Sometimes it’s not bad to lose a game every now and then, and that happened to the Winchester High boys basketball team on Jan. 20 at home, 57-54. The loss dropped them from the unbeaten ranks after 12 straight wins. The latest Division 1 power rankings came out prior
The following was submitted by the Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church: On Saturday, Feb. 7, Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church, 34 Dix St., will host its annual Chili Cook-Off, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. As always, the event is designed to raise money for New England Justice
Her legislative work includes drug cost caps for chronic illness, immigrant driver licensing and pay transparency measures passed with bipartisan support.
The following was submitted by the Winchester Unitarian Society: At its last Annual Meeting, the Winchester Unitarian Society passed a Congregational Resolution, both: • denouncing the cruel, destructive and authoritarian policies of the current Presidential Administration and • expressing its commitment to support and defend our Constitution. Since the First Principle of
The following was submitted by Indivisible Winchester: Indivisible Winchester is proud to present a dynamic and interactive Truth Brigade training session led by renowned mediator Vanessa Linsey on Monday, Jan. 26 at the Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St., Large Meeting Room, from 6 to 7:30 p.m. In
The En Ka Society is inviting women in the community to join its mission to give back to Winchester. The deadline to apply for this year’s new member group is Feb. 1. “We do an annual deadline because we like to bring in a whole bunch of women at
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Pat Jehlen: The Senate on Jan. 8 passed Sen. Pat Jehlen’s bill, An act relative to senior property tax deferral, to expand eligibility for the Senior Tax Deferral program by raising the income limit, and by lowering eligibility to seven
The following was submitted by the town of Winchester: Annual census forms were mailed to all residents Friday, Jan. 16, 2026. All households are required to respond to the mailing within 10 days of receipt. State law requires that every community conduct a census during the month of January, and
The following was submitted by the Winchester Unitarian Society: There’s something unmistakably comforting about hearing a melody you already love. Come celebrate that feeling with a night of beloved jazz classics. On Friday, Jan. 30, Winchester Unitarian Society’s acclaimed “Jazz in the Sanctuary” presents “Mid-Century Classics from the
The size of a proposed residential building at 10 Converse Place/33 Mt. Vernon St. continues to be a major sticking point in the deliberations of a Special Permit by the Planning Board. “Six stories is too far,” member Keri Layton said at a meeting Jan. 13. “It doesn’t
What type of commercial space would be best for a planned development at 278-292 Washington St. and 12 and 16-20 Swanton St.? That was the question raised at an ongoing review and public hearing on the project by the Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA). It’s a topic that has
Winchester High gymnastics head coach Candice Lentini Maher began her 25th year along the Red & Black sidelines against host Woburn and Reading in a tri-meet on Jan. 8. Her gymnasts ended up defeating Woburn, 132.95-125.35, but lost to the Rockets, last year’s Middlesex League champs, 137.
Bob Johnson, March 7, 1935 – January 3, 2026 If you’re fortunate, you’ll meet someone special who will add so many positive things to your life. My special someone was Bob Johnson. We met more than 20 years ago when we, along with thousands of residents, advocated to “save”
A Feb. 9 session will brief residents and representatives about a multiyear budget outlook, including reserve erosion, rising health insurance costs and potential property tax increases.
The following were submitted by the Jenks Center: Nutrition with Jessy: Monday, Jan. 26, from 2-3 p.m.: Simplify your next trip to the grocery store by using the 5-4-3-2-1 method. This method can help simplify meal planning, avoid food waste, and overspending. We will learn how to balance your
The Winchester High wrestling team (2-1) recently concluded one of its busiest parts on its regular season schedule, and it all centered around the town of Belmont. On Wednesday, Jan. 7, the Red & Black were at Belmont High for a dual meet, and by the end of the night,
