Forest Ridge bid returns with lower appraisal, developer under agreement
Conservation officials tell the Select Board a taking is possible; a town committee weighs the request Wednesday, ahead of a November vote
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Winchester Community Music School to hold MusicFest Open House & Auditions
The following was submitted by the Winchester Community Music School: On Sunday, Sept. 13, Winchester Community Music School, 407 Highland Ave., will hold its annual MusicFest Open House & Auditions, from 2-4 p.m. MusicFest is free and fun for all ages! This musical open house features a school-
Winchester holds $600K for Eversource bills it hasn’t received
Comptroller Stacie Ward says the utility stopped invoicing the town in December; a shortfall could send a prior-year article to Town Meeting
CORONELLA: Print condition: Perusing old newspapers is the closest we can come to time travel
When Steve Coronella saved a few noteworthy copies of Boston's daily papers in August 1974, he knew he was preserving a piece of history
Winchester Select Board renews town manager after motion stalls Aug. 10
Unanimous vote extends Christopher Senior's employment agreement through Dec. 31, 2027, and raises his pay to $235,750.
Winchester Community Music School holds free music classes during Demo Week
The following was submitted by Winchester Community Music School: Want to know what music classes are like at Winchester Community Music School? Free demos of selected classes are being offered during the second week of September, from Sept. 8-Sept. 12. Come try a class and meet the teachers before
Jenks Center presents ‘Breaking Barriers: Improving Communication with Loved Ones Who are Hard of Hearing’
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
Repair Café will be open Aug. 29 at First Congregational Church
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
Winchester, Explained: Just what exactly does the Select Board do?
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
Sen. Jason Lewis endorses Kate Lipper-Garabedian for 5th Middlesex Senate seat
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
Local nonprofit, BILT, helps Winchester residents with disabilities build independence and community connections
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
Winchester Public Library concludes summer reading program with lawn games
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
Clean Water Action endorses Christine Barber for Senate
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,
Winchester sets deadline for retiring with Medicare reimbursement
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.
Sen. Pat Jehlen endorses Christine Barber for state Senate
Retiring senator, who rarely endorses in legislative races, backs Barber to succeed her in the 2nd Middlesex
Select Board backs seven Winchester projects seeking Community Preservation money
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.