Good morning Winchester! We're back in your inbox this morning to keep you in the loop with what's happening in and around town. Grab a cup of coffee and read on. ☀️
In today's newsletter:
How your family can dive into Winchester's Authorfest this October
How hard will this weekend's nor'easter hit Winchester neighborhoods?
Winchester remembers community leader and entrepreneur Nancy Gordon Mills
Also on today's calendar: Lifestyle Wellness Event @ Natural Food Exchange 11am - 2pm and 15 more events.
Today's riddle: Who's in favor of bringing back Roman Numerals? 🤔 (Answer below!)
Friday: Cloudy; p.m. rain, breezy, with a high of 66 and low of 55 degrees.
Saturday: Breezy with periods of rain, temps: high: 60, low: 54.
Sunday: Windy with periods of rain, with a high of 61 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence kicks off Authorfest on Oct. 14 (winchesternews.org) — Authorfest 2026 is bringing authors and illustrators directly to Winchester's schools, Town Hall, and public library on Oct. 14–15, with free events for families and younger readers. You can preview visiting authors, get books signed, and enjoy activities hosted by the Winchester Foundation for Educational Excellence, all aimed at celebrating reading and creativity across town.
• Winchester braces for weekend of wind, heavy rain (winchesternews.org) — Winchester is in for a windy, soaking weekend, with a nor'easter expected to bring up to about 4 inches of rain and gusts near 50 mph from Friday through Monday. Residents are urged to secure outdoor items, prepare for possible tree damage and outages, and keep an eye on the Aberjona River and power outage maps as the slow-moving storm lingers.
• Nancy Gordon Mills, 89 (theweektoday.com) — Longtime Winchester resident Nancy Gordon Mills, 89, is remembered for raising her family on Rangeley Road, serving as a Town Meeting member, and supporting the En Ka Society. She also built Mystic Valley Traders from a small Winchester storefront into a thriving business, all while cherishing family gatherings, especially the annual Thanksgiving celebrations rooted in Winchester.
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💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Senator Lewis Honored with Legacy Award by the Wakefield Unified Prevention Coalition —Jason Lewis Read on Patch
GPAC posted a job opening for Packaging Specialist/Machine Operator in Woburn. Apply here.
CoWorx Staffing Services posted a job opening for Quality Inspector in Woburn. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Winchester here.
🗞 Nearby News
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Medford
Fireside Chat with Amber Madison, Founder, Merritt AI (tufts.edu)
Providence to hold popular vote on divestment from countries committing severe human rights violations (browndailyherald.com)
The S'more Bot is back at Tufts Community Day, along with free lunch, a pet photo booth and Quiet Garden - Cambridge (csindie.com)
Melrose
Melrose Completes Playground Renovations At Popular Park (patch.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: I for 1. (Thank you Bill L. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!