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Heat wave: library, Jenks Center open to cool off
August 10, 2026
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Heat wave prompts town to open library, Jenks Center as cooling spots
The town's high heat alert, issued Aug. 5, covers a seven-day heat wave expected across Massachusetts. Residents can drop into the library and the Jenks Center during business hours to cool off. The town also points residents to its Extreme Heat guidance for tips on staying safe.
Town of Winchester
GBSC Young Company Summer Festival runs through August 16
The Greater Boston Stage Company's Young Company Summer Festival features five fully staged musicals performed by nearly 100 students in grades 4-12, including Winchester actors, running through August 16.
Winchester News
1199SEIU endorses Kate Lipper-Garabedian for state Senate
Healthcare union 1199SEIU United Healthcare Workers East has endorsed State Representative Kate Lipper-Garabedian in the Democratic primary for the open 5th Middlesex District state Senate seat.
Winchester News
Book Ends hosts SciFi/Fantasy/Horror Book Club meeting
Book Ends Winchester holds its monthly genre book club today, Monday, August 10, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m., discussing Heather Fawcett's "Emily Wilde's Encyclopedia of Faeries."
Book Ends Winchester
Winchester Fire Department assists with Stoneham kitchen fire
On August 6, Winchester Fire crews provided mutual aid to help Stoneham firefighters extinguish a kitchen fire in a senior housing building on Duncklee Avenue.
John Guilfoil Public Relations
Commercial building at 10 Lowell Avenue sold for $4.1 million
The 18,500-square-foot light manufacturing property at 10 Lowell Avenue sold on August 5 to Pierce Property Services for future business expansion.
Boston Real Estate Times
WinCAM begins relocation to Parkhurst School amid budget deficit
Winchester Community Access & Media announced on August 4 that it has begun moving its broadcasting operations and offices to the Parkhurst School to resolve a structural budget deficit.
Winchester News
Chinese culture summer camp starts new session
Winchester School of Chinese Culture begins Session 6 of its Summer Chinese Program today, Monday, August 10, a Monday-Friday camp for ages 5-11 at Winchester Unitarian Church.
Winchester School of Chinese Culture
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