Fire officials believe a two-alarm fire that tore through a house on White Street in the early morning hours of Tuesday started on a back porch. According to report, the Aug. 19 fire started around 1 a.m. on the back porch of 40 White St. 0:00 /0:24
The following was submitted by the office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sens. Jason Lewis and Pat Jehlen and state Reps. Michael Day and Michelle Ciccolo are pleased to announce that Winchester will receive $757,000 in Chapter 90 funds from the state to fund local transportation infrastructure. This funding,
For nearly a decade, longtime Winchester resident Karen Lynch has been quietly leading a campaign to protect the privacy of 911 callers across Massachusetts. Lynch is fighting for a bill to be passed that would make audio recordings of 911 calls confidential — except when accessed by law enforcement or under
Not only did the Winchester Historical Commission issue a delay on an application requesting the demolition of the Sanborn House’s carriage house, it also voted unanimously to ask the School Committee to give up the property and turn it over to the town. “I think that would be better
Happy summer, readers! Winchester News has made great strides in its two-year existence. We are always looking to increase coverage and improve where we can, but on a shoestring budget. There are still things currently beyond our reach. As you know, we mainly fundraise at the end of the year
What does it mean to be the Best of Boston? Three Winchester residents can tell you since they’ve made this year’s list. “It’s so exciting,” said Stefanie Mnayarji. “I am over the moon. I still can’t believe it. I’m still not sure someone isn’t
The following was submitted by Rockport Music: More than 60 young musicians across 19 Eastern Massachusetts communities will enjoy the learning opportunity of a lifetime over the next two weeks at Rockport Music’s annual Cape Ann Jazz Workshop. The workshop, now in its 10th year and second at Endicott
The following was submitted by SAIL Magazine: Firecrown Media has announced the promotion of Lydia Mullan to editor-in-chief of SAIL Magazine. Mullan has been with SAIL for nearly eight years, most recently as managing editor. She has twice been named the marine industry’s best adventure writer by Boating Writers
The following was submitted by the Office of the Town Clerk: The Education Facilities Planning & Building Committee is seeking four residents to volunteer for the committee. This committee is charged with the preparation and periodic adjustment of the Winchester Public School Facilities Master Plan, and oversight of school renovation,
Winchester Community Access & Media Inc. (WinCAM) is confronting its most serious financial challenge in decades, with a $50,000 budget deficit threatening the organization’s ability to provide local government coverage and community programming. Executive Director David Gauthier told the Select Board recently that the deficit represents about 15%
The following was submitted by the Massachusetts National Guard: Tech. Sgt. Jose Barada, a Swampscott native and a respiratory therapist at Winchester Hospital, recently returned from a two-week deployment for training at Yokota Air Base, Japan, where he served with the Massachusetts Air National Guard. Barada serves as a heating,
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Patricia Jehlen: The Massachusetts Senate passed a bill to bring Massachusetts laws into the 21st century by removing offensive language from state statute. An act amending certain laws relative to individuals with disabilities, strikes the “r-word,” a derogatory slur for people
The following was submitted by Winchester Co-operative Bank: Winchester Co-operative Bank (WCB) is proud to announce its $10,000 donation to the Mission of Deeds, a non-profit organization dedicated to providing beds, furniture, and essential household items to those in need. This partnership emphasizes WCB’s ongoing commitment to strengthening
The following was submitted by the Office of the Town Clerk: The Finance Committee is looking for one (1) registered voter who holds no other town office for a term to expire 2028. The Finance Committee annually reviews the town manager’s proposed budget. After reviewing, the committee schedules a
The following was submitted by the Office of Sen. Jason Lewis: State Sen. Jason Lewis joined his colleagues in the Massachusetts Senate to unanimously pass legislation to protect consumers and keep people from being pushed into financial ruin if they are sued for financial debt. The new law would make
A Winchester Labradoodle that bit a 6-year-old boy requiring eight stitches must be muzzled in public, confined behind a 6-foot fence and undergo continued training under conditions imposed by the Select Board after unanimously finding the dog to be a “nuisance.” The board voted 5-0 on July 28 to impose
