Ansaldi becomes Winchester’s permanent deputy town manager
Former Concord finance chief, whose whistleblower suit there remains active, has served in an interim role since May
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With playoffs looming, Winchester football coach Wally Dembowski discusses forfeit win over Lexington, intrasquad scrimmages, power rankings
The Winchester High Red & Black football team (5-2) had an action-packed Senior Night planned ahead of its seventh game of the season. However, Middlesex League rival Lexington had to forfeit Thursday night’s (Oct. 22) game at Knowlton Stadium, because it was unable to safely field a
Winchester News’ guide to the Nov. 3 election: Two new senators, one House race and nine questions
Mail applications close Oct. 27, early voting runs through Oct. 30 at Town Hall, and the state’s nine questions, a pair of uncontested Senate seats and a contested House race await a town split between districts.
Winchester tops 2,000 early ballots as registration closes Saturday
Residents can still sign up online until 11:59 p.m. or in person at Town Hall, where voting continues through Oct. 30
Winchester Select Board supports new MWRA project, despite adding to future assessments beginning in 2029
Town officials are supporting an MWRA program that will include a series of sewer projects in Boston, Cambridge and Somerville. These projects will add to the town’s yearly MWRA assessments over the coming years. On Oct. 19, the Select Board approved to sending a letter to the MWRA in
Winchester Explained: Board of Assessors has sole job to value all properties in community
Editor’s Note: Earlier this summer, we sent our intern Xiyue Eric Han out to meet public officials in Winchester and ask them what they do when it comes to town government. Here’s what he found out. Ever wonder why your tax bill says what it says and why
Winchester receives $425K state grant towards Forest Ridge acquisition
Fate of 13.66 acres will fall to Town Meeting, Conservation Commission FAQ provides info on project
Share your input on Winchester Public Schools budget priorities by Friday, Oct. 23
The following was submitted by the Winchester Public Schools: We’re planning the Winchester Public Schools budget for the 2027-2028 school year, and we want to hear what matters most to you. Your input will help shape upcoming decisions. The survey takes about 10 minutes, and your responses are
Winchester Conservation Commission to hold annual invasives cleanup event on Oct. 24
The following was submitted by the Winchester Conservation Commission: On Saturday, Oct. 24, the Winchester Conservation Commission will be holding its annual invasives cleanup event, from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m., rain or shine. The event is held to improve the town wetlands and wildlife habitats. You can
Winchester Halloween Bash takes place Oct. 24
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce, Family Action Network and Winchester Recreation Department will co-host the annual Halloween Bash Trunk-or-Treat and Downtown Trick-or-Treat on Saturday, Oct. 24, from 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. The Downtown Trick-or-Treat is free and open to
Winchester High School presents A Cappella Fest on Oct. 23
The following was submitted by Winchester High School: On Friday, Oct. 23, Winchester High School will present A Cappella Fest, a highly entertaining evening of collegiate and high school a cappella singing, to be held in the Winchester High School auditorium, from 7-9 p.m. This year’s A
Winchester field hockey seniors propel teammates to Top 10 Division 1 record statewide
As the Winchester High School field hockey team (10-2-2) heads into the final three games of the regular season, they understand that there’s more work to be done with the postseason looming right around the corner. Currently, the Red & Black are the eighth seed in the
Winchester schools are seeing fallout from failed town override
Winchester Public Schools are still navigating the aftermath of a budget decision made in March. Some parents, students and educators are experiencing financial pressures due to shifts in academic and student life. “It’s not really one dramatic program disappearing,” Caitlin Hawkins Musto, co-president of the Lincoln School Parents
Winchester to hold hearing on fall Town Meeting warrant articles
A remote session Oct. 28 comes eight days ahead of the Nov. 5 start date.
Winchester football snaps two-game losing streak with win over Arlington
After losing two straight Middlesex League games on the road to Melrose and Reading, the Winchester High School football team (4-2) had to right the ship quickly to stay in playoff contention. And they did just that, and they did it fast last Friday night (Oct. 16) at a
Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church to hold concert by The Spirituals
The following was submitted by the Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church: On Sunday, Oct. 25, the Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church, 34 Dix St., will be holding a free concert by Grammy-winning high school choir The Spirituals from the Boston Arts Academy at 2 p.m. Appearances include Carnegie