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!
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to approve a supplemental budget to close the books on fiscal year 2026 and ensure seamless continuity for state services that residents rely on. The legislation also cuts
Community preservation funds, special education reserve pass in second session
Members debate the Forest Ridge land taking, which needs a two-thirds vote, after the Finance Committee opposed it and the Select Board split 2-2. A third session is set for Nov. 12.
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The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to approve a supplemental budget to close the books on fiscal year 2026 and ensure seamless continuity for state services that residents rely on. The legislation also cuts
The following was submitted by the Winchester Public Library: On Sunday, Nov. 22, the Winchester Public Library will host Ozzy and Ariel, members of Northampton-based klezmer band Burikes (boo-rri-kess, meaning “beets” in Yiddish), at the Griffin Museum of Photography, 67 Shore Road, for a family-friendly concert
Thanks to new grant funding, the Winchester Historical Society has added two new members to its ranks to help the organization continue to record and share stories about the town and its inhabitants. A three-year $300,000 grant from the Cummings Foundation, a Massachusetts-based philanthropic organization, has allowed
The following column was submitted by Sen. Pat Jehlen: Everyone agrees we need a lot more housing in Massachusetts. We’re spending billions of dollars and passing laws like the Affordable Homes Act and the MBTA Communities Act, hoping to create that housing. But at the same time, we’re
