Winchester trust fund commissioners authorize silver exchange-traded fund investment, cite diversification benefits. Chair Patrick Campbell and commissioners Cornelis Biemans and Robert B MacIntosh approved the purchase of a 1 percent position in SLV, funded by available cash. The board reported 12
Planning Board approves Rocky Ledge Terrace as minor modification, clearing path to reduce project to two lots. The board voted 4-0 to determine that proposed changes to the Rocky Ledge Terrace subdivision constitute minor modifications, allowing the applicant to move forward with reducing the
Winchester Planning Board clears procedural path for Rocky Ledge Terrace subdivision to shrink from three lots to two.
Permanent Street Tree Committee explores volunteer mobilization to support tree maintenance and planting. Chair Austin Whitman reported the committee received a request to organize volunteers for tree staking in Eliot Park, prompting broader discussion of volunteer opportunities including tree
Winchester's Select Board delayed a retirement notice deadline and paused full backing for seven Community Preservation Act projects.
Winchester preservation committee re-elects Marshall; hears two funding applications. Christina Marshall was voted chair unanimously as the committee deliberated requests from the Lincoln School shade structure project (under $50,000) and the Leonard Pavilion renovation (approximately $450,000).
The Winchester Conservation Commission approves bridge and gazebo projects and extends water-treatment permits. Chair Tracy Olson and members voted unanimously to approve a Negative Determination of Applicability for removal and reconstruction of a footbridge over Smith Pond Stream, with work
Winchester Select Board extends retiree retirement deadline to June 2027. Town Manager Christopher Senior had recommended the extension to address operational impacts on departments and staff confusion caused by the original August 1, 2026 deadline, with the board voting 4-0-1 in favor of pushing
Winchester Energy Management Committee elects Rexer Vice Chair, approves $9,500 weatherstripping. The committee unanimously authorized the Energy Revolving Fund expenditure for weatherstripping projects at seven town buildings including Town Hall, DPW, and Public Safety Building. Dr. Karl Rexer was
Winchester Board of Health approves disputed animal permit and backs smoking restrictions. The board unanimously approved a chicken coop permit for resident Andrew Olaharski at 237 Ridge St, rejecting an opposition letter from a neighboring property owner. Chair Anne Marie Hill and members Dr.
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