Winchester School Committee member Tom Hopcroft describes the Second Middlesex Senate district as a place built around education, research and innovation — and newly vulnerable to decisions made far beyond it. He pointed to what he called “headwinds from Washington,” including federal moves he said could raise energy costs and slow
Parents show up to School Committee to support school councils Erica Walsh was a Vinson-Owen Elementary School parent for four years before she realized there was a school council. “It wasn’t until last year that a fellow parent mentioned to me and explained that we can attend,” she said.
The Winchester High varsity wrestling team (1-1 in the Middlesex League) was back on the mat two days after Christmas to participate in a tri-match against Franklin and host Leominster on Dec. 27, while the JVs traveled to Natick with Coach Ryan Errico for their own tournament. In the meet
Both Winchester High School basketball teams could not have asked for any better results during this year’s Bob Bigelow Tournament, held for the first time in the new WHS gym on Dec. 29 and 30. The boys defeated TechBoston and Franklin to complete the championship sweep after the girls
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
Serving on the Winchester Board of Health has been one of the most meaningful ways I have been able to give back to this community. Over the past 4 years, I've worked with dedicated colleagues, town staff, and residents to strengthen the systems that keep our families healthy.
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
