By Aaron Shwom and Noah Shwom When we learned that all Winchester Public Schools were closed today because of a chemical spill at the high school, my second-grade son, Noah, had questions — and ideas. Aaron: So, Noah, how did you feel when you heard school was canceled today? Noah: I
The following was submitted by the Conservation Commission: The Conservation Commission is responsible for the care and control of Winchester’s conservation spaces. Winchester has almost 150 acres of conservation space with the largest being Winning Farm, Sucker Brook, and Town Forest. These serve multiple purposes, and the commission has
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 enact a supplemental budget bill that directs $234 million toward fiscally-strained hospitals and community health centers,
The following was submitted by First Congregational Church in Winchester, UCC: On Sunday, Oct. 19, join the First Congregational Church in Winchester on the Town Common where the congregation will swing, celebrate and give thanks for all of God’s creatures, blessing our animal companions. The congregation welcomes all pets
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act with a bipartisan vote of 40–0. This landmark data privacy legislation is poised to lead the nation in consumer protections,
The following was submitted by Austin Preparatory School: Austin Preparatory School is proud to announce that Winchester resident Cecilia Goldsmith, a student at Austin Prep in Reading, has been named a Commended Student in the 2026 National Merit Scholarship Program, an honor awarded to just 34,000 students nationwide. This
The following was submitted by the Network for Social Justice: Winchester and neighboring Lexington are joining forces this year to co-celebrate Indigenous Peoples Day on Monday, Oct. 13. For Winchester, this marks the fifth annual observance, which will take place at Wright-Locke Farm from 10 a.m.-12 p.m.
The following was submitted by Indivisible Winchester: Indivisible Winchester will host its second No Kings Day event on Saturday, Oct. 18, from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., in front of Winchester Unitarian Society, 478 Main St., Winchester. The event is part of a national pro-democracy movement pushing
The following was submitted by Letters Trellis: Letters Trellis invites you to celebrate our nation’s 250 years of posting mail by writing a letter to a loved one or friend. While people once maintained a list of mailing addresses for family and friends, this habit has become less common
The following was submitted by the Winchester Health Department: Winchester Health Department will present public flu clinics on the following dates for anyone 6 months and older, resident and non-residents: Oct. 2, Oct. 9 and Oct. 23, 2025. Flu shots (Standard & High Dose) and FluMist nasal spray (ages 2
The following was submitted by the Network for Social Justice: Join the Network for Social Justice on Saturday, Oct. 4, from 7:30 - 10:30 p.m., at the Griffin Museum, 57 Shore Road, for an Oktoberfest-themed PRIDE party for all those 21+ to release some positive energy and
The following was submitted by the Winchester Community Music School: On Sunday, Oct. 5 at 4 p.m., join the Winchester Community Music School, 407 Highland Ave., for “Reflections & Influences,” a collaborative solo piano concert featuring Dr. Jeong Yun Yang with guest artist Dr. Minyoung Rho. As pianists from
The following was submitted by Ruth Lieberherr: Winchester artist Ruth Lieberherr, an avid open-water swimmer, presents “Living Water: Art Inspired by Life, Spirit, and Renewal,” an exhibition celebrating the transformative power of water. Her love of swimming in lakes, rivers, and the ocean inspires her artistic exploration of water as
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to approve three bills aimed at combating the opioid epidemic, protecting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), and lowering car rental costs for residents. The approved legislation
The following was submitted by Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church: Please join Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church for the annual Blessing of the Animals, outdoors, under the tent in front of the church at 34 Dix St., Winchester, on Sunday, Oct. 5 at 10 a.m. The church will have
The following was submitted by Eve Coffey: Winchester residents and visitors are invited to come to a Neighborhood Yard Sale on Saturday, Sept. 27, from 8 a.m. to noon, on Fieldstone Drive (off Ridge Street, ½ mile from Vinson-Owen School). Several homes along the cul-de-sac will offer a variety of
