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Discussion on Voting Rights Act of 1965 to be held Feb. 29

On Feb. 29, the League of Women Voters of Winchester, in collaboration with Winchester High School and Harvard Case Method Institute for Education and Democracy, presents “MLK and the Struggle for Black Voting: A Case Study in Expanding Democracy,” an in-depth discussion on the landmark Voting Rights Act of 1965,

Everett Ave culvert work may not solve flooding problem

It’s one of Winchester's finest streets, lined with manicured lawns and grand homes, many with spectacular views of the Mystic Lake.  But a few times a year, when Mother Nature acts up and dumps torrential rains, one end of Everett Avenue becomes almost impassable due to flooding.

School budget increases 4.7%, but still level funded

The school budget is going up by nearly 5%, but officials say there are no extras and only contractual increases. The School Committee presented its fiscal year 2025 budget Tuesday night to the public, a proposed $66.2 million, an increase of 4.74%. Additionally, a question and answer session

Liora Norwich leaving Network for Social Justice

Following a nearly five-year term, Liora Norwich is leaving her position as executive director of the Network for Social Justice.  The organization will miss her transformative leadership. She brought boundless positive energy, a creative and collaborative approach to problem-solving, and deep knowledge and professional expertise in both nonprofit management and

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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