Monday, November 19, 2012
Here is some information to get you through Monday, Nov. 19.
1. It's going to be foggy this morning, but that will roll out for a sunny day with temperatures in the high 40s and reaching the low 30s tonight, according to the National Weather Service. 2. The same armed robber that was thought to hit the Dairy Farm in Winchester robbed a Reading gas station Thursday night. This armed robber has also hit other businesses in Stoneham and Woburn. The police are asking for your assistance with catching this person. 3. Several Winchester youths achieved High Honors for the First Quarter at Boston College High School. See which excelling students received this honor. 4. Today is the last day to submit a photo for our Facebook page. Check here for details. 5. Speaking of Facebook, hop over to our page and …
Friday, November 16, 2012
Here is some information to get you through Friday, Nov. 16.
1. It's going to be a chilly evening with temperatures dropping to approxiamtely 30 degrees, according to the National Weather Service. It'll be mostly cloudy with a high of 50 degrees during the day. 2. You can help Hurricane Sandy survivors just by sending a Tweet. For every tweet sent with the hashtag #PatchRebuilds, Patch will donate $1 to the AmeriCares Hurricane Sandy Disaster Relief Fund, up to $125,000. 3. Today is the last day to visit the Winton Club's annual Holiday Gift Fair in the Winchester Hospital. Winton Club volunteer members will be helping residents find perfect gifts, toys, accessories, hostess gifts and fabulous costume jewelry. 4. We are compiling a list of what restaurants will be open on Thanksgiving. If your …
Thursday, November 15, 2012
Here is some information to get you through Thursday, Nov. 15.
1. Today is going to be mostly sunny with a high of 45 degrees and a low of 32, according to the National Weather Service. 2. The Sachem Youth Football and Cheerleading program named its 2012 All-American team. Congratulations to all the Winchester students who made the team. Congratulate them here. 3. Winchester Hospital was named No. 4 in the large employer category on the BostonGlobe’s 100 Top Places to Work 2012. Winchester Hospital – which earned the No. 1, No. 2, No. 5 and No. 4 rankings in the Globe’s last four listings of top employers in Massachusetts, respectively – was this year’s highest ranked hospital. 4. We're looking for a new photo for our Facebook page. If you have any great shots of Winchester, submit them here. 5. The …
Wednesday, October 10, 2012
Here is some information to get you through Wednesday, Oct. 10.
1. There is a 60 percent chance of rain this afternoon with temperatures in the 60s and dropping to the low 40s this evening, according to the National Weather Service. 2. Winchester High School parents are invited to Parent Conversations today at 8:45 a.m. in the Guidance Conference Room. The monthly discussions of students, WHS and the community are casual and always confidential. The discussions vary among open topics, specific topics and guest speakers. New parents will be welcomed at the meeting and issues parents may be having with the start of 2012-13 school year will be discussed. 3. If you know someone who exemplifies being a good neighbor, volunteer or teacher—or someone who has simply helped the community in an inspiring way—…
Thursday, September 27, 2012
Here is some information to get you through Thursday, Sept. 27.
1. The clouds are rolling out today for a mostly sunny afternoon with temperatures in the high 60s and high 40s for the day, according to the National Weather Service. 2. State Rep. Candidate George Georgountzos is hosting a reception tonight from 6:30 to 9:30 at the Bear Hill Golf Club at 5 North St., Stoneham. Radio Host Todd Feinberg will make a special appearance. Hosts of the reception include Ted Menounos and Jack & Mary Lou Bracciotti. 3. The first meeting of the Teen Book Club is today at 3:30 p.m. in the Small Meeting Room at the Winchester Public Library. It's open to teens in grades sixth through 12 and meets the last Thursday of every month. Talk about what you've read recently, sample some tasty treats and pick up a copy of …
Tuesday, September 25, 2012
Here is some information to get you through Tuesday, Sept. 25.
1. It's going to be sunny and windy today with temperatures in the low 70s and wind speeds up to 26 mph, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures will drop to the high 50s and clouds will roll in for tomorrow's chance of showers. 2. The Town of Winchester began water main flushing Monday morning. This will last for approximately three weeks during 9 a.m. and 2 p.m. Residents may experience discolored water during this time. See if your street will be affected. 3. The Wolf Den is offering fall lacrosse training sessions for boys and girls in grades first through eighth. The sessions will run from Oct. 1 through Nov. 15. The Wolf Den is offering sessions for 4 and 5 year olds. Check here for more information on the sessions …
Monday, September 24, 2012
Here is some information to get you through Monday, Sept. 24.
1. There is nothing but sunny skies throughout the day with a high of 66 degrees and a low of 46, according to the National Weather Service. 2. The Mystic Valley Area Branch of the NAACP will host a public forum for candidates in State House of Representative races tonight at 7:30 at the West Medford Community Center at 111 Arlington St., Medford. The candidates will discuss issues of concern to constituencies of color within their respective legislative jurisdictions. The invited candidates are: 3. Water main flushing of the middle low water system begins today and will continue for the next three to four weeks. The Water and Sewer Department said the flushing will be from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. daily. Check here to see which streets will be …
Thursday, September 20, 2012
Here is some information to get you through Thursday, Sept. 20.
1. It's going to be sunny today with a high of 66 degrees and a low of 49, according to the National Weather Service. 2. Winchester said goodbye to one its own Wednesday morning. Members of the community lined the streets stretching from the Costello Funeral Home to St. Eulalia Church. See a slideshow of Winchester honoring Glen Doherty and supporting his family. 3. U.S. Senate candidates Scott Brown and Elizabeth Warren will have a live televised debate tonight at WBZ studios in Boston. The debate, the first in a series of four, will take place from 7 to 8 p.m. on WBZ-TV, WBZ Newsradio 1030 and CBS Boston.com. 4. The Winchester Board of Health will be holding four flu clinics over the next few weeks at the Jenks Center. The flu shot and …
Wednesday, September 19, 2012
Here is information about Winchester native Glen Doherty's funeral for today.
1. There will be scattered showers this morning, but should clear up for the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service. Temperatures will be in the low 70s during the day and dip to the high 40s tonight. For your morning briefing, we are including all the information you need to know about the funeral for Glen Doherty. 2. The funeral for Glen Doherty is today at 11 a.m. at the St. Eulalia Church at 50 Ridge St. The family will hold a mass honoring Doherty's life. Friends and family are welcome to join. Read Doherty's full obituary from Costello Funeral Home. 3. While the procession is for family only, Winchester residents are being asked to line the procession route starting at 10:20 a.m. to honor Doherty and his family. The …
Tuesday, September 18, 2012
Here is some information to get you through Tuesday, Sept. 18.
1. There is a 30 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms this afternoon with highs in the 70s and lows in the 60s, according to the National Weather Service. That chance increases as we move into the evening with gusts of wind as high as 39 mph. 2. Funeral services begin today for Glen Doherty. Visitation is from 3 to 7 p.m. at St. Eulelia's Church, and the funeral is 11 a.m. Wednesday at the same church. Winchester residents are being asked to line the streets during the procession Wednesday to show support for Doherty and his family. 3. Winchester High School is still seeking members for School Council. Interested parents and guardians have till Sept. 21 to submit a candidate form. Voting will take place from Sept. 26 to 28. For more…
