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Anna’s Fund in need of donations from Winchester residents

Anna’s Fund in need of donations from Winchester residents

The following was submitted by Sandy Thompson: When Isobel Magee’s pandemic project “Scones by Isobel” was sufficiently established to merit a booth at the Winchester Farmers Market in the summer of 2023, a whole new world opened up for the London, UK transplant who had called Winchester home since

Winchester legislators secure $150,000 for Wedge Pond in state budget

Winchester legislators secure $150,000 for Wedge Pond in state budget

The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Reps. Michael Day and Michelle Ciccolo and state Sen. Jason Lewis are pleased to announce the passage of the state’s budget for fiscal year 2026 (FY26). Totaling approximately $61 billion, the FY26 budget builds on the Commonwealth’

Where can you watch fireworks this July 4?

Where can you watch fireworks this July 4?

Massachusetts officials are asking residents to leave the fireworks to the professionals. According to Mass.gov, “there have been more than 550 fires and explosions involving illegal fireworks in Massachusetts in the past five years. Six firefighters were injured in these incidents, and damages were estimated at nearly $1 million.

New literacy program on the move in Winchester

New literacy program on the move in Winchester

What a difference a year makes. It was just a year ago a Boston Globe article claiming a new report showed that “a climate of deep mistrust” was stymieing early literacy instruction in Winchester. The article set off a new firestorm of complaints and concerns regarding the district’s elementary

Network for Social Justice receives 3-year grant from Cummings Foundation

Network for Social Justice receives 3-year grant from Cummings Foundation

The following was submitted by the Network for Social Justice: The Network for Social Justice is proud to announce it was recently awarded a three-year, $120,000 grant from the Cummings Foundation as part of its highly competitive $30 Million Grant Program. The Network is one of 125 Massachusetts-based nonprofits

Grand opening, ribbon cutting of McDonald, Leonard fields

Grand opening, ribbon cutting of McDonald, Leonard fields

The following was submitted by the Winchester Select Board: On Monday, June 23, the Winchester Select Board invites the community to attend the grand opening and ribbon cutting ceremonies of McDonald Field and Leonard Field. The ribbon on McDonald Field will be cut at 5:30 p.m. with Leonard

Town seeks volunteers for Education Facilities Planning & Building Committee

Town seeks volunteers for Education Facilities Planning & Building Committee

The following was submitted by the Town Clerk’s Office: The Town of Winchester is seeking four volunteers for the Education Facilities Planning & Building Committee (EFPBC). This committee is charged with the preparation and periodic adjustment of the Winchester Public School Facilities Master Plan, and oversight of school renovation,

PRIDEfest celebrates LGBTQ+ community in Winchester

PRIDEfest celebrates LGBTQ+ community in Winchester

About 300 residents flooded into the town common, dancing under rainbow banners, music blasting, and honoring the LGBTQ+ community’s resilience and joy. The 5th annual PRIDEfest celebration proved once again that Pride is more than an annual event, it’s a movement. The 5th annual PRIDEfest celebration was held

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