By Reed Pugh July 21, 2023. For the past seven years, the Aberjona Initiative, a working group of the Conservation Commission, has been working to remove invasive plants, improve habitat and open access to our beautiful waterways in downtown Winchester. With limited funds, the efforts have been focused on Mill
By Reed Pugh July 17, 2023. Everyone is having challenges with rabbits in their gardens, and it has gotten worse in recent years. The following is an immersive dive into rabbits and strategies to manage their browsing on plants in your garden. First, there are, for the most part, two
From Town Engineer Matt Shuman July 17, 2023. July 13, 2023 RE: Lake Street Bridge Closure Dear Resident: Later this month, the Town will close the Lake Street bridge to vehicular traffic. The bridge will be closed at all times (24 hours per day, 7 days per week) for the
Special from Jade Scott July 17, 2023. My name is Jade Scott and I am the head of publicity for Winchester Cooperative Theater. Winchester Cooperative Theater would like to inform you of this summer’s production of High School Musical 2, debuting July 27th and 28th at 11 AM and
By Peter Cheimets July 13, 2023. A few days ago, my wife Karen Benedek and I were trying to get in a walk between downpours when we came upon a mallard duck standing on Arlington Street quacking at a near hysterical pitch. We quickly determined that the duck was calling
By Jack LeMenager July 10, 2023. In a year that has seen retirements of several long-time Winchester town staff members and managers, yet another one has served his last day. On June 30, veteran Winchester Building Commissioner and Zoning Enforcement Officer Al Wile bid adieu to his department and Town
By Hilda Wong-Doo, Guest Contributor, Winchester Cultural District Managing Partnership Chair The summer season is underway in the Winchester Cultural District with outdoor art and events all season! The Griffin Museum of Photography launched its fourth annual Photoville x Winchester exhibition with Photoville cubes, Photosynthesis and Our Town on the
Special to the News by Fred Yen The Winchester Farmers Market will begin the new school season with its fifth Organizations Fair on September 9, from 9:30 to 1:30. Between 40 and 50 organizations and faith communities will be on hand to welcome shoppers and anyone interested in
Special to the News by Fred Yen The Winchester Farmers Market will begin the new school season with its fifth Organizations Fair on September 9, from 9:30 to 1:30. Between 40 and 50 organizations and faith communities will be on hand to welcome shoppers and anyone interested in
By Richard Rohan, Guest Contributor, Precinct 2 Town Meeting representative, Master Plan Implementation Committee June 18, 2023. At its June 13th meeting, the Winchester Planning Board heard a presentation from Chair Diab Jerius regarding new state regulations under Chapter 40A Section 3A, the so-called MBTA or Section 3A zoning. A
Event at Jenks will Highlight New Affordable Housing Opportunities An informational session on new affordable housing opportunities in Winchester will be held at the Jenks Center (109 Skillings Road) on Thursday, May 11, 1:00-2:30 pm. Attendees can learn about affordable units for moderate and middle-income households, with expected
May 3, 2023 That’s a Wrap: Spring Town Meeting Concludes after Three Sessions Traffic Funding Source Changed, Bylaw Proposals Denied, FY24 Budget Approved By: Jennifer Haefeli Winchester, MA — Spring Town Meeting concluded its business just before 10 pm on Monday, May 1, after three sessions where Town Meeting Members
