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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.

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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.

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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.

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