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WinCAM Director Wants Streaming Services Taxed

By Joyce Westner August 3, 2023 – At a recent State House hearing, WinCAM Executive Director David Gauthier testified for the need to support local cable access TV as their revenues have been steadily decreasing.  In 1984 Congress imposed a 5% tax on cable services using the argument that they were

So You Want to Play Pickleball

by Joyce Westner July 31, 2023.  Many sports-minded residents have embraced the relatively new game of pickleball, and there are many places to play, from public courts, private clubs, to the Jenks Center whose members can take lessons from a local “Pickleball Ambassador.”  And she’s hoping the town will

Winchester Hospital New President Visits the Jenks

By Joyce Westner  July 28, 2023.  Al Campbell introduced himself to Winchester seniors on Wednesday at the Jenks Center by telling stories about his mother’s influence on his career choices.  Born in Guyana, Campbell’s family moved to the US when he was nine, and his mother worked as

Is Winchester Accessible?

by Joyce Westner July 23, 2023.  From curb cuts to accessible parking spaces to “Light It Up Blue” for autistic awareness, Winchester accommodates many types of disabilities but Americans with Disabilities Act Coordinator Mike Towne is hoping to provide more assistive technologies for residents.  ADA in Winchester is three people,

Griffin Museum Closed for Renovations

By Joyce Westner July 17, 2023.  Trying to get some inside time during the heat and rain?  Alas, you can’t go to The Griffin Museum because it’s closed until September 1 while they renovate the interior but there’s still a lot of art to see.  According to

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