🌱 Winchester Historic Renovation Problem + New Local Bakery + Survey

Hello all. I'm back in your inbox this morning to walk you through everything you need to know about what's happening in town these days.

But first, your local weather:

• Monday: Partly sunny and pleasant. High: 76 Low: 52.
• Tuesday: Mostly sunny. High: 82 Low: 52.

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Here are the top three stories today in Winchester:

1. The Winchester Board of Architectural Review (BAR) was criticized by the Virginia Department of Historic Resources for the board's April decision to allow a Historic District homeowner to keep changes he made to his house at 119 S. Washington Street. The homeowner made the changes without seeking the BAR's approval, but later the BAR decided to let the changes remain. The Virginia Department of Historic Resources said the decision may not have been consistent with its own guidelines or the U.S. Secretary of the Interior's Standards for Rehabilitation, and "Deviation from this consistency could impact decisions the board will have to make in the future and impact Winchester's preservation program as a whole."(Subscription: Winchester Star)
2. Winchester's newest bakery, Knead Bread, offers baked goods made from scratch following old family recipes from Calabria, Italy. The bakery, located at 28 E Piccadilly Street in Winchester, is owned by brother-sister team Lenora Schmecko and Vincenzo Mazzone. Knead Bread held its soft opening on May 20, now officially open Wednesdays through Sundays between 6:30 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. (Subscription: Winchester Star)
3. The Northern Shenandoah Valley Region is updating its Hazard Mitigation Plan and is asking residents to take an online survey to help create the best plan. The county will use the survey answers to best prepare for natural disasters. The deadline for the survey is today, Jun. 5. (Frederick County VA via Twitter)

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Today and tomorrow in Winchester:

Monday, June 5

• 3rd Annual "Summer Kickoff" Golf Tournament At Rock Harbor Golf Course (12:00 PM)
• LVWA Spirit Night At Packs Cones-N-More (6:00 PM)

Tuesday, June 6

• Pizza And Paint! At Slices Pizza Bar (4:00 PM)

From my notebook:

• The outdoor track at John Handley High School will be closed from Jun. 6 through Aug. 10 for the resurfacing project! (John Handley High School via Twitter)
• Whether you're in the market for a new home or not, it's always good to stay up-to-date on the local real estate market! Check out the latest homes for sale in the Winchester area, including a four-bedroom on Lehigh Drive for $478,400. (Winchester Patch)
• Anastasia, a sweet six-year-old dog, is looking for her forever home in Winchester! She is spayed, microchipped, and fully vaccinated. View the link to see Anastasia or visit Winchester Area SPCA. (Winchester Area SPCA via Facebook)

You're all caught up for today! See you all soon for another update.

— Rose Mendez

About me: Rose Mendez is a freelance writer. She is studying English Literature at Hunter College. She loves reading, walking around the city, and coffee!