Mary New has offered to share some of the photos she takes when she's out in her Wolcott Terrace backyard abutting the Middlesex Fells. Mary sent us this information about her hobby: Hi, I'm Mary New, a Winchester resident since 2004. I have lived next to the Fells since 2005 and often see owls, hawks, coyotes, foxes and more in my backyard or close by. The Middlesex Fells and Long Pond, particularly, is my backyard and my happy place.
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis was reappointed by Senate President Karen Spilka as the Senate chair of the Joint Committee on Education in the Massachusetts Legislature for the 2025-26 legislative session. Lewis will also continue to serve as a member
The following was submitted by the Office of Rep. Michael Day: State Rep. Michael S. Day, D-Stoneham and Winchester, will serve as the House chairman for the Massachusetts Legislature’s Joint Committee on the Judiciary after his nomination from House Speaker Ronald Mariano and unanimous confirmation by his caucus colleagues.
The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) estimates that food waste accounts for more than 25% of trash after recycling. That means more than 1 million tons of food waste not even being composted. That’s why MassDEP has been active in promoting programs to eliminate food waste for not
Fiscal trade-offs, literacy, Special Education and “optimizing the relative roles among the Select Board, School Committee and Finance Committee in developing the annual school budget” were all on the table during the School Committee candidate’s debate March 6 at the Jenks Center. The event was sponsored by the League
The following was submitted by the Winchester Cooperative Theatre: Get ready to be transported to the heart of the Serengeti as The Winchester Cooperative Theatre proudly presents its spring 2025 production of “Disney’s The Lion King Jr.!” This unforgettable theatrical experience is packed with breathtaking music, dazzling performances, and
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis was reappointed by Senate President Karen Spilka as the Senate chair of the Joint Committee on Education in the Massachusetts Legislature for the 2025-26 legislative session. Lewis will also continue to serve as a member
The following was submitted by Emma Rhode: The Winchester High School girls Nordic ski team won first in the Mass Bay West Ski league. This has been an unprecedented season for the team. The boys Nordic ski team placed third in the league. The girls placement for the top five
The state high school tournament season can be cruel. A fantastic winning regular season record (16-4) in arguably the most competitive league (Middlesex League) in the state does not guarantee success in the postseason. The Winchester Red & Black boys basketball team experienced that heartbreak in a Division 1 Round
