National Preservation Month Published on May 21, 2026 May is National Preservation Month, a celebration recognizing historic places and the lives of their residents. Winchester boasts a wealth of historic resources, including individually listed properties on the National Register of Historic Places (NHRP). Among them are Abram’s Delight, the City’s oldest surviving building, built in 1754, and Handley Library, constructed in 1913. Tagged as: , WinConnect
Proposed Amendments to Articles of Incorporation of FWSA Published on May 11, 2026 Notice is hereby given that the Common Council of the City of Winchester will conduct a public hearing at the Tuesday, May 26, 2026, Regular Meeting beginning at 6:00 p.m. in the Mayor Elizabeth A. Minor Council Chambers, Rouss City Hall, to provide an opportunity for citizen input on the following: Tagged as: , Announcements
Abrams Creek Restoration Project at Jim Barnett Park Published on May 05, 2026 Winchester has launched a multi-year restoration project along Abrams Creek to address erosion, pollution, and stormwater issues. The effort includes stream reconstruction, invasive species removal, and replanting with native vegetation to improve water quality and ecosystem health. The project will also help reduce flooding and enhance the long-term resilience of the area. Tagged as: , Announcements
New Taxpayer Portal Published on April 13, 2026 Pay Your Taxes Online — Anytime, Anywhere. Tagged as: , Announcements
City Offices Closing Early March 16 2026 Published on March 16, 2026 ⚠️ City offices will close early at 1:00 p.m. on Monday, March 16, due to anticipated severe weather. This early closure includes all indoor and outdoor Parks and Recreation activities. Any trash and recycling not collected by this time will be collected on Tuesday. Winchester Transit services will stop at 3:00 p.m. If you have questions about a scheduled ride, please call the transit office a Tagged as: , Announcements
Congratulations to the Winners of the Mayor's Excellence Awards Published on February 11, 2026 The City of Winchester is proud to recognize the recipients of this year’s Mayor’s Excellence Award, which honors individuals, businesses, and organizations that demonstrate outstanding service, leadership, and commitment to strengthening Winchester’s community. Tagged as: , Announcements
February Employee of the Month Published on February 05, 2026 🤘You ROCK, Destiny Twyman, Victim Witness Assistant and February Employee of the Month! 👏 Tagged as: , Announcements
WinConnect Video January 2026 Published on January 30, 2026 Welcome to WinConnect – Your meeting point to talk, inform, and connect with your community. We invite you to tune in to our show and discover the news and happenings from the City of Winchester. We are starting off 2026 with the latest City projects, upcoming celebrations, and a special tour around Jim Barnett’s Rec Center. Tagged as: , WinConnect
Winchester City Council names John Piper as new City Manager Published on January 26, 2026 The Winchester City Council has appointed John Piper as City Manager, effective January 26, 2026. Tagged as: , Media Releases
Snowstorm January 2026 Published on January 22, 2026 Stay up to date with the latest information about snow emergency routes, schedule changes, and safety during the January 2026 snowstorm. Tagged as: , Announcements, Community, Emergency Management, Parking, Streets, Transit, Waste & Recycling