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State budget leaves Winchester about $80,000 ahead of its own estimate
Winchester will collect roughly $80,000 more in net state aid than town officials budgeted, a rounding error against the roughly $5 million structural gap the town’s failed override was meant to close. The governor signed the state budget on July 9 as the Legislature adopted it, without vetoes
Massachusetts House of Representatives passes first comprehensive framework for e-bikes
The following was submitted by the Office of Rep. Michael S. Day: Rep. Michael S. Day recently joined his colleagues in the House of Representatives to pass H.5562, An Act relative to economic development in the Commonwealth, a $561 million economic development bond bill that strengthens key innovation sectors,
Winchester coaches reflect on passing of longtime legendary Boston Herald high school sports editor Danny Ventura
We all go through life looking to make an impact in the world around us. Most do it without fanfare, but those of us in a public forum have the power – if done the right way – to influence many lives in a positive, informative and entertaining way. Nowadays, they are
Winchester delegation, Mass. Legislature pass legislation modernizing state law that promotes respect for people with disabilities
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sens. Jason Lewis and Pat Jehlen and State RepS. Michael Day and Michelle Ciccolo joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to remove outdated and offensive terminology from state law. The bill updates references throughout state law, replacing
Vincent Dixon turned losing campaigns, dead bills and public-access TV into one long civics class
For 35 years, he entered races, filed legislation by request and used local television to keep civics in public view.
Winchester delegation secures $200,000 for local priorities in state budget
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Reps. Michael S. Day and Michelle Ciccolo and state Sens. Jason Lewis and Pat Jehlen are pleased to announce the passage of the state’s budget for fiscal year 2027 (FY27). Funded at $63.4 billion, the budget
Meet the Artist – Dancer Mia Endo rising through the ranks of ballet
Rising fifth-grader Mia Endo seems passionate about dance, and has danced in Boston Ballet performances this past season. Asked when she started learning ballet, the Vinson-Owen student says, “when I was about 3-ish.” She started at Winchester’s Enchanted Dance Academy. “But when COVID started, I had
Griffin opens its Vision(ary) 2026 exhibit in Winchester
The Griffin Museum of Photography is hosting its sixth installment of the Vision(ary) exhibit, with the theme this year focusing on advocacy and social activism in light of the 250th anniversary of the U.S. The exhibit runs until Sep 27 and features 28 photographers’ takes on the theme
Winchester artists invited to join Art in August festival
The following was submitted by the Winchester Artists Network: Art in August is coming! For over 20 years, Winchester businesses and artists have collaborated to turn the downtown area into an arts colony during the month of August. This festival will open soon for the summer of 2026: all artists
Wedge Pond earmark leads unusually long list of Winchester community donations and grants
Select Board accepts outside support spanning water-quality work, youth substance-use prevention, air monitoring, summer concerts, older-adult transportation, police accounts, tennis courts and Town Common seating
Stephen Ternullo: Day’s state budget vote leaves Stoneham, Winchester taxpayers paying the price
The following was submitted by the Committee to Elect Stephen G. Ternullo: Republican candidate for state representative Stephen Ternullo criticized Rep. Michael Day for supporting the Legislature’s $63.4 billion state budget, saying it continues Beacon Hill’s pattern of increasing spending while failing to provide meaningful relief for
Winchester leaders endorse Christine Barber for state Senate
Sen. Jason Lewis, Rep. Michael Day, and Winchester community leaders back Barber in the 2nd Middlesex race
COURTING SUCCESS: Winchester tennis sensation Miles Olmeda secures coveted USTA-sanctioned U-16 New England Sectional Tournament
When the spotlight is at its brightest, Winchester’s Miles Olmeda is not afraid to take on the challenge. Olmeda, who went to Belmont Hill this past year as a freshman, had that championship moment for the second straight year in the USTA (United States Tennis Association) New England U-
Five Democrats pour nearly $500,000 into open 2nd Middlesex race
Campaign finance filings in the five-way Democratic race show who banked a reserve, who out-raised the incumbents and who is betting on each candidate before the Sept. 1 vote
Karen Dunn Martin, 80
The following was submitted by the Lane Funeral Home: Karen Dunn Martin, of Winchester and North Falmouth, Mass., passed away peacefully on July 2, 2026, at the age of 80. Born in Bridgeport, Connecticut, Mrs. Martin was the beloved daughter of the late Thomas and Vivian Dunn. She is survived