The following was submitted by the Solo Ager Network: On Tuesday, Sept. 17, the Solo Ager Network will present “Navigating the Changing Healthcare System,” from 10:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m., at the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road. Dealing with a major health issue can be very stressful,
The question of how to repair the failing heating system at the Mystic School took center stage Sept. 5 when town officials voted to move forward with designs to fix the building. The Select Board and School Committee held a joint meeting last week to discuss the details of how
Volunteer jobs can be very satisfying, but the Wright-Locke Farm’s “Flower Ladies” go home with more than satisfaction. “It’s flower therapy,” says Mary Farrell. Edward Drive resident Farrell started creating floral arrangements years ago when one of the original volunteers (99-year-old Lillian Cohen, who’s
The Community Preservation Act has received approval from stakeholders and Town Meeting members, but it still needs to pass muster at the ballot box and the “Yes on 6” Campaign Committee is taking aim at making that happen. Co-chaired by David Miller and Jen Ryan, the committee recently met
Latest in the series. 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 one winner. Mike
With a voter turnout of 15.7%, five candidates topped their respective tickets in Winchester during the Sept. 3 primary. U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark (MA-5), Councilor Terrance Kennedy (6th District), Middlesex Clerk of Courts Michael Sullivan and Middlesex Register of Deeds Maria Curatone,
It’s that time of year again — and much to the chagrin of students and joy of parents, school is right around the corner. Yet, for Winchester, something is different this year. In case you’re not aware, for the school year that’s about to begin in a matter
The following was submitted by Trish Gannon: Locally-based artist Trish Gannon will be exhibiting her original pastels, as well as acrylic mono-prints, throughout September via Winchester Public Library’s monthly artist program. The exhibit is entitled “Bright and Brilliant Garden Glories” and features approximately 20 original pastels, as
As the last days of summer dwindle away, millions of families, educators and kids across the country are getting ready to head back to school. In Winchester, school officially opens Sept. 5. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Frank Hackett said Winchester will resume this year with 10 additional minutes being added
On a hot and steamy August afternoon, Transfer Station Manager Nick Parlee held a handful of what looked like dirt. But it’s not — it’s one of the prize possessions that residents are happy to both contribute to and take away. It’s yard waste, ground up and turned
Our intrepid How Well Do You Know Winchester photographer Frank Siteman is keeping an eye on the construction of the new Lynch School. Frank lives close by the construction site and his drone has access to the whole project. Stay tuned for more photos as the school gets built. DonateWinchester
If you drove by Winchester High School this week, you might have wondered what was up with all the kids coming and going from the building, especially the ones with the yellow smiley-faced shirts. Sure, it’s only a week before school officially starts on Sept. 5, but it
It’s been four years since Winchester’s 2030 Master Plan was adopted, a plan calling for a change in zoning to allow mixed use residential, higher building heights and a variety of businesses on current parcels. One of the items in the plan is to change current zoning in
On Thursday, Aug. 29, First Congregational Church in Winchester, UCC, 21 Church St., will be showing Disney Pixar’s “Inside Out” on the church lawn, beginning at 8 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. There is no need to sign-up — just show up and enjoy
Latest in the series. 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 no winner! It
Among the articles at the upcoming fall Town Meeting will be one to adopt the state’s Specialized Stretch Energy Code, which will promote the use of electricity in utilities. Sustainability Director Ken Pruitt doesn’t like the name. He thinks New Construction Energy Code is more accurate. Regardless, the
