The following was submitted by Raianne Richards: Since 2010, singer-songwriters Mark Mandeville and Raianne Richards have organized a grassroots bipedal trek annually to raise awareness of recreational greenspace throughout the state and create folk coffeehouse-style musical events in each town. This June, sponsored by the Blackstone Valley Music
The Network for Social Justice and Winchester News are pleased to announce the soft launch of a Resource Guide aimed at providing residents with a current, “one-stop-shop” list of organizations in a variety of areas, from youth support and advocacy groups to legal help, elder care, and mental
The following was submitted by the Office of Rep. Michael S. Day: Rep. Michael S. Day worked with his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives to pass a comprehensive set of reforms to the Commonwealth’s cannabis laws that would make changes to the governance structure and of the
The following was submitted by the Office Sen. Jason Lewis: On May 22, Winchester resident Margaret Labedz was recognized at the Massachusetts State House during the state’s first-ever Military Appreciation Day. The event was hosted by the Executive Office of Veterans Services (EOVS) in collaboration with the Massachusetts
The following was submitted by the Patriots Foundation: On Tuesday, June 3, the Kraft Family and New England Patriots Foundation celebrated the 2025 Myra Kraft Community MVP Award Winners. They recognized 26 volunteers for their contributions to the New England community at an awards ceremony at Gillette Stadium. In total,
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis will be holding a virtual town hall meeting to provide an opportunity for his constituents to learn more about the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Massachusetts state budget process and to answer any questions that they
The following was submitted by eighth-grade students from the McCall Middle School for their civics project: Kendi Hall, Griffin Lindsay, Noor Halaseh, and Andrew Nims. Homelessness: a topic often overlooked due to its repulsive nature. Being associated with dirt and drugs–things that people don’t want in their
The following was submitted by Winchester’s Parent to Parent: An audience of about 40 individuals gathered last month at the Griffin Museum of Photography for an engaging and insightful program hosted jointly by Winchester’s Parent to Parent and the Winchester Council on Aging. The event focused on the
The following was submitted by the Jenks Center: The Jenks Center organizations are working with the Winchester Chamber of Commerce, town of Winchester Planning Board and Planning Department to promote making Winchester the most age-friendly community in the Commonwealth. Because of the Council on Aging’s efforts, the town
The following was submitted by the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence: The Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence (WFEE) is once again honoring the extraordinary educators who make a lasting difference in the lives of Winchester’s students through its annual Teacher Tribute program. This year’s celebration will culminate in
The following was submitted by Arts Winchester: Arts Winchester (AWI) installed its annual Sidewalk Art installation recently. This year’s exhibit includes the work of 36 Winchester Public School K-12 students, 4 Studio on the Common Students, 1 student from Winchester School of Chinese Culture, plus four local professionals
The following was submitted by Ripley Chapel: Live in-person from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester, as the community welcomes the return of the light and the coming Summer, please join Ripley Chapel for a joyful and poignant service, featuring the ecumenical prayers and gorgeous musical
The following was submitted by eighth-grade students from the McCall Middle School for their civics project: Katie Baucom, Eva Ganz and Aishani Kumar. Gender Discrimination - Paid Parental Leave Parental Leave Employees who have completed three months of full-time employment shall be granted parental leave of eight weeks upon
The following was submitted by Letters Trellis: Letters Trellis is upcycling vintage postage stamps at the Winchester Farmers Market on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Stop by, write a letter, and select your favorite envelope. You may also send a Letters Trellis postcard with images from the past five years. The
The following was submitted by IndivisibleWIN: On Saturday, June 14, IndivisibleWIN will join activists across the country for a coordinated “No Kings” standout, a powerful display of civic resistance demanding accountability, justice, and the preservation of American democracy. Participants will gather peacefully from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.
The following was submitted by the Winchester Farmers Market: The Winchester Farmers Market kicks off its 18th season this coming Saturday, June 14. From 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. every Saturday until the end of October, shoppers can find fresh fruits and vegetables from regional farms and
