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Week of September 22 to September 29, 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 September 26-September 30, 2022:

Monday, 9/26: Breaded fish filet with cheese, au gratin potatoes, broccoli, multigrain bread, assorted fruit cup.
Tuesday 9/27: Beef & lentil chili, brown rice, carrots, wheat dinner roll, fresh clementine.
Wednesday 9/28: Chicken breast patty with Florentine sauce, wild rice pilaf, Capri vegetable blend, wheat bread, applesauce.
Thursday 9/29: Chicken meatballs with Swedish sauce, egg noodles, spinach, marbled rye bread, oatmeal cream cooklie or Oreos.
Friday 9/30: Classic meatloaf with gravy, garlic mashed potatoes, green beans, dinner roll, yogurt.

The Winchendon Senior Center vans are available to Winchendon residents 55 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.

September 2022 Senior Center Newsletter (PDF)

Some other on-going activities are:

Card games after lunch in the dining room
Bingo on Wednesdays at 12:30 p.m.
SHINE representatives available to answer health insurance questions, Mondays 9:00-12:00 or Tuesdays 10:00-1:00.
Pickleball, Wii games, billiards, jigsaw puzzles and other activities
Fitness room with workout equipment
Assistance with applications for fuel/heating assistance, SNAP, and other resources
Food pantry and clothes closet

HEAL Winchendon Offering Financial Coaching Workshops

HEAL Winchendon, in conjunction with the Winchendon CAC, is offering a free financial coaching program to any residents who are interested. The program runs for eight weeks with a flexible schedule and is available in both English and Spanish. Coaching will be scheduled at the Winchendon CAC, 273 Central St. To enroll, fill out the form at HEAL Financial Coaching Sign-Up (Google form) or call 978-621-4524.

Free "Rainbow Dinners" for LGBTQI Seniors in Ashburnham

Ashburnham, MA - Ashburnham Community Church will begin to host free "Rainbow Dinners". The dinners will invite LGBTQI Seniors (50+), their friends and families. The first dinner will be held Friday, September 9, 2022. Doors will open at 6:00 p.m. Dinner will be served at 6:30 p.m. "Rainbow Dinners" will continue through the end of the year on the second Friday of each month. Dates will include October 14, November 11 and December 9. Please check our Facebook page for future dates.

6:30 p.m., September 9, 2022 is "Italian Night". Featuring Spaghetti (meat free, gluten free version), Tomato Sauce, Meatballs (some made gluten and milk free), Italian Bread, Butter/Oil, Salad with Tomato & Cucumber, Italian Dressing, Parmesan Cheese, Lemonade, Coffee and Tea. Please email ashburnhamcommunitychurch@gmail.com to reserve your seat, share dietary needs or to volunteer or feel free to leave them a message at (978) 872-5553.

Ashburnham Community Church is located at 84 Main Street, Ashburnham, Ma 01430, at the corner of Main St and Chapel St. For more information on events at Ashburnham Community Church please follow their Facebook page at www.facebook.com/AshburnhamCommunityChurch

Come One! Come All! Celebrate Ashburnham Street Fair Sept. 24

The first annual Celebrate Ashburnham Street Fair will be held on Saturday, September 24 (rain date September 25) from 10:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. on Main Street.

Main Street will be closed from 8:00 a.m. until 6:00 p.m. for a day of celebration of Ashburnham businesses, artists, and town groups. There will be live demonstrations, all day live musical entertainment including two bands a DJ, Emcee, and local entertainers, food and drink, touch-a-truck, the farmer's market, interactive activities for kids and adults and much more!

Come join us for a small town fall festival celebrating our local artists and businesses.

Clyde's Corner

It's Happening Around the Winch!

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 23

Pop-Up Bull Yard 3:00-9:00 p.m. Outside of the future Bull Spit Brewing and Taproom at 4 Summer Drive, Winchendon. Music, beverages, food orders to be coordinated with local restaurants. See www.facebook.com/BullSpitcraftfarmbeer/ for details. Weather permitting.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 24

Harvest Fair 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Sponsored by the Rindge NH Woman's Club. Homemade jams, pickles and baked goods, home & garden table, RADA cutlery, antique appraisal by Dan Yelin. Lunch food, raffle baskets. At the Rindge Recreation Center, 283 Wellington Rd, Rindge, NH. For vendor info contact rindgewomansclub@gmail.com

Celebrate Ashburnham Street Fair 10:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. On Main Street in Ashburnham (which will be closed to traffic). Live music, farmer's market, food, demos, interactive activities for kids, and more! Rain date: September 25.

Up in the Air Fair 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Featuring aerialists Molly Baechtold and Leah Abel at 1:00 p.m. followed by hand-on balancing activities for children and families. Music by Joshua LeVangie. Raffles, vendors, antique car show, police bloodhound demonstration, food. Sponsored by the Royalston South Village Revitalization Committee. At Royalston Fish and Game Club, 49 Main Rd., Phillipston, MA.

Pop-Up Bull Yard 12:00-9:00 p.m. Outside of the future Bull Spit Brewing and Taproom at 4 Summer Drive, Winchendon. Music, beverages, food orders to be coordinated with local restaurants. See www.facebook.com/BullSpitcraftfarmbeer/ for details. Weather permitting.

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 25

Pop-Up Bull Yard 12:00-7:00 p.m. Outside of the future Bull Spit Brewing and Taproom at 4 Summer Drive, Winchendon. Music, beverages, food orders to be coordinated with local restaurants. See www.facebook.com/BullSpitcraftfarmbeer/ for details. Weather permitting.

TUESDAY SEPTEMBER 27

Public Hearing on Fall Town Meeting Warrant 7:00 p.m. In the Town Hall second floor Auditorium (accessible by elevator), 109 Front St., Winchendon.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 29

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 is Potato-Corn Chowder, fresh salad, bread and dessert. 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.)

FRIDAY SEPTEMBER 30

SATURDAY OCTOBER 1

Community Movie Night 7:00 p.m. Help us kick off Fire Safety month with a "SAFE" movie night! Movie: Hotel Transylvania. Free to public, free popcorn. Bring a blanket and/or lawn chairs. At Winchendon Fire Department, 405 Central St., in the back yard. Sponsored by Concord Electric Supply.

SUNDAY OCTOBER 2

TUESDAY OCTOBER 4

Medicare Fraud Workshop 10:30-11:30 a.m. Free workshop by a representative from the Massachusetts Senior Medicare Patrol (SMP) Program. Information and tools to become better engaged healthcare consumers. At Old Murdock Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon. 978-297-3155

THURSDAY OCTOBER 6

Our Neighbor's Kitchen Dinner 5:15 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Served in the Parish Hall. This week the menu is chicken barbeque and potato salad. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.

THURSDAY OCTOBER 13

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 is Baked Ziti. 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.)

SATURDAY OCTOBER 15

Townwide Clean Up Day 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Join us for a Town Wide Clean up before the winter weather. Stop by Town Hall (109 Front St., Winchendon) to get some bags, gloves, and other supplies. We will have a dumpster for all the trash and will be happy to direct people to high need areas as well.

THURSDAY OCTOBER 20

Our Neighbor's Kitchen Dinner 5:15 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Served in the Parish Hall. This week the menu is beef stew and biscuits. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.

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.

MONDAY OCTOBER 24

Fall Special Town Meeting 7:00 p.m. In the Murdock Middle High School Auditorium.

THURSDAY OCTOBER 27

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 is Roast Pork with apples and onions. 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.)

SATURDAY OCTOBER 29

Clark YMCA Trunk or Treat 3:00-4:30 p.m. For this fun Halloween event, YMCA staff and volunteers will decorate their trunks and will hand out candy to families who walk through. Come dressed in your favorite costume and get ready for a spooky good time! This event will be held in the YMCA lower parking lot between the field house and the main building. Parking will be available in the upper parking lot and along the basketball courts. For more information or to volunteer, contact Julie Whittemore at 978-297-9622 or email j.whittemore@clarkymca.org

Howl-ween Pet Parade 4:00-5:00 p.m. (Check-in at 3:45 p.m.) Bring your pet in costume to parade around the Clark Memorial YMCA field! (Be sure your pet is agreeable to this and can deal with the situation) 1st, 2nd and 3rd prizes will be awarded. At Clark Memorial YMCA, 155 Central St., Winchendon. Sponsored by Winchendon Recreation Department. Pre-registration required--register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/howl-ween-pet-costume-parade-tickets-424204486037?fbclid=IwAR10HbmxW9hCjZaH1yEpiPVC6p33zQozcdLFnPCD-5iylPy44AIK0ZISqqk

MONDAY OCTOBER 31

Winchendon Trick or Treat 5:30-7:30 p.m. Halloween trick-or-treat time in Winchendon.

AND COMING UP...

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 3

Our Neighbor's Kitchen Dinner 5:15 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Served in the Parish Hall. This week the menu is chicken pot pie. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.

TUESDAY NOVEMBER 8

State Election Day 7:00 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. Vote at Old Murdock Senior Center, second floor, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon.

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 10

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 is roast turkey holiday dinner with all the trimmings. 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.)

THURSDAY NOVEMBER 17

Our Neighbor's Kitchen Dinner 5:15 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Served in the Parish Hall. This week the menu is lasagna dinner. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.

THURSDAY DECEMBER 1

Our Neighbor's Kitchen Dinner 5:15 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Served in the Parish Hall. This week the menu is mac and cheese with ham. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.

SATURDAY DECEMBER 3

Festival of Lights Holiday Craft Fair 9:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. At the Old Murdock Senior Center. Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Department, 978-297-5410.

Festival of Lights Table Setting Display 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. At the Old Centre Church. Come view elegant holiday displays of vintage china and place settings. Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Department, 978-297-5410.

Festival of Lights Tree Lighting 5:00-7:00 p.m. At the G.A.R. Park, Grove Street and Murdock Avenue, Winchendon. Sponsored by the Winchendon Recreation Department, 978-297-5410.

THURSDAY DECEMBER 8

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 is 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.)

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.

Holiday Brass Concert 4:00 p.m. at UU Church of Winchendon. Enjoy classical and holiday favorites performed by the Harrisville Brass Quintet, featuring members of Winchendon Winds. Free admission, donations welcome. 126 Central Street.

THURSDAY DECEMBER 15

Our Neighbor's Kitchen Dinner 5:15 p.m. at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church. Served in the Parish Hall. This week the menu is parishioners' potluck. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.

THURSDAY DECEMBER 22

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 is Beef Burgundy holiday dinner. 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.)

SATURDAY JUNE 10, 2023

Grand Opening Times TBA The Robinson Broadhurst Foundation Performing Arts Amphitheater will hold a Grand Opening Celebration at the Winchendon Community Park. Live music, entertainment, food, free parking. For more information, call 978-297-5410. www.facebook.com/Winchendoncommunitypark, www.winchendoncommunitypark.org/

ONGOING

MONDAYS

Friends Book Sale 3:00-6:00 p.m. Come browse for used books on the ground floor of the library. Organized by the Friends of Beals Memorial Library. All proceeds support the library. At Beals Memorial Library, 50 Pleasant St., Winchendon.

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

TUESDAYS

CAC Farm Stand and YCM Mobile Cafe 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The CAC Farm Stand accepts SNAP/HIP, debit and credit cards for fresh produce. The Youth Changemakers Cafe sells iced and hot coffee to support their programs. Piper's Mobile Food Cart will be selling hot dogs and sodas from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. On the front lawn of the Winchendon CAC, 273 Central St.

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.

Meet-Up With the Kiwanis 6:30 p.m. 2ND AND 4TH WEDNESDAYS EACH MONTH. All are welcome! Come join in community projects, make new friends, make your community better, have some fun! Younger folks welcome. For more information, call Cailte Kelly, 978-413-9930. Hosted by Kiwanis of Winchendon MA. At the Clark Memorial YMCA Community Room (in new gymnastics building down by the bike path), 155 Central St., Winchendon.

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.

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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Golf Equipment all used but never abused. 17 irons, 3 woods, putter, 500 tees, 500 golf balls, 2-wheel cart, umbrella, Spaulding golf bag. Can be seen. Call 978-297-0750. Reasonable cash price.

Employment

Chartwells is hiring part time food service workers for the Winchendon School District. $14.25/hour, Mon-Fri 9:00-2:00, experience preferred. Online applications only. For full details and to apply, go to https://jobs.compassgroupcareers.com/USA/job/WINCHENDON-FOOD-SERVICE-WORKER-%28PART-TIME%29-MA-01475/928942700/

Bull Spit Brewing Company will set up local interviews on August 31. Event Staff. Looking for energetic, personable individuals to join our part-time events/tastings team. Flexible schedule, competitive pay and tips, mileage reimbursement, fun working environment. Must be over 21, have reliable transportation and authorization to work. Email HR@Bullspitbrewing.com.

Clark Memorial YMCA is hiring Member Service Staff. 15-20 hours per week, afternoon and evening shifts. Fill out an online job application at https://www.theclarkymca.org/about-us/employment-opportunities?fbclid=IwAR0SYyu7CxHI5WJ0nijRBZbT84yiRVeSFJP3DBmVqrN4V5c1OUY2tH07FQE

TOWN OF WINCHENDON
OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER
109 Front Street, Dept 1, Winchendon, MA 01475-1758

CLERK/SECRETARY FOR TREASURER/COLLECTOR'S OFFICE

The Town is seeking skilled administrative clerical support work in assisting the Treasurer/Collector and the Assistant Treasurer/Collector.
The position provides clerical and responsible bookkeeping duties under supervision, collecting most town revenues and apply interest, and/or other late payment charges as appropriate i.e., real and personal property taxes, water and sewer payments, motor vehicle taxes, and receipts from other departments, etc. The work involves attention to details to maintain accurate records and answering customer inquiries. Clerical and bookkeeping work is performed in a moderately noisy office with regular interruptions during the day from the general public or staff to deal with citizens' or staff issues and problems.
Requires the operation of office computers, printer, calculator, telephone, copier/scanner, and all other standard office equipment.
Makes constant and periodic contact with other municipal department staff, attorneys, banks, mortgage companies, and the general public; communication is frequently in person, by telephone, mail, in writing, and occasionally email.
Education, Training and Experience:
Must have a high school diploma or GED with two years' bookkeeping or office work experience; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. All employment offers are conditional upon passing a reference and Criminal Offender Record Information (CORI) check.
This is a full-time, 37 hour per week position, Monday through Thursday. This position is in the AFSCME Union with a pay range of $16.90 – $21.64 per hour depending on experience and seniority.
A job application and position description can be obtained through the Town Manager's office and also found on the Town's website at www.townofwinchendon.com. Please submit a letter of interest and resume to Zoe DuPont, Acting Treasurer/Collector, 109 Front St., Winchendon, MA 01475 or email zdupont@townofwinchendon.com. Deadline for submissions is Thursday, August 25, 2022; however, the position will remain open until filled.
Winchendon is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

TOWN OF WINCHENDON
OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER
109 Front Street, Dept 1, Winchendon, MA 01475-1758

ASSISTANT TREASURER/COLLECTOR

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 Assistant Treasurer-Collector. The Assistant Treasurer-Collector is appointed by the Town Manager and is responsible for assisting the Town Treasurer-Collector in all areas of responsibility, including collection, treasury, debt management, benefit administration, bookkeeping, 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.
An Associate's degree in business or finance is required and a Bachelor's degree in business or finance is preferred; two (2) years of experience in benefits and payroll processing, preferably in a municipal setting; or any equivalent combination of education and experience. Must be bondable. Certification from Massachusetts Treasurer/Collector's Association a plus. Experience using MUNIS financial software is also strongly preferred. Starting pay for this 37 hour/week position ranges from $21.12 to $27.03/Hr. depending on qualifications.
Resumes accepted until position is filled with preliminary review of resumes to occur Sept. 15, 2022 at 12:00PM. For full job description, please see Winchendon's website www.townofwinchendon.com. Please send your letter of introduction and resume to Town of Winchendon, Attn: Zoe DuPont, Treasurer/Collector, 109 Front Street, Winchendon, MA 01475 or email zdupont@townofwinchendon.com. The Town of Winchendon is an EOE/AA employer.
For more details see www.townofwinchendon.com/home/news/seeking-assistant-treasurer-collector
Winchendon is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.

TOWN OF WINCHENDON
OFFICE OF THE TOWN MANAGER
109 Front Street, Dept 1, Winchendon, MA 01475-1758

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

The Director of Development performs a variety of administrative and technical work. Administers day-to-day and long-range land use and community planning effmis. 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/transpmiation/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 repmi 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 prefened. 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. Stariing 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 Winchendon's website www.townofwinchendon.com. 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.