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Select Board delays Town Manager's contract renewal

Town Manager Christopher Senior's first formal evaluation returned overall category ratings above the "satisfactory" mark his contract requires, and board members' completed forms indicated support for extending him through Dec. 31, 2027. But when Vice Chair William McGonigle moved to exercise the one-year renewal option, no one seconded, pushing the decision to late August. Michelle Prior said she wanted the board's February goals for Senior, his self-assessment and a proposed set of new goals in one packet before voting; McGonigle argued the contract conditions renewal on the evaluation alone.

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Cambridge man charged with cyberstalking evicted Winchester partners

Federal prosecutors announced Aug. 13, 2026 that 33-year-old Patrick McDonald of Cambridge was charged with cyberstalking and making death threats against former business partners who had evicted him from a Winchester residence.

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Lawmakers hail passage of statewide autism 'Blue Envelope' law

On Aug. 11, 2026, Winchester's legislative delegation praised the permanent establishment of the 'Blue Envelope' program, which lets drivers with autism signal their diagnosis to police during traffic stops.

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Winchester wins $90,094 Green Community grant for upgrades

The Town of Winchester was awarded a $90,094 Green Communities Grant on Aug. 13, 2026 to fund energy-efficient window replacements at Mystic School and lighting upgrades at McCall Middle School.

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Kids' musical storytime at the library Friday

Winchester Public Library hosts 'Shake Rattle and Read' for ages 2-3 today, Aug. 14, from 10:30-11:15 a.m. in the Children's Room, with music, instruments and books; no registration required.

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Teen board-game afternoon at the library

Winchester Public Library hosts a drop-in Board Game Afternoon for grades 6-12 today, Aug. 14, from 3:30-5 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room, with games and snacks.

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Griffin offers online portfolio-review workshop

Starting Aug. 15, 2026 from 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m., Griffin Museum of Photography offers a two-session online workshop on preparing for portfolio reviews, led by Executive Director Crista Dix, with a second session Aug. 29.

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Griffin hosts Sunday photo networking event

On Aug. 16, 2026 from 9:30 a.m.-noon, Griffin Museum of Photography hosts its August Coffee and Conversation member networking event at 67 Shore Road, offering peer critique with Executive Director Crista Dix.

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Wheaton Mahoney reception at Griffin Museum

On Aug. 16, 2026 from 2:30-4 p.m., Griffin Museum of Photography hosts an artist reception for Wheaton Mahoney, including a walk-through of her site-specific installation 'The Forgotten' on the museum grounds.

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WHS staff and coaches complete 70k-step walk for ALS

On Aug. 12, 2026, ten Winchester High School teachers and coaches took part in the third annual 70,000-step walk to Danvers to raise funds for ALS research.

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