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.
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sens. Jason Lewis and Pat Jehlen and state Reps. Michael S. Day and Michelle Ciccolo joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass joint resolutions S.2684 and H.4692 in the Senate and House of Representatives
The following was submitted by SAIL Magazine: SAIL Magazine Editor-in-Chief Lydia Mullan has been named Young Journalist of the Year by the Yachting Journalists Association (YJA). Mullan was selected for her work surrounding the wreck of the 40-foot sailing yacht Alliance and the crew’s subsequent rescue under the cover
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is continuing a public hearing on plans for a planned Chapter 40B building at Washington and Swanton streets to Dec. 10. The two sites at 278-292 Washington St. and 16-20 Swanton St. are abandoned commercial spaces, including a dry cleaners and a Mexican grille.
On a cold and blustery day, two post-graduate Winchester High School students and others stood outside the Stop & Shop inviting folks to buy luminary kits as part of the Unite with Light event planned for Sunday, Dec. 14. The successful program was started by Mairin Norton, a high-schooler who
The following was submitted by the Jenks Center: On Friday, Dec. 5, the Jenks Center, welcomes residents to learn about Age-Friendly Winchester, beginning at 10 a.m. The Town of Winchester was declared an “Age-Friendly Community” by AARP in 2018. The goal of Age-friendly Winchester is to actively work towards
The following was submitted by the Glen Doherty Memorial Wrestling Tournament: On Saturday, Dec. 13, the first Glen Doherty Memorial Wrestling Tournament will be held at Winchester High School gymnasium, 80 Skillings Road, beginning at 9:45 a.m. with an introduction and the National Anthem. At 10 a.m.
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sens. Jason Lewis and Pat Jehlen and state Reps. Michael S. Day and Michelle Ciccolo joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass joint resolutions S.2684 and H.4692 in the Senate and House of Representatives
There was plenty to celebrate this fall for Coach Michelle Ross’ Winchester High girls soccer team. The varsity roster was made up of many young players that included eight freshmen, but they still managed to compile an 14-2-2 regular season record to secure another Middlesex League championship for the fourth
