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
After a brief setback against visiting non-league Needham on April 25, 3-0, the Winchester High School boys volleyball team (8-3) bounced right back to edge host St. John’s Prep (6-5), another non-league opponent, on April 28, 3-2. They then shutout Middlesex League rival Belmont the next night, 3-0. “This
The new art show being hung at the Winchester Public Library this week might be an annual event, but this year it comes with a twist. “We wanted to honor the 175th anniversary of Winchester,” said Trish Gannon, a Winchester Artist Network member and participating artist. Gannon also serves on
The following was submitted by the Jenks Center: The Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road, is very pleased to announce this year’s symposium will take place on Friday, May 2, from 9 a.m. until 12:30 p.m. Sponsored jointly by the Winchester Council on Aging and the Winchester
The following was submitted by the Winchester Town Clerk’s Office: The Town Clerk’s Office will be mailing out a second request the week of May 5 to all households who have not yet responded to the annual census. In order to remain active on the voter list you
Although industry was the making of the village of South Woburn and early town of Winchester, the time came when it was ousted from the town center and other parts of town. Along the river, in the place of factories, the town created parks. The first landscaped public area in
The following was submitted by the Winchester Artists Network: The Winchester Artists Network annual member show opens at Winchester Public Library on May 1. Featuring over 20 pieces from 18 artists, the art will be on display throughout the Library during May. This year’s show is especially notable as
If you want to know exactly when childhood ends, just ask Katie O’Connor. “It’s when your parents give you a cell phone with unfettered access,” she said. Arming a child with a cell phone while experts are urging parents to limit screen time seemed like the ultimate irony
The following was submitted by the Winchester Community Music School: On Sunday, May 4, from 12-5 p.m., Winchester Community Music School, 407 Highland Ave., will host its Music MAYnia Festival. Music MAYnia is a free community festival that features continuous live performances, instrument demos, games, arts & crafts, food
From Colonial times onward, the Aberjona River, running through town from Woburn down to the Mystic Lakes, offered a source of power for mills to operate in the area which became Winchester. The first industries were those essential to colonists, grist mills, sawmills, and a dye works. As the leather
The Winchester Historical Society is kicking off its year-long celebration of Winchester’s 175th anniversary. This year’s programs will focus on Winchester people, architecture, and history. All events will be held at the Sanborn House and Cultural Center, 15 High St., Winchester. For more information, visit the Historical Society’
The first night of the annual Spring Town Meeting kicked off Monday night, with new Town Moderator Philip Frattaroli at the helm — and a problematic projector that brought on more than one joke from officials delivering committee reports. “Anyone have this on their Bingo card?” Frattaroli kidded, as the issue
Happy 175th, Winchester! It’s our pleasure as Winchester’s newest media outlet to celebrate our community as its birthday comes around. As many of you may know, Winchester News was born out of the Communications Study Committee, which was formed by the town in order to find out how
A public hearing begun on April 1 to address a new building proposal for 10 Converse Place will be continued on May 6, at which time Winchester officials may take a vote on the plans. The Planning Board addressed the project during a public hearing on April 15. “We have
When Wendell Street resident Meg Mehn was looking for ways to give back to the community, she decided to join The Friends of Winchester Library. When asked why, Mehm says, “I used to take my kids to the library every week — it was an important place for them.” They found
Since 1974, when girls tennis became a sanctioned Massachusetts Interscholastic Athletic Association high school sport, Winchester has held its own among the state’s powerhouse teams. The program won its first state title in 1979 before divisional play came into existence, and in 1983, it took home the Division 1
