By Jack LeMenager, Winchester Historical Commission Chair, Nov. 25, 2023 What attracted us to Winchester in the first place? Many residents would cite its excellent schools as well as its proximity to Boston. The town’s historic built environment would also rank high on that short list. It is the
By Peter Casey Nov. 21, 2023 Traffic is flowing again on Lake St. as Winchester’s Department of Public Works opened the bridge that connects Main St. to Wildwood St. As soon as the detour and road closed signs came down, with little fanfare cars started traveling in both directions.
By Rachel Whitehouse Nov. 21, 2023 It was winter 2020, in the depths of the pandemic, and Irina Puscasu, co-leader of Winchester Girl Scout Troops 79021 and 82793, was worried about her scouts who were isolated and couldn’t meet in person. She and fellow troop leader Nancy Conroy wanted
Mary New continues to share some of the photos she takes when she's out in her Wolcott Terrace backyard abutting the Middlesex Fells.
Special to the News from Jack LeMenager Nov. 21, 2023 The adjournment of the Fall 2023 Town Meeting on Thursday, November 16, also marked the wrap-up of the launch of the new Winchester Town Meeting Members Association (TMMA). Inaugurated in late September, the group’s mission is to enable well-informed
Special to the News Nov 7, 2023 The Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church, 34 Dix St. in Winchester, will hold its annual Holiday Faire on Saturday, November 11, from 8:30am to 2:00pm. Crawford’s Famous Apple Pies and Fabulous Cookie Bar; the Christmas Room with a splendid array
Special to the News from Prassede Calibi Nov. 14, 2023 The WIN Fast Forest is closing in on its goal for fall site preparation at Wright-Locke Farm. This project of the WFMCHub is turning a bit of low-habitat value wetlands into high value mature forest. By super-charging the soil and
By Charlene Band Winchester resident Katherine Mucci, an elementary school student, has been busy helping to purchase food supplies for the Rotary Club of Winchester. Why does the Rotary Club need food supplies? It’s for the Thanksgiving Holiday Basket service project for the Council of Social Concern. Katherine is
Special to the News Nov. 14, 2023 Join Peter Pulsifer and Hilda Wong-Doo of the Winchester Cultural District for a guided tour through the Winchester Riverwalk exhibit on Friday, November 17. Peter and Hilda will talk about the inspiration for the exhibit and introduce Hoverlay, the augmented reality platform. The
Special to the News from Winchester Health Department Nov. 7, 2023 There will be a seasonal 2023-2024 COVID-19 Vaccine Clinic, for ages 5 yrs. and older. One (1) dose of this updated vaccine is all that is needed to protect from severe illness. Those with medical conditions may require additional
From the Town website The Town of Winchester wants to improve how it shares and exchanges information with people who live, work, or own a business in Winchester. As part of this effort, the Town is launching an online survey to understand how community members would like to receive communication
Special to the News, Nov. 7, 2023 WEDNESDAY, NOVEMBER 8, 7:00—8:00 PM, Large Meeting Room, Winchester Public Library Sol Gittleman, author and Professor Emeritus at Tufts University, will discuss his book An Accidental Triumph: The Improbable History of American Higher Education. Hardly a day passes without some
By Ron Latanision Nov 4, 2023 Ever since local resident David Wilson asked me to be the first speaker of the Jenks Center’s newly formed Science & Technology discussion group, I’ve been completely engaged in the finding good speakers and eventually began hosting the discussions. All members of
Special to the News from Caren Connolly Nov. 4, 2023 Write, revise, reflect and try again. That was the message that award winning authors brought to Winchester students during WFEE’s Authorfest on Oct. 26. Scores of volunteers welcomed 17 presenters to the town’s five elementary schools and the
An author reads from his new book, and SoulCollage®, a spiritual art project. On Friday, Nov. 3, at 7:30 p.m. in-person and live-streamed. A unique and moving event, featuring critically acclaimed author, Stephen P. Kiernan. After last year’s triumphant reading from “Universe of Two,” Kiernan returns to
By Rachel Whitehouse It’s been almost one year since Winchester Town Meeting voted to adopt the Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) bylaw. The bylaw allows for the creation of ADUs in order to one, provide Winchester property owners with an opportunity to age in place by creating an independent living
