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Winchester Town Clerk: Early voting begins March 14

Winchester Town Clerk: Early voting begins March 14

The following was submitted by the Winchester Town Clerk’s Office: Did you know that you can cast a vote early for the upcoming Annual Town Election? Election laws were amended years ago and allow for voters to cast ballots several ways.  The world is a busy place with family,

Ronald ‘Ron’ Klaas Vanderkruik

Ronald ‘Ron’ Klaas Vanderkruik

Ronald “Ron” Klaas Vanderkruik, 79, of Winchester, Mass., passed away on the morning of Feb. 23, 2026 at home, surrounded by his loving family and devoted dog. Ron was born in Upstate New York to Adeline and Emil Vanderkruik and grew up alongside his older sister, Janice. In high school,

Winchester Select Board talks goals for town manager

Winchester Select Board talks goals for town manager

The Winchester Select Board on Feb. 23 began drafting performance goals for Town Manager Chris Senior, coalescing around three themes — board support, staff leadership and financial management — as it works to meet a deadline to set goals by early March. The discussion followed a homework assignment the board gave itself

Winchester teacher contract settled

Winchester teacher contract settled

After a somewhat lengthy negotiation session that, at times, saw teachers marching with signs, the School Committee and the Winchester Education Association settled the teachers’ contract. Superintendent Dr. Frank Hackett said that under the new three-year agreement, teachers will receive what he called a 2-3 split for the current year,

Winchester residents launch local news podcast

Winchester residents launch local news podcast

The following was submitted by Winchester Beat: Winchester residents Jennifer Haefeli and Tara Hughes have launched a local news podcast called Winchester Beat. The short format show offers a roundup of local news and events, including many stories from Winchester News. The show currently focuses on issues related to town

Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian announces candidacy in 5th Middlesex District

Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian announces candidacy in 5th Middlesex District

The following was submitted by Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, a state representative, education attorney, former teacher, and mom announced Feb. 25 that she is running for state Senate for the 5th Middlesex District. On Feb. 24, current state Sen. Jason Lewis announced he will not seek re-election, creating an

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