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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: Rick Welch

For Select Board: Rick Welch

How many years have you lived in Winchester? 35 years Please describe your professional background and education. I am a real estate developer and home builder. I have 35 years of experience that has included permitting, developing and build out of multiple 40B projects throughout the state. In the past

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

For Select Board: Paras Bhayani

For Select Board: Paras Bhayani

How many years have you lived in Winchester? Five years. My wife and I live here with our two young daughters. We were drawn here by the town's schools, natural beauty and reputation as a close-knit community. I am excited to help strengthen the town we intend to

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: Karen Maruyama Bolognese

For School Committee: Karen Maruyama Bolognese

How many years have you lived in Winchester? 14 years Please describe your professional background and education. Large animal veterinarian, licensed in Massachusetts Assistant vice president of finance, Ford Motor Company in the Philippines Interpreter/translator, Dai-Ichi Seimei Life Insurance Company, Tokyo, Japan English teacher, Japan Exchange and Teaching Program,

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