The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate in a bipartisan effort to protect freedom of thought and safeguard open access to books and other educational materials in Massachusetts schools and public libraries. As school libraries
For one fall weekend each year, Winchester becomes a canvas. Local artists open their doors to the public for Winchester Open Studios, transforming churches, markets and studios into creative spaces that celebrate community and connection. Now in its third year, the event – on Nov. 22, from 10 a.m. to
Town Meeting members voted to indefinitely postpone a proposal for the town to purchase 13.4 acres off Forest Circle for conservation purposes during the final night of their fall session Nov. 10, ending a three-night gathering that also saw approval of affordable housing funding and multiple labor contracts. Article
The following was submitted by the Office of Rep. Michael S. Day: Rep. Michael S. Day and his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives recently passed a comprehensive set of reforms designed to strengthen the Commonwealth’s literacy standards and improve literacy instruction in every school district across the
More than a month after the Winchester Health Department shut down Gloria’s Pizzeria due to “imminent health hazards,” the Main Street business remains closed and its food permit suspended. In a letter dated Oct. 6, Director of Public Health Jennifer Murphy informed Gloria’s owner Steven Beck, of Boston,
The following was submitted by Winchester Hospital: About 100 current and former cancer patients and clinicians came together to “Celebrate Life” at the annual Cancer Survivor’s Event hosted by Winchester Hospital. The yearly event, held at the Crowne Plaza in Woburn, honors those who have survived cancer while also
What started as a make-do project during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic turned into an annual part of the En Ka Society’s fundraising efforts and a fun activity for all ages. “We couldn’t have the fair in 2020 because of COVID, so we started our Turkey
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to unanimously vote to provide enhanced safety, stability and educational opportunities for military families, and to position the Commonwealth for greater federal defense investment and economic growth around
The following was submitted by the Town of Winchester: The Town of Winchester is searching for two volunteers for the Finance Committee: One (1) registered voter for a term to expire 2026 One (1) registered voter for a term to expire 2028 The Finance Committee annually reviews the Town Manager’
Members rejected an immediate shift in parliamentary procedure, opting instead for more study before replacing Robert’s Rules.
Winchester’s food pantries, farmers market and volunteers have launched a coordinated effort to ensure that low-income residents have access to food amid the federal government shutdown. The Trump administration said it was suspending Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits as the shutdown extended into November. Last week, however, two
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to approve legislation that responsibly closes the books on Fiscal Year 2025 (FY25) with a $2.3 billion supplemental budget that supports healthcare, affordable housing, food assistance, preparations
Winchester Town Meeting members approved $4.4 million in capital appropriations Monday night while receiving sobering warnings about a looming structural deficit and hearing updates on the town’s newly secured climate leader status and ongoing search for a permanent town manager. The opening session of Winchester’s Fall 2025
The Winchester Select Board recently voted to appoint Murphy, Hesse, Toomey & Lehane LLP as the town’s new legal counsel, concluding a monthlong search that drew three finalists and extensive board deliberation. The Quincy-based firm began its work ahead of Fall Town Meeting. Board members cited the firm’s
Town Meeting members will vote on an amendment to the town’s MBTA Overlay District that would bring affordable housing standards in line with the rest of Winchester while maintaining state compliance. Article 4, proposed by the Planning Board, would update the MBTA Overlay District — a zoning area that allows
By Peter G. Engeldrum & William Swanton It all started at a Winchester Historical meeting. Winchester residents William Swanton and Peter Engeldrum were chatting about the Middlesex Canal as the conversation drifted toward Engeldrum’s latest film about Winchester’s boundary markers. Engeldrum was explaining to Swanton that he could
