The following was submitted by the Jenks Center: On Tuesday, Sept. 1, the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road, will present “Breaking Barriers: Improving Communication with Loved Ones Who are Hard of Hearing,” from 4-5 p.m. Effective communication is vital to quality care. Winchester Caregivers Network invites you to
The following was submitted by the Repair Café: On Saturday, Aug. 29, the Repair Café will take place from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., in Chidley Hall at First Congregational Church, 21 Church St. Sewing and knitting repairs, knives or scissors sharpening, electronics and lamp repair, furniture fixing
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. “If you could ask a hundred people what the powers and duties
The following was submitted by Sen. Jason Lewis: Dear friends, Early voting is now underway for the Massachusetts primary election that will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 1. I hope you will join me in voting in the Democratic primary for Kate Lipper-Garabedian for the Fifth Middlesex State Senate
The following was submitted by Bridging Independent Living Together (BILT): When participants in Bridging Independent Living Together (BILT)’s popular MBTA Adventures board a train to explore Greater Boston, they’re doing much more than taking a day trip. They’re learning to navigate public transportation, solve problems independently, build
On a cloudy Saturday afternoon, about 20 children and parents scattered inside and outside the Winchester Public Library. On the main lawn, three kids whipped hula hoops around while on the sidewalk atop a hill, another tried to shake ping pong balls out of a tissue box while parents socialized
The following was submitted by Clean Water Action: The following was submitted by Clean Water Action: Clean Water Action has endorsed Rep. Christine P. Barber, D-Somerville, for state Senate in the 2nd Middlesex District. “Christine Barber has been our top legislative champion on Air Quality legislation,” said Cynthia Mendes,
Roughly 88 employees are eligible to step away — the town has no estimate of how many will, or what unused vacation payouts could do to the spring budget.
Retiring senator, who rarely endorses in legislative races, backs Barber to succeed her in the 2nd Middlesex
Endorsement clears tennis courts, a regional trail and 140 Town Hall balcony seats to continue through a review that could reach fall Town Meeting — but no funding has been awarded.
The following was submitted by the Lexington Pops Chorus: The Lexington Pops Chorus will hold two free open rehearsals on Sept. 8 and 15 at 7:30 p.m. in Clark Hall at Hancock Church, 1912 Massachusetts Ave., Lexington. The chorus invites new singers to join them in September and
On Monday, Aug. 24, the Winchester High fall athletes reported to their coaches for the first day of practice. The football team for one will be heading into this season looking to repeat as Middlesex League champions after the 2025 squad snapped a 35-year drought between titles for the
The following was submitted by Town Clerk MaryEllen Marshall: The Town of Winchester will be holding Early Voting in person at the Winchester Town Hall in the Winchester Room, 1st floor. ADA entrance at the rear of the Town Hall. Designated ADA parking will be secured for the time frame
Enrollment, literacy program implementation, facilities all set for 2026-27 academic year
The following was submitted by the Network for Social Justice: In the last week of July, 12 high school students from Winchester and Woburn gathered for a summer program focused on youth leadership. The program was developed and delivered by a team of people including staff of the Network for
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. Winchester has no mayor. While the Select Board holds the executive power
