The Winchester Historical Commission reviewed three residential projects and voted on their historical impact. Vice Chair Michelle McCarthy led a unanimous vote finding that a proposed project at 540-542 Washington Street would adversely affect the town's historical resources.
Winchester Community Preservation Committee holds public informational hearing. The committee met February 25 at Lynch Elementary School in Winchester with nine members in attendance. Chair Christina Marshall presided, and remote Zoom access was provided for those unable to attend in person. A
Commissioners of Trust Funds rebalance portfolios in effort to reduce investment volatility. Chair Patrick Campbell, Cornelis Biemans, and Robert B MacIntosh approved elimination of the iShares ESG MSCI USA Leaders fund and addition of the Invesco S&P 500 High Dividend Low Volatility fund across
Winchester Zoning Board continues review of 64-unit mixed-use development on Washington Street. The board voted 3-0 to extend the public hearing deadline to March 31, 2026, on Melanson Development's 40B comprehensive permit application for ground floor commercial space. The board will consult town
Winchester Planning Board backs five-story mixed-use project with $2 million affordable-housing alternative. The board voted 5-0 to approve a dimensional special permit for applicant Paul Ognibene's Urban Spaces LLC development at 10 Converse Place, selecting a 34-unit, five-story building with a
Retirement Board approves accidental disability, schedules COLA vote. The four-member board, meeting remotely with Chair Robert Frary absent, unanimously approved accidental disability status for Gregory Quill in executive session. The board approved retiree payroll for February 27 totaling
Conservation Commission approves parallel permits and RFP timelines for Wedge Pond. Chair Tracy Olson and members voted unanimously to pursue aeration project permits and Request for Proposals documents simultaneously, with Member William Band reporting secured access to $150,000 in state budget
Winchester Board of Health approves Camp Permit fee increase. The board voted unanimously to support increasing the Camp Permit fee from $200 to $300, effective July 1, 2026, pending Town Meeting approval and state authorization. Health Director Jennifer Murphy presented the fee increase request
Energy Management Committee unanimously approved prior minutes and discussed chair transition. Chair Todd Kosterman may shift roles to allow Dr. Karl Rexer to rotate out after leading the committee for over a decade. Comprehensive building assessments for McCall, Ambrose, and Parkhurst schools are
Permanent Street Tree Committee approves January minutes and discusses override funding. Chair Austin Whitman reported the Select Board voted to support an $11.5 million override that includes $50,000 for the tree program in FY2027 and $100,000 each in FY2028 and FY2029, slightly below Whitman's
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