Winchester’s Select Board and Planning Board jointly approved an updated Housing Production Plan Monday night, laying out an ambitious roadmap to address the town’s affordable housing shortage while acknowledging significant hurdles in meeting state mandates. A Housing Production Plan is a proactive strategy for planning and developing housing
They say every journey begins with a single step — and the staff at Insight Recovery Treatment Center in Winchester want to not only help you take that first step, but be there throughout the entire journey. Owners Steven Kent, Jon Baer and Rich Trainor opened the center’s doors at
The following was submitted by the Winchester Health Department: The Winchester Health Department is now offering the RSV vaccine by appointment. The RSV vaccine is recommended for the prevention of lower respiratory tract disease caused by RSV — a highly contagious virus that can make it hard to breathe. Recommended for:
A McCall Middle School student was allegedly shown a gun by another student on school grounds, but officials are stressing there is no immediate threat and students are safe. In a letter to parents, Principal James Lin reported a student had allegedly been shown a gun by another student while
The Winchester News will be adding a new feature to its lineup: Pet of the Week! The inaugural Pet of the Week is Lyra, whose owner Frank Siteman does most of the How well do you know Winchester photos. Donate during our NewsMatch campaign between 11/1 and 12/31
The following was submitted by the Massachusetts Immigrant and Refugee Advocacy Coalition: State lawmakers joined immigration and healthcare advocates, as well as internationally-trained physicians, to celebrate the passage of a new law that will help the state address its severe physician shortage and empower immigrant physicians to put their knowledge
The following was submitted by Miles for Military: Miles for Military, a Boston-based 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that helps junior active-duty enlisted military personnel return home for holidays and other important milestones, flew two Massachusetts-based Marines home to reunite with their families this past weekend. The Marines, Private First
The Winchester Select Board during its most recent meeting took steps to address water and sewer rates while approving the installation of a public Hanukkah menorah display and allocating its remaining federal COVID-19 relief funds. Holiday display marks a step toward inclusion In response to community requests for more inclusive
R. Michael Cassidy has checked a lifelong item off his bucket list — a legal thriller called “When the Past is All Deception.” “I always wanted to write a book and it was on my bucket list,” Cassidy said. “Well, I’m not getting any younger.” The novel was released Sept.
The following was submitted by LynchArt: Finally, an informative manual on Freemasonry that reads like a novel. Kamel Oussayef, a longtime resident of Winchester, and Jacques G. Ruelland, PhD, of Montreal, Canada, recently co-authored “A Freemason’s Journey Through Space & Time.” This collaborative work is sponsored by the Scottish
Can you teach an old dog new tricks? Eleven-year-old Domenic Berardi recently tried his best to show a Winchester News reporter how to use a 3D printer. He’s had two, so far, and thanks to help from high school senior Marcello Goluboff, he was able to set up his
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sens. Jason Lewis and Pat Jehlen and state Reps. Michael Day and Michelle Ciccolo joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass sweeping climate legislation to meet the climate crisis head-on and accelerate progress towards the state’
It’s a sign of the times. Actually, it’s a sign of what events are happening throughout Winchester. You might have seen the console hanging in the window of Book Ends as you stroll through the downtown business district. And that’s exactly what the Winchester Chamber of Commerce
If you’re looking to get into the holiday spirit, there’s no better way than the annual Winchester Chamber of Commerce Holiday Stroll, which is being held Dec. 2 to Dec. 8. For Executive Director Dana Garmey, the week-long event is the perfect way to not only kick off
Happy Thanksgiving! If you’re heading out to celebrate with family and friends or even hosting the event yourself, here are 10 fun facts to entertain and wow your guests! 1) The First Thanksgiving was a harvest feast shared by Wampanoag people and the Plymouth colonists in the fall of
The following is a transcript of President Abraham Lincoln’s Thanksgiving Proclamation from Oct. 3, 1863: A Proclamation The year that is drawing toward its close has been filled with the blessings of fruitful fields and healthful skies. To these bounties, which are so constantly enjoyed that we are prone
