Winchester Conservation Commission advances Forest Ridge property acquisition with state grant backing. Chair Tracy Olson updated members on negotiations completing at an agreed-upon purchase price; the board unanimously approved Phase I environmental studies with Consultant Coneco for both
Winchester Historical Commission lifted a demolition delay for a historic Hemingway Street property in a 5-1 vote. Vice Chair Michelle McCarthy dissented, preferring preservation of the 1831 structure.
Affordable Housing Trust approves $50,000 HVAC upgrade at 160 Forest Street with no cost to the Trust. Chair Marty Jones oversaw unanimous approval of a contract with Weathervane, a Mass Save contractor, to install two HVAC units, upgrade electrical service from 100 to 200 amps, and install a new
Vinson-Owen Elementary School Council reviewed teaching and learning progress and workshopped 2026-27 improvement goals.
Lincoln Elementary's School Council approved prior minutes and received updates on school programming June 3.
The Ambrose Elementary School Council discussed its innovation plan and parent engagement initiatives. Principal Andrea Phelan convened the four-member council, including Literacy Specialist Diane Maloy, Kindergarten Teacher Lorri Kane, and parent member Amalie Masucci.
Design Review Committee rejects two single-family home projects on design grounds.
Winchester energy management committee approves prior meeting minutes. The committee's five voting members approved minutes from March 23 and April 13 with one abstention.
Housing Partnership Board approves amended affordable housing accord. The board voted 7-2, with 2 abstentions, to amend the Memorandum of Understanding with developer Urban Spaces and the Affordable Housing Trust for three deed-restricted units at 80 percent of area median income in a 34-unit
Conservation Commission investigates potential wetlands violation at 47 Everett Ave. Homeowner Tod Gulick presented evidence that an unauthorized stone retaining wall and fill at 45 Everett Ave are encroaching on his property and threatening his sewer easement. Attorney Rich Mucci, representing the
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