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James A. Johnson III
James A. Johnson III, Longtime Winchester Resident, Passes Away at 71 It is with deep regret that we share the passing of James A. Johnson III, a lifelong resident of Winchester, Massachusetts, who passed away on Wednesday, April 16, 2025 at the age of 71. He was the beloved husband
Winchester Civics Action Project Showcase to take place May 3
The following was submitted by the League of Women Voters of Winchester: On Saturday, May 3, the League of Women Voters of Winchester will host the Winchester Civics Action Project Showcase at the McCall Middle School, 458 Main St., from 2-3:30 p.m. The Winchester Civics Action Project Showcase
Network for Social Justice celebrates local women leaders in STEM
The following was submitted to Winchester News by the Network for Social Justice. Nearly 100 people including students, parents, teachers, and professionals in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) gathered at the Griffin Museum of Photography on Saturday, April 5, for an event to honor local women leaders in STEM
Save June 7 for Winchester’s annual Town Day event
The following was submitted by Allan Eyden, co-chair of the Town Day Committee: Winchester will hold its 44th annual Town Day on Saturday, June 7, with the Block Party on the previous Friday evening. Exhibitor registration for Town Day 2025 is now open at www.townday.org. We are delighted
‘The Colonel’ to be shown at the Jenks Center
The following was submitted by Peter G. Engeldrum: On Friday, April 11, Winchester resident Peter G. Engeldrum will present “The Colonel,” from 1-3 p.m., at the Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road, Winchester. “The Colonel” is a film of the story of William Parsons Winchester, the namesake of the Town
Winchester Public Library introduces its new seed catalog
Library-goers might be surprised to see the return of an old-fashioned card catalog cabinet, and even more surprised to see what it contains. Not cards but garden seeds, the brainchild of Young Adult and Reference Librarian Amanda Gogel. “I started gardening two years ago,” she says, “and I wanted to
Rabbit and cold damage: a tough winter in our gardens
I have seen some extensive and unexpected rabbit damage over the past few weeks as I have been getting out into client’s gardens. As someone who recommends plants and helps people in the fight to protect their plants, this is becoming an even more varied and moving target. Every
PET OF THE WEEK: Bailey Blue
Jessica Jussino is the pet parent of Bailey Blue, a 2 1/2-year-old golden retriever. Bailey is well-known around Winchester. Artie at Fells Ace Hardware was one of her first friends and taught her “paw” when she was only a few months old. She also loves Emi and Jill at
Boston Saxophone Quartet pays tribute to Peter Franchi with music, art at Jenks Center
Peter Franchi was fond of paintings that represented the vivid beauty of life, most notably “Luncheon of the Boating Party” by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, one of his favorite pieces. Renowned for his incredible artistic talent, Franchi passed away December 2024 at the age of 87. A beloved member of the Winchester
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Winchester Public Library introduces its new seed catalog
Library-goers might be surprised to see the return of an old-fashioned card catalog cabinet, and even more surprised to see what it contains. Not cards but garden seeds, the brainchild of Young Adult and Reference Librarian Amanda Gogel. “I started gardening two years ago,” she says, “and I wanted to
Boston Saxophone Quartet pays tribute to Peter Franchi with music, art at Jenks Center
Peter Franchi was fond of paintings that represented the vivid beauty of life, most notably “Luncheon of the Boating Party” by Pierre-Auguste Renoir, one of his favorite pieces. Renowned for his incredible artistic talent, Franchi passed away December 2024 at the age of 87. A beloved member of the Winchester
Organ extravaganza celebrates Winchester’s 175th and Bach’s 340th
Call it serendipity that paved the way for the organ extravaganza coming to First Congregational Church on March 21. Rev. Jane Ring Frank said they chose the date for a concert some time ago when they were setting the Ripley Concert Series Calendar. Frank said because she works with the
