The Winchester High School boys volleyball team only lost six regular season matches, while winning 14, and as a result it ended up as the 15th seed in the final Division 1 power rankings, before the state tournament got underway against Methuen (15-6), the 18th seed, in the Round of
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis will be holding a virtual town hall meeting to provide an opportunity for his constituents to learn more about the fiscal year 2026 (FY26) Massachusetts state budget process and to answer any questions that they
The Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence (WFEE) recently named Lorri Kane, Marybeth DiMare, and Christina Costas as the 2025 recipients of the Sarah Swiger Award. The Sarah Swiger Award recognizes educators who embody the values that the late Sarah Swiger brought to the Winchester school community. Swiger served as a
The following was submitted by eighth-grade students from the McCall Middle School for their civics project: Kendi Hall, Griffin Lindsay, Noor Halaseh, and Andrew Nims. Homelessness: a topic often overlooked due to its repulsive nature. Being associated with dirt and drugs–things that people don’t want in their communities–
The following was submitted by Winchester’s Parent to Parent: An audience of about 40 individuals gathered last month at the Griffin Museum of Photography for an engaging and insightful program hosted jointly by Winchester’s Parent to Parent and the Winchester Council on Aging. The event focused on the
The following was submitted by the Jenks Center: The Jenks Center organizations are working with the Winchester Chamber of Commerce, town of Winchester Planning Board and Planning Department to promote making Winchester the most age-friendly community in the Commonwealth. Because of the Council on Aging’s efforts, the town was
The following was submitted by the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence: The Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence (WFEE) is once again honoring the extraordinary educators who make a lasting difference in the lives of Winchester’s students through its annual Teacher Tribute program. This year’s celebration will culminate in
The following was submitted by Arts Winchester: Arts Winchester (AWI) installed its annual Sidewalk Art installation recently. This year’s exhibit includes the work of 36 Winchester Public School K-12 students, 4 Studio on the Common Students, 1 student from Winchester School of Chinese Culture, plus four local professionals – Jennifer
The following was submitted by Ripley Chapel: Live in-person from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester, as the community welcomes the return of the light and the coming Summer, please join Ripley Chapel for a joyful and poignant service, featuring the ecumenical prayers and gorgeous musical chants
Work on walkways and parking lots at Town Hall and the Winchester Public Library are scheduled for mid-June and July in order to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. “We’re making improvements to exterior walkways for existing accessible entrances,” Special Projects Manager Meg White said. “It’s not
The following was submitted by eighth-grade students from the McCall Middle School for their civics project: Katie Baucom, Eva Ganz and Aishani Kumar. Gender Discrimination - Paid Parental Leave Parental Leave Employees who have completed three months of full-time employment shall be granted parental leave of eight weeks upon the
The following was submitted by Letters Trellis: Letters Trellis is upcycling vintage postage stamps at the Winchester Farmers Market on Saturday, June 14, 2025. Stop by, write a letter, and select your favorite envelope. You may also send a Letters Trellis postcard with images from the past five years. The
The following was submitted by IndivisibleWIN: On Saturday, June 14, IndivisibleWIN will join activists across the country for a coordinated “No Kings” standout, a powerful display of civic resistance demanding accountability, justice, and the preservation of American democracy. Participants will gather peacefully from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.
The Winchester High School Class of 2025 graduated on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at Symphony Hall in Boston, with more than 300 members. The following are members of this year’s graduating class: Tasnim Abdurrob, Miraya Agarwal, Aiden Xavier Aharonian, Zoya Ahmad, Omar Ryan Alosta, Zachary landin Alper, Thomas Robert
The following was submitted by the Winchester Farmers Market: The Winchester Farmers Market kicks off its 18th season this coming Saturday, June 14. From 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. every Saturday until the end of October, shoppers can find fresh fruits and vegetables from regional farms and
The following was submitted by the Network for Social Justice: On Thursday, June 12, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Winchester will host its 5th Annual PRIDEFest on the Town Common, bringing together students, families, and community members for an afternoon of celebration, visibility, and solidarity in support
