Winchester’s Select Board has begun charting a course of action after voters rejected an $11.5 million Proposition 2½ override on March 21, with board members agreeing that both spending cuts and new revenue will be needed to close a budget gap that could reach $6.7 million. The
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass the FARM Bill, agricultural legislation aimed at supporting Massachusetts’ 7,000 farms, making it easier for families to buy fresh and nutritious food, and protecting the
Roof replacement, window overhaul expected to bring service disruptions through December 2026
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Immigration attorney Diann Slavit Baylis, who previously explored a run for Congress, is now shifting gears and launching a campaign for Governor’s Council in Massachusetts’ 6th District. Slavit Baylis, a Marblehead resident, announced she has taken out nomination papers from the Secretary of State’s Office and plans to
Students from Winchester Public Schools accompanied their teachers to the State House this month to share their experiences with performance-based assessments. Winchester school officials and teachers have attended briefings with legislators annually since 2016, but this was the first time students went with them. In these briefings, educators present
After almost three weeks of practices and four scrimmages, the Winchester High baseball team can’t wait to get the season underway against non-league Wellesley later today, April 2, in the home opener at Ciarcia Field, starting at 4:15 p.m. The Red & Black enjoyed much success
Update, April 27, 2026, 5:43 p.m.: This guide has been updated to reflect revised Town Meeting materials and late-breaking clarifications ahead of tonight’s session. Changes include updated Article 4 Human Rights Commission language; expanded Article 5 rules-of-procedure details; revised Article 18 close-out totals;
Winning that first game of the year is always a priority for any team, and Winchester High softball did just that, beating non-league Cambridge at Ciarcia Field, 12-3 on March 30. Freshman pitcher Harper McDaniels threw five solid innings, striking out 11 to secure the win over the
The following was submitted by the Winchester High School Parent/Teacher Association: On Friday, April 10, prepare for a nostalgic evening with “Back to 80’s Party!” at Winchester Town Hall, beginning at 7 p.m. Come support the Class of 2028 with music by 80’s band “Fast Times”
I am an engineer. I make decisions on engineering design, assembly, operation, inspection, and maintenance of engineering systems of all kinds based on data-driven facts. The same dependence on factual truth is typical of scientist and medical practitioners. Who would feel comfortable with a surgeon’s advice if it
A look back on how it started and why it’s important and maybe even more relevant today
The following as submitted by the Committee to Elect Stephen G. Ternullo: Republican candidate and U.S. Army veteran Stephen G. Ternullo recently announced that he has officially qualified for the Sept. 1 Republican primary ballot for state representative, representing Stoneham and Winchester, after submitting certified nomination signatures. Ternullo, a
The following was submitted by the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence: On Tuesday, April 7, come join the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence invites residents to “Mah Jongg & Mingle” at the Sanborn House, 15 High St. Learn Mah Jongg with Mahj House. Find out why this is the hottest
The following was submitted by the Town Common Task Force: On Friday, April 10, the Town Common Task Force, in partnership with the Town of Winchester, the Jenks Center, and Winchester Public Schools / PISC, is hosting the Winchester Volunteer Fair. The fair will be held from 9 to 11 a.
Bubbles sizzled in a plastic bottle as vinegar reacted with baking soda. The gas produced from the reaction filled a red balloon attached to the bottle’s top as five fifth graders looked on in awe. “I liked watching the balloon grow,” Meara Daly, one of the fifth graders, said.
