The Winchester High Red & Black football team (7-2, sixth seed in Division 2) is moving on to the Elite 8 after beating Peabody (4-5, 12th seed) at Knowlton Stadium last Friday night, Nov. 8, in a high scoring affair, 35-27. They have since been preparing to take on host
The following was submitted by Winchester Co-operative Bank: As part of Winchester Co-operative Bank (WCB)’s Checking for Charity campaign, the Bank donated $2,500 to En Ka Society in support of their food pantry program. As food prices continue to be expensive, it is critical for food pantries to
It’s that time of year again when Winchester High School is putting on its fall play. “Check Please” by Jonathan Rand will be performed on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. in the Winchester High School auditorium, 70 Skillings
The following was submitted by the Winchester Cooperative Theatre: The Winchester Cooperative Theatre is thrilled to present its fall 2024 production of “The Music Man Jr.,” a delightful adventure bursting with music, charm, and young talent, at the McCall Middle School, 458 Main St. Audiences are invited to journey to
On a warm November morning, Winchester residents came out to celebrate the town’s veterans during annual Veterans Day ceremonies. A parade kicked off from Winchester High School around 10:15 a.m. on Nov. 11, ending near Town Hall, with speeches and music. Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice
The need for a storage facility, a pasta-making operation and a COVID café have all come together for one local family looking to add a new business on Main Street. Phil Frattaroli, co-owner and managing partner of Filmark Hospitality Group, said the idea for what will become Café Ducali at
Some folks love to run and among them are those who love marathons, but how many of them want to run a marathon in Antarctica? Washington Street resident Georgia McGaughey has done it and she’s determined to run one on every continent. “I love to run,” she says, “and
The following was submitted by Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church: Live in-person and live streamed from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, Winchester on Friday, Nov. 15, Syldason, a duo concert featuring Sylvie Zakarian and Daniela Tosic, will take place, beginning at 7:30 p.m. Taking
Military dogs became officially recognized on March 13, 1942, when a private organization, Dogs for Defense, was established to recruit the public’s dogs for the U. S. military’s War Dog Program known as the K-9 Corps. The first K-9 Corps unit assigned to a tactical operation in the
The Winchester High girls soccer team (15-1-3) recently wrapped up the regular season to get ready for the start of the Division 1 playoffs as the 12th seed overall. On Oct. 23, coach Michelle Ross’ team played its final Middlesex League game this fall on the road at Belmont. The
The following was submitted by the En Ka Society: The En Ka Society will host its 5th annual Turkey Trot on Thanksgiving morning, Nov. 28. The Turkey Trot is a 3.12-mile (5K) road race through downtown Winchester. The race kicks off at 8 a.m.; start and finish lines
The battle over whether to include site plan review as a requirement in Winchester’s updated Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) bylaw lasted well into the evening the first night of Town Meeting as members debated the spirit of the original 2022 statute with the state law passed this August. Passed
The following was submitted by Madison von Mering: My name is Madison von Mering, and I am a Life Scout with Troop 507 in Winchester. I am also a junior at Winchester High School, a three-season varsity athlete, and am a fifth generation Winchester resident. I am working on my
The first night of Winchester Town Meeting kicked off with the passage of the long-awaited and complex Main Street Mixed-use District (MSMD) zoning bylaw. Town Meeting quickly dispensed with the acceptance of reports by town officials, boards, committees and commissions to address the long-anticipated Article 7 to change zoning in
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: Sen. Jason Lewis was invited by the White House to participate in a convening of state legislative leaders to discuss strategies to strengthen early childhood education and childcare. The convening, held at the White House on Sept. 27, included
The Winchester High football team (6-2) is beginning the Division 2 state tournament playoffs Friday night (Nov. 8) at Knowlton Stadium on a roll after winning five out of its last six regular season games, including last Friday’s (Nov. 1) dominant home triumph over Middlesex League rival Lexington (2-6)
