@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialThe Select Board has officially appointed the inaugural members of the Human Rights Commission, aiming to enhance civil rights and community engagement in Winchester.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialWinchester is facing a staggering $19 million bill for the MWRA's sewer repair program, raising urgent questions about how this will impact local rates and budgets.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialThe Winchester Select Board has set the stage for the future of the Waterfield project by approving key articles in the upcoming fall town meeting warrant.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialIn a bold move, the Select Board has united with the School Committee to condemn hate and harassment against educators, demanding action to protect their community.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialThe Winchester Planning Board has just given the green light for a significant development at 10–16 Mount Vernon Street, setting strict guidelines to ensure quality and compliance!
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialThe Winchester School Committee has taken a bold stand against hate and harassment, uniting to protect the dignity of students and staff in response to alarming social media attacks.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialEllen Feldman reveals how powerful images of children at climate marches are signaling a vibrant future for activism, as the next generation learns to carry the torch of protest.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialTim Matthews passionately called for the Select Board to stand in solidarity with marginalized students after a banner at McCall Middle School faced vicious online attacks from extremists.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialWinchester's Lynch Elementary has set a new standard as the town's first all-electric, net-zero municipal building, boasting 100% self-sufficient energy through innovative solar solutions.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialWinchester is leading the charge in sustainability with a new energy code aimed at electrifying municipal buildings and cutting fossil fuel use, backed by an $8 million investment in solar projects.
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@citizenptnewsma.bsky.socialThe Planning Board is at a crossroads over a proposed addition that could reshape affordable housing requirements in Winchester—does it trigger the inclusionary housing rule or not?
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