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Winchester School Committee rejects FinCom bylaw proposals; Select Board expresses concerns​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Winchester School Committee rejects FinCom bylaw proposals; Select Board expresses concerns​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​​

Winchester’s School Committee recently voted unanimously against proposed bylaw changes from the Finance Committee that would ultimately require Town Meeting approval, citing concerns over hasty implementation and potential overreach into school operations. Select Board members expressed similar reservations without taking formal action in a special March 4 meeting. The

Winchester News launches first-ever election candidate guide

Winchester News launches first-ever election candidate guide

As the March 22 municipal election approaches, Winchester News — an independent nonprofit news organization covering the town of Winchester — has published its first comprehensive candidate guide, offering voters a detailed, nonpartisan resource to make informed decisions at the polls. The new digital guide, available on the Winchester News website, is

The Winchester News 2025 election guide

The Winchester News 2025 election guide

This guide is designed to inform Winchester voters and encourage civic participation. Stay engaged, ask questions and make your voice heard in the March 22 municipal election. Feel free to return to this space as it will serve as a living resource for voters, providing details on candidates, voting logistics,

For Select Board: Anthea Brady

For Select Board: Anthea Brady

How many years have you lived in Winchester? 11 years. My husband and I currently live in the Muraco neighborhood with our two children, ages eight and four. Please describe your professional background and education. I have a Master of Public Policy, which is why I find municipal government so

For School Committee: Stefanie Mnayarji

For School Committee: Stefanie Mnayarji

How many years have you lived in Winchester? Eight glorious years Please describe your professional background and education. As a graduate from the London School for Economics as a Hansard Scholar and Northeastern University, I am an economist and worked in FinTech consulting for large financial institutions such as Freddie

For Select Board: Dorothy R. Simboli

For Select Board: Dorothy R. Simboli

How many years have you lived in Winchester? 25 years Please describe your professional background and education. I am a lawyer with a background in commercial and residential real estate, having worked in small, mid and large sized law firms and mother of three adult children. Massachusetts Bar 1994-present Massachusetts

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