Fall Town Meeting 2024 is now in the books — but not without heated discussion on the future of a house willed to the town to be used as affordable housing. Select Board member Michael Bettencourt kicked off the night’s longest debate with the introduction of Article 4, which effectively
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: Sens. Jason Lewis and Pat Jehlen and Reps. Michael Day and Michelle Ciccolo joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass legislation that requires health insurers to provide coverage for diagnostic examinations for breast cancer. An act relative
The following opinion column was submitted by Kimberly Higgins: Everywhere in America, parents send their children off to preschool with a sense of trust. They rely on early childhood educators (ECE) to help their children grow, learn, and prepare for the challenges of the future. Do they know the ECE
Fred Csibi-Levin is a biologist who unravels the science of pastry-making and has just published a cookbook, “Mastering Macarons! Uncover the Scientific Secrets to Making the Perfect French Macaron.” The Sheridan Circle resident not only creates new macarons, but he also is a sculptor of pastries, including Pumpkin Petit Gateaux
Bobby Atchinson is a bibliophile for sure. At the age of 8, he was wondering what to do with them all. “I wanted to donate them, but then I decided to help kids who don’t have homes,” he says. And on Nov. 9, he set up shop outside Book
Seven articles approved including 13 Capital Planning requests Town Meeting cleared seven articles off its plate during the second night of the fall event, but not without a lot of discussion and a little bit of drama. Article 12 took up much of the night with 13 separate motions for
Inevitably, only one team can win the state championship in each of the five girls soccer divisions. But that doesn’t diminish the accomplishments of the other postseason participants. They earned the right to be there in the power rankings system that has measured high school teams in all sports
Once again, We’re using a photo by Mike Arwe. Mike is the grand champion of How well, identifying almost every photo since this column started. If you know the answer, send an email to editor@winchesternews.org and put How well in the subject line. Last week we had
The Winchester High Red & Black football team (7-2, sixth seed in Division 2) is moving on to the Elite 8 after beating Peabody (4-5, 12th seed) at Knowlton Stadium last Friday night, Nov. 8, in a high scoring affair, 35-27. They have since been preparing to take on host
The following was submitted by Winchester Co-operative Bank: As part of Winchester Co-operative Bank (WCB)’s Checking for Charity campaign, the Bank donated $2,500 to En Ka Society in support of their food pantry program. As food prices continue to be expensive, it is critical for food pantries to
It’s that time of year again when Winchester High School is putting on its fall play. “Check Please” by Jonathan Rand will be performed on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. in the Winchester High School auditorium, 70 Skillings
The following was submitted by the Winchester Cooperative Theatre: The Winchester Cooperative Theatre is thrilled to present its fall 2024 production of “The Music Man Jr.,” a delightful adventure bursting with music, charm, and young talent, at the McCall Middle School, 458 Main St. Audiences are invited to journey to
On a warm November morning, Winchester residents came out to celebrate the town’s veterans during annual Veterans Day ceremonies. A parade kicked off from Winchester High School around 10:15 a.m. on Nov. 11, ending near Town Hall, with speeches and music. Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice
The need for a storage facility, a pasta-making operation and a COVID café have all come together for one local family looking to add a new business on Main Street. Phil Frattaroli, co-owner and managing partner of Filmark Hospitality Group, said the idea for what will become Café Ducali at
Some folks love to run and among them are those who love marathons, but how many of them want to run a marathon in Antarctica? Washington Street resident Georgia McGaughey has done it and she’s determined to run one on every continent. “I love to run,” she says, “and
The following was submitted by Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church: Live in-person and live streamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester on Friday, Nov. 15, Syldason, a duo concert featuring Sylvie Zakarian and Daniela Tosic, will take place, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Taking
