Conservation Commission's role and Forest Ridge

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Winchester News Explains Conservation Commission's Role in Land, Water

The seven-member Conservation Commission administers the state's Wetlands Protection Act and can deny permits or order work removed near wetlands and waterways such as Wedge Pond. Its authority depends largely on a project's location. The commission is also pursuing the acquisition of Forest Ridge for an estimated $3 million to $3.6 million, though no purchase agreement is yet in place.

Winchester News

Children's Room Marks 30 Years With Community Walk

The Children's Room held a 3-mile Community Walk Sunday, starting at 11 a.m. at Robbins Memorial Town Hall, with remembrance activities, food, and games supporting its free bereavement services.

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St. Mary's Holds Religious Education Welcome Mass

St. Mary Parish held a Welcome Mass from 11 a.m. to noon Sunday at its Main Church to open the 2026-27 religious education year, followed by refreshments and program information.

St. Mary Parish

Friends of the Fells Hosts Plant-Identification Walk at Long Pond

Friends of the Fells led a plant-identification and natural-history walk Sunday from 9:15 to 11:30 a.m., starting at the Long Pond parking lot; steady rain or stormy winds would have canceled it.

Friends of the Fells

Select Board Meets Monday Evening

The Select Board meets Monday, Sept. 28, from 7:30 to 10 p.m. in the Select Board Room at 71 Mt. Vernon St.

Town of Winchester

Retiree Health Insurance Committee Meets Monday

The Retiree Health Insurance Advisory Committee meets remotely Monday, Sept. 28, from 4 to 5 p.m. via Zoom.

Town of Winchester

Energy Management Committee Convenes Monday

The Energy Management Committee meets Monday, Sept. 28, at 5 p.m. in the DPW conference room, 15 Lake St.

Town of Winchester

Financial Planning Committee Holds Monday Zoom Meeting

The Long Range Financial Planning Committee meets Monday, Sept. 28, from 5 to 6 p.m. by Zoom.

Town of Winchester

Winchester Unitarian Society Plans Service on Value of Silence

Rev. Seth Carrier-Ladd led a service Sunday at 10:30 a.m. reflecting on quiet and silence in daily life.

Winchester Unitarian Society

Wright-Locke Farm holds second annual fall Oktoberfest Sept. 27

Wright-Locke Farm will host its second annual community Oktoberfest on Sunday, September 27, from 2 to 6 p.m. at the All Seasons Barn, featuring live music, food from Apritivo, craft beer, and family garden activities.

Wright-Locke Farm