AI IN THE GARDEN…AND OTHER PLACES On Sept. 11, Walter Hubbard, president , PCQuickhelp, spoke at the Jenks Center in a hybrid meeting of The Wilson Forum. He asked “Have you ever wondered: What can AI do for me?” Or maybe “I sure would like some ideas for my garden?
The following was prepared by the Winchester Planning Board: Massachusetts voters will face an unusually high number of ballot questions when they go to the polls on Nov. 3. Question 7 caught the interest of the Winchester Planning Board because of its potential impact on housing and residential zoning here.
By James Aloisi | CommonWealth Beacon IT WAS Oliver Wendell Holmes Jr., the Boston-born associate justice of the Supreme Court, who wrote in 1927 that “taxes are what we pay for civilized society.” When it comes to the state gas tax, this is the price we pay to ensure that
An embattled history and contentious present-day politics, a cast of larger-than-life personalities, and gritty film-friendly surroundings. Yes, Medford has all the makings of an Oscar-winning movie.
To the Class of 2027 students and their families, College essay coach and parent of a senior here, in downright disbelief that someday way in the future has suddenly become right now, when I could swear my kid was only born like a minute ago. As we all prepare to
It’s that time of year again — when the warm lazy days of summer slide into crisp fall mornings. And that, of course, means school is back in session. Sept. 2 is the start of a brand new academic year. Yep, there are new teachers, new classrooms, new subjects to
When Steve Coronella saved a few noteworthy copies of Boston's daily papers in August 1974, he knew he was preserving a piece of history
The following was submitted by Carey McDonald: This is a moment when so much of what we love about our communities seems at risk. Our next state senator for the 5th Middlesex District must be ready to tackle the urgent challenges we face, and that’s why I’m running.
The following was submitted by the campaign to elect Rep. Christine Barber: Decisions about abortion care belong to a patient and their doctor. No one else. That conviction is why I filed H.5595, An Act Prioritizing Patient Access to Care. On Wednesday, July 22, the Massachusetts House of Representatives
The following is an open letter submitted by the WinCAM board of directors: Dear Select Board Members and the Winchester community: On behalf of the WinCAM Board of Directors, I thank you for allowing the time to share this open letter regarding recent changes at the station. For more than
My older brother Paul and I were winter babies. Paul was born on Christmas Day in 1956 and I followed him two years and 10 days later. As a result, we often suffered the indignity of a combined birthday party. In my brother’s case, there was the additional misery
Our stalwart columnist Steve Coronella would be grateful if moonlighting MDs stuck to their day jobs
The following was submitted by the Committee to Elect Stephen G. Ternullo: Republican candidate for state representative Stephen Ternullo criticized Rep. Michael Day for supporting the Legislature’s $63.4 billion state budget, saying it continues Beacon Hill’s pattern of increasing spending while failing to provide meaningful relief for
Despite an increasing number of fully accredited Irish citizens with unusual surnames — such as Olympic badminton player Nhat Nguyen, world class sprinter Rhasidat Adeleke, and hip hop artist Denise Chaila — it’s a safe bet that any round-up of common family names here will produce the usual suspects: Murphy,
Established in 1973 by the National Trust for Historic Preservation, annual Preservation Month is meant to celebrate our historic treasures, highlight our architectural heritage and raise awareness of the social and economic benefits of preserving our history and historic places. The Town of Winchester has maintained its small-town charm,
To the Editor: I run on the Tri-Community bike path from Winchester to Stoneham and beyond frequently. I know people say graffiti leads to negative outcomes, but the article [“How graffiti detracts from bike paths: A spray-painted ride along the Tri-Community Greenway”] neglected to include how amazing
