Winchester town manager search collapses as 2 finalists withdraw, board weighs reset
Deliberations Monday will determine whether to proceed forward or restart efforts after unexpected departures narrowed the field to one.
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Winchester resident’s book rises to top of Amazon’s new releases list for architecture history
It’s been a bit of a roller coaster ride for Winchester resident Maureen Meister since her new book — “Arts and Crafts Architecture across America” — was released on Nov. 18. Except that on this roller coaster, the ride has been an upward trajectory. On Dec. 16, the book hit number
Winchester Public Library kicks off new writing group Write On Winchester!
On Tuesday, Dec. 30, get your creative juices flowing at the Winchester Public Library’s new writing group, Write On Winchester!, beginning at 7 p.m. New and experienced writers are invited to the library to explore creative writing in a safe, supportive, and inclusive environment. You’ll have the
En Ka Society to hold info session on Jan. 7
On Wednesday, Jan. 7, the Winchester Public Library will be hosting an information session with the En Ka Society, beginning at 7 p.m. in the large meeting room. The En Ka Society is a non-profit charitable organization comprised of over 200 women volunteers. The society’s mission is to
Finalist exits Winchester town manager search as residents question process
Finalist Eric Duffy has withdrawn from Winchester’s search for a permanent town manager, Select Board member Mike Bettencourt said Wednesday, as residents raised questions about two finalists’ backgrounds and the town’s vetting process ahead of scheduled public interviews and community events. Select Board Chair Michelle Prior declined to
Winchester Hospital named among U.S. News & World Report’s fifth annual 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
The following was submitted by Winchester Hospital: U.S. News & World Report has named Winchester Hospital as a 2026 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care. This is the highest award a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care annual study, now in
Winchester delegation, Mass. Legislature protect public transit workers from assault
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Reps. Michael Day and Michelle Ciccolo and Sen. Jason Lewis joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to strengthen protections for public transit workers by expanding laws governing assault and battery against on-duty personnel. “Our public transit system
Winchester residents invited to meet, hear from town manager finalists this week
Winchester residents have multiple opportunities this week to meet, observe and learn about the three finalists competing to become the town’s next town manager, Select Board member Anthea Brady announced on Monday. The schedule includes formal Select Board interviews, a less formal community session where residents can ask questions
Youthful, talented Winchester girls hockey begins new season with convincing win
Coach Tommy Scarpa’s Winchester High girls hockey team opened up the regular season on Dec. 13, with a 7-2 dominating win against Stoneham at Woburn’s O’Brien Rink. One year ago, the Red & Black ended the season with a 9-10-3 record after splitting their two postseason games.
Winchester’s Mia Endo to perform in Boston Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’
The following was submitted by Boston Ballet: Mia Endo, of Winchester, is performing in Boston Ballet’s production of Mikko Nissinen’s “The Nutcracker” in the role of Reindeer. Endo started dancing ballet when she was 3 years old and has been a student at Boston Ballet School since September.
Winchester Hospital welcomes new board members
Winchester Hospital recently announced six new members have joined the hospital’s Board of Trustees: Alicia C. Clarke; Edward F. Doherty; Freddie G. Jacobs; Paul L. Mucci; Neal I. Muni, MD; and Mark D. Ohanian. Additionally, William H. McCance has been named chair of the board. Winchester Hospital’s board
Interim town manager to leave by year’s end as Winchester weighs override, continues search
Interim Town Manager Stephen Delaney will leave his post earlier than expected for personal reasons, the Select Board announced at its Dec. 15 meeting, departing as Winchester prepares for a potential override vote in the tens of millions and searches for a permanent hire. Delaney, who began serving as interim
Winchester students earn spots in competitive music festival
More than half of the Winchester High School students who auditioned for the Senior District Festival have been selected for the competitive music event. The Senior District Festival, hosted by the Massachusetts Music Educators Association Northeast District, is scheduled for Jan. 10, with the concert band and orchestra performing at
Want to run in Winchester? Nomination papers open Jan. 2 for 2026 town election
Winchester’s annual town election will take place March 21, giving voters the opportunity to select officeholders for positions that guide municipal policy, oversee town departments and manage the budget. The annual town election will put races for town moderator, the Select Board, the School Committee and a range of
Winchester High boys hockey begins season Dec. 13 against Stoneham in Woburn
The Winchester High boys hockey team finished up the regular season last year with a 13-10 record, and were the 11th seed heading into the Division 1 state tournament. They then won two straight postseason games against Shrewsbury, the 22nd seed, 4-1, and Middlesex League rival Belmont, the sixth seed,
Winchester High boys basketball ready to repeat as league champs beginning tonight (Dec. 12) in the home opener against Stoneham
One year ago, the Winchester High boys basketball team entered the Division 1 state tournament as the ninth season with a 16-4 record, but as is the case of any postseason game, upsets and heartbreakers sometimes factor into the final result. Unfortunately, both of those scenarios were rolled into one