On a recent Saturday morning, dozens of hard-working volunteers could be found along Borggaard Beach at Wedge Pond, Judkins Pond near the Griffin Museum, and around the Mill Pond/Mystic Valley Parkway area removing invasive plants and clearing out trash. Joining the tireless Conservation Commissioners were members of the Friends
Will Winchester move from Robert’s Rules of Order to Town Meeting Time? That’s a question Town Meeting will possibly answer in the fall. The final night of the Spring Town Meeting wrapped up with no definite decision over which parliamentary process will be used, despite heavy debate, but
Were proposed changes for a new building at 10 Converse Place significant enough from a 2022 special permit to be resubmitted to the town for consideration? That’s the decision the Planning Board was wrestling with during a public hearing earlier this week — a decision that turned into a unanimous
Wendy Boerner Clifford would like to wish her father, Carl Boerner, a very happy 80th birthday on May 8. Boerner is a long term-Winchester resident, Past Winchester Boat Club Commodore, Jenks Center Facilities Committee member, Past Warden for Precinct 1, Past Chairman of the Winchester Conservation Committee, Board Member of
Lauren Valdario and Giacomo Cantoni share two very important things — both are Winchester natives and both are working at their dream jobs. On a sunny spring morning, both Valdario and Cantoni sat down to talk about what it’s like to work as police officers in the same community where
A passionate group of residents in the quiet town of Winchester is rekindling a grassroots movement in defense of democracy. Winchester Area Democracy in Action (WADIA) was born in 2001 during a period of unrest, sparked by opposition to the impending Iraq War. Though the organization faded over time, its
Town Meeting voted to approve the fiscal year 2026 budget in its third session Monday evening, as it turned its attention from bylaws to money. Town Moderator Philip Frattaroli took the budget out of order, adding Town Meeting would return to the warrant order at its fourth session on May
As expected, Town Meeting took up the fiscal year 2026 budget at its third session on Monday evening, with debate heavily centered on the school budget. The School Committee in late March voted 4-1 to increase the district’s level service budget by 7%, bringing the new FY26 budget to
Winchester residents will be paying more for water, come the summer. Town Meeting on Thursday night voted unanimously to approve an 8% increase in water and sewer rates. Article 21 called for the increase for fiscal year 2026, which starts July 1. Select Board member Anthea Brady said water and
Despite concerns by some Town Meeting members over editing bylaw changes presented by the Committee on Government Regulations (COGR) on the floor during the second session of the annual meeting on Thursday night, there was some lengthy debate over a number of revisions. Review of the town’s bylaws is
The new art show being hung at the Winchester Public Library this week might be an annual event, but this year it comes with a twist. “We wanted to honor the 175th anniversary of Winchester,” said Trish Gannon, a Winchester Artist Network member and participating artist. Gannon also serves on
The following was submitted by the Winchester Town Clerk’s Office: The Town Clerk’s Office will be mailing out a second request the week of May 5 to all households who have not yet responded to the annual census. In order to remain active on the voter list you
The first night of the annual Spring Town Meeting kicked off Monday night, with new Town Moderator Philip Frattaroli at the helm — and a problematic projector that brought on more than one joke from officials delivering committee reports. “Anyone have this on their Bingo card?” Frattaroli kidded, as the issue
A public hearing begun on April 1 to address a new building proposal for 10 Converse Place will be continued on May 6, at which time Winchester officials may take a vote on the plans. The Planning Board addressed the project during a public hearing on April 15. “We have
After being withdrawn at the Fall Town Meeting, The Ledges is once again on the spring agenda. But just like last time, officials are not supporting the petition. The Planning Board on April 15 recommended unfavorable action on Article 6 at the upcoming Spring Town Meeting, which kicks off April
During the height of the COVID-19 pandemic, 11-year-old Sofia Chaudrey began entering online art competitions and noticed a lack of opportunities centered around Islamic themes. So she created one. She launched a website with the help of her parents and a web developer. Her idea eventually evolved into Islamic Art
