Daily brief · Winchester, MA
Select Board backs seven CPA project requests
August 22, 2026
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Select Board advances seven CPA project requests
The Select Board endorsed seven Community Preservation applications covering town land under its care, including Packer-Ellis tennis and McDonald Court resurfacing, a Leonard Field Pavilion master plan, a Nutile Field master plan, Greenway safety work and 140 balcony seats in Town Hall. The vote awarded no money; it sends the applications as written to the Winchester Committee on Community Preservation, which decides what to recommend. Anything recommended would still need approval at fall Town Meeting.
Winchester News
Jehlen backs Barber in 2nd Middlesex Senate primary
State Sen. Pat Jehlen endorsed state Rep. Christine Barber Friday in the Democratic primary for the 2nd Middlesex Senate seat, which includes Winchester.
Winchester News
First Congregational Church to host summer youth program
First Congregational Church in Winchester is taking registrations for its free three-day "Stepping Stones Adventures" program, running Aug. 24-26 with Bible lessons, games, arts and STEM projects for grades K-5.
First Congregational Church, Winchester, MA
Library brings crafts and resources to the Farmers Market
Winchester Public Library staff are at the Farmers Market today, Aug. 22, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. with crafts and information on library programs.
Winchester Public Library
Winchester Cultural Council awards $14,625 in local arts grants
The Winchester Cultural Council awarded $14,625 across 21 grants in its 2026 program, funded through the Massachusetts Cultural Council and the town budget.
Winchester Cultural Council
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