Last year, the Winchester High girls tennis team (17-4, eighth seed) defeated Boston Latin in the Elite 8, 3-2, only to lose to Wellesley in the Division 1 state semifinals, 4-1. The Red & Black are once again scheduled to face the Wolfpack, but this time in
The following was submitted by the Friends of the Fells: This April, Friends of the Fells staff and volunteers gathered at various locations in the Fells to collect data on dog waste left in the Reservation, calling the event a “PoopBlitz.” The name was inspired by a “bioblitz,” a community
The following was submitted by the Office of Rep. Michael S. Day: Rep. Michael S. Day recently joined his colleagues in passing H.5444, An Act relative to civil rights and technology. Day, who chairs the Joint Committee on the Judiciary, helped re-draft the bill and carried the debate
The Network of Social Justice is teaming up with other organizations this June to bring a variety of events to Winchester for Pride month. The organization will be hosting five Pride events throughout the month while partnering with the Family Action Network of Winchester (FAN), the First Congregational Church of
The Winchester Town Meeting Members Association (TMMA) supports informed discussion and decision-making for Town Meeting members. Its monthly Bulletin shares brief updates from town boards and commissions about their current work. Winchester News will publish each Bulletin as it’s released so all residents can stay informed. Winchester News
As the second seed in Division 1, the Winchester High girls tennis team appears to be on a probable collision course with history after winning two more matches – both in the Division 1 state tournament – to remain undefeated on the season at 21-0. The Red & Black again shutout
The following was submitted by the Network for Social Justice: On Sunday, June 14, the Network for Social Justice will hold a PRIDE Tea Dance, from 2-4 p.m., at the Griffin Museum of Photography, 67 Shore Road. The event rain date is Saturday, June 20. What is a
State Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian was sworn into the Massachusetts House on March 25, 2020, in what she still calls a “dystopian” ceremony. The State House was distanced, family was barred and she took the oath with a 1-year-old waiting at home and a 6-year-old watching
The Winchester High baseball team (17-4) is off and running as the 11th seed in the Division 1 state tournament after defeating Plymouth North (14-7), the 22nd seed, 3-1 at home in the Round of 32 on Sunday, May 31. The Red & Black now move on
The following was submitted by the Winchester Chamber of Commerce: On Saturday, June 6, the Winchester Chamber of Commerce and Arts Winchester invite you to join them as Town Day 2026 wraps up with an unforgettable afternoon at the Town Day Beer Garden, from 3-6 p.m., on the
The following was submitted by Nouvelle Maison: On Thursday, June 11, discover how a few essential bottles, bar tools, and techniques can transform your home bar with “The Art of the Home Bar at Nouvelle Maison,” from 7-9 p.m. at Nouvelle Maison, 30 Church St. We’ll sip
The following was submitted by the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence: Lace up your sneakers and kick off Winchester’s annual community celebration with a 2.5 or 5 mile walk or run. Run as an individual or get the whole family involved, strollers are welcome. The race starts at
Remember that song “It’s Raining on Prom Night” from the musical “Grease?” Well, it was blue skies and warm weather on June 2 as Winchester High School’s Class of 2026 strutted their stuff before a gathered crowd of friends and family for the Promenade. The Promenade is a
The following was submitted by Walk & Roll Winchester: Families with children in grades K–5 are invited to participate in a free Bike Rodeo during Winchester Town Day on Saturday, June 6, at Winchester High School. The event is being organized by volunteers from Walk & Roll Winchester and
The Middlesex County town moved up four places after holding its reported violent-crime rate at 0.2 incidents per 1,000 residents.
The following was submitted by the WIN Fast Forest: The WIN Fast Forest and Grow Local are giving away some 200 native seedlings and seed packets at their booth on Saturday, June 6 at Town Day. Mostly perennials, these plants will brighten your garden and draw pollinators of all sorts.
