Winchester News awarded $75,000 Cummings Grant
Winchester nonprofit receives three years of funding from Cummings Foundation
Friends of the Fells ‘PoopBlitz’ documents 100+ pounds of dog waste in the Fells
The following was submitted by the Friends of the Fells: This April, Friends of the Fells staff and volunteers gathered at various locations in the Fells to collect data on dog waste left in the Reservation, calling the event a “PoopBlitz.” The name was inspired by a “bioblitz,” a community
Rep. Michael S. Day helps pass civil rights and technology bill
The following was submitted by the Office of Rep. Michael S. Day: Rep. Michael S. Day recently joined his colleagues in passing H.5444, An Act relative to civil rights and technology. Day, who chairs the Joint Committee on the Judiciary, helped re-draft the bill and carried the debate on
Griffin Museum, Network for Social Justice hosting Winchester’s first PRIDE Tea Dance
The following was submitted by the Network for Social Justice: On Sunday, June 14, the Network for Social Justice will hold a PRIDE Tea Dance, from 2-4 p.m., at the Griffin Museum of Photography, 67 Shore Road. The event rain date is Saturday, June 20. What is a “Tea
Winchester Chamber of Commerce, Arts Winchester invite residents to Town Day Beer Garden
The following was submitted by the Winchester Chamber of Commerce: On Saturday, June 6, the Winchester Chamber of Commerce and Arts Winchester invite you to join them as Town Day 2026 wraps up with an unforgettable afternoon at the Town Day Beer Garden, from 3-6 p.m., on the outdoor
Nouvelle Maison offers ‘The Art of the Home Bar’ on June 11
The following was submitted by Nouvelle Maison: On Thursday, June 11, discover how a few essential bottles, bar tools, and techniques can transform your home bar with “The Art of the Home Bar at Nouvelle Maison,” from 7-9 p.m. at Nouvelle Maison, 30 Church St. We’ll sip on
WFEE Road Race open to families, individual runners
The following was submitted by the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence: Lace up your sneakers and kick off Winchester’s annual community celebration with a 2.5 or 5 mile walk or run. Run as an individual or get the whole family involved, strollers are welcome. The race starts at
Free Bike Rodeo for kids Coming to Winchester Town Day
The following was submitted by Walk & Roll Winchester: Families with children in grades K–5 are invited to participate in a free Bike Rodeo during Winchester Town Day on Saturday, June 6, at Winchester High School. The event is being organized by volunteers from Walk & Roll Winchester and
WIN Fast Forest and Grow Local will be giving away seedlings on Town Day
The following was submitted by the WIN Fast Forest: The WIN Fast Forest and Grow Local are giving away some 200 native seedlings and seed packets at their booth on Saturday, June 6 at Town Day. Mostly perennials, these plants will brighten your garden and draw pollinators of all sorts.
Winchester to celebrate 6th annual PRIDEfest
The following was submitted by the Network for Social Justice: Mark your calendars for Winchester’s 6th annual PRIDEfest, a student-led celebration of the LGBTQ+ community supported by the Network for Social Justice, on Thursday, June 11 (rain date: June 12), from 4:30-6:30 p.m., at the town
Bow Sim Mark Tai Chi Arts to perform at Winchester Town Day
The following was submitted by Dr. Cecilia Wong: On Saturday, June 6, Bow Sim Mark Tai Chi Arts members will perform Tai Chi Chuan, Fan, Sword, Leung Yi, and Tong Bei at 10 a.m. at Winchester Common during Town Day festivities. 麥寶嬋太極武藝協會 成員表演太極拳、太極扇、太極劍、兩儀拳、及通背拳等。 This year
It’s time to flock the schools with annual teacher celebration flamingos for WFEE!
The following was submitted by the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence: Celebrate the teachers who’ve gone the extra mile for your kids! This June, WFEE is proud to launch Teacher Tribute 2026, a community-wide effort to celebrate the extraordinary educators who inspire, support, and challenge Winchester students every day.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: En Ka thanks the Winchester community
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
Sen. Jason Lewis, Mass. Senate pass Fiscal Year 2027 state budget
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
Winchester’s Ripley Chapel presents ‘Building Bridges’ Pride exhibit
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
Winchester dancer Mia Endo to perform in Boston Ballet’s production ‘The Sleeping Beauty’
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