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
Winchester’s annual town election will take place March 21, giving voters the opportunity to select officeholders for positions that guide municipal policy, oversee town departments and manage the budget. The annual town election will put races for town moderator, the Select Board, the School Committee and a range of
The following was submitted by Karma Asian Fusion in Winchester: Karma Asian Fusion in Winchester, renowned for innovative sushi and a luxury atmosphere, is elevating their midweek dining experiences with a fresh lineup of culinary and cocktail options. Loyal guests and newcomers are invited to enjoy the newly launched Happy
The Health Department in mid-November gave its go-ahead to embattled Gloria’s Pizzeria owner Steven Beck to re-open the Main Street restaurant after having fulfilled six requirements set down by the office in early October. In a letter dated Oct. 6, Director of Public Health Jennifer Murphy informed Beck the
Hundreds of people holding signs gather every Wednesday outside the U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement facility in Burlington. Among them are Winchester residents who say their presence is driven by concern, compassion and a sense of responsibility. What began in April as a small demonstration organized by the group
The following was submitted by Book Ends: Book Ends held an Indie Author Showcase 2025 on Nov. 22, featuring several local authors who did meet and greets with shoppers and signed books. Participating authors included: Rachel Diamond Calow, A.E. Macdonald, Danielle Renino, Izzy Deleo, Cecile Ganne, Elyse Fritschel, Eric
It’s not exactly a new location for this particular EV charger. There was already a unit on Laraway Road, but with all the construction from the upgrade to the Winchester Center MBTA, it fell into disuse. Winchester Sustainability Director Ken Pruitt said when the station was re-opened July 16,
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sens. Jason Lewis and Pat Jehlen and state Reps. Michael S. Day and Michelle Ciccolo joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass joint resolutions S.2684 and H.4692 in the Senate and House of Representatives
The following was submitted by SAIL Magazine: SAIL Magazine Editor-in-Chief Lydia Mullan has been named Young Journalist of the Year by the Yachting Journalists Association (YJA). Mullan was selected for her work surrounding the wreck of the 40-foot sailing yacht Alliance and the crew’s subsequent rescue under the cover
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is continuing a public hearing on plans for a proposed Chapter 40B building at Washington and Swanton streets to Dec. 10. The two sites at 278-292 Washington St. and 16-20 Swanton St. are abandoned commercial spaces, including a dry cleaners and a Mexican grille.
On a cold and blustery day, two post-graduate Winchester High School students and others stood outside the Stop & Shop inviting folks to buy luminary kits as part of the Unite with Light event planned for Sunday, Dec. 14. The successful program was started by Mairin Norton, a high-schooler who
The following was submitted by the Mystic River Watershed Association: More than 815,000 river herring passed through the fish ladder at the Mystic Lakes Dam in Medford in 2025, according to the official estimate from the Division of Marine Fisheries (DMF). 815,000 river herring is the highest population
The Winchester Planning Board has approved a Special Permit for a 13-unit residential building at 972 Main St. that will include an affordable housing unit and a commercial area. The decision allows Treetop Development, owned by Sid Gehlot, to demolish the former commercial/industrial building that once housed a muffler
The following was submitted by Winchester Hospital: On Oct. 30, Winchester Hospital hosted a ribbon-cutting ceremony at the newly named Muni Family Medical Center in Wilmington, marking the completion of extensive renovations to the medical facility made possible by a landmark philanthropic gift from the Muni family. Hospital leadership, staff
The following was submitted by the town of Winchester: The town of Winchester is looking for two (2) registered voters who hold no other town office for the Housing Partnership Board. The term to expire at Fall Town Meeting 2028. The Housing Partnership Board was established by vote of Town
The Select Board on Nov. 17 voted to keep a single property tax rate for fiscal 2026, continuing Winchester’s long-standing practice of taxing homes and businesses at the same rate. According to the town’s tax classification memo, the overall FY26 rate will be $10.56 per $1,000,
