Weston School Committee Race: Understanding the Role and the Choice

The Weston School Committee is one of the most important groups of elected town leaders, not only because they oversee the municipal system responsible for educating our children, but also because the Weston Public Schools are emblematic of our town’s excellence, contribute to Weston’s desirability and high property values, and consume more than two-thirds of our town budget – that is, property taxes – when employee benefits and debt service are included.

This year’s School Committee election offers two highly capable candidates for one open seat. Adam Newman, the incumbent and current School Committee chair, is facing challenger Steve Dietz, a father of four children in the elementary and middle schools.