The following was submitted by Town Clerk MaryEllen Marshall: Ballot Question #4 on the 2026 State Election Ballot would allow eligible individuals to register to vote or update their voter registration address on Election Day. Currently, the deadline for voter registration is 10 days prior to Election Day. The law,
Staff Reports | CommonWealth Beacon Get ready for a long ballot. The Massachusetts House, Senate, and governor are responsible for the vast majority of what becomes law in the Commonwealth, but they’re not the only ones with that power. Individuals can also propose changes to state law or the state
The following was submitted by St. Eulalia’s Church: On Sunday, Oct. 18, St. Eulalia’s Church 50 Ridge St., will present “Voices fir Ukraine” benefit concert, from 2-5 p.m. The concert is scheduled from 2-3:30 p.m., followed by a reception until 5 o’clock.
The following was submitted by Prassede Calabi: What’s going on at WIN Fast Forest? Check out the following: Fast Forest second birthday On Saturday, Oct. 24, Fast Forest will celebrate its second birthday with a potluck dinner at the Wright-Locke Farm barn, 82 Ridge St., from 4:30-
The following was submitted by the Winchester Historical Society: The Winchester Historical Society is pleased to welcome Chuck Bunting as director of education and Darian Neckermann as director of communications. Bunting will focus on expanding the Society’s educational programs and finding new and engaging ways to bring Winchester’s
The following was submitted by the League of Women Voters of Winchester: On Thursday, Oct. 15, the League of Women Voters Winchester is hosting a Candidates’ Forum featuring Rep. Michael S. Day and Stephen Ternullo, the two candidates running to represent the Massachusetts House of Representatives 31st District. This event
The following was submitted by Sophia Liu: In response to growing concerns over falling tree hazards and municipal forestry resources, Winchester High School junior Sophia Liu has launched a comprehensive community initiative aimed at safeguarding Winchester’s public tree canopy. Developed as part of Liu’s Girl Scout Gold Award
The following was submitted by Town Clerk MaryEllen Marshall: Attention Winchester residents, if you are not registered to vote and are eligible, please check out the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’s Online Voter Registration feature. This is available to those residents who are currently not registered as a voter in Winchester
The following was submitted by the Historical Society: To celebrate the 20 years of stewardship, the Historical Society invites the community to “20 Years and Counting: A House in Good Hands” on Sunday, Oct. 25, from 2–5 p.m. Come explore treasures from the collections, see fascinating before-and-
The following was submitted by the First Congregational Church: On Sunday, Oct. 18, join First Congregational Church on the Town Common, from 10-11 a.m., where the congregational will swing, celebrate and give thanks for all of God’s creatures, blessing of animal companions. Rain location: Chidley Hall. All
Words of Resistance. That is what is written on one side of a postcard on my refrigerator, under which is a snippet about Pastor Martin Niemöller who was “an early Nazi supporter who was later imprisoned for more than seven years for opposing Hitler’s regime. After liberation, he was
The following was submitted by the Winchester Unitarian Society: For the second consecutive year, “Dr. Feverdream’s Halloween Experiment” will take over Winchester Unitarian Society (WUS), where multi-sensory installations, animatronics, immersive sets, hundreds of props, and dozens of actors promise visitors a Haunted House experience like no other. The
The following was submitted by Book Ends: A SPOOKY Books & Brews Bookfair @ Medford Brewing Company Calling all beer and book lovers: it’s time to celebrate October properly with a spooky-themed book fair featuring local authors. A SPOOKY Books & Brews Bookfair @ Medford Brewing Company, 30 Harvard Ave.
The following was submitted by the Town of Winchester: The Town of Winchester is holding a 30-day public review period for its revised aggregation plan for WinPower. WinPower is the town’s official electricity supply program, active since July 2017. The aggregation plan describes how the electricity program is
If you’re looking for something fun to do during the spooky season, whether it's for the entire family or adults only, check out these Halloween events happening either in Winchester or in a nearby community: Halloween Bash The Winchester Chamber of Commerce, Family Action Network and Winchester
The following was submitted by the Winchester Farmers Market: On Saturday, Oct. 10, come to the Farmers Market for International Day and celebrate the many cultures that enrich the community! Music and dance take center stage, with performances from a wide variety of groups: The Winchester Community Music School'
