Customers at the Stop & Shop may have noticed a new device in the store recently— Marty! The robot is designed to move through the store looking for spills and dropped objects. Store Manager Sharn Jin said Marty rolls up and down the aisles at 9 a.m. If he
Facing an 18.92% increase in health insurance costs for fiscal year 2026, Winchester officials warn that residents should prepare for difficult financial decisions ahead. With Town Meeting approaching in April, officials are evaluating potential cost-saving measures to mitigate the budget impact and avoid deeper deficits in the coming years.
When the MBTA recently made an announcement that it would be closing the Quill Rotary in downtown Winchester to make repairs to the station, our readers couldn’t get over the fact that the town landmark had a name. “Living in town and in the area for almost 65 years,
Winchester High School is joining a growing number of schools nationwide taking technological action against teen vaping, as officials approved a $25,000 plan to install electronic vape detectors in school bathrooms amid rising health and safety concerns. The Winchester Select Board voted Feb. 10 to allocate funds from the
The following was submitted by the MBTA: From Tuesday, Feb. 18 to Thursday, Feb. 20, Winchester residents should be aware work is taking place in the downtown area for continuing work to the Winchester Center Station. Crews are expected to be performing steel beam, platform, guardrail, and light pole installation
Sen. Jason Lewis, D-Winchester, is co-sponsoring a bill to prohibit anyone born after 2005 from buying nicotine products in Massachusetts, know as the Nicotine Free Generation. The proposed legislation, filed Jan. 16, aims to phase out the sale of nicotine and tobacco products by instituting a birthdate-based system: People born
The following was submitted by the League of Women Voters: Winchester’s annual local town wide election will be held on March 22, with all precincts voting at Winchester High School. The League of Women Voters of Winchester will again sponsor candidate forums at the Jenks Center Cummings Room for
Changes are coming to town government, as the Committee on Government Regulations (CoGR) continues to examine Winchester’s bylaws. “There’s discussion about changes so it reflects how we do business,” said Co-Chair Colin Simson during a Feb. 4 meeting. “It’s something that should be looked at.” Every 10
It was chilly outside with a 100% chance of chili inside at Crawford Memorial United Methodist Saturday, as nearly 100 people turned out to try and choose their favorite dish during the 10th annual Chili Cook-off. And it was all for a good cause. “I love coming here and seeing
The first of what will be three storms this week passed through this past weekend, dumping several inches in the area. Winchester saw about 5.4 inches of snow fall from Feb. 8 to Feb. 9, according to the National Weather Service. “It’s nice when you get an overnight
As far as elected officer positions go, Winchester’s 2025 municipal election is set to bring a mix of continuity and change, with several new faces stepping up for leadership roles and multiple incumbents opting not to seek re-election. According to the Town Clerk’s Office, a pair of competitive
The Winchester Select Board discussed a projected $2.9 million budget deficit for fiscal year 2026 during its Jan. 27 meeting, with members divided over school levels and potential cuts to municipal services. Town Manager Beth Rudolph presented updated budget figures showing the deficit had grown since initial projections earlier
Happy New Year! If you’re looking at your calendar and scratching your head, that’s because it’s Chinese New Year. Lunar New Year 2025 started Jan. 29 and lasts 16 days, culminating with the Lantern Festival on Feb. 12. On Feb. 2, Winchester’s Asian/Chinese American community
It’s been five years since Winchester High School has held A Cappella Fest. But this Friday night, the music will flow once again. A Cappella Fest has been going on every other year since the 1990s. But the 2020 COVID-19 pandemic put a halt to the concert. In fact,
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sens. Jason Lewis and Pat Jehlen and state Reps. Michael Day and Michelle Ciccolo joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass urgent reforms to the Commonwealth’s healthcare system to boost oversight and transparency in the
Typically, the toughest decision Dennis Mahoney has to make in regards to Winchester High School’s annual graduation ceremony is weather related. But this year, it’s all about location, location, location. “It’s a big decision. It’s a heavy decision,” said Winchester’s High School principal. Graduation is
