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
The following was submitted by the Prison Book Program: Prison Book Program (PBP) is proud to announce the addition of three distinguished individuals to its Board of Directors, including Winchester resident Judy Doctoroff. These new members bring a wealth of experience and a deep commitment to PBP’s mission of
On Saturday, Aug, 31, the Winchester High School Farmers Market Club successfully concluded its summer raffle fundraiser with the drawing of the winning ticket. Over the past five weeks, the club had a booth at the market, engaging with community members and selling raffle tickets to marketgoers in an effort
Last time we had three winners. Mike Arwe, Barry Star and Elisabeth Westner guessed it’s on the wall above Winchester Drug. See last week’s to refresh your memory. This week is different– it features five photographs taken at Wright-Locke Farm, no guessing required. Next week will see a
The following was submitted by Letters Trellis: Letters Trellis returns to the Winchester Farmers Market on Saturday, Sept. 14. This week the topic is “Just Write!” Of course, your well thought out, impeccably organized written letter builds to a mind-expanding conclusion that will impress the recipient of your letter. But
It’s been 23 years since terrorists flew airplanes into the World Trade Center towers in New York City and the Pentagon in Washington D.C. and passengers took down a fourth hijacked plane in rural Pennsylvania on Sept. 11, 2001. On Wednesday morning, Winchester firefighters and police officers honored
The following was submitted by Prassede Calabi: On Saturday, Sept. 21, join volunteers at Fast Forest for Planting Day, from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., at Wright-Locke Farm, 82 Ridge St. Rain date: Sept. 22. The site is ready (mowed, weeded, spaded, limed, disced, tilled, twice-composted, and fenced)
Editor’s Note: The Winchester Black and Red were known as the Sachems at the time the Hall of Fame inductees played for their respective high school teams, which is why they are being referred as Sachems in this story. The Winchester Sports Foundation Hall of Fame dinner, where five
The following was submitted by the Winton Club: On Thursday, Sept. 19, the Winton Club and Studio on the Common are back with their annual holiday shopping event to benefit Winchester Hospital. Get a jump on the holiday season, save money and create good for Winchester Hospital. The event will
Craving the tangy-sweet deliciousness of Pad Thai? How about a cold and refreshing glass of O-Liang (Thai Iced Tea) to wash it all down? If that’s you, keep your eyes peeled for December in Bangkok, a small family-style Thai restaurant set to open up at 612 Main St., the
The following was submitted by the Solo Ager Network: On Tuesday, Sept. 17, the Solo Ager Network will present “Navigating the Changing Healthcare System,” from 10:30 a.m.– 12:30 p.m., at the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road. Dealing with a major health issue can be very stressful,
The question of how to repair the failing heating system at the Mystic School took center stage Sept. 5 when town officials voted to move forward with designs to fix the building. The Select Board and School Committee held a joint meeting last week to discuss the details of how
Volunteer jobs can be very satisfying, but the Wright-Locke Farm’s “Flower Ladies” go home with more than satisfaction. “It’s flower therapy,” says Mary Farrell. Edward Drive resident Farrell started creating floral arrangements years ago when one of the original volunteers (99-year-old Lillian Cohen, who’s since moved out
The Community Preservation Act has received approval from stakeholders and Town Meeting members, but it still needs to pass muster at the ballot box and the “Yes on 6” Campaign Committee is taking aim at making that happen. Co-chaired by David Miller and Jen Ryan, the committee recently met to
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 we had one winner. Mike
