It’s going to be a hot one this Memorial Day weekend, with temperatures forecast in the high 70s and low 80s. Winchester residents looking to beat the heat might check out the new facilities at the popular Shannon Beach on the Upper Mystics Lakes, which opens May 25 with
The bad news, according to best-selling novelist Tess Gerritsen, is that the writing process never gets easier and after 32 novels, she should know. The good news is Gerritsen shared her insights gleaned from 37 years in the business to a packed crowd at the Winchester Public Library as
Aanya Naik and Siobhan Fisher never thought much about elementary literacy programs until a class assignment got them motivated to think otherwise. When the McCall Middle School eighth graders were given action assignments, Naik and Fisher, along with a group of their classmates, were given elementary age literacy as their
The following was submitted by Ripley Chapel: Live, in-person from the stunning Ripley Chapel at First Congregational Church, 21 Church St., come celebrate pride through beautiful, empowering, first-hand accounts of trans, nonbinary, and gender-fluid experiences via the exhibit “Authentic Selves.” From Massachusetts-based Family Diversity Projects, this
Results from last April’s Youth Risk Behavior Survey have school officials concerned by what middle and high school students reported about their mental health. Administrator of Counseling, Health & Wellness for Winchester Public Schools Erin Kuehn presented the results at last week’s School Committee meeting. The survey, conducted
The following was submitted by Social Capital, Inc.: “You, Me & AI: A Multigenerational Conversation on Mental Health, Bias & Digital Inclusion” will be held at the Woburn Public Library, 45 Pleasant St., Woburn, on Wednesday, May 22, from 6-8 p.m. The public workshop is offered through the
Community Preservation Act (CPA) proponents have a short window to catch their breath following a Town Meeting victory before jumping back into the thick of it. Town Meeting approved Article 9 in a landslide 132-21 vote earlier this month, but that was just the first step in the journey
Winchester Police are still investigating several fights that broke out during the final hours of the En Ka Fair on Saturday night. Lt. Ed Donohue said detail officers responded to between two to three incidents between 8:10 and 8:30 p.m. on May 18. Some calls, he said,
’Tis the season to get vegetable gardens going, and there are 21 plots next to the west side fire station on Lockeland Road. Would you like one? You’ll have to wait a bit, as there are nine residents on the waiting list, and only about two of them get
The following was submitted by the Boston Celtics: Liz Elefante, of Charlestown, Maryssa Tripoli, of Winchester, and Christiana Dakoyannis, of Stoneham, who are all thoracic ICU nurses at Brigham and Women’s Hospital, were recently honored as Heroes Among Us by the Boston Celtics. During a staff bonding event last
Winchester’s 2024 Clean Electricity Drive is making headway, with 487 households now signed up for WinPower 100, and a goal of 1,000 households by year’s end. Winchester Climate Action Advisory Committee Chair Rick Eno shared this update at Spring Town Meeting while encouraging all residents to opt
What is the purpose of family listening sessions? The purpose of family listening sessions is to hear from Winchester parents and caregivers about their experiences with elementary literacy in the district. While families will have the opportunity to fill out a survey on this topic, these listening sessions will allow
The following was submitted by students from the McCall Middle School: On Thursday, May 16, students at the McCall Middle School are holding a Charity Book/Bake Sale in the gymnasium, from 3:30 to 5 p.m. The students are working to support immigrants in need. All proceeds from
Winchester’s third AANHPI Heritage Celebration kicked off at the Griffin Museum of Photography in Winchester downtown last Wednesday. The event featured a variety of activities, events, and performances recognizing the contributions of Asian Americans, Native Hawaiians, and Pacific Islanders. In the United States, May is officially recognized as AANHPI
The following was submitted by the Winchester Jumelage Association: Since 1990, Winchester has enjoyed a “Twin City” link with Saint-Germain-en-Laye, France, a lovely historic suburb of Paris. The French word for this relationship is “Jumelage,” which means “twinning.” The Winchester Jumelage Association administers its end, and is
If you are an aspiring writer, the Winchester Public Library is where you want to be on Thursday when author Tess Gerritsen will be on hand to talk about her life as a bestselling author. The May 16 talk is part of The Friends of the Winchester Public Library’s
