It’s official. Winchester’s new MBTA 3A Overlay District has passed muster with the state and is open for business. On Aug. 12, the town received a letter from the Attorney General’s Office that confirms Winchester’s new zoning bylaw. Town Meeting voted overwhelmingly on April 29 to
Winchester Police were on the scene at Spring Street this morning, Aug. 15, after a Federal Express truck struck a utility pole. The truck also took out a tree. Early speculation is that the truck was trying to avoid Nelson Street, which is closed off for construction. Eversource responded to
Have you checked out the Winchester Farmers Market lately? Sure, you can pick up fresh fruits and veggies, but there’s a lot more on offer. Vendors are also offering prepared foods and baked goods. Purchases support not only local agriculture, but Winchester artists, organizations and businesses. Join your neighbors
Our Winchester News photographer Lisa Jo Spencer and fellow photographer Melinda McIntyre recently collaborated on a series of self-portraits for a new exhibit entitled The Body Project, running now through Sept. 1 at WinCam, 32 Swanton St., right here in Winchester. The Body Project are a series of 12 self-portrait
If you’ve been on Church Street and noticed all the construction going on at Bespoke, come on in and take a look around. The store is open and you’re more than welcome. “People know we’re here,” said Bespoke co-owner Melinda Guglietta. “But they think they’re not
In the time of emails and texts, imagine finding a hand-written letter in your mailbox. It’s something the founders of Letters Trellis hope brings both the recipient and writer not only a bit of joy, but a feeling of reconnection. “When you receive a letter, with all its imperfections
It’s July and the gardens around Winchester are in full bloom. We asked you to send us photos of whatever is growing in your garden and you sent us quite a few. If you missed out, you can still send us a photo. Send ONE photo as an attachment
On June 20, A Tavola passed its building and health inspections. That evening, it opened its new room. “I’m excited,” says Joe Carli, chef and owner of the Italian restaurant at 34 Church St. “Very excited!” Carli has owned the business since January 2020, just before the pandemic hit.
Summer is here and Winchester residents are looking for things to do. Try checking out Wright-Locke Farm, where events range from nature walks to Family Farm Night concerts. Our intrepid photographer Lisa Spencer snapped these photos during a recent concert with Matt Heaton & The Outside Toys, where dozens of
Patti McPartland-Reilly has wanted her own business for a while now. And she’s finally got it. McPartland-Reilly earlier this summer opened Jules at 3 Thompson St., a store that caters to a younger crowd and features jewelry, clothes and fun tchotchkes. “I just love it!” McPartland-Reilly says of being
It’s hot! And Winchester residents, like everyone else across the Bay State, are looking for ways to keep cool. While many are headed to the beach, 29 of the state’s public beaches remain closed to swimmers due to high bacteria counts. Including Shannon Beach. On a recent day,
If you didn’t get your fill of fireworks during Winchester’s Town Day and are looking for where to go, the following cities and towns will hold fireworks celebrations on or after the July 4 holiday this week: The most notable fireworks celebration in the region each year is
Strike up the band — or more accurately, the bands — because it’s July and that means the Recreation Department’s summer concerts are starting. That’s right, starting July 10, concerts will be held on the town common every Wednesday evening, beginning at 6:30 p.m. The program ends
If you’ve noticed an uptick in the amount of work being done on the Winchester Center station, it’s because the MBTA has put the project on a priority list in order to have construction completely finished by December — and the station partially open by September. “I want to
Athletes from Winchester High School’s Track & Field team attended two national events over the weekend. Six athletes headed to Philadelphia for the New Balance Nationals while 11 others traveled to Oregon for the Nike Nationals. Both events were organized by the National Scholastic Athletics Foundation with sponsorships from
The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the flowers are exploding in a multitude of color. That must mean it’s time for the Winchester Chamber of Commerce’s annual Garden Tour. We asked the chamber to send us photos from last week’s tour. And here’s
