John Bellaire, 22, among youngest townwide winners in Winchester history
He won all eight precincts after a door-to-door campaign that emphasized direct voter contact over institutional backing.
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Network for Social Justice to celebrate 35th anniversary
The following was submitted by the Network for Social Justice: The Network For Social Justice turns 35 this spring! There will be a celebration on Saturday, April 11, from 7-9:30 p.m., at the Sons of Italy, 117 Swanton St., Winchester. Connect with your local friends and neighbors as
Winchester Community Music School presents Jazz Jam Session
The following was submitted by the Winchester Community Music School: On Saturday, March 28, join the community at Winchester Community Music School, 407 Highland Ave., for a Jazz Jam Session, an afternoon of fun, spontaneous jazz playing, beginning at 3 p.m. Instrumentalists and vocalists of all skill levels are
13 YEARS OF DATA, ONE SATURDAY: Takeaways from Winchester’s override vote and the races that surrounded it
Winchester News reviewed precinct-level election results from every annual town election since 2014 — 13 years of data covering turnout, ballot questions, Select Board races, School Committee contests and Planning Board results — and compared them against the March 21 preliminary numbers. The 2026 results have not yet been certified by Town
With override rejected, Winchester shifts from campaigning to budget planning
After Winchester voters rejected an $11.5 million Proposition 2 1/2 override on Election Day, March 21, the governing question in town has shifted from persuasion to arithmetic. Select Board member Bill McGonigle, who served on the Yes for Winchester campaign, said the defeat has changed how he approaches
Third No Kings Rally for Winchester, Medford area set for March 28
Winchester will hold its third No Kings rally this weekend and include a new addition to its program – a community walk toward town before the rally. Organizers of Winchester’s third No Kings rally hope to draw in more than 1,000 people to the March 28 event. Other rallies
Winchester Unitarian Society hosts Community Blood Drive
The following was submitted by the Winchester Unitarian Society: On Monday, March 30, the American Red Cross will be holding a Community Blood Drive at Winchester Unitarian Society, Metcalf Hall, 478 Main St., from 2-7 p.m. Please call 1-800-RED-CROSS (1-800-733-2767) or visit RedCrossBlood.org and enter the sponsor code
Girls Leading Change working to promote health, empowerment in Winchester and beyond
Executive Director of the Network for Social Justice: March is Women’s History Month a time to recognize the incredible contributions of women to history. To mark the occasion, young women from an array of local organizations participated in “Girls Leading Change: Promoting Health and Empowerment,” an event held at
Winchester High School hosts Science & Engineering Night
The following was submitted by Winchester Public Schools: On Thursday, April 2, Winchester High School will host Science & Engineering Night, from 5-7 p.m. This is the first time for this event, and the goal is to get students excited about science. It is a free event for families
Sen. Jason Lewis and Mass. Senate pass PETS Act
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass the PETS Act, animal welfare legislation to end the inhumane puppy-mill-to-pet-shop pipeline, strengthen animal cruelty protections, and make responsible pet ownership possible for more residents. To prevent
Winchester boys hockey celebrates another winning season at its annual awards night
It’s been three weeks since the Winchester High boys hockey team (12-10-2, 17th seed) last suited up to play a game. It was against Catholic Memorial (19-3-1, top seed) in the Round of 16 on Feb. 28 at Allston’s Warrior Ice Arena. The game was rather competitive throughout,
Solar, lodging tax, reserve policy anchor Winchester Spring Town Meeting warrant
The Winchester Select Board voted unanimously to approve a draft warrant for the town’s April 27 Spring Town Meeting, finalizing a slate of more than 40 articles after an evening spent adding co-sponsorships, debating governance proposals and removing one solar energy alternative. The March 16 session effectively closed the
Stephen Chandler named new president of Winchester Hospital
The following was submitted by Winchester Hospital: Stephen Chandler, MBA, has joined Winchester Hospital as its new president. Chandler is an accomplished health care leader with extensive experience in executive leadership across complex hospital organizations. “We are pleased to welcome Stephen to Winchester Hospital, where he will lead the hospital
Residents take the ‘Plunge’ to support Swim Winchester pool project
The wind almost carried the tent away during registration, and the rain picked up just as swimmers splashed into the water at Shannon Beach on Upper Mystic Lake Sunday afternoon for the second Swim Winchester Polar Plunge. Organized by Swim Winchester, the March 22 event at the Mystic Lakes drew
Voters fill Town Meeting seats across Winchester; four incumbents unseated
The biggest shakeup came in Precinct 7, where two officeholders lost in an 11-person contest, matching Precinct 4 for the busiest race.
Winchester’s $11.5M override falls short; Prior returns to Select Board, Bellaire joins School Committee and Beliveau unseats Rossettos
The pattern broke. For seven straight votes stretching back to 2017, Winchester voters had said yes to every Proposition 2½ question put before them — school buildings, operating budgets, capital needs. The Lynch Elementary School project passed in 2023 with 82.4% support, the highest for any school ballot question in