While most firefighters will tell you they prefer the hands-on approach when it comes to training, online courses have opened up new opportunities for first responders. The Winchester Fire Department recently took advantage of such a training offered by National Grid and earlier this month received an award after all
The following was submitted by Andersen Group Realty: On Tuesday, March 4, Andersen Group Realty will be holding “Demystifying the Downsizing Process” at Capital Grille, 10 Wayside Road, Burlington, beginning at 4:30 p.m. The educational seminar on the home sale process will include the following topics: de-cluttering and
I always thought Fells Hardware, Winchester’s funky and old-fashioned hardware store, is a three-generation Ryan family business. Wrong! It’s FOUR generations! After purchasing the building and land, Pierce Ryan renovated the interior and opened the doors in 1927. His son, John, took over and ran the business for
Taylor Anderson is a student at Endicott College studying journalism. This story was produced for the Massachusetts News Service of Endicott College in partnership with Winchester News. Winchester native Ali Lowell is seeking to introduce the world to the “purr-fect” companion. She should know. She’s been trapping, socializing and
This guide is designed to inform Winchester voters and encourage civic participation. Stay engaged, ask questions and make your voice heard in the March 22 municipal election. Feel free to return to this space as it will serve as a living resource for voters, providing details on candidates, voting logistics,
-Precinct 1- Anthea Brady (*) Prassede Calabi (*) Timothy Matthews (*) Deborah Jones Melkonian (*) Eric Shediac (*) Hilary Eaton Joshua Ehrke Matthew Eaton John Richard Darrell Holigan -Precinct 2- Catherine Curtis (*) Jeffrey Dean (*) Martha Hoyt (*) Edward Levesque (*) Jian Liu (*) Shukong Ou (*) Stephanie Zaremba (*) Terence Tirella -Precinct 3- Samantha Allison (*) Janet Boswell (*) Ruthie Gagne (*) Sarah
Boys hockey Coach Gino Khachadourian’s boys hockey team (12-10) will be hosting Shrewsbury, the 22nd seed, in a Division 1 Round of 32 game Tuesday night (Feb. 25) at 7 p.m. at Woburn’s O’Brien Rink. The Red & Black begin the postseason as the 11th seed,
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to unanimously approve updated legislative rules for the new 2025-2026 session that would increase transparency and public accessibility to the Legislature. The Senate passed updated Senate-specific rules that will
The following was submitted by the Repair Café: Do you have something on a shelf you’ve been meaning to fix for ages? Bring it to us, we love a repair challenge! From small appliances to wobbly chairs, sharpening knives and garden tools, patching clothes, as well as saving teddy
Residents of the 5th Middlesex District are concerned about government transparency, health care costs, the environment, mental health treatment, housing affordability and state education aid, according to a new survey. Some 1,644 people from the district — which includes Winchester, Malden, Melrose, Reading, Wakefield and Stoneham — responded to a survey
A competency requirement plan is now in place for those few students caught between the end of MCAS era and a pending graduation. “It’s obviously a little bit of an odd situation, because we’re already in February, and graduation is coming up in June,” said School Committee member
The following was submitted by the Jenks Center: On Thursday, Feb. 27, the Jenks Center will host a Coffee Hour with Town Manager Beth Rudolph, from 9-10:30 a.m. at the center, 109 Skillings Road. Please join us for a continental breakfast and an informal discussion, where the town
It’s been two months since a car crashed through the wall of Mamadou’s Artisan Bakery, knocking out power to the Swanton Street business and causing its closure just four days before the Christmas holidays. Since then, Winchester residents have been wondering when the beloved bakery will re-open its
The lights have been dimmed at Winchester High School in honor of the passing of its theater classes. Principal Dennis Mahoney said when it came time to solidify course selection for the 2025/26 school year, the decision was made to drop theater classes from the roster of offerings. “We’
Amy Moy wants the world to know it’s OK to be different. Moy, whose daughter, Evie, has Down syndrome, writes children’s books that champion diversity and inclusion. Her first self-published book, “The Polka-Dotted Penguin,” tells the story of Dottie, a penguin born with unique polka dots who embarks
Attorney Melissa Mathis has withdrawn her candidacy for an open Planning Board seat in Winchester’s March municipal election ballot, leaving the race for the seat wide open. The withdrawal comes as Winchester prepares for an election that will bring significant changes to town leadership. Six current office-holders are choosing
