The following was submitted by Deborah Johnson: Winchester is fortunate to have many beautiful natural attributes, and the Aberjona River and its wetland surrounds are one of them. Most residents cross the Aberjona every day without giving much thought to its health, and many of our parks, such as Ginn
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis was recognized by the non-profit Housing Families as a 2026 Housing Hero for his many years of service to support fair and affordable housing policies in Massachusetts. The award was presented to Lewis during Housing
Malden City Councilor Ryan O’Malley is asking voters across the 5th Middlesex state Senate district to send him to Beacon Hill on a platform built around education funding reform, government accountability and the stewardship of shared public resources. O’Malley, who has served roughly a decade on the Malden
Muraco feasibility study clears unanimously; FY27 budget vote pushed past Monday
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass the Mass Ready Act, an environmental bond bill that takes action to reduce plastic waste, invest in climate preparedness, and protect natural resources statewide. The Senate’
Members authorized $7.943 million for solar panels at six municipal sites.
The following was submitted by Chestnut Grove Design Group: Chestnut Grove Design Group, a full-service interior design and landscape architecture studio specializing in traditional and historic homes, proudly celebrated its grand opening on April 17 with an intimate and highly curated event that brought together clients, collaborators, and members of
School Committee takes a third vote on funding question
A proposal would replace a lengthy national manual with a Massachusetts-focused guide, reflecting how the body already handles many procedural questions.
As Town Meeting opens Monday, a cluster of resident-led articles will test how far members want to go in forcing action on transparency, public safety and town governance.
Plans for a five-story structure with shops, dozens of homes and telecom equipment have sparked parallel legal challenges over approval steps and transparency concerns.
Winchester planning officials are looking to streamline the procedures behind special permits and site plan reviews. The Planning Board on April 7 proposed making changes to a section of the zoning bylaw “to refine the procedures, standards, and criteria associated with special permits and site plan review in order to
The long wait is over. Almost. After two plus years and a nearly two hour presentation, the Winchester School Committee voted on March 26 to adopt a new literacy program, Arts & Letters, for the elementary grades. “This afternoon we celebrate another milestone,” said Assistant Superintendent for Elementary Education Laurie
The Winchester Select Board on April 13 voted favorable action on Article 4, a proposal to establish a Human Rights Commission in the town's bylaws, even as members pressed the working group behind the article on how the new body would operate, keep records and measure whether its
The following was submitted by the Winchester Committee for Community Preservation: The Winchester Committee for Community Preservation (WCCP) announces that initial applications for the fiscal year 2027 Community Preservation Act (CPA) grants will be due at 5 p.m. on May 15. The application forms and information about the submission
Winchester officials spent the night trying to close a fiscal year 2027 budget still running millions short while laying the groundwork for a more disciplined, multi-year budgeting process some argue the town has lacked for years. The April 13 Select Board meeting mixed immediate deadline pressure — Town Meeting opens April
