September 24, 2023. Sherman “Whip” Saltmarsh, a lifetime Winchester resident and former Massachusetts State Representative and Select Board member, died on September 21. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10 at St. Mary’s Church and information about Mr. Saltmarsh and his many accomplishments can be found at https://memorial.lanefuneral.com/sherman-saltmarsh/5277709/index.php.
Immigration attorney Diann Slavit Baylis, who previously explored a run for Congress, is now shifting gears and launching a campaign for Governor’s Council in Massachusetts’ 6th District. Slavit Baylis, a Marblehead resident, announced she has taken out nomination papers from the Secretary of State’s Office and plans to
Students from Winchester Public Schools accompanied their teachers to the State House this month to share their experiences with performance-based assessments. Winchester school officials and teachers have attended briefings with legislators annually since 2016, but this was the first time students went with them. In these briefings, educators present their
The following as submitted by the Committee to Elect Stephen G. Ternullo: Republican candidate and U.S. Army veteran Stephen G. Ternullo recently announced that he has officially qualified for the Sept. 1 Republican primary ballot for state representative, representing Stoneham and Winchester, after submitting certified nomination signatures. Ternullo, a
When he took over the reins as School Committee chair on March 26, Tim Matthews said he hoped to be giving a very different speech. “After almost a year of preparation, followed by a sprint to last Saturday’s town wide vote, the disappointing result we face today has far
The Winchester Town Meeting Members Association (TMMA) supports informed discussion and decision-making for Town Meeting members. Its monthly Bulletin shares brief updates from town boards and commissions about their current work. Winchester News will publish each Bulletin as it’s released so all residents can stay informed. Winchester News has
Immigration attorney Diann Slavit Baylis, who previously explored a run for Congress, is now shifting gears and launching a campaign for Governor’s Council in Massachusetts’ 6th District. Slavit Baylis, a Marblehead resident, announced she has taken out nomination papers from the Secretary of State’s Office and plans to
Students from Winchester Public Schools accompanied their teachers to the State House this month to share their experiences with performance-based assessments. Winchester school officials and teachers have attended briefings with legislators annually since 2016, but this was the first time students went with them. In these briefings, educators present their
After almost three weeks of practices and four scrimmages, the Winchester High baseball team can’t wait to get the season underway against non-league Wellesley later today, April 2, in the home opener at Ciarcia Field, starting at 4:15 p.m. The Red & Black enjoyed much success last
