Winchester Coalition distributes magnets
The Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community is placing magnets in town bathrooms to let people know that help is available for those contemplating suicide or having a personal crisis.
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More Photos from Mary New Dec. 2
Mary New continues to share some of the photos she takes when she's out in her Wolcott Terrace backyard abutting the Middlesex Fells. These are hooded mergansers which show up in the late fall at local ponds.
Jenks Science & Technology speakers discuss the future of the electric grid
By John Brown, Walter Hubbard and Ron Latanision Dec. 2, 2023 Recently the Wilson Science and Technology Forum of the Jenks Center has hosted several speakers with compelling insights on how the grid may adjust as Massachusetts works to achieve its legislated goal of net zero greenhouse-gas emissions by
Waterfield project redesigned
By Joyce Westner Dec. 2, 2023 Tuesday’s Planning Board meeting included a report on the design changes to the proposed apartment project on Waterfield Road. The Select Board already approved the changes at their meeting, but this was a full discussion of the differences. Town Planner Taylor Herman told
Winchester News mentioned by Globe columnist
By Joyce Westner Nov. 28, 2023 Today the Boston Globe’s business editor Shirley Leung mentioned the Winchester News in an article about worthy non-profits to keep in mind on Giving Tuesday. She wrote that today is also “Giving News Day,” and suggested local non-profit news outlets, including
Storytelling at First Congregational Church
Special to the News Nov. 28, 2023 In collaboration with Sparkle Stories and How to Story, First Congregational Church presents live storytelling with master storyteller, David Sewell McCann. The goal with this magical storytelling event is to build original holiday stories of light, stillness and community that we can all
Faculty Concert: A Taste of NOLA—The Traditional Music of New Orleans
Special to the News Nov. 28, 2023 On December 2 from 7:30 pm - 8:30 pm, inspired by a recent visit to New Orleans, faculty members Tad Hitchcock and Valerie Walton will present “A Taste of NOLA,” featuring songs from the period of jazz history that still has such
Using intentional design to support young children's learning and well-being
Special to the News Nov. 28, 2023 Time: Saturday, December 2 10:00AM – 11:30AM Lecturer: Dr. Kerri Modry-Mandell, Tufts University Attendees: Welcome all young children’s parents/caregivers and early childhood educators. Address: 34 Dix Street, Winchester, MA, 01890, Parking Lot Entrance Dr. Kerri Modry-Mandell is a
Third annual Holiday Stroll starts Monday
Special to the News Nov. 25, 2023 The Winchester Chamber of Commerce has organized the Third Annual Holiday Stroll for the week of Nov 27 to Dec 3. The Stroll has now become a cherished tradition where the residents of Winchester and surrounding communities can enjoy a full week of
Winchester Archives Oral History Project Stephen Wilson
Interviewed by Charlene Band on June 20, 2012 This article is from the Town Archive, and it's a story about a man who was brought up near Wright-Locke Farm back in the 1940s. I met Steve Wilson by chance while we were both visiting Wright-Locke Farm.
Festival of Trees and Wreaths next Wednesday
Special to the News Nov. 25, 2023 The annual Festival of Trees and Wreaths will be held indoors at the Lohnes Residence, 80 Myopia Road on Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 12-2 p.m. and 6-8 p.m. The Winchester Home and Garden Club event’s ticket sales will
Did You Know – Historical Commission
By Jack LeMenager, Winchester Historical Commission Chair, Nov. 25, 2023 What attracted us to Winchester in the first place? Many residents would cite its excellent schools as well as its proximity to Boston. The town’s historic built environment would also rank high on that short list. It is the
Lake Street bridge reopens
By Peter Casey Nov. 21, 2023 Traffic is flowing again on Lake St. as Winchester’s Department of Public Works opened the bridge that connects Main St. to Wildwood St. As soon as the detour and road closed signs came down, with little fanfare cars started traveling in both directions.
Select Board raises transfer station fees
By Tara Hughes November 21, 2023 The Select Board voted Monday night to charge residents more for dumping their trash. After much discussion and number crunching, the board voted unanimously to approve a sticker fee increase to $340 starting January 1, 2024. This would be an increase in the base
Girl Scouts earn Silver Award at Sucker Brook Conservation Area
By Rachel Whitehouse Nov. 21, 2023 It was winter 2020, in the depths of the pandemic, and Irina Puscasu, co-leader of Winchester Girl Scout Troops 79021 and 82793, was worried about her scouts who were isolated and couldn’t meet in person. She and fellow troop leader Nancy Conroy
More Photos from Mary New Oct 31
Mary New continues to share some of the photos she takes when she's out in her Wolcott Terrace backyard abutting the Middlesex Fells.