Winchester’s Sept. 1 primary: The races that will shape the Nov. 3 ballot
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TMMA Bulletin - August 5, 2026
The Winchester Town Meeting Members Association (TMMA) supports informed discussion and decision-making for Town Meeting members. Its monthly Bulletin shares brief updates from town boards and commissions about their current work. Winchester News will publish each Bulletin as it’s released so all residents can stay informed. Winchester News
Where in Winchester is Waldo?
Families search for beloved book character throughout July, tradition continues with celebration at Book Ends
Moderators seek evidence as Markey, Moulton trade accusations
The Democratic Senate rivals traded allegations, sidestepped Massachusetts concerns and left several factual disputes unresolved ahead of the Sept. 1 primary.
OPINION: Carey McDonald: Our next state senator needs to fight for our communities
The following was submitted by Carey McDonald: This is a moment when so much of what we love about our communities seems at risk. Our next state senator for the 5th Middlesex District must be ready to tackle the urgent challenges we face, and that’s why I’m running.
Winchester Community Access & Media begins move to Parkhurst, shares open letter with community
Winchester Community Access & Media (WinCAM) is moving to the Parkhurst School. The decision was made over a month ago, but reality hit in July. As the WinCAM team and volunteers began to unpack boxes and set up shop in their new space, they also had a message for the
Muraco wins state Safe Routes to School award
Silver level award given for Walk to School program
OPINION: Christine Barber: Turning values into law: A win for reproductive freedom
The following was submitted by the campaign to elect Rep. Christine Barber: Decisions about abortion care belong to a patient and their doctor. No one else. That conviction is why I filed H.5595, An Act Prioritizing Patient Access to Care. On Wednesday, July 22, the Massachusetts House of Representatives
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: WinCAM board sends message to the community
The following is an open letter submitted by the WinCAM board of directors: Dear Select Board Members and the Winchester community: On behalf of the WinCAM Board of Directors, I thank you for allowing the time to share this open letter regarding recent changes at the station. For more than
Organized labor coalesces around Kate Lipper-Garabedian in 5th Middlesex District Senate race
The following was submitted by the campaign to elect Kate Lipper-Garabedian: State Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian announced the endorsements of four leading labor organizations in her campaign for the 5th Middlesex District state Senate seat: Malden-based LiUNA Laborers' Local 22, the Massachusetts Nurses Association (MNA), Massachusetts Organization
Walk & Roll aims to bring safer streets to Winchester’s walkers, bikers
What’s the strangest place you’ve seen Winchester residents leave their bikes? Flopped over on the sidewalk? In a doorway? How about the rotary downtown? All those places — and more — have seen their fair share of bikes temporarily parked by residents who have nowhere else to leave them. And
Kate Lipper-Garabedian earns Mass. Women’s Political Caucus PAC, Moms Demand Action Gun Sense endorsements
The following was submitted by the Kate Lipper-Garabedian campaign: Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian announced the endorsement of the Massachusetts Women’s Political Caucus (MWPC) Political Action Committee in her campaign for the 5th Middlesex District state Senate seat. Lipper-Garabedian has also been awarded the 2026 Moms Demand Action
Winchester resident Tom Hopcroft ends Senate campaign, will remain on ballot
Tom Hopcroft has ended his campaign for the Second Middlesex state Senate seat after eight months, saying he did not have the money or the campaign organization to stay competitive and that he could do more for his priorities by stepping aside before the Sept. 1 Democratic primary. His name
CORONELLA: Good day sunshine: As a winter-born baby, I envy those who enjoy the bliss of a summer birthday
My older brother Paul and I were winter babies. Paul was born on Christmas Day in 1956 and I followed him two years and 10 days later. As a result, we often suffered the indignity of a combined birthday party. In my brother’s case, there was the additional misery
Winchester Chamber of Commerce looks for donations to reach goal for flower baskets
The following was submitted by the Winchester Chamber of Commerce: Thanks to the generosity of our community, downtown Winchester is blooming beautifully with over 100 hanging flower baskets. We are so grateful for the support of our major donors and everyone who has contributed so far. To continue this vibrant
Sen. Jason Lewis, Mass. Senate pass major economic development legislation
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass an economic development package that lifts up small businesses and burgeoning industries, surges the production of new housing units through automatic two-family zoning, and reins