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 enact a supplemental budget bill that directs $234 million toward fiscally-strained hospitals and community health centers,
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass the Massachusetts Data Privacy Act with a bipartisan vote of 40–0. This landmark data privacy legislation is poised to lead the nation in consumer protections,
The Winchester Conservation Commission will host a public meeting Oct. 30 at 7 p.m. to gather feedback on a forest stewardship plan for the 29-acre Brooks Parkhurst Town Forest, the first step in a broader effort to protect and manage nearly 150 acres of conservation land across town. Consulting
Melanson Development Group (MDG) is increasing the number of units in a proposed 40B apartment building at the intersection of Washington and Swanton streets from 60 to 64 units while shrinking its footprint by 2,300 square feet. The change will happen by reducing commercial space at the corner of
Dozens of community members gathered on a chilly Tuesday evening on the common. As the candlelight flickered on in the dark evening, a moment of silence was held to celebrate the recovery of people in the community and to remember those who have passed but are not forgotten. It was
Mike Aliano was a familiar sight outside the Lincoln Elementary School for more than a decade, guiding children safely across the street. On Sunday afternoon, the Winchester community gathered at the Sons of Italy hall for a celebration of his life, hosted by his family. Aliano died in June at
A change in the way the town recycles cardboard is confusing some residents who are unsure of where their boxes belong. Winchester rearranged the compactors at the town transfer station this summer and converted the fourth compactor into a cardboard-only container. Residents are encouraged to put their cardboard there, but
On Oct. 5, 2005, Richard Schrock received a call at 5 o’clock in the morning. Still in his bathrobe, he found out he had won the Nobel Prize in Chemistry for his contribution to organic chemistry. Photographers filled his front lawn and his phone rang nonstop the entire day.
Joyce Westner has a reputation for getting things done. But if you ask her, she’ll tell you everything she’s worked on has been a group effort. “As Hilda Wong-Doo said, I accosted her to get her to sign up for changing the Board of Selectmen to Select Board,
Winchester Conservation Commission members and Friends of Wedge Pond volunteers recently worked together to remove a large pile of debris and garbage that had been clogging the entry where Horn Pond Brook flows into Wedge Pond. The team removed hundreds of pounds of debris using ropes, grappling hooks and muscle
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to approve three bills aimed at combating the opioid epidemic, protecting people with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDDs), and lowering car rental costs for residents. The approved legislation
Winchester’s State of the Town Committee is deep into developing a comprehensive fiscal plan that will likely include an override on the March 2026 ballot, marking the most extensive municipal planning effort since the town’s last successful override in 2019. The 25-member committee, which includes representatives from the
In a significant move the last week of July, the Massachusetts Senate overwhelmingly approved legislation requiring all public schools to enact a “bell-to-bell” ban on cell phones and similar devices during the school day. The bill, which passed by a 38-2 vote, prohibits students attending public schools in Massachusetts from
New plans for a development at 10 Converse Place have recessed the fifth and sixth floors in response to concerns by the Planning Board over its size fitting into the character of downtown Winchester. “We’ve made some moves which mitigate the size of the building by recessing it,” David
Treetop Development has tweaked plans for a 13-unit condo development at the corner of 972 Main St. and Glenwood Avenue. An abandoned muffler ship is currently on the site, which is being used for parking and storage by a landscaper. Changes to the site include relocating a handicapped parking space
When it comes to climate change, Winchester residents are working hard to do their part to help the environment. And events like Climate Solutions Week raise awareness, educate and hopefully inspire those who might not know exactly what their part is — but are happy to see their community making progress
