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Winchester 2026 town election guide

Winchester 2026 town election guide

This is a comprehensive, nonpartisan guide to the March 21, 2026 annual town election in Winchester, Massachusetts, produced as a collaboration between the League of Women Voters of Winchester and Winchester News. It is a living document. Content is added and updated as information becomes available. Neither the League of

Town Meeting Candidates, 2026

Town Meeting Candidates, 2026

Alphabetical (not ballot order) by last name. -Precinct 1, 3 year term- Christa Anzalone Russo (*) Marilyn Gagalis (*) Amanda Lewis (*) Meredith Mason-Crowley (*) Vincenzo Rascionato (*) Gregory Sawicki (*) John Vickery Roger Wilson, Jr. (*) -Precinct 2, 3 year term- John Bellaire Michelle Blumsack (*) Michael Galvin (*) David Judelson (*) Benjamin Keeler (*) Jay Melkonian (*) Richard Rohan (*) Brian

For Planning Board: Nick Rossettos

For Planning Board: Nick Rossettos

What experiences and perspectives would you contribute to the Planning Board? Over the past four years, I have worked on bringing mixed-use developments to Winchester. In 2024, I was part of the board that unanimously approved the affordable housing mixed-use development at Waterfield. Following that, I worked on new zoning

For School Committee: Heather von Mering

For School Committee: Heather von Mering

What experiences and perspectives would you contribute to the School Committee? I would bring four complementary perspectives to the School Committee: Parent: As a parent of five children in Winchester Public Schools, with experience across preschool, three elementary schools, middle school, high school, and out-of-district placement, I have seen firsthand

For School Committee: John Bellaire

For School Committee: John Bellaire

What experiences and perspectives would you contribute to the School Committee? As an education researcher, experienced youth mentor, and proud Winchester Public Schools graduate, I would bring a unique combination of policy expertise, research skills, and personal experiences to the Winchester School Committee. In my current role at a leading

For Select Board: Shamus Brady

For Select Board: Shamus Brady

What experiences and perspectives would you contribute to the Select Board? I believe I would bring a variety of important experiences and perspectives to the Select Board. First, both my day job and volunteer service in Winchester have provided me with a thorough knowledge of the school budget, which is

For Select Board: Michelle Prior

For Select Board: Michelle Prior

What experiences and perspectives would you contribute to the Select Board? Fifteen years on Town Meeting representing Precinct 4, six years on the Finance Committee (Chair FY24), three years on the Select Board including two years as Chair, member of the Audit Advisory Committee and Retiree Health Insurance Advisory Committee.

For Planning Board: Keri Layton

For Planning Board: Keri Layton

What experiences and perspectives would you contribute to the Planning Board? I began my work in Winchester as a Precinct 2 Town Meeting member in 2017. I was appointed to represent Precinct 2 on the Master Plan Steering Committee, a process I thoroughly enjoyed and one that taught me so

For Planning Board: Amy Beliveau

For Planning Board: Amy Beliveau

Candidate questions  What experiences and perspectives would you contribute to the Planning Board? I believe that Winchester can, and should, grow in a balanced and thoughtful way, and I would bring to the board the right blend of skills to support that overarching vision: over a decade of experience in

Michael Creane - Precinct 8

Preferred contact method: 781-983-0934 or michaelcreane@icloud.com What experiences and perspectives would you contribute to Town Meeting? I am a long standing town meeting member and the current chair for precinct 8. I serve as the chair for Winchester's Field Management Committee. I am the events coordinator

Donald Bradford - Precinct 8

Donald Bradford - Precinct 8

Preferred contact method: Please contact me via email at KC135RPILOT@GMAIL.COM What experiences and perspectives would you contribute to Town Meeting? I bring to Town Meeting a combination of long-term local commitment and senior-level executive leadership experience. I have served as a Town Meeting Member since 2011, representing Precinct

Rebecca Slisz - Precinct 8

Rebecca Slisz - Precinct 8

Preferred contact method: rebeccaslisz@gmail.com What experiences and perspectives would you contribute to Town Meeting? I'm a 10-year resident in a full-time working couple with 2 kids who have gone through Winchester Public Schools from kindergarten to now 7th and 9th grades. I also work in town

Raegan E. McCain - Precinct 8

Raegan E. McCain - Precinct 8

Preferred contact method: raegan@gotyournose.com What experiences and perspectives would you contribute to Town Meeting? I have served as a Town Meeting Member since 2017 and currently serve on the Committee on Names. I am active in local issues including schools, affordable housing, and building inclusive communities. My volunteer

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