The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass a $1.33 billion supplemental budget bill using surplus Fair Share Amendment revenue to continue investing in public education and transportation projects across the Commonwealth. The
Last month three students who participate in Winchester’s A Better Chance program decided to go to Guatemala as part of a School of the World program. Joel Aryee, Danry Njawa and Eyitayo (Tayo) Owolabi mixed cement, painted the outside of a school building and created two murals. “Last year
Dario Pizzano is very familiar with Multiple Sclerosis and what it does. His mom, Tracie, has lived with the autoimmune disorder since 1998. The Mass. native, who is director of fundraising for MS4MS (Mission Stadiums for Multiple Sclerosis), has been dedicating his time to boosting funds and awareness in order
The following was submitted by the following eighth-grade students from the McCall Middle School for their civics project: William Thiery, Tristan Kelley, Jovic Stachelski and Marco Winn. It’s time to change special education in Winchester. Having quality education is a basic human right, but not everyone has it. All
The following was submitted by William Carroll: The Winchester High School Class of 1965 recently held its 60th reunion at the Woburn County Club. Among those who attended are the following: Linda Nelson Aiello and Robert Aiello, Brenda Baker, Maureen Mulloy Badger, James Barrow, Ellen Becker, Camille Bernazzani, Davis Blanchard,
The following was submitted by The Home for Little Wanderers: It’s not every day an 8-year-old starts their own business, especially one dedicated entirely to helping other kids. But Bobby Atchinson isn’t your typical kid. This inspiring second-grader from Winchester received the prestigious President’s Award during The
The following was submitted by the Network for Social Justice: On Tuesday, June 10, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Winchester will host its 5th Annual PRIDEFest on the Town Common, bringing together students, families, and community members for an afternoon of celebration, visibility, and solidarity in support
The Planning Board officially closed its public hearing on 10 Converse Place Tuesday night. “We’re done with that,” member Nicholas Rossettos said, in reference to a proposal to build a new mixed-use commercial/residential building on the site, which has been the subject of a multi-part public hearing April
The following was submitted by Winchester Co-operative Bank: Winchester Co-operative Bank welcomes two new directors Carolyn M. Turner and Andrew Hall, both of whom have strong local ties and an appreciation for the importance of an independent, mutual bank in fostering a strong community. Turner is a life-long Woburn resident
The following was submitted by the League of Women Voters of Winchester: On Saturday, May 3, 2025, the first ever Civics Action Project Showcase was held at the McCall Middle School. These Civic Showcases grew out of Gov. Charlie Baker’s Civics Education Reform Bill signed into law in November
The following was submitted by Ripley Chapel: Ripley Chapel is pleased to present the “We Have Faith” Pride exhibit celebrating queer clergy and people of faith through stunning photography and stories on the following dates and times: • June 1-9, from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. • June 10, from
Debbie Boyle has been dancing her whole life — and for the last 35 years, she has passed that passion onto the countless students who have made it through the doors of Ballet Arts Centre. But on May 17, Boyle closed the doors on her long-time business in order to finally
The following was submitted by the Office of Rep. Michael Day: State Rep. Michael S. Day and Rep. David Rogers led a legislative briefing on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’s Access to Counsel Program. The briefing focused on the establishment and operation of the Access to Counsel pilot program, which
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
