The following was submitted by the Winchester Co-operative Bank: Winchester Co-operative Bank is proud to announce the completion of its “Checking for Charity” campaign, which has resulted in a total of $10,000 in donations to four local non-profit organizations. Through this initiative made possible by our customers, the following
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 are pleased to announce that Winchester will receive $757,000 in Chapter 90 funds from the state to fund local transportation infrastructure. This funding,
Happy summer, readers! Winchester News has made great strides in its two-year existence. We are always looking to increase coverage and improve where we can, but on a shoestring budget. There are still things currently beyond our reach. As you know, we mainly fundraise at the end of the year
The following was submitted by Letters Trellis: Letters Trellis will be back at the Winchester Farmers Market this Saturday, Aug. 16. During these lazy days of summer, what could be easier than writing a refreshing letter to a friend or loved one? Stop by, and write your letter on stationery
The following was submitted by Rockport Music: More than 60 young musicians across 19 Eastern Massachusetts communities will enjoy the learning opportunity of a lifetime over the next two weeks at Rockport Music’s annual Cape Ann Jazz Workshop. The workshop, now in its 10th year and second at Endicott
The following was submitted by SAIL Magazine: Firecrown Media has announced the promotion of Lydia Mullan to editor-in-chief of SAIL Magazine. Mullan has been with SAIL for nearly eight years, most recently as managing editor. She has twice been named the marine industry’s best adventure writer by Boating Writers
The following was submitted by Chabad of Wakefield: On Sunday, Aug. 10, from 1 to 3 p.m., Chabad of Wakefield will host the town’s first-ever Jewish Cultural Festival at the historic bandstand on the Wakefield Common. This community-wide event is expected to draw hundreds of attendees from Wakefield
The following was submitted by the Winchester Public Library: On Thursday, Aug. 14, the Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St., presents author Jane Parks Gardner, who will talk about her new book, “The Wreck of the Circus Ship Royal Tar,” from 7-8 p.m. in the large meeting room. Based
The following was submitted by the First Congregational Church in Winchester: On Thursday, Aug. 14, the First Congregational Church in Winchester, UCC, 21 Church St. invites you to Movie Night on the church lawn for “The Wild Robot,” starting at 7:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair to
The following was submitted by the Office of the Town Clerk: The Education Facilities Planning & Building Committee is seeking four residents to volunteer for the committee. This committee is charged with the preparation and periodic adjustment of the Winchester Public School Facilities Master Plan, and oversight of school renovation,
The following was submitted by the Massachusetts National Guard: Tech. Sgt. Jose Barada, a Swampscott native and a respiratory therapist at Winchester Hospital, recently returned from a two-week deployment for training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, where he served with the Massachusetts Air National Guard. Barada serves as a heating,
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Patricia Jehlen: The Massachusetts Senate passed a bill to bring Massachusetts laws into the 21st century by removing offensive language from state statute. An act amending certain laws relative to individuals with disabilities, strikes the “r-word,” a derogatory slur for people
The following was submitted by Winchester Co-operative Bank: Winchester Co-operative Bank (WCB) is proud to announce its $10,000 donation to the Mission of Deeds, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing beds, furniture, and essential household items to those in need. This partnership emphasizes WCB’s ongoing commitment to strengthening
The following was submitted by the Office of the Town Clerk: The Finance Committee is looking for one (1) registered voter who holds no other town office for a term to expire 2028. The Finance Committee annually reviews the town manager’s proposed budget. After reviewing, the committee schedules a
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to unanimously pass legislation to protect consumers and keep people from being pushed into financial ruin if they are sued for financial debt. The new law would make
The following was submitted by Wright-Locke Farm: On Tuesday, Aug. 5, Wright-Locke Farm, 78 Ridge St., will present the final Family Farm Night of the season, featuring Dandelion, with doors opening at 5:30 p.m.. Dandelion plays folk-inspired children's music. Bring a picnic and your favorite non-alcoholic
