Happy summer, readers! Winchester News has made great strides in its two-year existence. We are always looking to increase coverage and improve where we can, but on a shoestring budget. There are still things currently beyond our reach. As you know, we mainly fundraise at the end of the
When we last left the Winchester Youth Baseball 12-U Cal Ripken all-stars, they lost a 2-1 heartbreaker to the Milton Americans in the EMass state championship game, and as a result they missed out from participating in the All-New England Regional Tournament by one slim run.
The trip began on a fretful note. Having risen at dawn to beat the morning rush hour around Boston, we left the Mass Turnpike at Westfield in search of a solid breakfast and some strong coffee. At the end of the exit ramp, Joe had assured Brian and me, there
The following was submitted by Letters Trellis: Letters Trellis will be back at the Winchester Farmers Market this Saturday, Aug. 16. During these lazy days of summer, what could be easier than writing a refreshing letter to a friend or loved one? Stop by, and write your letter on stationery
What does it mean to be the Best of Boston? Three Winchester residents can tell you since they’ve made this year’s list. “It’s so exciting,” said Stefanie Mnayarji. “I am over the moon. I still can’t believe it. I’m still not sure someone isn’t
Welcome to this space — My regular contribution, hopefully monthly, to informing, challenging, and sharing some thinking about a world, where rationality can serve an active role, in a world of chaos. My own background, is often thought to be interesting, challenging, even a bit inspiring, as I had parents, who
The brand new Lynch Elementary School building is this close to opening! Our photographer Frank Siteman has been keeping track of the school throughout its construction. Here, Siteman grabs some photos via drone during the final few weeks of construction before school starts on Thursday, Sept. 4. On Aug. 25,
The following was submitted by Rockport Music: More than 60 young musicians across 19 Eastern Massachusetts communities will enjoy the learning opportunity of a lifetime over the next two weeks at Rockport Music’s annual Cape Ann Jazz Workshop. The workshop, now in its 10th year and second at Endicott
Lisa Kalner Williams claims some of Facebook’s Everything Is Free Winchester items, but not for herself. The Hillside Avenue resident picks up clothing and school supplies for MAMAS, a Somerville organization that has their Free Store twice a year. Originally, they only had clothes, but Williams convinced them to
The following was submitted by SAIL Magazine: Firecrown Media has announced the promotion of Lydia Mullan to editor-in-chief of SAIL Magazine. Mullan has been with SAIL for nearly eight years, most recently as managing editor. She has twice been named the marine industry’s best adventure writer by
The following was submitted by Chabad of Wakefield: On Sunday, Aug. 10, from 1 to 3 p.m., Chabad of Wakefield will host the town’s first-ever Jewish Cultural Festival at the historic bandstand on the Wakefield Common. This community-wide event is expected to draw hundreds of attendees
The 46th annual Pan-Mass Challenge is officially in the books. The two-day summer cycling event concluded last Sunday (Aug. 3) after raising millions of dollars for cancer research and patient care at the world-renowned Dana-Farber Cancer Institute (Jimmy Fund). Last year, the PMC donated $75 million
The following was submitted by the Winchester Public Library: On Thursday, Aug. 14, the Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St., presents author Jane Parks Gardner, who will talk about her new book, “The Wreck of the Circus Ship Royal Tar,” from 7-8 p.m. in the large meeting room.
The following was submitted by the First Congregational Church in Winchester: On Thursday, Aug. 14, the First Congregational Church in Winchester, UCC, 21 Church St. invites you to Movie Night on the church lawn for “The Wild Robot,” starting at 7:30 p.m. Bring a blanket or chair to
The following was submitted by the Office of the Town Clerk: The Education Facilities Planning & Building Committee is seeking four residents to volunteer for the committee. This committee is charged with the preparation and periodic adjustment of the Winchester Public School Facilities Master Plan, and oversight of school renovation,
Winchester Community Access & Media Inc. (WinCAM) is confronting its most serious financial challenge in decades, with a $50,000 budget deficit threatening the organization’s ability to provide local government coverage and community programming. Executive Director David Gauthier told the Select Board recently that the deficit represents about 15%
