Dozens of community members gathered on a chilly Tuesday evening on the common. As the candlelight flickered on in the dark evening, a moment of silence was held to celebrate the recovery of people in the community and to remember those who have passed but are not forgotten. It was
Mike Aliano was a familiar sight outside the Lincoln Elementary School for more than a decade, guiding children safely across the street. On Sunday afternoon, the Winchester community gathered at the Sons of Italy hall for a celebration of his life, hosted by his family. Aliano died in June at
A change in the way the town recycles cardboard is confusing some residents who are unsure of where their boxes belong. Winchester rearranged the compactors at the town transfer station this summer and converted the fourth compactor into a cardboard-only container. Residents are encouraged to put their cardboard there, but
On Oct. 5, 2005, Richard Schrock received a call at 5 o’clock in the morning. Still in his bathrobe, he found out he had won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his contribution to organic chemistry. Photographers filled his front lawn and his phone rang nonstop the entire day.
Joyce Westner has a reputation for getting things done. But if you ask her, she’ll tell you everything she’s worked on has been a group effort. “As Hilda Wong-Doo said, I accosted her to get her to sign up for changing the Board of Selectmen to Select Board,
Winchester Conservation Commission members and Friends of Wedge Pond volunteers recently worked together to remove a large pile of debris and garbage that had been clogging the entry where Horn Pond Brook flows into Wedge Pond. The team removed hundreds of pounds of debris using ropes, grappling hooks and muscle
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to approve three bills aimed at combating the opioid epidemic, protecting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), and lowering car rental costs for residents. The approved legislation
Winchester’s State of the Town Committee is deep into developing a comprehensive fiscal plan that will likely include an override on the March 2026 ballot, marking the most extensive municipal planning effort since the town’s last successful override in 2019. The 25-member committee, which includes representatives from the
In a significant move the last week of July, the Massachusetts Senate overwhelmingly approved legislation requiring all public schools to enact a “bell-to-bell” ban on cell phones and similar devices during the school day. The bill, which passed by a 38-2 vote, prohibits students attending public schools in Massachusetts from
New plans for a development at 10 Converse Place have recessed the fifth and sixth floors in response to concerns by the Planning Board over its size fitting into the character of downtown Winchester. “We’ve made some moves which mitigate the size of the building by recessing it,” David
Treetop Development has tweaked plans for a 13-unit condo development at the corner of 972 Main St. and Glenwood Avenue. An abandoned muffler ship is currently on the site, which is being used for parking and storage by a landscaper. Changes to the site include relocating a handicapped parking space
When it comes to climate change, Winchester residents are working hard to do their part to help the environment. And events like Climate Solutions Week raise awareness, educate and hopefully inspire those who might not know exactly what their part is — but are happy to see their community making progress
The following was submitted by The Committee to Elect Stephen G. Ternullo: Dear Residents of Stoneham and Winchester, I am honored to announce my candidacy for state representative for the 31st Middlesex District, proudly representing the communities of Stoneham and Winchester in the Nov. 3, 2026, election. My name is
If you’ve driven by the Waterfield lot recently, you may be wondering why there’s no construction going on for the proposed affordable housing project known as Waterfield Commons. That’s because it’s not a done deal. Even though Gov. Maura Healey was in town on July 31
At 10 a.m. on Sept. 11, 2025 Winchester held a ceremony in remembrance of the events of 9/11 at the Winchester Fire Department headquarter in downtown Winchester. In case you missed it, Winchester News was there to take photos and video. Never forget.
Winchester Police Lt. Frank Limoncelli says complaints about electric bikes are climbing, with collisions between e-bikes and cars among the biggest concerns. “Some of these can reach speeds of 25 to 35 miles per hour,” Limoncelli said. “At that speed, you’re going to have to pay close attention.” Select
