Comptroller: reserves at 17%, $2.2M turnbacks

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Winchester Comptroller Reports Strong Reserves, $2.2M in Turnback Savings

The Comptroller's FY26 financial update, dated Aug. 24 and covering the year through June 30, puts operating reserves at 17% of total revenue and transfers in — above the town's 10% policy target but down from 18% a year ago, a decline attributed to revenue growth against a relatively flat reserve balance. The town used $5.9 million of operating reserves and generated $5.7 million, including $3.445 million in surplus revenue and $2.248 million in turnbacks, which came largely from staff vacancies in Police, Fire and DPW. The report also notes that local receipts came in strong across categories and that FY27 revenue estimates will need adjustment based on FY26 results.

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Early Voting for State Primary Opens Today

In-person early voting for the State Primary runs Monday, Aug. 24, 2026, from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the Winchester Room at Town Hall, 71 Mt. Vernon St.

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Teen Art Time Focuses on Artist Trading Cards Today

The Winchester Public Library hosts Teen Art Time today, Aug. 24, from 3:30 to 5:00 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room, with materials to design and swap 3.5-by-2.5-inch artist trading cards.

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Craftyspace Open Studio Draws Kids to Library Today

The library's Storytime Room hosts a drop-in, all-ages crafting session today, Aug. 24, from 2:30 to 4:00 p.m., with materials for kids to make their own art.

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Registration Opens Today for Library's Food Fight Event

The Winchester Public Library opens registration today at 9:30 a.m. for its Sept. 14 'School's Back! Food Fight!' program for students in grades 3-5.

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Writers Invited to "Write On Winchester" Tuesday

The Winchester Public Library hosts its creative writing group, 'Write On Winchester,' in the Small Meeting Room on Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 7:00 to 8:45 p.m., to explore writing techniques and share feedback.

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PJ Storytime Offers Bedtime Tales Tuesday

Children of all ages can wear pajamas and bring stuffed animals to the Children's Room on Tuesday, Aug. 25, from 5:00 to 5:30 p.m., for a PJ Storytime of books and songs.

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Community Preservation Committee to Meet Wednesday

The Winchester Committee for Community Preservation meets in the Waterfield Room on Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 5:30 p.m. to deliberate FY2027 project applications.

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Select Board to Decide on 612 Main St. Shade Tree Removal Tonight

At its 7:00 p.m. meeting tonight, the Select Board will make a final determination on the Tree Warden's decision to remove a public shade tree at 612 Main Street.

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School Facilities Committee Meets at WHS Tonight

The Educational Facilities Planning & Building Committee meets tonight at 6:00 p.m. in the Winchester High School Dining Commons at 80 Skillings Road.

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