The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (MassDEP) estimates that food waste accounts for more than 25% of trash after recycling. That means more than 1 million tons of food waste not even being composted. That’s why MassDEP has been active in promoting programs to eliminate food waste for not
It may not be as exciting as celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence next July, but Winchester’s historic community is looking forward to celebrating the town’s 175th birthday over the coming months. “There’s more attention given to the round numbers than
Baseball, basketball, football, track. These might have once been the most popular sports for high school athletes, but there’s another sport gaining ground. The National Federation of State High School Associations estimates the popularity and growth of wrestling has far surpassed more traditional sports. In fact, the number of
While most firefighters will tell you they prefer the hands-on approach when it comes to training, online courses have opened up new opportunities for first responders. The Winchester Fire Department recently took advantage of such a training offered by National Grid and earlier this month received an award after all
It’s been two months since a car crashed through the wall of Mamadou’s Artisan Bakery, knocking out power to the Swanton Street business and causing its closure just four days before the Christmas holidays. Since then, Winchester residents have been wondering when the beloved bakery will re-open its
When the MBTA recently made an announcement that it would be closing the Quill Rotary in downtown Winchester to make repairs to the station, our readers couldn’t get over the fact that the town landmark had a name. “Living in town and in the area for almost 65 years,
The first of what will be three storms this week passed through this past weekend, dumping several inches in the area. Winchester saw about 5.4 inches of snow fall from Feb. 8 to Feb. 9, according to the National Weather Service. “It’s nice when you get an overnight
Happy New Year! If you’re looking at your calendar and scratching your head, that’s because it’s Chinese New Year. Lunar New Year 2025 started Jan. 29 and lasts 16 days, culminating with the Lantern Festival on Feb. 12. On Feb. 2, Winchester’s Asian/Chinese American community
It’s been five years since Winchester High School has held A Cappella Fest. But this Friday night, the music will flow once again. A Cappella Fest has been going on every other year since the 1990s. But the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to the concert. In fact,
Winchester residents took to Facebook on Monday morning after many felt the earth literally moving under their feet. “Long low rumbling and things in my house shook,” one resident wrote on the Winchester Residents Facebook Page. “Glad you asked so I know I am not imagining it.” So what was
The following was submitted by Winchester High School: On Friday, Feb. 7, A Cappella Fest will take place at the Winchester High School Auditorium, beginning at 7 p.m. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. The evening of college and high school song features the following: WHS Chamber Singers,
Winter’s first nor’easter of the season dumped anywhere from 3 to 6 inches across the state over the weekend. In Winchester, the snowfall measured at about 4 ½ inches. Department of Public Works Director Robert LaBossiere said DPW was prepped and ready for the overnight storm on Jan. 19,
Are you sick? Seems like everyone you know is down with something — COVID-19, influenza, respiratory syncytial (RSV), norovirus — but only one of those, say public health experts, is actually outside of its normal parameters. “Norovirus has been higher year-over-year,” said Dr. Shira Doron, chief infection control officer at Tufts Medicine.
Is it too soon to think about the March 22 town election? It might be for some, but nomination papers for public office are now available at Winchester Town Hall — and time is ticking to return them. Town Clerk MaryEllen Marshall recently put out an announcement telling Winchester residents just
On Tuesday, Jan. 14, the Quill Rotary in downtown Winchester will be partially closed from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. for continued work to the Winchester MBTA station. The MBTA is expected to install steel beams, platform, guardrail and light poles at the rail bridge, along the south
What started out as a school project for a group of students at Winchester High School has turned into a passion for civic action. Sophomores Cecily Canzano, Sofia Siciliano, Riya Karunakaran, Esha Bhalla and Amelie Thiery are all taking Active Citizenship, an elective at WHS that teaches students not only
