The following was submitted by the Middlesex County Sheriff’s Office: Eighteen new correction officers formally joined the Middlesex Sheriff’s Office on May 22, following the completion of 13 weeks of training. A ceremony honoring the graduates of the 54th Basic Training Academy (BTA) was held at historic Winchester
The following was submitted by the family of John Williams: Winchester artist John Williams is being featured in “A Half-Century of Folk Art: My Recollections,” a new book by noted folk art collector and President of the Folk Art Society of America Ann Frederick Oppenhimer. The book published in
The following was submitted by the Winchester Historical Society: The Winchester Historical Society has been selected as one of 150 nonprofits to receive funding through Cummings Foundation’s annual grant program, which awarded $35 million this year. Chosen through a competitive review process that drew a record 959 applicants, the
The following was submitted by Arts Winchester: Arts Winchester is pleased to present its 5th Annual Sidewalk Art exhibit. Forty-three tiles displaying art by Winchester students, professional photographers and Arthur Griffin were installed in time for this year’s Town Day and are now on display on downtown Winchester
Residents in several Winchester neighborhoods are reporting a rash of car break-ins that occurred June 9, with home security footage appearing to show a white vehicle dropping off individuals who then rifled through parked cars. The break-ins were reported on Yale Street and Albamont Road, with residents saying
Appointment places a Planning Board member on a trust that recently sued the Planning Board over the 10 Converse Place redevelopment.
Winchester residents who still have something to say about the failed override or the town’s possible purchase of Forest Ridge will have two chances this week to put questions before town officials. The Select Board will hold an online focus group on Zoom at 8 p.m. Tuesday, June
The following was submitted by the Winchester Public Library: For the safety of all, the Winchester Public Library will be closed on June 29, July 6, and Aug. 3 to allow for skylight demolition and replacement. As with any construction project, dates are subject to change due to weather or
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Reps. Michael S. Day and Michelle Ciccolo and state Sens. Jason Lewis and Pat Jehlen joined their colleagues in the Massachusetts Legislature to pass a $1.56 billion supplemental budget primarily using Fair Share revenue from the state’
Winchester is still carrying the strain of a failed $11.5 million override, but the town picked up a piece of welcome financial news Monday: Moody’s affirmed its Aaa bond rating, the highest rating the agency assigns. Town Manager Chris Senior delivered the update near the top of the
The following was submitted by the Town of Winchester: The Town of Winchester is seeking five residents interested in serving on the Personnel Board. This board serves in an advisory capacity to town agencies and the Town Manager. Duties include assistance in the coordination of collective bargaining activities, as well
Rich Mucci came before the Winchester Select Board on June 15 with a gift: a roughly $200,000 amphitheater, privately funded by the Rotary Club of Winchester, that the club wants to build behind the Winchester Public Library to mark its 100th anniversary next April. The board approved the concept
Domestic violence arrests have been rising in Winchester over the past three years. The number of residents charged with domestic violence crimes – including assault and battery, attempted strangulation and suffocation, interfering with police and trying to intimidate or harass witnesses in court proceedings and violating a restraining order – rose from
The following was submitted by the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence: This June, the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence is proud to launch Teacher Tribute 2026, a community-wide effort to celebrate the extraordinary educators who inspire, support, and challenge Winchester students every day. In light of this spring’s
Further Converse Place/Mt. Vernon Street project changes not deemed significant enough to re-open special permit
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to pass new legislation that safeguards the well being of children, particularly those in state and foster care. The bill increases access to community support for children at
