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Winchester plans for Davidson Park revised
The river restoration plan for the Aberjona River in Davidson Park has been revised using nature based techniques that can be installed with minimal disturbance to wetland resources. It will include rock weirs to create step-like increases in the water level during typical flow conditions to counteract cascades resulting from
Spring into wellness at the Winchester Health & Wellness Fair
The following was submitted by the Winchester Chamber of Commerce: On Saturday, March 14, the Winchester Chamber of Commerce will be holding the Winchester Health & Wellness Fair at Town Hall, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come for a fun, informative, and community-focused event designed to help
Winchester Cooperative Theatre for Children announces ‘Willy Wonka - A Golden Ticket to Imagination!’
The following was submitted by the Winchester Cooperative Theatre for Children: Families are invited to step into a world of pure imagination as local young performers bring Roald Dahl’s beloved classic to life in a delightful children’s production of Willy Wonka! Based on the timeless story Charlie and
Sen. Jason Lewis announces virtual office hours for March
The following was submitted by the Office of Senator Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis will be holding Virtual Office Hours on Monday, March 16, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Any constituent of Lewis is welcome to attend Office Hours, with no appointment necessary, to discuss any
Celebrate Women’s History Month with Girls Leading Change
The following was submitted by the Network for Social Justice: To mark Women’s History Month and International Women’s Day in 2026, the Network for Social Justice is collaborating with club leaders from Winchester High School and members of the Community Health team from La Colaborativa in Chelsea and
‘Chicago: Teen Edition’ dances onto the Winchester High School stage
Fame. Fortune. And all that jazz. This spring, Winchester High School presents “Chicago: Teen Edition,” a bold musical that explores celebrity culture, media manipulation, and the cost of ambition. This iconic production is set in the 1920s. Performances will take place on March 13 and 14 at 7 p.m.
Celebrating Black history and culture with art, reflection, and community
The following was submitted by the Network for Social Justice: The Winchester community came together last week at the Griffin Museum of Photography for the inaugural Black History and Culture Celebration, an evening filled with music, student creativity, and powerful messages about equity, unity, and the enduring legacy of Black
Winchester residents share more snow photos
Well, Winchester, we made it through the weekend with only a coating of snow that amounted to nothing on Sunday afternoon. But during the Feb. 22-23 blizzard, Winchester News once again asked residents to send their snow photos. And here is what we received! Solmaz Amirnazmi said her daughters and
Winchester Community Music School set to expand, upgrade
The big events in Winchester Community Music School always take place in Nichols Performance Hall. With the school and its performances’ growing in popularity, the hall and many of its amenities are due for an upgrade. The performance hall is one of the main areas that the school seeks to
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Winchester Community Music School set to expand, upgrade
The big events in Winchester Community Music School always take place in Nichols Performance Hall. With the school and its performances’ growing in popularity, the hall and many of its amenities are due for an upgrade. The performance hall is one of the main areas that the school seeks to
Winchester residents share snow day photos
Winchester News recently asked residents to share their snow photos from the Jan. 25-26 storm. Many of our own staffers went out and shot photos around town or just in their own backyards. Other residents also shared their incredible photos, some from high in the air over the town and
En Ka Society encourages residents to join and give back to Winchester
The En Ka Society is inviting women in the community to join its mission to give back to Winchester. The deadline to apply for this year’s new member group is Feb. 1. “We do an annual deadline because we like to bring in a whole bunch of women at
