We believe that recreation is a core element of community vibrancy and is essential to the well-being of individuals. In order to fully achieve that status, the quality of recreation facilities is of paramount importance. When you support the Friends of Winchester Recreation, you help ensure the continuation of quality recreational programming, facilities, and equipment in our community.
The Griffin Museum of Photography is a nonprofit organization dedicated solely to the art of photography. Through our many exhibitions, programs and lectures, we strive to encourage a broader understanding and appreciation of the visual, emotional and social impact of photographic art.
The Karen Bernard School of Dance offers classes in many dance disciplines so as to provide opportunity to develop both the pre-professional dancer as well as the recreational dancer. Our dance program emphasizes the importance of dance technique and terminology while building confidence, reaching goals and establishing self-esteem. We hope to develop a life-lasting love for dance in each of our students.
The Legacy Winchester Project seeks to both preserve and make readily available the electronically/digitally recorded history of Winchester Massachusetts-Winchester's Legacy. The recordings include video, still images and audio recordings. We are a project of the Winchester Historical Society.
A non-partisan, community based organization dedicated to providing both actual and virtual gathering spaces in order to promote collaborative civic engagement. Its membership includes representation from non-profit organizations and Town boards.
Responsible for the formulation and enforcement of rules and regulations affecting the environment and public health.
A municipal board charged with implementing the state Wetlands Protection Act and the Winchester Wetlands Bylaw, which protect town wetland areas. The Commission also maintains conservation areas throughout town for passive recreation, and promotes natural resources.
The Winchester Cultural Council is a town agency composed of volunteers appointed by the Select Board who work to enhance the artistic and cultural life of the town. The council collaborates with the Massachusetts Cultural Council and other state agencies, and works to build connections between local organizations.
The Winchester School Committee consists of five members elected for three-year terms, so arranged that as nearly an equal number of terms as possible expire each year. The Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent, and Financial Officer, sit at the meeting table but are not members of the committee and do not participate in votes.
The Committee generally meets twice each month during the school year.