Winchester Town Meeting raises retiree COLA base, debates procedural reforms
Members rejected an immediate shift in parliamentary procedure, opting instead for more study before replacing Robert’s Rules.
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Capt. Frederick “Rick” Hamilton Hauck
The following was submitted by Walker Cremations, Funerals and Gatherings, of Maine: Capt. Frederick “Rick” Hamilton Hauck died Nov. 6, 2025, surrounded by loved ones following a long and courageous battle with Parkinson’s Disease. Born into a naval family on April 11, 1941, Rick was the son of Capt.
Winchester community steps up as SNAP benefits freeze
Winchester’s food pantries, farmers market and volunteers have launched a coordinated effort to ensure that low-income residents have access to food amid the federal government shutdown. The Trump administration said it was suspending Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as the shutdown extended into November. Last week, however, two
Winchester harriers enjoy top finishes at the annual Middlesex League All-12 Meet
The Winchester High cross-country teams participated in the annual Middlesex League All-12 Meet at the Woburn Country Club on Oct. 27. The meet helps decide who makes all-stars, that will be determined after the coaches meet up sometime this month. All 12 league teams run together in this meet, and
Winchester football, still perfect, begins the Super Bowl playoffs tonight at home against North Quincy after thumping Belmont
It’s now on to the Division 2 Super Bowl playoffs for the Winchester High School football team (8-0) after it defeated Belmont last Friday night at Knowlton Stadium with another dominating performance, 42-8. In their eight regular season games, they outscored the opposition rather convincingly, 349-92. Coach Wally Dembowski’
Winchester Cooperative Theatre announces fall 2025 show: Disney’s ‘High School Musical Jr.’
The following was submitted by Winchester Cooperative Theatre for Children: The Wildcats are taking over Winchester! The Winchester Cooperative Theatre is thrilled to bring Disney’s “High School Musical Jr.” to the stage this fall. Based on the smash hit Disney Channel original movie, this high-energy production follows East High’
Meet the Artist - Rose Walsh-Cooke paints landscapes
Winchester Highlands resident Rose Walsh-Cooke knows her way around, having lived on two other continents before settling down in Winchester 23 years ago. “I loved that Winchester has a great town center, library and coffee shops, plus easy access to the cinema,” she says. Walsh-Cooke was born and raised in
Temple Shir Tikvah holding emergency soup-jar making event on Nov. 9
This Sunday, Volunteer Ventures MA will be hosting an emergency Soup Jar-Making event at Temple Shir Tikvah in Winchester to assist our neighbors living with food insecurity in these particularly challenging times. Volunteers are needed to create the soup jars. There will be two sessions on Sunday, Nov. 9, the
After starting postseason with two wins, Winchester volleyball preps for Elite 8 showdown with Newton North
After convincing shutout wins over North Andover (10-11, 26th seed) and Needham (16-3, 10th seed) to begin the Division 1 state tournament this past week, the Winchester High girls volleyball team (21-1, seventh seed) is now preparing for an Elite 8 showdown against host Newton North (20-2, second seed) on
Award-winning, Billboard-charting artist Flamy Grant to perform at Ripley Chapel
The following was submitted by Ripley Chapel: Live in person and live streamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel is pleased to present singer-songwriter drag queen, Flamy Grant on Friday, Nov. 14 at 7:30 p.m. Armed with a bold lip and a blistering voice, Flamy is brilliant, resilient proof
Sen. Jason Lewis, Senate approve supplemental budget to support healthcare, affordable housing, food assistance, and more
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to approve legislation that responsibly closes the books on Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) with a $2.3 billion supplemental budget that supports healthcare, affordable housing, food assistance, preparations
Winchester Community Music School to hold Fiddling Workshop with Molly Tucker
The following was submitted by Winchester Community Music School: On Friday, Nov. 7, the Winchester Community Music School, 407 Highland Ave., will hold a Fiddling Workshop with Molly Tucker, beginning at 6:15 p.m. Are you a string player who is curious about the art of fiddling? Whether you’
Winchester Community Music School to hold Bluegrass Jam
The following was submitted by the Winchester Community Music School: Join Winchester Community Music School on Saturday, Nov. 8 at 3 p.m. for an afternoon of spontaneous, relaxed bluegrass playing at 407 Highland Ave., Winchester. The event is open to all ages; participants should be able to play simple
Crawford Memorial UMC to hold Holiday Faire
The following was submitted by the Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church: The Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church, 34 Dix St. in Winchester, will hold its annual Holiday Faire on Saturday, Nov. 8, from 8:30 a.m. to 2 p.m. Come enjoy Crawford’s famous apple pies and fabulous
Children’s Own School in Winchester welcomes new director Hiro Sudachi
It’s a sunny fall afternoon at the Children’s Own School (COS) on Main Street. Parents are shuffling in and out for conferences, an alarm is going off and Hiro Sudachi is sitting behind her desk. It’s just another day for the new director of the school, who
Winchester Town Meeting OKs $4.4M in capital spending amid fiscal warnings
Winchester Town Meeting members approved $4.4 million in capital appropriations Monday night while receiving sobering warnings about a looming structural deficit and hearing updates on the town’s newly secured climate leader status and ongoing search for a permanent town manager. The opening session of Winchester’s Fall 2025