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🌱 Patch AM: How a new Muraco School could reshape Winchester’s enrollment future

Coming up on the Winchester Patch calendar: Riverfest 2026

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Greetings Winchester! We're your go-to source for what's happening in town. Read on to get plugged in! ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How a new Muraco School could reshape Winchester's enrollment future
  • How Spirit Weekend will transform downtown Winchester for three packed days
  • Want to explore the psychology behind serial killers at Jenks Center?

Also on today's calendar: Riverfest 2026 and 11 more events.

Today's riddle: What do you get when you cross an angry cow with an angry sheep? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Thursday: An a.m. shower; breezy, warm, with a high of 86 and low of 59 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
  • Friday: Sunny and not as warm, temps: high: 76, low: 50.
  • Saturday: Nice with plenty of sun, with a high of 74 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• New Winchester school could revitalize dwindling enrollment numbers at Muraco (winchesternews.org) — Winchester families are grappling with larger classes and staffing shifts at Muraco School after a failed override forced $3.3 million in cuts, though officials say class sizes remain generally favorable. At the same time, the district is pushing ahead with plans for a new or renovated Muraco, hoping a modern building will boost enrollment and strengthen the neighborhood's appeal.
   

• Winchester Chamber of Commerce, Glen Doherty Memorial Foundation to host Spirit Weekend 2026 (winchesternews.org) — Downtown Winchester will turn into a pedestrian-only celebration Sept. 18–20, with Spirit Weekend bringing street music, sidewalk sales, a beer garden, and the Glen Doherty Memorial Race. Residents can shop local, enjoy performances, support charities at Town Hall, and cheer on Winchester High varsity teams, all while honoring hometown hero Glen Doherty and the town's community spirit.
   

• Jenks Center presents 'Mind of a Killer' with true crime author John Olszewski (winchesternews.org) — Winchester's Jenks Center is hosting true crime author John Olszewski on Sept. 29 for a talk exploring serial, mass, and spree killers from both historical and psychological angles. Residents can hear about his work in prisons and treatment facilities, view items from his collection, and learn what researchers believe may influence someone toward violent behavior.
   

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  • Someone's cat?
    Found on Swanton St infront of wincam I fed her some food . Very friendly (Nextdoor Winchester North)
  • Becton, Dickinson & Company posted a job opening for Materials Supervisor in Woburn. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

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  • Events In Woburn Mark 25th Anniversary Of 9/11 Terror Attacks (patch.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: An animal that's in a baaaaad mooood! (Thank you Lisa A. for sending it in!)
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