Town Manager Town of West Newbury, MA West Newbury, MA (4,598 pop.), a charming, affluent town with a rural character nestled along the scenic Merrimack River in Essex County is seeking a strong municipal leader and communicator able to build trust and delegate while showing compassion and empathy, to serve as Town Manager. The next Town Manager must have superior financial acumen and be a team leader with the ability to bring people together, work cooperatively with the various stakeholders, and be adept at managing personnel. The Town Manager must be willing to engage with an affluent, educated, and involved population that has high expectations for services and a desire to keep taxes low. The town has an AAA rating and FY27 operating budget of $19.66M. West Newbury has an Open Town Meeting form of government with a Town Manager and three-member Select Board. Preferred candidates will have a master's degree, preferably in public administration or a related field, be a consensus builder, and be confident and willing to be proactive and take initiative.

Annual salary:

$180K+/- DOQ. AA/EOE. Send résumé and cover letter in a single PDF via email, in confidence, by 3:00 p.m. EST, Sept. 15, 2026,

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West Newbury Town Manager to: Apply@CommunityParadigm.com . For additional information, visit www.

CommunityParadigm.com or contact John Petrin, Senior Associate, Community Paradigm Associates, at JPetrin@CommunityParadigm.com . How to Apply Post Date Aug 18, 2026 Application Deadline Sep 15, 2026 Send résumé and cover letter in a single PDF via email, in confidence, by 3:00 p.m. EST, 9/15/26, to: Apply@CommunityParadigm.com. Apply Now Job Details Salary DOQ/E Job Function Chief Administrator (City, County, Town Manager) Position Type Full Time Town of West Newbury Address 381 Main St West Newbury , MA 01985-1446 United States Population 4,500 Website http://www.town.west-newbury.ma.us Form of Government Town Meeting ← Move left → Move right ↑ Move up ↓ Move down + Zoom in - Zoom out Home Jump left by 75% End Jump right by 75% Page Up Jump up by 75% Page Down Jump down by 75% Map Terrain Satellite Labels Map Data Map data ©2026 Google Map data ©2026 Google 200 m Click to toggle between metric and imperial units Terms Advertisement Put your job in front of the right people! The Job Center is the best place to reach local government professionals. Post your featured job in minutes with more visibility through promoted search results, email, and more. Post a Featured Job