Picture it: Aug. 1, 1985, downtown Winchester. Everyone was eagerly awaiting the grand opening of a new North End Italian restaurant right on Mount Vernon Street. There was food, there were limousines...and there was Jay Leno. That’s right, Jay Leno kicked off the festivities when Filippo and Anna
Elm Street resident Jay Sullivan has not only taken many photographs over the years, but he has digitally enhanced many of them, some to turn into more interesting pictures, but others just for fun. Sullivan earned an MFA in painting from The School of the Museum of Fine Arts and
The Winchester Affordable Housing Trust (AHT) is holding a community meeting on Monday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. in Winchester Town Hall, relating to the renovation and sale of the house and land located on 160 Forest St. The AHT is overseeing the development of this town-owned property and
The following was submitted by Conquer Ninja Gyms: Local families and fitness enthusiasts have a convenient new destination for active fun. Conquer Ninja Gyms, a national brand in “ninja warrior” obstacle training, has opened its first East Coast location at 10 Gill St. in Woburn. Inspired by the hit TV
The following was submitted by the Winchester Public Library: On Saturday, Aug. 23, the Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St., will be hosting LED Mini Golf to celebrate the end of the Summer Reading program. The event will take place in the Children’s Room and the library lawn, from
The following was submitted by the Griffin Museum: The Griffin Museum and Winchester Cultural District are excited to welcome the School of Honk to Winchester on Sunday, Aug. 24, beginning at 2:30 p.m. at the Griffin Terrace, 67 Shore Road. The event starts at the Griffin Terrace for
The following was submitted by the office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Reps. Michael Day and Michelle Ciccolo and state Sens. Jason Lewis and Pat Jehlen joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass legislation known as the Shield Act 2.0, strengthening protections for those seeking and providing
The following was submitted by Winchester Hospital: Winchester Hospital has been named by U.S. News & World Report a 2025-2026 Best Hospital and received seven high performing ratings in the group’s annual best hospital report. “Winchester Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of our community, and this
For these Winchester Youth Baseball Cal Ripken 2025 World Series All-Stars, the sport is more than just something they play on a diamond, it also becomes a part of their identity. As teammates, they have shared familial experiences on the field as a result of participating in the Cal Ripken
The following was submitted by Janet Parnes: On Tuesday, Sept. 2, the Jenks Center will host a portrayal of a woman described as one of America’s most influential women of the first half of the 20th century. Yet, Frances Perkins’ story languishes in history’s dusty archives. Soak up
The following was submitted by the Winchester Co-operative Bank: Winchester Co-operative Bank is proud to announce the completion of its “Checking for Charity” campaign, which has resulted in a total of $10,000 in donations to four local non-profit organizations. Through this initiative made possible by our customers, the following
Fire officials believe a two-alarm fire that tore through a house on White Street in the early morning hours of Tuesday started on a back porch. According to report, the Aug. 19 fire started around 1 a.m. on the back porch of 40 White St. 0:00 /0:24
The following was submitted by the office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sens. Jason Lewis and Pat Jehlen and state Reps. Michael Day and Michelle Ciccolo are pleased to announce that Winchester will receive $757,000 in Chapter 90 funds from the state to fund local transportation infrastructure. This funding,
For nearly a decade, longtime Winchester resident Karen Lynch has been quietly leading a campaign to protect the privacy of 911 callers across Massachusetts. Lynch is fighting for a bill to be passed that would make audio recordings of 911 calls confidential — except when accessed by law enforcement or under
Not only did the Winchester Historical Commission issue a delay on an application requesting the demolition of the Sanborn House’s carriage house, it also voted unanimously to ask the School Committee to give up the property and turn it over to the town. “I think that would be better
It’s August and gardens around Winchester continue to deliver. We asked you to send us photos of whatever is growing in your garden and here they are. Send photos as an attachment to editor@winchesternews.org and put “Garden Photo” in the subject line. Tell us what it is,
