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Week of May 12 to May 19, 2022

Lunch is served at the Old Murdock Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon, at 11:30 a.m.
Call 978-297-3155 before noon the preceding day to RSVP. Suggested donation of $3 to help cover costs.

Menu for week of May 16-20, 2022:

Monday, 5/16: Ravioli Primavera, Capri vegetable blend, Italian bread, flavored applesauce.
Tuesday 5/17: Chicken fajitas with peppers and onions, Spanish rice with beans, tortilla, fresh peach.
Wednesday 5/18: French meat pie, Brussels sprouts, multigrain bread, yogurt.
Thursday 5/19: Chicken breast with peach salsa, Yukon gold potatoes, mixed vegetables, wheat dinner roll, oatmeal raisin cookie.
Friday 5/20: BBQ roast pork, baked beans, California vegetable blend, wheat bread, fresh apple.

The Winchendon Senior Center vans are available to Winchendon residents 60 years old and older, for local transportation to shopping, social events, medical appointments, and similar activities, with priority given to medical appointments. The van is available for longer distance medical runs to Worcester and surrounding towns. Please call the Senior Center at least 24 hours in advance to reserve the van.

The Senior Center is open Monday – Thursday, 8:30am to 2:30pm, and Friday, 9:00am to 1:00pm.

Stop in for a coffee and goodies continental breakfast Monday – Friday from 9:00am to 10:30am.

May 2022 Senior Center Newsletter (PDF)

Some other on-going activities are:

Chair Yoga on Monday mornings 10:30 – 11:30 a.m.
Bingo on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.
Food Pantry is open Monday – Thursday

Up-coming events include:

Sunday, April 24 at 1:00 p.m., a Ham dinner sponsored by the Masons, at the Senior Center – please call to make a reservation
Sunday, May 1 at 2:00 p.m., a Musical Celebration of Lives Lost during the Covid pandemic, at the GAR park (the gazebo)

Winchendon Winds Concert Band 2022 Schedule

Wednesday, May 25 at 6:30 p.m.
Murdock Pops Concert
At Murdock Middle High School Auditorium
3 Memorial Dr.
Winchendon, MA 01475

Sunday, May 29 at 2:00 p.m.
"Veterans' Tribute"
At Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon
126 Central St.
Winchendon, MA 01475

Sunday, June 5 at 2:00 p.m.
"Beauty"
At Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon
126 Central St.
Winchendon, MA 01475

Sunday, June 12 at 2:00 p.m.
"Opera and Other Stories"
At Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon
126 Central St.
Winchendon, MA 01475

Saturday, June 18 at 11:00 a.m.
Summer Solstice Celebration
At Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon
126 Central St.
Winchendon, MA 01475

Sunday, June 26 at 2:00 p.m.
"Around the World"
At Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon
126 Central St.
Winchendon, MA 01475

Sunday, July 3 at 2:00 p.m.
"Happy 4th!"
At Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon
126 Central St.
Winchendon, MA 01475

Conductor: James Chesebrough.
Assistant Conductor: Rick Anderson.

All concerts are free of charge.

Winchendon Winds, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization and is funded in part by the Ashburnham Cultural Council, Athol Cultural Council, Gardner Cultural Council, Phillipston Cultural Council, Royalston Cultural Council, Templeton Cultural Council, Winchendon Cultural Council, the Massachusetts Cultural Council, The Robinson Broadhurst Foundation and the David Greenewalt Charitable Trust.

Gardner Area League of Artists
PO Box 664
Gardner, MA 01440

Arts and Music Festival
May 20-22

Fine Art and Live Music All Weekend, Rain or Shine
Art Show, Art Vendors, Raffles, Food

At Red Apple Farm
455 Highland Ave
Phillipston, MA

Friday, May 20 - 6:00-9:00 p.m.
7:00 p.m.: Artists' Reception, Awards Presentation

Saturday, May 21 - 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m.

Sunday, May 22 - 12:00-4:00 p.m.
3:30 p.m. Raffle Winners and People's Choice Awards announced

For more information and full music lineup, visit:
www.galagardner.org
Facebook.com/galagardner
or email info@galagardner.org

GALA is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization
donations accepted

Explore the Outdoors with the Beals Memorial Library

Get some fresh air and enjoy nature this month in the park around the Winchendon Library! In partnership with HEAL Winchendon, the library is offering a fun, afternoon Library Hike with Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust, on Friday, May 13, at 4:00 p.m.

Join the Beals Memorial Library for a fun afternoon of exploration of the park while using the materials from their new Nature Adventure Backpacks. These awesome backpacks include a selection of useful items for an adventure out in the wild, such as binoculars, a compass, tick remover, and some handy wildlife and plant booklets to help explorers identify the things they observe, and more! All of the Nature Adventure Backpacks have been made possible by grants from the Community Foundation of North Central Massachusetts and the Robinson-Broadhurst Foundation and were provided by the Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust.

This event is free and open to kids of all ages. Registration is required.

The Beals Memorial Library is located at 50 Pleasant Street in Winchendon. For more information or to sign up for this program, call the library at 978-297-0300 or visit their website at bealslibrary.org.

May Movies at the Beals Memorial Library

Make the most of your May with some fun, free movies! Each month, the Beals Memorial Library in Winchendon hosts a few indoor film events, showing a variety of movies new and old, fit for varying ages. Here's what's playing this month:

On Thursday, May 19, at 6:00 p.m., the library will be screening the coming-of-age comedy-drama, Licorice Pizza. Set in the San Fernando Valley in the 1970s, the film stars Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman, telling the story of a young couple growing up and navigating the ups and downs of first love.

On Wednesday, May 25, at 1:30 p.m., the library will be showing the 1969 film Midnight Cowboy for this month's Classic Movie Matinee. Starring Dustin Hoffman, Jon Voight, and Sylvia Miles, this buddy drama follows Joe Buck, a young man who travels from Texas to New York to seek personal fortune as a sex worker, and forms an unlikely friendship with a con artist in the process.

All movie screenings at the library are free and open to the public. Bring some popcorn and come and enjoy the show!

The Beals Memorial Library is located at 50 Pleasant Street in Winchendon. For more information, contact the library at 978-297-0300, email at bealsmemoriallibrary@gmail.com, or visit their website at bealslibrary.org.

Clyde's Corner

It's Happening Around the Winch!

FRIDAY MAY 13

Library Hike with Mount Grace Land Conservation Trust 4:00 p.m. Join Beals Memorial Library for a fun afternoon exploring the park around the library with the library's Nature Adventure Backpacks. Free and open to kids of all ages, registration required. To register, call the library at 978-297-0300 or visit the library website at bealslibrary.org. In partnership with HEAL Winchendon. Meet at the library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.

Yoga/Tarot Card Reading/Wine Enlightenment 6:00 p.m. Join us for a special Friday the 13th waxing gibbous moon sequence. Our focus is on our new moon intentions! A time to root & ground to ensure an earthy focused element to our intentions!! Stay for a guided Tarot Card Reading coupled with an earthy toned wine tasting to complete the evenings event!! At Simply Grounded Yoga/Pilates, 5 Summer Dr. Winchendon. To register, visit simplygroundedyogapilates.com.

SATURDAY MAY 14

Taste of Winchendon II 12:00-4:00 p.m. HEAL Winchendon and the Youth Changemakers reprise last year's Taste of Winchendon Festival. Take part in celebrating the cultures of Winchendon! Come take part in our cultural talent showcase, support your local businesses, enjoy some decadent cultural dishes, and more! Join us in a series of FAMILY FRIENDLY fun activities to celebrate unity in Winchendon! FREE FOOD and fun!! On the Beals Memorial Library lawn, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.

SUNDAY MAY 15

Clark Memorial Trail Cleanup 12:00-2:00 p.m. Kids welcome to walk. Mostly will be cleaning up under the bridge, needles, empty bottles, trash, etc. I will be bringing gloves, trash bags, water. Anything else is appreciated. We can split off into groups get some fresh air and help our community build back confidence and a sense of refreshment!! Meet at Clark Memorial YMCA Track, 155 Central St, Winchendon.

MONDAY MAY 16

SPECIAL AND ANNUAL TOWN MEETING 7:00 p.m. At the Murdock Middle High School Auditorium, 3 Memorial Dr., Winchendon.

TUESDAY MAY 17

Free Spanish Meal for Seniors 11:30 a.m. The Winchendon Senior Center in collaboration with MOC and the Spanish American Center invites seniors to enjoy a free Spanish meal. RSVP required--call 978-297-3155 to RSVP or more information. Sign-up deadline is Friday, May 13. At Old Murdock Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon.

THURSDAY MAY 19

Our Neighbor's Kitchen Dinner 5:30 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Served in the Parish Hall. This week the menu is Baked Lemon Chicken w/ garlic, mashed Potatoes, Summer & Zucchini Squash, Dessert. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.

Movie Night at Beals Memorial Library 6:00 p.m. The library will screen the coming-of-age comedy-drama Licorice Pizza starring Alana Haim and Cooper Hoffman. All movie screenings at the library are free and open to the public. Bring some popcorn and come and enjoy the show! At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.

FRIDAY-SUNDAY MAY 20-22

GALA Spring Arts and Music Festival 6:00-9:00 p.m. Friday, 11:00 a.m.- 6:00 p.m. Saturday, noon-4:00 p.m. Sunday. Music, reception, art sales, raffles, food. Featuring Winchendon's The BIG RanDom. More info at Facebook.com/galagardner. At Red Apple Farm, 455 Highland Ave., Phillipston.

SATURDAY MAY 21

Kosmic Kelly's Spectacular Science Show 11:00 a.m. An engaging, interactive science experience. Through her wacky and energetic "Kosmic Kelly" persona, long-time educator, Kelly Lavoie, offers children and their families a fun and creative way of learning science. She'll make things bubble and pop with exciting and entertaining experiments such as fizzy rainbow volcanoes, elephants' toothpaste, gaseous bubbling beakers, bubble snakes, and more! Free to attend. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.

Fundraiser Event for Lindsay Kuchta 12:00-5:00 p.m. Please Join us to support and help Lindsay Kuchta win her battle with Stage 3 Stomach Cancer. All funds will help her with her medical expenses. Great Food, Live Band, Raffle Baskets and More! Tickets: $15 Pre-sale $20 at the door. Purchase through Eventbrite page or at the Snowbound Club that day. At the Snowbound Club, 130 Baldwinville Rd., Winchendon, MA.

WEDNESDAY MAY 25

Classic Movie Matinee at Beals Memorial Library 1:30 p.m. The library will screen the 1969 film Midnight Cowboy starring Dustin Hoffman, Jon Voight and Sylvia Miles. All movie screenings at the library are free and open to the public. Bring some popcorn and come and enjoy the show! At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.

THURSDAY MAY 26

Our Neighbor's Kitchen Dinner 5:30 p.m. at UU Church of Winchendon. Dinner will be served in the Parish Hall. This week's menu TBA. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 126 Central Street. (NO drive-through service; take-out service will begin after all seated diners are served.)

On the Same Page Bookclub 6:30-7:30 p.m. This month's book is Tokyo Ever After by Emiko Jean. Copies available at the library circulation desk. For more information, email mjvelasco@winchendon.org or hartcamille5@gmail.com. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.

SATURDAY MAY 28

Crafting for a Cause: Upcycled Tote Bags 11:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Help create crafts to benefit our community and relax, learn and connect with others! This month, making upcycled tote bags from donated clothes. At the Winchendon CAC, 273 Central St. For more info, call the CAC at 978-297-1667 or email miranda.jennings@healwinchendon.org.

SUNDAY MAY 29

Winchendon Winds Concert 2:00 p.m. "Veterans' Tribute." At the UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.

AND COMING UP...

SATURDAY JUNE 4

Beals Con 11:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. We want to bring Winchendon and the neighboring communities together and offer a family friendly space for our communities’ passion and love for geek culture through a mini comic convention. There will be guests, vendors, games, costumes, crafts, food, and fun for people of all ages. Join the Facebook Group for updates! At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.

SUNDAY JUNE 5

Winchendon Winds Concert 2:00 p.m. "Beauty" At the UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.

"The 60s Experience" Concert 2:00-4:00 p.m. "The 60's Experience" will perform the best music of the Sixties--from the Beach Boys to the Beatles and Janis Joplin. The five-member band plays with a mission: To remind audiences of a simpler time of peace, love and harmony! This free concert is presented by the Templeton Cultural Council. Bring a chair or blanket and enjoy a trip back in time. At the bandstand on Templeton Common. In case of inclement weather, the concert has a rain date of August 28.

SUNDAY JUNE 12

Winchendon Winds Concert 2:00 p.m. "Opera and Other Stories" At the UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.

SATURDAY JUNE 18

Summer Solstice Celebration 11:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Join us for a day of FREE community activities! Something for the whole family to enjoy including kids games, inflatables, live music, kids & adults fun runs, field & food vendors! Sponsored by the Clark Memorial YMCA and Athol Savings Bank. At and around Clark Memorial YMCA, 155 Central St., Winchendon.

Winchendon Winds Concert 11:00 a.m. At the UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.

FRIDAY JUNE 24

Food Truck Festival and Battle of the Bands 5:00-9:00 p.m. Summer kickoff! 15 food trucks, up to 8 different bands, vendors, Bull Spit Brewing. At G.A.R. Park, Murdock Ave. and Spruce St., Winchendon. Presented by Winchendon Recreation Dept. and Woo Trucks.

SUNDAY JUNE 26

Winchendon Winds Concert 2:00 p.m. "Around the World" At the UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.

SUNDAY JULY 3

Winchendon Winds Concert 2:00 p.m. "Happy 4th!" At the UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.

SATURDAY JULY 23

Covered Bridge Ride and Rifle Raffle 9:00 a.m. Sponsored by Fire & Iron Station 857. Registration for ride starts at 9:00 a.m., kickstands up at 11:00 a.m. $15 per rider and $10 per passenger. 50/50 raffle. As part of the event, Station 857 is raffling a Henry Rifle. Tickets are $10 each, valid FID card required to claim prize. All proceeds to benefit Winchendon Veterans Housing Project. At Winchendon American Legion Post 193, 295 School St.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 10

Casino Royale 7:00 p.m. Come join us for a night of gambling, silent auction and great conversation to help raise funds for the WHCC! Blackjack, Roulette, Money Wheel and a 50/50 raffle are some of the games you can play all in the backdrop of the gorgeous Murdock Whitney Mansion! At the Winchendon History and Cultural Center, 151 Front St.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 22

2022 Fall Fest 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Downtown, exact locations dependent on Contral Street Reconstruction Project. See 6th Annual Winchendon Fall Festival on the town website for updates and information.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 10

2022 Holiday House Tour 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Come enjoy the multiple well decorated homes around town. Start at the Murdock Whitney, and make a day of touring these beautiful buildings! Sponsored by and beginning at the Winchendon History and Cultural Center, 151 Front St.

ONGOING

Regular ongoing activities will be added as they resume.

MONDAYS

Old Murdock Senior Center 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. A representative from Integrity Medicare Advisors will be at the Center to answer your insurance questions. Please call the Center at 978-297-3155 to make an appointment. 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon.

Old Murdock Senior Center 10:30-11:30 a.m. Chair Exercise/Yoga. Please call the Center at 978-297-3155 with any questions. 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon.

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

WEDNESDAYS

Old Murdock Senior Center 12:30-2:30 p.m. BINGO! $1.00 cover charge. Please bring your own snack and drink. 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155.

Trivia Night at Zoe's 8:00 p.m. Ryan Murphy hosts Trivia Night at Zoe's Restaurant, 435 Spring St., Winchendon. No entry fee, gather your friends and create a team or come anyway and we'll match you up (some people challenge us all by themselves!).

THURSDAYS

Preschool Playgroup 2:00-3:00 p.m. For families with children up to age 8. Join us for an afternoon of free play, a craft, story time, and music & movement. Masks required for anyone over 2 years old. Presented in collaboration with the Winchendon CFCE. For more information call the library at 978-297-0300 or email CFCE Coordinator Kristin Moran at kmoran@winchendonk12.org. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.

UPDATED: Youth and Family Changemakers Afterschool Program 2:45-4:30 p.m. A free program for kids and families grades K-5. Weekly games, crafts, teambuilding and community service projects. Parent/Caregiver & volunteers welcome. Registration required. Contact 978-616-7065 or admin@healwinchendon.org. Snacks and materials provided. At Toy Town Elementary School, 175 Grove St., Winchendon. Organized by HEAL Winchendon.

Yoga with Paula Lashua-Brisbois 4:30-5:30 p.m. $7.00-$10.00 per class (sliding scale). All skill levels welcomed! Mats and Blocks are available, if needed. These classes are open for Adults and Teens. Call 978-297-0300 for more information. At Beals Memorial Library auditorium, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.

Porch Nights at the WHCC 5:30 p.m. Come join us every Thursday for some great conversation and exploration of our museum. Bring some snacks, and pull up a rocker and enjoy! At the Winchendon History and Cultural Center, 151 Front St.

Celebrate Recovery: A Christ-Centered Recovery Program 6:30-8:30 p.m. Freedom from your hurts, hang-ups and habits. For more information contact Celebrate.Recovery@bbchapel.net or call 978-297-1493. At The Chapel Downtown, 286 Central St., 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

Director of Development
Town of Winchendon

The Director of Development performs a variety of administrative and technical work. Administers day-to-day and long-range land use and community planning efforts. Implements planning strategies identified in adopted plans. Assists Town boards, commissions, including the Winchendon Redevelopment Authority, as needed and/or directed. Manages and executes projects related to master planning, land use, downtown revitalization, zoning, parking/traffic/transportation/economic development, affordable housing, energy, cannabis permitting, and as assigned by the Town Manager. Majority of work is performed under typical conditions. Some outdoor work is required for inspection of various land use developments and construction sites, and involves exposure to all weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, and occasionally to fumes and/or airborne particles. Noise level in the office is usually quiet and in the field usually moderate. Manages staff of three. Serves as direct report for Conservation Agent, Planning & Development Coordinator, and Planning Land Use Clerk. Bachelor’s degree in land-use planning, urban planning, landscape architecture, or a closely related field, with a Master’s degree preferred. Three (3) years, or more, of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning. Any equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience, with additional work experience substituting for the required education on a year-for-year basis, deemed appropriate by the Town Manager. Starting pay for this 40 hour/week position ranges from $31.37 to $40.15/Hr. depending on qualifications. Resumes accepted until position is filled with preliminary review of resumes to occur May 19, 2022 at 12:00PM. For full job description, please see this link (PDF).

Please send your letter of introduction and resume to Town of Winchendon, Attn: Justin Sultzbach, Town Manager, 109 Front Street, Dept. 1, Winchendon, MA 01475 or jsultzbach@townofwinchendon.com. The Town of Winchendon is an EOE/AA employer.

Treasurer/Collector
Town of Winchendon

The Town of Winchendon with a population of 10,364 and a budget of $32.5 million is seeking a highly qualified individual to fill the position of Treasurer/Collector. The Treasurer/Collector is appointed by the Town Manager and is responsible for all administrative and management work involving the receipt, expenditure, and custody of municipal funds, the investment and borrowing of money, the custody of tax title properties, and the collection of all money due to the Town. Position involves collection, treasury, debt management, benefit administration, bookkeeping, human resource duties and filing mandated reports with various agencies. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, in a tactful and effective manner; ability to deal with unpleasant or tense situations involving staff and/or the public, ability to maintain detailed and extensive records and to track deadlines, ability to prioritize multiple tasks and deal effectively with interruptions.

Bachelor’s degree in business or finance is preferred; at least four (4) years of experience in a senior financial management capacity, preferably in a municipal Treasurer/Collector’s office. Certification by the Massachusetts Collectors and Treasurers Association is desirable. Must be bondable. Experience using MUNIS financial software is also strongly preferred.

Starting pay for this 40 hour/week position ranges from $31.37 to $40.15/Hr. depending on qualifications. Resumes accepted until position is filled with preliminary review of resumes to occur May 19, 2022 at 12:00PM. For full job description, please see this link (PDF). Please send your letter of introduction and resume to Town of Winchendon, Attn: Justin Sultzbach, Town Manager, 109 Front Street, Dept. 1, Winchendon, MA 01475 or jsultzbach@townofwinchendon.com. The Town of Winchendon is an EOE/AA employer.

Lifeguards Wanted!

The Clark Memorial YMCA, 155 Central St., Winchendon, is now hiring lifeguards for numerous shifts. Contact Julie at j.whittemore@clarkymca.org for more info. APPLY HERE: www.theclarkymca.org/about-us/employment-opportunities

Information Technology Department Hiring Two IT Interns

DEPARTMENT: Information Technology, (IT)
JOB CLASSIFICATION: IT Interns (2) – Temporary, Non-benefited position
HOURS: 19 Hours per week -flexible schedule
COMPENSATION: $15.00 hr.
The Town of Winchendon seeks to hire two (2) IT interns. The persons hired will assist the Winchendon IT, Planning and Building department personnel with scanning documents to create digital files. Tasks include preparing documents for scanning, the actual scanning of the documents, checking the quality of the scanned documents and compiling the electronic files on server. Applicants must be a minimum of 16 years of age and possess a high proficiency with all necessary computer skills. The temporary position(s) work under the supervision of the IT Director and run through June 30, 2022.
Please submit an expression of interest to: Don O’Neil, IT Director, 109 Front Street, Winchendon, MA 01475 or via email at: doneil@townofwinchendon.com. Positions are open until filled.

The Town of Winchendon is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.