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After being withdrawn at the Fall Town Meeting, The Ledges is once again on the spring agenda.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
The following was submitted by Winchester Hospital: It was a special delivery for one Winchester family this Easter season. Twins Charlotte and Amelia of Winchester were born eight weeks early and are being taking care of in the Special Care Nursery at Winchester Hospital. The baskets they are in were
The following was submitted by Indivisible Winchester: A grassroots organization, Indivisible Winchester, has launched in response to growing concerns about the state of American democracy. Dedicated to electing bold leaders who will defend our democracy, safeguarding individual liberties, and fighting against the Trump agenda. Indivisible Winchester is the local chapter
The Winchester Community Music School broke ground last week for a new wing, named in honor of the school’s co-founder Corie Nichols. “It’s so amazing to think that when the school opened in 1981, we had 30 students,” Nichols said. “Now we have more than 900!” According to
Aided by friends, family, and of course hot chocolate and donuts, a group of brave volunteers on April 13 embarked in a polar plunge at Shannon Beach by Mystic Lake in Winchester. With Winchester residents of all ages, from children to WHS Swim Team members, and even the bravest of
A big step toward a possible new Muraco school building was taken when the School Committee voted April 10 to submit a Statement of Interest to the state’s School Building Authority. “I’m absolutely thrilled, as someone who lives in the Muraco neighborhood, to have this moving forward,” said
The Select Board met Monday to review proposed bylaw revisions and vote positions on warrant articles for the spring Town Meeting scheduled to open April 28 with a record 56 articles. Town Counsel Jay Talerman provided a detailed legal analysis of the Government Regulations Committee’s proposed general bylaw changes,
The Trump administration is gutting funding for farms and agricultural programs across the country, but Winchester’s Wright-Locke Farm is largely insulated from those cuts, because it relies almost exclusively on sales and donations. With federal funding freezes and mass layoffs in the U.S. Department of Agriculture, local farms
Major changes to Town Meeting procedures highlight Winchester’s 10-year bylaw review as Town Meeting — which convenes April 28 — will take up reforms that could transform how the town conducts business. The Committee on Government Regulations drafted 18 warrant articles for Spring Town Meeting after holding 22 public meetings over
The Select Board on April 7 approved the 56-article warrant for the 2025 Spring Town Meeting and advanced a series of proposals ranging from flood mitigation funding and outdoor dining approvals to new draft regulations under the town’s tree bylaw and a commercial waste pilot program. Board members also
Multiple Winchester boards and committees will hold critical public meetings ahead of the April 28 Spring Town Meeting, offering residents opportunities to weigh in on 56 warrant articles ranging from zoning changes to budget appropriations. Select Board’s meeting The Select Board plans to finalize its positions on warrant articles
Swim Winchester hosted its “Polar Plunge” event on Saturday, April 13, at Mystic Lake’s Shannon Beach. Check out photos by Frank Siteman at the event by clicking on this link:
The Winchester High boys volleyball team is perfect after four matches. They have already defeated Arlington (3-2), Woburn (3-0), Newton South (3-2) and Burlington (3-0). The Red & Black’s most recent matches were against Newton South (April 7) and Burlington (April 8). “We were able to pull off a
