Welcome to 2025, an as yet untapped year full of potential. Looking back to last year, Winchester was busy with new businesses, new regulations and newly passed articles at Town Meeting which will reach far into the town’s future. But as we look forward to the new year, the
Changes to the intersection of Cross and Forest streets in 2024 have slowed down traffic in the area. And while there have been some issues, neighbors say things have improved. “The intersection is tremendously better,” said Select Board member Anthea Brady, who lives in the area. “I have more confidence
If you were born on or after Jan. 1, 2004, you will no longer be allowed to buy tobacco/nicotine products within the Winchester town limits. The new Board of Health regulation, which passed on May 16, 2024, takes effect today, Jan. 1, 2025. Winchester, along with 11 other communities
As 2024 wraps up, you might be looking for a way to spend those cold, snowy days. What’s better than a book? And the Winchester Public Library has just what you’re looking for. Nicole Langley, WPL director, said from Jan. 1 to Nov. 30, 2024, the library saw
Winchester Police believe ice to be the determining factor behind an accident on Swanton Street Saturday evening that caused a car to crash through the wall of Mamadou’s Artisan Bakery. Lt. Ed Donohue said the driver, who lives in the area, was on his way home Dec. 21 when
Winchester residents popping into their favorite Swanton Street bakery Sunday were shocked to find the business closed after a car crashed through a wall on Dec. 21. Mamadou’s Artisan Bakery, located at 63 Swanton St., had no electricity following the accident Saturday evening. Owners Mamadou and Mame Mbaye were
They say every journey begins with a single step — and the staff at Insight Recovery Treatment Center in Winchester want to not only help you take that first step, but be there throughout the entire journey. Owners Steven Kent, Jon Baer and Rich Trainor opened the center’s doors at
A McCall Middle School student was allegedly shown a gun by another student on school grounds, but officials are stressing there is no immediate threat and students are safe. In a letter to parents, Principal James Lin reported a student had allegedly been shown a gun by another student while
Winchester residents turned out Friday night for the annual tree lighting celebration put on by the Chamber of Commerce. It was a night featuring the All School Chorus with sing-a-longs for attendees. The evening also included hot chocolate and pastries
R. Michael Cassidy has checked a lifelong item off his bucket list — a legal thriller called “When the Past is All Deception.” “I always wanted to write a book and it was on my bucket list,” Cassidy said. “Well, I’m not getting any younger.” The novel was released Sept.
It’s a sign of the times. Actually, it’s a sign of what events are happening throughout Winchester. You might have seen the console hanging in the window of Book Ends as you stroll through the downtown business district. And that’s exactly what the Winchester Chamber of Commerce
If you’re looking to get into the holiday spirit, there’s no better way than the annual Winchester Chamber of Commerce Holiday Stroll, which is being held Dec. 2 to Dec. 8. For Executive Director Dana Garmey, the week-long event is the perfect way to not only kick off
Happy Thanksgiving! If you’re heading out to celebrate with family and friends or even hosting the event yourself, here are 10 fun facts to entertain and wow your guests! 1) The First Thanksgiving was a harvest feast shared by Wampanoag people and the Plymouth colonists in the fall of
The following is a transcript of President Abraham Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation from Oct. 3, 1863: A Proclamation The year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone
You’ve probably passed it a million times, whether by car or just on a stroll. But thanks to a federal grant, the grassy area at the end of Shore Road on Griffin Museum property is about to become a sculpture park. That’s right. A sculpture park. Arts Winchester
Just like she promised last week, Town Moderator Heather von Mering wrapped up another Town Meeting Monday night. The third Town Meeting started with an update to Article 29, adding more than $50,000 to WinCam, the town’s public access station, from Comcast, which was reportedly late with its
