Winchester recorded 19 property transfers from July 10 to Aug. 8, with sale prices recorded on 11 of them. Prices on those 11 ranged from $680,000 for a condominium unit at 2 George Rd to $3.1 million for a single-family home at 27 Everett Ave, the period's top sale. The median recorded price was
Finance Committee postpones Ledges parcel proposal, weighs retiree benefits cuts. Town Manager Chris Senior presented proposed changes to retiree health insurance benefits that would reduce the town's contribution from 70 percent to 50 percent, with expected savings of $100 million over 30 years;
Community Preservation Committee approves reporting oversight policy; examines major forest land acquisition. Winchester's Committee on Community Preservation voted unanimously to adopt a new WCCP Reporting Policy requiring quarterly progress reports from applicants and granting the panel access to
The Winchester Design Review Committee unanimously rejects Ridge Street accessory dwelling proposal. The committee voted on August 5 to recommend approval with conditions for reconstruction at 189 High Street, where Jamie Devol recommended contrasting trim if black windows are used, a lighter roof
Winchester Board of Health escalates enforcement against unpermitted food operation at 738 Main Street. Health Director Jennifer Murphy presented a five-year violation history and recommended owner Iverson Guo pursue state permitting; Guo had previously applied and then withdrawn his application.
Winchester Planning Board approves regulatory waivers for Mount Vernon Street housing project.
Winchester Historical Commission approved an ADU at 208B Ridge Street and designated 88 Harvard Street historic.
Massachusetts officials are reassessing e-bike safety rules as crashes and injuries climb statewide. Police, doctors and state regulators are examining whether current guidance keeps pace with the vehicles' surging popularity, according to a report from Winchester Patch. The outlet's co…
Winchester Conservation Commission backs forest restoration and land acquisition projects. The board unanimously approved an Order of Conditions for invasive species management at the Middlesex Fells Nike Site meadow, including glyphosate and torch treatment of Japanese knotweed and stiltgrass. For
Winchester Select Board approves utility work, appoints assessor to committee. The board unanimously approved an Eversource Energy request to install 15 feet of conduit in Cross Street to provide electric service to 87 Cross Street, following testimony from an Eversource engineer that the
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