The Town Common is a non-partisan, community based organization whose goal is to provide actual and virtual gathering spaces to promote respectful listening, critical thinking, and constructive conversation; inspire community action and engagement; and facilitate connection, collaboration and individual and organizational initiative.
Tell the Story of Winchester During COVID-19
How is COVID-19 changing your world? Let's keep a record of what we're going through in this unprecedented time. The Winchester Archival Center is collecting submissions of photos, videos, essays or other items that will help tell the story of our coronavirus experiences.
To contribute, visit winpublib.org/covid19project.
Federal COVID-19 Resources
In response to the COVID-19 pandemic, the U.S. Federal government has enacted a record relief bill, and may well take further action. Here are some direct links to government website with helpful information about particular issues.
Coronavirus Information from the Winchester Board of Health (March 20, 2020)
What is the best way for me to get up to date information on COVID-19?
If you have access to a computer or smartphone with internet here are some helpful resources:
COVID-19 Coronavirus Resources

We in Winchester—along with the whole world—are working to cope with the COVID-19 pandemic. (This CDC video helps explain the need for such drastic measures.) The town has established a website as a center for information about the disease and our response to it, at winchester.us/coronavirus. The site includes
- an informational video;
- authoritative information about closures and postponements;
- guidance on gatherings of young people during school closures;
- updates from School Superintendent Judith Evans, Town Manager Lisa Wong, and other town departments;
- helpful links from the state and Federal governments and elsewhere.
The town site is the best place to get accurate information about policies and rules as well as to check out stories you might have heard elsewhere. Accurate information is our most important tool in fighting the virus, and misinformation could actually do harm.
Support Town Businesses
The Winchester Chamber of Commerce has:
- a comprehensive COVID-19 resource page
- a directory of town businesses, listing current status, hours of operation, and how to get in touch
Information Sources, especially for nonprofits
Not connected with or endorsed by the Town Common.
- The Massachusetts Nonprofit Network page includes links to aid agencies and advice
- The Massachusetts Cultural Council COVID-19 resource page and their blog
- WHO debunks Myths about the Coronavirus
A strong community is particularly important during this time of crisis, and the Town Common hopes to connect our many civic organizations to help them find the best way to contribute. Please feel free to contact us with your comments and suggestions.
New Video About Town Government
Winchester residents Peter Engeldrum and Joyce Westner have produced a short film about Town Meeting—what it is and how it functions—as part of a series of educational videos about Winchester. Watch it at this link.
The Town website also hosts a fine collection of information about Town Meeting.
Civic Gathering With Winchester Youth: Strengthening Our Community
Thursday, October 17 at 7 pm
The Jenks Center, 109 Skillings Rd
All are welcome and encouraged to attend!
What if Winchester created a unique opportunity for youth to add their voice to important community conversations, especially those that matter most to them?