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. Double digit public hearings over one downtown building ended back in February
The following was submitted by the Winchester Chamber of Commerce: The Winchester Chamber of Commerce, in partnership with The Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation, have organized Spirit Weekend 2026 for the weekend of Sept. 18-20. The weekend has now become an annual event where the community comes together to not
The following was submitted by Nouvelle Maison: On Wednesday, Sept. 23, join Nouvelle Maison and A Borrowed Chef for a festive evening celebrating 250 years of Franco-American friendship through food, wine, and shared hospitality, beginning at 7 p.m., at Nouvelle Maison, 30 Church St. Inspired by the spirit
Certified returns from two open Senate seats show a governor’s blessing, a union list and a hometown legislator each delivering precisely their own ground and nothing past it
The following was submitted by the Jenks Center: On Tuesday, Sept. 29, the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road, will present “Mind of a Killer” with John Olszewski, from 6-7 p.m. Join us as we examine the history of mass, serial, and spree murder, along with other equally chilling
To the Class of 2027 students and their families, College essay coach and parent of a senior here, in downright disbelief that someday way in the future has suddenly become right now, when I could swear my kid was only born like a minute ago. As we all prepare to
When school ended in June, there was a firestorm of uncertainty in the air. The override had failed, the School Department was charged with slashing $3.3 million from its budget and parents were concerned. Those concerns were heightened, at least for some parents at the Muraco School, where class
The following was submitted by the Jenks Center: On Tuesday, Sept. 22, join Rebecca Linhart at the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road, from 6-7 p.m., for “Tagging Along: How Technology Is Transforming Shorebird Conservation.” This presentation will explore methods of tracking shorebirds and how these data inform conservation
The following was submitted by the town of Winchester: Parents can register their children for School Flu Clinics now through Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 11:59 p.m.. You may select any open appointment time, but note that appointment times are not the actual time your student will be vaccinated.
Volunteers with clippers pull tree of heaven each October, but public works reports zero removal requests this year
The following was submitted by the Jenks Center: On Tuesday, Sept. 15, the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road, will host “Stone Age Science,” from 6-7 p.m., with Joshua Passell. The natural world is rich with mysteries, but not so mysterious that our ancient ancestors were unable to understand
Labor Day. It’s the first Monday in September and for many, the traditional end of summer and beginning of the fall season. School starts, the holidays are around the corner and the warm weather turns crisp while the days grow shorter in Massachusetts. But Labor Day isn’t just
The Winchester High girls volleyball team made it all the way to the Division 1 Elite 8 last season, before being eliminated by Newton North, the second seed, 3-1. The Red & Black girls were the seventh seed after going 19-1 in the regular season. They then defeated
The following was submitted by the League of Women Voters of Winchester: On Tuesday, Sept. 22, the League of Women Voters of Winchester will host its 2026 Civic Leadership Award Ceremony at the Lynch Elementary School, 10 Brantwood Road, from 6:30-8:30 p.m. The evening will kick
The Winchester High girls soccer team rolled over its Middlesex League counterparts last year to compile a 6-0-1 record to secure the regular season championship. The Red & Black were 14-2-2 overall, which earned them the seventh seed in the Division 1 state tournament. Once there,
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. Most people in Winchester only hear about the School Committee (SC) when
