What’s in your gardens this month
It’s November and a few gardens around Winchester continue to deliver. We asked you to send us photos of whatever is growing in your garden and here they are. Donate during November and get a match.
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Winchester’s WinPower program renewed for three years through December 2027
The following was submitted by the Town of Winchester: The Town of Winchester announces the renewal of its community electricity program, WinPower, with lower prices and more renewable electricity for the new contract period December 2024 through December 2027. WinPower is a group purchasing program, operated by the town since
How well do you know Winchester?
This week our guest photographer is Winchester News Advisory Board member Shukong Ou. If you know the answer, send an email to editor@winchesternews.org and put How well in the subject line. Last week we had only one winner. Kevin Drum guessed the photo was taken at the Thompson
Winchester native Jessica Carbone writes children’s book about philanthropy
Philanthropy. It’s a word we’ve all heard before, whether talking about the charitable efforts of Oprah or Bill Gates, yet somehow fail to ascribe an impactful definition that’s relevant to our lives and experiences. But in her recently-published book, “Philanthropy Means Love,” Winchester native Jessica Carbone aims
Winchester Town Meeting closes with funds for Mystic School, bylaw language changes
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
Winchester Open Studios taking place Nov. 23
The following was submitted by Arts Winchester: On Saturday, Nov. 23, join Arts Winchester for its second annual Winchester Open Studios, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. There will be seven locations within walking distance in downtown Winchester Center and one home studio, featuring over 40 artists plus
Winchester Town Meeting moves forward on Forest Street affordable housing venture
Fall Town Meeting 2024 is now in the books — but not without heated discussion on the future of a house willed to the town to be used as affordable housing. Select Board member Michael Bettencourt kicked off the night’s longest debate with the introduction of Article 4, which effectively
Winchester delegation helps pass law to expand access to breast cancer screenings
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: Sens. Jason Lewis and Pat Jehlen and Reps. Michael Day and Michelle Ciccolo joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass legislation that requires health insurers to provide coverage for diagnostic examinations for breast cancer. An act relative
OPINION: There’s a crisis in America’s early childhood workforce
The following opinion column was submitted by Kimberly Higgins: Everywhere in America, parents send their children off to preschool with a sense of trust. They rely on early childhood educators (ECE) to help their children grow, learn, and prepare for the challenges of the future. Do they know the ECE
Winchester scientist writes cookbook to master the perfect French macaron
Fred Csibi-Levin is a biologist who unravels the science of pastry-making and has just published a cookbook, “Mastering Macarons! Uncover the Scientific Secrets to Making the Perfect French Macaron.” The Sheridan Circle resident not only creates new macarons, but he also is a sculptor of pastries, including Pumpkin Petit Gateaux
Helpers Among Us — Bobby’s Books raising funds for charity
Bobby Atchinson is a bibliophile for sure. At the age of 8, he was wondering what to do with them all. “I wanted to donate them, but then I decided to help kids who don’t have homes,” he says. And on Nov. 9, he set up shop outside Book
Tennis, energy code take center court during night two of Winchester Town Meeting
Seven articles approved including 13 Capital Planning requests Town Meeting cleared seven articles off its plate during the second night of the fall event, but not without a lot of discussion and a little bit of drama. Article 12 took up much of the night with 13 separate motions for
Winchester girls soccer drops heartbreaker to host Needham in Sweet 16 game
Inevitably, only one team can win the state championship in each of the five girls soccer divisions. But that doesn’t diminish the accomplishments of the other postseason participants. They earned the right to be there in the power rankings system that has measured high school teams in all sports
How well do you know Winchester?
Once again, We’re using a photo by Mike Arwe. Mike is the grand champion of How well, identifying almost every photo since this column started. If you know the answer, send an email to editor@winchesternews.org and put How well in the subject line. Last week we had
Winchester junior Gianni DePrimeo leads teammates past Peabody with two TDs to begin playoffs
The Winchester High Red & Black football team (7-2, sixth seed in Division 2) is moving on to the Elite 8 after beating Peabody (4-5, 12th seed) at Knowlton Stadium last Friday night, Nov. 8, in a high scoring affair, 35-27. They have since been preparing to take on host
Winchester Co-operative Bank donates to En Ka Society
The following was submitted by Winchester Co-operative Bank: As part of Winchester Co-operative Bank (WCB)’s Checking for Charity campaign, the Bank donated $2,500 to En Ka Society in support of their food pantry program. As food prices continue to be expensive, it is critical for food pantries to