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Swim Winchester hosted its “Polar Plunge” event on Saturday, April 13, at Mystic Lake’s Shannon Beach. Check out photos by Frank Siteman at the event by clicking on this link:
Residents take ‘Polar Plunge’ at Swim Winchester event
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John Bellaire, 22, among youngest townwide winners in Winchester history
He won all eight precincts after a door-to-door campaign that emphasized direct voter contact over institutional backing.
13 YEARS OF DATA, ONE SATURDAY: Takeaways from Winchester’s override vote and the races that surrounded it
Winchester News reviewed precinct-level election results from every annual town election since 2014 — 13 years of data covering turnout, ballot questions, Select Board races, School Committee contests and Planning Board results — and compared them against the March 21 preliminary numbers. The 2026 results have not yet been certified by Town
With override rejected, Winchester shifts from campaigning to budget planning
After Winchester voters rejected an $11.5 million Proposition 2 1/2 override on Election Day, March 21, the governing question in town has shifted from persuasion to arithmetic. Select Board member Bill McGonigle, who served on the Yes for Winchester campaign, said the defeat has changed how he approaches
Third No Kings Rally for Winchester, Medford area set for March 28
Winchester will hold its third No Kings rally this weekend and include a new addition to its program – a community walk toward town before the rally. Organizers of Winchester’s third No Kings rally hope to draw in more than 1,000 people to the March 28 event. Other rallies
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John Bellaire, 22, among youngest townwide winners in Winchester history
He won all eight precincts after a door-to-door campaign that emphasized direct voter contact over institutional backing.
Network for Social Justice to celebrate 35th anniversary
The following was submitted by the Network for Social Justice: The Network For Social Justice turns 35 this spring! There will be a celebration on Saturday, April 11, from 7-9:30 p.m., at the Sons of Italy, 117 Swanton St., Winchester. Connect with your local friends and neighbors as
Winchester Community Music School presents Jazz Jam Session
The following was submitted by the Winchester Community Music School: On Saturday, March 28, join the community at Winchester Community Music School, 407 Highland Ave., for a Jazz Jam Session, an afternoon of fun, spontaneous jazz playing, beginning at 3 p.m. Instrumentalists and vocalists of all skill levels are
13 YEARS OF DATA, ONE SATURDAY: Takeaways from Winchester’s override vote and the races that surrounded it
Winchester News reviewed precinct-level election results from every annual town election since 2014 — 13 years of data covering turnout, ballot questions, Select Board races, School Committee contests and Planning Board results — and compared them against the March 21 preliminary numbers. The 2026 results have not yet been certified by Town