Former Cafe Chew Owners Capture Constable and Trustee Seats in Sandwich
Tobin Craig Wirt and Jonathan David Finn elected constable and trustee in Sandwich low‑turnout town election with 396 and 312 votes.

TL;DR
Former Cafe Chew owners Tobin Craig Wirt and Jonathan David Finn won constable and trustee positions in Sandwich’s annual town election, which saw about 600 participants.
Context Wirt and Finn are a married couple who previously ran Cafe Chew, a well‑known local restaurant. The election featured mostly uncontested races for Select Board and School Committee, but the constable and Weston Memorial Fund trustee seats each had two candidates. Turnout was low, with roughly 600 voters casting ballots.
Key Facts Tobin Craig Wirt received 396 votes to become the town’s constable. Jonathan David Finn secured 312 votes to serve as the Weston Memorial Fund trustee. Both figures come from unofficial results posted on the town’s website.
What It Means The outcomes reflect continued influence of the former Cafe Chew owners in Sandwich civic life despite low voter engagement. Their wins may shape future decisions on public safety and trust fund management. Observers should watch how the new constable and trustee address upcoming budget discussions and community safety initiatives.
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