The Winchendon Courier - Local Happenings

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Week of April 8 to April 15, 2021

Because of Governor Baker's orders to control the spread of COVID-19, assume that all events, programs, and activities are cancelled or postponed until further notice unless specifically noted below. Exceptions may include the Mobile Market for food or events and activities that can move online or be held outdoors. If you have questions, contact the organizers or check their Facebook pages or websites. Stay home and stay healthy!

Winchendon Little League Registration Open

Winchendon Little League Registrations for the 2021 season are now open to all local youth for baseball and softball.

Tee-Ball - ages 4 to 6.
Coach Pitch - ages 6 to 8 (6 year old’s must have played 1 season of Tee-Ball)
Minors - ages 9 & 10
Majors - ages 10 to 12 (10 year old must be assessed by league before moving up)
Upper Level Baseball - ages 13 to 16

To sign up and/or to find more information go to:
Facebook: search for Winchendon Little League – MA
https://tshq.bluesombrero.com/default.aspx?tabid=1613963
email adam.leblanc6@gmail.com with any questions.

Beals Memorial Library Reopening

Do you miss being able to go inside the library and browse the stacks? Well, then you’re in luck! Beginning this month, the Beals Memorial Library in Winchendon will be reopening to the public in a limited capacity.

Starting on Monday, March 22, the library will begin Phase 2 of their reopening plan, allowing patrons to come inside and browse the collection. Entrance to the library is strictly by appointment and due to limited capacity, only four patrons may enter the building at a time. Any children who enter the library must be accompanied by an adult. Social distancing and masks are required and hand sanitizer is available upon entry.

Some library services and spaces will be unavailable or limited until further notice. Computers will not be available for public use. Patrons will be able to have items printed by sending them to the library’s email address, bealsmemoriallibrary@gmail.com. Patrons who need copies or faxes must request staff assistance for use of the copy/fax machine. The library’s restrooms will not be open to the public. Patrons should continue placing return items in the drop box, rather than bringing them into the building.

Appointments are limited to 30 minute time slots. Call or email the library to book your spot. Time slots can be scheduled in advance for the week March 22 - 27.

The Beals Memorial Library is located at 50 Pleasant Street in Winchendon. For more information about the reopening, call the library at 978-297-0300 or visit the library’s website, bealslibrary.org.

Library Director Manuel King welcomes patrons back into the library after a year of quarantine.

GROWING PLACES
LOCAL PRODUCE PICK-UP / DELIVERY PROGRAM

Do you receive SNAP?
If you do, you receive additional benefits every month that you cannot see on your SNAP fund balance to purchase local produce.
These benefits are called the Healthy Incentive Program (HIP).
This program is available only for MA residents.

About the Program
Begins the First Week of December 2020
Growing Places was just approved by the Department of Transitional Assistance to start a weekly produce delivery program for residents to use their HIP benefits. Download this form to sign up (PDF).
You can either mail the completed form to Growing Places, 325 Lindell Ave., Leominster, MA, 01453. OR, contact Growing Places by email (staff@growingplaces.org) or by phone (978-598-3723) and we will arrange a time to pick up your completed form. You can also contact us with questions about this program.

If you do not have SNAP you can still participate in this program.
Please call or email us and we will help you sign up via credit or debit.

Where does the Produce Come From?
Growing Places grows produce indoors during the winter hydroponically and purchases produce from our local farmers.

Current Produce Pick-Up/Delivery Schedule in Winchendon

Pick-up: Not Just Produced, 290 Central St., Friday between 1:00 pm - 2:00 pm
Home Delivery: Ipswich Drive Friday between 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm
Home Delivery: Hyde Park Drive Friday between 2:30 pm - 4:00 pm

House of Peace and Education in Gardner has some great programs for children and women available to local residents.

HOPE for Kids has three afterschool programs. The Afterschool program, a professionally directed mentoring and tutoring, serves children in grades 3 and 4. The Pals Mentoring program is a professionally directed mentoring program that provides young children with opportunities for fun, peer interaction, creative skills development, positive social behaviors, building friendships and exploring expressions of feelings. Teen HOPE is a professionally directed program that offers youth in grades 5-7 academic, cultural and social skill building support.

HOPE Job Readiness & Training Program is an 8 week individualized program of computer and job-skills training for adults who wish to learn new skills in order to enter or re-enter the workforce, to get better jobs or to improve the quality of life for themselves and their families.

For information on these programs call HOPE at 978-630-4752 ext 6.

NFA Behavioral Health

Addiction and Mental Health Resources for Veterans

Clyde’s Corner

It's Happening Around the Winch!

FRIDAY APRIL 9

Winchendon Mobile Market 12:30-2:30 p.m. Growing Places of Leominster will bring the Mobile Market to Not Just Produced, 290 Central Street (outside weather permitting). Fresh local produce can be purchased with cash, credit/debit card or SNAP cards. All produce is eligible for HIP (Healthy Incentives Program) which doubles SNAP credits for healthy food. For more information, contact Growing Places at 978-598-3723. All shoppers are asked to follow social distancing and safety guidelines; only ten (10) people may be inside the store at any time.

MONDAY APRIL 12

AA Meeting 7:45 p.m. Open meeting, all are welcome. UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central Street.

THURSDAY APRIL 15

Our Neighbor's Kitchen Drive-Through Dinner 5:30 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Our Neighbor's Kitchen goes take-out! Pick up a hearty meal to go, while practicing safe social distancing. This week the menu is Chicken Cordon Bleu Bake, vegetables, bread and dessert. Pick up at the side door into the parish hall. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.

FRIDAY APRIL 16

SATURDAY APRIL 17

Clean-up at Old Centre Cemetery 9:00-11:30 a.m. Please come out and lend a helping hand. Bring your rakes, gloves, leaf blowers and any other helpful items - but most importantly just come out and meet some neighbors and help clean up this historic gem. This day is a prelude to restoration project that will be kicking of with a workshop being held on May 1st. Hope to see you there! Hosted by Winchendon History and Cultural Center. At Old Centre Cemetery, Hall Rd, Winchendon, MA 01475-1889

MONDAY APRIL 19

AA Meeting 7:45 p.m. Open meeting, all are welcome; limited to 25 attendees. UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central Street.

THURSDAY APRIL 22

Our Neighbor's Kitchen Drive-Through Dinner 5:30 p.m. at UU Church of Winchendon. Our Neighbor's Kitchen goes take-out! Pick up a hearty meal to go, while practicing safe social distancing. This week's menu TBA. Drive or walk on through our front circle for this new favorite! Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 126 Central Street.

FRIDAY APRIL 23

MONDAY APRIL 26

AA Meeting 7:45 p.m. Open meeting, all are welcome. UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central Street.

THURSDAY APRIL 29

Our Neighbor's Kitchen Drive-Through Dinner 5:30 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Our Neighbor's Kitchen goes take-out! Pick up a hearty meal to go, while practicing safe social distancing. This week the menu is Pasta Dinner with salad, bread and dessert. Pick up at the side door into the parish hall. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.

SATURDAY MAY 1

Cemetery Restoration Workshop 9:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Winchendon History and Cultural Society is hosting a workshop for learning the basics of cemetery restoration. We will be learning proper cleaning of stones. We will also learn how to assess the state of stones and determine which are in need of resetting and repair, how to reset and some simple types of repair. This class will be taught by Jonathan Appell of Atlas Preservation, also with assistance from Michael Passmore of All Vets Matter. $20 per person. Hamburgers and hot dogs will be provided. Age 12 and up. See the Facebook event page or WHCC website page for details and tickets. At Old Centre Cemetery, Hall Road, Winchendon.

Town Committee Monthly Meetings by Week

Most Board and Committee meetings are being held online via Zoom. See each Board or Committee's meeting agenda for details about meeting locations and instructions for joining a Zoom meeting by computer or telephone. Masks are mandatory for all in-person meetings.

Agendas, minutes and meeting recordings are now available on the Town website: Agendas, Minutes & Past Meetings

week	MON	TUE	WED	THUR
1st	Toy Town Community Partnership 5:00pm Board of Health 7:00pm	Planning Board 6:30pm *	Zoning Board of Appeals 7:00pm	School Committee 6:00pm
2nd	Winchendon Redevelopment Authority 5:00pm Board of Selectmen 6:30pm	Finance Committee 7:00pm	Agricultural Commission 7:00pm	Conservation Commission as posted
3rd		Planning Board 6:30pm *	Zoning Board of Appeals 7:00pm	School Committee 6:00pm
4th	Board of Selectmen 6:30pm

* Planning Board often begins with public hearings, check their webpage.

Calendar of Re-broadcasts of meetings on Local Access Channel 8

Agendas, minutes and meeting recordings are now available on the Town website: Agendas, Minutes & Past Meetings

Town committee meetings are now streamed live on the town website. Go to www.townofwinchendon.com/ and click on the button for "Watch Meetings Live."

To view recordings of past meetings, contact Taylor Tower at 978-297-0085, or email her at ttower@townofwinchendon.com If you wish to keep a copy of the recording, there is a $5 fee per recorded file.

Times, locations, agendas and related documents for meetings are listed on the page for each individual committee on the Town of Winchendon website.

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Employment

RCAP Solutions is currently seeking a qualified individual to join our team in Massachusetts!

Do you have experience working with small water and wastewater systems? Want to join a team of caring individuals who strive to make a difference in rural communities? This may be the job for you!

Environmental Technician Specialist

Responsibilities include providing services under the EPA Safe Drinking Water Act and Clean Water Act, Training and Technical Assistance Programs for small public water systems and private wells to achieve and maintain compliance with federal and local regulations, as well as administer Training and Technical Assistance for small publicly-owned water and wastewater systems and individual well owners to maintain and improve as necessary water quality. The Environmental Technician Specialist will work with a variety of small systems operators, board members, community leaders, and homeowners.

Click Here for Full Job Description

To apply, please send your resume and cover letter to: HR@rcapsolutions.org

For more information and other employment opportunities, please visit: www.rcapsolutions.org/careers/

RCAP is an equal opportunity provider and employer and does not discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities.

HEAL Winchendon
Financial Coach Opportunity

Are you interested in learning financial coaching and community change skills?
Do you want to make a difference in your community?
Are you a self-starter?
Do you like working with people?

APPLY TODAY!

** No financial experience needed! **

We are seeking 2 part-time Financial Coaches. Financial coaches work with individuals, interviewing and supporting them to describe their financial status, assets, and needs as the basis for creating plans to build their own capacity for managing money, bills and savings.

Click on this link to apply
** Heywood Hospital is hosting the application process & applications will be processed through their online system **

Winchendon American Legion Post 193 Seeking Bar Manager
The E.M. Connor American Legion of Winchendon is seeking a dynamic Bar Manager to join our team during the reopening from Covid 19 restrictions.
Oversee, direct, and coordinate the planning, organizing, hiring, scheduling, and training of bartender staff. Responsible for coordinating the activities of all aspects of the bar and function hall rentals. Provide leadership and direction to the bar staff to ensure an extraordinary experience for all customers and guests. Duties will also include tending bar and ordering supplies. (Full job description available upon request).
Must be able to work flexible hours weekday afternoons, evenings and weekends where needed. Minimum 20 hours per week with additional hours as business dictates. Hourly plus tips.
For full job description or to apply call 978-297-0754 and leave a detailed message, or apply via email at klabrack@comcast.net – (resume required)

Clark YMCA Job Opportunities
School Age Child Care (part-time, various shifts)
Group Leader, Assistant Group Leader positions open.
Member Service Rep (various shifts)
Please apply in person at the Y or email application to Kyle at k.scrivenes@clarkymca.org.

Carriage House Restaurant is seeking to hire a part-time dishwasher and experienced waitstaff. Please apply in person during business hours, 660 Spring Street, Winchendon.

Christo's Place is seeking to hire delivery drivers and counter help. Night and weekend hours required (4:00-10:00 p.m.). Please apply in person during business hours, 51 Central Street, Winchendon.