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Philip Frattaroli to be Winchester’s 12th town moderator
It’s a foregone conclusion. Philip Frattaroli will be Winchester’s next town moderator. Sure, the townwide election is just days away, but Frattaroli is running unopposed for the seat being vacated by Heather von Mering, who has been in the role since March 2020. “I decided to take it
Organ extravaganza concert to be held March 21
The following was submitted by the First Congregational Church: Live in-person and live streamed from the historic Sanctuary at First Congregational Church, Winchester, come celebrate two important historical events on Friday evening, March 21, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The organ extravaganza celebrating Winchester’s 175th anniversary and Johann
‘Notre-Dame de Paris: Disaster / Salvation / Rebirth’ presentation to be held on March 27
The following was written by John McConnell, architectural historian, who will be giving the March 27 presentation: The world watched, horrified, as fire ravaged the ancient Notre-Dame Cathedral in April 2019. The very next day the President of France, Émmanuel Macron, vowed that the treasured building — one of the symbols
Boston Saxophone Quartet pays tribute to Peter Franchi with music, art at Jenks Center
Peter Franchi was fond of paintings that represented the vivid beauty of life, most notably “Luncheon of the Boating Party” by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, one of his favorite pieces. Renowned for his incredible artistic talent, Franchi passed away December 2024 at the age of 87. A beloved member of the Winchester
Come speak French with new ‘Parlez-Vous Vacation’ class
The following was submitted by Nouvelle Maison: Planning a trip to France this spring? Join us for “Parlez-Vous Vacation,” a fun and interactive class designed to help you navigate France like a pro! Led by Erin Foley, Winchester High School’s French teacher, you’ll learn essential phrases and cultural
Boston Saxophone Quartet pays tribute to Peter Franchi with music, art at Jenks Center
Peter Franchi was fond of paintings that represented the vivid beauty of life, most notably “Luncheon of the Boating Party” by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, one of his favorite pieces. Renowned for his incredible artistic talent, Franchi passed away December 2024 at the age of 87. A beloved member of the Winchester
Organ extravaganza celebrates Winchester’s 175th and Bach’s 340th
Call it serendipity that paved the way for the organ extravaganza coming to First Congregational Church on March 21. Rev. Jane Ring Frank said they chose the date for a concert some time ago when they were setting the Ripley Concert Series Calendar. Frank said because she works with the
Winchester, Medford businesses cope with soaring egg prices
As bird flu outbreaks send egg prices climbing, local restaurants and bakeries must cope with shortages and decide when to raise prices. “We had to do a price increase on our breakfast menu, especially since it’s all based off of eggs,” said Jennifer Lemus-Flores, manager of Swanton Street Diner
REVIEW: Good food, good atmosphere, good times; you can’t go wrong with dinner at Lucia’s
Some 34 years ago, a very good looking man invited me out to dinner and we went to Lucia Ristorante on Hanover Street in Boston’s North End. I don’t remember a lot about the evening except everything was exceptional and being in the North End in evening light
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Boston Saxophone Quartet pays tribute to Peter Franchi with music, art at Jenks Center
Peter Franchi was fond of paintings that represented the vivid beauty of life, most notably “Luncheon of the Boating Party” by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, one of his favorite pieces. Renowned for his incredible artistic talent, Franchi passed away December 2024 at the age of 87. A beloved member of the Winchester
Organ extravaganza celebrates Winchester’s 175th and Bach’s 340th
Call it serendipity that paved the way for the organ extravaganza coming to First Congregational Church on March 21. Rev. Jane Ring Frank said they chose the date for a concert some time ago when they were setting the Ripley Concert Series Calendar. Frank said because she works with the
Winchester News launches first-ever election candidate guide
As the March 22 municipal election approaches, Winchester News — an independent nonprofit news organization covering the town of Winchester — has published its first comprehensive candidate guide, offering voters a detailed, nonpartisan resource to make informed decisions at the polls. The new digital guide, available on the Winchester News website, is
