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Committee votes to acquire Glenwood Ave. house

Committee votes to acquire Glenwood Ave. house

At Wednesday’s special meeting of the Affordable Housing Trust Committee (AHTC), members voted to tell the Select Board the committee is “willing and ready” to take ownership of the 20 Glenwood Ave. property to create affordable housing on the site.  The Select Board had agreed to sell it to

Winchester supports the arts! Funding available

From the Winchester Cultural Council Get a grant for public art, performance, poetry, video, history, education, and more The Winchester Cultural Council invites applications from organizations, schools and individuals of all ages for grants that support cultural activities in the community. Winchester Cultural Council Projects must have a local sponsor;

Sneaker collection bins stolen

Sneaker collection bins stolen

Muraco School parent Menina Ras Widom has been collecting old sneakers for a school fundraiser.  Unfortunately, her donation bins were stolen from the Transfer Station this week, but donors can reach her through Facebook.  Widom told the News that she thinks Lynch School parents are likely to do the same

Winchester resident receives French national honor

Winchester resident receives French national honor

Summer Street resident Barbara Bouquegneau, President and Executive Director of the French Library, was named Chevalier dans l’Ordre des Palmes Académiques by the French government. The ceremony took place September 28, 2023 in Boston, at the French Library, a 501(c)3 nonprofit dedicated to the promotion of French

Committee votes to acquire Glenwood Ave. house

Committee votes to acquire Glenwood Ave. house

Oct 7 – At Wednesday’s special meeting of the Affordable Housing Trust Committee (AHTC), members voted to tell the Select Board the committee is “willing and ready” to take ownership of 20 Glenwood Ave. to create affordable housing on the site.  The Select Board had earlier agreed to sell it

Dog died of lung injury from a stick

Dog died of lung injury from a stick

Update-According to Channel 10 News, a vet determined there was no exit wound and upon performing a necropsy found a piece of stick embedded in the dog's lung.   Dog Shot and Killed in the Town Forest Notification from the Winchester Police Department Yesterday, Monday evening, around 6:30pm

Winchester launches Town Meeting Members Association

Winchester launches Town Meeting Members Association

By Jack LeMenager On September 27th, a nine-member inaugural board of directors launched an independent Winchester Town Meeting Members Association (TMMA) by approving its bylaws and officially launching its pilot website (https://winchestertmma.org). The TMMA’s Chair, Lance Grenzeback, announced the official launch, saying the stated goals of the

What’s Happening in Town Government

By Tara Hughes   September 28, 2023. Winchester’s Housing Production Plan (HPP) needs updating. Chapter 40B requires it to be updated every 5 years. The town is contracting with a consultant from Metro Area Planning Council (MAPC) to assist in the update. They advised the town to establish a Housing

Look Out for Jumping Worms

Look Out for Jumping Worms

Sept. 27 - There’s a new invasive pest for Winchester gardeners to worry about.  Asian jumping worms, aka Alabama Jumpers, Jersey wrigglers, and crazy snake worms, may soon be “jumping” into a yard near you.  These worms, like other earthworms in our area, are not native to the United

Where’s My School Bus?

Where’s My School Bus?

Sept. 27 - Parents and students were frustrated with the school bus problems that began on the first day of school this year, but none more so than Lynch School families.  Equally frustrated was school superintendent Dr. Frank Hackett who says he’s been very apologetic to those who’ve

Where to give away or donate stuff

Where to give away or donate stuff

Need to clean out your house or free up some space, and you’re not sure where to donate stuff? There are a few options right here in town.  The Facebook group “Everything is Free Winchester, MA” provides a great platform for people to give away all manner of items

Sherman “Whip” Saltmarsh dies at 94

Sherman “Whip” Saltmarsh dies at 94

September 24, 2023. Sherman “Whip” Saltmarsh, a lifetime Winchester resident and former Massachusetts State Representative and Select Board member, died on September 21.  Funeral services will be held on Wednesday at 10 at St. Mary’s Church and information about Mr. Saltmarsh and his many accomplishments can be found at

Occasional photos from Middlesex Fells by Mary New

Occasional photos from Middlesex Fells by Mary New

Mary New has offered to share some of the photos she takes when she's out in her Wolcott Terrace backyard abutting the Middlesex Fells.  Mary sent us this information about her hobby:  Hi, I'm Mary New, a Winchester resident since 2004. I have lived next to

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