Politics & Government

Haven't Made Up Your Mind Yet? We've Got Info For You

With the Winchester town election Tuesday, here's the 411 on where to find the answers to your questions.

Select Board candidates Vincent Dixon, Susan Verdicchio, and Amy Shapiro.
Select Board candidates Vincent Dixon, Susan Verdicchio, and Amy Shapiro. (Bob Holmes)

With the Winchester town election just hours away, you've probably already made up your mind. Or have you?

With decisions that will effect your taxes, your kids' schools, even those potholes on Main Street, maybe you want one more look at the candidates and the issues. We're here to help.

Vincent Dixon, Susan Verdicchio, and Amy Shapiro are running for two seats on the Winchester Select Board. If you'd like to hear from them, click here. Or learn more about Shapiro on Facebook. Or check out where Verdicchio stands by looking on her website. Dixon may not be as active on social media but there have been plenty of stories written on the current Finance Committee member.

Find out what's happening in Winchesterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

As for the $10 million override question, the town's presentation at various meetings leading up to Tuesday is the best way to get an overview. Only you can decide whether you can afford the additional taxes and if it's worth it to the town.

For a look at the candidates for other town offices, check the town website. Beyond the Select Board, eight other town positions are on the ballot.

Find out what's happening in Winchesterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Polls are open at 7 a.m. Tuesday and close at 8 p.m. Precincts 1-2 vote at the Muraco gym. Precincts 3-4 vote at the McCall gym. Precincts 5-6 vote at the Vinson Owen Cafe. And precincts 7-8 vote at the Lynch gym.

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