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The Hanging Baskets in Downtown Winchester
Thanks to Judy Virnelli and her many volunteers the hanging baskets are back in town - downtown that is. So thanks to everyone who worked on this much valued project and who made it all possible. Great job.________________
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Chamber members
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Hilton Woburn
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Ameriprise Financial
83 Walnut Street
Winchester
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The Computer Cafe
600 Main Street
Winchester
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Sakura Japenese Cuisine
910 Main Street
Winchester
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Marco's Barber Shoppe
7 Winchester Terrace
Winchester
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Express Excavation, Inc.
Gilbert Gaudet
56 Sullivan Road
Billerica 01862
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Board Member Spotlight
Lawrence M. Murray, Esq.
Attorney Murray, principal in the firm Murray and Quill,
has served as past President of the Winchester Rotary Club, Secretary,
Board of Director and on the Executive Committee of the Winchester
Hospital, Director of the District Court of Eastern Middlesex Bar
Association and is currently on both the Board of Directors and the
Executive Committee of the Winchester Chamber of Commerce and the
Winchester Hospital Foundation. Attorney Murray was admitted to the Bar
of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts in 1969 and has also been admitted
to practice before the United States District Court, the United States
Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court of the United States. Located in
Winchester since its founding in 1971 by Lawrence M. Murray and the
late Henry F. Quill, thousands of individuals have relied upon the
combined expertise of the firm's attorneys and staff.
www.murrayandquill.com
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Behind the Scenes
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Mary Tighe holds down the fort at the Chamber
For
the past year Mary has helped organize the office and kept everything
on track. Any questions on membership, coming events and board meeting
agendas Mary is tops.
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President's Message
The Citizen of the Year Award Dinner
was well attended. Many thanks to John Sullivan for hosting and to Cathy
and Mary for pulling this event off in style. Marie was in fine
form and quite a good sport about her roasting. I hope to see all of
you at Town Day on June 6, either in front of, or behind our grill, which
will be in the usual location at the corner of Waterfield and Laraway. The hanging baskets appeared last week, a few weeks
of sun and water will have them looking lush. Happy Summer!
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Recent Events
2009 Citizen of the Year Gala ~ Marie Johnson
Marie Johnson, Director of Volunteer Services at Winchester Hospital, our new Citizen of the Year, was honored at a gala event at the Woburn Hilton on May 20th. Over 200 attended and eagerly took turns to celebrate, toast and roast Marie who has served this community in so many ways over the years. She is a past president of the Chamber and the Eucharistic minister for the Church of the Ephiphany. Congratulations to Mary from all of us at the Chamber.
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The Phantom Review 
our new feature column
If you haven't yet visited the MASA Southwest Bar and Grill - cancel your plans for tonight and head straight over there - with a couple of friends in tow. You won't be disappointed. From the decor, to the music - the staff - the food - it all comes together at Masa. Just 5 months in this their second location it's hard to imagine you're sitting in a strip mall. For some, that might be a negative, but don't let that deter you. The music and the friendly staff will take you somewhere else. The food is excellent and reasonably priced whether it be from the lunch, dinner or bar menu. The sports on the large screen TV's might seem out of place but not too intrusive - it's the vogue these days. Overall rating - excellent - 9.5 for me. the phantomreviewer
Victor Calumby (assistant Manager) with two of his friendly and courteous staff (Katherine& Sarah) at Masa Southwest Bar & Grill
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...Masa Southwest Bar & Grill 350 Cambridge Road Woburn
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Executive Director's message
It's Good News and Bad News
First the Good News
The Women Helping Women event drew more than 400 women. The Citizen of the
Year Gala was celebrated with over 200 people. The Hanging Baskets are more
beautiful than ever and a welcome sight in the downtown center area.
There are more opportunities to apply for wine and beer licenses and we are
hearing from many interested people. Town Day already has over 200
vendors for the event and the excitement for this great tradition is wonderful.
Now the Bad News
We are seeing some businesses closing their doors. Businesses in Winchester are experiencing one
of the most serious downturns in many years and local merchants
are having a difficult time. We all need to make an
effort to SHOP LOCALLY and use LOCAL BUSINESS PEOPLE for service and
products. Please purchase Shop Winchester gift certificates at the
Winchester Savings Bank or Winchester Cooperative Bank for that next special occasion!! They can be redeemed at most of the shops
downtown. Please talk to your friends and neighbors - we need your
support. Cathy Alexander
Executive Director
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June 3 8:00 AM Chamber Board Meeting
To be held at the Chamber Office - all are welcome.
June 3 9:00AM Special Meeting at the Chamber
Parking in Winchester Center continues to be a major issue.
Meet
with the Town Manager and the Chief of Police who are both ready to address your concerns.
Winchester June 4 7 PM - 9:00PM Business Seminar
"Building Foundations - Financial and Real Estate Planning in a Difficult Market"
A business forum led by several Chamber members. Location: Harrison Mulhern Architects
600 Main Street Suite 6 Winchester
June 6 9:00 - 4PM Town Day
The annual Town Day event is bigger than ever. Support all your fellow Chamber members and visit their booths and displays. Don't forget to sample the Chamber Hot Dogs and Burgers.
June 9 5:30 - 7PM Meet & Greet
The Computer Cafe will be hosting this Meet & Greet and everyone is invited. Owner Craig Rabe will be on hand if you have any computer related questions or just come and relax and meet other Chamber members as we head into the summer months.
members free - non-members $5
June 13 The Farmers Market re-opens on Winchester Common
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