There’s a new church in town, St. Peter’s Anglican Church of Uganda, in the former Second Congregational Church on Washington St. Rev. Amos Kimera is the rector and pictures on Facebook show the ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 25. The church spokesperson could not be reached for a comment.
The Anglican Church of Uganda is among the church groups “in communion” with the Anglican church, which in the United States is know as the Episcopal Church.
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to approve a $63.4 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) to continue supporting Massachusetts residents and investing in the state’s future. The Senate’s budget
Imagine your salary is cut drastically. But your expenses are growing fast – rent and utilities keep going up, and health insurance premiums are skyrocketing. You may lose your home, and you begin to worry about providing for your family. For David Gauthier, this scenario is not imaginary – though it’s
Paras Bhayani will step down from the Select Board effective July 14, ending a 16-month tenure. Bhayani told the Winchester News he has sent a letter of resignation to Select Board Chair Anthea Brady. In an interview, he said the decision was driven by personal and family circumstances, which he
The following was submitted by the Office of Rep. Michael S. Day: Rep. Michael S. Day joined his colleagues at the second annual Military Appreciation Day ceremonies at the Massachusetts State House, where Winchester’s Gregory Quill was among those recognized and honored. Hosted by the Executive Office of Veterans
To the editor: The En Ka Society extends a HUGE heartfelt thank you to the Town of Winchester, local businesses, and individuals who graciously contributed to the success of this year’s En Ka Fair, “Rock the Smock.” Your unwavering support each year enables us to enrich so many in
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to approve a $63.4 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) to continue supporting Massachusetts residents and investing in the state’s future. The Senate’s budget
The following was submitted by the Riley Chapel: Riley Chapel will be holding its exhibit “Building Bridges: LGBTQIA+ & Immigration Experiences Through Photography & First-Person Stories.” The third annual Ripley presents Pride Exhibit, Family Diversity Projects’ BUILDING BRIDGES: Portraits of Immigrants and Refugees highlights the lived experience of migrating to
If you ride your bike in the Boston area, you encounter graffiti pretty much everywhere. It’s obnoxious and unsettling, because it leads to a sense that civic-minded people are on the losing end while vandals are able to gain the upper hand. The Somerville Community Path from Davis Square
