In 2022 I worked on the Communication Study Committee that was formed through passage of Article 31 of the 2021 Fall Town Meeting to explore how Town Government can improve communications with residents. Among the recommendations is to form a "Town Meeting Members Association" to share information on
The following was submitted by the Winchester Co-operative Bank: Winchester Co-operative Bank (WCB) participated in the local Salvation Army Red Kettle campaign. The bank donated an additional $5,000 to the contributions collected in our branches’ kettles and by the Gordon family of Winchester’s kettle drive. All donations support
The following was submitted by the Town of Winchester: On Feb. 4, from 9-10:30 a.m. at Town Hall, Waterfield Room, the Health Department will be offering a second dose COVID-19 vaccine clinic. The second dose is recommended by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention for anyone 65
The following was submitted by SV Design: SV Design is excited to announce that Kathleen O’Connor has been promoted to associate principal. In this leadership role she will oversee the firm’s interior decorating business across the Beverly, Chatham, and Winchester offices. O’Connor will provide input on strategy,
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 comprehensive reforms to lower the cost of prescription drugs at the pharmacy counter and improve
The following was submitted by the town of Winchester: Has your household made the switch from WinPower Standard to WinPower 100? Either way, the town would like to hear from you. Nearly 550 Winchester households have chosen the WinPower 100 option in the town’s WinPower program, using only 100%
The following was submitted by the Winchester Community Music School: Greater Boston is known as something of a music mecca, but in one respect, it has always been lacking: steel drums. There are precious few classes or bands for anyone who has fallen for the lilting sound of handcrafted steel
On Saturday, Jan. 25, the Winchester Fast Forest will hold its January planning and dinner (NOTE: not potluck, restaurant) at 8:15 p.m. to closing at Arancini, 37 Main St., Woburn. Now that the Fast Forest is planted, what next? What do you — we — wanna do? Who do you
The following was submitted by the Network for Social Justice: In honor of MLK Day in 2025, please join the Network for Social Justice for a True Story Theater performance and workshop on the theme of “Standing Up for Others.” The performance will take place on Sunday, Jan. 26, from
The following was submitted by the town of Winchester: The Town of Winchester is issuing a snow emergency starting today, Sunday, Jan. 19 at 6 p.m., continuing through Monday Jan. 20 at noon. During these hours, it is advised not to travel if possible. All parked vehicles are to
There has been a spike in anti-Islamic rhetoric following the New Year’s Eve attack in New Orleans, and some organizations have been subjected to threatening messages. (Newsweek, Hugh Cameron, 1/3/25). There has been a “historic spike” in anti-Jewish threats since the war between Israel and Hamas began;
The following was submitted by Ruth Lieberherr: Winchester artist Ruth Lieberherr will showcase her new acrylic paintings and picture books at the Winchester Public Library throughout February 2025. “Seeing with the Eyes of Love” will be on exhibit from Feb. 1-27 at the Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St. Inspired
The following was submitted by the Bulfinch Group: The Bulfinch Group is pleased to announce that Winchester resident, Yan J. Katz, managing partner of HUB Wealth Strategies, an affiliate of The Bulfinch Group, has been named as a President’s Council qualifier by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America
The following was submitted by Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester: On Friday, Jan. 24, Ripley Chapel presents a genre-bending sound tempered with the grooves of Motown, Memphis, the Gulf Coast of Texas, and New Orleans — in essence, the Willie J. Laws Band live in-person and live streamed, beginning
The following was submitted by Winchester Community Music School: Join Winchester Community Music School on Sunday, Jan. 19 at 3 p.m. for “At the Movies,” a special faculty concert that will feel like a night at the movies! Immerse yourself in a world of beautiful, passionate, and emotional movie
The following was submitted by Alan H. Field, of the Winchester Democratic Town Committee: On the evening of Jan. 8, about 45 people braved the bitter cold and windy evening to attend a lively discussion at a Democratic Town Committee event. The draw? The issue of how the new administration
