The following was submitted by Arts Winchester: Arts Winchester (AWI) installed a new sculpture March 28 – “Vertical Water” by Karin Stanley – at Riverwalk Sculpture Park. Arts Winchester’s Visual Arts Director Cynthia Randall describes “Vertical Water” as “beautiful and a such a great transition piece from the photographic lens at
The following was submitted by Winchester Public Schools: On Tuesday, April 15, the Winchester School Department presents ‘An Evening with the Superintendent,’ at Winchester High School, 80 Skillings Road, Room LG1, from 7-8:30 p.m. Join us for a discussion with Winchester Superintendent of Schools Dr. Frank Hackett. He
Eleanor is our 13-year-old French Bulldog. She is very set in her ways. She loves her long naps and her daily walks. She is quite annoying with her barking at other dogs and people, but we love her so much we put up with it. She is such a sweetie
Winchester News members are especially happy to feature Charlie Alexander, a seven-year-old Lincoln School first-grader. He started a newspaper for the Symmes Corner neighborhood. When asked what prompted his project, he said, “I like to read the papers, thought hey, why don’t I start my own?” Charlie’s good
Brian Vernaglia stepped into his new role as chair of the Planning Board following the town’s March 22 election, which saw an open seat filled by write-in candidate Jack LeMenager after Diab Jerius did not run for re-election. “I am deeply honored and humbled to have been elected chair
This spring has the potential to be historic for the Winchester High School boys volleyball team under the direction of John Fleming, who never takes a season off. Fleming coaches girls volleyball in the fall, boys basketball in the winter and boys volleyball in the spring, which is on pace
If your shoes don’t get messy when you’re at Manchester Field, it might be thanks to Connie. The 4-year-old border collie runs around and chases the geese away several times a day. “I checked with the town’s Recreation Department and they said it’s OK,” says Manchester
The Winchester High boys lacrosse team (2-1) was the tenth seed in the final Division 1 power rankings last spring. They ended the regular season with a 15-3 record, and were 1-1 in the postseason, where they beat rival Arlington in the Round of 32, 13-3, before losing to Needham
A development at 10 Converse Place will be back on the Winchester Planning Board’s agenda on April 15, after concerned residents took to social media to urge the board to continue the discussion. “We heard from the petitioners as well as several members of the public and we continued
Jason Capodanno is beginning his third year as head coach of the Winchester High Red & Black softball team. At the end of Year 1, the girls were 3-17, but last spring there was a dramatic improvement. They won five more games to end up with an 8-12 record. Capodanno
Hundreds of Winchester residents gathered at Town Hall Saturday for the Winchester Chamber of Commerce’s first health and wellness fair. Spring Into Wellness featured interactive demonstrations and activities, including pickleball, a trampoline workout, a presentation on avoiding scams and Winchester Community Music School performances. Attendees could also participate in
In a unanimous series of votes, the Winchester Select Board accepted donations totaling more than $348,000. Among these were notable contributions including $2,250 from Pediatric Dental Associates, Winchester Rotary Club, and Winchester Savings Bank to support Concerts on the Common. Town Manager Beth Rudolph expressed appreciation, calling the
The following was submitted by Swim Winchester: On Sunday, April 13, join Swim Winchester at Shannon Beach for a refreshing dip in the Mystic Lake for a Polar Plunge, beginning at 2 p.m. There will be hot chocolate, prizes and of course, bragging rights. Register here for the event.
The following was submitted by Ripley Chapel: Where the twang of classic country meets the grit of Southern soul on Saturday, April 11, beginning at 7:30 p.m., from the stunning Ripley Chapel, live in person and live streamed! Ripley Presents is pleased to welcome back Hank Wonder — a
The following was submitted by the Winchester Public Library: From May 1 to May 31, the Winchester Public Library will host the WAN group exhibit, incorporating the celebration of Winchester’s 175th anniversary as a central theme for the show. Over the next few weeks, you are encouraged to consider
The Winchester Select Board voted unanimously Monday to release $364,746 from the Special Education Reserve Fund to cover unexpected cost increases in transportation and out-of-district tuition expenses. “The contract, I believe, previously was an eight-year contract that expired, went out to bid,” said Director of Finance & Operations Andrew
