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, high
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 Saturday, June
As red, white and blue flags waved from the onlookers camped on the sidewalk, Winchester’s town center hummed with instruments and marching veterans this past Memorial Day. The parade started with words of remembrance for fallen soldiers who served for the United States and commenced the march through town.
Take a stroll through Europe — and get to know an area of downtown Winchester you might not be all that familiar with. In the eyes of Judy Mastrocola and her partners in fun, those are two very good reasons for joining the “Progressive Dinner Through Europe, on Church Street,” on
Town officials are just beginning to review a proposed 40B apartment complex at the intersection of Washington and Swanton streets. “This was a meet and greet for the project,” Town Counsel Jay Talerman said at a Zoning Board of Appeals meeting on May 21, in reference to a presentation by
On April 27, McCall Middle School seventh grader Jacob Brenner was recognized among the six winners of the 19th Annual Israel Arbeiter Holocaust Essay Contest, a competition that is part of the annual Boston’s Community Commemoration of Yom HaShoah. The six students from Greater Boston, who received framed certificates
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass a $1.33 billion supplemental budget bill using surplus Fair Share Amendment revenue to continue investing in public education and transportation projects across the Commonwealth. The
The following was submitted by The Home for Little Wanderers: It’s not every day an 8-year-old starts their own business, especially one dedicated entirely to helping other kids. But Bobby Atchinson isn’t your typical kid. This inspiring second-grader from Winchester received the prestigious President’s Award during The
The Planning Board officially closed its public hearing on 10 Converse Place Tuesday night. “We’re done with that,” member Nicholas Rossettos said, in reference to a proposal to build a new mixed-use commercial/residential building on the site, which has been the subject of a multi-part public hearing April
The following was submitted by Winchester Co-operative Bank: Winchester Co-operative Bank welcomes two new directors Carolyn M. Turner and Andrew Hall, both of whom have strong local ties and an appreciation for the importance of an independent, mutual bank in fostering a strong community. Turner is a life-long Woburn resident
The following was submitted by the Office of Rep. Michael Day: State Rep. Michael S. Day and Rep. David Rogers led a legislative briefing on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’s Access to Counsel Program. The briefing focused on the establishment and operation of the Access to Counsel pilot program, which
Every year, the Museum of Fine Arts hosts an exhibit of floral arrangements matched up with works of art. This year, Winchester residents Deb DePeter and Becky Tellefsen did a piece that echoes a 5,000-year-old Egyptian funeral dress. In addition, Winchester Garden Club members Lori Taylor and Julie Hintlian
