There are so many ways to volunteer in Winchester, but one of the easiest jobs is to adopt a storm drain. A program started in many communities throughout the country, it encourages residents to clean the area around a storm drain near their house so that rainwater and snow melt
By John Brown, Ron Latanision, and Walter Hubbard In January, the Wilson Science and Technology Forum heard presentations from two engineers via zoom. On January 12th Piotr Moncarz, co-founder of XGS Energy, spoke from Warsaw, Poland on “Geothermal Solutions for the Energy Crisis.” Dr. Moncarz believes the most under-utilized of
Boston Sports & Shoulder Center will soon open a new clinic just moments away from Winchester. The 6,100-square-foot facility, its fifth Massachusetts location, is expected to open this spring at 800 West Cummings Park, in Woburn. Founded in 2006, Boston Sports & Shoulder Center (BSSC) provides patient-centered orthopedic care.
A newcomer joining the planning board in 2025 will be at a bit of an advantage. Relatively speaking, it might even seem quiet after the past few years that saw such a flurry of activities: zoning bylaw changes for the Center Business District, Auxiliary Dwelling Units (ADU), the MBTA overlay
The following was submitted by Prassede Calabi on behalf of the Fast Forest committee. Calling board game wizards and curious first-timers of all ages to a gaming adventure for the WIN Fast Forest! Come join a family-friendly extravaganza of board games and laughter on Saturday, Feb. 3 and every “First
On Saturday, Feb. 3, Crawford Memorial UMC will hold its annual Chili Cook-Off, benefiting New England Justice For Our Neighbors, from 5:30 to 7 p.m. in the parish hall, 34 Dix St., Winchester. Bring your family and friends, and your appetite! Entries include beef, pork, chicken and vegetarian
Winchester parents have questions about literacy in the schools. Lots of questions. In fact, many frustrated parents have attended recent School Committee meetings to express concerns about improving the literacy curriculum. At a recent public hearing on the education budget, several parents questioned where there might be money for literacy
A small sculpture of a nymph was taken from its granite base last week. The little maiden was part of a 4-foot-high statue on Mt. Vernon Street, across from Town Hall where the bike trail heads towards the high school. Cynthia Randall, a member of the Winchester Cultural District Managing
Latest in the series. Retired photographer Frank Siteman has taken photos of places downtown, and your job is to guess where they were taken. If you know the answer, send an email to editor@winchesternews.org and put How well in the subject line. Last time we had only one
It was a short trip to Winchester, one Aidan McElhinney had made before. But it was a cold winter night and a patch of black ice caused the 18-year-old’s car to skid and crash. A month later, Aidan is still at Lahey Hospital, the Level 1 Trauma Center he
Opioids in any form are highly addictive drugs. They come in prescription form, like oxycodone after dental surgery, while others are obtained illegally, like heroin or fentanyl. Opioid abuse is a disease, formally called Opioid Use Disorder (OUD), and it affects people in communities across our country. Winchester is no
Starting in March, the Winchester Council on Aging (COA) will offer caregivers a chance to drop off their loved ones for three hours of activities and lunch. The pilot program is accepting up to eight residents on two Wednesdays, March 6 and 13. Jenks Nurse Colleen Wages has accepted four
On Feb. 29, the League of Women Voters of Winchester, in collaboration with Winchester High School and Harvard Case Method Institute for Education and Democracy, presents “MLK and the Struggle for Black Voting: A Case Study in Expanding Democracy,” an in-depth discussion on the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965,
It’s one of Winchester's finest streets, lined with manicured lawns and grand homes, many with spectacular views of the Mystic Lake. But a few times a year, when Mother Nature acts up and dumps torrential rains, one end of Everett Avenue becomes almost impassable due to flooding.
The school budget is going up by nearly 5%, but officials say there are no extras and only contractual increases. The School Committee presented its fiscal year 2025 budget Tuesday night to the public, a proposed $66.2 million, an increase of 4.74%. Additionally, a question and answer session
Following a nearly five-year term, Liora Norwich is leaving her position as executive director of the Network for Social Justice. The organization will miss her transformative leadership. She brought boundless positive energy, a creative and collaborative approach to problem-solving, and deep knowledge and professional expertise in both nonprofit management and
