The Winchester Health Department is offering free Narcan kits. Residents can pick them up anonymously.
The kits can save lives that could be lost to opioid or fentanyl overdoses.
Each kit contains: 2 Narcan nasal spray, Fentayl test strips, substance use and mental health help lines and resources.
For more information, email healthdept@winchester.us or call 781-721-7121.
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
Dead fish reported along the bike path between Lake Street and Horn Pond Brook Road appear to be river herring that could not reach Horn Pond.
The Winchester Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) has approved a comprehensive permit for a proposed residential/commercial development at 278-292 Washington St./12-16 Swanton St. “The Board grants the application a 40B comprehensive permit to build one three-story apartment building containing 64 dwelling units, with a lobby, courtyard and commercial
The following was posted to the Winchester Town Page: Attention Winchester Residents: The Town of Winchester learned today (May 20) that an unknown organization is posing as the Town of Winchester Planning Commission (an entity which does not actually exist). The organization appears to be sending emails to permit applicants
The following was submitted by Alix Ke, WHS Class of 2026 and intern at the Network for Social Justice June is PRIDE month, and Winchester is once again showing its commitment to inclusion, celebration, and the LGBTQ+ community. The town’s PRIDE Proclamation and Human Rights Statement, both available on
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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
The following was submitted by Winchester Unitarian Society: On Saturday, June 6, the Winchester Unitarian Society presents the popular children’s music group “Matt Heaton and the Outside Toys” in a noontime concert on Winchester Town Day. Led by guitarist and singer Matt Heaton, the Outside Toys bring a zany
