Last spring, Gail Ockerbloom began hearing about a shortage of after school programs aimed at kids in grades K-2 in Winchester – so she decided to do something about it. “We’re changing our model,” said the owner of Studio on the Common. “We’re going from individual 90-minute art programs
In a letter to her “conquerors” Winchester High School Girls Varsity Soccer coach Michelle Ross told her players,“I am delighted to return to coach you and cannot wait to be back on the pitch with this amazing team.” She also thanked the girls for their love and support. Superintendent
Prize-winning artist Carolyn Latanision has a special affinity for rusted steel mills. Which makes sense because she grew up in Bethlehem, Pa., three blocks from one of the biggest mills. “I come from three generations of mill workers,” she says. “It’s a very dangerous business. My great-grandfather died in
The following was submitted by Kendra Winner: Nearly two years ago, my son Aidan’s life — and, as a result, our family’s life — changed forever. A devastating car crash left Aidan with multiple severe brain injuries. He is now 20, unable to speak or walk and dependent on a
You may have missed 19-year-old resident Rebecca Vernaglia because she whizzes by on her bicycle at a fast clip. Vernaglia recently put her hobby to good use when she rode in this year’s Pan-Mass Challenge, and raised more than $6,000 for the Dana-Farber Cancer Institute. “I really like
John Fleming is beginning his 16th year as head coach of the Winchester High girls volleyball team. Last year, Fleming guided his team to a 20-3 overall record, before dropping a Division 1 Elite 8 matchup to Needham. The team was the 13th seed in the final power rankings, and
A proposal to restructure Winchester’s decennial bylaw review process will not be considered at the 2025 Fall Town Meeting, its author — Select Board member William McGonigle — told the Winchester News. His mid-August memorandum outlines significant reforms to address what he called the “cumbersome nature” of the town’s most
The following was submitted by the Winchester Select Board: Dear Winchester Residents: We are pleased to announce that the Select Board has chosen Stephen Delaney to serve as Acting Town Manager. The Board will take a formal vote to appoint Stephen at our Sept. 8 meeting with his first day
The following was submitted by the office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis will be holding office hours in Winchester on Monday, Sept. 8, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St. Any Winchester resident is welcome to attend office hours, with
Intern Simone Ryan, rising WHS 10th grader, contributed to this article. On Thursday, Aug. 21, the Network for Social Justice (NFSJ) celebrated a successful summer internship with a gathering on the patio of the Griffin Museum that included spring and summer interns, parents, NFSJ Board leadership and friends. Summer may
Ever since school closed for the summer in late June, officials have been getting ready for an opening day that will include a new Lynch Elementary School, $800,000 in renovations at Muraco, two literacy pilot programs and a host of other additions and physical upgrades throughout the entire district.
As the new school year begins in Winchester, there will be one familiar face missing from the Lincoln School community. In mid-June, long-time crossing guard Mike Aliano passed away unexpectedly. He was 47 years old. His brother, Steve Aliano, said the family was shocked by the news. Even though it
The following was submitted by Winchester Co-operative Bank: Winchester Co-operative Bank (WCB) is proud to announce a $10,000 donation to the North Suburban YMCA. This contribution will support the YMCA’s important work in fostering youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in our community. This donation highlights our
While talk around Winchester has been focused on what to do with the property the town inherited at 160 Forest St. — build a large project, sell or rent — the Affordable Housing Trust last week made it clear what the plans will be. The AHT met Aug. 25 to discuss where
The following was submitted by the Griffin Museum: The Griffin Museum invites you to celebrate our museum and Arthur Griffin’s birthday and legacy with a vibrant, immersive day of photography and community on Saturday, Sept. 13. The event will begin at 9 a.m. with a lively coffee and
The sound of brass, reeds, and drums filled the quiet streets of Winchester in late August, turning an ordinary summer afternoon into a music festival. As the School of HONK marched forward, trombones blared, trumpets soared, and the joy of music infected more and more people. With over 80 players
