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Christmas at Crawford, 2023

Christmas at Crawford, 2023

Special to the News Dec 16, 2023 We hope you will make Crawford part of your Christmas celebration this year (crawfordmethodist.org/Christmas-at-crawford) at 34 Dix St. We have three services planned on the day of Christmas Eve, and a community carol sing-along as well! Seeing that Christmas Eve is

Winchester News aims to raise $50K by year-end

Winchester News aims to raise $50K by year-end

Dec. 9, 2023 Thanks to dozens of generous donors, Winchester News’ first year-end appeal is going well. Since the beginning of November when the appeal began, 102 people have stepped up to donate. Two generously gave $5,000. The startup news outlet has already maxed out the $13,000 available

Eversource asked to step up on Cross St.

Eversource asked to step up on Cross St.

By Tara Hughes December 12, 2023 On Monday the Select Board went after Eversource for safety violations and other problems with their Cross St. underground transmission line project.   The meeting agenda was amended on an emergency basis due to ongoing safety issues. Prior to announcing the agenda item, issues were

Xuan Hui Ng’s artist reception at the Griffin on Saturday

Xuan Hui Ng’s artist reception at the Griffin on Saturday

Xuan Hui Ng’s artist reception at the Griffin on Saturday Special to the News, Dec. 13, 2023  For Immediate Release: Griffin Museum of Photography Presents Transcendence: Awakening the Soul- Photographs by Xuan Hui Ng Winchester | December 13, 2023 – January 7, 2024 Acclaimed photographer Xuan Hui Ng presents Transcendence: Awakening

Select Board approves tax abatement reqs.

Select Board approves tax abatement reqs.

By Tara Hughes Dec, 13, 2023 Phillip Beltz, Director of the Council on Aging, appeared before the Select Board on Monday night requesting an increase in both the income and assessed property value guidelines for the 2024 Senior Citizen Community Service Reimbursement Program administered by the Council on Aging. Both

Fast Forest trees make a good gift

Fast Forest trees make a good gift

Special to the News Dec. 13, 2023 Need gifts or stocking stuffers?  Sponsor native plant(s) in the WIN Fast Forest - a gift that keeps on growing, for a few hundred years          (What's the Fast Forest you say? See below and https://wfmchub.org/growlocal/  ) We’ll

Turkey Day Tussle

Turkey Day Tussle

By Cameron Hopkinson Dec. 9, 2023 On a cold Thanksgiving morning the Winchester Red and Black faced off against the Woburn Tanners in the annual “Turkey Day Tussle” Thanksgiving football bout. Fun fact, this cherished rivalry dates back to 1891 making it 132 years old! Fans of players on both

Holiday House Tour next Sunday

Holiday House Tour next Sunday

Special to the News Dec. 9, 2023 Each year the Chamber of Commerce coordinates the Annual Holiday House Tour with beautiful homes that showcase the artistry and creativity of Winchester’s talented residents and get everyone in the mood and inspired for the upcoming Holidays!  This year the tour will

Lynch School rebuild contract awarded

Lynch School rebuild contract awarded

By Joyce Westner Dec. 5, 2023 Brait Builders of Marshfield was awarded the contract to build the new Lynch School on Monday night for $65.7 million.  The Education Facilities Planning and Building Committee chose Brait, whose proposal, according to vice-chair Chris Nixon, was “sufficiently under the cost estimate for

Waterfield project redesigned

Waterfield project redesigned

By Joyce Westner Dec. 2, 2023 Tuesday’s Planning Board meeting included a report on the design changes to the proposed apartment project on Waterfield Road.  The Select Board already approved the changes at their meeting, but this was a full discussion of the differences.  Town Planner Taylor Herman told

Winchester News mentioned by Globe columnist

Winchester News mentioned by Globe columnist

By Joyce Westner Nov. 28, 2023 Today the Boston Globe’s business editor Shirley Leung mentioned the Winchester News in an article about worthy non-profits to keep in mind on Giving Tuesday.  She wrote that today is also “Giving News Day,” and suggested local non-profit news outlets, including Winchester News,

Third annual Holiday Stroll starts Monday

Third annual Holiday Stroll starts Monday

Special to the News Nov. 25, 2023 The Winchester Chamber of Commerce has organized the Third Annual Holiday Stroll for the week of Nov 27 to Dec 3.  The Stroll has now become a cherished tradition where the residents of Winchester and surrounding communities can enjoy a full week of

Festival of Trees and Wreaths next Wednesday

Festival of Trees and Wreaths next Wednesday

Special to the News Nov. 25, 2023 The annual Festival of Trees and Wreaths will be held indoors at the Lohnes Residence, 80 Myopia Road on Wednesday, Nov. 29, from 12-2 p.m. and 6-8 p.m.  The Winchester Home and Garden Club event’s ticket sales will be used

Did You Know – Historical Commission

Did You Know – Historical Commission

By Jack LeMenager, Winchester Historical Commission Chair, Nov. 25, 2023 What attracted us to Winchester in the first place? Many residents would cite its excellent schools as well as its proximity to Boston. The town’s historic built environment would also rank high on that short list. It is the

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