Good News for K9 Clyde
The Winchendon Police Department announced that K9 Clyde's oncologist, Dr. Romansik of Westford Animal Hospital, considers Clyde to be in remission halfway through his cancer treatment regimen.
Clyde was diagnosed with lymphoma on November 7. After consultation at the Animal Cancer Care Specialists in Westford, chemotherapy was recommended as the best treatment option.
Over the last few months there have been numerous donations to help pay for Clyde's care, including donations from the Winchendon Fire Department, the Templeton Police Association, the Ashburnham Police Association, the Gardner Police Association, the Winchendon Lions Club, the Robinson Broadhurst Foundation and generous Winchendon residents. The Gardner Elks #1426 organized a "Pet Pictures with Santa" to benefit Clyde.
In addition his regular police duties, Clyde visits schools and gives demonstrations with his handler, Officer Wironen. He appeared at the Winchendon Fall Festival and gave several educational and entertaining demonstrations of his training to fascinated Festival attendees.
Bids open for former Poland and Streeter School buildings
The Town of Winchendon is seeking to redevelop the former Poland and Streeter School buildings into long term veterans housing. A complete bid package can be submitted to the Town Manager's Office by 11:00 a.m on February 10, 2020. Please direct any questions to the Town Manager's Office at (978) 297-0085 or khickey@townofwinchendon.com.
Click on the link below to download three necessary documents; a Request for Proposal, Purchase and Sale Agreement and Land Development Agreement.
Request for Proposals
Annual Town Census for 2020 has been mailed
Please complete, sign, and return the census form in the enclosed envelope to the Town Clerk's office as soon as possible. Keeping your census up-to-date ensures your voter status remains active. If you don't receive a census form, you may request a form from the Town Clerk's office.
Early Voting for Presidential Primary Scheduled in Winchendon
The Massachusetts Presidential Primary election will be held on Tuesday, March 3, 2020. Early voting for Winchendon residents who wish to participate will be conducted at the Winchendon Town Hall, 109 Front Street, 4th floor conference room at the following times:
Monday, February 24 - 8:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.
Tuesday, February 25 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Wednesday, February 26 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Thursday, February 27 - 8:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Toy Town FYIs
Outdoor burning season begins on January 15 and runs until May 1. A permit for outdoor burning is required; you can purchase your permit online following the instructions in the link below:
2020 Burn Permit Application Made Easy (Google Doc)
Town of Winchendon
Office of the Town Clerk
Nomination Papers for Annual Town Election
May 4, 2020
Nomination papers will be available Monday, January 13 2020 at 8:00 a.m.
Nomination papers must be obtained and turned in on or before Monday, March 16, 2020 by 6:00 p.m.
Available terms:
ONE 3-year term for the Board of Selectmen
TWO 3-year terms for the School Committee
ONE 2-year unexpired term for the School Committee
TWO 2-year terms for the Board of Health.
2020 dog licenses are now available in the Town Clerk's office (in Town Hall, 109 Front Street), online (click here), or by mail. You must provide a valid, up-to-date rabies certificate.
WINTER PARKING BAN
Effective December 1
Winter Parking Ban
Town of Winchendon Bylaw
SECTION 7.18; WINTER BAN Parking is prohibited on all public ways between the hours of 11:00 p.m. and 6:00 a.m., annually from December 1st through April 15th. In addition, any vehicle, other than one acting in an emergency, parked, day or night, on any street in the Town, so as to interfere with the work of removing or plowing snow, removing ice, or sanding the street may be removed or towed away under the authority, discretion and direction of the Chief of Police or the Chief’s designee. The registered owner of a motor vehicle which is removed pursuant to this bylaw shall be fully responsible for all charges and expenses incurred for the removal and storage of said motor vehicle.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR COOPERATION!
As of Thursday, December 5, the Winchendon Fire Department will no longer be performing inspections at residences with excessive amounts of snow preventing access to the property. If a residence is found to be inaccessible the inspection will not be performed and an additional re-inspection fee will be charged.
The Winchendon Fire Department urges residents to take all safety precautions with candles and generators.
- Generators should always be used outside, never in your home, garage or basement. Carbon monoxide is odorless and invisible and can reach lethal levels even if you don't smell exhaust or fumes. If you have a permanent emergency generator professionally installed, make sure its ventilation is clear of snow or other obstructions.
- Candles should never be left unattended, and must always be at least a foot away from anything else flammable--including other candles.
CENSUS 2020 is coming, we need your participation!
CENSUS 2020 is coming! Your participation is important because your answers make a vital difference. When you respond to a survey or census, you are helping your community and the nation. Your answers, combined with others, become the statistics that businesses, governments and people like you use to make informed decisions about education, emergency preparedness, employment, international trade, health, housing, and other important topics.
More information can be found at: https://www.census.gov/
The US Census Bureau is hiring thousands of people for the 2020 Survey. For more information go to: https://2020census.gov/en/jobs.html
Narcan Training at the Winchendon CAC
Beginning in January, the first Tuesday of the month the Winchendon CAC will be offering Narcan Training in affiliation with the Worcester Aids Project. You will learn to administer Narcan and receive a Narcan dispenser. Class space is limited--pre-registration is required. Please come into the office or call 978-297-1667 to register. The first class will be held on Tuesday, January 7. The Winchendon CAC is located at 273 Central St., Winchendon.
Clear Those Fire Hydrants!
If there's a fire hydrant near your house...it's the fire hydrant the Fire Department will need if your house is on fire. With that in mind, help keep hydrants clear of snow and accessible this winter, for everyone's safety!
Hydrants should be completely clear of snow and ice, with an open area of three feet on all sides and clear open access from the street.
It's a little extra work, but if the hydrant is needed, every second counts!
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