🌱 Patch AM: Why Winchester’s invasive trees depend so much on volunteers to remove

What's up Winchester! Let's start this morning right by getting caught up on what's going on around town. Keep reading to stay in the loop. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

• Why Winchester's invasive trees depend so much on volunteers to remove

Also on today's calendar: Riverfest 2026 and 10 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, with a high of 79 and low of 69 degrees.
• Thursday: A thunderstorm in spots, temps: high: 84, low: 59.
• Friday: Sunny and not as warm, with a high of 76 and low of 50 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Winchester tracks canopy drop but relies on volunteers to clear invasive species (winchesternews.org) — Winchester officials say the town has lost about 90 acres of tree canopy since 2018 and currently relies heavily on volunteers and limited grants to tackle invasive plants like tree of heaven. The article explains how local bylaws, budget gaps, and conservation events shape what actually gets removed, and why residents' help spotting and clearing invasives around town still matters.
   

📸 Around Winchester

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🗓 Upcoming Events in Winchester

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 12
• Riverfest 2026 →
  Assembly Row, 355 Artisan Way, Somerville
  11:00 am
Sunday September 13
• MusicFest Open House & Auditions →
  Winchester Community Music School, 407 Highland Ave, Winchester
  2:00 pm
Sunday September 20
• Sudbury PMC Kids Ride (all riders welcome!) →
  Ephraim Curtis Middle School, 22 Pratts Mill Rd, Sudbury
  10:00 am
Sunday September 27
• The Children's Room 30th Anniversary Community Walk →
  Robbins Memorial Town Hall, 730 Massachusetts Ave, Arlington
  11:00 am
Tuesday October 6
• Commonwealth School Virtual Open House →
  Virtual,
  6:30 pm

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Other local events

Sunday September 13
• Rally Day →
  The Parish of the Epiphany, Episcopal Church, 70 Church St, Winchester
  10:00 am
Friday September 18
• Early Release Day - YAY ART! →
  Studio on the Common, 22 Church St, Winchester
  11:30 am
Saturday September 19
• Jagged Little Pill →
  Arlington Friends of the Drama, 22 Academy St, Arlington
  8:00 pm
• Ranting Parents Comedy Tour →
  Isaac Harris Cary Memorial Building, 1605 Massachusetts Ave, Lexington
  8:00 pm
Monday September 21
• Adult Pottery on the Wheel: Beginner-Intermediate →
  Studio on the Common, 22 Church St, Winchester
  12:00 pm
• Teen: Pottery on the Wheel →
  Studio on the Common, 22 Church St, Winchester
  4:00 pm
Tuesday September 22
• Kids Pottery on the Wheel - ages 8-12 →
  Studio on the Common, 22 Church St, Winchester
  3:30 pm
• Adult Pottery on the Wheel: Intermediate →
  Studio on the Common, 22 Church St, Winchester
  6:30 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• Sorenson Communications, LLC posted a job opening for Sign Language Interpreter - VRS - Part Time - Boston, Massachusetts in Woburn. Apply here.
• Parker Hannifin Corporation posted a job opening for Material Handler- Shipper 2nd shift in Woburn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winchester here.

🗞 Nearby News

Woburn

• Huge Scratch-Off Winner Sold At Woburn Store (patch.com)

Medford

• Letter from the Editor in Chief: A Daily Welcome (tuftsdaily.com)
• When Was the Last Native Massachusetts Governor Elected? (wbsm.com)

Ok Winchester! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!

-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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