Winchester students are back from France — and they’re sharing what a great time they had. The Winchester High School French Department and the Winchester Jumelage this month collaborated on a presentation at the Griffin Museum to highlight the recent exchange trip to Winchester’s sister city in France. In
On a recent Saturday morning, dozens of hard-working volunteers could be found along Borggaard Beach at Wedge Pond, Judkins Pond near the Griffin Museum, and around the Mill Pond/Mystic Valley Parkway area removing invasive plants and clearing out trash. Joining the tireless Conservation Commissioners were members of the Friends
With just four games left in the regular season, the Winchester High School baseball team (11-5) couldn’t be any hotter. The Red & Black have won four straight games starting with the 8-2 win over visiting Watertown on April 30. They were then all over host Burlington two days
The following was submitted by the Griffin Museum of Photography: The Griffin Museum of Photography is proud to present three compelling exhibitions that explore identity, belonging, memory, and heritage through powerful visual storytelling: “New Horizons: Korean Contemporary Photography,” “Imprints” by Timothy Hyunsoo Lee, and “to you, from seoul” by Nick
The following was submitted by Indivisible Winchester: Indivisible Winchester, a new grassroots organization committed to protecting and strengthening American democracy, will hold its inaugural community meeting on Monday, May 12, from 6-7 p.m., in the large meeting room of the Winchester Public Library. Doors open at 5:45 p.
With the regular season winding down, the Winchester High School girls lacrosse team (8-5) is closing in on a state tournament berth. There are five games left on the schedule for the Red & Black, and they are peaking at the right time after winning their last two games against
Will Winchester move from Robert’s Rules of Order to Town Meeting Time? That’s a question Town Meeting will possibly answer in the fall. The final night of the Spring Town Meeting wrapped up with no definite decision over which parliamentary process will be used, despite heavy debate, but
Were proposed changes for a new building at 10 Converse Place significant enough from a 2022 special permit to be resubmitted to the town for consideration? That’s the decision the Planning Board was wrestling with during a public hearing earlier this week — a decision that turned into a unanimous
Wendy Boerner Clifford would like to wish her father, Carl Boerner, a very happy 80th birthday on May 8. Boerner is a long term-Winchester resident, Past Winchester Boat Club Commodore, Jenks Center Facilities Committee member, Past Warden for Precinct 1, Past Chairman of the Winchester Conservation Committee, Board Member of
Lauren Valdario and Giacomo Cantoni share two very important things — both are Winchester natives and both are working at their dream jobs. On a sunny spring morning, both Valdario and Cantoni sat down to talk about what it’s like to work as police officers in the same community where
We hope everyone enjoyed our first foray into the world of print! Town Day, to be held on June 7 this year, will have some focus on the 175th Anniversary and the history of Winchester. Therefore, Winchester News is sponsoring a trolley tour covering some Winchester history that should dovetail
The following was submitted by Arts Winchester: On Saturday, May 10, the Board of Directors of Arts Winchester invites the community to the opening of Winchester’s new Riverwalk Sculpture Park, from 2:30-4:30 p.m., 67 Shore Road, near the bridge. Come for the music by Winchester High
A passionate group of residents in the quiet town of Winchester is rekindling a grassroots movement in defense of democracy. Winchester Area Democracy in Action (WADIA) was born in 2001 during a period of unrest, sparked by opposition to the impending Iraq War. Though the organization faded over time, its
Town Meeting voted to approve the fiscal year 2026 budget in its third session Monday evening, as it turned its attention from bylaws to money. Town Moderator Philip Frattaroli took the budget out of order, adding Town Meeting would return to the warrant order at its fourth session on May
The following was submitted by the Friends of Winchester Recreation: The Friends of Winchester Recreation will be holding the following events in May and June: • May 9: A Paint Night Fundraiser, featuring Seda Matevosian will be held at the Sons of Italy, 117 Swanton St., from 6:30-9:30 p.
As expected, Town Meeting took up the fiscal year 2026 budget at its third session on Monday evening, with debate heavily centered on the school budget. The School Committee in late March voted 4-1 to increase the district’s level service budget by 7%, bringing the new FY26 budget to
