The Winchester Select Board signaled support March 16 for a 7% increase in water and sewer rates for fiscal year 2027, with a formal vote expected at a public hearing scheduled for March 30. Consultant Mark Abrahams of the Abrahams Group presented three rate options to the board during a
The following was submitted by Swim Medford: On Sunday, March 22, members of the Winchester community will trade their winter coats for swimsuits as they participate in the Second Annual Swim Winchester Polar Plunge. The event, held at Shannon Beach on Upper Mystic Lake, aims to raise awareness and support
I feel the need to apologize to the Teletub-bees seated at our table during WFEE’s recent Trivia Bee. I was one of the Winchester Newshounds, Round 5, losers. Reporter Will Dowd and editor Nell Escobar Coakley were my teammates and Will taunted those poor high school girls like it
The following was submitted by the Winchester Unitarian Society: Winchester Unitarian Society brings its 2025–2026 concert season to a soul-stirring close with a performance by vocalist and songwriter Lindsay Foote, whose musical gifts place her at the crossroads of folk, pop, indie, and Americana. Weaving these rich traditions into
Editor’s note: An interactive visualization of all 33 Proposition 2½ ballot questions in Winchester from 1988 through 2023, including results by decade, override type and individual vote, is available here. From November 1988 through January 2023, Winchester voters went to the polls 25 times to decide 33 Proposition 2½
The following was submitted by the Winchester Community Music School: On Saturday, March 21, the Winchester Community Music School, 407 Highland Ave., will host “Body Mapping Workshop for Woodwind, Brass and Percussion Musicians,” beginning at 3 p.m. In this 90-minute workshop, guest clinician Vanessa Mulvey will work with participants
The following was submitted by the Office of Rep. Michael Day: Rep. Michael S. Day recently nominated Winchester’s Dr. Karen Abdool M.D, PhD for recognition at the Massachusetts State House, where the Massachusetts Black and Latino Legislative Caucus honored her with the Black Excellence on the Hill Award.
The following was submitted by the Mystic River Watershed Association: The Horn Pond Fish Passage project received final funding needed for construction with an anticipated construction start in summer/fall 2026, aiming to be complete before the river herring migration begins in spring 2027. Funding for this new fish passage
Dozens filled the hall — proud Scouts, families and friends — cheering on a historical milestone in local scouting. Troop 507, under Scoutmaster Mann Shoffner, proved once again that the rank of Eagle Scout is more than just a collection of badges — it’s a testament to nonstop leadership and dedication. In
The contest highlights competing governing styles, one emphasizing consensus and process, the other urging faster action and visible dissent.
Winchester’s Science Olympiad, like most things, began small. Yet what began as a modest club for fun, has grown into something respected by the entire Science Olympiad community throughout the nation. Every Friday, dedicated Winchester High School students gather for two hours in weekly club meetings, to prepare for
Whether to legalize short-term rentals or Air Bed and Breakfast (AirBnBs) or Vacation Rentals by Owners (VRBOs) was the subject of conversation during a recent Planning Board meeting. Some exist in Winchester, although how many is vague. Legalization would involve possible changes to the bylaws and zoning bylaws to address
The final and most prestigious high school wrestling tournament of the year is now in the books. Last weekend’s All-New England Meet, held annually in Providence, R.I., marked the end of another year for the sport that started all the way back on the Monday after Thanksgiving. The
The following was submitted by the Solo Ager Network: On Wednesday, March 18, the Solo Ager Network will present “Staying STEADI – Fall Prevention and Safe Recovery Strategies for Aging in Place,” from 1:30 – 3 p.m., at the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road. While falls are common in older
The AI bubble myth – intelligence incorporated and the global race On Feb. 13, a member of the International Hall of Fame of Women in Technology, Dr. Jennie Hwang, added another dimension to our discussion of AI. Many of us will remember the “dot com” bubble of the late 1990s and
A volunteer campaign called Yes for Winchester is working to build community support for an $11.5 million override on the town’s March 21 election ballot, relying primarily on house parties, lawn signs and neighbor-to-neighbor outreach rather than traditional political infrastructure. The campaign began preliminary planning before the Select
