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Church Street resurfacing
Posted on May 8, 2009 by Eric Tsetsi
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Church Street is getting a facelift. Construction crews are in the process of resurfacing the road, so watch out for the manholes and water pipes that are jutting out of the roadway.
But as far as roads in need of a facelift go, I wonder if Church Street should really have been number one on the list of roads in need of repair after the harsh winter?
Boston International Film Festival to feature Winchester native
Posted on April 23, 2009 by Eric Tsetsi
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From a press release:
Craig Macneill, born and raised in Winchester, will be screening his new short film, LOBOS, at the 2009 Boston International Film Festival on Saturday April 25th at 1pm at the AMC/LOEWS in downtown Boston. LOBOS was shot entirely on location in Spain with post production taking place in New York City. Check out a clip of the film or learn more about the film here.
Craig Macneill’s previous short film, Late Bloomer, was an official selection at the 2005 Sundance Film Festival and played over twenty prestigious festivals worldwide winning the audience award for ‘Best Short Film’ at the Lake Placid Film Festival. Late Bloomer is currently on Netflix in the short film compilation ‘The Shortstack’ and available through IndiePix.
What have you done for planet Earth today?
Posted on April 22, 2009 by Eric Tsetsi
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Today, April 22, has been designated as the day to express your appreciation for planet Earth and to do something to improve the environment. So what have you done toward that goal?
Check out some of the activities that have been taking place around the country here.
FinComm: Delay budget vote
Posted on April 17, 2009 by Eric Tsetsi
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The Finance Committee voted Thursday, April 16, to recommend delaying a vote on the fiscal year 2010 budget.
Finance Committee to vote on school budget
Posted on April 15, 2009 by Eric Tsetsi
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The Finance Committee is scheduled to vote on the fiscal year 2010 school department budget tomorrow night, Thursday, April 16. School funding demands about 40 percent of the town’s annual budget.
This year the schools are asking for $32.9 million.
Winchester native freed from pirates
Posted on April 12, 2009 by Eric Tsetsi
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Richard Phillips, the 53-year-old Winchester native taken captive by Somali pirates, Wednesday, April 8, has been freed.
PRESS RELEASE 1345 EDT: CAPTAIN RICHARD PHILLIPS RESCUED
Norfolk, Va., April 12, 2009: Maersk Line, Limited was informed by the U.S. government at about 1:30 p.m., Sunday, April 12, that Captain Richard Phillips has been rescued. John Reinhart, President and Chief Executive Officer of Maersk Line, Limited, called Captain Phillips’ wife, Andrea, to tell her the good news. The crew of the Maersk Alabama was jubilant when they received word.
Mr. Reinhart said, “We are all absolutely thrilled to learn that Richard is safe and will be re-united with his family. Maersk Line, Limited is deeply grateful to the Navy, the F.B.I. and so many others for their tireless efforts to secure Richard’s freedom. We join Richard’s family, his crew and his colleagues ashore in celebrating this wonderful news. We look forward to welcoming him home in the coming days.”
Mr. Reinhart will hold a media briefing in Norfolk, Va., later on Sunday. Details will follow.
Peanut butter is back on the menu
Posted on April 1, 2009 by Eric Tsetsi
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According to an e-mail sent to parents by the Ambrose School on Monday, peanut butter is back on the lunch menu.
It had originally been eliminated during the salmonella outbreak a few weeks ago involving peanut products.
Here’s a portion of the announcement:
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We have been notified by Whitsons, who are in charge of the food supplied to our schools, that starting Tuesday, March 31st, PEANUT BUTTER AND JELLY AND PEANUT BUTTER AND FLUFF WILL NOW BE AVAILABLE FOR THE STUDENTS TO ORDER FOR THEIR LUNCH CHOICE. Because the new menus for April have already been printed and distributed to the students, pbj/pjf are not listed as an option.
This memo will serve as a formal notice that this change is taking place effective on Tuesday, March 31 until the end of the year. |
Don’t forget to vote on Tuesday
Posted on March 28, 2009 by Eric Tsetsi
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The Winchester Town Election is Tuesday, March 31. This year, there are contested races for Board of Selectmen, School Committee, Library Board of Trustees and Planning Board.
Polls will be open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.
To see a complete list of who’s running, check out the Town Clerk’s website here.
Family of missing girl thanks community
Posted on March 24, 2009 by Eric Tsetsi
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In a letter released Saturday by the McCall Middle School Parent’s Association, the family of Luxshmi Kumar thanked the community for help in tracking down their daughter who went missing Thursday, March 12. Kumar had taken a bus into Boston, and hunkered down in a book store reading until midnight, according to police.
She was reunited with her family at about 1:30 a.m. after a frantic 10-hour search involving local and state police.
The letter:
“Thank you to everyone for your support during our time of need. We have been overwhelmed by the support we have received from the Winchester community, friends and relatives.
“We thank deeply from our hearts to all the Parents Associations across town, especially the Muraco Elementary School Parents’ Association and the McCall Parents Association for their support and work they did during our difficult time. We also thank the Winchester Police Department, Arlington Police Department and the MBTA Transit Police for their assistance in locating our daughter. We thank the McCall Middle School teachers and the administration for their continuing support.
“Your thoughts and prayers have helped in more ways than you will ever imagine in finding our daughter.”
-The Kumar family
Reps. for Sen. John Kerry will hold office hours in Winchester Friday
Posted on March 16, 2009 by Eric Tsetsi
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Representatives for Sen. John Kerry will be holding office hours in Winchester Town Hall on Friday, March 20, from 11 a.m.- 1 p.m., according to Kerry’s Massachusetts Press Secretary Brigid O’Rourke.
Kerry, however, will not be able to attend the event bacause the Senate is in session that day, O’Rourke said in an e-mail.
From O’Rourke’s announcement:
“We’re going to be all over the state in the coming months. It’s a chance for constituents to have a voice and be heard. We’re encouraging members of the community, including local business owners and employees and students, to drop by if they are having problems with federal agencies or unsure whether they are eligible for federal assistance, programs, grants or loans. In many cases, we may be able to expedite the bureaucratic process and bring attention to individual cases that may have fallen through the cracks. Staff will also be available to discuss federal legislation, personal requests for Senator Kerry (appearances, letters, etc.) and important local issues and concerns. No appointment is necessary.”
Hours, location, and date:
Friday, March 20, 11am - 1pm
Winchester Town Hall, 71 Mt. Vernon Street
Mystic Valley Room
