If the students who applied to serve on the town’s Climate Action Advisory Committee are any indication of youth commitment to the problem of climate change then Winchester and the world at large are in very good hands. Sophomore Vita Bialiauskaya and freshman Katherine Plosky vied for the one
The following was submitted by Cummings Properties: Confetti flew, horns were blown, and banners were waved at TradeCenter 128 last week. Cummings Foundation’s annual Grant Winner Celebration drew 400 attendees, including Gov. Maura Healey, Cummings Foundation co-founders and longtime Winchester residents Joyce and Bill Cummings, and Cummings Properties
The Winchester Farmers Market is back in business and on Saturday shoppers were out in force. In addition to local farms selling produce, there’s always an artist plus artisans (full disclosure: your reporter bought a lovely new handbag). Mamadou’s Bakery sells out of chocolate croissants fairly quickly, but
The following was submitted to parents by the School Department: The Elementary Literacy Study being conducted by the Collaborative for Educational Services (CES) is nearing completion. As part of the process, the Design Team met multiple times since April; anonymous teacher and parent surveys were administered, and 10 listening sessions
After much discussion, community input and some retooling, the Select Board approved a plan to redesign the intersection of Cross and Forest streets during its June 17 meeting. Residents had much to say earlier this month when Erica Guidoboni, of Toole Design, presented a plan to rehab the busy intersection.
Athletes from Winchester High School’s Track & Field team attended two national events over the weekend. Six athletes headed to Philadelphia for the New Balance Nationals while 11 others traveled to Oregon for the Nike Nationals. Both events were organized by the National Scholastic Athletics Foundation with sponsorships from
The following was submitted by The Bulfinch Group: The Bulfinch Group is pleased to announce that Winchester resident, Gracio Garcia, has been named a Leaders Club qualifier by The Guardian Life Insurance Company of America® (Guardian). Leaders Club is one of the highest honors annually awarded by Guardian to financial
As the song goes, “we’re having a heat wave, a tropical heat wave, the temperature’s rising it isn’t surprising” … so be ready for it. Temperatures could soar as high as 99-degrees by Thursday, according to the National Weather Service, which has issued heat advisories for much
The Jenks Center has been given a $150,000 grant by the Cummings Foundation to provide services for Mandarin speakers. Chinese residents make up 18% of town residents, many of whom are immigrants from China with little knowledge of English. Jenks Director Phillip Beltz said the funds will be used
The sun is shining, the birds are singing and the flowers are exploding in a multitude of color. That must mean it’s time for the Winchester Chamber of Commerce’s annual Garden Tour. We asked the chamber to send us photos from last week’s tour. And here’s
Get ready. The flamingos are back! The Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence (WFEE) is once again holding its annual flamingo fundraiser this coming Thursday. The flamingo flocks will be stationed at every school across the town. “It started as a teacher award,” said Maggie Vande Vrede, WFEE’s executive director,
The following was submitted by the office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis was recognized by the United Way of Massachusetts Bay in a ceremony at the State House on June 6, 2024. Awardees were nominated for being champions of community voice and initiatives that further economic justice
As homeowners, residents use and pay for Winchester’s infrastructure, but do they really understand it? For example, do you know the processes ensuring your drinking water is safe, the six general indicators of water quality, and how often the water supply is tested? For answers, you could talk to
The following was submitted by the Griffin Museum of Photography: The Griffin Museum of Photography, 67 Shore Road, is pleased to announce the opening of several exhibitions at the museum this summer. These exhibitions will showcase the diverse and innovative work of both emerging and established photographers, reinforcing the museum’
The following was submitted by Winchester Hospital: Winchester Hospital on June 11 held a picnic outside of the hospital to honor its employees and volunteers.
Everyone in Winchester who donates used goods to the transfer station’s “swap shop” is a helper among us. And maybe you’re wondering where all that stuff goes if it doesn’t get taken away. Well, there’s a group of about 15 volunteers whose members are there every
