Winchester to hold hearing on fall Town Meeting warrant articles
A remote session Oct. 28 comes eight days ahead of the Nov. 5 start date.
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Winchester football snaps two-game losing streak with win over Arlington
After losing two straight Middlesex League games on the road to Melrose and Reading, the Winchester High School football team (4-2) had to right the ship quickly to stay in playoff contention. And they did just that, and they did it fast last Friday night (Oct. 16) at a
Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church to hold concert by The Spirituals
The following was submitted by the Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church: On Sunday, Oct. 25, the Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church, 34 Dix St., will be holding a free concert by Grammy-winning high school choir The Spirituals from the Boston Arts Academy at 2 p.m. Appearances include Carnegie
Winchester officials come together for tri-board meeting with goal of long-term planning
The Select Board, School Committee and Long Range Planning Committee, as well as members of the Finance Committee, convened for a tri-board meeting at the Lynch School. The site was chosen for the Oct. 13 meeting because the Select Board room at Town Hall wasn’t large enough to
Acclaimed Beacon Brass Quintet to perform in Winchester
The following was submitted by the Winchester Unitarian Society: Winchester Unitarian Society’s Music in the Sanctuary series opens its 2026–2027 season with a not-to-be-missed performance by the celebrated Beacon Brass Quintet on Friday, Oct. 30 at 8 p.m. Hailed as “one of the nation’
Michael Day, Stephen Ternullo debate affordability, environment and government transparency
The candidates for the 31st Middlesex District seat met Oct. 15 at a candidate forum to debate their solutions for the affordability crisis, environmental concerns and government transparency. Incumbent Michael Day, the Democratic candidate for the race, has held the seat since 2015. He’s running against Stephen Ternullo, a
Winchester provides information on Question 4, Election Day voter registration
The following was submitted by Town Clerk MaryEllen Marshall: Ballot Question #4 on the 2026 State Election Ballot would allow eligible individuals to register to vote or update their voter registration address on Election Day. Currently, the deadline for voter registration is 10 days prior to Election Day. The law,
Winchester boys soccer rattles off three straight wins to secure 10th seed in Division 1 with four games left in regular season
After dropping a 1-0 heartbreaker to host Reading on Oct. 7, the Winchester High School boys soccer team (9-2-1) rattled off three straight wins, and are cruising toward the Division 1 playoffs. As of the Oct. 16 MIAA power rankings, they are seeded 10th in a division
Winchester’s Ambrose PTO dons traffic cone costumes to promote safe school drop-off
Drop-off at Ambrose Elementary School is a short, but intense window of time. Cars line up, doors quickly open and slam shut as students hurry to class before the 8:25 a.m. bell rings. This school year, the Ambrose Parent Teacher Organization found a way to ease that
Despite second straight loss, Winchester football still in control of its playoff fate
It’s a two week stretch that the Winchester High School football team (3-2) would soon rather forget. But in reality, it’s better to learn from it and move on to the next game, which is scheduled for Friday night, Oct. 16, against visiting Arlington at Knowlton Stadium,
TMMA Bulletin - October 14, 2026
The Winchester Town Meeting Members Association (TMMA) supports informed discussion and decision-making for Town Meeting members. Its monthly Bulletin shares brief updates from town boards and commissions about their current work. Winchester News will publish each Bulletin as it’s released so all residents can stay informed. Winchester News
Winchester High School’s Farmers Market Club takes leadership role in community
It’s not out of the ordinary for a high school to have a Yearbook Club, Robotics Club and even Drama Club. But have you heard of the Farmers Market Club? At Winchester High School, the roughly 60 students who make up its Farmers Market Club collaborate with the town’
The nine Massachusetts ballot questions, explained
Staff Reports | CommonWealth Beacon Get ready for a long ballot. The Massachusetts House, Senate, and governor are responsible for the vast majority of what becomes law in the Commonwealth, but they’re not the only ones with that power. Individuals can also propose changes to state law or the state
What can AI do for me? The Wilson Science & Technology Forum has some ideas
AI IN THE GARDEN…AND OTHER PLACES On Sept. 11, Walter Hubbard, president , PCQuickhelp, spoke at the Jenks Center in a hybrid meeting of The Wilson Forum. He asked “Have you ever wondered: What can AI do for me?” Or maybe “I sure would like some ideas for my garden?
St. Eulalia’s Church presents ‘Voices for Ukraine’ benefit concert
The following was submitted by St. Eulalia’s Church: On Sunday, Oct. 18, St. Eulalia’s Church 50 Ridge St., will present “Voices for Ukraine” benefit concert, from 2-5 p.m. The concert is scheduled from 2-3:30 p.m., followed by a reception until 5 o’clock.
Winchester girls volleyball climbs D-1 power rankings after beating Oliver Ames in classic non-league showdown
The Winchester High volleyball team (12-1) faced two of the state’s best – Franklin and Oliver Ames – the last couple of weeks, and it ended up as a split decision. But for those determining the MIAA power rankings, they saw a group of girls who don’t back down