Welcome these new members to  the Chamber - click on their logo and visit their site

 Amanti Hair Design     

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Swizzles Frozen Yogurt

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Another Yarn  

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Rubin and Rudman 

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Dermatology Associates  

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Nancy O'Herron ~ Realtor 

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A message from the Editor of  

The Winchester Star   

Emily Costello  

It's been another tough year for everyone, but especially tough for some. Right here in Winchester and in the surrounding communities, there are families struggling to pay the bills and put food on the table, let alone presents under the tree.

    Gifts of Hope is a charitable endeavor sponsored by GateHouse Media, the Winchester Star's parent company, to aid needy families in our community during the holiday season.

    Each year, the Star's staff chooses a local charity to partner with through the Gifts of Hope program. This year, the Star is proud to be working for the third year with Mission of Deeds. Mission of Deeds is a volunteer charity founded in 1993 by Winchester resident Tony Triglione to provide beds, furniture and household items at no charge to people in need. Although Tony passed away this year, the organization continues to fulfill his mission with the same care Tony gave it.

    Over the next few weeks, we will be telling our readers more about Mission of Deeds through a series of front-page stories and we'll be encouraging local residents to donate directly to MOD.

This is your invitation to get your businesses involved, too.   

How you can help?  

more info here

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Toys for Tots 

Before that shopping gets really 

crazy, if it hasn't already, why not have a look in your own toy closet. You might find a few new unopened toys you've forgotten you had. Probably something your kids received as a gift or you bought with the intention of giving as a present.

Happy Holidays