Winchester signs off on $17 million borrowing package for housing, water and school projects
Some expenses are moving through temporary notes, while larger capital costs are being placed into a longer repayment schedule.
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Sen. Jason Lewis, Mass. Senate act to lower energy costs while protecting climate goals
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass new energy affordability legislation that is projected to deliver billions in savings to ratepayers across the Commonwealth while keeping Massachusetts on track to meet its climate
‘Superman’ actor Anthony Carrigan visits Winchester Cooperative Theater summer camp program
Winchester native says program gave him the foundation for his acting career
Family Farm Nights are back at Wright-Locke Farm in July, August
The following was submitted by Wright-Locke Farm: Family Farm Nights are back for July and August at Wright-Locke Farm, 82 Ridge St.! Come Tuesday nights, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. for live music and activities. You bring the picnic and your favorite non-alcoholic drinks.
John B. ‘Jack’ Roll
The following was submitted by the Costello Funeral Home: John B. “Jack” Roll died peacefully while on hospice at Winchester Hospital on July 1, 2026, surrounded by his wife and children. He was born on July 23, 1935, in Chicago, Illinois and spent his childhood in Marine City, Michigan, where
Helpers Among Us: Diana Calderon seeking donations for Venezuelan earthquake victims
George Street resident Diana Calderon is on a mission to help survivors of two earthquakes in Venezuela on June 24. Calderon’s parents came from Venezuela years ago, “seeking a better opportunity when they were 26 years old,” she says. The earthquakes hit northwestern and central Venezuela, measuring 7.2
Mystic Valley Voters invites Winchester residents to candidate forum in hotly contested state Senate race
The following was submitted by Mystic Valley Voters: Amid growing attention to state and local politics, Mystic Valley Voters announces its inaugural forum on Tuesday, July 7 at 6 p.m. in the Bonsignore Room of the Medford Public Library, 111 High St., Medford. The forum will spotlight the hotly
Marblehead author Eric Jay Dolin reconstructs a shipwreck that waited 20 years for him
Eric Jay Dolin would rather ask the questions. He describes himself as an introvert, someone who keeps a conversation pointed away from himself and listens more than he talks. It is a strange temperament for a man who will spend much of this summer on stages — by his own count,
CORONELLA: Mirror image: How a chance encounter in a busy Cambridge supermarket uncovered my unlikely namesake
Despite an increasing number of fully accredited Irish citizens with unusual surnames — such as Olympic badminton player Nhat Nguyen, world class sprinter Rhasidat Adeleke, and hip hop artist Denise Chaila — it’s a safe bet that any round-up of common family names here will produce the usual suspects: Murphy,
Shannon Beach in Winchester closed for high bacteria levels
Despite state closure, residents flock to beach to cool off from excessive temperatures
Nouvelle Maison and A Borrowed Chef present ‘Liberté & Friendship: A Franco-American Tasting Evening’
The following was submitted by Nouvelle Maison: On Thursday, July 23, join Nouvelle Maison and A Borrowed Chef for a festive evening celebrating 250 years of Franco-American friendship through food, wine, and shared hospitality, beginning at 7 p.m., at Nouvelle Maison, 30 Church St. Inspired by the spirit
Winchester High School athletes will pay $675 per sport next school year
School Committee also approves family cap of three sports
Meet the Artist: Jacob Clayton’s art raises awareness around LBGTQ+ Pride
A former Winchester resident is celebrating Pride Month with his art displayed in Northampton Center for the Arts and the Becket Arts Center in the Berkshires. Jacob Clayon grew up on Fletcher Street before moving to the Pioneer Valley. “I started doing art about five or six years ago,” Clayton
TMMA Bulletin - July 1, 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
For America’s 250th, Winchester residents can find fireworks just next door
Town has no confirmed fireworks show this year, but families have nearby options in Arlington, Lexington, Wakefield, Somerville and Boston, with several displays tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary.
Studio on the Common to hold ‘Sip & Spin: Mocktail Edition!’
The following was submitted by Studio on the Common: On Thursdays, July 16 or July 23, Studio on the Common invites you to gather your friends or make it a date night at its adults-only sip and spin class, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. This event is