Selectmen Choose New Comptroller

The Winchester Board of Selectmen recently chose Stacie Ward as the town's new comptroller.

Ward has been a municipal accounting and financial consultant with Sullivan, Rogers & Company since 2004, according to a press statement. In that role, she has served as interim town accountant or finance director for several communities, according to the statement

The Selectmen unanimously approved Ward as the town comptroller during their Thursday night meeting at Town Hall.

Ward was selected following a two-part process, which included a screening committee—comprised of various town officials—interviewing her and four other candidates and nominating two, according to the statement. Then, the Selectment and Town Manager Richard Howard conducted public interviews during a hearing on April 22, the statement adds. 

"From a field of strong candidates, Stacie emerged as a great fit for the town of Winchester," said Selectmen chairman Doug Marmon in the statement. "Her experience as a consultant has exposed her to a broad range of financial issues and processes, while requiring her to become familiar with a town's finances quickly. She will certainly hit the ground running."

Ward will begin working as the town's comptroller on May 28.