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Holiday House Tour next Sunday

Holiday House Tour next Sunday

Special to the News Dec. 9, 2023 Each year the Chamber of Commerce coordinates the Annual Holiday House Tour with beautiful homes that showcase the artistry and creativity of Winchester’s talented residents and get everyone in the mood and inspired for the upcoming Holidays!  This year the tour will

Lynch School rebuild contract awarded

Lynch School rebuild contract awarded

By Joyce Westner Dec. 5, 2023 Brait Builders of Marshfield was awarded the contract to build the new Lynch School on Monday night for $65.7 million.  The Education Facilities Planning and Building Committee chose Brait, whose proposal, according to vice-chair Chris Nixon, was “sufficiently under the cost estimate for

More Photos from Mary New Dec. 2

Mary New continues to share some of the photos she takes when she's out in her Wolcott Terrace backyard abutting the Middlesex Fells.  These are hooded mergansers which show up in the late fall at local ponds.

Waterfield project redesigned

Waterfield project redesigned

By Joyce Westner Dec. 2, 2023 Tuesday’s Planning Board meeting included a report on the design changes to the proposed apartment project on Waterfield Road.  The Select Board already approved the changes at their meeting, but this was a full discussion of the differences.  Town Planner Taylor Herman told

Winchester News mentioned by Globe columnist

Winchester News mentioned by Globe columnist

By Joyce Westner Nov. 28, 2023 Today the Boston Globe’s business editor Shirley Leung mentioned the Winchester News in an article about worthy non-profits to keep in mind on Giving Tuesday.  She wrote that today is also “Giving News Day,” and suggested local non-profit news outlets, including Winchester News,

Storytelling at First Congregational Church

Storytelling at First Congregational Church

Special to the News Nov. 28, 2023  In collaboration with Sparkle Stories and How to Story, First Congregational Church presents live storytelling with master storyteller, David Sewell McCann.  The goal with this magical storytelling event is to build original holiday stories of light, stillness and community that we can all

Third annual Holiday Stroll starts Monday

Third annual Holiday Stroll starts Monday

Special to the News Nov. 25, 2023 The Winchester Chamber of Commerce has organized the Third Annual Holiday Stroll for the week of Nov 27 to Dec 3.  The Stroll has now become a cherished tradition where the residents of Winchester and surrounding communities can enjoy a full week of

Festival of Trees and Wreaths next Wednesday

Festival of Trees and Wreaths next Wednesday

Special to the News Nov. 25, 2023 The annual Festival of Trees and Wreaths will be held indoors at the Lohnes Residence, 80 Myopia Road on Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 12-2 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.  The Winchester Home and Garden Club event’s ticket sales will be used

Did You Know – Historical Commission

Did You Know – Historical Commission

By Jack LeMenager, Winchester Historical Commission Chair, Nov. 25, 2023 What attracted us to Winchester in the first place? Many residents would cite its excellent schools as well as its proximity to Boston. The town’s historic built environment would also rank high on that short list. It is the

Lake Street bridge reopens

Lake Street bridge reopens

By Peter Casey Nov. 21, 2023 Traffic is flowing again on Lake St. as Winchester’s Department of Public Works opened the bridge that connects Main St. to Wildwood St.   As soon as the detour and road closed signs came down, with little fanfare cars started traveling in both directions.

Select Board raises transfer station fees

Select Board raises transfer station fees

By Tara Hughes November 21, 2023 The Select Board voted Monday night to charge residents more for dumping their trash.  After much discussion and number crunching, the board voted unanimously to approve a sticker fee increase to $340 starting January 1, 2024. This would be an increase in the base

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