FY2024 Town Manager Financial Plan

The FY2024 Town Manager Financial Plan was submitted to the Finance Committee on Wednesday, February 15th. You can read the report by clicking here.

Norovirus Alert

The stomach bug is going around! Norovirus is a highly contagious virus. Norovirus infection causes gastroenteritis (inflammation of the stomach and intestines). This leads to diarrhea, vomiting, and stomach pain. Norovirus illness is often called by other names, such as food poisoning and stomach flu. Noroviruses can cause food poisoning, as can other germs and chemicals. Norovirus illness is not related to the flu (influenza). Though they share some of the same symptoms, the flu is a respiratory illness caused by influenza virus.

You can find more information on the Health Department's website.

Eversource Construction

Starting Saturday, February 18th, Eversource construction crews will resume activity for the Mystic to Woburn Line Project. This project is designed to increase reliability of the electric grid in the area to meet growing demands for electricity. Crews from Middlesex Construction and WA Chester will begin pulling the transmission cable at manhole (vault) locations in Winchester. There will be no disruption to your electrical service.

For more information, please click here.

Excise Tax bills are being mailed this week!

Excise tax bills are being mailed this week. If you do not receive one, please contact the Treasurer's Office. The Town cannot waive any late fees.

Winchester Public Library

The Library is open during school vacation week! Stop by to check out a book, attend a program and see what's going on at the library. On Wednesday, February 22nd, a program about Fostering an Animal with Baypath Humane Society will be held from 3:00—4:00 PM in the Large Meeting Room.

Join Michelle Kreell an educator from the Baypath Humane Society to learn more about the process of becoming an animal foster family! This program is open to all who are looking to learn about this process! Registration is required. Program participants are welcome (but not required) to bring a donation for the Baypath Humane Society animals.

Questions? email bdelorme@minlib.net

The Jenks Center

Bingo is back at the Jenks! Come join us for a good old fashioned game of Bingo. a game that can be competitive in a fun way. All you need is a dash of luck, knowing that skill has very little to do with the outcome. Winning prizes will be surprise goodie-bags. All are welcome.

Upcoming meetings for the Select Board

Monday, February 27
Monday, March 6
Monday, March 13
Monday, March 27

Agendas will be posted at least 48 hours in advance.

Other important dates to remember: The Town Election is Saturday, March 18th. The first day of Spring Town Meeting is Monday, April 24th.

What's on the Town's website?

We have a "Community" tab at the top of the page. If you click on this link you will see a full list of local community groups, quick links to elections, FAQs and services available to the residents of Winchester. If you do not see your organization, please email Jennifer Cafarella with a link to your website and general information about your organization