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MEET THE ARTIST - Jay Sullivan paints, photographs unique works of art
Elm Street resident Jay Sullivan has not only taken many photographs over the years, but he has digitally enhanced many of them, some to turn into more interesting pictures, but others just for fun. Sullivan earned an MFA in painting from The School of the Museum of Fine Arts and
Winchester Affordable Housing Trust holding Aug. 25 community meeting
The Winchester Affordable Housing Trust (AHT) is holding a community meeting on Monday, Aug. 25 at 7 p.m. in Winchester Town Hall, relating to the renovation and sale of the house and land located on 160 Forest St. The AHT is overseeing the development of this town-owned property and
Winchester Public Library to hold LED Mini Golf for kids
The following was submitted by the Winchester Public Library: On Saturday, Aug. 23, the Winchester Public Library, 80 Washington St., will be hosting LED Mini Golf to celebrate the end of the Summer Reading program. The event will take place in the Children’s Room and the library lawn, from
School of HONK to hold concert on Griffin Terrace
The following was submitted by the Griffin Museum: The Griffin Museum and Winchester Cultural District are excited to welcome the School of Honk to Winchester on Sunday, Aug. 24, beginning at 2:30 p.m. at the Griffin Terrace, 67 Shore Road. The event starts at the Griffin Terrace for
Jenks Center to host historical portrayal of Frances Perkins
The following was submitted by Janet Parnes: On Tuesday, Sept. 2, the Jenks Center will host a portrayal of a woman described as one of America’s most influential women of the first half of the 20th century. Yet, Frances Perkins’ story languishes in history’s dusty archives. Soak up
REVIEW: A lazy afternoon meal of goodness at the Black Horse Tavern in Winchester
It was a quiet Sunday at the Black Horse Tavern when we stopped in for a late lunch, but it was still lively. The atmosphere was laid back, but the staff was attentive and I was ready to be waited on! I have been wanting to try the Tavern mostly
Another source of local news for Winchester neighborhood
There’s a new print publication in Winchester, produced by several members of Ashley Shie Semones-Howe’s family. She calls it “148 Neighborhood Reporter” after the family’s home address. It has a print run of two — one that Ashley keeps in a folder, and one that her children can
10 things you probably don’t know about the Fourth of July
For most people, the Fourth of July is about barbecues, fireworks and enjoying the warm summertime weather. But here are 10 things, we bet you didn’t know about the holiday! 1) July 4 is not the actual date of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. The Second Continental
Winchester’s Insight Recovery Treatment Center receives mental health license, grows location offerings
It’s been almost a year since Insight Recovery Treatment Center opened its doors in Winchester. And in that time, the need for treatment and support services has grown so much that owners Steven Kent, Jon Baer and Rich Trainor are expanding. “That’s been our goal from the beginning,
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Winchester News holding summer donation campaign
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
A Social Gazetteer’s View: Welcome to this space...and more
Welcome to this space — My regular contribution, hopefully monthly, to informing, challenging, and sharing some thinking about a world, where rationality can serve an active role, in a world of chaos. My own background, is often thought to be interesting, challenging, even a bit inspiring, as I had parents, who
REVIEW: A lazy afternoon meal of goodness at the Black Horse Tavern in Winchester
It was a quiet Sunday at the Black Horse Tavern when we stopped in for a late lunch, but it was still lively. The atmosphere was laid back, but the staff was attentive and I was ready to be waited on! I have been wanting to try the Tavern mostly
