Town Common Task Force

Town Common Task Force is a non-partisan, community-based organization in Winchester whose sole mission is to serve the town by helping build a caring and inclusive community. It creates both physical and virtual gathering spaces that encourage respectful listening, critical thinking and constructive conversation. The group’s broader aim is to reduce the alienation, social isolation and hostility that challenge the country, and to widen the radius of trust that draws residents into community life.

In person, the task force organizes community-wide Civic Gatherings that bring residents together to discuss and solve problems on topics of broad local interest. Online, it is continuously developing Find It! Winchester, a website that connects users to municipal, school and community organizations and activities. The site also helps local groups coordinate their planning and promotes volunteering and civic engagement across Winchester.

What to Know

• The organization’s name is often shortened to The Town Common.
• It is listed as a civic and nonprofit member of the Winchester Chamber of Commerce.
• Its work is grounded in respect for all.
• The group works to encourage individual and organizational initiative in town.