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,
The following was submitted by the Black Student Union at Winchester High School: The Black Student Union (BSU) at Winchester High School (WHS) is proud to announce the launch of the Black History Project, a contest designed to foster education, research, and creative expression surrounding Black history and culture. The
Christopher Senior took the oath of office Tuesday, Jan. 14, officially beginning his tenure as Winchester’s town manager after a months-long search for permanent leadership. The ceremony took place in the Select Board room at Town Hall, with all five select Board members present alongside Town Clerk MaryEllen Marshall,
The following was submitted by state Rep. Christine Barber: State Rep. Christine Barber, who currently represents Medford and Somerville in the Legislature, announced her candidacy for state Senate in the Second Middlesex District, pledging to build on the historic legacy of Sen. Pat Jehlen by delivering progressive results for working
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis will be holding Virtual Office Hours on Tuesday, Jan. 20, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. This will replace the regularly scheduled Virtual Office Hours on Feb. 19, due to the celebration of
The following was submitted by the Winchester High School Athletics Department: On Monday, Jan. 26, the Winchester High School Athletics Department will be hosting an open house night for 8th graders from 6:30-8:30 p.m. in the auditorium. Come to an informational meeting, meet the coaches, learn about
The following was submitted by the First Congregational Church in Winchester: Live in-person and live streamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church on Friday, Jan. 23, beginning at 7:30 p.m., it’s the return of Willie J. Laws, a genre-bending band, tempered with the grooves
When Winchester News launched, the site did several stories on how certain departments and entities in the community worked. One of those was Town Meeting. Believe it or not, there are still some folks in town who aren’t aware that Winchester has a representative Town Meeting or that they
Submitted by the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence: Have you heard the buzz? The Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence (WFEE) Trivia Bee is back! Join WFEE on Wednesday, March 11 at 7 p.m. at Winchester Town Hall for an evening of buzz-worthy fun. And remember, it’s all for
The Select Board has approved a contract with Christopher Senior to serve as town manager, with Senior set to begin work Wednesday, Jan. 14, ending a months-long search for permanent leadership. The contract approval, announced Jan. 9 in a message from Select Board Chair Michelle Prior, follows the board’s
As the calendar flipped to a new year, nothing changed for the Winchester High boys basketball team (8-0) after winning its first two home games in 2026 over non-league Acton-Boxborough (59-58, Jan. 2) and Wakefield (78-45, Jan. 6). “We survived the (Acton-Boxborough) game,” said coach John Fleming. “They are a
