Winchester’s School Committee recently voted unanimously against proposed bylaw changes from the Finance Committee that would ultimately require Town Meeting approval, citing concerns over hasty implementation and potential overreach into school operations. Select Board members expressed similar reservations without taking formal action in a special March 4 meeting. The
The Winchester Select Board on Feb. 24 reviewed draft articles for the Spring Town Meeting warrant, preparing to finalize language before the March 14 warrant closure deadline. Town Manager Beth Rudolph presented several proposed articles without assigned warrant numbers, as these will be determined after formal approval. “The warrant for
Rising water and sewer costs, a major development’s environmental impact and key public safety appointments took center stage at the Winchester Select Board meeting on Feb. 24. The board also received confirmation the town is officially in compliance with the state’s MBTA Communities zoning law, a milestone that
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis is seeking candidates for a summer internship with his office. Lewis proudly represents the people of the Fifth Middlesex District of Massachusetts, which includes the cities and towns of Malden, Melrose, Reading, Stoneham, Wakefield, and
The trees that make Winchester a leafy suburb are in need of support. In fact, the town has lost about 2.3% of its urban tree canopy in the last 13 years. The Winchester Tree Canopy Assessment — done by the Permanent Street Tree Committee (PSTC) and Select Board — shows the
As the March 22 municipal election approaches, Winchester News — an independent nonprofit news organization covering the town of Winchester — has published its first comprehensive candidate guide, offering voters a detailed, nonpartisan resource to make informed decisions at the polls. The new digital guide, available on the Winchester News website, is
The following was submitted by the League of Women Voters of Winchester: The League of Women Voters of Winchester is sponsoring two candidate forums before the March 22, 2025 town election. Election Day voting will be at Winchester High School for all precincts. The debates will be preceded by informal
While most firefighters will tell you they prefer the hands-on approach when it comes to training, online courses have opened up new opportunities for first responders. The Winchester Fire Department recently took advantage of such a training offered by National Grid and earlier this month received an award after all
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to unanimously approve updated legislative rules for the new 2025-2026 session that would increase transparency and public accessibility to the Legislature. The Senate passed updated Senate-specific rules that will
Residents of the 5th Middlesex District are concerned about government transparency, health care costs, the environment, mental health treatment, housing affordability and state education aid, according to a new survey. Some 1,644 people from the district — which includes Winchester, Malden, Melrose, Reading, Wakefield and Stoneham — responded to a survey
A competency requirement plan is now in place for those few students caught between the end of MCAS era and a pending graduation. “It’s obviously a little bit of an odd situation, because we’re already in February, and graduation is coming up in June,” said School Committee member
The following was submitted by the Jenks Center: On Thursday, Feb. 27, the Jenks Center will host a Coffee Hour with Town Manager Beth Rudolph, from 9-10:30 a.m. at the center, 109 Skillings Road. Please join us for a continental breakfast and an informal discussion, where the town
It’s been two months since a car crashed through the wall of Mamadou’s Artisan Bakery, knocking out power to the Swanton Street business and causing its closure just four days before the Christmas holidays. Since then, Winchester residents have been wondering when the beloved bakery will re-open its
Attorney Melissa Mathis has withdrawn her candidacy for an open Planning Board seat in Winchester’s March municipal election ballot, leaving the race for the seat wide open. The withdrawal comes as Winchester prepares for an election that will bring significant changes to town leadership. Six current office-holders are choosing
There is going to be some serious pomp and a whole lot of circumstance when Winchester High School seniors cross the stage at Symphony Hall. “I think it’s a fantastic space,” said School Committee member Chris Nixon. “I’m sort of envious in that other classes maybe won’t
The following was submitted by the Office of Rep. Michael Day: Rep. Michael Day recently joined with Winchester Police Chief Daniel O’Connell and Winchester Fire Chief Steven Osbourne to commemorate the Winchester Sports Foundation’s “Veterans Day Fight Night Salute to Our Heroes” amateur boxing event, held in Winchester
