The following was submitted by the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office: The Middlesex Sheriff’s Office (MSO) is warning residents of a significant uptick in reported scam calls in which perpetrators are posing as members of the office. During June, the MSO’s Inner Perimeter Security (IPS) team reported receiving
The following is an open letter to Winchester residents from the Select Board: Dear Winchester residents: After more than two decades with Winchester, Town Manager Beth Rudolph has informed the Select Board that she has decided to continue her distinguished track record of public service elsewhere. Beth joined Winchester in
A delighted Dana Garmey surveyed the comings and goings at Sogno Monday afternoon, as residents packed the restaurant for the first-ever Winchester Restaurant Week. “Other towns do it,” the Chamber of Commerce’s executive director said of the upcoming event, “so we’re copying them. It’s the best form
The Nowell family has been operating a local Winchester business for almost 100 years. Five generations! The first owner, George Russell Nowell, initially did “anything for a buck” type-of-work ranging from hauling and removing junk by horse and wagon and clearing fields. As his business grew, it included furniture and
Steamrolling through its first eight games, the 12U Winchester Youth Baseball Cal Ripken all-star team continues to build momentum on its way to the 2025 World Series in Branson, Mo. It all started for them in the Division 7 playoffs, where they easily finished on top after beating Arlington (11-0)
Amrita Mondal does classical Indian dance and she’s using her connections in the dance world to raise money for The Bridge Recovery Center which helps folks affected by a substance abuse disorder. The 16-year-old Winchester High School rising junior is coordinating an Indian dance and music charity festival in
The fate of a 30 lb. 5-year old Labradoodle named Jack is in limbo when after nearly three hours of testimony, his dangerousness hearing was continued. The Select Board met Wednesday, July 9 for a dangerous dog hearing after Alexandra Murphy filed a complaint against Jack, who bit her 6-year-old
There’s a new print publication in Winchester, produced by several members of Ashley Shie Semones-Howe’s family. She calls it “148 Neighborhood Reporter” after the family’s home address. It has a print run of two — one that Ashley keeps in a folder, and one that her children can
Town Manager Beth Rudolph submitted her resignation on Monday, setting a cap on a career that began in the Town Hall engineering office and culminated in the top administrative post. Select Board member Bill McGonigle said Rudolph’s brief letter offered no explanation beyond her intention to leave. He did
The following was submitted by IndivisibleWIN: Indivisible LAB (serving Lexington, Arlington, Bedford, and beyond) and IndivisibleWIN (Winchester) are proud to co-sponsor Good Trouble Lives On Rally - Arlington, a powerful event honoring the enduring legacy of Congressman and civil rights leader John Lewis. Join the organizations on Thursday, July 17,
The following was submitted by the Winchester Chamber of Commerce: The Town of Winchester is setting the table for something truly special. From July 14 to July 21, Winchester will host its first-ever Restaurant Week, a delicious celebration of the town’s burgeoning dining scene that invites locals and visitors
The following was submitted by First Congregational Church in Winchester: On Thursday, July 10, join First Congregational Church in Winchester, UCC, 21 Church St., for a free concert on the lawn with Rockabye Beats at 6 p.m. Bring your own picnic and join us for a night of family
Winchester has lost 90 acres of tree canopy in just over a decade — roughly 68 football fields of tree cover — and residents and town officials are trying to figure out how to stop any more loss. A 2023 analysis by PlanIT Geo found that Winchester’s tree canopy has dropped
The following was submitted by Nouvelle Maison: This July, Nouvelle Maison invites you to indulge in the fun of summer with special evening events: a celebratory Bastille Day Soirée and a relaxed, informative Summer Wine 101 Class. Bastille Day is France’s Independence Day and Nouvelle Maison is throwing a
The following was submitted by the Winchester Co-operative Bank: Winchester Co-operative Bank (WCB) is proud to announce its recent donation to Mystic Valley Elder Services (MVES) as part of WCB’s ongoing “Checking for Charity” campaign. MVES is a comprehensive non-profit organization serving older adults, people with disabilities, and their
On Wednesday, July 9, Heartworks Winchester will be holding a grand opening, from 4-6 p.m., at 20 White St. Tour brand-new classrooms, open playgrounds for kids to explore, child-centered planting activities (including for you to bring home!), meet teachers and the director, learn about programs and enjoy snacks and
