The following was submitted by the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition: State lawmakers joined immigration and healthcare advocates, as well as internationally-trained physicians, to celebrate the passage of a new law that will help the state address its severe physician shortage and empower immigrant physicians to put their knowledge
The following was submitted by Miles for Military: Miles for Military, a Boston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps junior active-duty enlisted military personnel return home for holidays and other important milestones, flew two Massachusetts-based Marines home to reunite with their families this past weekend. The Marines, Private First
The following was submitted by Winchester Co-operative Bank: Winchester Co-operative Bank hosted a combined Winchester and Woburn Chamber event at the Winchester branch location. The event was well attended by community leaders, chamber board members, and local businesses. Mark Kellett, WCB’s president & CEO, thanked people for attending, reinforced
The following was submitted by the Anderson Realty Group, KW: The Anderson Realty Group, KW is once again holding its drop off for Toys for Tots. The office has been supporting Toys for Tots for the past four years. “We want to make sure that we support the community for
The following was submitted by the Winchester Augmented Reality Team: The Winchester Augmented Reality Team (WART) will hold a workshop on Monday, Dec. 16, from 6-8 p.m., at the Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St., in the Large Meeting Room. The group will walk through all the steps needed
The following was submitted by LynchArt: Finally, an informative manual on Freemasonry that reads like a novel. Kamel Oussayef, a longtime resident of Winchester, and Jacques G. Ruelland, PhD, of Montreal, Canada, recently co-authored “A Freemason’s Journey Through Space & Time.” This collaborative work is sponsored by the Scottish
The following was submitted by the Solo Ager Network: On Thursday, Dec. 12, the Solo Ager Network presents “What If You Don’t Have a Healthcare Agent or Power of Attorney?,” from 1:30 – 3:30 p.m., at the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road, Winchester. If you are unable
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 sweeping climate legislation to meet the climate crisis head-on and accelerate progress towards the state’
The following was submitted by Winchester Hospital: The staff at Winchester Hospital gathered and donated Thanksgiving dinner for families in the area in coordination with the Woburn Council of Social Concern. They are brightening the holidays for 51 families in the community with the baskets and an additional $1,030
The following was submitted by the Health Department: Winchester will receive on average $30,000-$50,000 annually until 2038 from opioid settlements. The Winchester Health Department/Coalition is conducting a Community Needs Assessment around opioids. The goal of this effort is to determine how to most effectively and equitably
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: Sens. Jason Lewis and Pat Jehlen and Reps. Michael Day and Michelle Ciccolo joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass a major economic development bill that will position the Commonwealth for continued economic growth and leadership in
The following was submitted by the Winchester Chamber of Commerce: The Winchester Chamber of Commerce is thrilled to present the Fourth Annual Holiday Stroll, taking place the week of Dec. 2 to Dec. 8, 2024. This beloved tradition invites residents of Winchester and nearby communities to celebrate the holiday season
The following was submitted by Teri Coté: A vibrant new addition has arrived on the Winchester art scene! Teri Coté Art Boutique, located in the heart of town at 9A Park St., offers a unique selection of artwork and handcrafted creations, all born from the boundless creativity of local artist
The following was submitted by New Horizons at Choate: New Horizons at Choate announced the appointment of two new trustees at its annual board meeting, held Oct. 30 at the Woburn not-for-profit independent and assisted living community. Phillip Beltz and Marie Lingblom will officially begin their three-year terms on Jan.
The following was submitted by Winchester Hospital: Winchester Hospital earned an “A” Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. This is the 21st consecutive “A” grade Winchester has received from Leapfrog. Leapfrog assigns an “A,” “B,” “C,” “D” or “F” grade
The following was submitted by SV Design: The Winchester Chamber of Commerce welcomed SV Design to town with a ribbon cutting during the architecture and interior design firm’s open house at its new office at 31 Church St. This is SV Design’s third office, with other locations in
