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Week of November 17 to November 24, 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 November 21-November 25, 2022:

Monday, 11/21: Chicken breast with Marsala sauce, garlic whipped potatoes, spinach, wheat bread, Lorna Doones.
Tuesday 11/22: Potato pollock, tartar sauce, rice pilaf, mixed vegetables, multigrain bread, fresh fruit.
Wednesday 11/23: Meatballs in tomato basil sauce, tricolor rotini pasta, Italian vegetable blend, wheat dinner roll, assorted fruit cup.
Thursday 11/24: HOLIDAY - HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Friday 11/25: HOLIDAY - HAPPY "BLACK FRIDAY!"

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.

November 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

Beals Memorial Library Will Be Needing Volunteers to Help Move Books (Etc)!

The Big Move Downstairs at Beals Memorial Library was postponed from September and October, but it will still be happening. Exact dates will be announced when they're firm. If you'd like to be kept informed so you can sign up to volunteer, send an email to bealsmemoriallibrary@gmail.com and ask to be put on the Infrastructure Project Volunteers list. Many hands make for...well, lightER work, anyway! All offers appreciated!

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., December 9, 2022 is "Comfort Foods". Vegetarian and gluten-free options will be available along with 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

Clyde's Corner

It's Happening Around the Winch!

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 18

Winchendon American Legion Annual Turkey Social 7:00 p.m. 25 Series, turkeys, assorted meats, side raffles, lobsters, scratch tickets, 50/50 raffle. At the Winchendon American Legion Post 193, 295 School St.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 19

"Midlife Crisis" at Snowbound Club 7:00-10:00 p.m. Come join us for a night of some live classic rock ‘n’ roll music from local musicians. $5 Cover charge. At the Snowbound Club, 130 Old Baldwinville Rd., Winchendon.

FRIDAY NOVEMBER 25

Spirit of Christmas Toy Drive 10:00 a.m.- 1:00 p.m. Drop off your new, unwrapped donations of toys to be distributed to families in need. At Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St.

Holiday Wreath Making Class 2:00- 5:00 p.m. $50 per person, all supplies provided. Refreshments will be served. Raffles all afternoon. Sponsored by Winchendon Recreation Commission. Register at https://www.eventbrite.com/e/wreath-making-tickets-445296352377?fbclid=IwAR3MIX6vg5VDRhv4Dvu6OFsuuHAtlRf-xR2LiRZeIyHHEF92ODuNibBOgqo. At Town Hall, 109 Front St., 2nd floor.

SATURDAY NOVEMBER 26

Holiday Craft & Business Market 10:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m. Handmade products, crafts, local businesses, raffles. All proceeds benefit the Winchendon Springs Lake Association. For more info, contact allthingsrepurposed@yahoo.com. At the Winchendon American Legion Post 193, 295 School St.

WEDNESDAY NOVEMBER 30

COVID-19 and Flu Vaccine Clinic 3:00-6:00 p.m. Ages 5 and up for COVID (anyone whose last booster shot was more than two months ago) and ages 9 and up for flu. Register by calling the Montachusett Public Health Network COVID-19 Response Team at 978-602-2356. Walk-ins welcome. Bring insurance card and COVID vaccination card, if you have one. At Clark Memorial YMCA, 155 Central St., 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 chicken pot pie. Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 52 Spruce Street, Winchendon.

On The Same Page Book Club 6:30-7:30 p.m. November's book is The Night Watchman by Louise Erdrich (winner of the 2021 Pulitzer Prize for fiction). See Facebook Event for more details. At the Winchendon CAC, 273 Central St.

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

Winchendon Farmer's Market Holiday Fair 2022 10:00 a.m.- 3:00 p.m. Local vendors and crafters. 8' vendor space with 6' table provided is $10. Contact toytownmarket@gmail.com for more information or download an application at winchendonfarmersmarket.org. At Ipswich Drive community housing, Winchendon.

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.

Holly Bazaar at United Parish 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Come join us downstairs for our Raffle Table, Bake Sale, Gingerbread House Making and Coloring Contest.At United Parish, 30 Front St., Winchendon.

Spirit of Christmas at United Parish 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Come see our family Nativity scenes on display in our Sanctuary. Part of the Holiday House Tour. At United Parish, 30 Front St., Winchendon.

Holiday Bazaar 10:00 a.m.- 2:00 p.m. Two floors of local crafters and vendors, plus the holiday cookie sale. At UU Church of Winchendon, 126 Central 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.

SUNDAY DECEMBER 18

Christmas Cantata and Children's Christmas Party 10:00 a.m. Join us as we celebrate the birth of our Savior Jesus Christ. At United Parish, 30 Front St., 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.)

Christmas Eve Services

Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon, 126 Central St., Winchendon

Christmas Eve Candlelight Service 7:00 p.m.

United Parish, 30 Front Street, Winchendon

Children's Service 5:00 p.m.

Living Nativity on the Clark Memorial Steps 6:30 p.m.

Candlelight Service 10:00 p.m.

AND COMING UP...

FRIDAY APRIL 28, 2023

One Book, One Community Author Visit Time TBA. Jarrett J. Krosoczka, author of the One Book, One Community Town-Wide Read selection Hey, Kiddo, will give a talk and book signing at Murdock Middle High School Auditorium as the culminating event of the Town-Wide Read. Sponsored by Beals Memorial Library. At Murdock Middle High School, 3 Memorial Dr., Winchendon.

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/ At the Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive off Maple St.

SATURDAY OCTOBER 7, 2023

Winchendon Fall Fest 2023 10:00 a.m.- 4:00 p.m. Join us for the 7th annual Winchendon Fall Fest! On Central Street, Winchendon.

ONGOING

MONDAYS

Friends Book Sale The Friends of the Library Book Sale has been suspended until the library's infrastructure project is complete. The space is being repurposed for the provision of basic library services while building upgrades are undertaken. The Book Sale will return when the project is complete. Unfortunately, donations cannot be accepted at this time. As always, the Friends appreciate our generous donors and patrons. They help us to to support a wide array of library programming and activities.

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

TUESDAYS

CAC Farm Stand 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The CAC Farm Stand accepts SNAP/HIP, debit and credit cards for fresh produce. On the front lawn of the Winchendon CAC, 273 Central St.

WEDNESDAYS

CAC Farm Stand 10:00 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. The CAC Farm Stand accepts SNAP/HIP, debit and credit cards for fresh produce. On the front lawn of the Winchendon CAC, 273 Central St.

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.

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

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/

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

Winchendon Fire Department

Per Diem FF/Paramedics
Per Diem FF/EMTs

Job requirements include a high school diploma or equivalent, Massachusetts EMT or Paramedic certification, Firefighter I/II training, 1 year of in-field experience preferred but not required, and a current MA drivers license. Additional job duties & requirements will be reviewed during the interview process. Shift hours are flexible with shifts running from 7AM-7AM (able to be broken in various combinations).

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and references to Chief Thomas Smith, 405 Central St., Winchendon MA 01475 or emaiol TSmith@TownofWinchendon.com. Salary range: $21.81-$31.14. Multiple per-diem positions available.

Town of Winchendon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC WORKS
TOWN HALL
109 FRONT STREET
WINCHENDON, MASSACHUSETTS 01475
PHONE: (978) 297-0170
11/8/2022

JOB POSTINGS

(In accordance with Article XXVII of the agreement between the Town of Winchendon and AFSCME Council 93, local 1887, Department of Public Works)

Cemetery Laborer
38.5 Hours Per Week/ Overtime Required
Rate of Pay $24.49 Per Hour
Requires: MA CDL License Class B, 2B MA Hoisting Engineer License
Application Deadline:
Interested persons must apply in writing to the Publics Works Director by November 25th at 11:30 AM

DPW Truck Driver/Laborer
38.5 hours per week/OT required
Pay rate $24.49 per hour
Requires: MA CDL license Class B, 2B MA hoisting engineer license
Please submit resume/letter of interest to DPW Director Brian Croteau bcroteau@townofwinchendon.com

Assistant Mechanic
38.5 hours per week/OT required
Pay rate $24.49 per hour
Requires: MA CDL license Class B, 2B MA hoisting engineer license
Please submit resume/letter of interest to DPW Director Brian Croteau bcroteau@townofwinchendon.com

The Town of Winchendon is an AA/EOE 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.

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

TOWN ACCOUNTANT

The Town of Winchendon is offering a HYBRID WORK SCHEDULE for the position of Town Accountant. With a population of 10,364 and a budget of $32.5 million the town is seeking a highly qualified individual to join its management team in the role of Town Accountant. The position manages the development and execution of the accounting operations of the town. Professional accounting and auditing work related to the maintenance of the Town’s financial records and the expenditure of Town funds in compliance with Mass. General Laws and the Town’s Charter. This position involves considerable interaction with department heads and staff, including the School Department. The position establishes policies and procedures to ensure fiscal accountability for all departments, reconciliation of town financial records, assistance with budgeting and capital planning, and preparation of various reports. Supervises the Assistant Town Accountant.
Minimum qualifications include a bachelor’s degree in accounting, finance or related field; five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, of which at least three years are in municipal accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; knowledge of Massachusetts municipal government procedures, general laws, and procurement; MUNIS financial software and possession or ability to obtain certifications as a Massachusetts Certified Governmental Accountant or Certified Public Accountant. Some knowledge of Massachusetts procurement preferred.
This is a benefited, non-union 40 hour week HYBRID position with twenty hours in office at Town Hall and twenty hours remotely, Monday through Thursday, with some flexibility. Salary range is $72,051 - $92,226 DOQ. Resumes accepted until position is filled with preliminary review of resumes to occur October 20, 2022 at 12:00PM. For full job description, please visit 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 email jsultzbach@townofwinchendon.com. The Town of Winchendon is an EOE/AA employer