Service

Troop 503 was founded in 1917, only seven years after the scouting movement was brought to the United States from England. Our troop is one of the oldest in the country. It has conferred the rank of Eagle Scout on more than 130 boys over the last century. Our troop is a community of youth that is focused on leadership, learning, and having lots of fun! We are a very active and adventurous troop and we meet every Tuesday at 7:30 pm when Winchester Public Schools are in session.

Scouting in Winchester prepares young people to make ethical and moral choices over their lifetimes with the goal of becoming responsible, participating citizens and leaders.

​Scouting is available to first through fifth graders through Cub Scouts, and 6th graders and above (but no older than 17 yrs old) through Scouts BSA (formerly known as Boy Scouts).

Sustainable Winchester is a nonprofit organization dedicated to fostering a sustainable future for our community. We aim to inspire Winchester residents to actively participate in sustainability. Our focus areas include renewable energy, waste management, construction and building use, transportation, land use, water and air resources, biodiversity and sustainable landscaping.​

We provide numerous volunteer programs during the course of the year -- including blood drives (in conjunction with the Red Cross), a Masonic Child Identification Program (at Town Day), and providing hospital equipment to anyone in need of a wheelchair, hospital bed, walker, etc. (free of charge). In addition, we march in both the Veterans' Day and Memorial Day parades in the Town.

The Winchester Farmers Market Community Hub explores the different aspects of community building and the ways that bring people together. With the Winchester Farmers Market as the starting point various programs are developed that contribute to a more resilient vibrant community. 

A collaborative community effort of Winchester schools, businesses, faith-based organizations, civic groups and community members that provides healthy lunch foods during the summer for students who may rely on subsidized school-year lunches or who are nutritionally challenged due to unforeseen circumstances.