Politics & Government

High School Override Passes in Tuesday's Election

The override for the new high school in Winchester passed by 5,098 votes to 2,402.

The $129.9 million project will cost the town $85 million, and the state would pay $44.5 million through the Massachusetts School Building Authority partnership.

The town has documented issues with mold and leaks as well as issues with accessibility. Officials and School Committee members have noted that the roof is 10 years past its life and that expansion is crucial given the project 200 students coming into the already crowded facility.

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