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🌱 Patch AM: What changes will Winchester’s new town manager tackle first this month?
And on the Winchester Patch calendar - Massachusetts Boating Safety Certificate Course
Greetings Winchester! We’re your go-to source for what’s happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️
In today's newsletter:
- What changes will Winchester’s new town manager tackle first this month?
- Which Winchester school leader just jumped into a key Senate race?
Also on today's calendar: Massachusetts Boating Safety Certificate Course and 9 more events.
Find out what's happening in Winchesterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
Find out what's happening in Winchesterfor free with the latest updates from Patch.
- Tuesday: Sun giving way to clouds, with a high of 44 and low of 36 degrees.
- Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, a little rain, temps: high: 47, low: 34.
- Thursday: A bit of snow and rain, with a high of 44 and low of 20 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Winchester finalizes contract with new town manager, sets Jan. 14 start date (winchesternews.org) — Winchester has finalized a two-year contract with new town manager Christopher Senior, who will start work on Jan. 14 after months of interim leadership. His arrival ends a prolonged vacancy that has delayed budget planning, department head reviews, and union negotiations, and allows a short overlap with acting town manager MaryEllen Marshall to manage key deadlines. 
• State Representative Christine Barber, Somerville Democrat, to seek state Senate seat (bostonglobe.com) — Winchester residents may see a familiar name in the next state Senate race, as Winchester School Committee member Tom Hopcroft has filed to run alongside several Somerville- and Cambridge-based Democrats. The seat will be open in the 2026 regular elections, with current state Rep. Christine Barber of Somerville announcing her own bid and highlighting her legislative work on health care costs, immigration-related driver’s licenses, and transit and safety funding.
📸 Around Winchester
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Winchester
★ Featured events ★
- Massachusetts Boating Safety Certificate Course
Lexington Community Center, 39 Marrett Rd, Lexington
7:00 pm - New Series! MINDFULNESS-BASED STRESS REDUCTION with Sunada Takagi - 8 Wednesdays
The Arlington Center, 369 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington
6:30 pm - New Year, New Sale
6 Wayside Rd, Burlington
9:00 am
Tuesday January 13
Wednesday January 21
Saturday January 31
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Other local events
- Finding Your Inner Goddess
Studio on the Common , 22 Church St , Winchester
7:00 pm - McCall Choral Concert Performance - Auditorium & GYM
McCall Middle School , 458 Main St , Winchester
6:00 pm - Zoning Board of Appeals Public Meeting and Agenda
Winchester, MA Calendar , 71 Mt. Vernon Street, 2nd Floor , Winchester
7:00 pm - SNOW -McCall Choral - Auditorium & Gym
McCall Middle School , 458 Main St , Winchester
6:00 pm - ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
Winchester, MA Calendar , 71 Mt. Vernon Street, Lower Level , Winchester
7:00 pm - No School, YES Art! (Ages 5-8)
Studio on the Common , 22 Church St , Winchester
9:00 am - No School, Yes ART! (Ages 5-8)
Studio on the Common , 22 Church St , Winchester
1:30 pm - Ripley Presents: Willie J. Laws Band
First Congregational Church in Winchester , 21 Church St , Winchester
9:00 am - PJ Bingo Night
Sons of Italy , 117 Swanton St , Winchester
6:00 pm
Monday January 12
Wednesday January 14
Thursday January 15
Monday January 19
Friday January 23
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
- North Reading has a working fire on Haverhill Street, with Wilmington providing mutual aid, resulting in two deceased cats and a rescued dog.
6:46AM on Jan 11: North Reading has a working fire on Haverhill Street, with Wilmington providing mutual aid. (Nextdoor )
- Sodexo, Inc. posted a job opening for Utility Worker in Winchester. Apply here.
- ManpowerGroup posted a job opening for Fast Paced Mailroom Associate in Medford. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winchester here.
🗞 Nearby News
Woburn
- Faneuf Law Group - Woburn, MA Patch (patch.com)
- Hansen and Gnetz score as Team USA beats Czechia 9-1 (letsplayhockey.com)
- Students Connect to Community Through New Fellowship Program at Local Nonprofit (uml.edu)
Medford
- Medford Man Missing: Police Need Help (patch.com)
Lexington
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