Three candidates for two open seats on the Winchester Planning Board debated housing production, zoning reform and growth Feb. 26 at a forum sponsored by the League of Women Voters of Winchester. Incumbents Nicholas Rossettos and Keri Layton were joined by challenger Amy Beliveau at the Jenks Center, moderated by
The Winchester Select Board on Feb. 23 began drafting performance goals for Town Manager Chris Senior, coalescing around three themes — board support, staff leadership and financial management — as it works to meet a deadline to set goals by early March. The discussion followed a homework assignment the board gave itself
After a somewhat lengthy negotiation session that, at times, saw teachers marching with signs, the School Committee and the Winchester Education Association settled the teachers’ contract. Superintendent Dr. Frank Hackett said that under the new three-year agreement, teachers will receive what he called a 2-3 split for the current year,
The following was submitted by Winchester Beat: Winchester residents Jennifer Haefeli and Tara Hughes have launched a local news podcast called Winchester Beat. The short format show offers a roundup of local news and events, including many stories from Winchester News. The show currently focuses on issues related to town
Candidate profiles for both the town wide and Town Meeting member races are now live in the Winchester News/League of Women Voters of Winchester 2026 Election Guide. While the deadline for submission was Feb. 24, if a candidate has not turned in their profile and/or headshot, they may
Attention all contractors! The Winchester Affordable Housing Trust is looking for a qualified candidate interested in renovating the property at 160 Forest St. The town has put out a Request for Information (RFI) for interested parties on Feb. 13 and AHT is ready to present the property. The deadline for
The following was submitted by Rep. Kate Lipper-Garabedian: Kate Lipper-Garabedian, a state representative, education attorney, former teacher, and mom announced Feb. 25 that she is running for state Senate for the 5th Middlesex District. On Feb. 24, current state Sen. Jason Lewis announced he will not seek re-election, creating an
The Select Board on Feb. 24 released a letter and updated presentation outlining an $11.5 million Proposition 2 1/2 override headed to the March 21 town election ballot. The full 44-page document, including the Select Board’s letter and detailed presentation slides covering tax impact, capital needs, cost
Winchester will have two new senators come January 2027. First, Sen. Pat Jehlen decided not to seek re-election in the 2nd Middlesex District. And now, Sen. Jason Lewis. “It’s not a decision to be made lightly,” Lewis says on Feb. 24, just hours after releasing news he will also
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: Dear friends, After almost 12 years of proudly representing the Fifth Middlesex District, I have made the difficult decision not to run for re-election to the state Senate this year. Serving in the Senate and previously in the House
The following was submitted by the Winchester Cultural Council: The Winchester Cultural Council has awarded $14,625 in grants to 21 individuals and organizations, as part of its annual grants program for supporting arts and culture in town. The annual program receives funding from the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state
The following was submitted by Winchester Co-operative Bank: Winchester Co-operative Bank (WCB) is pleased to announce the appointment of Scott Kaiser as vice president and Commercial Loan Officer. With extensive years of experience in the New England banking sector, Kaiser brings a wealth of expertise across commercial real estate, small
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis will be holding Office Hours in Winchester on Monday, March 2, 2026, from 10:30-11:30 a.m. at the Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St. Any Winchester resident is welcome to attend Office Hours,
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass legislation that strengthens consumer rights for people who buy new and used vehicles by expanding the state’s vehicle buyer protection law, increasing the mileage for
The Winchester Select Board turned its attention during a recent meeting to establishing performance goals for town manager Christopher Senior, with members agreeing to keep the initial list modest given his short time in the role and the town’s pending financial decisions. Senior’s employment agreement, signed Jan. 9
Regional forecasters predict up to two feet of accumulation and wind gusts approaching 70 mph, with the most dangerous travel conditions expected late Sunday night through Monday.
