With a voter turnout of 15.7%, five candidates topped their respective tickets in Winchester during the Sept. 3 primary. U.S. Sen. Elizabeth Warren, U.S. Rep. Katherine Clark (MA-5), Councilor Terrance Kennedy (6th District), Middlesex Clerk of Courts Michael Sullivan and Middlesex Register of Deeds Maria Curatone, each
It’s that time of year again — and much to the chagrin of students and joy of parents, school is right around the corner. Yet, for Winchester, something is different this year. In case you’re not aware, for the school year that’s about to begin in a matter
The following was submitted by Trish Gannon: Locally-based artist Trish Gannon will be exhibiting her original pastels, as well as acrylic mono-prints, throughout September via Winchester Public Library’s monthly artist program. The exhibit is entitled “Bright and Brilliant Garden Glories” and features approximately 20 original pastels, as well as
As the last days of summer dwindle away, millions of families, educators and kids across the country are getting ready to head back to school. In Winchester, school officially opens Sept. 5. Superintendent of Schools Dr. Frank Hackett said Winchester will resume this year with 10 additional minutes being added
On a hot and steamy August afternoon, Transfer Station Manager Nick Parlee held a handful of what looked like dirt. But it’s not — it’s one of the prize possessions that residents are happy to both contribute to and take away. It’s yard waste, ground up and turned
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. DonateWinchester
If you drove by Winchester High School this week, you might have wondered what was up with all the kids coming and going from the building, especially the ones with the yellow smiley-faced shirts. Sure, it’s only a week before school officially starts on Sept. 5, but it didn’
It’s been four years since Winchester’s 2030 Master Plan was adopted, a plan calling for a change in zoning to allow mixed use residential, higher building heights and a variety of businesses on current parcels. One of the items in the plan is to change current zoning in
On Thursday, Aug. 29, First Congregational Church in Winchester, UCC, 21 Church St., will be showing Disney Pixar’s “Inside Out” on the church lawn, beginning at 8 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair to sit on. There is no need to sign-up — just show up and enjoy the
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 no winner! It
Among the articles at the upcoming fall Town Meeting will be one to adopt the state’s Specialized Stretch Energy Code, which will promote the use of electricity in utilities. Sustainability Director Ken Pruitt doesn’t like the name. He thinks New Construction Energy Code is more accurate. Regardless, the
Winchester has become more diverse in recent years, with U.S. Census data showing about 16% of the community being of Asian descent, the largest ethnic population in town. In order to meet a growing demand of patrons asking for foreign language books, most of which are for Chinese materials,
The popularity of Accessory Dwelling Units (ADUs) is on the rise across the country. A new law in Massachusetts will not only make it easier for residents to build, but supersede parts of a Winchester bylaw passed in November 2022. Gov. Maura Healey on Aug. 6 signed the Affordable Homes
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sens. Jason Lewis and Pat Jehlen and Reps. Michael Day and Michelle Ciccolo joined colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass the Affordable Homes Act, the largest investment in housing in Massachusetts history and a powerful step in
Did you miss the preview the EN KA Society held at its resale shop? Don’t worry, the shop is reopening on Sept. 12. EN KA sells clothing to raise money for its many causes, including giving grants to non-profits in Winchester. The shop was bustling at its recent Saturday
The following was submitted by Cummings Properties: Six years after first publishing his self-written memoir, longtime Winchester resident Bill Cummings has released a much changed and updated new edition. The local entrepreneur and philanthropist is inviting owners of any previous version to make a no-cost swap for the hot-off-the-press seventh
