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Mary New continues to share some of the photos she takes when she's out in her Wolcott Terrace backyard abutting the Middlesex Fells.
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Winchester Public Library introduces its new seed catalog
Library-goers might be surprised to see the return of an old-fashioned card catalog cabinet, and even more surprised to see what it contains. Not cards but garden seeds, the brainchild of Young Adult and Reference Librarian Amanda Gogel. “I started gardening two years ago,” she says, “and I wanted to
Rabbit and cold damage: a tough winter in our gardens
I have seen some extensive and unexpected rabbit damage over the past few weeks as I have been getting out into client’s gardens. As someone who recommends plants and helps people in the fight to protect their plants, this is becoming an even more varied and moving target. Every
PET OF THE WEEK: Bailey Blue
Jessica Jussino is the pet parent of Bailey Blue, a 2 1/2-year-old golden retriever. Bailey is well-known around Winchester. Artie at Fells Ace Hardware was one of her first friends and taught her “paw” when she was only a few months old. She also loves Emi and Jill at
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
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Winchester High School Model UN hosts 8th annual conference
On Sunday, April 6, the eighth rendition of WinMUN, Winchester High School’s annual Model United Nations conference, kicked off with the strike of a gavel. This year marked a new milestone, with over 300 delegates representing 26 schools across more than four states — doubling last year’s attendance. Backed
Select Board finalizes Town Meeting warrant, backs flood fix, reviews tree rules
The Select Board on April 7 approved the 56-article warrant for the 2025 Spring Town Meeting and advanced a series of proposals ranging from flood mitigation funding and outdoor dining approvals to new draft regulations under the town’s tree bylaw and a commercial waste pilot program. Board members also
Rep. Michael Day helps pass FY25 supplemental budget
The following was submitted by the Office of Rep. Michael Day: The Massachusetts House of Representatives passed a $1.3 billion supplemental budget on April 9 that includes $353 million for education related investments and $828 million for transportation related investments. “Recognizing the budgetary pressures our towns are under because
Key boards to finalize positions ahead of Winchester Town Meeting
Multiple Winchester boards and committees will hold critical public meetings ahead of the April 28 Spring Town Meeting, offering residents opportunities to weigh in on 56 warrant articles ranging from zoning changes to budget appropriations. Select Board’s meeting The Select Board plans to finalize its positions on warrant articles