From basketball court to public square: Winchester civics showcase fills McCall gym
Students examined lunch waste, artificial intelligence, vandalism, paper use and mental health through projects grounded in surveys, costs and policy research.
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7 takeaways from Winchester’s 2026 Spring Town Meeting
March’s failed override defined nearly every conversation.
‘Bridge budget’ passes, ranked-choice study falls by three, carriage house panel killed as Winchester Town Meeting dissolves
After an emotional appeal from students over special education and overcrowding, elected members approved a $171 million spending plan shaped by layoffs, hiring freezes and depleted reserves.
Winchester Town Meeting votes down Forest Ridge, says yes to new literacy program
Citizen petitions: Transfer station committee approved, snow bylaw sent for further study, anticoagulant rodenticides banned
Rep. Michael Day helps pass House FY27 budget, invests in programs that support Winchester residents
The following was submitted by the Office of Rep. Michael Day: Rep. Michael S. Day worked with his colleagues in the Massachusetts House of Representatives to pass its Fiscal Year 2027 (FY27) budget on April 29, 2026. Funded at $63.41 billion, the House’s FY27 budget responds to the
Winchester residents come out for Aberjona River Day cleanup
The following was submitted by Deborah Johnson: Winchester is fortunate to have many beautiful natural attributes, and the Aberjona River and its wetland surrounds are one of them. Most residents cross the Aberjona every day without giving much thought to its health, and many of our parks, such as Ginn
Sen. Jason Lewis honored by Housing Families as a 2026 Housing Hero
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis was recognized by the non-profit Housing Families as a 2026 Housing Hero for his many years of service to support fair and affordable housing policies in Massachusetts. The award was presented to Lewis during
Malden’s Ryan O’Malley seeks 5th Middlesex Senate seat
Malden City Councilor Ryan O’Malley is asking voters across the 5th Middlesex state Senate district to send him to Beacon Hill on a platform built around education funding reform, government accountability and the stewardship of shared public resources. O’Malley, who has served roughly a decade on the Malden
Winchester Town Meeting backs Human Rights Commission, blocks carriage house tear down
Muraco feasibility study clears unanimously; FY27 budget vote pushed past Monday
Sen. Jason Lewis, Senate pass Environmental Protection Bill including plastic waste reductions
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 Mass Ready Act, an environmental bond bill that takes action to reduce plastic waste, invest in climate preparedness, and protect natural resources statewide. The Senate’
Winchester Spring Town Meeting opens in override’s shadow; budget decisions still ahead
Members authorized $7.943 million for solar panels at six municipal sites.
Chestnut Grove Design Group celebrates grand opening in Winchester
The following was submitted by Chestnut Grove Design Group: Chestnut Grove Design Group, a full-service interior design and landscape architecture studio specializing in traditional and historic homes, proudly celebrated its grand opening on April 17 with an intimate and highly curated event that brought together clients, collaborators, and members
Muraco School feasibility funding back on the table for Winchester’s Town Meeting
School Committee takes a third vote on funding question
Winchester Town Meeting to weigh parliamentary rule book switch for third time
A proposal would replace a lengthy national manual with a Massachusetts-focused guide, reflecting how the body already handles many procedural questions.
From snow-clearing rules to ranked-choice voting: five Winchester citizen petitions
As Town Meeting opens Monday, a cluster of resident-led articles will test how far members want to go in forcing action on transparency, public safety and town governance.
Lawsuit, open meeting complaint and town counsel opinions collide over Winchester’s Converse Place/Mt. Vernon development
Plans for a five-story structure with shops, dozens of homes and telecom equipment have sparked parallel legal challenges over approval steps and transparency concerns.