The following was submitted by Winchester Co-operative Bank: Winchester Co-operative Bank welcomes two new directors Carolyn M. Turner and Andrew Hall, both of whom have strong local ties and an appreciation for the importance of an independent, mutual bank in fostering a strong community. Turner is a life-long Woburn resident
The following was submitted by the Office of Rep. Michael Day: State Rep. Michael S. Day and Rep. David Rogers led a legislative briefing on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’s Access to Counsel Program. The briefing focused on the establishment and operation of the Access to Counsel pilot program, which
Every year, the Museum of Fine Arts hosts an exhibit of floral arrangements matched up with works of art. This year, Winchester residents Deb DePeter and Becky Tellefsen did a piece that echoes a 5,000-year-old Egyptian funeral dress. In addition, Winchester Garden Club members Lori Taylor and Julie Hintlian
Spring Town Meeting is done, but that doesn’t mean the work is over for Philip Frattaroli. The town moderator has been soliciting feedback and readying for the summer work needed to be done before the fall. “I had a lot of fun,” Frattaroli said, of his first Town Meeting
The following was submitted by the Winchester Tennis Association: The Winchester Tennis Association would like to extend its heartfelt gratitude to the late Donnie Ellis for generously bequeathing $10,000 to the Winchester Tennis Association. Donnie’s unwavering love for the game — and his deep commitment to keeping the Packer
The following was submitted by the Winchester Chamber of Commerce: The Winchester Chamber of Commerce is proud to announce that Lance Grenzeback has been named the recipient of the 46th Annual Citizen of the Year Award, honoring a lifetime of service, leadership, and dedication to the betterment of the Winchester
By Lucy Kratman Sam Russo says it’s the children who inspire her every day at Creative Corner School. As co-director of the Winchester-based early childhood program, she’s spent more than a decade watching young learners grow through play, creativity, and exploration. This year, the school marks 25 years
The following was submitted by Winchester Hospital: Winchester Hospital has earned an ‘A’ Hospital Safety Grade from The Leapfrog Group, an independent national nonprofit watchdog focused on patient safety. This is the 22nd consecutive ‘A’ grade Winchester Hospital has received from Leapfrog. Leapfrog assigns a grade to general hospitals across
Spring Town Meeting has wrapped up its business and some town leaders have already turned their attention to next year with the formation of the State of the Town Committee. The School Committee is the latest to join the working group being pulled together by the Select Board. School Committee
The following was submitted by Mass Eye and Ear: Joan W. Miller, MD — the David Glendenning Cogan Professor of Ophthalmology and Chair of Ophthalmology at Harvard Medical School and Chair of Ophthalmology at Massachusetts Eye and Ear and Mass General Brigham — has been elected to the American Academy of Arts
Despite the rain, the team behind the Riverwalk Sculpture Park on Shore Road was all smiles as the park was officially unveiled. Hilda Wong-Doo, president of Arts Winchester, welcomed a group of residents and board members gathered on May 10 for the event. She called the area “a jewel of
Winchester students are back from France — and they’re sharing what a great time they had. The Winchester High School French Department and the Winchester Jumelage this month collaborated on a presentation at the Griffin Museum to highlight the recent exchange trip to Winchester’s sister city in France. In
On a recent Saturday morning, dozens of hard-working volunteers could be found along Borggaard Beach at Wedge Pond, Judkins Pond near the Griffin Museum, and around the Mill Pond/Mystic Valley Parkway area removing invasive plants and clearing out trash. Joining the tireless Conservation Commissioners were members of the Friends
Will Winchester move from Robert’s Rules of Order to Town Meeting Time? That’s a question Town Meeting will possibly answer in the fall. The final night of the Spring Town Meeting wrapped up with no definite decision over which parliamentary process will be used, despite heavy debate, but
Were proposed changes for a new building at 10 Converse Place significant enough from a 2022 special permit to be resubmitted to the town for consideration? That’s the decision the Planning Board was wrestling with during a public hearing earlier this week — a decision that turned into a unanimous
Wendy Boerner Clifford would like to wish her father, Carl Boerner, a very happy 80th birthday on May 8. Boerner is a long term-Winchester resident, Past Winchester Boat Club Commodore, Jenks Center Facilities Committee member, Past Warden for Precinct 1, Past Chairman of the Winchester Conservation Committee, Board Member of
