OPINION: When Ted Turner returned the call
The media pioneer’s gesture in a small newsroom revealed how loyalty, memory and respect could matter as much as fame.
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OPINION: Winchester’s Sanborn Carriage House has a grand old heritage
The Sanborn Carriage House has been in the news lately, with the recent Town Meeting voting in favor of its preservation following decades of disuse and neglect. An important piece of Winchester’s architectural history, the building completes the story of one of the town’s most ambitious families. Winchester
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Family thanks Winchester community for continuing to honor David Carr’s memory
Nearly 30 years after the loss of a Winchester resident, David Carr, a beloved son, brother, and friend, the Winchester community continues to demonstrate that remembrance and compassion can endure time. In 1997, my brother David passed unexpectedly the day after his 21st birthday, leaving behind a grieving family. A
Old friends, public service, and a campaign for the community
As a veteran of a number of political campaigns, kickoff events always bring a mix of emotions for me. Excitement, hope, anxiety, fear: they typically run the complete spectrum. While I have been lucky enough to run and participate in a number of different campaigns at this point, the kickoff
I voted No on the Social Media Bill and Winchester families deserve to know why
Last week the House passed H.5349, which bans social media for children under 14 and requires age verification for all users. I voted no, but the vote advanced the bill forward with a tally of 129-25. I understand the impulse behind this bill. Parents are worried about the
The Ripple Effect: One person can make a difference in their community
It didn’t feel like a big moment at the time. I asked the speaker I had just heard at a conference in early 1990: “Do you offer workshops that are open to the public?” I was struck by his presentation that opened up a new way for me to
There should be more engineers in Congress
I am an engineer. I make decisions on engineering design, assembly, operation, inspection, and maintenance of engineering systems of all kinds based on data-driven facts. The same dependence on factual truth is typical of scientist and medical practitioners. Who would feel comfortable with a surgeon’s advice if it
Winchester Beat looks at override in new Perspectives show
The following was submitted by Winchester Beat: Winchester Beat announced a new program this week called Winchester Perspectives. The first episode focuses on the proposed override and the State of the Town (SOTT) process, featuring a conversation with SOTT members Paras Bhayani, Stefanie Mnayarji, and Derek Ross. “The idea is
Jenks Science and Tech Talks discuss AI topics
The AI bubble myth – intelligence incorporated and the global race On Feb. 13, a member of the International Hall of Fame of Women in Technology, Dr. Jennie Hwang, added another dimension to our discussion of AI. Many of us will remember the “dot com” bubble of the late 1990s and
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Thank you, Winchester, for your donations
Dear Editor, I am writing to thank the residents of Winchester for demonstrating their community spirit and commitment to sustainability by donating nearly 160,000 pounds of clothing and household goods to Morgan Memorial Goodwill Industries in 2025. Goodwill is a community-based nonprofit that relies on these donations to
Civics: The operating manual For government
Civics, is a vital set of concepts, that everyone — students, teachers, voters, and actually, all individuals in society — should know, and in one way or another, participate in. Civic Learning Week — from Monday, March 9 through Friday, March 13, 2026 — is an opportunity to learn, reflect, and share knowledge of
Salvation Army thanks Winchester for Red Kettle Campaign support
To the Editor: As we begin 2026, The Salvation Army Massachusetts Division would like to express our heartfelt gratitude to the residents, businesses, and volunteers in the Winchester area who supported the 2025 Red Kettle Campaign. Your generosity and kindness during the holiday season brought comfort, hope, and tangible support
Yes, Virginia...There is a Santa Claus
Editor’s Note: Francis P. Church’s editorial, “Yes Virginia, There is a Santa Claus” first appeared in The New York Sun in 1897, and was reprinted annually until 1949 when the paper went out of business. When it first appeared, it was an immediate sensation, and became one of
‘Lights of Love’ in Winchester looking for donations this holiday season
Dear friends and supporters: My husband and I founded the “Lights of Love” – Winchester in 2004. For more than two decades, the “Lights of Love” has illuminated our Town Center and downtown area all year round – a glowing tribute in memory of our deceased children, family members and friends whose
The return of the winter paunch is nothing to worry about — Just ask any squirrel
Over the past couple of weeks there’s been a familiar seasonal sighting around our Dublin house. The object in question usually appears when I’m stepping into the shower or getting ready for bed, and it’s a 100% reliable sign that summer and autumn have ended and colder
‘Lights of Love’ in Winchester looking for donations this holiday season
Dear friends and supporters: My husband and I founded the “Lights of Love” – Winchester in 2004. For more than two decades, the “Lights of Love” has illuminated our Town Center and downtown area all year round – a glowing tribute in memory of our deceased children, family members and friends whose