Winchester School Committee chair Tim Matthews honored with inaugural Commonwealth Pride Award
Supporters say his advocacy in Winchester extends beyond schools, including work tied to the town’s Human Rights Commission.
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Winchester High girls tennis celebrates one of the program’s best seasons ever at annual banquet
The 2026 Winchester High girls tennis team had plenty to celebrate during its annual banquet at the Winchester Country Club on June 16. For starters, the team compiled 22 wins, including three in the postseason. They also secured the second seed in the Division 1 state tournament, which all added
As Winchester baseball program continues to progress, Coach Ed McDonald’s team takes that next step, led by a quartet of stars
After 16 regular season wins and another one in the Division 1 state tournament, the Winchester High School baseball team, the 11th seed in this year’s postseason, turned in its second straight winning campaign under the direction of third-year head coach Ed McDonald. During the recently concluded state
McCall Middle School Civics Project: Winchester’s Housing Crisis Is Pricing Families Out
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 Sonia Rife, Adeline Lindenbaum, Sanjay Lakshmanan, and Oliver Bass. To
As search for new Winchester athletics director continues, Red & Black coaches talk about Marc Arria’s departure
There will be a new Winchester High School director of athletics for the 2026-27 school year starting in September after longtime sports boss Marc Arria stepped down to pursue opportunities in real estate. Arria has been at the helm since 2013. Interim WHS Principal Paula Conis said the process
Winchester delegation, Legislature pass supplemental budget to fund Winchester projects
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Reps. Michael S. Day and Michelle Ciccolo and state Sens. Jason Lewis and Pat Jehlen joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass a $1.56 billion supplemental budget primarily using Fair Share revenue from the state’
Winchester keeps Moody’s Aaa rating as town prepares to borrow
Winchester is still carrying the strain of a failed $11.5 million override, but the town picked up a piece of welcome financial news Monday: Moody’s affirmed its Aaa bond rating, the highest rating the agency assigns. Town Manager Chris Senior delivered the update near the top of the
Winchester seeking five residents for Personnel Board
The following was submitted by the Town of Winchester: The Town of Winchester is seeking five residents interested in serving on the Personnel Board. This board serves in an advisory capacity to town agencies and the Town Manager. Duties include assistance in the coordination of collective bargaining activities, as well
McCall Middle School Civics Project: The AI Challenge in Schools
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 Ben Sattarzadeh, Mateo Grillberger, and Jake Bang. Artificial Intelligence has
Select Board backs Winchester Rotary amphitheater, approves solar advance and partial water-bill relief
Rich Mucci came before the Winchester Select Board on June 15 with a gift: a roughly $200,000 amphitheater, privately funded by the Rotary Club of Winchester, that the club wants to build behind the Winchester Public Library to mark its 100th anniversary next April. The board approved the concept
Winchester sees rise in domestic violence, police better trained to distinguish between ‘crime and crisis’
Domestic violence arrests have been rising in Winchester over the past three years. The number of residents charged with domestic violence crimes – including assault and battery, attempted strangulation and suffocation, interfering with police and trying to intimidate or harass witnesses in court proceedings and violating a restraining order – rose from
Join the Winchester flock: Honor a teacher, support their growth
The following was submitted by the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence: This June, the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence is proud to launch Teacher Tribute 2026, a community-wide effort to celebrate the extraordinary educators who inspire, support, and challenge Winchester students every day. In light of this spring’s
Repair Café will be open June 20 at First Congregational Church
The following was submitted by the Repair Café: On Saturday, June 20, 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
Planning Board: Winchester residents need ‘buffer’ at Main Street development
Further Converse Place/Mt. Vernon Street project changes not deemed significant enough to re-open special permit
Sen. Jason Lewis, Mass. Senate pass Child Welfare Bill
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass new legislation that safeguards the well being of children, particularly those in state and foster care. The bill increases access to community support for children at
Winchester Artists Network holds successful Town Hall exhibition
The following was submitted by the Winchester Artists Network: Winchester Town Hall became an exhibition space this summer when the Winchester Artists Network (WAN) moved in for 10 days. WAN traditionally exhibits at the Winchester Public Library in May of each year, but ongoing construction at the library made that