Who am I and why am I running?

As a  resident of 25 years, I am grateful to call Winchester my home. I am a Massachusetts licensed attorney specializing in real estate and land use and a proud mother of three adult children who have been raised here. 

Having a neurodiverse student in WPS, I became a strong advocate, gaining unique and valuable insights into the IEP process and a true appreciation for the devoted and caring teachers and staff of Winchester Public Schools.

 Currently Chair  and previously Vice Chair, I have served nine years on the Board of Appeals. In that capacity, I heard and decided Special Permit, Variance and Site Plan Review Petitions for both residential and commercial properties, as well as Comprehensive Permit Petitions for Affordable housing developments under Chapter 40B. I have also served nine years as an active and involved Town Meeting Member for Precinct 6. Leveraging this experience, as a Select Board member, my goal would be to engage earlier in the problem-solving stages of Town governance in order to optimize our Town’s assets for the benefit of future generations.

Balanced and responsible growth of diverse housing stock while also ensuring historic preservation, optimizing infrastructure, and encouraging commercial development will be essential as Winchester seeks compliance with the MBTA Communities Act and development of North Main Street. 

Winchester’s commitment to excel in education must translate into adopting updated and best practice curriculum, standards and performance measures to ensure that the needs of all students are met while also supporting our outstanding teachers and staff. Critical issues include literacy curriculum, professional development and standardized testing.

Financial stability is paramount as we face an operational deficit that is projected to grow exponentially over the next five years. We also face backlog of deferred capital projects and major new building projects such as Muraco School. Implementation of sound fiscal policies, transparent budgeting and prudent resource allocation will be essential for our financial stability.