Hundreds Attend Authorfest in Winchester

There was a strong showing at the annual Authorfest event held Tuesday in Winchester.

A few hundred people attended Authorfest Tuesday for the chance to meet authors and illustrators from the New England region. A combined 16 authors and illustrators visited with Winchester Public School students during the day, followed by a book signing at Town Hall, according to event organizer Ceci Cordeiro. She added that this year's Authorfest was either the 15th or 16th time the event has been held in town. "We had 14 authors come to the elementary schools, one author did all of (McCall) Middle School and one author visited (Winchester) High School," Cordeiro said. "Each author does three presentations. The kids absolutely love it and it is very exciting for a child to meet an author, and some of these guys are really, really funny, …

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5 Things You Need to Know Today in Winchester: Wednesday, April 3

A look at what is happening in Winchester on Wednesday, April 3.

Here is the Winchester Patch 5 Things column for Wednesday, April 3: 1. Mostly sunny: It is expected to be mostly sunny Wednesday, with temperatures peaking around 43 during the day and dipping to a low around 27 at night on Wednesday, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Winchester. 2. Local meetings: According to the town of Winchester's website, there are several meetings slated for Wednesday, including: 3. Get connected: Check out the Winchester Patch Facebook and Twitter pages for additional content not always featured on the website. 4. Local images: Upload your Winchester photos and videos to our Pics & Clips section.  5. In case you missed it: The Acera School is relocating from Melrose to Winchester in …

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Sunny Skies in the Forecast For Winchester

A look at what is happening in Winchester on Tuesday, April 2.

Here is the Winchester Patch 5 Things column for Tuesday, April 2: 1. Mostly sunny: It is expected to be mostly sunny before eventually becoming partly cloudy, with temperatures peaking around 42 during the day and dipping to a low around 26 at night on Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Winchester. 2. Local meetings: According to the town of Winchester's website, there are several meetings slated for Tuesday, including: 3. Social media: Check out the Winchester Patch Facebook and Twitter pages for additional content not always featured on the website. 4. Easter images: Upload your Easter photos and videos to our Pics & Clips section.  5. In case you missed it: Northeast Metropolitan Regional Vocational …

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Five Meetings, Four Library Programs Slated For Monday in Winchester

A look at what is happening in Winchester on Monday, March 25.

Here is the Winchester Patch 5 Things column for Monday, March 25: 1. Cloudy day: It is expected to be cloudy Monday, with temperatures peaking around 43 and a low of about 32, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Winchester. 2. Local meetings: Here is a look at the boards and committees meeting Monday in Winchester, according to the town website: 3. Boot camp: A Baby Boot Camp is scheduled for 9:30-10:30 a.m. Monday at Winchester Recreation & Community Education. The stroller fitness program is geared toward prenatal and postpartum women. For more information, call 781-281-8379. 4. Library programs: Here's an overview of the activities planned for Monday at Winchester Public Library, according to the library website…

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Four Meetings, Three Library Activities Set For Monday in Winchester

A look at what is happening in Winchester on Monday, March 18.

Here is the Winchester Patch 5 Things column for Monday, March 18: 1. Cloudy day: It is expected to be increasingly cloudy Monday, with temperatures peaking around 35 and lows in the upper 20s, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Winchester. 2. Local meetings: Here is a look at the boards and committees meeting Monday in Winchester, according to the town website: 3. Baby event: A Baby Boot Camp is slated for 9:30-10:30 a.m. Monday at Winchester Recreation & Community Education. The stroller fitness program is geared toward prenatal and postpartum women. For more information, call 781-281-8379. 4. Library activities: Here's an overview of the activities planned for Monday at Winchester Public Library, according to the …

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Cloudy Skies in the Forecast For Winchester on Thursday

A look at what's happening in Winchester.

Here is the Winchester Patch 5 Things column for Thursday, March 14: 1. Cloudy day: It is expected to be mostly cloudy Thursday, as daytime highs will be in the low-40s before becoming less cloudy with a low around 20 at night, according to the National Weather Service's forecast for Winchester. 2. Town meetings: According to the town of Winchester's website, there are a couple meetings slated for Thursday, including: 3. In case you missed it: Check out reaction from Winchester area Catholics to the announcement of a new pope on Wednesday. 4. Gas up: Get gas prices in the Winchester region and traffic information in our Commute section on Winchester Patch. 5. Need a job? Browse the Winchester Patch Jobs section today! Use Winchester Patch …

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LETTER: Winton Club Cabaret Producer Says a Word of Thanks

A Letter to the Editor submitted by Winton Club Cabaret 2013 Producer/Chairwoman Lianne Green.

[Editor's note: The following is a Letter to the Editor submitted by Winton Club Cabaret 2013 Producer/Chairwoman Lianne Green.] Dear Winchester Patch Editor: Well, the magic dust from Cabaret 2013 has settled. The snow conveniently moved in after the show, and spring is right around the corner. Before I exit stage left, I must reflect and thank everyone for supporting the Winton Club Cabaret 2013, “Myth, Magic and Mystery.”   The support from the Winchester Patch was outstanding, including your coverage of everything from my producer announcement, Winchester Town Day, the farmer’s market, auditions and all the show activity in January. On behalf of the Winton Club and Winchester Hospital, thank you so much! We would not be able to spread …

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2013 Winchester in Transition Conference

The Winchester Multicultural Network conference is slated for 12:30 p.m. Sunday at Town Hall.

Winchester Personnel Board Needs a New Member

The deadline to submit a letter of interest and resume is March 14.

The Winchester Personnel Board currently has an opening for a three-year term ending June 30, 2015, according to a press statemet.   "This board serves in an advisory capacity to town agencies and the Town Manager (Richard Howard)," reads the statement. "Duties include assistance in the coordination of collective bargaining activities, as well as making recommendations on compensation and personnel policies." Members are appointed by a committee of three: the Town Moderator, the Chairman of the Board of Selectmen and the Chairman of the School Committee, reads the statement. The deadline for submissions is March 14. Applicants can mail a letter of interest and resume to: Personnel Board Appointing Committee, c/o Mary Ellen Lannon, Town …

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WFEE Trivia Bee [PHOTOS, VIDEO]

Check out our photo gallery from the 10th annual Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence that took place Wednesday night at Town Hall.

Town Hall was abuzz Wednesday night for the 10th annual Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence (WFEE) Trivia Bee. A few hundred people attended the community event which featured several rounds of trivia played by five 5th grade teams representing the local elementary schools as well as adult teams.  There was a tie for first place between Lincoln and Lynch Elementary Schools, so they will be sharing the Trivia Bee Trophy this year. The Lincoln School team was made up of Adrienne Anderson, Joey Charchaflian and Henry Wheaton, while the Lynch School squad consisted of Venkat Rao, Michael Wentworth and Max Lu.  Meanwhile, the Winchester High School Faculty team. Team members included Tom Gwin, Dave Benedetto and Mark Chase. Event …

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