Whether to legalize short-term rentals or Air Bed and Breakfast (AirBnBs) or Vacation Rentals by Owners (VRBOs) was the subject of conversation during a recent Planning Board meeting. Some exist in Winchester, although how many is vague. Legalization would involve possible changes to the bylaws and zoning bylaws to address
The final and most prestigious high school wrestling tournament of the year is now in the books. Last weekend’s All-New England Meet, held annually in Providence, R.I., marked the end of another year for the sport that started all the way back on the Monday after Thanksgiving. The
The following was submitted by the Solo Ager Network: On Wednesday, March 18, the Solo Ager Network will present “Staying STEADI – Fall Prevention and Safe Recovery Strategies for Aging in Place,” from 1:30 – 3 p.m., at the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road. While falls are common in older
The AI bubble myth – intelligence incorporated and the global race On Feb. 13, a member of the International Hall of Fame of Women in Technology, Dr. Jennie Hwang, added another dimension to our discussion of AI. Many of us will remember the “dot com” bubble of the late 1990s and
A volunteer campaign called Yes for Winchester is working to build community support for an $11.5 million override on the town’s March 21 election ballot, relying primarily on house parties, lawn signs and neighbor-to-neighbor outreach rather than traditional political infrastructure. The campaign began preliminary planning before the Select
The following was submitted by Ryan O’Malley: To the residents of Malden, Melrose, Wakefield, Stoneham, Reading, and Winchester: Over the last few weeks, I have met with many residents across our district to learn about the issues that are important to you. Based on those conversations, I am excited
Winchester High girls basketball coach Sam Mosley guided her team this year to a 13-8 regular season record that qualified them for the Division 1 state tournament as the 28th seed. The Red & Black then went on the road to face host South Community High School of Worcester (17-3)
Everyone likes to be recognized for their efforts and the Ambrose School is no different. The school recently received an A from the state Department of Elementary and Secondary Education (DESE), being named a School of Recognition. “It’s very exciting,” said Ambrose Principal Andrea Phelan. A School of Recognition
The following was submitted by the Winchester Chamber of Commerce: On Saturday, March 14, the Winchester Chamber of Commerce will be holding the Winchester Health & Wellness Fair at Town Hall, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come for a fun, informative, and community-focused event designed to help
The following was submitted by the Winchester Cooperative Theatre for Children: Families are invited to step into a world of pure imagination as local young performers bring Roald Dahl’s beloved classic to life in a delightful children’s production of Willy Wonka! Based on the timeless story Charlie and
The river restoration plan for the Aberjona River in Davidson Park has been revised using nature based techniques that can be installed with minimal disturbance to wetland resources. It will include rock weirs to create step-like increases in the water level during typical flow conditions to counteract cascades resulting from
Being called to the principal’s office usually means trouble. For Lucas Yang, sitting in his principal’s office was nerve-racking for a different reason. Sitting there in early December, he learned he had been chosen as one of two Massachusetts students in the U.S. Senate Youth Program. Two
The state tournament can by exhilarating, but it can also be cruel at the same time. After edging Wachusett Regional (18-2-1), the 16th seed, 5-4 in a Round of 32 Division 1 game, the Winchester High boys hockey team (12-10-2, 17th seed) lost a competitive Sweet 16 battle to Catholic
Dear Editor, I am writing to thank the residents of Winchester for demonstrating their community spirit and commitment to sustainability by donating nearly 160,000 pounds of clothing and household goods to Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries in 2025. Goodwill is a community-based nonprofit that relies on these donations to support
You could blame the Muraco School for the fact that the Ambrose cafeteria became the site of a raucously rambunctious science fair on March 5. “They were the inspiration,” said parent volunteer Karen Kinnaman, who spearheaded the event. “They put on a huge science fair every year.” Kinnaman said it’
Civics, is a vital set of concepts, that everyone — students, teachers, voters, and actually, all individuals in society — should know, and in one way or another, participate in. Civic Learning Week — from Monday, March 9 through Friday, March 13, 2026 — is an opportunity to learn, reflect, and share knowledge of
