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Vote by Mail offers choice, elections are expensive

The idea of having it your way when it comes to dinner isn’t new. So why not have the same options when it comes to elections? Eat in, take out or delivery. Town Clerk MaryEllen Lannon says it’s the same thing when you think about it. Eat in?

School Committee ‘supports’ work at Mystic, awaiting more information before final OK

Town officials have committed to undertake the replacement of the heating system at the Mystic School, which houses the Recreation Department and Kids Corner childcare program. The Select Board on Jan. 22 voted to earmark approximately $900,000 from ARPA funds, along with possible grants from either Green Communities or

Schools, state consider changes to literacy curriculum

Winchester parents have questions about literacy in the schools. Lots of questions. In fact, many frustrated parents have attended recent School Committee meetings to express concerns about improving the literacy curriculum.  At a recent public hearing on the education budget, several parents questioned where there might be money for literacy

Winchester continues support for Aidan McElhinney, family after traumatic brain injury

It was a short trip to Winchester, one Aidan McElhinney had made before. But it was a cold winter night and a patch of black ice caused the 18-year-old’s car to skid and crash. A month later, Aidan is still at Lahey Hospital, the Level 1 Trauma Center he

Winchester delegation 2024 agenda includes new projects, commuter rail station

It’s a new year and a new legislative session. Winchester’s delegation is excited by what that will mean for the community, including more funding, new projects and the grand opening of the long-awaited Winchester Commuter Rail Station. Sen. Jason Lewis is one of the people looking forward to

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