Just like she promised last week, Town Moderator Heather von Mering wrapped up another Town Meeting Monday night. The third Town Meeting started with an update to Article 29, adding more than $50,000 to WinCam, the town’s public access station, from Comcast, which was reportedly late with its
Fall Town Meeting 2024 is now in the books — but not without heated discussion on the future of a house willed to the town to be used as affordable housing. Select Board member Michael Bettencourt kicked off the night’s longest debate with the introduction of Article 4, which effectively
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: Sens. Jason Lewis and Pat Jehlen and Reps. Michael Day and Michelle Ciccolo joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass legislation that requires health insurers to provide coverage for diagnostic examinations for breast cancer. An act relative
Fred Csibi-Levin is a biologist who unravels the science of pastry-making and has just published a cookbook, “Mastering Macarons! Uncover the Scientific Secrets to Making the Perfect French Macaron.” The Sheridan Circle resident not only creates new macarons, but he also is a sculptor of pastries, including Pumpkin Petit Gateaux
Seven articles approved including 13 Capital Planning requests Town Meeting cleared seven articles off its plate during the second night of the fall event, but not without a lot of discussion and a little bit of drama. Article 12 took up much of the night with 13 separate motions for
The following was submitted by Winchester Co-operative Bank: As part of Winchester Co-operative Bank (WCB)’s Checking for Charity campaign, the Bank donated $2,500 to En Ka Society in support of their food pantry program. As food prices continue to be expensive, it is critical for food pantries to
It’s that time of year again when Winchester High School is putting on its fall play. “Check Please” by Jonathan Rand will be performed on Saturday, Nov. 16 at 7:30 p.m. and Sunday, Nov. 17 at 2 p.m. in the Winchester High School auditorium, 70 Skillings
On a warm November morning, Winchester residents came out to celebrate the town’s veterans during annual Veterans Day ceremonies. A parade kicked off from Winchester High School around 10:15 a.m. on Nov. 11, ending near Town Hall, with speeches and music. Veterans Day, originally known as Armistice
The need for a storage facility, a pasta-making operation and a COVID café have all come together for one local family looking to add a new business on Main Street. Phil Frattaroli, co-owner and managing partner of Filmark Hospitality Group, said the idea for what will become Café Ducali at
The battle over whether to include site plan review as a requirement in Winchester’s updated Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) bylaw lasted well into the evening the first night of Town Meeting as members debated the spirit of the original 2022 statute with the state law passed this August. Passed
The following was submitted by Madison von Mering: My name is Madison von Mering, and I am a Life Scout with Troop 507 in Winchester. I am also a junior at Winchester High School, a three-season varsity athlete, and am a fifth generation Winchester resident. I am working on my
The first night of Winchester Town Meeting kicked off with the passage of the long-awaited and complex Main Street Mixed-use District (MSMD) zoning bylaw. Town Meeting quickly dispensed with the acceptance of reports by town officials, boards, committees and commissions to address the long-anticipated Article 7 to change zoning in
Town Meeting, which opens Nov. 7, will be asked to grapple with a variation of an age-old question: “Does the needs of a few outweigh the needs of the many?” In this case, Articles 5 and 6 ask the town to release and rezone a piece of land owned by
Community Preservation proved to be a winner in Winchester on Election Day, albeit by a thin margin. Question 6, the Community Preservation Act passed at the ballot box 6,501 votes to 5,652. David Miller, who along with Jen Ryan co-chaired the Yes on 6 campaign, said he was
The 2024 election is now in the books, as far as Winchester is concerned — and residents turned out in force to cast their ballot, whether by mail, early voting or showing up in person on Nov. 5. About 76% of the town’s 17,193 registered voters showed up at
The following was submitted by the Town of Winchester: The Town of Winchester announces the renewal of its community electricity program, WinPower, with lower prices and more renewable electricity for the new contract period December 2024 through December 2027. WinPower is a group purchasing program, operated by the town since
