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Rabbits Invade Winchester Gardens

By Reed Pugh July 17, 2023.  Everyone is having challenges with rabbits in their gardens, and it has gotten worse in recent years. The following is an immersive dive into rabbits and strategies to manage their browsing on plants in your garden. First, there are, for the most part, two

Lake Street Bridge to Close

From Town Engineer Matt Shuman July 17, 2023.  July 13, 2023 RE: Lake Street Bridge Closure Dear Resident: Later this month, the Town will close the Lake Street bridge to vehicular traffic. The bridge will be closed at all times (24 hours per day, 7 days per week) for the

“High School Musical 2” Production

Special from Jade Scott July 17, 2023.  My name is Jade Scott and I am the head of publicity for Winchester Cooperative Theater. Winchester Cooperative Theater would like to inform you of this summer’s production of High School Musical 2, debuting July 27th and 28th at 11 AM and

Ducklings Rescued from Storm Drain

By Peter Cheimets July 13, 2023.  A few days ago, my wife Karen Benedek and I were trying to get in a walk between downpours when we came upon a mallard duck standing on Arlington Street quacking at a near hysterical pitch. We quickly determined that the duck was calling

July 10 - Building Inspector Al Wile Calls It a Day

By Jack LeMenager July 10, 2023.  In a year that has seen retirements of several long-time Winchester town staff members and managers, yet another one has served his last day. On June 30, veteran Winchester Building Commissioner and Zoning Enforcement Officer Al Wile bid adieu to his department and Town

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