Muraco rebuild advances as enrollment falls

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Muraco Elementary School Rebuild Moves Ahead Amid Falling Enrollment

Superintendent Dr. Frank Hackett reported Sept. 9 that enrollment at Muraco Elementary has fallen to 286 students as of late August, down 10 from last year and nearly 60 since his first year in the district in 2021-22. The town is still proceeding with the Massachusetts School Building Authority feasibility study approved by Town Meeting. The enrollment decline comes alongside a budget squeeze: after the $11.5 million Proposition 2 1/2 override failed in March, the district cut $3.3 million, and Muraco parents saw class sections eliminated and class sizes rise.

Winchester News

Winchester Committee on Names Convenes at Town Hall Tonight

The Winchester Committee on Names will meet on Thursday, September 10, 2026, at 5:00 PM in the Winchester Room at Town Hall. The committee is scheduled to review proposed bylaws, naming proposals, and potential warrant actions for Fall Town Meeting.

Town of Winchester

Town Study and Development Review Committee Holds Kick-Off Meeting Tonight

The Town Study and Development Review Committee (TSDRC) holds its kick-off session tonight, Sept. 10, from 4 to 6 p.m. in the Waterfield Room at Town Hall.

Town of Winchester

Winchester Finance Committee Meets Tonight in Waterfield Room

The Winchester Finance Committee holds a public meeting tonight, Sept. 10, at 7 p.m. in the Waterfield Room at Town Hall to review town budget and financial matters.

Town of Winchester

Winchester Community Music School Offers Free Demo Classes Today

Winchester Community Music School hosts free demonstration classes today at 407 Highland Avenue, including Eurhythmics Plus Singing and Eurhythmics Prep sessions for various age groups, ahead of the fall semester starting Sept. 14.

Town of Winchester

Health Department Opens Registration for School Student Flu Clinics

The Winchester Health Department opened online registration Sept. 8 for student flu clinics; parents and guardians have until Tuesday, Sept. 15 at 11:59 p.m. to schedule appointments.

Winchester News

Wright-Locke Farm Opens Farm to Go In-Person Market

Wright-Locke Farm hosts in-person shopping for its Farm to Go program today, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., at 82 Ridge St., featuring farm-fresh produce, prepared dishes, and pantry items with a 10-20% discount for SNAP and EBT cardholders.

Wright-Locke Farm

St. Mary's Early Learning Center Opens for the School Year

St. Mary Parish Early Learning Center in Winchester welcomes students back today, with a "No Uniform Today" dress code and early dismissal starting at 11:15 a.m.

St. Mary Parish