If you ask Congressman Seth Moulton what his challenge to longtime Sen. Ed Markey’s seat is about, he will tell you, “This is a race that's a referendum on the future of the Democratic Party.” Moulton’s message was clear during his rainy town hall event in
Outgoing Winchester High School Director of Athletics Marc Arria and his staff, led by Lindsey Quigley, recently orchestrated a day that included all of the pomp and circumstance and staging that befits the large number of senior student-athletes this year, who are planning to continue to play sports in
Three months after Winchester voters rejected an $11.5 million override, the people who logged into a Zoom session on June 23 did not come to re-litigate the result. They came to tell the Select Board what they got wrong on the way to a 293-vote loss. The
The rays beamed down on the first sunny day of summer as hundreds of riders piled behind the start line under an arch of blue, navy and white balloons. Supporters throughout shouted in support as the riders flooded out. The 12th edition of the Winchester PMC Kids Ride occurred on
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: Due to construction at the Winchester Public Library, Sen. Jason Lewis will not hold his regularly scheduled Office Hours in Winchester this July. To meet with Lewis in person, residents are encouraged to attend local Office Hours in Stoneham
Too young to vote, old enough to sit through the budget meeting and tell you what it means.
WinCAM is moving. The Winchester Community Access & Media’s (WinCAM) board on June 17 voted 5-1 not to renew the lease at its 32 Swanton St. location, where the local cable access station has been housed since June 2014 and instead relocate to the Parkhurst School on Emerson
The following was submitted by Nouvelle Maison: On Thursday, July 2, celebrate the incredible cheeses being made right here in the region as we mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. In this guided tasting, come explore standout cheeses from New England creameries while learning about the farms, traditions, and
The following was submitted by the Winchester Health Department: Do you have a loved one struggling with Substance Use Disorder? You are not alone! Come to a free series offering connection, education, and hope for parents, caregivers and loved ones. Join Barrie Brian, family peer recovery coach, on Wednesday, July
Winchester’s Farmers Market, a community gathering place since 2008, is now open! The market, which operates from the second Saturday in June until the last Saturday in October, is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Town Common. Come and shop for fresh fruits and
The following was submitted by the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office: Eighteen new correction officers formally joined the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office on May 22, following the completion of 13 weeks of training. A ceremony honoring the graduates of the 54th Basic Training Academy (BTA) was held at historic Winchester
The following was submitted by the family of John Williams: Winchester artist John Williams is being featured in “A Half-Century of Folk Art: My Recollections,” a new book by noted folk art collector and President of the Folk Art Society of America Ann Frederick Oppenhimer. The book published in
Two proposals sent to families as survey to get community perspective
The following was submitted by the Winchester Historical Society: The Winchester Historical Society has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding through Cummings Foundation’s annual grant program, which awarded $35 million this year. Chosen through a competitive review process that drew a record 959 applicants, the
The following was submitted by Arts Winchester: Arts Winchester is pleased to present its 5th Annual Sidewalk Art exhibit. Forty-three tiles displaying art by Winchester students, professional photographers and Arthur Griffin were installed in time for this year’s Town Day and are now on display on downtown Winchester
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following was submitted by eighth-grade students from the McCall Middle School for their annual civics project. These essays have not been edited by Winchester News for grammar or content. This essay is being presented by Emma Chu and Joe Chiavelli. Are you aware of the
