Peter Franchi was fond of paintings that represented the vivid beauty of life, most notably “Luncheon of the Boating Party” by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, one of his favorite pieces. Renowned for his incredible artistic talent, Franchi passed away December 2024 at the age of 87. A beloved member of the Winchester
Call it serendipity that paved the way for the organ extravaganza coming to First Congregational Church on March 21. Rev. Jane Ring Frank said they chose the date for a concert some time ago when they were setting the Ripley Concert Series Calendar. Frank said because she works with the
As bird flu outbreaks send egg prices climbing, local restaurants and bakeries must cope with shortages and decide when to raise prices. “We had to do a price increase on our breakfast menu, especially since it’s all based off of eggs,” said Jennifer Lemus-Flores, manager of Swanton Street Diner
Some 34 years ago, a very good looking man invited me out to dinner and we went to Lucia Ristorante on Hanover Street in Boston’s North End. I don’t remember a lot about the evening except everything was exceptional and being in the North End in evening light
It may not be as exciting as celebrating the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence next July, but Winchester’s historic community is looking forward to celebrating the town’s 175th birthday over the coming months. “There’s more attention given to the round numbers than
I always thought Fells Hardware, Winchester’s funky and old-fashioned hardware store, is a three-generation Ryan family business. Wrong! It’s FOUR generations! After purchasing the building and land, Pierce Ryan renovated the interior and opened the doors in 1927. His son, John, took over and ran the business for
Taylor Anderson is a student at Endicott College studying journalism. This story was produced for the Massachusetts News Service of Endicott College in partnership with Winchester News. Winchester native Ali Lowell is seeking to introduce the world to the “purr-fect” companion. She should know. She’s been trapping, socializing and
The following was submitted by the Repair Café: Do you have something on a shelf you’ve been meaning to fix for ages? Bring it to us, we love a repair challenge! From small appliances to wobbly chairs, sharpening knives and garden tools, patching clothes, as well as saving teddy
Amy Moy wants the world to know it’s OK to be different. Moy, whose daughter, Evie, has Down syndrome, writes children’s books that champion diversity and inclusion. Her first self-published book, “The Polka-Dotted Penguin,” tells the story of Dottie, a penguin born with unique polka dots who embarks
Cynthia Scali recently shared photos of her three beloved huskies with us: Nifty, O’Reilly and Bledsoe. Here is what Cynthia had to say: O’Reilly is 11 years old, and was named after Terry O’Reilly of the Boston Bruins. We had told our kids that if the Patriots
The following was submitted by the Winchester Co-operative Bank: In an inspiring display of community spirit, the Winchester High School Girls Basketball Team recently visited the office of Connor’s Kindness Project in Woburn, where they assembled 190 Kindness Kits. These kits, filled with educational and comfort items, will be
This is Winnie Bell von Mering, age 2, named after Winchester, Winnie the Pooh and Tinker Bell. She is part cavalier, poodle, and golden, the Teddy Bear. She loves playing in her yard (chasing all of the squirrels, birds, and bunnies), playing with her best dog friend Ozzie, kids, going
This past holiday season, downtown trees were covered in lights and many residents might have thought the town pays for them. But in fact, Squire Road resident Lucille Murray raised funds and bought them in 2004 to cheer up Winchester’s children. “My 10-year-old daughter Marie Camille died from cystic
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
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 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,
