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  2. GOVERNMENT

    1. Departments
      1. Archival Center
        1. Archival Collections
          1. Using the Collections
        2. Online Catalog
        3. Winchester History Online
          1. People of Winchester
          2. Village to Town
          3. Agriculture
          4. Arts & Entertainment
          5. Education
          6. Events
          7. Industry
          8. Natural Environment
          9. Place Names and Memorials
          10. Religion
          11. Renowned Residents
          12. Sports & Recreation
          13. Winchester in Battle & at War
          14. Women of Winchester
          15. INDEX
        4. House History
        5. Family History
        6. Winchester History Links & Guides
        7. WWII 75th Anniversary Commemoration
        8. Winchester during COVID-19
      2. Assessors Department
        1. Abatement & Appeal
        2. Motor Vehicle Excise Tax (MVE)
        3. Personal Exemptions
        4. Tax Rate Factors
      3. Building Department
        1. Building Department FAQs
        2. Construction By-Law
        3. Online Building Permits
      4. Comptroller
        1. Comptroller Reports to Select Board
        2. Comptroller Reports to Town Meeting
        3. Financial Statements
        4. GAO and Uniform Guidance Reports (Single Audit)
        5. Management Letters
        6. Other Post Employment Benefit(s) Actuarial Valuations
        7. Pension Actuarial Valuations
        8. Pension Plan Schedules
        9. Retirement Board
      5. Conservation Department
      6. Council on Aging
      7. Employee Benefits
      8. Engineering
        1. 2023 All Hazards Mitigation Plan
        2. Assessor Parcel Map
          1. Assessor Map Street Index
        3. Available Maps, Plans & Information
        4. Flood Hazard Website
          1. Mystic River Watershed Overview
          2. Flooding Basics
          3. Local Flood Hazards
          4. Flood Maps
            1. Flood Insurance Rate Map FAQs
          5. Flood Insurance
            1. General Guidelines on Flood Insurance Coverage
          6. Local Permitting & Improvement Requirements
          7. Flood Tips
          8. Drainage System Maintenance
          9. Flood Mitigation Program
          10. Flood-Related Links
          11. 2023 Flood Map Update Information
        5. GIS/Mapping
        6. Town Center & Wedgemere Parking
          1. Wedgemere Parking Pay Station
        7. MS4 Stormwater Permit
        8. Public Sewers & Storm Drains Rules & Regulations
        9. Standard Construction Specifications
        10. Stormwater Information
          1. Winter Maintenance and De-icing
          2. Spring Maintenance and Fertilizing
          3. Dog Waste and Water Quality
          4. Low-Impact Development and Stormwater Pollution
          5. Leaf Litter
          6. Stormwater Pollution
          7. Trash
          8. Importance of Road Salt Reduction
          9. Fertilizer Use
        11. Sanitary Sewer Overflow Notification
      9. Fire Department
      10. GIS Mapping
      11. Health Department
        1. COVID-19
          1. COVID-19 Testing
          2. COVID-19 Treatment Information
          3. Covid-19 Vaccine
          4. Data Dashboard
          5. COVID-19: Public Health Emergency Ending Updates
          6. Positive COVID Test and COVID Exposure Guidance
          7. Other COVID-19 Testing Options
        2. Emergency Preparedness
        3. ALERTS - Health Updates
      12. Human Resources Department
        1. American Disabilities Act (ADA)
        2. Collective Bargaining Agreements
        3. Compensation Schedules
        4. Employee Benefits
        5. Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
        6. Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA)
        7. Job Opportunities
        8. Personnel Policy Guide
        9. Retirement Information
        10. Retiree Benefits
      13. Information Technology
      14. Library
      15. Planning Department
        1. News & Announcements
        2. Planning Board
        3. Projects
          1. Town Center Development Plan
          2. Shore Road Conceptual Streetscape Plans
        4. Subdivision Regulations and Zoning Bylaws
          1. Winchester Code of Bylaws
      16. Police Department
      17. Public Works
        1. Snow and Ice Removal
        2. Transfer Station / Recycling Center
          1. Accepted & Prohibited Items
          2. Leaves & Brush Area Rules
          3. Reciprocal Household Hazardous Waste Program
          4. Swap Shop
          5. Winchester Public Library - Libraries of Things
        3. Wildwood Cemetery
        4. Water and Sewer Department
          1. Water and Sewer Enterprise Fund FAQs
          2. Water Main Flushing FAQs
          3. Water Use Restriction Regulations
          4. Why Save Water brochure
      18. Recreation Department
        1. 2023 Spring/Summer Program Brochure
        2. Program Registration Website
        3. Kid Connection Preschool
        4. After School Program
        5. Financial Aid Form
        6. Field Permit Policy
        7. Field Request Form
        8. Knowlton Stadium Light Policy
        9. Winchester Recreation Gym Request Form
        10. New Program Application
        11. Packer Ellis Reservation Request Form
      19. Retirement
      20. School Department
        1. Lynch Replacement Project
      21. Sustainability Department
        1. Sustainability Home Page
        2. Helping Solve the Climate Crisis: Winchester's Approach
        3. Sustainability at Home
          1. Sustainability Home Page
          2. Green Your Electricity with WinPower
          3. Energy Efficiency
          4. Electrification
          5. Solar
          6. Sustainable Landscaping
        4. Sustainable Transportation
          1. Sustainability Home Page
          2. Electric Vehicles
          3. Walk and Bicycle
        5. Preparing for a Changing Climate
        6. Tree Planting and Preservation
        7. Sustainability in Our Community: Town Boards and Committees
        8. Sustainability Goals and History
        9. Climate Action Plan and Other Reports
        10. Climate Solutions Week
          1. Sustainability Home Page
          2. Health and Climate Change
      22. Town Clerk
        1. Census Information
        2. Conflict of Interest Law/Requirements
        3. Licenses, Certificates & Permits
          1. Business Certificates
          2. Dog Licenses
          3. Fee Schedule
          4. Fish & Wildlife Licenses
          5. Marriage Licenses
          6. Raffles & Bazaars
          7. Solemnize / Clergy Certificate
          8. Transfer Station Permits
          9. Common Victualler/Food Vendor (PDF)
        4. Precinct Maps
        5. State Elected Officials Contact Information
        6. Town Meeting
        7. Transfer Station and Recycling Information
        8. Vital Records
        9. Winchester Code of Bylaws
        10. VOTE in Winchester
          1. Early Vote by Mail & Absentee Ballots
          2. Accessible Voting
          3. Ballots
          4. Become a Poll Worker
          5. Election Results
          6. Military/Overseas Voters
          7. Press Releases and Notices
          8. Register to Vote
          9. What to expect on Election Day
          10. Where Do I Vote?
        11. Welcome to Winchester
      23. Town Manager
        1. Emergency Management Information
        2. Bid Openings
        3. Town Manager Financial Plans
        4. Winchester Licenses and Permits
      24. Treasurer / Collector
        1. Motor Vehicle Excise FAQs
        2. Online Payments
        3. Parking Ticket FAQs
        4. Real Estate FAQs
        5. Tax Relief for Seniors
      25. Veterans
    2. Select Board
      1. Affordable Housing
      2. Community Preservation Act
      3. Downtown Parking
      4. Eversource Project
        1. 115kV Line (Mystic to Woburn)
        2. 345kV Line (Woburn to Wakefield)
          1. Town Agreements with Eversource
          2. Conservation Commission Documents
      5. Greek Streets
      6. Fields Master Plan
      7. Housing Production Plan
      8. Human Rights Statement (PDF)
      9. Licenses & Permits
        1. Alcohol Licenses
      10. Local Initiative Program
      11. MBTA Winchester Center Station Renovation Project
      12. Needs Assessment
      13. Operating Reserves Policy
      14. Pride Proclamation - 2023
      15. Room Rentals
      16. Washington - Swanton Redevelopment
      17. intranet testing
    3. Boards and Committees
      1. Affordable Housing Trustee Committee
        1. Agendas and Minutes
      2. Audit Advisory Committee
        1. Agendas and Minutes
      3. Archives Advisory Committee
      4. Board of Appeals
        1. Active Matters
          1. 19 Hancock Street
          2. 75 Bacon Street
          3. 7 Wedgemere Avenue
          4. 31 Albamont Road
          5. 149 Highland Avenue
        2. General Information
          1. Board of Appeal Process
          2. Engage with the Planning Board, Design Review Committee and Historical Commission
        3. Resources
          1. Agendas and Minutes
          2. Forms
          3. The Law
          4. Past Decisions
            1. Decisions
            2. Compendium of Decisions
        4. Stay Informed
      5. Board of Assessors
      6. Board of Health
        1. Advisories
        2. Agendas and Minutes
        3. Annual Report of the Board of Health
        4. Climate Change and Public Health
          1. Heat
          2. Tick borne illness
        5. COVID
        6. Early History of Public Health in Winchester
        7. Health Department
        8. Orientation Documents for Winchester Board of Health
        9. Public Comment at Board of Health Meeting
        10. Regulations of Board of Health
        11. Resources
      7. Board of Library Trustees
      8. Cable Advisory Committee
      9. Capital Planning Committee
      10. Climate Action Advisory Committee
        1. Agendas and Minutes
      11. Commissioners of Trust Funds
      12. Committee on Government Regulations
      13. Committee on Names
      14. Committee on Rules
      15. Communications Study Committee
        1. Agendas and Minutes
        2. Article 31 (Committee charge)
        3. Work Plan
      16. Community Access & Media, Inc.
      17. Conservation Commission
        1. Agendas and Minutes
        2. Aberjona Initiative
        3. Conservation Area Land Use Regulations
        4. Creating a Pollinator Garden
        5. Fish Ladder at the Center Falls Dam
          1. Birds at the Winchester Fish Ladder
        6. General Information
        7. STOP THE SPREAD of the Spotted Lanterfly
        8. Wetland Plant List
      18. Constable
      19. Council on Aging
      20. Cultural Council
      21. Design Review Committee
        1. Agendas and Minutes
      22. Disability Access Commission
        1. Agendas and Minutes
        2. Outdoor Dining/Seating
      23. Educational Facilities Planning & Building
      24. Energy Management Committee
      25. Field Management Committee
        1. Agenda and Minutes
      26. Finance Committee
        1. Agendas and Minutes
        2. Finance Committee Subcommittees
      27. Greenway Initiative Committee
      28. Heritage District Commission
      29. Historical Commission
        1. Agendas and Minutes
      30. Housing Partnership Board
        1. Agendas and Minutes
      31. Local Historic District Study Committee
      32. Middlesex Canal Commission
      33. Open Space & Recreation Committee
      34. Permanent Street Tree Committee
      35. Personnel Board
        1. Agendas and Minutes
      36. Planning Board
        1. Agendas and Minutes
        2. Holton/Cross/Swanton Street Study
        3. Current Petitions/Projects
          1. 654 Main Street (Fells Hardware)
        4. Master Plan
          1. Master Plan
            1. Master Plan FAQ
            2. Master Plan Related Documents
        5. Master Plan Implementation Committee
        6. MBTA 3A
        7. North Main Street Corridor
        8. Past Projects
          1. 10 Converse Place
        9. Subdivision Regulations and Zoning Bylaws
          1. North Main Street Corridor
        10. Waterfield/Civico Project
        11. ADU Warrant Article
      37. Registrars of Voters
        1. Retiree Health Insurance Advisory Committee
      38. Retirement Board
        1. Agendas and Minutes
      39. School Committee
      40. Senior Citizen Tax Committee
      41. Town Manager Advisory Recycling Committee
      42. Town Retiree Health Insurance Advisory Committee
        1. Agendas and Minutes
        2. Helpful History of the Committee
      43. Traffic and Transportation Advisory Committee
        1. Agendas and Minutes
      44. Wildwood Cemetery Advisory Committee
      45. Winchester Cultural District
      46. Winchester Housing Authority
      47. Wright-Locke Farm Conservancy
    4. Town Meeting
      1. A Guide to Winchester Town Meeting
      2. Warrant Article Information
      3. Instructions for Submission of Petitioned Articles for Town Meeting Warrant
      4. Glossary of Financial Terms Used at Town Meeting
      5. Town Meeting Calendar
      6. Two-thirds Table
      7. Electronic Voting
      8. Presiding Officer - Moderator
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  3. COMMUNITY

    1. 01890 Community App
    2. 350 MetroNorth
    3. Affordable Housing
    4. Community FAQs
    5. Elections
    6. Emergency Alerts
    7. Emergency Services
    8. EnKa Pantry
    9. Fish Ladder at the Center Falls Dam
    10. Flood Hazard Information
    11. History
    12. INTERFACE Referral Service
    13. Jobs & Volunteering
    14. Licenses & Permits
    15. Local Organizations
    16. Mass 211
    17. Online Payments
    18. Parking Ban
    19. Payments, Permits and Online Services
    20. Parking Tickets
    21. Property Taxes
    22. Public Library
    23. Public Hearings and Bids
    24. Recreational and Conservation Areas
    25. Recreation Department
    26. Schools
    27. Social Work Consultation
    28. Solar Powered Winchester
    29. The Jenks Center
    30. Town Center and MBTA Parking
    31. Town Manager Updates
    32. Town Meeting
    33. Transfer Station
    34. Vaccination Clinics
    35. Wildwood Cemetery
    36. Winchester Police Business/Residence Database Form
    37. Wright-Locke Farm
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  4. TOWN PROJECTS

    1. Davidson Park Project
    2. Eversource Projects
    3. Lake Street Bridge
    4. Lynch Elementary School Replacement Project
      1. Lynch School Replacement Project - Lynch2025.com
      2. Lynch School Traffic Improvements
    5. MBTA Winchester Center Station Renovation
    6. MWRA 48-inch Water Main
    7. National Grid Gas Replacement
    8. Washington - Swanton Redevelopment
    9. Transfer Station Construction
    10. Transportation Plan
    11. Waterfield Lot Development
    12. Wildwood/Woodside Street Intersection
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  5. HOW DO I...

    1. Banner Reservations
      1. How to reserve banner space
    2. Book a Meeting
      1. Government Meetings
      2. Community Calendar
      3. How to post on the Community Calendar
    3. Access...
      1. Health / Medical Services
      2. Library Resources
      3. Licenses & Permits
      4. Online Payment Options
      5. Transfer Station Accepted Items
      6. Vital Records
    4. Apply For...
      1. Absentee Mail-In Ballot (PDF)
      2. Dog License
      3. Jobs & Volunteer Opportunities
      4. Marriage License
      5. One Day Alcoholic Beverage License (PDF)
      6. Parking Permits
      7. Transfer Station Permit
      8. Yard Sale, Estate Sale & Flea Market Permit
    5. Contact...
      1. Select Board
      2. Building Department
      3. Fire Department
      4. Health Department
      5. Police Department
      6. Town Hall
    6. Learn About...
      1. Flood Insurance
      2. Motor Vehicle Excise Tax
      3. Parking
      4. Requesting a Parking Violation Hearing
      5. Tax Relief for Seniors
      6. Winchester History
    7. View...
      1. Emergency Management Information
      2. Environmental Impact Reports
      3. FAQs
      4. Flood Hazard Information
      5. Fire Department Issued License & Permit Fees
      6. Maps
    8. Request Public Records
    9. Reserve a Room
    10. Transfer Station Solicitation
    11. Volunteer
    12. Winchester Town Employee Intranet
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    1. Backyard Chickens
    2. Board of Health
    3. COVID-19
    4. Emergency Preparedness
    5. Environmental Health
    6. Food Related Information and Permits
    7. Health Department Mission
    8. Health Services
    9. Household Hazardous Waste
    10. Medication and Sharps Safe Disposal
    11. Monkeypox Information
    12. Mosquitoes, Ticks and Rodent Information
      1. Mosquitoes
        1. Summer Safety Guidance - July 2023
    13. Rabies
    14. Regulations and Permit Information
    15. Online Payments
    16. Ticks
    17. Useful Links
    18. Vaccination Clinics
    19. Vaping and Tobacco Resources
    20. Winchester Coalition for a Safer Community
    21. Wellness Resources
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    1. Birds at the Winchester Fish Ladder
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