Protect Winchester Students
Make sure your Town Meeting reps vote YES to hold the line for our schools.
On May 4th, the 192 Winchester Town Meeting members will make a series of decisions that will impact Winchester's students, families, and educators for years to come. Please take a few minutes of your time to make your voice heard.
Where We Stand
- Winchester ranks in the bottom third for per-pupil spending in the state.
- Due to the failed March override, all town departments are forced to make difficult cuts.
- We must limit the damage to our schools by ensuring passage of three Town Meeting articles:
- The most robust possible FY27 School Budget
- New Literacy Curriculum (Article 28)
- Muraco Feasibility Study (Article 27)
Winchester ranks #176 of 242 MA school districts for per-pupil spending
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The failed override means the school budget is capped at 5% growth, which sounds like an increase but actually requires cutting 35+ staff positions due to rising costs. We must ensure no further budget reductions are forced during Town Meeting.
35–38 of 632 staff positions at risk of elimination
See the breakdown by role →
A 2024 Boston Globe investigation found Winchester using a low-quality curriculum. After a two-year evaluation process culminating in a pilot this school year, Article 28 funds the full rollout of the chosen program.
Muraco Elementary is over 50 years old. Article 27 funds the feasibility study needed to unlock MSBA state reimbursement. Passing it now keeps the rebuild on the fastest possible timeline.
What You Can Do
- ⭐ Take 2 minutes to use the tool below to email to your precinct's Town Meeting members!
- ⭐⭐ Ask your Town Meeting reps for a face-to-face conversation before the meeting dates and share why these issues matter to you.
- ⭐⭐⭐ Contact the Town Meeting moderator to sign up to speak during Town Meeting.
Email Your Town Meeting Members
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Sources
- Winchester precinct map: Town of Winchester official map source
- MA per-pupil spending analysis page: View detailed map and context
- Town Meeting Membership Association Directory: TMMA Directory (By Name A-Z)
- Spring Town Meeting Warrant: 2026 Spring Town Meeting Warrant (Town of Winchester)