A fire on White Street in mid-August is the latest example of why Winchester fire union officials are asking for more personnel per shift. The fire, which broke out around 1 a.m. on a back porch, quickly escalated to the point where the roof collapsed and a second alarm
At its Sept. 2 meeting the Planning Board got a new design proposal from Treetop Development for the site that is currently being used for parking and storage by a landscape company. Originally submitted in early summer, the project has evolved from a three-story residential building to a mixed-use commercial
Last spring, Gail Ockerbloom began hearing about a shortage of after school programs aimed at kids in grades K-2 in Winchester – so she decided to do something about it. “We’re changing our model,” said the owner of Studio on the Common. “We’re going from individual 90-minute art programs
In a letter to her “conquerors” Winchester High School Girls Varsity Soccer coach Michelle Ross told her players,“I am delighted to return to coach you and cannot wait to be back on the pitch with this amazing team.” She also thanked the girls for their love and support. Superintendent
A proposal to restructure Winchester’s decennial bylaw review process will not be considered at the 2025 Fall Town Meeting, its author — Select Board member William McGonigle — told the Winchester News. His mid-August memorandum outlines significant reforms to address what he called the “cumbersome nature” of the town’s most
Intern Simone Ryan, rising WHS 10th grader, contributed to this article. On Thursday, Aug. 21, the Network for Social Justice (NFSJ) celebrated a successful summer internship with a gathering on the patio of the Griffin Museum that included spring and summer interns, parents, NFSJ Board leadership and friends. Summer may
As the new school year begins in Winchester, there will be one familiar face missing from the Lincoln School community. In mid-June, long-time crossing guard Mike Aliano passed away unexpectedly. He was 47 years old. His brother, Steve Aliano, said the family was shocked by the news. Even though it
While talk around Winchester has been focused on what to do with the property the town inherited at 160 Forest St. — build a large project, sell or rent — the Affordable Housing Trust last week made it clear what the plans will be. The AHT met Aug. 25 to discuss where
The sound of brass, reeds, and drums filled the quiet streets of Winchester in late August, turning an ordinary summer afternoon into a music festival. As the School of HONK marched forward, trombones blared, trumpets soared, and the joy of music infected more and more people. With over 80 players
The Select Board has appointed Stephen L. Delaney interim town manager, following the July resignation of Beth Rudolph after two decades of service to Winchester. The announcement — in an all-staff memo — arrived two days after the board spent nearly three hours interviewing candidates for the interim post. Rudolph submitted her
The following was submitted by the office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to unanimously pass legislation to modernize laws that protect children and families going through child custody proceedings. The legislation would ensure Massachusetts courts follow the same procedures as
The following was submitted by the Boston Arts Academy Foundation: The Lieutenant Governor of Massachusetts Kim Driscoll attended Saturday’s Clambake fundraiser to support Boston’s ONLY public school for the performing arts, Boston Arts Academy along with Mattapan tap dancing SUPERSTAR “Lady Di” Dianne Walker. Hosted by Winchester resident
The following was submitted by the office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Reps. Michael Day and Michelle Ciccolo and state Sens. Jason Lewis and Pat Jehlen joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass legislation known as the Shield Act 2.0, strengthening protections for those seeking and providing
The following was submitted by Winchester Hospital: Winchester Hospital has been named by U.S. News & World Report a 2025-2026 Best Hospital and received seven high performing ratings in the group’s annual best hospital report. “Winchester Hospital is committed to meeting the needs of our community, and this
The following was submitted by the Winchester Co-operative Bank: Winchester Co-operative Bank is proud to announce the completion of its “Checking for Charity” campaign, which has resulted in a total of $10,000 in donations to four local non-profit organizations. Through this initiative made possible by our customers, the following
Fire officials believe a two-alarm fire that tore through a house on White Street in the early morning hours of Tuesday started on a back porch. According to report, the Aug. 19 fire started around 1 a.m. on the back porch of 40 White St. 0:00 /0:24
