The candidates for the 31st Middlesex District seat met Oct. 15 at a candidate forum to debate their solutions for the affordability crisis, environmental concerns and government transparency. Incumbent Michael Day, the Democratic candidate for the race, has held the seat since 2015. He’s running against Stephen Ternullo, a
The following was submitted by Town Clerk MaryEllen Marshall: Ballot Question #4 on the 2026 State Election Ballot would allow eligible individuals to register to vote or update their voter registration address on Election Day. Currently, the deadline for voter registration is 10 days prior to Election Day. The law,
After dropping a 1-0 heartbreaker to host Reading on Oct. 7, the Winchester High School boys soccer team (9-2-1) rattled off three straight wins, and are cruising toward the Division 1 playoffs. As of the Oct. 16 MIAA power rankings, they are seeded 10th in a division
Drop-off at Ambrose Elementary School is a short, but intense window of time. Cars line up, doors quickly open and slam shut as students hurry to class before the 8:25 a.m. bell rings. This school year, the Ambrose Parent Teacher Organization found a way to ease that
It’s a two week stretch that the Winchester High School football team (3-2) would soon rather forget. But in reality, it’s better to learn from it and move on to the next game, which is scheduled for Friday night, Oct. 16, against visiting Arlington at Knowlton Stadium,
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It’s not out of the ordinary for a high school to have a Yearbook Club, Robotics Club and even Drama Club. But have you heard of the Farmers Market Club? At Winchester High School, the roughly 60 students who make up its Farmers Market Club collaborate with the town’
Staff Reports | CommonWealth Beacon Get ready for a long ballot. The Massachusetts House, Senate, and governor are responsible for the vast majority of what becomes law in the Commonwealth, but they’re not the only ones with that power. Individuals can also propose changes to state law or the state
AI IN THE GARDEN…AND OTHER PLACES On Sept. 11, Walter Hubbard, president , PCQuickhelp, spoke at the Jenks Center in a hybrid meeting of The Wilson Forum. He asked “Have you ever wondered: What can AI do for me?” Or maybe “I sure would like some ideas for my garden?
The following was submitted by St. Eulalia’s Church: On Sunday, Oct. 18, St. Eulalia’s Church 50 Ridge St., will present “Voices fir Ukraine” benefit concert, from 2-5 p.m. The concert is scheduled from 2-3:30 p.m., followed by a reception until 5 o’clock.
The Winchester High volleyball team (12-1) faced two of the state’s best – Franklin and Oliver Ames – the last couple of weeks, and it ended up as a split decision. But for those determining the MIAA power rankings, they saw a group of girls who don’t back down
The following was submitted by Prassede Calabi: What’s going on at WIN Fast Forest? Check out the following: Fast Forest second birthday On Saturday, Oct. 24, Fast Forest will celebrate its second birthday with a potluck dinner at the Wright-Locke Farm barn, 82 Ridge St., from 4:30-
The following was submitted by the Winchester Historical Society: The Winchester Historical Society is pleased to welcome Chuck Bunting as director of education and Darian Neckermann as director of communications. Bunting will focus on expanding the Society’s educational programs and finding new and engaging ways to bring Winchester’s
Select Board appoints Fran Li to Audit Advisory Board, readies for Oct. 13 tri-board meeting
The following was submitted by the League of Women Voters of Winchester: On Thursday, Oct. 15, the League of Women Voters Winchester is hosting a Candidates’ Forum featuring Rep. Michael S. Day and Stephen Ternullo, the two candidates running to represent the Massachusetts House of Representatives 31st District. This event
The following was submitted by Sophia Liu: In response to growing concerns over falling tree hazards and municipal forestry resources, Winchester High School junior Sophia Liu has launched a comprehensive community initiative aimed at safeguarding Winchester’s public tree canopy. Developed as part of Liu’s Girl Scout Gold Award
