972 Main St. project to proceed by right

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Planning Board allows 972 Main Street project to proceed by right

The Planning Board voted Sept. 8 to approve Treetop Group's withdrawal of its revised plans for 972 Main St., taking the redevelopment out of the board's hands and allowing it to move forward by right under town zoning bylaws. That means the project skips the special permit review process, though Treetop must still meet building codes, pass inspections and obtain standard construction permits. Board member Brian Vernaglia said the changes from the original special permit — including parking, basement use and open-space percentages — are not significant and authorized the town planner to handle them.

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Winchester Hospital receives ride-on cars for pediatric patients

Winchester Hospital received three ride-on cars with vanity license plates, donated by Bill McCance, for children in its pediatric unit.

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Select Board holds brief special meeting Thursday morning

The Winchester Select Board meets by Zoom Thursday, September 17, from 8:45 to 9:00 a.m., for a special meeting.

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Planning Board meets Thursday at noon

The Winchester Planning Board meets by Zoom Thursday, September 17, at noon; the agenda and registration information are posted online.

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Pattycake Place offers toddler storytime at the library

Winchester Public Library hosts Pattycake Place Thursday, September 17, at 11 a.m., with songs, rhymes, stories and free play for young children.

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Mahjong Meetup welcomes beginners

Winchester Public Library hosts a casual Mahjong Meetup Thursday, September 17, from 1 to 3 p.m.; beginners are welcome.

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Teens can design DIY backpack patches at the library

Students in grades 6-12 can create canvas backpack patches with acrylic markers and fabric paint at Winchester Public Library Thursday, September 17, from 4 to 5 p.m.

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Wright-Locke Farm hosts its final 2026 Farm Supper

Wright-Locke Farm's adults-only Harvest Farm Supper, with a family-style seasonal dinner and drinks, runs Thursday, September 17, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m.

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Spirit Night returns downtown Friday

Spirit Night takes over downtown Friday, September 18, from 4 to 9 p.m., with street closures, a live performance by Kimberly's Pocket Circus, youth-organization booths and Winchester High School varsity games.

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Spirit Weekend beer garden set for Saturday

The Spirit Weekend Beer Garden runs Saturday, September 19, from 3 to 6 p.m. on the Griffin Museum's outdoor patio, with live music, beer from Arlington Brewing Co. and food from Nouvelle Maison.

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Winchester Farmers Market returns Saturday

The Winchester Farmers Market runs Saturday, September 19, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. on the Town Common, with local produce, meat, fish, baked goods and other vendors.

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Yarnies knitting and crochet meetup moves to the Jenks

Yarnies meets Saturday, September 19, from 10 a.m. to noon at the Jenks Center, welcoming knitters and crocheters of all skill levels.

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Photographer Tabitha Soren gives NEPR keynote online

The Griffin Museum of Photography presents Tabitha Soren's New England Portfolio Review keynote online Friday, September 18, from 7 to 8:30 p.m.; tickets cost $7.50 to $15.

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Disability Access Committee reviews playground, sidewalk access

The Disability Access Committee meets remotely Thursday, September 17, at 10 a.m., with agenda items including the Library Amphitheater, the Borggaard Beach Playground ADA swing set, and sidewalk and ramp concerns.

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