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🌱 Patch AM: What does the 972 Main Street ‘by right’ decision really change?

Also check out Medford Figure Skating & Learn to Skate USFS Programs - Girls & Boys Ages 4-18 Begin October 10th on the Winchester Patch…

Wednesday September 16th Patch AM (Patch graphic)

Good day Winchester! We're here again with what you need to know today. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • What does the 972 Main Street 'by right' decision really change?
  • See the playful new wheels brightening stays at Winchester Hospital.

Also on today's calendar: Medford Figure Skating & Learn to Skate USFS Programs - Girls & Boys Ages 4-18 Begin October 10th and 13 more events.

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Sunshine and nice, with a high of 78 and low of 63 degrees.
  • Thursday: A passing afternoon shower, temps: high: 78, low: 65.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 80 and low of 49 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Winchester Planning Board votes to allow 972 Main St. development to be done 'by right' (winchesternews.org) — A key Main Street project at 972 Main St. will now move forward "by right," after the Winchester Planning Board allowed the developer to withdraw its special permit plans and proceed under existing zoning. The change shifts review to standard building permits but keeps design tweaks like basement parking. Neighbors should expect the long-discussed replacement of the former muffler shop to advance.
   

• Winchester Hospital presents Big Wheels for Little Patients (winchesternews.org) — Young patients at Winchester Hospital now have three ride-on "big wheels" to cruise the halls, thanks to a gift from longtime trustee and donor Bill McCance. The playful cars, complete with vanity plates, are meant to brighten hospital stays for local children and families. The piece also reminds readers how community support keeps Winchester News operating.
   

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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: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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