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Housing Board reviews Cross, Main St. projects

September 21, 2026

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Housing Partnership Board Reviews Active Housing Projects

The Winchester Housing Partnership Board met remotely at 7:30 p.m. Monday to review recently approved and under-construction housing, including 87-89 Cross Street, and to discuss current proposals at 14-16 Mt. Vernon Street and 910 Main Street along with redevelopment of the Christian Science Church land and building. The agenda also covered the CPA Forest Ridge funding request, housing-related Fall Town Meeting articles, and state measures including General Election Ballot Question 7 on starter homes.

Town of Winchester

Trust Fund Commissioners Review Portfolio in Remote Meeting

The Winchester Commissioners of Trust Funds met via Zoom Monday, Sept. 21, at 10 a.m. to review revenue, expenditures, and asset allocations.

Town of Winchester

Education Facilities Committee Discusses Lynch School, High School Projects

The Educational Facilities Planning and Building Committee met remotely Monday, Sept. 21, at 6 p.m. to discuss the new Lynch Elementary School, playground work, and Winchester High School project updates.

Town of Winchester

Library Hosts Teen Hangout Time

Students in grades 6-12 could drop in Monday, Sept. 21, from 3:15 to 5 p.m. at Winchester Public Library for homework help, games, and snacks.

Winchester Public Library

Preschool STEAM Program Meets at Library

Children ages 2-5 and caregivers joined Preschool STEAM at Winchester Public Library Monday, Sept. 21, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. for science and art activities.

Winchester Public Library

Adult Pottery Wheel Class Starts at Studio on the Common

An eight-session Adult Pottery on the Wheel class began Monday, Sept. 21, at noon at Studio on the Common, covering throwing, trimming, and glazing.

Patch

Teen Pottery Wheel Class Starts at Studio on the Common

A teen pottery-on-the-wheel class ran Monday, Sept. 21, from 4 to 6 p.m. at Studio on the Common for beginners and experienced students.

Patch

Safety Storytime Brings Police to Library Lawn

Children in pre-K through second grade heard a story, learned safety tips, and saw a police vehicle with Officer Hunter at Winchester Public Library Monday, Sept. 21, from 3:30 to 4:15 p.m.

Winchester Public Library

Rosary and Chaplet Gathering at St. Eulalia

St. Eulalia held its Rosary and Chaplet gathering Monday, Sept. 21, from 3:15 to 3:45 p.m. at the main church, 50 Ridge Street.

Saint Eulalia Parish

Maureen Bross's Winchester Funeral Set for Wednesday

Maureen V. Bross, formerly of Winchester, died Sept. 17; visitation is Wednesday, Sept. 23, at Lane Funeral Home, followed by a noon Funeral Mass at St. Eulalia's Church.

Lane Funeral Services, Inc.

Winchester Schools Closed Monday for Yom Kippur

Winchester Public Schools closed Monday, Sept. 21, for Yom Kippur; students return Tuesday, Sept. 22.

Winchester Public Schools

Music School Begins Fall Group Keyboard Classes

Winchester Community Music School started fall Group Keyboard classes for ages 6-9 Monday, Sept. 21, with sessions at 3:30, 4:30, and 5:30 p.m.

Winchester Community Music School

Hope Christian Church Holds Men's Romans Bible Study

Hope Christian Church held its men's Romans Bible study Monday, Sept. 21, from 7 to 8:30 p.m. at 58 Mount Vernon St.

Hope Christian Church

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