🌱 Patch AM: How will the new MIAA playoff format reshape Winchester High football?

Also, don’t miss 2026 Peabody Community Market on the Winchester Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: What Winchester’s precincts revealed in two high-stakes Senate primaries.

Also, don’t miss Try a Free Music Class—September 8-12 on the Winchester Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: RSM Winchester classes are enrolling for 2026-27 academic year and 11 more events

You won’t want to miss Sing with Lexington Pops Chorus on the Winchester Patch calendar

Affordability and the Seniors of Winchester and Stoneham

Addressing the growing challenges of housing costs, fixed incomes, and aging in place

🌱 Patch AM: RSM Winchester classes are enrolling for 2026-27 academic year and 12 more events

Also check out Sing with Lexington Pops Chorus on the Winchester Patch calendar

🌱 Patch AM: RSM Winchester classes are enrolling for 2026-27 academic year and 12 more events

And on the Winchester Patch calendar - Sing with Lexington Pops Chorus

🌱 Patch AM: What Winchester’s Select Board decided about the town manager’s contract extension

And on the Winchester Patch calendar - Sing with Lexington Pops Chorus

Winchester Delegation and Mass. Legislature Pass Bill to Enhance Child Welfare

New law establishes a Foster Child Bill of Rights and strengthens oversight and accountability of the state's child welfare system.

🌱 Patch AM: Curious who actually runs Winchester and controls your tax dollars?

And check out Riverfest 2026 on the Winchester Patch calendar

Winchester Delegation & Legislature Pass Law Keeping Book Bans out of Massachusetts Schools and Libraries

New law creates clear guidelines for how schools and public libraries decide which books to make available and how and when to remove them.

Obituary - Anne B. Hilliard

Lifelong resident of Winchester.

Winchester Delegation and Mass. Legislature Bring Oversight to Massachusetts’ Unregulated Home Care Industry

New law establishes a licensure process for home care agencies to ensure that consumers receive quality non-medical services.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Vote to Increase Legislative Transparency

Legislature increases residents’ access to information about how decisions are made inside the state legislature and the governor’s office.

Obituary - Marie T. Ambessi

Visitation is Friday, Aug. 7 from 8:30-9:30 AM in Costello Funeral Home. Funeral Mass is at 10AM in St. Mary's Church.

Legislature Approves “Blue Envelope” Program to Make Traffic Stops Safer for Drivers with Autism and Police

Winchester legislators support new law giving drivers with autism a simple, clear way to alert police officers of their diagnosis.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass Major Economic Development Legislation

Bill lifts up small businesses, surges housing production, reins in AI dangers, invests in research, & restricts electric scooters/e-bikes.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass Bill to Better Protect Healthcare Workers from Assault

Responding to a high rate of violent incidents, the Senate acted to improve security protocols at hospitals and other healthcare facilities.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Crack Down on Big Social Media Companies that Target Youth

Senate passes bill that would limit features such as autoplay, “infinite scroll,” and intrusive algorithms for youth accounts.

Winchester Delegation Secures $200,000 for Local Priorities in State Budget

Legislature passes fiscally responsible $63.4 billion Fiscal Year 2027 state budget.

Obituary - Kathleen A. Forester

Visiting Hours will be held in the Costello Funeral Home, 177 Washington St., Winchester, on Wednesday, July 15, 2026, from 9AM-12 noon.

Sen. Lewis, Reps. Day & Ciccolo, & Legislature Enact Early Literacy Bill to Boost Student Reading Proficiency

New law strengthens early literacy education for students by ensuring reading instruction is rooted in proven, evidence-based practices.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Act to Lower Energy Costs While Protecting Climate Goals

New energy affordability legislation is projected to deliver billions in savings to ratepayers.

Obituary - Sherrell "Sherry" Bingham Downes

April 1, 1941 - July 1, 2026

Stephen Ternullo: Day’s State Budget Vote Leaves Stoneham and Winchester Taxpayers Paying the Price

Why Are Property Taxes Going Up?

Winchester Delegation & Legislature Pass Bill Modernizing Law to Promote Respect for People w/ Disabilities

Mass. Legislature removes and updates outdated and offensive terminology.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Make It Easier to See a Primary Care Doctor

Senate bill aims to reduce healthcare costs for residents and make it easier to find a primary care clinician in Massachusetts.

Winchester Delegation and Mass. Legislature Pass Supplemental Budget to Fund Projects in Winchester

Legislature uses $1 billion+ of Fair Share revenue to ease pressure caused by strained local school budgets and invest in transit projects.

WINCHESTER HISTORICAL SOCIETY Awarded $300,000 Cummings Grant

WINCHESTER nonprofit receives 3 years of funding from Cummings Foundation

Stephen Ternullo Candidate for State Representative in 31st Middlesex District

Wants to Tackle Massachusetts Affordability Crisis

Obituary - Jane Ellen Robinson

Visiting Hours are Wednesday, June 17, from 5-8PM. Funeral Service is Thurs., June 18 at 11AM in Crawford Memorial United Methodist Church.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass Child Welfare Bill

The Mass. Senate's new legislation safeguards the wellbeing of children, particularly those in state and foster care.

Priced Out: Massachusetts and Winchester Attempt to Tackle Housing Crisis

Winchester can improve affordability by expanding housing options and altering zoning near transit and town centers.

Obituary - Melissa A. (Marasca) Errico "Missy"

Visiting Hours will be held in the Costello Funeral Home, 177 Washington St., Winchester, on Friday, June 5, 2026, from 2-6PM.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass Fiscal Year 2027 State Budget, Supporting Municipalities and Residents

Massachusetts Senate approves $63.4 billion state budget to continue supporting residents and investing in the state’s future.

Senator Lewis and Mass. Senate Pass PROTECT Act to Defend Residents from Federal Immigration Overreach

The PROTECT Act holds law enforcement accountable and prohibits immigration arrests at courthouses, houses of worship, schools, & hospitals.

Obituary - Noel A. Thyson

A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, May 27 @ 11AM in the Parish of the Epiphany, 50 Church St. in Winchester.

Obituary - Julio Rodriguez

Visiting Hours are at Costello Funeral Home on Friday, May 8 from 10AM-12 noon, with a Funeral Service in the funeral home at 12 noon.

Senator Lewis Honored by Housing Families as a 2026 Housing Hero

Housing Families selected Senator Lewis for being a consistent advocate for housing stability for the state’s most vulnerable residents.

Stephen Ternullo Condemns Michael Day’s Vote Against Voter ID

Stephen Ternullo Condemns Michael Day’s Vote Against Voter ID

Obituary - Hana Pyro

Visiting Hours in Costello Funeral Home are Sat., May 9 @ 9:30 AM followed by a Funeral Mass in St. Mary's Church at 11 AM.