To the editor: The En Ka Society extends a HUGE heartfelt thank you to the Town of Winchester, local businesses, and individuals who graciously contributed to the success of this year’s En Ka Fair, “Rock the Smock.” Your unwavering support each year enables us to enrich so many in
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to approve a $63.4 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) to continue supporting Massachusetts residents and investing in the state’s future. The Senate’s budget
The following was submitted by the Riley Chapel: Riley Chapel will be holding its exhibit “Building Bridges: LGBTQIA+ & Immigration Experiences Through Photography & First-Person Stories.” The third annual Ripley presents Pride Exhibit, Family Diversity Projects’ BUILDING BRIDGES: Portraits of Immigrants and Refugees highlights the lived experience of migrating to
The following was submitted by Solmaz Amirnazmi: Winchester’s Mia Endo will perform in Boston Ballet’s production of Marius Petipa’s “The Sleeping Beauty” in the role of Lilac Fairy Page, including the opening night performance at the Citizens Opera House in Boston. Endo began dancing ballet at the
The following was submitted by Alix Ke, WHS Class of 2026 and intern at the Network for Social Justice June is PRIDE month, and Winchester is once again showing its commitment to inclusion, celebration, and the LGBTQ+ community. The town’s PRIDE Proclamation and Human Rights Statement, both available on
The following was submitted by the Office of Rep. Michael S. Day: Rep. Michael S. Day joined his colleagues at the second annual Military Appreciation Day ceremonies at the Massachusetts State House, where Winchester’s Gregory Quill was among those recognized and honored. Hosted by the Executive Office of Veterans
The following was submitted by Winchester Unitarian Society: On Saturday, June 6, the Winchester Unitarian Society presents the popular children’s music group “Matt Heaton and the Outside Toys” in a noontime concert on Winchester Town Day. Led by guitarist and singer Matt Heaton, the Outside Toys bring a zany
The following was submitted by a student group at McCall Middle School: Have you or your kids ever wanted to volunteer but were unsure where? Have you struggled to find places with fewer age restrictions? Many teens and youth want to volunteer but don’t know about the opportunities available
To the Editor: To my eye, the revised design for 972 Main St. is an improvement on the previous — approved — one. It appears now to be made of a single material (one hopes all in a single color,) and with a much more unified massing of parts. The earlier design
The following was submitted by Winchester Jumelage: On Thursday, June 11, Winchester Jumelage presents a delightful wine-and-cheese evening with Jessa Piaia personifying the well-known Isabella Stewart Gardner, intimate patroness of many artists, writers, and musicians. An accomplished traveler and astute collector, Gardner was a leading figure in American social and
The following was submitted by the Griffin Museum of Photography: The Griffin Museum of Photography will have the following exhibits ongoing from the end of May through the end of July. Check the individual exhibits below for more information. EXHIBITS AT A GLANCE Photosynthesis XXI On view: May 29 – June
The following was posted to the Winchester Town Page: Attention Winchester Residents: The Town of Winchester learned today (May 20) that an unknown organization is posing as the Town of Winchester Planning Commission (an entity which does not actually exist). The organization appears to be sending emails to permit applicants
Eric T. Shediac, of Winchester, MA, passed away peacefully and was wrapped in God’s loving grace on May 9, 2026, at the age of 59. Eric undertook every treatment available to him with optimism, perseverance and remarkable strength in his efforts to regain his health during his 10-month battle
The following was submitted by the Office of Rep. Michael Day: Rep. Michael S. Day recently received the 2026 Legislator of the Year Award from the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys (MATA), a professional association representing plaintiff-side personal injury attorneys and civil litigators across the Commonwealth. “I am deeply honored
The following was submitted by the Town of Winchester: On Monday, May 25, the VFW Post 3719 will host the annual Memorial Day Parade and Civic Exercises, with the parade stepping off at 9:15 a.m. from Laraway Road. The parade marshal will be Gregory Quill. Anyone marching in
The following was submitted by the Winchester Town Day Committee and WFEE: On Saturday, June 6, the town of Winchester will celebrate its 45th annual Town Day. Winchester Town Day had its beginning in the mid-1970s when a group of town residents decided that a late spring community party would
