Despite an increasing number of fully accredited Irish citizens with unusual surnames — such as Olympic badminton player Nhat Nguyen, world class sprinter Rhasidat Adeleke, and hip hop artist Denise Chaila — it’s a safe bet that any round-up of common family names here will produce the usual suspects: Murphy,
Despite state closure, residents flock to beach to cool off from excessive temperatures
The following was submitted by Nouvelle Maison: On Thursday, July 23, join Nouvelle Maison and A Borrowed Chef for a festive evening celebrating 250 years of Franco-American friendship through food, wine, and shared hospitality, beginning at 7 p.m., at Nouvelle Maison, 30 Church St. Inspired by the spirit
School Committee also approves family cap of three sports
A former Winchester resident is celebrating Pride Month with his art displayed in Northampton Center for the Arts and the Becket Arts Center in the Berkshires. Jacob Clayon grew up on Fletcher Street before moving to the Pioneer Valley. “I started doing art about five or six years ago,” Clayton
The Winchester Town Meeting Members Association (TMMA) supports informed discussion and decision-making for Town Meeting members. Its monthly Bulletin shares brief updates from town boards and commissions about their current work. Winchester News will publish each Bulletin as it’s released so all residents can stay informed. Winchester News
Town has no confirmed fireworks show this year, but families have nearby options in Arlington, Lexington, Wakefield, Somerville and Boston, with several displays tied to the nation’s 250th anniversary.
The following was submitted by Studio on the Common: On Thursdays, July 16 or July 23, Studio on the Common invites you to gather your friends or make it a date night at its adults-only sip and spin class, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. This event is
The following was submitted by Winchester Co-operative Bank: Winchester Co-operative Bank (WCB) is pleased to announce the election of Steven Stewart as president. Stewart, who currently serves as chief lending officer, will assume responsibility for the bank’s day-to-day operations while continuing to strengthen lending initiatives,
Winchester Hospital performs first MILD procedure for backpain
Winchester’s state legislative delegation came to the Select Board meeting with a stack of good news — a 6.1% increase in school aid, earmarks for roads, drainage and public safety, and several newly passed state laws — but board members used the visit to press a harder question: whether Massachusetts
The following was submitted by the Just A Minute Festival: The Just A Minute Festival, an international celebration of short-form storytelling, invites audiences to a special screening at the Lexington Venue, 1794 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington, on Thursday, July 16, beginning at 7p.m., featuring 60 minutes of audience favorites,
On a beautiful Saturday morning, dozens of people filled the Winchester Town Common, vendors and shoppers alike. Live music drifted across the green as families spread out on the grass to listen. Shoppers filled their bags with everything from handmade pastries to ripe tomatoes, made just a couple of days
Established in 1973 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, annual Preservation Month is meant to celebrate our historic treasures, highlight our architectural heritage and raise awareness of the social and economic benefits of preserving our history and historic places. The Town of Winchester has maintained its small-town charm,
The following was submitted by Walk & Roll Winchester: More than 30 Winchester children participated in the first-ever Bike Rodeo held during Winchester Town Day on Saturday, June 6, at Winchester High School. Organized by volunteers from Walk & Roll Winchester and the Climate Action Advisory Committee, in partnership
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: Due to construction at the Winchester Public Library, Sen. Jason Lewis will not hold his regularly scheduled Office Hours in Winchester this July. To meet with Lewis in person, residents are encouraged to attend local Office Hours in Stoneham
