After winning four straight games, the Winchester High baseball team (11-7) lost two last week at home against Lexington (5-2, May 13) and Reading (9-3, May 15). But the good news is that the Red & Black have already qualified for the state tournament with two more regular season games
It’s May and the gardens around Winchester have started to deliver. We asked you to send us photos of whatever is growing in your garden and you sent us quite a few. Please send June photos to editor@winchesternews.org with “garden photo” in the subject line.
Every year, the Museum of Fine Arts hosts an exhibit of floral arrangements matched up with works of art. This year, Winchester residents Deb DePeter and Becky Tellefsen did a piece that echoes a 5,000-year-old Egyptian funeral dress. In addition, Winchester Garden Club members Lori Taylor and Julie Hintlian
Robert J. “Bob” Nutile, of Winchester (and Woburn), Mass. passed away peacefully Sunday, May 18, 2025, surrounded by his devoted wife of 47 years, Susan M. (Casey) Nutile, and daughter, Kathryn Nutile. Bob battled with Parkinson’s Disease for many years after suffering a stroke in 2006. Bob was a
Spring Town Meeting is done, but that doesn’t mean the work is over for Philip Frattaroli. The town moderator has been soliciting feedback and readying for the summer work needed to be done before the fall. “I had a lot of fun,” Frattaroli said, of his first Town Meeting
I had a chance last week to catch up with John Gedraitis, owner of Van Berkum Nursery (VBN) in Deerfield, NH. He was kind with his time during the busy period to talk about what is in demand (and not) and provide some insight into where his operation is going.
The following was submitted by the Winchester Tennis Association: The Winchester Tennis Association would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to the late Donnie Ellis for generously bequeathing $10,000 to the Winchester Tennis Association. Donnie’s unwavering love for the game — and his deep commitment to keeping the Packer
After winning five straight matches, the Winchester High School boys volleyball team (11-5) fell to Lexington (3-0, May 12) and non-league host Milford (3-2, May 14). The Red & Black is seeded 17th in Division 1, according to the May 13 power rankings. Without making excuses, the long trek to
The Winchester High School boys lacrosse team (11-4) is in the state tournament, and is also among the Top 10 Division 1 clubs, seeded eighth overall, according to the May 13 power rankings. When the next rankings come out, the Red & Black just might be even closer to the
The following was submitted by the Winchester Chamber of Commerce: The Winchester Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Lance Grenzeback has been named the recipient of the 46th Annual Citizen of the Year Award, honoring a lifetime of service, leadership, and dedication to the betterment of the Winchester
The following was submitted by Kristine Kamikawa: Winchester resident and artist Kristine Kamikawa will be having a Solo Art Show at Rubini Art Gallery, 22 Park St., Winchester, on the following dates and times: • Saturday, May 31, from 6-9 p.m. • Sunday, June 1, from 3-6 p.m. Come and
By Lucy Kratman Sam Russo says it’s the children who inspire her every day at Creative Corner School. As co-director of the Winchester-based early childhood program, she’s spent more than a decade watching young learners grow through play, creativity, and exploration. This year, the school marks 25 years
The following was submitted by the Network for Social Justice: On Tuesday, May 20, 2025, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m., Winchester High School will host an evening of cultural celebration, community, and connection for Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month. This event invites students, families,
The following was submitted by Winchester Hospital: Winchester Hospital has earned an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. This is the 22nd consecutive ‘A’ grade Winchester Hospital has received from Leapfrog. Leapfrog assigns a grade to general hospitals across
Spring Town Meeting has wrapped up its business and some town leaders have already turned their attention to next year with the formation of the State of the Town Committee. The School Committee is the latest to join the working group being pulled together by the Select Board. School Committee
The following was submitted by Mass Eye and Ear: Joan W. Miller, MD — the David Glendenning Cogan Professor of Ophthalmology and Chair of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School and Chair of Ophthalmology at Massachusetts Eye and Ear and Mass General Brigham — has been elected to the American Academy of Arts
