Daily brief · Winchester, MA
Water main flushing starts Oct. 5, runs 4-5 weeks
September 30, 2026
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Water Main Flushing Starts Monday, Oct. 5
The Water Department will begin its water main flushing program on Monday, Oct. 5, starting in the West High System and then moving to the East High System. The Town expects the program to take about four to five weeks, weather permitting. The Town has posted a flushing schedule.
Town of Winchester
School Committee Budget Subcommittee Meets on Zoom Today
The School Committee's Budget Subcommittee meets remotely from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30. The town calendar lists a Zoom link for public participation.
Town of Winchester
Committee on Names Meets Remotely at 1 p.m. Today
Winchester's Committee on Names meets on Zoom at 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30. Advance registration is required.
Town of Winchester
Capital Planning Committee Meets on Zoom Tonight
The Capital Planning Committee meets via Zoom from 7:30 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30.
Town of Winchester
Library Hosts Fraud-Prevention Talk with Winchester Savings Bank
Winchester Savings Bank presents a session on spotting scams and protecting personal finances from 11 a.m. to noon Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Winchester Public Library.
Winchester Public Library
Library Workshop Makes Therapy Puppets for Children in Trauma
Teens and adults make therapy sock puppets for children experiencing trauma at Protect Global Children Puppet-palooza, 7 to 8:30 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Winchester Public Library. Registration is required.
Winchester Public Library
Nia: Moving to Heal Class at The Jenks Center Today
The Jenks Center's monthly Nia: Moving to Heal class runs 1 to 2 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at 109 Skillings Road.
The Jenks Center
Babes in the Woods Hike Today at the Fells
Friends of the Fells leads a caregiver-and-baby hike from 10 to 11:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, meeting at Gate 16 in Winchester. Pre-registration is required, and the route is not stroller-accessible.
Friends of the Fells
Harvest Moon Hike at Wright-Locke Farm Tonight
Wright-Locke Farm offers a $20 guided hike with moon poetry and lore, 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30. Children 10 and older may attend with a registered adult.
Wright-Locke Farm
Farm To Go Open for In-Person Shopping Today
Wright-Locke Farm's Farm To Go is open 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, with local produce, prepared foods and groceries. SNAP/EBT is accepted, with a 10–20% discount on items.
Wright-Locke Farm
Winchester JV Field Hockey Plays at Lexington Today
Winchester's JV field hockey team plays at Lexington at 5:45 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30, at Lincoln Park in Lexington.
MaxPreps
Wakefield Ends Winchester Boys Soccer's Unbeaten Start, 2-0
Wakefield Memorial beat Winchester 2-0 on Tuesday, Sept. 29, handing the Red & Black their first loss. Winchester is now 6-1.
MaxPreps
Winchester Girls Volleyball Plays at Franklin Tonight
Winchester plays at Franklin at 5:15 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 30. Both teams enter on winning streaks.
MaxPreps
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