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WinCAM moving to Parkhurst School after board doesn’t renew Swanton Street lease
WinCAM is moving. Winchester Community Access & Media’s (WinCAM) board on June 17 voted 5-1 not to renew the lease at its 32 Swanton St. location, where the local cable access station has been housed since June 2014 and instead relocate to the Parkhurst School on Emerson Road.
Meet the Cheeses: A Taste of New England at Nouvelle Maison
The following was submitted by Nouvelle Maison: On Thursday, July 2, celebrate the incredible cheeses being made right here in the region as we mark the 250th anniversary of American independence. In this guided tasting, come explore standout cheeses from New England creameries while learning about the farms, traditions, and
Last session in free series for families with loved ones struggling with Substance Use Disorder
The following was submitted by the Winchester Health Department: Do you have a loved one struggling with Substance Use Disorder? You are not alone! Come to a free series offering connection, education, and hope for parents, caregivers and loved ones. Join Barrie Brian, family peer recovery coach, on Wednesday, July
The Winchester Farmers Market is open for business!
Winchester’s Farmers Market, a community gathering place since 2008, is now open! The market, which operates from the second Saturday in June until the last Saturday in October, is open from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Town Common. Come and shop for fresh fruits and
Repair Café will be open June 20 at First Congregational Church
The following was submitted by the Repair Café: On Saturday, June 20, the Repair Café will take place from 9 a.m.-12:30 p.m., in Chidley Hall at First Congregational Church, 21 Church St. Sewing and knitting repairs, knives or scissors sharpening, electronics and lamp repair, furniture fixing
Winchester School Committee chair Tim Matthews honored with inaugural Commonwealth Pride Award
Supporters say his advocacy in Winchester extends beyond schools, including work tied to the town’s Human Rights Commission.
Winchester residents celebrate Pride at first Tea Dance
To the tune of ‘70s disco, 30 people gathered in the Griffin Museum of Photography for a tea dance event Sunday afternoon. The event, done in collaboration with the Network for Social Justice, was held June 14, from 2 to 5 p.m. and was hosted in the outdoor area
PHOTOS: Winchester’s Mill Pond draws heron
There are times in life when we should stop and enjoy the world around us. We here at Winchester News were reminded of that this week when a photographer named Raphaelle Cruz sent us this lovely note: “Hello! I am a photographer working out of Lincoln, Massachusetts. I frequently come
Glitter, sticky notes and a call to keep fighting: Winchester marks sixth annual PRIDEfest
On a display board near the middle of the Winchester Town Common, a question waited in marker: “What do you wish people understood?” By Thursday evening the sticky-note answers had multiplied. “Everyone deserves love and respect.” “Identities aren’t fixed.” “Be you! And be rainbow.” One read simply, “There
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Glitter, sticky notes and a call to keep fighting: Winchester marks sixth annual PRIDEfest
On a display board near the middle of the Winchester Town Common, a question waited in marker: “What do you wish people understood?” By Thursday evening the sticky-note answers had multiplied. “Everyone deserves love and respect.” “Identities aren’t fixed.” “Be you! And be rainbow.” One read simply, “There
Winchester High School graduates the Class of 2026
Winchester High School graduated 370 students in the Class of 2026 on Friday, June 5, 2026. The following is a list of all the students who graduated: Milla Viktoria Aberg, Felix Daniel Sullivan Abruzzese, Benjamin Michael Acker, Sarah Marjorie Adams, Jack William Allen, Emil Bernard Altaras, Sydney Gwendolyn Andella, Anamaria
Network for Social Justice expands events to celebrate Pride in Winchester
The Network of Social Justice is teaming up with other organizations this June to bring a variety of events to Winchester for Pride month. The organization will be hosting five Pride events throughout the month while partnering with the Family Action Network of Winchester (FAN), the First Congregational Church of
