The Select Board voted Dec. 22 to offer the position of town manager to Christopher Senior, following a prolonged debate over contract length and performance evaluation timelines that exposed divisions among members about the collapsed search process. The board ultimately approved a two-year contract for the former Cohasset town manager
A large number of residents gathered at Town Hall last week to speak before the Planning Board about the mixed-use residential/commercial development at 10 Converse Place/33 Mt. Vernon St. The meeting was the latest in an ongoing public hearing about the project. The board will once again reconvene
Winchester’s search for a permanent town manager will face a pivotal decision Dec. 22 after two of three finalists withdrew from consideration, leaving Christopher Senior, former town manager in Cohasset, as the sole remaining candidate and prompting the Select Board to weigh whether to reset the process entirely. Senior,
The following was submitted by Winchester Hospital: Winchester Hospital, part of Beth Israel Lahey Health, has named Sophie Culver, MD, as chief medical officer. In this role, Culver will lead efforts to enhance clinical excellence, maximize patient safety, reduce harm, and foster strong, collaborative relationships among medical, nursing, and administrative
Deliberations Monday will determine whether to proceed forward or restart efforts after unexpected departures narrowed the field to one.
Finalist Eric Duffy has withdrawn from Winchester’s search for a permanent town manager, Select Board member Mike Bettencourt said Wednesday, as residents raised questions about two finalists’ backgrounds and the town’s vetting process ahead of scheduled public interviews and community events. Select Board Chair Michelle Prior declined to
The following was submitted by Winchester Hospital: U.S. News & World Report has named Winchester Hospital as a 2026 High Performing hospital for Maternity Care. This is the highest award a hospital can earn as part of U.S. News’ Best Hospitals for Maternity Care annual study, now in
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Reps. Michael Day and Michelle Ciccolo and Sen. Jason Lewis joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to strengthen protections for public transit workers by expanding laws governing assault and battery against on-duty personnel. “Our public transit system
Winchester residents have multiple opportunities this week to meet, observe and learn about the three finalists competing to become the town’s next town manager, Select Board member Anthea Brady announced on Monday. The schedule includes formal Select Board interviews, a less formal community session where residents can ask questions
The following was submitted by Boston Ballet: Mia Endo, of Winchester, is performing in Boston Ballet’s production of Mikko Nissinen’s “The Nutcracker” in the role of Reindeer. Endo started dancing ballet when she was 3 years old and has been a student at Boston Ballet School since September.
Winchester Hospital recently announced six new members have joined the hospital’s Board of Trustees: Alicia C. Clarke; Edward F. Doherty; Freddie G. Jacobs; Paul L. Mucci; Neal I. Muni, MD; and Mark D. Ohanian. Additionally, William H. McCance has been named chair of the board. Winchester Hospital’s board
Interim Town Manager Stephen Delaney will leave his post earlier than expected for personal reasons, the Select Board announced at its Dec. 15 meeting, departing as Winchester prepares for a potential override vote in the tens of millions and searches for a permanent hire. Delaney, who began serving as interim
Winchester’s annual town election will take place March 21, giving voters the opportunity to select officeholders for positions that guide municipal policy, oversee town departments and manage the budget. The annual town election will put races for town moderator, the Select Board, the School Committee and a range of
The following was submitted by Karma Asian Fusion in Winchester: Karma Asian Fusion in Winchester, renowned for innovative sushi and a luxury atmosphere, is elevating their midweek dining experiences with a fresh lineup of culinary and cocktail options. Loyal guests and newcomers are invited to enjoy the newly launched Happy
The Health Department in mid-November gave its go-ahead to embattled Gloria’s Pizzeria owner Steven Beck to re-open the Main Street restaurant after having fulfilled six requirements set down by the office in early October. In a letter dated Oct. 6, Director of Public Health Jennifer Murphy informed Beck the
Hundreds of people holding signs gather every Wednesday outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Burlington. Among them are Winchester residents who say their presence is driven by concern, compassion and a sense of responsibility. What began in April as a small demonstration organized by the group
