Clean-Energy Projects Can Now Use a Single Permit

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Winchester Now Accepting Consolidated Clean-Energy Permit Applications

As of Oct. 1, applicants proposing small clean-energy facilities can choose one consolidated application covering every local approval. Eligible projects include solar, wind and anaerobic digestion facilities under 25 megawatts, battery storage systems under 100 megawatt-hours, and certain transmission and distribution projects; town boards review them at the same time and the town issues a single decision. The pathway is optional, and rooftop solar panels or batteries for your own home or business still go through the Building Department's standard permit process.

Town of Winchester

WinPower Plan Open for Public Review Through Oct. 31

Winchester opened a 30-day public review of its revised WinPower electricity aggregation plan on Oct. 1. The update aligns the program with state guidelines.

Town of Winchester

Capital Planning Committee Tours Water Treatment Facility Today

The committee holds a site visit today, Oct. 1, from 8 to 10 a.m. at the Randel W. Swartz Water Treatment Facility, 834 South Border Road.

Town of Winchester

Community Preservation Committee Meets by Zoom at 3:30 p.m.

The Committee for Community Preservation meets remotely today, Oct. 1, at 3:30 p.m. Advance registration is required for the meeting link.

Town of Winchester

Funeral Mass for Anthony 'Moose' Bellino Today

A Funeral Mass for Anthony Michael "Moose" Bellino is today, Oct. 1, at 10 a.m. at St. Mary's Church. Burial follows at 11:15 a.m. at Wildwood Cemetery.

Costello Funeral Home

Winchester Soccer Hosts Lexington at 6 p.m.

Winchester plays Lexington tonight, Oct. 1, at 6 p.m. Winchester is coming off a 2-0 win over Wakefield.

MaxPreps

Free Early-Literacy Workshop at Creative Corner School Tonight

Christine Cronin leads "Little Readers, Big Futures" today, Oct. 1, from 6 to 7 p.m. at 11 Sheridan Circle. Free babysitting is available; RSVP required.

Winchester News

Pattycake Place Storytime at the Library

Songs, rhymes, fingerplays and stories for children 2 and under, today, Oct. 1, from 11 to 11:45 a.m. at Winchester Public Library.

Winchester Public Library

Library Mahjong Meetup Welcomes Beginners

The casual meetup runs today, Oct. 1, from 1 to 3 p.m. in the Large Meeting Room. No registration is required.

Winchester Public Library

Meet Hobbes the Therapy Dog at the Jenks Center

Visit Hobbes, a Golden Retriever therapy dog, today, Oct. 1, from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. in the Jenks Center lobby, 109 Skillings Road.

The Jenks Center

Jenks Tai Chi Series Starts This Morning

The nine-class series for current and experienced students begins today, Oct. 1, at 8:30 a.m. and meets Tuesdays and Thursdays. Registration is required; cost is $63.

The Jenks Center

Jenks Cardio/Muscle Pump Classes Start Today

Classes begin today, Oct. 1, at 8:30 a.m., with Tuesday, Thursday and Friday options. Registration is required; prices vary by days selected.

The Jenks Center

Jenks Current-Events Roundtable Meets on Zoom

The roundtable meets today, Oct. 1, from 11 a.m. to noon. Register to receive the recurring meeting link.

The Jenks Center

German Conversation Group Meets at the Jenks Center

Fluent and beginning speakers are welcome today, Oct. 1, from 2 to 3 p.m., in person or by Zoom. Registration is required for the Zoom link.

The Jenks Center