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.
Massachusetts officials are asking residents to leave the fireworks to the professionals. According to Mass.gov, “there have been more than 550 fires and explosions involving illegal fireworks in Massachusetts in the past five years. Six firefighters were injured in these incidents, and damages were estimated at nearly $1 million.
The following was submitted by Everett Bank: Everett Bank is pleased to announce that Dr. Maura E. Sullivan, MD, a primary care pediatrician at Pediatricians, Inc. in Winchester, has joined its Board of Directors. A pediatrician since 1996, Sullivan currently serves as director of her practice, which has a mission
As the fiscal year for the Massachusetts state budget comes to a close, Sen. Jason Lewis broke down the upcoming year during a virtual town hall meeting last week. The budget for fiscal year 2026 is $61.4 billion, up $3 billion from last year’s $58 billion. Lewis said
Dozens of children laughed and played at the brand-new playgrounds at Leonard and McDonald fields on a scorching summer afternoon. For many, the school year had just ended, and the excitement of summer stretched ahead. These vibrant new play spaces offered kids the perfect spot to run, make friends, and
For most people, the Fourth of July is about barbecues, fireworks and enjoying the warm summertime weather. But here are 10 things, we bet you didn’t know about the holiday! 1) July 4 is not the actual date of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The Second Continental
It’s been almost a year since Insight Recovery Treatment Center opened its doors in Winchester. And in that time, the need for treatment and support services has grown so much that owners Steven Kent, Jon Baer and Rich Trainor are expanding. “That’s been our goal from the beginning,
With the hot weather once again invading New England for the upcoming Fourth of July holiday, we asked our photographer Frank Siteman to head over to Shannon Beach and grab a few photos. Frank sent up the drone and took some marvelous photos of local residents cooling off on the
Your article of June 23rd disturbed me. Winchester teachers will “test” two different new literacy programs on Winchester students as part of their curriculum. Parents won’t be told if their child is part of one of the tests. Why are new teaching programs being “tested” as part of the
