The following was submitted by Chestnut Grove Design Group: Chestnut Grove Design Group, a full-service interior design and landscape architecture studio specializing in traditional and historic homes, proudly celebrated its grand opening on April 17 with an intimate and highly curated event that brought together clients, collaborators, and members
The following was submitted by the Winchester Town Clerk: The Finance Committee for the Town of Winchester will conduct a public hearing on April 28, 2026, from 7-8 p.m. at the Winchester Town Hall in the Winchester Room, first floor at 71 Mt. Vernon St., Winchester, MA. The
As a veteran of a number of political campaigns, kickoff events always bring a mix of emotions for me. Excitement, hope, anxiety, fear: they typically run the complete spectrum. While I have been lucky enough to run and participate in a number of different campaigns at this point, the kickoff
The following was submitted by the Friends of Winchester Recreation: On Saturday, May 2, the Friends of Winchester Recreation, Winchester Conservation Commission and Family Action Network of Winchester invite residents to the annual Winchester Aberjona River Day, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., rain or shine. Volunteers are
The following was submitted by the League of Women Voters Winchester and Winchester Public Schools: On Saturday, May 9, Winchester Public Schools will host the Winchester Civics Action Project Showcase at the McCall Middle School Gym, 458 Main St., from 2-3:30 p.m. The Winchester Civics Action Project
The following was submitted by the Winchester Community Music School: On Sunday, May 3, 12-5 pm, Winchester Community Music School will host Music MAYnia, from 12-5 p.m. at the school, 407 Highland Ave., rain or shine. Music MAYnia is a free community festival that features continuous live
The following was submitted by Winchester High School: On April 11, Winchester High School hosted the Massachusetts History Day State Competition, with students from across the Commonwealth showcasing their documentaries, exhibits, papers, websites, podcasts and performances centered on the theme “Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History.” Cassandra Fisher & Penelope Howes
The following was submitted by the Winchester Committee for Community Preservation: The Winchester Committee for Community Preservation (WCCP) announces that initial applications for the fiscal year 2027 Community Preservation Act (CPA) grants will be due at 5 p.m. on May 15. The application forms and information about the submission
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass a supplemental budget primarily using Fair Share revenue from the state’s wealthiest earners to support municipalities and invest in education and transportation projects, alongside passing
The following was submitted by the Griffin Museum of Photography: As part of its summer public art project, “Our Town” is exhibited around the grounds of the Griffin Museum, 67 Shore Road. Selected artworks will also be featured online. The exhibition will be on display on the Griffin Museum grounds
Last week the House passed H.5349, which bans social media for children under 14 and requires age verification for all users. I voted no, but the vote advanced the bill forward with a tally of 129-25. I understand the impulse behind this bill. Parents are worried about the
The following was submitted by Carey McDonald: On April 6, Carey McDonald announced they are joining the open race for the 5th Middlesex Massachusetts senate district. McDonald is a three-term Malden city councilor at large and a nonprofit executive. “I’m joining this race to help us build communities
Winchester’s Health Department recently received a shout out from the state during the 31st Annual Mass. Adult Immunization Conference, held March 26 by the Department of Public Health. During the presentation by DPH Director of the Immunization Division Pejman Talebian, a slide was shown and highlighted. The slide shows
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis will be holding Virtual Office Hours on Tuesday, April 21, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. This will replace his regularly scheduled Virtual Office Hours on April 20, due to the celebration of
The following was submitted by the Winchester High School Parent Faculty Association: On Friday, May 1, the parents of the Winchester High School Class of 2029 will be holding a social and fundraiser, from 7-9:30 p.m., at Lucia’s, 13 Mt. Vernon St. Drop your freshmen students
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 the Winchester Fire Department is receiving a $18,829 state grant to purchase new safety equipment through the Firefighter Safety
