The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sens. Jason Lewis and Pat Jehlen and Reps. Michael Day and Michelle Ciccolo joined colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass the Affordable Homes Act, the largest investment in housing in Massachusetts history and a powerful step in
The following was submitted by Cummings Properties: Six years after first publishing his self-written memoir, longtime Winchester resident Bill Cummings has released a much changed and updated new edition. The local entrepreneur and philanthropist is inviting owners of any previous version to make a no-cost swap for the hot-off-the-press seventh
The following was submitted by Winchester Hospital: Winchester Hospital has received accreditation under the American College of Surgeons (ACS) National Accreditation Program for Breast Centers (NAPBC). Breast cancer is the most common cancer diagnosed in women in the United States after skin cancers. Programs accredited by the NAPBC follow a
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following was submitted by Kara Lynne McGillicuddy and is an interview with incoming Winchester High School freshman Kaylee Guo, who led a team of five other classmates (Vivian Busold, Bea Canzano, Ellie Nguy, Alyssa Vineis, and Mia Watson) who donated a grand total of $753.85
The following was submitted by the League of Women Voters in Winchester: Important elections are coming up on Sept. 3 and Nov. 5. Are you sure you are registered to vote? Has it been a while since the last time you made it to the polls, or have you moved
The following was submitted by the Winchester Arts Council: On Thursday, Aug. 22, Winchester residents have a special opportunity to see and meet local artists. Meet-the-artist receptions will take place at four locations around town, featuring six different artists: oil painters Joan Baldwin and Lucia Rubini, watercolorist Carolyn Latanision and
The following was submitted by the Winchester Community Music School: Winchester Community Music School (WCMS) is pleased to announce the return of MusicFest, its annual fall open house, on Sunday, Sept. 8, from 2-4 p.m., 407 Highland Ave. All are welcome to attend this free event and to enjoy
The following information was provided by the Town Clerk’s office: The State Primary is on Tuesday, Sept. 3, with polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m. Early Voting for the Sept. 3 State Primary will be held in the Winchester Room, 1st floor, Town Hall. The
The following was submitted by the office of Sen. Pat Jehlen: Gov. Maura Healey in early August signed into law an act relative to salary range transparency, which increases equity and transparency in pay by requiring employers to disclose salary ranges and protecting an employee’s right to ask for
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 they secured $150,000 for various local priorities in Winchester as part of the final Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) Massachusetts
The following was submitted by the Winchester Cooperative Children’s Theater: The Winchester Cooperative Children’s Theater’s has announced its fall production will be “The Music Man Jr!” Auditions for the show are open to all children entering grades 4-8. Auditions for 4th and 5th graders will be Sept.
On Saturday, Aug. 10, from 3 to 5:30 p.m., as part of the Griffin Terrace Series, Arts Winchester presents a summer beer garden with live music performed by Glenn Dickson and the Shirim Klezmer Orchestra. Shirim has played concerts and festivals across the United States, Canada and Europe
The following was submitted by the Winchester Cultural Council: The first of Art in August’s 2024 “meet the artist” receptions takes place on Thursday, Aug. 8, from 6 to 8 p.m. at Berkshire Hathaway HomeServices Commonwealth Real Estate, 39 Church St., with Wendy Jo New, maker of contemporary
The following was submitted by the Friends of Winchester Recreation and Community Services: The Friends of Winchester Recreation and Community Services, Inc. 501c(3) is back in action. After a brief hiatus, the organization has returned with renewed vigor. One of the primary goals of The Friends of Winchester Recreation
The following was submitted by the office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass urgent reforms to the Commonwealth’s healthcare system to boost oversight and transparency in the market and improve patient access to affordable treatment. The Senate approved
The following was submitted by the Winchester Cooperative Theatre: The Winchester Cooperative Theatre will present “Fame Jr.” at the Lincoln Elementary School, 161 Mystic Valley Pkwy., on Thursday, July 25 and Friday, July 26 at 11 a.m. and 7:30 p.m., both days. Tickets are available at the
