Cynthia Randall has a bit of a reputation. She’s a hardworking and dedicated volunteer with the Winchester Cultural District and if you’re ever in a bind, she’s the one who can usually fix things. “I know how to do this,” says Randall, of her well-earned moniker as
The following was submitted by Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church: On Friday, Sept. 27, live in-person and live streamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, 21 Church St., come for an inventive and dynamic evening of indie-pop, singer-songwriter stylings featuring Late Night Thoughts, an exciting, collaborative
The group of students picked their candy: Skittles, Nerds, maybe Mentos? They mixed in solutions, filtered them and suddenly different colors streamed into carefully set up beakers. A burst of excitement went up as the science experiment went exactly as predicted. But these students weren’t your average everyday high
The following was submitted by the office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sens. Jason Lewis and Pat Jehlen and state Reps. Michael Day and Michelle Ciccolo joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass an animal welfare bill that bans the use of elephants, big cats, bears, primates, and
Once again, We’re using a photo by Mike Arwe. Mike is the grand champion of How well, identifying almost every photo since this column started. If you know the answer, send an email to editor@winchesternews.org and put How well in the subject line. Winchester News is a
If you’re not sure what to do this weekend, fear not — it’s Spirit Weekend in Winchester. “We have a full weekend of events,” said Winchester Chamber of Commerce Executive Director Dana Garmey. “There is a lot going on.” Spirit Weekend came into focus a few years ago, Garmey
The following was submitted by the Network for Social Justice: On Wednesday, Sept. 25, the Network for Social Justice is hosting a meet and greet with its new executive director Rebecca Slisz at Shanahan Real Estate, 552 Main St., from 6-7:30 p.m. There will be light snacks and
It’s September and the gardens around Winchester continue to deliver. We asked you to send us photos of whatever is growing in your garden and you sent us quite a few. If you missed out, you can still send us a photo. Send ONE photo as an attachment to
Ian Sexton has only been in town for a few weeks, but Winchester’s new assistant town planner already feels at home. “I’m very excited to be here and I’m ready to get to work for the town of Winchester,” Sexton said, sitting in a conference room in
Studio on the Common will hold its annual holiday shopping day to benefit Winchester Hospital on Thursday, Sept. 19, from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. at 22 Church St. Everything is discounted by 10% and every 15 minutes raffle prizes are awarded to shoppers. According to their press
Sen. Pat Jehlen received the New England Innocence Project (NEIP) Arc of Justice award for her years of dedicated service supporting wrongfully convicted people and their families at the annual storytelling event, Voices of the Innocent, on Sept. 12 at City Winery Boston. Jehlen told the News that in 2004
On Saturday the Winchester Farmers Market will offer more than fruits and vegetables — it’s Community Connect Day. More than 40 local non-profits will offer information about their organization, including the music school, Winchester ABC, and for the second time the Winchester News. Isobel Magee is donating her entire proceeds
Our intrepid How Well Do You Know Winchester photographer Frank Siteman is keeping an eye on the construction of the new Lynch School. Frank lives close by the construction site and his drone has access to the whole project. Stay tuned for more photos as the school gets built. Donate
When Fenwick Road resident Gloria Legvold helped create the Civic Leadership Award, she had no idea that one day she’d be the recipient. The Winchester League of Women Voters (WLWV) issues the award each year, with this year’s going to Legvold. “Gloria has provided a tremendous service to
The following is an opinion column written and submitted by Sen. Jason Lewis and Rep. Jim O’Day: Less than two years after voters approved the Fair Share Amendment to the Massachusetts constitution, the “millionaire’s tax” is already having a positive impact on Massachusetts. Our state now has a
High school summers are filled with memories of hanging out with friends, playing football on the beach, fishing, and concerts, all blended with college preparation stress — looming more significant each moment. The summer before your senior year is bittersweet. Responsibility grows more significant while childhood foolishness shrinks away into stolen
