The Winchester Select Board discussed a projected $2.9 million budget deficit for fiscal year 2026 during its Jan. 27 meeting, with members divided over school levels and potential cuts to municipal services. Town Manager Beth Rudolph presented updated budget figures showing the deficit had grown since initial projections earlier
Happy New Year! If you’re looking at your calendar and scratching your head, that’s because it’s Chinese New Year. Lunar New Year 2025 started Jan. 29 and lasts 16 days, culminating with the Lantern Festival on Feb. 12. On Feb. 2, Winchester’s Asian/Chinese American community
The following was submitted by WART: The Winchester Augmented Reality Team (WART) will meet on Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 7 to 8:30 p.m., in the Large Meeting Room at the Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St., Winchester. Let’s share ideas on what local artists think about extending
By Ron Latanision, John Brown, and Walter Hubbard Emeritus Professor Ron Ballinger of MIT’s Department of Nuclear Science & Engineering spoke in January about recent interest on the part of Big Tech in Restarting Decommissioned Nuclear Power Plants. The growing demand for electricity stimulated by EVs, data-intensive cryptocurrencies (especially
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It’s been five years since Winchester High School has held A Cappella Fest. But this Friday night, the music will flow once again. A Cappella Fest has been going on every other year since the 1990s. But the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to the concert. In fact,
This week, Sara Conti presents her two dogs — Lilly and Izzy — for Pet of the Week. Lilly (grey) is 3 and Izzy (white ) is 1. The two are extremely friendly and enjoy exploring the town of Winchester, where they are able to meet locals and love getting scratches from anyone
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sens. Jason Lewis and Pat Jehlen and state Reps. Michael Day and Michelle Ciccolo joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass urgent reforms to the Commonwealth’s healthcare system to boost oversight and transparency in the
Typically, the toughest decision Dennis Mahoney has to make in regards to Winchester High School’s annual graduation ceremony is weather related. But this year, it’s all about location, location, location. “It’s a big decision. It’s a heavy decision,” said Winchester’s High School principal. Graduation is
The School Committee has approved the $70 million fiscal year 2026 preliminary level services budget, but made clear there is still much work to be done. While the preliminary budget will be sent to the town ASAP, Superintendent Dr. Frank Hackett pointed out that a lot is likely to happen
The following was submitted by SV Design: SV Design is excited to welcome Anne Marie Garcia, LEED AP, as director of Business Development & Marketing. In this role, Garcia will oversee the firm’s marketing plan and strategically expand SV Design’s portfolio of architecture, interior design and décor, multi-family,
After starting the season 0-3 in non-tournament matches, the Winchester High School wrestling team evened its record with three straight wins over Hanover (47-35, Jan. 4), Lexington (38-34, Jan. 15) and most recently Reading (49-20, Jan. 22). Before that dominating performance against Middlesex League rival Reading, the Red & Black
Substance abuse screening interviews with seventh-graders will be held at McCall Middle School this coming week, from Feb. 3 to Feb. 6. The process — known as Screening, Brief Intervention, and Referral to Treatment, or SBIRT — is used to screen for alcohol, nicotine, tobacco and other drug use and is required
Hi Precinct 8 neighbors! My name is Kathryn Mostow and I've been a Winchester resident for almost 10 years, first as a renter in Precinct 6 and for the past 5+ years as a homeowner in Precinct 8. My Bio I’m a single parent of 2 kids
Biographical questions — How many years have you lived in Winchester? — Please describe your professional background and education. — What Winchester town positions (appointed or elected) have you held, and for how long? — — What volunteer roles have you done that made a difference in Winchester? — Why should I vote for you? I
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