The following was submitted by Prassede Calabi on behalf of the Fast Forest committee: The WIN Fast Forest planting event set for May 4 has been re-scheduled to Sept. 21, with a rain date of Sept. 22. While this is not the committee’s first choice, weather is out of
The yearly rankings of America’s best high schools are out and Winchester has placed 23rd among the 351 Massachusetts schools to make the U.S. News & World Report list. Winchester High School comes in 610 in the national standings, which ranked 17,660 schools across 50 states and
The following was submitted by Preschool Social Academy: On Saturday, April 27, get ready to have some fun with pony rides on Winchester Common, from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., at the corner of Church Street and Waterfield Road. The event will happen either rain or
The following was submitted by the Health Department: On Saturday, April 27, the Health Department and the Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community will have a tent outside the Transfer Station gate, 15 McKay Ave., from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. for Safe Disposal Day, or DEA National
The following was submitted by the Friends of the Winchester Public Library: On Saturday, April 27, the Friends of the Winchester Public Library will be hosting an open house, from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m., at the library, 80 Washington St. There will be a scavenger hunt, silent
“Methadone Mile,” a new pilot episode that delves into the heart of Boston’s opioid crisis, made its debut at the Boston International Film Festival on April 14. The film, which has strong ties to the town of Winchester, was showcased during Session 9 of the festival at the Regent
Hey, Winchester, it’s spring! And that means warm days, birds singing, trees budding and of course, gardens and gorgeous flowers. We recently asked local gardeners Charlene Band and Shannon Scott-Vernaglia to send us a few photos of how their gardens look at the moment. We would love it if
The following was submitted by Ripley Chapel: On Saturday, April 27, Ripley Chapel is pleased to welcome back Hank Wonder – a dynamic trio of musicians who return with their special blend of songcraft and music making, beginning at 7:30 p.m. at First Congregational Church, 21 Church St. Somewhere
A few years ago, the Arthur Griffin Museum of Photography was part of a national exhibit called The Photoville Fence. That has morphed into a different exhibit and Museum Director Crista Dix is looking for photographs from Winchester residents. For the second year, “Our Town” will assemble a collection of
The following was submitted by the Mystic River Watershed Association: The Mystic River Watershed Association (MyRWA) is inviting members of the public to attend the second public meeting for the Mystic Lakes Path Improvements Project, to be held on Tuesday, April 23, from 6- 7:30 p.m. via Zoom.
The following was submitted by the Institute for Nonprofit News (INN) Network: For the second consecutive year, local match funding secured by nonprofit news organizations surpassed matching support provided through the national NewsMatch program. Each year as part of NewsMatch, nonprofit newsrooms, such as the Winchester News, secure individual donations
On Monday, April 15, 2024, I was invited to deliver some remarks, as part of the City of Cambridge’s Official Observance of Patriots’ Day, on Cambridge Common. We gathered to remember the 249th anniversary of the ride of William Dawes. We should be mindful, that any movement, has its
“Frustrating, disturbing and offensive.” That’s how Rev. Heather Janules describes the ongoing vandalism of the Black Lives Matter flag at the Winchester Unitarian Society, where she has been pastor since 2015. The church first raised the BLM flag in 2018 following a special meeting held by the entire congregation
One of the most read features of Winchester News is retired photographer Frank Siteman’s “How well do you know Winchester?” photographs. Now residents can see many more of his pieces at the Griffin Museum’s WinCAM satellite gallery at 32 Swanton St. “Above it All,” features Frank’s drone
The following was submitted by the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress: Boston Bruins veteran employee John Dunleavy, of Winchester, has been named the Massachusetts Down Syndrome Congress’ Employee of the Year. The award was presented on stage at the Awards Luncheon of MDSC’s 40th Anniversary Conference. Bruins defenseman Charlie McAvoy,
Local businesses can now recycle in town after the Select Board set a commercial recycling fee at $155 per ton. “This would be a break-even rate for the town,” said Transfer Station Coordinator Nicholas Parlee in a memo to the board. The rate will only run through June 30, ending
