Winchester leaders endorse Christine Barber for state Senate
Sen. Jason Lewis, Rep. Michael Day, and Winchester community leaders back Barber in the 2nd Middlesex race
Karen Dunn Martin, 80
The following was submitted by the Lane Funeral Home: Karen Dunn Martin, of Winchester and North Falmouth, Mass., passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, at the age of 80. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Mrs. Martin was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Vivian Dunn. She is survived
AfroCaribe Fest to be held at the Griffin Museum on July 25
The following was submitted by Arts Winchester: On Saturday, July 25, Winchester Community Music School, Arts Winchester, and the Griffin Museum of Photography are excited to present an afternoon of African and Caribbean music, culture, and artmaking on the Griffin Museum Terrace, 67 Shore Road, from 2-5 p.m.
Winchester legislators help enact Early Literacy Bill to boost student reading proficiency
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: Sen. Jason Lewis and Reps. Michael S. Day and Michelle Ciccolo joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass legislation to strengthen early literacy education for young learners by ensuring reading instruction is rooted in proven, evidence-based
Russian School of Mathematics honors Massachusetts, New Hampshire students
90 Winchester students among honorees
Winchester Recreation Department kicks off Concerts on the Common
The following was submitted by the Winchester Recreation Department: It’s summer in Winchester and that means Concerts on the Common! The festivities are held every Wednesday, beginning at 6:30 p.m. on the town common. The following are this year’s scheduled musical acts: • July 8: Nursery Groove,
Sen. Jason Lewis, Mass. Senate act to lower energy costs while protecting climate goals
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass new energy affordability legislation that is projected to deliver billions in savings to ratepayers across the Commonwealth while keeping Massachusetts on track to meet its climate
Family Farm Nights are back at Wright-Locke Farm in July, August
The following was submitted by Wright-Locke Farm: Family Farm Nights are back for July and August at Wright-Locke Farm, 82 Ridge St.! Come Tuesday nights, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for live music and activities. You bring the picnic and your favorite non-alcoholic drinks.
John B. ‘Jack’ Roll
The following was submitted by the Costello Funeral Home: John B. “Jack” Roll died peacefully while on hospice at Winchester Hospital on July 1, 2026, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on July 23, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois and spent his childhood in Marine City, Michigan, where
Mystic Valley Voters invites Winchester residents to candidate forum in hotly contested state Senate race
The following was submitted by Mystic Valley Voters: Amid growing attention to state and local politics, Mystic Valley Voters announces its inaugural forum on Tuesday, July 7 at 6 p.m. in the Bonsignore Room of the Medford Public Library, 111 High St., Medford. The forum will spotlight the hotly
Nouvelle Maison and A Borrowed Chef present ‘Liberté & Friendship: A Franco-American Tasting Evening’
The following was submitted by Nouvelle Maison: On Thursday, July 23, join Nouvelle Maison and A Borrowed Chef for a festive evening celebrating 250 years of Franco-American friendship through food, wine, and shared hospitality, beginning at 7 p.m., at Nouvelle Maison, 30 Church St. Inspired by the spirit
Studio on the Common to hold ‘Sip & Spin: Mocktail Edition!’
The following was submitted by Studio on the Common: On Thursdays, July 16 or July 23, Studio on the Common invites you to gather your friends or make it a date night at its adults-only sip and spin class, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. This event is
Winchester Co-operative Bank elects Steven Stewart as president
The following was submitted by Winchester Co-operative Bank: Winchester Co-operative Bank (WCB) is pleased to announce the election of Steven Stewart as president. Stewart, who currently serves as chief lending officer, will assume responsibility for the bank’s day-to-day operations while continuing to strengthen lending initiatives,
Winchester Hospital performs first MILD procedure for back pain
Winchester Hospital performs first MILD procedure for backpain
Just A Minute Festival presents special world premiere screening of award-winning one-minute films in Lexington
The following was submitted by the Just A Minute Festival: The Just A Minute Festival, an international celebration of short-form storytelling, invites audiences to a special screening at the Lexington Venue, 1794 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, on Thursday, July 16, beginning at 7p.m., featuring 60 minutes of audience favorites,
The first-ever Bike Rodeo held at Winchester Town Day
The following was submitted by Walk & Roll Winchester: More than 30 Winchester children participated in the first-ever Bike Rodeo held during Winchester Town Day on Saturday, June 6, at Winchester High School. Organized by volunteers from Walk & Roll Winchester and the Climate Action Advisory Committee, in partnership