Special to the News from Winchester Hospital Jan 4, 2023
Winchester Hospital is celebrating the birth of one of the first babies born in the New Year. Meet Graziella Lee Romano, born at 3:13 am on January 1, weighing in at 6 pounds 10 ounces, 19.5” tall. Mom and Dad, Ariana and Jeff, are the proud parents.
Back story: Ariana was diagnosed with cancer at age 30 and after many rounds of chemo could not have children. Graziella was born via surrogate – Ariana’s cousin!
Residents encouraged to share their perspectives to inform local news coverage
The $94 million school opened in August 2025 with an all-electric, net-zero design and a clean-energy project town officials call Winchester’s largest.
Winchester nonprofit receives three years of funding from Cummings Foundation
The following was submitted by the Friends of the Fells: This April, Friends of the Fells staff and volunteers gathered at various locations in the Fells to collect data on dog waste left in the Reservation, calling the event a “PoopBlitz.” The name was inspired by a “bioblitz,” a community
For most high school state tournament teams in any sport, the ending is always disappointing. But upon reflection, they inevitably realize by just getting there means they still enjoyed success. The Winchester High boys volleyball team (11-10), the 19th seed in the Division 1 state tournament, falls into that
Residents encouraged to share their perspectives to inform local news coverage
After 20 years as a high school athletic director – the last 13 in Winchester – Marc Arria is leaving the world of high school sports, telling the Winchester News, “I decided after 20 years as an AD to go into real estate,” while adding, “I have two young kids at home
The following was submitted by Winchester Porchfest: On Saturday, June 13, Winchester will hold its annual Porchfest celebration, from 12-5 p.m. throughout the community. The rain date for the event is Sunday, June 14. Winchester Porchfest is a free, one-day community music celebration where local musicians perform
