The following was submitted by Northeast Metro Tech: The junior carpentry class at Northeast Metro Tech won an Apex Award for best PR Campaigns, Programs and Plans for Build-a-Bureau. Build-a-Bureau is a pilot program funded by Camber Development and Dacon’s Designed with Dignity philanthropy in which 32 students are
The following was submitted by Prassede Calabi: There will be a mini-planting and mulching of the Fast Forest at Wright-Locke Farm, 82 Ridge St., on Saturday, Oct. 5, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. It’s just a few hundred plants and mulching to protect the microbiome and
The following was submitted by the Town of Winchester: The General Election will be held Tuesday, Nov, 5 at Winchester High School for all precincts, from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Early voting will be held in the Winchester Room, 1st floor, Town Hall on the following dates/
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis led the passage of a bill in the Massachusetts Senate that would establish a special commission to review the adequacy and equity of the Massachusetts School Building Authority (MSBA) and make recommendations for necessary reforms.
The following was submitted by the Health Department: The Winchester Health Department will be holding several public flu clinics in October and November, with more COVID vaccination clinics still to be announced. Clinics will take place on the following dates: • Oct 9: High-Dose flu shots and updated COVID-19 shots. Those
The following was submitted by the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority: The Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority (MBTA) recently announced the Winchester Center station on the Lowell Commuter Rail Line will partially reopen on Monday, Sept. 30. The south end of the station will be fully accessible and will serve passengers riding
The following was submitted by the PGA of America REACH Foundation: The PGA of America REACH Foundation, the 501(c)(3) charitable foundation of the PGA of America, has announced the 2024 class for the PGA WORKS Fellowship, which includes Winchester’s own Hannah Corso. Corso currently attends the University
The following was submitted by the Winchester Community Music School: Around the country in independent/assisted living facilities and senior day programs, older adults are bonding with babies, toddlers and young parents through music-making, in Generations classes created by the international award-winning early childhood music program MUSIC TOGETHER® In partnership
The following was submitted by the office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sens. Jason Lewis and Pat Jehlen and state Reps. Michael Day and Michelle Ciccolo joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass a comprehensive maternal health bill that creates a state licensure pathway for midwives and lactation
The following was submitted by Arts Winchester: As part of Spirit Weekend, Arts Winchester board members gathered by their first permanent sculpture for a rainy thank you to the En Ka Society for their support. More specifically, the purchase of the “Away” sculpture by Dale Rogers was made possible by
The following was submitted by the office of Sen. Patricia Jehlen: Recently, state Sens. Patricia Jehlen and Jason Lewis and state Reps. Michael Day and Michelle Ciccolo joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass a bill to improve quality and oversight of long-term care which was signed into
The following was submitted by the Friends of Winchester Recreation: On Saturday, Sept. 28, the Friends of Winchester Recreation will be holding their first Pickleball Tournament at the Winchester Swim and Tennis Club, 105 Johnson Road, with a rain date of Sept. 29. The women’s tournament will be held
The following was submitted by Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church: On Friday, Sept. 27, live in-person and live streamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, 21 Church St., come for an inventive and dynamic evening of indie-pop, singer-songwriter stylings featuring Late Night Thoughts, an exciting, collaborative
The following was submitted by the office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sens. Jason Lewis and Pat Jehlen and state Reps. Michael Day and Michelle Ciccolo joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass an animal welfare bill that bans the use of elephants, big cats, bears, primates, and
The following was submitted by the Network for Social Justice: On Wednesday, Sept. 25, the Network for Social Justice is hosting a meet and greet with its new executive director Rebecca Slisz at Shanahan Real Estate, 552 Main St., from 6-7:30 p.m. There will be light snacks and
The following was submitted by the Prison Book Program: Prison Book Program (PBP) is proud to announce the addition of three distinguished individuals to its Board of Directors, including Winchester resident Judy Doctoroff. These new members bring a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to PBP’s mission of
