Work on walkways and parking lots at Town Hall and the Winchester Public Library are scheduled for mid-June and July in order to comply with Americans with Disabilities Act requirements. “We’re making improvements to exterior walkways for existing accessible entrances,” Special Projects Manager Meg White said. “It’s
The following was submitted by IndivisibleWIN: On Saturday, June 14, IndivisibleWIN will join activists across the country for a coordinated “No Kings” standout, a powerful display of civic resistance demanding accountability, justice, and the preservation of American democracy. Participants will gather peacefully from 10:30 a.m. to 12 p.
The following was submitted by the Winchester Farmers Market: The Winchester Farmers Market kicks off its 18th season this coming Saturday, June 14. From 9:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. every Saturday until the end of October, shoppers can find fresh fruits and vegetables from regional farms and
The following was submitted by the Network for Social Justice: On Thursday, June 12, from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m., Winchester will host its 5th Annual PRIDEFest on the Town Common, bringing together students, families, and community members for an afternoon of celebration, visibility, and solidarity in support
It was beginning to look like the summer season would kick off with a special Town Meeting, but a deal between the town and the Winchester Soccer Club over an easement for the Muraco culvert project has been reached. However, the details, including the cost of that settlement, has not
Unfortunately the rain didn’t hold off long enough to allow exhibitors and visitors to Winchester Town Day enjoy the full day. Many people packed up and dispersed once the heavy rain didn’t seem to let up. But, earlier on June 7, the runners ran their race, the Class
Winchester is taking another step in meeting the goals set forth in its Climate Action Plan. The town recently received a $15,000 Municipal Energy Technical Assistance grant from the Massachusetts Department of Energy Resources for an American Society of Heating, Refrigeration and Air Conditioning Engineers (ASHRAE) Level 2 audit
The Town Day Committee has made the decision to move the fireworks from Saturday night, June 7 to Sunday night, June 8, at the same time (dusk). For more information, check out the Town Day website.
The following was submitted by the Massachusetts Society of CPAs: The Massachusetts Society of Certified Public Accountants (MassCPAs) recently announced Katie Soule, CPA, CFP, CIMA, CPWA, was elected to serve a third year on its 2025-2026 fiscal year, which began May 1. Soule, a Winchester resident, is vice president
The following was submitted by the Winchester Committee on Community Preservation: The Winchester Committee on Community Preservation (WCCP) is pleased to announce the launch of the town’s activities under the Massachusetts Community Preservation Act (CPA), passed by the residents of Winchester in November 2024. This summer, the WCCP will
The following was submitted by the Office of Rep. Michael S. Day: State Rep. Michael S. Day and state Rep. Richard Haggerty recently led a legislative briefing highlighting the urgent needs teachers face in supplying their classrooms. The briefing spotlighted Mass Teacher Resources, a local non-profit that provides free,
If you’re downtown and your electric vehicle (EV) needs a charge, you can now pop into the Town Hall/Jenks Center parking lot, where two new DC fast chargers are located. That’s right. Instead of waiting a few hours, your EV can now get a full charge in
Photos of a transgender Episcopalian chaplain with his cats, a transgender Methodist minister who regularly challenges his own denomination to end discriminatory policies, a same sex couple with their daughters and an openly gay Episcopal Bishop all have three things in common: they are all smiling, they are all part
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to approve a $61.4 billion state budget for fiscal year 2026 (FY26) to continue supporting Massachusetts residents and investing in the state’s future. The budget is
While many people know Bobbi Gibb was the first woman to run the Boston Marathon, they may not be aware she’s a hometown girl. Four Winchester High School students, however, have made it their mission to give her the recognition they feel she deserves in the community where she
The Winchester Unitarian Society (WUS) is hosting its much-loved “Not Your Average Rummage Sale” once again this year, offering more than just great finds at low prices — it’s also a real-world example of sustainability in action. Held at 478 Main St., admission is $2 and hours are
