Nor’easter spares Winchester flooding but leaves trees down
Public Works hauls limbs off Main Street as rain totals come in well short of Friday's projection
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Winchester town clerk releases early voting dates for Nov. 3 election
The Town Clerk’s Office will be holding early voting in person for the state Nov. 3 general election on the following dates and times in the Winchester Room at Town Hall: OCT. 17: 9 a.m.-3 p.m. OCT. 19-OCT. 22: 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Eight months in, town manager’s agenda for Winchester remains a work in progress
After override defeat and a delayed contract renewal, Senior outlines what he’s started, what remains unfinished
Winchester boys soccer makes it four in a row after wins over Woburn, Beverly, Melrose
The Winchester High boys soccer team is off to a fast 4-0 start after their most recent victories over Woburn (5-0, Sept. 15), Beverly (1-0, Sept. 19) and Melrose (5-0, Sept. 23). They have so far outscored opponents to the tune of 16-1. The Red
Winchester under wind advisory as nor’easter moves in
Close to 4 inches of rain could fall by Monday night, and forecasters warn of flooding on streets with poor drainage.
Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence to host ‘A Night Under the Stars’ gala on Nov. 7
The following was submitted by the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence: Join the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence (WFEE) for A Night Under the Stars on Saturday, Nov. 7, from 7-11 p.m., at the Winchester Country Club, 468 Mystic St. This special evening will bring the community together
Winchester football explodes once again on offense to lead team to fast 2-0 start
Non-league Masco awaits WHS in Boxford Friday night
Winchester, Explained: The Conservation Commission oversees water and land
Editor’s Note: Earlier this summer, we sent our intern Xiyue Eric Han out to meet public officials in Winchester and ask them what they do when it comes to town government. Here’s what he found out. Try to build a patio extension in the wrong backyard and a
Winchester braces for weekend of wind, heavy rain
Gusts up to 50 mph and more than 4 inches of precipitation are forecast from Friday through Monday as a slow-moving coastal storm stalls over New England
Winchester girls volleyball rattles off six straight wins to begin 2026 season
The Winchester High volleyball team is well on its way to another wildly successful regular season after starting off this year with six straight wins. The Red & Black have so far defeated Stoneham (3-0, Sept. 8), Woburn (3-0, Sept. 10), Melrose (3-0, Sept. 14), Newton South
Come help loosen plant ID tags at WIN Fast Forest
The following was submitted by WIN Fast Forest: The Fast Forest is lush with some saplings 20 feet tall (and thick canopies with some bird nests). In fact, the plants have grown so much that some ID tags are cutting the bark and need replacing. WIN Fast Forest is looking
Winchester to hold Recovery & Remembrance Candlelight Vigil
The following was submitted by the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community: On Wednesday, Sept. 30, the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community will hold a Recovery & Remembrance Candlelight Vigil on the Common, beginning at 6 p.m. on the town common. Please join the Winchester Coalition for a
Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence kicks off Authorfest on Oct. 14
The following was submitted by Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence: Get ready for a celebration of reading, creativity, and books! Authorfest 2026 kicks off on Wednesday, Oct. 14, with Preview Night. from 3:30–6:30 p.m. at Winchester Town Hall. Families can learn more about this year’s
Studio on the Common to hold ‘Christmas in September’ in support of Winchester Hospital
The following was submitted by Studio on the Common: On Wednesday, Sept. 30, Studio on the Common, 22 Church St., will be holding Christmas in September, its 10th annual celebration in support of Winchester Hospital, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Join Studio on the Common for its
Michelle Prior named to Winchester’s Committee on Names
The Select Board has appointed Michelle Prior as its representative to the Committee on Names, filling the board’s seat on a five-member panel that members say is working to codify its procedures for naming public buildings, parks and other property. The vote was 3-0, with member Bill
Creative Corner School to hold ‘Little Readers, Big Futures’ early literacy workshop
The following was submitted by Creative Corner School: On Thursday, Oct. 1, join the Creative Corner School for “Little Readers, Big Futures,” a free early literacy workshop, from 6-7 p.m., at the school, 11 Sheridan Circle. Discover how literacy begins at birth and grows with your child every