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Town of Winchester

71 Mount Vernon Street
781-721-7130

Mission

- Collect and preserve materials that document all aspects of Winchester history and the lives of its residents.

- Assist research into Winchester history by facilitating public access to the information contained within the collections.

- Provide historical information to other municipal departments and town officials.

- Collaborate with the public library, Town Clerk, Historical Society, and Historical Commission in promoting community awareness and participation in documenting local history.

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Town Of Winchester News : Covid-19 Booster Clinics

Ages 5-11 at the Town Hall this week - Feb 14, 15, and 16 from 2:00pm to 4:00pm. You must pre-register! Click here for more details Additional…

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Town of Winchester -DCR lifeguard Needed

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Town of Winchester News MWRA - Forest Street project

MWRA will install a replacement 48-inch water main to meet redundancy goals. Phase 1 will start in May 2022 on Forest Street (Bellevue Ave to Eugene Drive) by the Stoneham line. Traffic in construction zone will be one-lane alternating during work…

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Town of Winchester News : Outdoor Dining Applications

The Select Board is accepting applications from those establishments wishing to utilize town property for outdoor dining. Applications must be received on/or before February 16th at 4:00pm. Late applications will not be accepted. Please print…

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Town of Winchester News : Annual Town Census

The Annual Town Census is being mailed on January 20th. Keep your eye out for the important mailing in your mailbox! The census has instructions on how to purchase your Transfer Station permit and dog license online. You may also come into Town…

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Town of Winchester News - Local Town Election

LOCAL TOWN ELECTION The last day to register to vote in the local town election is March 8th. The election is Saturday, March 18th. Click here for More…

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Town Of Winchester : Updates From The Town Manager's Office - January 17, 2023

On Wednesday, January 18, 2023, MWRA has arranged with the towns of Stoneham and Winchester to schedule a trial activation of a temporary bypass line installed between the two communities’ water distribution systems. This temporary bypass will…

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Town of Winchester: Updates From The Town Manager's Office - January 11, 2023

January 7th Special Election Results There was a special election held on January 7th with two override questions Both questions were voted in favor. With the favorable vote on Question 1, the Lynch Elementary School project will now move into…

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Town Of Winchester : Updates From The Town Manager's Office - January 3, 2023

Happy New Year We are starting off the year with a new format for our "Updates from the Town Manager's Office" newsletter. You can now sign up on Notify Me to receive this newsletter. While you are there make sure you sign up for News Headlines…

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Town Of Winchester: Updates From The Town Manager's Office - December 20, 2022

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Town Of Winchester: Updates From The Town Manager's Office - December 13, 2022

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Town of Winchester : Information On The Special Town Election On January 7th

The Town of Winchester has scheduled a Special Town Election to be held on Saturday, January 7, 2023 at 7am-8pm at Winchester High School Gymnasium, 2nd fl. Absentee balloting begins Monday, December 16, 2022, at 8am in the Town Clerk’s…

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Town of Winchester Updates From The Town Manager's Office - December 6, 2022

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Town of Winchester Updates From The Town Manager's Office - November 29, 2022

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Town of Winchester Updates From The Town Manager's Office - November 22, 2022

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Town of Winchester News Household Hazardous Waste Collection Day

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Town of Winchester Updates From The Town Manager's Office - November 15, 2022

Covid-19 Vaccination Clinic Wednesday, November 16th 3:00pm to 6:00pm Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road Ages 5+ You must have an appointment to attend this clinic! You can find more information and the registration link by y clicking here. Town…

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Town of Winchester Updates From The Town Manager's Office - November 8, 2022

November 8th Election The polls will be open from 7:00am to 8:00pm for the State Election. All precincts vote at the Winchester High School Gym. You can check the Town's voting website for results as we have them. COVID-19 Booster Clinic The…

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Town of Winchester News : Veterans Day Parade

Parade route - starting at Winchester High School at 10:15am -Parade step off, southbound (left) on Skillings to Washington Street -Right on Mt Vernon Street, pause in front of Public Safety Building -Continue around Quill Rotary onto Main…

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Town of Winchester News Covid Vaccine Clinic

COVID-19 BOOSTER CLINIC New Bivalent Booster -Public Welcome Ages 5+ Wednesday, November 16th 3pm to 6pm You must have an appointment: Click here to sign up Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Road, Winchester Pfizer will be offered at this clinic…

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Town of Winchester Updates From The Town Manager's Office - November 1, 2022

November 8th Election and upcoming Special Town Election Early voting is happening at the Town Hall! You can vote in the Winchester Room this week (see the dates and times by clicking here) or at Winchester High School Gym (all precincts) on…

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Town of Winchester News - All Night Parking Ban

Throughout this winter vehicles parked on the street for more than 1 hour between 1 am-7 am may are subject to being ticketed. During a snow emergency vehicles left on the street may be ticketed and or towed. The Winchester police will be placing…

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Town of Winchester News - Winchester's Electricity Program, 'WinPower,' Renewed for Two Years with New Rates and More Renewable Energy

The Town's electricity supply program, WinPower, will begin a new supply contract in December 2022, which will provide fixed prices for the next two years. The Town is proud to announce that under the new contract, the most popular offering in the…

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Town of Winchester News Sunday Leaf Drop-Off At The Transfer Station

The Transfer Station will be open on the following dates, from noon to 4:00pm, for leaves and grass drop off only: November 6 November 13 November 20 November 27 December 4 The conveyor belt and recycling center will be closed! You must…

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Town of Winchester News Grants From National Grid

The Winter Customer Savings Initiative was launched to help customers reduce their energy use and save money, better manage their bills, and secure available energy assistance. Reduce Energy Use Reduce Energy Use and Lower Bills through Energy…

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Town of Winchester Updates From The Town Manager's Office - October 25, 2022

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Town of Winchester News Registering To Vote

VOTER REGISTRATION AVAILABLE Attention Winchester residents, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts’s Online Voter Registration feature is available to those residents who are currently not a registered voter in Winchester and would like to…

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Town Of Winchester: Updates From The Town Manager's Office - October 18, 2022

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Town Of Winchester News : Vote By Mail

The Town Clerks Office has just received the ballots from the State of Massachusetts October 11th. Ballots are being processed and mailed in batches throughout the week of October 11 - October 14 to those voters who have previously requested to…

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Town of Winchester News - Turf Replacement

The turf replacement project is scheduled to start Monday, October 17th. The existing turf will be removed, and work will begin on the replacement. The work is expected to take 6-8 weeks weather permitting. The track and grass field are open to…

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Town of Winchester Updates From The Town Manager's Office - October 11, 2022

Fall Town Meeting Preparation The Planning Board will hold a public hearing tonight, October 11 at 7:00pm regarding their Fall Town Meeting Warrant Articles. An "Accessory Dwelling Unit" would be defined as "A selfcontained housing unit, inclusive…

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Town Of Winchester: Updates From The Town Manager's Office - October 4, 2022

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Town of Winchester News East/West Water System Flushing Starts October 3

Beginning Monday, October 3, 2022, weather permitting, water main flushing of the Town’s East/West water system will be taking place during the day from 9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. over the course of a three- to four-week period. We will begin…

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Town of Winchester Updates From The Town Manager's Office - September 27, 2022

Climate Solutions Week is in full swing! Join us during Climate Solutions Week to learn about how you can help solve the climate crisis with practical tips and strategies that take advantage of available technology and financial incentives.…

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Town of Winchester : Register For Public Flu Clinics

The Health Department is holding Public Flu Clinics in October and November. Please select a date that you would like to attend and click on the associated link to register and make an appointment. You must have an appointment to attend a clinic! …

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Town of Winchester News - School Flu Clinic Registration

Registration is open for the School Flu Clinics. Registration closes on October 3rd at 11:59PM. Flu shots and FluMist are being offered. School Flu Clinic…

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Town of Winchester News : Money Saving Tips From National Grid

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Town of Winchester News - Spirit Weekend

Town of Winchester News - Spirit Weekend It's Spirit Weekend! Come show your hometown spirit at one of the many events. - Friday - Spirit Night - Main and Thompson Streets will be closed from 5:00pm to 10:00pm. Come downtown to shop, eat and…

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Town of Winchester News Updates From The Town Manager's Office - September 20, 2022

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Town Of Winchester : Shredding Day At The Transfer Station

The Transfer Station will be hosting a SHRED DAY on Saturday, September 24 from 9:00am to 1:00pm. You can bring up to a trunk full of paperwork to this free shredding event. Residents must have a valid Transfer Station sticker to enter the…

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Town of Winchester News Updates From The Town Manager's Office - September 13, 2022

Main Street Bridge Repairs T Ford Company, working on behalf of the Town of Winchester, will be completing repairs tothe railing at the Main Street bridge over the Aberjona River. The project is expected to begin on Monday, September 19th and…

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Town Of Winchester: Updates From The Town Manager's Office

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Town of Winchester News Updates From The Town Manager's Office - August 30, 2022

Eversource Road Construction Eversource will be working on Washington Street and Cross Street this week. Their current work schedule is Monday through Friday from 8:30am to 4:00pm. Occasional work may be performed beyond normal hours, or over the…

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Town of Winchester News Updates From The Town Manager's Office - August 23, 2022

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Town of Winchester News : PFIZER VACCINE CLINIC

Are you ready for a Booster? Use this tool to see, if you are up to date: CDC BOOSTER TOOL LINK WHAT DOES IT MEAN TO BE "UP TO DATE"? You have received all recommended COVID-19 vaccines, including any booster dose(s) when eligible: More…

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Town of Winchester News Updates From The Town Manager's Office - August 16, 2022

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Town of Winchester News Updates From The Town Manager's Office August 9, 2022

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Town of Winchester News Updates From The Town Manager's Office

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Town of Winchester News - Vote in Winchester

VOTE in Winchester VOTE BY MAIL postcards have been mailed to all registered voters in the Commonwealth by the Secretary of the Commonwealth Elections Division. If you would like to VOTE BY MAIL for the State Primary and/or General Election please…

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Town of Winchester News : Updates From The Town Manager's Office

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Town of Winchester -Updates From The Town Manager's Office

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Town Of Winchester News : West Nile virus

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) today announced that West Nile virus (WNV) has been detected in mosquitoes in Massachusetts for the first time this year. The presence of WNV was confirmed today by the Massachusetts State Public…

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Town Of Winchester - Covid-19 Vaccine

Covid Vaccine Clinic for 6 mos to 5 years old Monday, July 18th, Winchester High School Cafeteria 3:00pm-5:00pm by appointment only. Masks required Moderna Covid-19 Vaccine (ages 6 mos-5 years) (Book 2nd shot appt at the clinic) Book an…

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All Alcohol Package Store License Available

The Town of Winchester currently has one (1) all alcohol Package Store license available. The Town will be accepting applications for this license until noon on August 19, 2022. Please submit a complete application that includes the following:…

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Town of Winchester News : Visit Winchester

The Chamber's "Visit Winchester" tourism campaign has officially been launched. The website includes a video highlighting the shopping, dining, cultural and recreational opportunities. Click on the link to visit the Visit Winchester website.…

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Town of Winchester News Updates - From The Town Manager's Office July 12, 2022

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Town Of Winchester - Covid-19 Vaccine

Need a COVID booster shot? 1st or 2nd booster shots available. 12+ years Pfizer Vaccine Booster Clinic Thursday, July 14th, 10am - 11:30am at The Jenks Center by appointment only: Register Masks required and Bring…

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Town of Winchester News Updates - From The Town Manager's Office July 5, 2022

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Town of Winchester News Pfizer Covid-19 Booster Clinic

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Town of Winchester - Updates From The Town Manager's Office

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Town of Winchester - Water and Sewer Department

On June 13, 2022, the Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs declared a Level 2 – Significant Drought in both the Northeast and Southeast Regions of the Commonwealth. The Town of Winchester is supplied drinking water from the…

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Town Of Winchester Manager's Updates - June 21, 2022

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Town Of Winchester Manager's Updates - June 14, 2022

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Town of Winchester News - Stormwater Management Plan

STORMWATER MANAGEMENT PLAN The Town of Winchester is completing Year 4 of its MS4 Stormwater Permit. As part of this program, the Town has updated its Stormwater Management Plan in compliance with the MS4 permit requirements. This document is…

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Town Of Winchester Manager's Updates - June 7, 2022

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Town Of Winchester Manager's Updates - May 31, 2022

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