Featured
Winchester tracks canopy drop but relies on volunteers to clear invasive species
Volunteers with clippers pull tree of heaven each October, but public works reports zero removal requests this year
Jenks Center presents ‘Tagging Along: How Technology Is Transforming Shorebird Conservation’
The following was submitted by the Jenks Center: On Tuesday, Sept. 22, join Rebecca Linhart at the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road, from 6-7 p.m., for “Tagging Along: How Technology Is Transforming Shorebird Conservation.” This presentation will explore methods of tracking shorebirds and how these data inform conservation
Winchester Health Department to provide School Flu Clinics for students
The following was submitted by the town of Winchester: Parents can register their children for School Flu Clinics now through Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 11:59 p.m.. You may select any open appointment time, but note that appointment times are not the actual time your student will be vaccinated.
Jenks Center presents ‘Stone Age Science’ with Joshua Passell
The following was submitted by the Jenks Center: On Tuesday, Sept. 15, the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road, will host “Stone Age Science,” from 6-7 p.m., with Joshua Passell. The natural world is rich with mysteries, but not so mysterious that our ancient ancestors were unable to understand
Jenks Center to host ‘Urban Howl: The Hidden Lives of Massachusetts Coyotes’
The following was submitted by the Jenks Center: On Tuesday, Sept. 8, the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road, will host “Urban Howl: The Hidden Lives of Massachusetts Coyotes,” from 6-7 p.m., with Peter Abdu. Coyotes are a familiar but often misunderstood presence in communities across Massachusetts. For more
10 things we bet you didn’t know about Labor Day
Labor Day. It’s the first Monday in September and for many, the traditional end of summer and beginning of the all season. School starts, the holidays are around the corner and the warm weather turns crisp while the days grow shorter. But Labor Day isn’t just another holiday.
Winchester, Explained: What’s the School Committee’s role in town government?
Editor’s Note: Earlier this summer, we sent our intern Xiyue Eric Han out to meet public officials in Winchester and ask them what they do when it comes to town government. Here’s what he found out. Most people in Winchester only hear about the School Committee (SC) when
Cool Science Club uses hands-on learning to help Winchester kids solve mysteries
An engagement ring is missing. But no worries. The kids at the Cool Science Club are on the case. That’s right, more than 50 kids in grades Pre-K to rising ninth graders spent the week of Aug. 24 not only investigating who swiped Mike “Mr. Mike” Awvisus’ prized
Winchester Public Library concludes summer reading program with lawn games
On a cloudy Saturday afternoon, about 20 children and parents scattered inside and outside the Winchester Public Library. On the main lawn, three kids whipped hula hoops around while on the sidewalk atop a hill, another tried to shake ping pong balls out of a tissue box while parents socialized
Editors’ Picks
Select Board backs seven Winchester projects seeking Community Preservation money
Endorsement clears tennis courts, a regional trail and 140 Town Hall balcony seats to continue through a review that could reach fall Town Meeting — but no funding has been awarded.
Winchester Planning Board tables 972 Main St. discussion to Sept. 8
The Planning Board has tabled a discussion of a proposed development by the Treetop Group at 972 Main St. until its next meeting on Sept. 8. An abandoned muffler shop currently sits on the site. The Aug. 4 meeting was planned as a continuation of discussion from July when most
Winchester’s Sept. 1 primary: The races that will shape the Nov. 3 ballot
A precinct-by-precinct look at contenders, stakes and choices across federal, statewide, legislative and county contests.
