A proposal to restructure Winchester’s decennial bylaw review process will not be considered at the 2025 Fall Town Meeting, its author — Select Board member William McGonigle — told the Winchester News. His mid-August memorandum outlines significant reforms to address what he called the “cumbersome nature” of the town’s most
The following was submitted by the Winchester Select Board: Dear Winchester Residents: We are pleased to announce that the Select Board has chosen Stephen Delaney to serve as Acting Town Manager. The Board will take a formal vote to appoint Stephen at our Sept. 8 meeting with his first day
The following was submitted by the office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis will be holding office hours in Winchester on Monday, Sept. 8, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St. Any Winchester resident is welcome to attend office hours, with
Intern Simone Ryan, rising WHS 10th grader, contributed to this article. On Thursday, Aug. 21, the Network for Social Justice (NFSJ) celebrated a successful summer internship with a gathering on the patio of the Griffin Museum that included spring and summer interns, parents, NFSJ Board leadership and friends. Summer may
Ever since school closed for the summer in late June, officials have been getting ready for an opening day that will include a new Lynch Elementary School, $800,000 in renovations at Muraco, two literacy pilot programs and a host of other additions and physical upgrades throughout the entire district.
As the new school year begins in Winchester, there will be one familiar face missing from the Lincoln School community. In mid-June, long-time crossing guard Mike Aliano passed away unexpectedly. He was 47 years old. His brother, Steve Aliano, said the family was shocked by the news. Even though it
The following was submitted by Winchester Co-operative Bank: Winchester Co-operative Bank (WCB) is proud to announce a $10,000 donation to the North Suburban YMCA. This contribution will support the YMCA’s important work in fostering youth development, healthy living, and social responsibility in our community. This donation highlights our
While talk around Winchester has been focused on what to do with the property the town inherited at 160 Forest St. — build a large project, sell or rent — the Affordable Housing Trust last week made it clear what the plans will be. The AHT met Aug. 25 to discuss where
The following was submitted by the Griffin Museum: The Griffin Museum invites you to celebrate our museum and Arthur Griffin’s birthday and legacy with a vibrant, immersive day of photography and community on Saturday, Sept. 13. The event will begin at 9 a.m. with a lively coffee and
The sound of brass, reeds, and drums filled the quiet streets of Winchester in late August, turning an ordinary summer afternoon into a music festival. As the School of HONK marched forward, trombones blared, trumpets soared, and the joy of music infected more and more people. With over 80 players
Flag Football is back in Winchester for the fifth straight year. Youngsters in grades K-8 participate in these fun-filled games every Sunday afternoon at the McCall Middle School. The 2025 season is scheduled to start on Sept. 14. The league is sponsored by the Winchester Parks & Recreation Department in
Not only is she a Helper Among Us, Trish Gannon is also an artist. A 30-year Winchester resident, Gannon is a member of the Winchester Cultural Council and helped organize the 2025 Art in August. When asked why she joined the Cultural Council, Gannon says, “I’m an artist looking
By Adrien Coakley What comes to mind when you think of summer? Is it backyard barbecues, going to a carnival or on vacation? Is it going to your local pool, fireworks on the Fourth of July and popsicles? What about a giant, man eating shark terrorizing a beach town? Ever
The Select Board has appointed Stephen L. Delaney interim town manager, following the July resignation of Beth Rudolph after two decades of service to Winchester. The announcement — in an all-staff memo — arrived two days after the board spent nearly three hours interviewing candidates for the interim post. Rudolph submitted her
Winchester High School football Head Coach Wally Dembowki is beginning his 15th year along the Red &Black sidelines, and is already hard at work to ensure another winning season. The grind for him started on Aug. 15, the first official day of practice, to get this year’s squad
The following was submitted by the office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to unanimously pass legislation to modernize laws that protect children and families going through child custody proceedings. The legislation would ensure Massachusetts courts follow the same procedures as
