Winchester Town Meeting to weigh parliamentary rule book switch for third time
A proposal would replace a lengthy national manual with a Massachusetts-focused guide, reflecting how the body already handles many procedural questions.
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Winchester High boys tennis dominates opponents to begin season with seven wins
Last spring, the Winchester High boys tennis team, under the direction of Mike Lauretano, was the 10th seed in the Division 1 state tournament after wrapping up the regular season with a 15-4 record. They went 2-1 in the postseason, before being eliminated by Acton-Boxborough (14-2), the second seed, in
Winchester Finance Committee to hold public hearing on April 28
The following was submitted by the Winchester Town Clerk: The Finance Committee for the Town of Winchester will conduct a public hearing on April 28, 2026, from 7-8 p.m. at the Winchester Town Hall in the Winchester Room, first floor at 71 Mt. Vernon St., Winchester, MA. The items
From snow-clearing rules to ranked-choice voting: five Winchester citizen petitions
As Town Meeting opens Monday, a cluster of resident-led articles will test how far members want to go in forcing action on transparency, public safety and town governance.
Winchester High girls tennis serves up perfection after eight matches
As a refresher, the Winchester High girls tennis team finished up the regular season last spring with a 15-3 record, and was the eighth seed in the final Division 1 power rankings, setting the stage for a long run in the state tournament. The team ended up going 3-1, before
Lawsuit, open meeting complaint and town counsel opinions collide over Winchester’s Converse Place/Mt. Vernon development
Plans for a five-story structure with shops, dozens of homes and telecom equipment have sparked parallel legal challenges over approval steps and transparency concerns.
10-year-old Winchester musician, composer Claire Yuh-Yuh Yang to perform original pieces in May
At a charity event for lung cancer awareness, Claire Yuh-Yuh Yang, 10, sat next to a woman who had come all the way from Alabama to Boston’s Chinatown. The woman, named Love, shared with Yang how she was excited to try different foods in the area. As they spoke,
Winchester Planning Board examines streamlining special permit, site plan reviews
Winchester planning officials are looking to streamline the procedures behind special permits and site plan reviews. The Planning Board on April 7 proposed making changes to a section of the zoning bylaw “to refine the procedures, standards, and criteria associated with special permits and site plan review in order to
Old friends, public service, and a campaign for the community
As a veteran of a number of political campaigns, kickoff events always bring a mix of emotions for me. Excitement, hope, anxiety, fear: they typically run the complete spectrum. While I have been lucky enough to run and participate in a number of different campaigns at this point, the kickoff
Volunteers needed for Winchester Aberjona River Day
The following was submitted by the Friends of Winchester Recreation: On Saturday, May 2, the Friends of Winchester Recreation, Winchester Conservation Commission and Family Action Network of Winchester invite residents to the annual Winchester Aberjona River Day, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., rain or shine. Volunteers are
Winchester Civics Action Project Showcase to take place May 9
The following was submitted by the League of Women Voters Winchester and Winchester Public Schools: On Saturday, May 9, Winchester Public Schools will host the Winchester Civics Action Project Showcase at the McCall Middle School Gym, 458 Main St., from 2-3:30 p.m. The Winchester Civics Action Project Showcase
Winchester Community Music School to host Music MAYnia
The following was submitted by the Winchester Community Music School: On Sunday, May 3, 12-5 pm, Winchester Community Music School will host Music MAYnia, from 12-5 p.m. at the school, 407 Highland Ave., rain or shine. Music MAYnia is a free community festival that features continuous live performances, instrument
Winchester’s new elementary literacy program decided, but funding still up in the air
The long wait is over. Almost. After two plus years and a nearly two hour presentation, the Winchester School Committee voted on March 26 to adopt a new literacy program, Arts & Letters, for the elementary grades. “This afternoon we celebrate another milestone,” said Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education Laurie
Winchester students, staff win at Mass. History Day state competition
The following was submitted by Winchester High School: On April 11, Winchester High School hosted the Massachusetts History Day State Competition, with students from across the Commonwealth showcasing their documentaries, exhibits, papers, websites, podcasts and performances centered on the theme “Revolution, Reaction, Reform in History.” Cassandra Fisher & Penelope Howes
Proposed human rights commission wins favorable action ahead of Winchester Town Meeting
The Winchester Select Board on April 13 voted favorable action on Article 4, a proposal to establish a Human Rights Commission in the town's bylaws, even as members pressed the working group behind the article on how the new body would operate, keep records and measure whether its
Winchester’s new CPA funding cycle begins May 15
The following was submitted by the Winchester Committee for Community Preservation: The Winchester Committee for Community Preservation (WCCP) announces that initial applications for the fiscal year 2027 Community Preservation Act (CPA) grants will be due at 5 p.m. on May 15. The application forms and information about the submission