Two candidates for Winchester’s School Committee will face voters at a forum as the district navigates a new literacy curriculum, budget pressures and questions about student mental health. Heather von Mering and John Bellaire are competing for an open seat on the School Committee, which oversees a budget von
The following was submitted by the Winchester Town Clerk’s Office: Did you know that you can cast a vote early for the upcoming Annual Town Election? Election laws were amended years ago and allow for voters to cast ballots several ways. The world is a busy place with family,
The Town Clerk’s Office is seeking workers for the upcoming 2026 election season to assist staff with election administration. Officials cited changes in many election laws in the recent Voter Act of 2022 as a reason for the variety of available positions. The town is looking for serious applicants
Three candidates for two open seats on the Winchester Planning Board debated housing production, zoning reform and growth Feb. 26 at a forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Winchester. Incumbents Nicholas Rossettos and Keri Layton were joined by challenger Amy Beliveau at the Jenks Center, moderated by
Candidate profiles for both the town wide and Town Meeting member races are now live in the Winchester News/League of Women Voters of Winchester 2026 Election Guide. While the deadline for submission was Feb. 24, if a candidate has not turned in their profile and/or headshot, they may
Michelle Bergstrom, a nine-year member of the Winchester School Committee, announced she will not seek re-election, citing her return to full-time elementary classroom teaching as the reason for stepping down. “At my core, I am an educator. I have returned full time to the elementary classroom, a decision that feels
The following was submitted by the League of Women Voters of Winchester: The League of Women Voters of Winchester will hold candidate forums at the Jenks Center Cummings Room for all town wide offices with more candidates than open seats. Planning Board – Feb. 26 at 6:30 p.m. Amy
The following was submitted by the League of Women Voters of Winchester: The League of Women Voters of Winchester is sponsoring two candidate forums on Feb. 26 and March 5 at the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road, in the Cummings Room before the March 21, 2026 town election. Voting for
The 2026 Town Election Guide is now live, offering Winchester residents a comprehensive, nonpartisan resource ahead of this year’s annual town election. Produced as a collaboration between the League of Women Voters of Winchester and Winchester News, the digital guide is intended to serve not as a one-time reference,
Several incumbents and first-time candidates appear on the Town Clerk’s posted list of certified nomination papers for the 2026 Winchester town election following the Jan. 30 filing deadline, according to a document displayed at Town Hall. The list reflects nomination papers that were pulled, returned and later certified, with
Several candidates have pulled nomination papers for the Winchester annual town election on March 21, according to a list posted at Town Hall. Incumbents are listed for all offices on the ballot, whether or not they have pulled papers to date. For town moderator, incumbent Philip Frattaroli has pulled papers
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
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
