of Winchester since 1981 and a member of the Winchester PD since 1985. Brian O’Connor and Douglas Marmon are also candidates. If elected, this would be your first position in town government. Why are you running? It goes back to the health insurance negotiations between the police and the …

In advance of the annual town election on March 29, Winchester Patch is posting Q&As with the Board of Selectmen candidates who are running for election or re-election to the board.  The following Q&A is with Douglas Marmon, who is seeking election to the Board of Selectmen. Brian O’Connor and Douglas Wilkinson are also candidates. Please give a brief history of any town experience you have, including serving on a committee or being involved in the community. I was on the Finance Committee for nine years and the chair for one. And that was a real good learning experience for me. Everyone …