On a recent sunny day, while strolling through the downtown business district, the Winchester News ran into the most unlikely person.
His name is Ron Diberto, but he’s best know as the “Mill City Santa” from Lowell.
So, what was he doing in Winchester?
Dilberto said he wanted to see what Winchester’s like so he was wandering around downtown.
And he was nice enough to let us snap his photo! Happy holidays!
The following was submitted by the Jenks Center: On Thursday, Feb. 27, the Jenks Center will host a Coffee Hour with Town Manager Beth Rudolph, from 9-10:30 a.m. at the center, 109 Skillings Road. Please join us for a continental breakfast and an informal discussion, where the town
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The following was submitted by the Jenks Center: On Thursday, Feb. 27, the Jenks Center will host a Coffee Hour with Town Manager Beth Rudolph, from 9-10:30 a.m. at the center, 109 Skillings Road. Please join us for a continental breakfast and an informal discussion, where the town
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