Saturday Mornings at Rouss: Winchester and it's housing sector: A discussion

Join the City of Winchester for a discussion on Winchester and its housing sector with a presentation from the President of City Council, Kim Herbstritt, on the Housing Sector's State of Play, a Realtor's View of the Housing Sector with local real estate expert Gillian Greenfield, and an Overview of Federal Housing Programs with Nasser Rahimzadeh, our Deputy Director of Community Development.

Cedar Valley

Neighborhood Design District Community Meeting

Join us for a community meeting to learn more about the Cedar Valley Neighborhood Design District and Ward Plaza redevelopment planning process.

April 17 from 6:00 to 7:30 p.m.

Ward Plaza (2260 Valley Ave.)

It's Almost Apple Blossom Time in the City

The Bloom is an annual event organized by the Shenandoah Apple Blossom Festival private organization and held in the City of Winchester and Frederick County. Attracting crowds in excess of 250,000 people, the festival includes over ten days of events, such as the Old Town Wine & Fine Arts Festival, Apple Blossom Carnival, dances, parades, band concerts, sporting events, luncheons, parties, and much more.

Although the City of Winchester does not organize this event, various City departments are involved in making sure festival activities are safe for all attendees.

Mayor Declares City Volunteer Week, Recognizes Snowbuster Volunteers

Did you know that April is National Volunteer Month? Given our busy, sometimes hectic lives, it’s easy to forget that every day, Winchester volunteers are making a positive difference in our community. Volunteers in our City serve as firefighters, deliver food, teach, provide companionship, and so much more. Simply put, volunteers fill a gap in our society that neither Government nor free enterprise can fill. 

For that reason, during Tuesday’s City Council meeting, Mayor Smith proclaimed April 8-14 as City Volunteer Week. Mayor Smith also recognized the City Snowbuster volunteers, who braved the ice and snow to shovel their elderly and disabled neighbors’ sidewalks. Their selfless service helped keep our sidewalks safe for all residents, including our kids walking to school.

If you are interested in serving as a Snowbuster volunteer or would like to receive Snowbuster assistance, please get in touch with City of Winchester Communications Director Kit Redmer at kit.redmer@winchesterva.gov or 720-289-1830. 

Hydrant Flushing Has Started

Beginning Monday, April 1, and continuing through October (weather permitting), the City’s Utilities Division will be testing and flushing all of Winchester’s 1,300 fire hydrants as part of our annual preventative maintenance program. 

School Zone Speed

Camera FAQs

We know there are questions about the new School Zone Speed Cameras outside of Daniel Morgan, James Wood Middle, and John Kerr, so we've developed a set of frequently asked questions to help you get the most accurate information possible.