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How well do you know Winchester?

July 24, 2024 . 1:35 PM

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Last time we had one winner. Anne Hoenicke guessed it’s on the Town Common. See last week’s to refresh your memory. Photographer Mike Arwe says, “It’s a weather-proof cover for an electrical connection. I assume for the tree lights on the common.” He even includes a link to a Simpsons episode - look for the reference at about 16 seconds.

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