Welcome to Winchester

Welcome to Winchester!  Please click the links below to access information for new residents.

• Census - In accordance with State Law, the census is conducted annually in every city and town in Massachusetts.  The information gathered is used to maintain a current voting list and to provide population and other information to various town departments. Compliance with this State requirement provides proof of residence, protects voting rights, veteran’s bonus, housing for the elderly and related benefits as well as provides information for the selection of jurors. Should you be concerned about address confidentiality you may contact the Secretary of the Commonwealth at https://www.sec.state.ma.us/acp/acpabtidx.htm to learn if you qualify for this program.

  • Census Form

• Chamber for Commerce - The Chamber helps make Winchester better for business and for the community as the whole.

• Dog License

• Local Organizations - Find out what types of local organizations exist within Winchester that you can become involved in.

• Notify Me - sign up for non-emergency alerts from the Town.

• Recreation Department - The Winchester Recreation Department offers a wide variety of seasonal recreation programming year-round.  In addition to recreation programming, the department also oversees use of all town-owned fields, parks, outdoor tennis, and basketball courts.  

• School Registration

• State Elected Officials

• Transfer Station

• Transfer Station permit application

• Utilities

  • Eversource - electric
  • National Grid - gas
  • Verizon - cable/phone
  • Comcast - cable/phone

• Voter Registration

• Voting Information in Winchester

• Wellness Resources - Resources for help including local and national support services for mental health, substance misuse and crisis hotlines

• Winchester Aware - sign up for the Town's Reverse 911 system