Winchester News has been accepted into the NewsMatch program for the second year in a row. NewsMatch is a national collective fundraising campaign designed to assist communities in supporting public service news reporting. Individual donations to nonprofit news outlets are matched by national and local funders. The NewsMatch matching gift
Like the old Nancy Reagan slogan, the Select Board has decided to “Just Say No” to the MBTA’s request to take eight parking spaces on Waterfield Road over weekends stretching from Nov. 2 to Dec. 22. “Four spaces on the town common side of the street and then spaces
The following was submitted by the En Ka Society: Are you interested in joining the En Ka Society? On Wednesday, Nov. 6, come to an informational session at the Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St., beginning at 7 p.m. The En Ka Society is a non-profit, charitable organization comprised
The Winchester High girls soccer team (13-1-2) has not missed a beat this year under the guidance of first-year head coach Michelle Ross, and she’s thrilled the process has been smooth. “The transition to a new coach undoubtedly brought its share of challenges, but the team rose to that
Winchester News’ application for a $20,000 grant has been approved after participating in the Google News Initiative’s Fundamentals Lab exclusively for Institute for Nonprofit News (INN) members. The News participated in the program over the summer, which focused on the areas of audience development, reader revenue and advertising/
Even Winchester non-residents can be helpers. Take Burlington resident Electra Govoni, who is president of the Winchester Historical Society Board of Directors, and who is looking for volunteers and members. Fewer than 1% of residents are members of the society, although more donate to it. Membership is $50 and in
The following was submitted by Letters Trellis: On Saturday, Oct. 26, Letters Trellis returns for the Winchester Farmers Market, from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Once again, Letters Trellis invites residents to write a letter to someone who they are recalling as part of the autumn
Possible improvements to Robert J. Nutile Field C are on deck for Monday’s Select Board meeting. Winchester Youth Baseball & Softball (WYBS) is looking to renovate the field tucked in between fields B and D on Johnson Road. According to the proposed plan, changes could include installing a new
The following was submitted by the First Congregational Church: On Friday, Oct. 25, Ripley Chapel presents the Boston Saxophone Quartet live in-person and live streamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, beginning at 7:30 p.m. The Boston Saxophone Quartet (BSQ) is a unique blend of
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: Sen. Jason Lewis will be holding a virtual town hall meeting to provide an opportunity for his constituents to learn more about the five statewide ballot initiatives on the November 2024 ballot. The town hall will be held on
John J. Sullivan was known for his love of Winchester, spending more than 37 years as the town moderator, but even longer in service to the community and its residents. On Oct. 23, Sullivan was honored by the town with a memorial bench and plaque, as more than 50 people
Latest in the series. Photographer Frank Siteman has taken photos of places downtown, and your job is to guess where they were taken. If you know the answer, send an email to editor@winchesternews.org and put How well in the subject line. Last time there were no winners who
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: I will be voting in favor of Ballot Question 2 that will end the requirement that a student must achieve a minimum score on the 10th grade MCAS exams in order to receive a Massachusetts high school diploma. I
As a 23-year-old, Ken Pruitt almost died on a survey trip to the Yucatan. It changed his outlook on a career he’d been planning since he was a kid. “I was lying in a hut in Mexico,” he says, of the location which was miles from medical attention. “I
Winchester News is excited to announce that it is one of the final 45 LION members participating in the LION Sustainability Audits and Funding program this year. The final audit cycle for 2024 runs from October to December and helps independent news businesses identify obstacles to reaching sustainability and provides
The following was submitted by Wright-Locke Farm: On Sunday, Oct. 27, Wright-Locke Farm will host its second Harvest Fest at its all seasons barn, 82 Ridge St., from 12-4 p.m. Come celebrate the fall harvest with music, food and craft beer by Arlington Brewing Company. Tickets are $8 for
