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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
The following was submitted by the Winchester Cultural Council: The Winchester Cultural Council invites applications from organizations, schools and individuals of all ages for grants that support cultural activities in the community. Those activities can include performances, workshops, lectures, exhibits, festivals, short-term artist residencies, historical preservation, or other artistic
The following was submitted by Nouvelle Maison: Nouvelle Maison welcomes residents to explore its upcoming line up of ticketed events and workshops, “from festive tastings to hands-on classes and thoughtful pairings designed to delight and inform.” This season, Nouvelle Maison is exploring entirely new territory with classes devoted to
Spirit Weekend marked its sixth year over the weekend. The annual event runs in conjunction with the Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation's annual road race, which occurred Sept. 20. The race honors Glen A. Doherty, a former Navy SEAL and Winchester resident who died in an attack on the
Town manager contract renewed through Dec. 31, 2027
It was a plethora of riches for Winchester High boys soccer coach Vin Musto, when practice opened up on Aug. 24. A total of 110 prospective players showed up for tryouts, but even with three teams in the program, cuts had to be made. It’s a double edge sword
Select Board reviews draft articles that would seize 13.66 acres beside the Middlesex Fells; private buyer already holds purchase rights
Coming off a very satisfying 38-6 triumph over non-league Lynn Classical in the home opener on Sept. 10, the Winchester High football team understands it’s just one of nine regular season games, and of course that doesn’t count the playoff schedule. Coach Wally Dembowski hammered home
