Government · Other Committee
Winchester panels review $3.2 million in school budget cuts
Winchester panels review $3.2 million in school budget cuts after override fails.
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The Select Board, Finance Committee, Town Meeting and every other town board, from the meeting record.
Government · BOARD OF APPEALS - TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE
Board approves Winchester Country Club cart barn addition
Zoning Board approves Winchester Country Club cart-barn expansion with fencing, lighting controls. The Winchester Zoning Board of Appeals unanimously approved a modification to the Winchester Country Club's 1982 Special Permit to construct a 1,400-square-foot addition to the existing cart barn for
Government · WINCHESTER COMMITTEE ON COMMUNITY PRESERVATION
Winchester preservation committee approves 2026 application deadlines
The Winchester Committee on Community Preservation voted unanimously to approve its 2026 operational plan, establishing application deadlines of May 15 (initial) and June 15 (final) for projects seeking community preservation funds. Chair Christina Marshall led the committee in establishing
Government · HOUSING PARTNERSHIP BOARD - TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE
Housing Partnership Board endorses Steve Cagnetta for preservation panel role.
Housing Partnership Board endorses Steve Cagnetta for preservation post. The board unanimously backed Cagnetta, an Affordable Housing Trust member and 20-year Winchester resident, for Select Board appointment to the Winchester Committee on Community Preservation, filling a vacancy left by Michelle
Government · COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS
COMMITTEE APPROVES CHAPTER 5 AMENDMENTS, COMPLETES WARRANT REVIEW
Winchester regulations committee completes warrant article review. The Committee on Government Regulations unanimously endorsed three amendments to Chapter 5 of the bylaws, advancing clarifying language on voting procedures and consent agendas. The committee voted 7-0 to recommend favorable action
Government · CONSERVATION COMMISSION - TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE
Conservation Commission approves forest appraisal, rodenticide ban support
Conservation Commission approves Forest Ridge appraisal, backs rodenticide ban. The Winchester commission unanimously authorized a $5,000 appraisal proposal by Jason Dono with a 60-day deliverable, funded from the conservation fund unless grant support is obtained, to support Forest Ridge's ongoing
Government · COMMITTEE ON GOVERNMENT REGULATIONS
Government Regulations Committee votes unfavorable on Article 40
Winchester committee votes unfavorably on Article 40 and considers new proposals. The Committee on Government Regulations voted 7-0 to recommend unfavorable action on Article 40, requesting Chair Steve Boksanski revise the report to emphasize standards; the panel heard presentations on Article 41,
Government · AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST COMMITTEE
Affordable Housing Trust votes to authorize lawsuit
Affordable Housing Trust votes to challenge planning board decision. The board authorized litigation 4-2 to appeal the Planning Board's special permit approval for 33 Mount Vernon Street, with pro bono legal counsel from Gilman, McLaughlin, and Hanrahan estimating filing costs at $500 to $600. In
Government · Select Board
Select Board OKs Transfer Fee Hikes, HRC Bylaw
The Winchester Select Board approved a first round of transfer station fee hikes and sent a Human Rights Commission bylaw to Town Meeting.
Government · ENERGY MANAGEMENT COMMITTEE - TOWN CLERK'S OFFICE
Energy Management Committee backs $7.9M solar project at Spring Town Meeting.
Energy Management Committee unanimously backs $7.9M solar project. Chair Todd Kosterman's committee voted to support Article 16 for the 2026 Spring Town Meeting, authorizing borrowing of $7,943,000 for solar panel installation at Winchester High School, McCall Middle School, Vinson-Owen Elementary,
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