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Tom Hopcroft brings systems mindset, coalition-building pitch to state Senate race
Winchester School Committee member Tom Hopcroft describes the Second Middlesex Senate district as a place built around education, research and innovation — and newly vulnerable to decisions made far beyond it. He pointed to what he called “headwinds from Washington,” including federal moves he said could raise energy costs and slow
What do you know about Winchester’s school councils?
Parents show up to School Committee to support school councils Erica Walsh was a Vinson-Owen Elementary School parent for four years before she realized there was a school council. “It wasn’t until last year that a fellow parent mentioned to me and explained that we can attend,” she
Winchester receives update on Davidson Park Stream Restoration project
In June 2022, town officials endorsed an ecological restoration project for the Aberjona River through Davidson Park that mimics the original riverine environment. On Dec. 3, the Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) and the town held a Davidson Park Stream Restoration Update meeting about the project. Plans of one kind
Winchester Select Board votes to offer town manager contract to Christopher Senior
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
Winchester residents speak on Mt. Vernon project during Planning Board hearing
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
Senior pitches reset-weary Winchester residents, board on fiscal crisis, open process
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,
Sophie Culver, MD, joins Winchester Hospital as chief medical officer
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
Winchester town manager search collapses as 2 finalists withdraw, board weighs reset
Deliberations Monday will determine whether to proceed forward or restart efforts after unexpected departures narrowed the field to one.
Finalist exits Winchester town manager search as residents question process
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
Winchester Hospital named among U.S. News & World Report’s fifth annual 2026 Best Hospitals for Maternity Care
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
Winchester delegation, Mass. Legislature protect public transit workers from assault
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
Winchester residents invited to meet, hear from town manager finalists this week
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
Winchester’s Mia Endo to perform in Boston Ballet’s ‘The Nutcracker’
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 welcomes new board members
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 to leave by year’s end as Winchester weighs override, continues search
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