Winchester’s Network for Social Justice celebrates 35 years
A look back on how it started and why it’s important and maybe even more relevant today
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Stephen G. Ternullo qualifies for ballot, pledges to restore accountability, put families first
The following as submitted by the Committee to Elect Stephen G. Ternullo: Republican candidate and U.S. Army veteran Stephen G. Ternullo recently announced that he has officially qualified for the Sept. 1 Republican primary ballot for state representative, representing Stoneham and Winchester, after submitting certified nomination signatures. Ternullo, a
WFEE invites you to ‘Mah Jongg & Mingle’ event on April 7
The following was submitted by the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence: On Tuesday, April 7, come join the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence invites residents to “Mah Jongg & Mingle” at the Sanborn House, 15 High St. Learn Mah Jongg with Mahj House. Find out why this is the hottest
Winchester organizations host Volunteer Fair on April 10
The following was submitted by the Town Common Task Force: On Friday, April 10, the Town Common Task Force, in partnership with the Town of Winchester, the Jenks Center, and Winchester Public Schools / PISC, is hosting the Winchester Volunteer Fair. The fair will be held from 9 to 11 a.
Winchester High School students to showcase science for community
Bubbles sizzled in a plastic bottle as vinegar reacted with baking soda. The gas produced from the reaction filled a red balloon attached to the bottle’s top as five fifth graders looked on in awe. “I liked watching the balloon grow,” Meara Daly, one of the fifth graders, said.
Winchester School Committee left with hard choices after failed override, must slash $2.3M from proposed budget
When he took over the reins as School Committee chair on March 26, Tim Matthews said he hoped to be giving a very different speech. “After almost a year of preparation, followed by a sprint to last Saturday’s town wide vote, the disappointing result we face today has far
Winchester, residents from other communities gather for third No Kings rally
Between 400-500 people gathered Saturday morning in Winchester for the third local “No Kings” event to protest President Trump’s policies, reject authoritarianism and defend constitutional rights. The number of people who participated nationwide was still being calculated on March 28, but there were over 3,200 organized events throughout
Winchester High boys lacrosse starts regular season as a 'well-balanced team'
One year ago, the Winchester High boys lacrosse team finished the regular season as the 10th seed in Division 1 with a 12-7 record. They then went on to make it to the Sweet 16 after blowing out Shrewsbury, the 23rd seed, 15-2 in the Round of 32, only to
Winchester girls lacrosse gets ready for home opener against Tewksbury Monday afternoon
Last spring, the Winchester High girls lacrosse team had its season come to an end in the Round of 32 against Westford Academy, the sixth seed in Division 1, 13-6. The Red & Black were seeded 27th in the final power rankings after completing the regular season with an 8-10
Winchester High School students and Jenks Center seniors meet up for some Mandarin one-on-one
It was Mandarin lessons, lunch and ping pong when Xuemei Li’s students met their Chinese speaking pen pals for the first time. Natalie Taylor admits she was feeling nervous when she first walked into the Jenks Center to meet one-on-one with a new friend, but it didn’t take
Winchester ZBA waives town regulations to move project at 292 Washington Street along
Town officials have approved waivers of regulations for a residential and commercial development project at Washington and Swanton streets. The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) on March 19 approved the waivers for a 40B project at 278-292 Washington St. and 12 and 16-20 Swanton St. in a special meeting preceding
John Bellaire, 22, among youngest townwide winners in Winchester history
He won all eight precincts after a door-to-door campaign that emphasized direct voter contact over institutional backing.
Network for Social Justice to celebrate 35th anniversary
The following was submitted by the Network for Social Justice: The Network For Social Justice turns 35 this spring! There will be a celebration on Saturday, April 11, from 7-9:30 p.m., at the Sons of Italy, 117 Swanton St., Winchester. Connect with your local friends and neighbors as
Winchester Community Music School presents Jazz Jam Session
The following was submitted by the Winchester Community Music School: On Saturday, March 28, join the community at Winchester Community Music School, 407 Highland Ave., for a Jazz Jam Session, an afternoon of fun, spontaneous jazz playing, beginning at 3 p.m. Instrumentalists and vocalists of all skill levels are
13 YEARS OF DATA, ONE SATURDAY: Takeaways from Winchester’s override vote and the races that surrounded it
Winchester News reviewed precinct-level election results from every annual town election since 2014 — 13 years of data covering turnout, ballot questions, Select Board races, School Committee contests and Planning Board results — and compared them against the March 21 preliminary numbers. The 2026 results have not yet been certified by Town
With override rejected, Winchester shifts from campaigning to budget planning
After Winchester voters rejected an $11.5 million Proposition 2 1/2 override on Election Day, March 21, the governing question in town has shifted from persuasion to arithmetic. Select Board member Bill McGonigle, who served on the Yes for Winchester campaign, said the defeat has changed how he approaches