Lauren Valdario and Giacomo Cantoni share two very important things — both are Winchester natives and both are working at their dream jobs. On a sunny spring morning, both Valdario and Cantoni sat down to talk about what it’s like to work as police officers in the same community where
We hope everyone enjoyed our first foray into the world of print! Town Day, to be held on June 7 this year, will have some focus on the 175th Anniversary and the history of Winchester. Therefore, Winchester News is sponsoring a trolley tour covering some Winchester history that should dovetail
The following was submitted by Arts Winchester: On Saturday, May 10, the Board of Directors of Arts Winchester invites the community to the opening of Winchester’s new Riverwalk Sculpture Park, from 2:30-4:30 p.m., 67 Shore Road, near the bridge. Come for the music by Winchester High
A passionate group of residents in the quiet town of Winchester is rekindling a grassroots movement in defense of democracy. Winchester Area Democracy in Action (WADIA) was born in 2001 during a period of unrest, sparked by opposition to the impending Iraq War. Though the organization faded over time, its
Town Meeting voted to approve the fiscal year 2026 budget in its third session Monday evening, as it turned its attention from bylaws to money. Town Moderator Philip Frattaroli took the budget out of order, adding Town Meeting would return to the warrant order at its fourth session on May
The following was submitted by the Friends of Winchester Recreation: The Friends of Winchester Recreation will be holding the following events in May and June: • May 9: A Paint Night Fundraiser, featuring Seda Matevosian will be held at the Sons of Italy, 117 Swanton St., from 6:30-9:30 p.
As expected, Town Meeting took up the fiscal year 2026 budget at its third session on Monday evening, with debate heavily centered on the school budget. The School Committee in late March voted 4-1 to increase the district’s level service budget by 7%, bringing the new FY26 budget to
The following was submitted by the Winchester Unitarian Society: On Saturday, May 10, Winchester Unitarian Society brings its 2024–2025 concert series to a joyful, toe-tapping, foot-stomping close with a performance by Prince Edward Island’s acclaimed fiddler Cynthia MacLeod and guitarist Gordon Belsher in Winchester Unitarian Society’s sanctuary,
By Norah Doyle Students at Winchester High School are bridging a generational divide with the power of plants. A sociology class at the high school this spring participated in the Youth Grant Pitch Contest, an outreach program ran by Social Capital Inc. (SCI), a local nonprofit that promotes increasing the
It’s definitely an understatement to say that Winchester is synonymous with tennis, and on the high school front, both the boys and girls teams have done their jobs to live up to that reputation over the years. So far this spring, the boys have maintained that perception with an
Winchester has been the home of many people who have won acclaim in their professional lives or participated with distinction in historic events. Below is a list of such individuals by category. Please contact the Archival Center for suggestions for further inclusions. AERONAUTICS/AVIATION Jay Bayard Benton, aeronaut Paul Collins,
Winchester residents will be paying more for water, come the summer. Town Meeting on Thursday night voted unanimously to approve an 8% increase in water and sewer rates. Article 21 called for the increase for fiscal year 2026, which starts July 1. Select Board member Anthea Brady said water and
The following was submitted by Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church: On Friday May 9, live in-person and live streamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester, beginning at 7:30 p.m., come for an inspired and dynamic evening of string quartet music with Aryaloka String
Despite concerns by some Town Meeting members over editing bylaw changes presented by the Committee on Government Regulations (COGR) on the floor during the second session of the annual meeting on Thursday night, there was some lengthy debate over a number of revisions. Review of the town’s bylaws is
To the Editor: Town Meeting is Winchester’s most significant governing body. Twenty-four Town Meeting members represent each of the 8 precincts in Winchester. After the recent election,Town Meeting members from Precinct 8 got together and affirmed that we are eager to represent our precinct well regarding town budget
When the first British colonists arrived in New England during the 17th century, the native inhabitants of the area now incorporated into the Town of Winchester were members of the Massachusett tribe. The original colonists were Puritans led by Gov. John Winthrop. The first colonial town to which Winchester territory
