Cross Street Veterinary Hospital brings independent pet care back to Winchester
New clinic open at 95 Cross St., hosting June 28 open house event
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Rep. Michael S. Day passes bill establishing the Massachusetts consumer data privacy act
The following was submitted by the Office of Rep. Michael S. Day: Rep. Michael S. Day recently joined his colleagues in passing H.5472, An Act establishing the Massachusetts consumer data privacy act. This landmark legislation establishes essential consumer data privacy rights, provides consumers with greater control over their own
Winchester High volleyball drops state tournament opener after a winning season featuring three league standouts
For most high school state tournament teams in any sport, the ending is always disappointing. But upon reflection, they inevitably realize by just getting there means they still enjoyed success. The Winchester High boys volleyball team (11-10), the 19th seed in the Division 1 state tournament, falls into that
Winchester Beat releases local news survey
Residents encouraged to share their perspectives to inform local news coverage
Longtime Winchester athletic director Marc Arria steps down after 13 years at the helm
After 20 years as a high school athletic director – the last 13 in Winchester – Marc Arria is leaving the world of high school sports, telling the Winchester News, “I decided after 20 years as an AD to go into real estate,” while adding, “I have two young kids at home
Winchester will hold annual Porchfest celebration on June 13
The following was submitted by Winchester Porchfest: On Saturday, June 13, Winchester will hold its annual Porchfest celebration, from 12-5 p.m. throughout the community. The rain date for the event is Sunday, June 14. Winchester Porchfest is a free, one-day community music celebration where local musicians perform
Capitol Theatre hosts U.S. premiere of ‘Hope: The Courageous Response in the Face of Adversity’ documentary
The following was submitted by U.S. Hope Team: On Thursday, June 18, the Capitol Theatre, 204 Massachusetts Ave., Arlington, will host the U.S. premiere of the documentary film, “Hope: The Courageous Response in the Face of Adversity,” with a discussion and Q&A beginning at 7 p.
Solar lesson turns Winchester’s Lynch School roof into a classroom
The $94 million school opened in August 2025 with an all-electric, net-zero design and a clean-energy project town officials call Winchester’s largest.
Free series available for families with loved ones struggling with Substance Use Disorder
The following was submitted by the Winchester Health Department: Do you have a loved one struggling with Substance Use Disorder? You are not alone! Come to a free series offering connection, education, and hope for parents, caregivers and loved ones. Join Barrie Brian, family peer recovery coach, on Wednesday, June
Winchester PMC Kids Ride to take place on June 13
The following was submitted by the Winchester PMC Kids Ride: On Saturday, June 13, Winchester residents will host a PMC Kids Ride, from 8:30-10:30 a.m. at 44 & 46 Wedgemere Ave. This is an annual bike-a-thon for kids ages 3-13 that raises money
Winchester Farmers Market opens for the season on June 13
The following was submitted by the Winchester Farmers Market: Winchester’s Farmers Market, a community gathering place since 2008, opens for the season on Saturday, June 13. The Market, which operates from the second Saturday in June until the last Saturday in October, is open from 9 a.m. to
Sen. Jason Lewis announces virtual office hours for June
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: Sen. Jason Lewis will be holding Virtual Office Hours on Monday, June 15, from 2 p.m. to 3 p.m. Any constituent of Lewis is welcome to attend Office Hours, with no appointment necessary, to discuss any personal
Winchester Chamber of Commerce to hold Annual Outdoor Living and Garden Tour
The following was submitted by the Winchester Chamber of Commerce: On Tuesday, June 16, the Winchester Chamber of Commerce will hold its Annual Outdoor Living and Garden Tour, from 12-4 p.m., at various locations throughout Winchester. Be inspired by the green thumbs of your neighbors while visiting six
NAACP Boston & Mystic Valley branches holds ‘Juneteenth Nite Out’ celebration
The following was submitted by the NAACP Boston & Mystic Valley Area Branch family: On Saturday, June 20, the NAACP Boston & Mystic Valley Area Branch family proudly invite area residents to “Juneteenth Nite Out: All Black & All In, a Freedom Fund Reimagined” — celebrating leadership, legacy, Black excellence, and
‘Building Bridges: Portraits of Immigrants and Refugees’ exhibit now showing at Ripley Chapel
First Congregational Church in Winchester hosting exhibit through June 14. Hours extended for PRIDEfest on June 11.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Art inside ‘graffiti tunnel’ is amazing, graffiti on Greenway not as bad as depicted
To the Editor: I run on the Tri-Community bike path from Winchester to Stoneham and beyond frequently. I know people say graffiti leads to negative outcomes, but the article [“How graffiti detracts from bike paths: A spray-painted ride along the Tri-Community Greenway”] neglected to include how amazing