Herring die-off in Winchester creek tied to fish ladder, drought
Dead fish reported along the bike path between Lake Street and Horn Pond Brook Road appear to be river herring that could not reach Horn Pond.
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Winchester students create website for volunteering
The following was submitted by a student group at McCall Middle School: Have you or your kids ever wanted to volunteer but were unsure where? Have you struggled to find places with fewer age restrictions? Many teens and youth want to volunteer but don’t know about the opportunities available
Winchester residents turn out to honor veterans during wet Memorial Day ceremonies
The VFW Post 3719 led the Memorial Day parade through Winchester Center on Monday, May 25 to honor those who served and died in the U.S. military. Attendees and marchers gathered in front of the Winchester Center MBTA station at 9 a.m. before walking down Laraway Street at
Winchester Meals on Wheels is town’s best kept secret
It’s been around for nearly 50 years, but many Winchester residents either don’t know about it or mistake it for another similar program. And that sometimes makes the mission of reaching out to those in need or finding volunteers to drive and drop off meals a bit more
Winchester Select Board approves plans for Aberjona River restoration project
The riverbank restoration of the Aberjona River has taken another step forward. The Select Board on May 18 approved plans for the riverbank restoration of the Aberjona River in Davidson Park, allowing the town to apply for $500,000 in grants from the Industri-Plex Natural Resource Damages (NRD) Trustee Council
What Norway’s dominance at the Winter Olympics can teach us about youth sports
The country’s focus for young people on ‘the joy of sport’ leads to much higher participation rates – and lots of Olympic gold Barry Finegold, CommonWealth Beacon EVERY CYCLE OF the Winter Olympics brings a familiar but uncomfortable storyline: The United States, with its vast population, enormous resources, and deep
Winchester High softball shuts down Waltham to clinch postseason berth for the first time since 2013
With still one game to go in the regular season – at non-league Maynard on Saturday, May 23 – the Winchester High softball team (10-9) is returning to the Division 1 state tournament for the first time since 2013 after shutting out host Waltham, 13-0 in a five-inning mercy rule game on
Winchester High School students teach first-graders about Galapagos tortoises
A trip to the Galapagos Islands by WHS students has turned into a learning experience for them and Winchester first-graders.
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: New 972 Main St. design is better
To the Editor: To my eye, the revised design for 972 Main St. is an improvement on the previous — approved — one. It appears now to be made of a single material (one hopes all in a single color,) and with a much more unified massing of parts. The earlier design
Winchester Jumelage presents a night with ‘Isabella Stewart Gardner’ on June 11
The following was submitted by Winchester Jumelage: On Thursday, June 11, Winchester Jumelage presents a delightful wine-and-cheese evening with Jessa Piaia personifying the well-known Isabella Stewart Gardner, intimate patroness of many artists, writers, and musicians. An accomplished traveler and astute collector, Gardner was a leading figure in American social and
After two straight losses, Winchester High baseball heads to the postseason on a roll
After dropping back-to-back games to Burlington (6-2, May 11) and Woburn (7-6, May 13), the Winchester High baseball team (15-4) is back on track with three straight home wins against Reading (7-1, May 15), Belmont (6-4, May 19) and non-league Lawrence (10-2, May 20). There’s just one regular season
Griffin Museum of Photography brings summer exhibits to Winchester
The following was submitted by the Griffin Museum of Photography: The Griffin Museum of Photography will have the following exhibits ongoing from the end of May through the end of July. Check the individual exhibits below for more information. EXHIBITS AT A GLANCE Photosynthesis XXI On view: May 29 – June
MS4MS Fenway Fundraiser for Multiple Sclerosis returns June 13
On Saturday, June 13, the Boston Red Sox will host the fourth annual MS4MS (Multiple Stadiums for Multiple Sclerosis) Fundraiser at Fenway Park. The fundraiser’s supporters will see them face the Texas Rangers. The game will begin at 4:10 p.m. This event will once again bring the
Winchester ZBA approves comprehensive permit for project at corner of Washington and Swanton
The Winchester Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) has approved a comprehensive permit for a proposed residential/commercial development at 278-292 Washington St./12-16 Swanton St. “The Board grants the application a 40B comprehensive permit to build one three-story apartment building containing 64 dwelling units, with a lobby, courtyard and commercial
Winchester town manager warns residents of fraud/scam
The following was posted to the Winchester Town Page: Attention Winchester Residents: The Town of Winchester learned today (May 20) that an unknown organization is posing as the Town of Winchester Planning Commission (an entity which does not actually exist). The organization appears to be sending emails to permit applicants
Winchester Select Board debates when — and how — to make another override ask
Town officials are considering surveys and focus groups after a March tax measure failed by 293 votes, leaving long-term budget gaps unresolved.