By Tara Hughes November 21, 2023 The Select Board voted Monday night to charge residents more for dumping their trash. After much discussion and number crunching, the board voted unanimously to approve a sticker fee increase to $340 starting January 1, 2024. This would be an increase in the base
By Tara Hughes November 21, 2023 Representatives from Civico and Causeway were present at Monday’s Select Board meeting to present and discuss modifications to the proposed Waterfield project. These changes came about due to Fire Code requirements and abutter issues. The modifications have resulted in the net loss of
By Tara Hughes Nov. 14, 2023 revised on Nov. 15, 2023 A citizen’s petition at Monday night’s Town Meeting caused quite a stir with the moderator being challenged about Robert’s Rules of Order, and the petitioner proposing an amendment. Precinct 1 Town Meeting Member Timothy Matthews presented
A quick-moving fire destroyed a two-story house on Lebanon Street Wednesday afternoon leaving two families displaced. A Medford Armstrong crew driving by noticed the fire on the second floor back porch and eventually firefighters from six surrounding towns came to the Winchester Fire Department’s mutual aid, according to Winchester
After the usual reports from various town committees, on Monday night Fall Town Meeting settled into a discussion of capital projects which require funding. Several passed quickly, such as funding for a new library roof, and then the moderator moved Article 6 forward to allow time for Pearl Coughlin, a
Just in time for Monday’s start of Fall Town Meeting, the independent, resident-run Winchester Town Meeting Members Association (www.winchestertmma.org) is up and running, allowing members to discuss the warrant articles. Despite the hard work of residents Carol Savage and Lance Grenzeback, so far there are only twelve
Just in time for Monday’s start of Fall Town Meeting, the independent, resident-run Winchester Town Meeting Members Association (www.winchestertmma.org) is up and running, allowing members to discuss the warrant articles. Despite the hard work of residents Carol Savage and Lance Grenzeback, so far there are only twelve
Here is a roundup about what’s going on in town from reports and agenda items. The Winchester Health Department has one final flu clinic date on November 8 at the Jenks Center. Prior registration is required at https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/winchester-vaccine?site=winchester-public-flu-clinics Pursuant to Winchester
After a contentious debate on Monday night, the Select Board has voted 3-2 (with Michael Bettencourt and Michelle Prior voting in the negative) to move forward with the Purchase and Sale (P&S) Agreement with the abutters of 20 Glenwood Ave for $40,000. Several residents spoke during public
The Select Board has a regularly scheduled meeting for October 5 at 7:30. This will be an in person meeting. Among the many items to be discussed is the disposition (Purchase and Sale from the buyers) of 20 Glenwood for approximately 90% below appraised value. The Select Board should
October 3. The Housing Partnership Board (HPB) has called a Special Meeting for Wednesday, October 4, at 7:30 via Zoom to consider options for proceeding with the use and disposition of 20 Glenwood Ave. The Select Board has requested a recommendation from the HPB in advance of the Select
By Tara Hughes September 28, 2023. Winchester’s Housing Production Plan (HPP) needs updating. Chapter 40B requires it to be updated every 5 years. The town is contracting with a consultant from Metro Area Planning Council (MAPC) to assist in the update. They advised the town to establish a Housing
A foreclosed uninhabitable single-family house will be sold by the town for $40,000, approximately 90% less than the assessed value. At their September 11 Select Board meeting the sale was approved by a 3-1 vote, with only Mike Bettencourt voting in the negative. (John Fallon was not at the
The Planning Board is looking to fill the five seats for the newly created Zoning Review Advisory Committee (ZRAC). The residents on ZRAC will work in conjunction with the Planning Board on two of their main projects: creating updated and new zoning for the GBD-2 and GBD-3 (General Business Districts)
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Winchester has hired a new Town Engineer, Somerville resident Matthew Shuman. To learn more about him we asked him some questions. What do you do? What are the job requirements for the position? I am involved in reviewing the engineering aspects of development plans, such as utilities and stormwater management.
