A separate explainer outlines how the 192-member representative body works and why residents may speak at the auditorium even though only elected officials vote.
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass a supplemental budget primarily using Fair Share revenue from the state’s wealthiest earners to support municipalities and invest in education and transportation projects, alongside passing
Mary Cannon always dreamed of writing a book. Instead of writing it alone, she found an unexpected co-author – her 4-year-old son, Noah. Together, they created “The Owl That Could Only Howl.” The Winchester native describes the book as “a story about discovery, acceptance, and celebrating every child’s unique voice.
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 has
The following was submitted by the Griffin Museum of Photography: As part of its summer public art project, “Our Town” is exhibited around the grounds of the Griffin Museum, 67 Shore Road. Selected artworks will also be featured online. The exhibition will be on display on the Griffin Museum grounds
On Saturday, March 7, members of the Junior Classical League (JCL) from numerous Massachusetts schools gathered at Winchester High School for Winchester Latin Club’s 2nd Annual Certamen competition, known as CertaWIN. Certamen is a quiz bowl-style game for Latin and Classics secondary school students who are members of the
Last week the House passed H.5349, which bans social media for children under 14 and requires age verification for all users. I voted no, but the vote advanced the bill forward with a tally of 129-25. I understand the impulse behind this bill. Parents are worried about the impact
Winchester residents packed into the Jenks Center on April 10 for the town’s first Volunteer Fair. “On first reflection, we believe the inaugural Winchester Volunteer Fair was a great success,” said organizer Fred Yen, of the event, in an email to Winchester News. “Bringing together so many organizations that
The following was submitted by Carey McDonald: On April 6, Carey McDonald announced they are joining the open race for the 5th Middlesex Massachusetts senate district. McDonald is a three-term Malden city councilor at large and a nonprofit executive. “I’m joining this race to help us build communities where
The school community and School Committee got a first look at the new pared down budget on April 9 — and it wasn’t pretty. “Tonight we are presenting a first draft, a first round of a 5% budget,” said Superintendent Dr. Frank Hackett. “You’re going to hate most of
Winchester’s Health Department recently received a shout out from the state during the 31st Annual Mass. Adult Immunization Conference, held March 26 by the Department of Public Health. During the presentation by DPH Director of the Immunization Division Pejman Talebian, a slide was shown and highlighted. The slide shows
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis will be holding Virtual Office Hours on Tuesday, April 21, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. This will replace his regularly scheduled Virtual Office Hours on April 20, due to the celebration of
Local haulers and residents pushed back against a slate of proposed transfer station fee increases in Winchester, warning the changes would burden small businesses and families already stretched by rising costs. The Winchester Select Board reviewed the proposals at its April 6 meeting as part of a broader effort to
The following was submitted by the Winchester High School Parent Faculty Association: On Friday, May 1, the parents of the Winchester High School Class of 2029 will be holding a social and fundraiser, from 7-9:30 p.m., at Lucia’s, 13 Mt. Vernon St. Drop your freshmen students off
At least 100 parents, staffers and a handful of children packed the School Committee meeting to show their displeasure with the plan – even after it was withdrawn – and what they perceive as the poor treatment of the Muraco community
Can you define perfect? After four games, that’s what your Winchester High baseball team is right now, and Coach Ed McDonald naturally has few complaints. The second-year coach has seen his club rattle off wins over Wellesley (4-0), Wilmington (11-3), Arlington (5-4) and finally Stoneham on Friday afternoon, April
