More Photos from Mary New Oct 31
Mary New continues to share some of the photos she takes when she's out in her Wolcott Terrace backyard abutting the Middlesex Fells.
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Select Board approves Waterfield re-design
By Tara Hughes November 21, 2023 Representatives from Civico and Causeway were present at Monday’s Select Board meeting to present and discuss modifications to the proposed Waterfield project. These changes came about due to Fire Code requirements and abutter issues. The modifications have resulted in the net loss of
Winchester Town Meeting Members Association wraps up inaugural session
Special to the News from Jack LeMenager Nov. 21, 2023 The adjournment of the Fall 2023 Town Meeting on Thursday, November 16, also marked the wrap-up of the launch of the new Winchester Town Meeting Members Association (TMMA). Inaugurated in late September, the group’s mission is to enable well-informed
Winchester Road Construction Update
By Peter Casey Nov 16, 2023 A quick trip to the center of Winchester was anything but this week as various construction projects from the MBTA train station to National Grid’s gas line repairs created multiple surprise closures and lane reductions. Getting from one side of the center to
Chaos reigns on fourth night of Town Meeting
By Tara Hughes Nov.18, 2023 Thursday’s town meeting started out with members shouting out challenges to the moderator regarding the roll call. Moderator Heather von Mering had to request members “not be punchy” and to “take a breath.” Then von Mering asked that town meeting vote to take
Learn about MBTA 3A and North Main St. zoning on Tuesday
Special to the News from Town Planner Taylor Herman Nov. 18, 2023 An in-person interactive workshop will be held by the town Planning Board on Tuesday Nov. 21 from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at the Jenks Center. These initiatives have their roots in the Winchester Master Plan 2030
Community Preservation surtax discussed at Town Meeting
By Alison Swallow Nov. 18, 2023 At the final session of Fall Town Meeting on Thursday night, members heard an update on the town’s progress towards adopting the Community Preservation Act (CPA), a state-sponsored program that helps towns raise funds for a variety of capital projects. According to member
Winchester’s street trees get added support
By Rachel Whitehouse Nov. 18, 2023 On Thursday, Nov. 16, Town Meeting approved Article 31, which amends Section 6 of the Public Shade Tree Bylaw with the goal of helping to reinvigorate the work of Winchester’s Permanent Street Tree Committee (PSTC). Winchester’s public trees include those planted on
Crawford Church Holiday Fair on Saturday
Special to the News Nov 7, 2023 The Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church, 34 Dix St. in Winchester, will hold its annual Holiday Faire on Saturday, November 11, from 8:30am to 2:00pm. Crawford’s Famous Apple Pies and Fabulous Cookie Bar; the Christmas Room with a splendid array
Article 29 at Town Meeting causes stir
By Tara Hughes Nov. 14, 2023 revised on Nov. 15, 2023 A citizen’s petition at Monday night’s Town Meeting caused quite a stir with the moderator being challenged about Robert’s Rules of Order, and the petitioner proposing an amendment. Precinct 1 Town Meeting Member Timothy Matthews presented
Both Lynch solar panel articles approved by Town Meeting
Town meeting voted Monday night under two separate articles to allow the town to either purchase the Lynch school solar panels outright or enter into an agreement to lease the equipment. The Select Board will decide which option is best for the town after the construction bids come in for
“Say No to Rat Poison” speaker at the Farm on Wednesday
November 15, 7:00pm – 8:30pm, “The Rat Poison Problem: How Rodenticides Are Harming Wildlife, Pets, and People” Save Arlington Wildlife founder Laura Kiesel will talk on Wednesday about the string of high-profile wildlife deaths due to rat poisoning, such as Mystic River watershed bald eagle MK who died this
Orphan parcel purchase gets TM nod
Monday evening’s Town Meeting voted to buy the so-called “orphan” parcel from the MBTA for $155,000. The parcel is the driveway running from Waterfield Rd. into the parking lot next to the T station. According to Planning Board Chair Diab Jerius, the lot is essential if the town
Epiphany Christmas Fair continues 30-year tradition
The Parish of the Epiphany continues a 30-year tradition of an annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, 70 Church Street, Winchester. Browse through a variety of unique and beautifully crafted, warm, and cozy gifts, and support this tradition spanning three decades.
Riverwalk guided tour Friday
Special to the News Nov. 14, 2023 Join Peter Pulsifer and Hilda Wong-Doo of the Winchester Cultural District for a guided tour through the Winchester Riverwalk exhibit on Friday, November 17. Peter and Hilda will talk about the inspiration for the exhibit and introduce Hoverlay, the augmented reality platform. The
Young student helps with Thanksgiving baskets
By Charlene Band Winchester resident Katherine Mucci, an elementary school student, has been busy helping to purchase food supplies for the Rotary Club of Winchester. Why does the Rotary Club need food supplies? It’s for the Thanksgiving Holiday Basket service project for the Council of Social Concern. Katherine is