Wellesley has been fortunate in having several long-serving and dedicated Executives. By contrast, the average tenure of a town manager nationally is just seven years. Termination can be contentious and also expensive, especially when legal costs are factored in. Here are some interesting articles the difficulties in firing a town manager.
Stoughton, MA
Police and Fire unions want town manager out.
Wayland, MA
Town manager abruptly dismissed
Saugus, MA
Andover, MA
Narragansett, RI
Costly termination pact for town manager
Around Massachusetts–Boston Globe
Firing considered “occupational hazard”
Bridgewater, MA
Cohasset, MA
Potential suspension or termination for TM
ST. Johnsbury, VT