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Week of May 19 to May 26, 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 23-27, 2022:

Monday, 5/23: Chicken breast patty (NSIP) with pesto cream, rotini pasta, summer squash blend, wheat bread, Lorna Doones.
Tuesday 5/24: Breaded cod, wild rice pilaf, Scandinavian vegetable blend, rye bread, pound cake or cookie.
Wednesday 5/25: Breaded chicken breast with Francaise sauce, garlic mashed potatoes, French green beans, wheat dinner roll, fresh pear.
Thursday 5/26: Baked meatloaf in gravy, red bliss potatoes, carrots, multigrain bread, fresh Clementine.
Friday 5/27: Cheeseburger, potato wedges, mixed vegetables, hamburger bun, assorted fruit cup.

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

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.

Winchendon Rec Comm Needs YOU on June 24!

The Winchendon Recreation Department is looking for 20 volunteers for the Food Truck Festival on Friday, June 24 at the G.A.R. Park from 5:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Responsibilities include:

Checking in bands and vendors
Directing people where they need to go
Setting up tables and chairs
Using your truck to move stuff during set-up and breakdown
Staffing tables such as the Lost & Found, Band Voting, etc.
Trash duty

Contact us through the Rec Comm Facebook Page or call Tiffany at 978-413-4408 to sign up.

Got a Band?
We still have a couple slots for "The Battle of the Bands" on June 24. "Bands" is a loose term--solo artist, singers, any kind of musician interested, please contact Deb at 978-930-4454 or via the Rec Comm Facebook page. Audience members will vote for their favorite performers!

18th Annual Vietnam Veterans of America
Chapter 90
Memorial Ride
Hosted by The Patriot Riders of America Chapter 3
Sunday, May 29, 2022
Rain or Shine
The Polish American Citizen's Club
171 Kendall Pond Road West, Gardner, MA

$25 per bike
Registration 7:15-9:45 a.m.
Gates open at 7:45 a.m.
Opening Ceremony at 9:40 a.m.
Kickstands Up at 10:00 a.m.
Stop at the Massachusetts Veterans Memorial Cemetery, return to the PACC around 12:30 p.m. Hamburger/Hotdog lunch included with entry fee. Chicken BBQ available for $15. "Noize" will play from 1:00-4:00 p.m.
Raffles including a 50/50 raffle
For more information see www.facebook.com/patriotriderschapterthree

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

Spectacular Science Show Coming to the Beals Memorial Library

Who's there with the rainbow hair? It's Kosmic Kelly! With her lab coat and collection of beakers, she's a science whiz who'll make things fizz! On Saturday, May 21 at 11:00 a.m., she's heading to the Beals Memorial Library in Winchendon to entertain kids and their grown-ups with her Spectacular Science Show.

Kosmic Kelly's Spectacular Science Show is 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! Kelly Lavoie has a Bachelor's Degree in Biology and has been teaching and entertaining throughout Central Massachusetts for more than 15 years.

This program is free and open to attend and is presented in partnership with the Winchendon Coordinated Family and Community Engage (CFCE), which is funded by a grant through the MA Department of Early Education and Care and Winchendon Public Schools.

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

Creative and wacky scientist Kosmic Kelly will be entertaining kids and their families with her fun experiments at the Winchendon Library on May 21.
Photo courtesy of Beals Memorial Library

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 20

Winchendon Public Schools Special Olympics 10:00 a.m. At the Murdock Football Field, 2 Memorial Dr., Winchendon.

Crochet & Knitting Circle 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Come learn how to crochet or knit! Beginners to experts are welcome. Patterns and basic instruction (if needed) will be provided. Please provide your own needles & yarn. Limited space, Sign Up Today! For more information, contact the library at 978-297-0300 or visit bealslibrary.org. 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.

SUNDAY MAY 22

Blessing of the Bulbs Service 11:00 a.m. Family-friendly, lay-led ecumenical service celebrating summer and the regeneration of the earth, held in the church sanctuary and outside. We'll bless gladiola bulbs for people to take home for their gardens. Social time with refreshments following. All are welcome! At UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.

MONDAY MAY 23

Fun & Games Club 4:00-5:00 p.m. Children ages 4-8 welcome! Join in on the fun as the Library Auditorium becomes a kids' fun zone! There will be legos, games, puzzles, coloring, and more! For more information, contact the library at 978-297-0300 or visit bealslibrary.org. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.

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.

Murdock Pops Concert 6:30 p.m. At Murdock Middle High School Auditorium. The Murdock music department choirs and instrumentalists perform with Winchendon Winds as guest artists. Free to the public.

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

Decorating Veterans' Graves with Flags 10:00 a.m. beginning at Calvary Cemetery on Glenallen Street, all Veterans' graves will be decorated with American flags.

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

18th Annual Vietnam Veterans of America Chapter 90 Memorial Ride 10:00 a.m. starting at The Polish American Citizen's Club, 171 Kendall Pond Road West, Gardner, MA. Registration 7:15-9:45 a.m. $25 per bike includes hamburger/hotdog lunch. Music by "Noize", raffles, chicken BBQ ($15) at PACC from noon to 4:00 p.m.

Veterans' Service and Roll Call 10:00 a.m. At United Parish Church, 39 Front St. Service led by Rev. F. Calvin Miller, including a roll call of the names of all Winchendon Veterans who died during war time.

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

MONDAY MAY 30

Honoring Departed Veterans 8:00 a.m. Visiting the graves of Veterans beginning at Calvary Cemetery on Glenallen Street, moving to Riverside Cemetery and ending at the Old Centre cemetery.

Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony 10:30 a.m. Beginning at Legion Park on Pleasant Street (across from Town Hall). All participants should arrive by 10:15 a.m. The parade will proceed to VFW Park and then to G.A.R. Park. Upon arriving there, a ceremony will be held at the gazebo at G.A.R. park, approximately 11:00 a.m.
In the event of bad weather, there will be no parade, and the ceremony will be held at 11:00 a.m. at the Winchendon American Legion Post 193, 295 School Street.

AND COMING UP...

THURSDAY JUNE 2

Beals Book Club 3:30 p.m. Beals Book Club is a discussion group that allows avid readers to discuss the themes, plots, and characters of selected books. Come participate in the stimulating exchange of ideas, observations, and reactions to the current selections. The library provides the books each month. For more information, contact the library at 978-297-0300 or visit bealslibrary.org. At Beals Memorial Library Trustee's Room, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.

FRIDAY JUNE 3

SATURDAY JUNE 4

"Celebrate Dad" Psychic Fair 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Medium Bonnie Page invites you to join her and a host of other talented readers for a day of fun, shopping and beautiful messages from the Spirit world! May include Mediumship, psychic, chair Reiki, Tarot, Angel Cards, Ancient Bone reading. $30/15 minutes, $55/30 minutes, CASH ONLY. At Mystical Magical Marketplace, 48 Central St., Winchendon, 978-297-9790.

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

June Bug Walk 10:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Join us in a walk on the Winchendon Bike Trail to fight against Addiction and raise awareness to Mental Health. Come and join us in honor of someone you've lost or someone you know who is still struggling. We will all meet at 10 am in the Field by the Clark Memorial YMCA (155 Central St., Winchendon). For more info, see www.facebook.com/events/1424405421307165/

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.

MONDAY JUNE 6

SUNDAY JUNE 12

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

MONDAY JUNE 13

Game On! Tween Board Game Club 4:00-5:00 p.m. Children ages 8-11 welcome! Hang out at the Beals Library and play from a choice of fun games. Competitive, strategic, team-building, humorous and more! For more information, contact the library at 978-297-0300 or visit bealslibrary.org. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.

FRIDAY JUNE 17

SATURDAY JUNE 18

Summer Lawn Fair 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Local vendors, organizations, crafts, food. On the lawns of the UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.

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.

MONDAY JUNE 20

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.

SATURDAY JUNE 25

Strawberry Festival 9:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. Bob's Country Auction, strawberry booth, food, theme baskets, raffles, and more! At Immaculate Heart of Mary church, 52 Spruce St., Winchendon.

SUNDAY JUNE 26

Strawberry Festival 9:00 a.m.- 12:00 p.m. Sunday morning breakfast! Bob's Country Auction, strawberry booth, food, theme baskets, raffles, and more! At Immaculate Heart of Mary church, 52 Spruce St., Winchendon.

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

MONDAY JUNE 27

THURSDAY JUNE 30

On the Same Page Bookclub 6:30-7:30 p.m. This month's book TBA. 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.

FRIDAY JULY 1

SUNDAY JULY 3

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

THURSDAY JULY 7

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.

WEDNESDAY AUGUST 24

Senator Jo Comerford Visits Beals Memorial Library 6:00-7:00 p.m. As part of her district-wide Library Tour, State Senator Jo Comerford, now representing Winchendon, will visit the Beals Memorial Library to meet with constituents and talk about pressing issues affecting the community. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.

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

MONDAYS

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.

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.

Winchendon Farmers' Market 4:00-7:00 p.m. Crafts, fresh farm produce, baked goods. SNAP and HIP accepted. At Veterans' Park, corner of Pleasant and Front Streets. Weather permitting.

SATURDAYS

Winchendon Farmers' Market 10:00 a.m. - 1:00 p.m. Crafts, fresh farm produce, baked goods. SNAP and HIP accepted. At Veterans Park, corner of Pleasant and Front Streets. Weather permitting.

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.