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It’s time to flock the schools with annual teacher celebration flamingos for WFEE!
The following was submitted by the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence: Celebrate the teachers who’ve gone the extra mile for your kids! This June, WFEE is proud to launch Teacher Tribute 2026, a community-wide effort to celebrate the extraordinary educators who inspire, support, and challenge Winchester students every day.
Winchester school officials looking at higher athletic, facility fees to pay $246K deficit
Pay to play could get a lot more expensive for Winchester school athletes. And the increase could be sharper for some more than others as the Winchester School Committee grapples with closing a $246,000 deficit in athletic fees. The $11.5 million override was going to fix the problem,
Winchester boards approve settlement to end Converse Place/Mt. Vernon Street lawsuit
Two town boards have approved a settlement that would end a Middlesex Superior Court fight over a disputed downtown development, clearing the way for the lawsuit to be dismissed and for the project’s revised plans to move forward. The Winchester Housing Partnership Board approved an amended memorandum of understanding
Sen. Jason Lewis, Mass. Senate pass Fiscal Year 2027 state budget
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to approve a $63.4 billion state budget for Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) to continue supporting Massachusetts residents and investing in the state’s future. The Senate’s budget
Winchester’s community access cable station facing dire financial issues, as state looks at possible funding
Imagine your salary is cut drastically. But your expenses are growing fast – rent and utilities keep going up, and health insurance premiums are skyrocketing. You may lose your home, and you begin to worry about providing for your family. For David Gauthier, this scenario is not imaginary – though it’s
Paras Bhayani to resign from Winchester Select Board, citing personal reasons
Paras Bhayani will step down from the Select Board effective July 14, ending a 16-month tenure. Bhayani told the Winchester News he has sent a letter of resignation to Select Board Chair Anthea Brady. In an interview, he said the decision was driven by personal and family circumstances, which he
Rep. Michael S. Day, Legislature honor Winchester’s Greg Quill at Military Appreciation Day
The following was submitted by the Office of Rep. Michael S. Day: Rep. Michael S. Day joined his colleagues at the second annual Military Appreciation Day ceremonies at the Massachusetts State House, where Winchester’s Gregory Quill was among those recognized and honored. Hosted by the Executive Office of Veterans
Herring die-off in Winchester creek tied to fish ladder, drought
Dead fish reported along the bike path between Lake Street and Horn Pond Brook Road appear to be river herring that could not reach Horn Pond.
Winchester ZBA approves comprehensive permit for project at corner of Washington and Swanton
The Winchester Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) has approved a comprehensive permit for a proposed residential/commercial development at 278-292 Washington St./12-16 Swanton St. “The Board grants the application a 40B comprehensive permit to build one three-story apartment building containing 64 dwelling units, with a lobby, courtyard and commercial
Winchester town manager warns residents of fraud/scam
The following was posted to the Winchester Town Page: Attention Winchester Residents: The Town of Winchester learned today (May 20) that an unknown organization is posing as the Town of Winchester Planning Commission (an entity which does not actually exist). The organization appears to be sending emails to permit applicants
Winchester Select Board debates when — and how — to make another override ask
Town officials are considering surveys and focus groups after a March tax measure failed by 293 votes, leaving long-term budget gaps unresolved.
Rep. Michael Day named Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys Legislator of the Year
The following was submitted by the Office of Rep. Michael Day: Rep. Michael S. Day recently received the 2026 Legislator of the Year Award from the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys (MATA), a professional association representing plaintiff-side personal injury attorneys and civil litigators across the Commonwealth. “I am deeply honored
Winchester Planning Board declines to reopen Converse Place permit, puts conditions to review on end of lawsuit
Disputed downtown project includes 34 apartments, commercial space and a $2 million payment aimed at supporting affordable housing elsewhere.
Town of Winchester seeks Finance Committee members
The following was submitted by the Town of Winchester: The Town of Winchester is seeking five (5) registered voters for a term to expire 2029. The Finance Committee annually reviews the Town Manager’s proposed budget. After reviewing, the committee schedules a public hearing prior to the Spring Town Meeting.
Winchester Planning Board puts brakes on 972 Main St. project
Approval of a planned residential/commercial development at 972 Main St. has hit a snag. During a Planning Board meeting May 13, officials said the problem is based on last minute changes to the design by developer Sid Gehlot to the former Meineke muffler shop site. “I see a dramatic