Town Manager's Public Hearing

In accordance with Chapter 2, Section 3.2 of the Winchester Code of By-Laws, the Town Manager of the Town of Winchester will hold public hearings on warrant articles for the April 24, 2023 Spring Annual Town Meeting not previously the subject of a public hearing on Thursday, April 13, 2023 at 6:30PM remotely. Register in advance for this meeting:

https://us02web.zoom.us/webinar/register/WN_fuoPdJ6eSLOQkaXgHQIJWA

The Motion Book will be available online before the meeting.

Town Meeting starts on Monday, April 24th at 6:30pm at Winchester High School.

Town Census

The Town Clerk’s Office has mailed a second request to all households who have not yet responded to the Annual Census. In order to remain active on the voter list you must return your census. You will be made inactive on May 31, 2023 according to Massachusetts General Law, if we don’t hear from you with this second mailing. As we prepare for the 2024 Electoral season remaining active on the voter list will allow for you to check in on Election Day with ease.

Click here for more information.

Upcoming Construction Projects

Woodside Road and Wildwood Street – Construction was delayed to spring 2023.
Muraco School Electrical – The electrical bid was awarded and the contract is being executed for work to occur in summer 2023.
Lake Street Bridge project – Bids were opened March 22^nd. Work expected to start in April/May and will require full closure of the bridge for at least two months.

Citizen of the Year

The Chamber of Commerce's 2023 Citizen of the Year is Cathy Alexander! You can find more information on the celebration on the Chamber's website and social media accounts.

From the Chamber's Facebook page - "Perfectly embodying the spirit of the award, Cathy is so well deserving. The Citizen of the Year award also happens to be a product of Cathy’s stewardship as the Executive Director of The Chamber, Cathy has personally overseen this award for over 40 years. It was fun to turn the tables on her!

Not only recognized for her work at The Chamber, but Cathy has been giving the youth in Winchester a safe place to express themselves in the wonderful environment of The Winchester Co-Operative Theater since 1979. @winchestercooperativetheatre.

Please join us in congratulating Cathy and stay tuned for more details on the celebration on May 9th "

Affordable Housing

Sanctuary West (416 Cambridge Street) and Sanctuary North (25 River Street) are new rental communities in Winchester. Cambridge Street will have 95 units total, and River Street will have 147 units total. Both properties are in close proximity to the Middlesex Fells Reservation, various shops and restaurants, and much more. Through this process, 61 apartments will be made available to households earning no more than 80% of the Area Median Income (24 at Cambridge Street and 37 at River Street). Affordable units will have thoughtful layouts and high-end finishes, identical to the market rate units in these developments.

Public Info Session: May 1, 2023 at 6:00 pm via Zoom
Go to zoom.com/join or call (646) 558-8656 and enter Meeting ID: 818 9317 7595, Passcode: 088159

Application Deadline: May 31, 2023 at 2pm
Completed Applications must be received by this date.

Lottery: June 14, 2023 at 6:00pm via Zoom
Go to zoom.com/join or call (646) 558-8656 and enter Meeting ID: 857 2736 5609, Passcode: 276410

More information can be found on the Town's website.

Holiday Hours

The Town Hall will be closed on Monday, April 17th for Patriots' Days. We will re-open for normal business hours on Tuesday, April 18th. Happy Patriots' Day!