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Epiphany Christmas Fair continues 30-year tradition

The Parish of the Epiphany continues a 30-year tradition of an annual Christmas Fair on Saturday, Nov. 18 from 10:00 am to 4:00 pm, 70 Church Street, Winchester. Browse through a variety of unique and beautifully crafted, warm, and cozy gifts, and support this tradition spanning three decades.

Orphan parcel purchase gets TM nod

Monday evening’s Town Meeting voted to buy the so-called “orphan” parcel from the MBTA for $155,000.  The parcel is the driveway running from Waterfield Rd. into the parking lot next to the T station.  According to Planning Board Chair Diab Jerius, the lot is essential if the town

“Say No to Rat Poison” speaker at the Farm on Wednesday

November 15, 7:00pm – 8:30pm, “The Rat Poison Problem: How Rodenticides Are Harming Wildlife, Pets, and People” Save Arlington Wildlife founder Laura Kiesel will talk on Wednesday about the string of high-profile wildlife deaths due to rat poisoning, such as Mystic River watershed bald eagle MK who died this

Both Lynch solar panel articles approved by Town Meeting

Town meeting voted Monday night under two separate articles to allow the town to either purchase the Lynch school solar panels outright or enter into an agreement to lease the equipment.  The Select Board will decide which option is best for the town after the construction bids come in for

Article 29 at Town Meeting causes stir

By Tara Hughes Nov. 14, 2023 revised on Nov. 15, 2023  A citizen’s petition at Monday night’s Town Meeting caused quite a stir with the moderator being challenged about Robert’s Rules of Order, and the petitioner proposing an amendment.  Precinct 1 Town Meeting Member Timothy Matthews presented

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