The following was submitted by Nouvelle Maison: On Thursday, Sept. 4, from 3-6 p.m., Nouvelle Maison, Winchester’s destination for great coffee, fine provisions, wine and community events, is excited to announce its first-ever “Back to School à la Nouvelle” Tasting Extravaganza. This special event celebrates la rentrée, the
The following was submitted by the Repair Café: On Saturday, Sept. 6, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., the Repair Café will be open at First Congregational Church, 21 Church St. The Repair Café is a joint non-profit collaborative initiative of First Congregational Church’s Justice Ministry and
The Winchester Affordable Housing Trust (AHT) is holding a community meeting on Monday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. in Winchester Town Hall, relating to the renovation and sale of the house and land located on 160 Forest St. The AHT is overseeing the development of this town-owned property and
The following was submitted by Conquer Ninja Gyms: Local families and fitness enthusiasts have a convenient new destination for active fun. Conquer Ninja Gyms, a national brand in “ninja warrior” obstacle training, has opened its first East Coast location at 10 Gill St. in Woburn. Inspired by the hit TV
The following was submitted by the Winchester Public Library: On Saturday, Aug. 23, the Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St., will be hosting LED Mini Golf to celebrate the end of the Summer Reading program. The event will take place in the Children’s Room and the library lawn, from
The following was submitted by the Griffin Museum: The Griffin Museum and Winchester Cultural District are excited to welcome the School of Honk to Winchester on Sunday, Aug. 24, beginning at 2:30 p.m. at the Griffin Terrace, 67 Shore Road. The event starts at the Griffin Terrace for
The following was submitted by the office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Reps. Michael Day and Michelle Ciccolo and state Sens. Jason Lewis and Pat Jehlen joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass legislation known as the Shield Act 2.0, strengthening protections for those seeking and providing
The following was submitted by Winchester Hospital: Winchester Hospital has been named by U.S. News & World Report a 2025-2026 Best Hospital and received seven high performing ratings in the group’s annual best hospital report. “Winchester Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of our community, and this
The following was submitted by Janet Parnes: On Tuesday, Sept. 2, the Jenks Center will host a portrayal of a woman described as one of America’s most influential women of the first half of the 20th century. Yet, Frances Perkins’ story languishes in history’s dusty archives. Soak up
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
