Early voting opens Saturday; register by Aug. 22

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Early voting opens Aug. 22 for Sept. 1 State Primary; registration deadline same day

Town Clerk MaryEllen Marshall says in-person early voting for the Sept. 1 State Primary begins Saturday, Aug. 22, in the Winchester Room on the first floor of Town Hall, with an ADA entrance and designated ADA parking at the rear. Hours run 9 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday through Thursday, and 8 a.m.-noon Friday, Aug. 28. Aug. 22 is also the deadline to register to vote, at 11:59 p.m.; the state primary warrant is being mailed to every Winchester household.

Winchester News

Art in August reception spotlights Wendy Jo New and Holly Khalil at Bespoke

A free meet-the-artist reception runs Thursday, Aug. 20, 6-8 p.m. at Bespoke of Winchester, 27 Church St., featuring jewelry artist Wendy Jo New and painter/block-print artist Holly Khalil, with refreshments served.

Winchester Cultural Council

Zoning Board of Appeals holds public hearing tonight

The Winchester Zoning Board of Appeals meets Thursday, Aug. 20, at 7 p.m. in the Waterfield Room at Town Hall to review zoning variances and petitions.

Town of Winchester

Sip & Spin: Mocktail Edition pottery class held tonight

Studio on the Common hosts a beginner wheel-throwing and glazing class, Sip & Spin: Mocktail Edition, Thursday, Aug. 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m. at 22 Church St.; $120 includes snacks and mocktails.

Town of Winchester

Business leader and philanthropist John Reno dies

Longtime Winchester resident John Findley "Jack" Reno, who gave $1 million to Winchester Hospital in 2013, has died; his obituary was published Aug. 19.

Legacy

Fall Pre-K and K-2 soccer registration closes Aug. 25

Winchester Soccer Club's Fall 2026 Pre-K (ages 3-5) and Sandlot (grades K-2) developmental programs remain open for registration through Tuesday, Aug. 25.

Winchester Soccer Club

Griffin Museum hosts artist talk with Pulitzer winner Preston Gannaway Saturday

The Griffin Museum of Photography holds an in-person talk and reception Saturday, Aug. 22, at 2:30 p.m., with Pulitzer Prize winner Preston Gannaway discussing her solo exhibition "Remember Me."

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Griffin hosts online talk with juried exhibition award winners tonight

The Griffin Museum of Photography hosts an online conversation Thursday, Aug. 20, 7-8:30 p.m., with 32nd Juried Members Exhibition award winners Patricia McElroy and Nina Nelson.

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New $1.99M High Street Colonial holds open house today

A newly listed four-bedroom, 2.5-bath Colonial at 85 High St., which hit the market Aug. 19, held its first open house Thursday, Aug. 20, from 2-3 p.m.

Andrea Forsythe

Wildwood Cemetery Advisory Committee meets tonight

The Wildwood Cemetery Advisory Committee meets Thursday, Aug. 20, at 6:30 p.m. at the Wildwood Cemetery office, 34 Palmer St.

Town of Winchester

Teen Craft Time makes dice trays today

Teen Craft Time: Dice Trays meets Thursday, Aug. 20, 3:30-5 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room at Winchester Public Library.

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Kids can try beginner loom knitting at library today

Beginner Loom Knitting for Kids meets Thursday, Aug. 20, 4:30-5:30 p.m. in the Storytime Room at Winchester Public Library for children in grades 2-5; registration required.

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Wright-Locke Farm hosts 'Height of Summer Supper' tonight

Wright-Locke Farm hosts its three-course, plated "Height of Summer Supper" Thursday, Aug. 20, 6:30-8:30 p.m., featuring peak-season ingredients from the farm's gardens.

Wright-Locke Farm