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Health Board hears tobacco sales-to-minor cases

September 15, 2026

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Health Board to Hear Sales-to-Minor Cases for Two Businesses Tonight

The Board of Health meets at 6 p.m. tonight in the Waterfield Room at Town Hall's lower level to hold two hearings on violations of its tobacco regulation for sales to a minor, involving Liquor Junction and Town Pantry. The board is set to vote on product suspension dates before closing the hearings and resuming its regular meeting. Also on the agenda: final draft edits to the board's "Keeping of Animals" regulation, the health director's update, follow-up on a memorandum to the Select Board about one-day alcohol permits, and ways to support a Sept. 30 candlelight vigil.

Town of Winchester

Ginn Softball Field Improvements Put Out to Bid

Winchester's Engineering Department is seeking contractor bids for the Ginn Softball Field Improvement Project. Sealed bids are due by September 30.

Town of Winchester

Teens Can Join the Library's LIT Group Today

Winchester Public Library hosts its Library Initiative for Teens today, Sept 15, from 4-5 p.m., letting students in grades 6-12 help shape collections, programs and teen-space decorations.

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Griffin Museum Hosts Online Photography Talk With Lindsay Morris Tonight

The Griffin Museum of Photography hosts an online Vision(ary) conversation with photographer Lindsay Morris tonight, Sept 15, from 7-8:30 p.m., part of its Raising Our Voices lecture series.

Griffin Museum of Photography

Hope Christian Church Holds Weekly Prayer & Praise Tonight

Hope Christian Church holds its weekly Prayer & Praise gathering tonight, Sept 15, from 7:30-8:30 p.m. at 58 Mount Vernon St., featuring worship songs and prayer.

Hope Christian Church

Kids Can Make I Spy Jars at the Library Today

Children in grades K-2 make rice-and-object I Spy jars at Winchester Public Library today, Sept 15, from 3:30-4:30 p.m.; registration is required.

FindIt Winchester

WPL Book Group Discusses 'The First Ladies' Tonight

Winchester Public Library's book group meets tonight, Sept 15, at 7 p.m. to discuss 'The First Ladies' by Marie Benedict and Victoria Christopher Murray.

FindIt Winchester

Community Preservation Panel to Deliberate FY27 Applications Thursday

The Winchester Committee for Community Preservation meets Sept 17 to deliberate fiscal 2027 applications, including one for Forest Ridge.

Town of Winchester

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