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After a contentious debate on Monday night, the Select Board has voted 3-2 (with Michael Bettencourt and Michelle Prior voting in the negative) to move forward with the Purchase and Sale (P&S) Agreement with the abutters of 20 Glenwood Ave for $40,000. Several residents spoke during public
The Jenks Center continues to be a locus of activity, with recent visitor levels rivaling those before 2020. With increased attendance, additional programs and service are offered to seniors and their friends. This includes opportunities for building community through intergenerational and intercultural activities. The 2020 Census reveals that Winchester continues
There’s a new church in town, St. Peter’s Anglican Church of Uganda, in the former Second Congregational Church on Washington St. Rev. Amos Kimera is the rector and pictures on Facebook show the ribbon cutting ceremony on Oct. 25. The church spokesperson could not be reached for a
Winchester poll workers were puzzled when they received a letter from Town Clerk MaryEllen Lannon saying, “The Town will not need your assistance this upcoming election season,” despite the fact that the town’s website is advertising for new poll workers. https://www.winchester.us/CivicAlerts.aspx?AID=1613 The