The following was submitted by the Town Clerk’ Office: The town of Winchester is looking for any resident who would like to be appointed to the Finance Committee. The Finance Committee consists of five (5) registered voters who holds no other. Town office for a term to expire 2028 The
Take a stroll through Europe — and get to know an area of downtown Winchester you might not be all that familiar with. In the eyes of Judy Mastrocola and her partners in fun, those are two very good reasons for joining the “Progressive Dinner Through Europe, on Church Street,” on
Town officials are just beginning to review a proposed 40B apartment complex at the intersection of Washington and Swanton streets. “This was a meet and greet for the project,” Town Counsel Jay Talerman said at a Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on May 21, in reference to a presentation by
The following was submitted by the following eighth-grade students from the McCall Middle School for their civics project: Alyssa Peou, Audrey Houllahan, Carlos Nouel, and Declan Smyth. The sun was blazing and the temperature was high; it was a perfect day to take a dip in a pool. Maybe you
On April 27, McCall Middle School seventh grader Jacob Brenner was recognized among the six winners of the 19th Annual Israel Arbeiter Holocaust Essay Contest, a competition that is part of the annual Boston’s Community Commemoration of Yom HaShoah. The six students from Greater Boston, who received framed certificates
Despite the unseasonably cold, rainy weather that hovered over the state this week, high school spring sports teams were scrambling to wrap up the regular season, before the state tournament pairings are announced for baseball, softball and lacrosse next Wednesday, May 28. The preliminary round games will then begin two
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass a $1.33 billion supplemental budget bill using surplus Fair Share Amendment revenue to continue investing in public education and transportation projects across the Commonwealth. The
Last month three students who participate in Winchester’s A Better Chance program decided to go to Guatemala as part of a School of the World program. Joel Aryee, Danry Njawa and Eyitayo (Tayo) Owolabi mixed cement, painted the outside of a school building and created two murals. “Last year
Dario Pizzano is very familiar with Multiple Sclerosis and what it does. His mom, Tracie, has lived with the autoimmune disorder since 1998. The Mass. native, who is director of fundraising for MS4MS (Mission Stadiums for Multiple Sclerosis), has been dedicating his time to boosting funds and awareness in order
The following was submitted by the following eighth-grade students from the McCall Middle School for their civics project: William Thiery, Tristan Kelley, Jovic Stachelski and Marco Winn. It’s time to change special education in Winchester. Having quality education is a basic human right, but not everyone has it. All
The following was submitted by William Carroll: The Winchester High School Class of 1965 recently held its 60th reunion at the Woburn County Club. Among those who attended are the following: Linda Nelson Aiello and Robert Aiello, Brenda Baker, Maureen Mulloy Badger, James Barrow, Ellen Becker, Camille Bernazzani, Davis Blanchard,
The following was submitted by The Home for Little Wanderers: It’s not every day an 8-year-old starts their own business, especially one dedicated entirely to helping other kids. But Bobby Atchinson isn’t your typical kid. This inspiring second-grader from Winchester received the prestigious President’s Award during The
The following was submitted by the Network for Social Justice: On Tuesday, June 10, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Winchester will host its 5th Annual PRIDEFest on the Town Common, bringing together students, families, and community members for an afternoon of celebration, visibility, and solidarity in support
The Planning Board officially closed its public hearing on 10 Converse Place Tuesday night. “We’re done with that,” member Nicholas Rossettos said, in reference to a proposal to build a new mixed-use commercial/residential building on the site, which has been the subject of a multi-part public hearing April
The following was submitted by Winchester Co-operative Bank: Winchester Co-operative Bank welcomes two new directors Carolyn M. Turner and Andrew Hall, both of whom have strong local ties and an appreciation for the importance of an independent, mutual bank in fostering a strong community. Turner is a life-long Woburn resident
The following was submitted by the League of Women Voters of Winchester: On Saturday, May 3, 2025, the first ever Civics Action Project Showcase was held at the McCall Middle School. These Civic Showcases grew out of Gov. Charlie Baker’s Civics Education Reform Bill signed into law in November
