The Winchendon Courier - Local Happenings

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Week of March 18 to March 25, 2021

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

Winchendon Reads Across America

Are you looking for a fun way to keep reading this winter? The Beals Memorial Library in Winchendon has just the thing! For the month of March, the library will be hosting their first ever Read Across America event, a fun-filled challenge for the whole community that celebrates the joys of reading in honor of Dr. Seuss’s birthday.

Starting on March 1st and lasting until March 31st, the library will be hosting a catastic reading challenge to help The Cat in the Hat travel across the country, from his starting point in California all the way to his home in Massachusetts. The Cat is stuck on the West Coast and his car is all out of gas! Participants can help fill his tank by reading books. For each book read during the month of March, the Cat will travel 10 miles. Readers of all ages can work together to help The Cat in the Hat reach Massachusetts!

Participants can fill out and submit their reading log to the library by March 31st, or enter their books on Beanstack, the library’s virtual reading log, at bealslibrary.beanstack.org. All readers who log a book by the end of March will be entered for a chance to win a Springfield Museums gift certificate!

The Beals Memorial Library is located at 50 Pleasant Street in Winchendon. For more information or to make an appointment to pick up your reading log, contact the library at 978-297-0300 or visit the library’s website at bealslibrary.org.

Beals Memorial Library Reopening

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

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

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

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

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

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

NFA Behavioral Health

Addiction and Mental Health Resources for Veterans

The Beals Memorial Library staff member, Melissa Thayer, is ready to help The Cat in the Hat Read Across America this March! Go to bealslibrary.org/winchendonreads to learn how to log your books for this fun event.

GROWING PLACES
LOCAL PRODUCE PICK-UP / DELIVERY PROGRAM

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

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

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

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

Current Produce Pick-Up/Delivery Schedule in Winchendon

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

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

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

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

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

Clyde’s Corner

It's Happening Around the Winch!

FRIDAY MARCH 19

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

SATURDAY MARCH 20

Maple Sugaring Open House 10:00 a.m.-noon. At Sunset View Farm, 156 Gardner Road (Rte 140), Winchendon. Learn how maple syrup is made! Free to the public, masks and social distancing required. Dependent on weather. Hosted by Mount Grace Conservation Trust.

MONDAY MARCH 22

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

THURSDAY MARCH 25

Our Neighbor's Kitchen Drive-Through Dinner 5:30 p.m. at UU Church of Winchendon. Our Neighbor's Kitchen goes take-out! Pick up a hearty meal to go, while practicing safe social distancing. This week, Dave Faucher is making Corned Beef and Cabbage boiled dinner with Irish soda bread and dessert. Drive or walk on through our front circle for this new favorite! Free-will donation $2 per person, $5 per family; no one turned away. 126 Central Street.

FRIDAY MARCH 26

SATURDAY MARCH 27

Fun, Food & Fitness 1:00-3:00 p.m. Cooking demonstrations and tastings, seasonal food and pairings, health and fitness tips. Hosted by Not Just Produced and Simply Grounded Yoga/Pilates. Free event, pre-registration required by March 25. To register, email simplygroundedyp@gmail.com. At Not Just Produced, 290 Central St., Winchendon.

MONDAY MARCH 29

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

THURSDAY APRIL 1

There will no Our Neighbor's Kitchen supper this week because of the observance of Holy Week.

FRIDAY APRIL 2

MONDAY APRIL 5

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

THURSDAY APRIL 8

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

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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TOWN MANAGER, WINCHENDON, MA

Winchendon, MA (10,300 pop.), is seeking an experienced and collaborative municipal leader with exceptional skills in finance, economic development, and personnel management to serve as its next Town Manager. Applicants should have excellent communication skills, strong overall management skills, and experience in grant acquisition and grant administration. Winchendon is located in north-central Massachusetts and has an FY21 operating budget of $30.8M. Winchendon’s local government is led by a five-member Board of Selectmen, has an open Town Meeting form of government, and an A+ rating. Candidates must be able to analyze data and clearly and concisely present the results. Candidates must be approachable, team-oriented, and have the ability to build strong relationships. The successful candidate must have a bachelor’s degree (master’s preferred), preferably in public administration or related field. The successful candidate will receive an attractive compensation package, including health and retirement plans, and an annual salary of $135K+/- DOQ. Winchendon is an AA/EOE.

For additional information related to the position, the town and the application process, visit http://www.communityparadigm.com or contact Bernard Lynch, Principal, Community Paradigm Associates at blynch@communityparadigm.com. Send resume and cover letter in a single PDF via email, in confidence, by 3 p.m. EST, March 8, Subject: Winchendon Town Manager, to: Apply@communityparadigm.com.

Employment

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

DPW MECHANIC
38.5 HOURS PER WEEK/OVERTIME REQUIRED
RATE OF PAY $22.73 PER HOUR*

REQUIREMENTS:
MA CDL CLASS B
MA 2B HOISTING ENGINEER LICENSE
JOB DESCRIPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE
DPW OFFICE, WINCHENDON TOWN HALL, 109 FRONT STREET,
WINCHENDON, MA 01475

THE TOWN OF WINCHENDON IS AN AA/EOE EMPLOYER
*Salary can be adjusted dependent upon experience.
Application Deadline:
Interested employees must apply in writing to the Town Manager by March 17, 2021

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

OPERATOR I –DPW/HWY/CEMETERY
38.5 HOURS PER WEEK/OVERTIME REQUIRED
RATE OF PAY $20.60 PER HOUR

REQUIREMENTS:
MA CDL CLASS B
MA 2B HOISTING ENGINEER LICENSE

THE TOWN OF WINCHENDON IS AN AA/EOE EMPLOYER
JOB DESCRIPTIONS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE
DPW OFFICE, WINCHENDON TOWN HALL, 109 FRONT STREET,
WINCHENDON, MA 01475

Application Deadline: March 18, 2021

HEAL Winchendon
Financial Coach Opportunity

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

APPLY TODAY!

** No financial experience needed! **

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

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

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

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

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

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