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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
The following was submitted by the Winchester Public Library: On Saturday, Aug. 2, the Winchester Public Library presents a collectibles appraisal with Rick Keller from Perfect Pastime 617, from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the library, 80 Washington St., in the large meeting room. Keller is offering
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: On July 8, Sen. Jason Lewis and the Senate members of the Joint Committee on Education voted in favor of a bill requiring all public school districts to implement student policies that restrict the use of cell phones and
The following was submitted by the Cummings Foundation: In a tribute to the Woburn-based Cummings organization, Boston Mayor Michelle Wu officially declared June 26 “Cummings Foundation Day.” Mayoral Advisor Stephen Chan presented the proclamation during Cummings Foundation’s Grant Winner Celebration, held that day at TradeCenter 128. The event
The following was submitted by Book Ends: On Wednesday, July 30, Book Ends will host a Beer Tasting with Charlie Cummings, head brewer of Remnant Brewing and author of “Craft Brewing May Not Be For You,” from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. Cummings will lead the group on
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass the Shield Act 2.0 to fortify protections for those seeking and providing reproductive and transgender care. The bill was passed with bipartisan support by a vote
