Winchendon Honors Those Who Served on Memorial Day
Moment of Silence
Mark Desmarais of the American Legion, and MC of Winchendon's Memorial Day proceedings, leads attendees in a respectful moment of silence for all Veterans who served our nation and doing so paid the ultimate price with the sacrifice of their lives.
Photo by Keith Kent
Dr. Coral May Grout of Winchendon, National Secretary of the American Legion Auxiliary, speaks of Veterans of various wars down through the decades, and the over one million who have died fighting for our freedom and way of life.
Photo by Keith Kent
Winchendon residents gathered at G.A.R. Park on Memorial Day Monday, May 30, to honor and celebrate a day of remembrance under beautiful sunny skies. Two hundred people paid respect to those who served, those who are still serving, and the many who paid the ultimate sacrifice of their lives in service to their nation.
Master of Ceremonies Mark Desmarais opened with, "The beautiful park honors the valor and patriotism of some two hundred and ninety four of Winchendon's young men who left their homes to support the Union and suppress the rebellion during the Civil War. Fifty-six of these men paid the ultimate sacrifice. The monument was dedicated to those young men in Union blue on October 16, 1889." Desmarais went on, "We honored and remembered the veterans of WWI, WWII, Korea, and Vietnam and Iraq / Afghanistan at Legion Park. We paid honors to all Veterans of Foreign wars at VFW park on School Street and we end here at G.A.R. Park to honor our Veterans of the Civil War."
Quoting a statement from the American Legion's National Commander, Paul Dillard, Desmarais said, "We honor the more than one million men and women who have died in the U.S. Military Service. We dedicate the last Monday in May to their memory, while acknowledging that for Gold Star families, the mourning is not limited to twenty four hours a year. Please join me in a moment of silence in respect for all our veterans who made the ultimate sacrifice so that we may be free." Desmarais then introduced State Representative, Jon Zlotnik (D-Gardner).
"Many by the hundreds and hundreds of thousands, have fought here at home and around the world, in well known, and battles that we struggle to remember," Zlotnik said. "It's also important that we remember that many of them find their final resting place in seas and deep in the oceans, in the jungles, and buried on foreign soil, far from home. But one thing is clear, and will remain clear, we, as Americans, and as a species, are better off, because they lived, and because of their sacrifice."
After Zlotnik spoke, Desmarais took time to thank those in attendance for being present to honor those who served on Memorial Day. "Your being here demonstrates to all Veterans that each one of you care and remember what this holiday is all about. Thank you for getting out of bed and being here to honor and pay tribute to our Veterans who gave their lives so that we may remain free." Desmarais also paid tribute to families of police officers, firefighters, and first responders who gave their lives in the line of duty. He also asked those in attendance to please keep in mind and pray for the families of those recently lost in the tragic and senseless shootings at the Buffalo NY supermarket, and the children and educators lost at the Robb Elementary School shooting in Uvalde, TX.
Providing those attending with a brief moment of humor, Desmarais evoked laughter from the crowd by referring to Winchendon's past "Favorite Marine" Henry "Hank" Doody who always stood firm in the belief that Memorial Day should be on May 30, which this year it actually is. Desmarais said, "Well, Hank, today is May 30th. I am sure you are looking down on all of us with a big smile." Desmarais also mentioned such notable town Veterans as Harold Mason "Town Marshall for many years," Charlie Grout who served as the Veterans Service Officer and worked to bring the dream of a State Veterans Cemetery to town which came true in 2004, Ed Homon, who Desmarais said believed in Winchendon's youth and their involvement, and Scott Gauthier, also a dedicated Veterans Service Agent, who assisted with planning Memorial Day and Veteran's Day ceremonies.
In a solemn moment, Desmarais honored Gold Star Mother Mrs. Tara Rivers, who lost her son in the war in Afghanistan, and Gold Start Wife Suzie Kowaleski, who was unable to attend due to an illness. Desmarais accompanied Rivers as a symbolic "Gold Star" was placed in front of the gazebo and podium in honor of that specific sacrifice by the Rivers and families like them around the nation.
Audrey LaBrie, Chair of the Board of Selectmen, spoke of Moina Belle Michael, born in 1869 in the state of Georgia, who distributed silk poppies during WWI in honor of the poem by John McCrae, "In Flanders Fields." LaBrie described how Michael sold silk poppies to raise money to aid disabled veterans, and hired disabled servicemen to make the silk poppies. In 1921, LaBrie said, "The American Legion Auxiliary adopted the poppy as their remembrance icon." LaBrie read stanzas of "In Flanders Fields" and "We Shall Keep the Faith," a poetic response composed by Moina Belle Michael in 1918, equally as meaningful. The poem can be read at en.wikipedia.org/wiki/We_Shall_Keep_the_Faith
Dr. Coral May Grout, National Secretary of the American Legion Auxiliary, spoke of the thirteen U.S. service members who died during a terrorist bombing in August, 2021. One by one, Grout named the thirteen individuals and their ages with dignity and respect. "Not only are these diverse men and women forever in our hearts, but for those who knew them and loved them who never had a chance to say goodbye, except at a military funeral," Grout said. "These people came from every background, yet they shared a common goal, to serve America, and make life better for all of us gathered here. That was the same idea that drove our Korean War veterans, 70 years ago."
Grout spoke of George Andrew Davis Jr, who was a Flying Ace during WWII with the Army Air Force, who lost his life at the age of 31 in a final act of heroism. Having joined the newly created U.S. Air Force, on February 10, 1952 he died in the line of duty defending friendly airplane bombers being chased by twelve enemy jets near the Manchurian border.
Winchendon BOS Chair Audrey LaBrie educates listeners about the history of the American Legion Auxiliary adopting the silk poppy as a symbol and icon, and its poetic beginnings over a century ago.
Photo by Keith Kent
State Rep Jon Zlotnik (D-Gardner) speaks of how those who served are not just buried here at home, but all around the world, resting both on foreign soils, and below the oceans.
Photo by Keith Kent
In closing Grout said, "As you celebrate Memorial Day, please, take a moment to thank a Veteran, there are many of them among us. Attend the ceremonies as you are doing here. Wear the poppy, a symbol of hope that sprouted on a Belgian battlefield more than one hundred years ago, during WWI. Have a conversation with a relative, perhaps a parent or grandparent, listen to what they tell you of their memories. But also in the silence of your heart, thank those who have given the ultimate sacrifice for us today."
Others participating with thoughtful words and remembrance were town residents such as Deidre Holt, Legion Auxiliary Chaplain, who spoke of love, fear, the troubled world we live in, and how the hidden fears affect those who have served our great nation every day of our lives. There was also a reading of the Governor's official Memorial Day Proclamation by Winchendon's newest Eagle Scout, Mathew Spivey. This was followed by a reading of the Gettysburg Address by third grade student Eden Solomon.
The Memorial Day remembrance concluded with a singing of Lee Greenwood's song, "God Bless the USA" with all two hundred in attendance joining in. Fireman, Policeman, Cub Scouts, Girl Scouts, mothers, fathers, grandparents, children, and more, all unified for a single purpose. To honor the now more than ONE MILLION thoughout the history of our nation, who gave their lives for all of us to live with the benefit of freedom which we together enjoy, but should never take for granted.
Winchendon Winds Opens 2022 Season with Veterans' Tribute Concert
Winchendon American Legion Post 193 Auxiliary catered a hearty post-concert reception
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The Winchendon American Legion Post 193 Color Guard relaxes after their duties
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Winchendon Winds Concert Band debuted its 2022 concert season on Sunday, May 29 with its annual "Veterans' Tribute," in collaboration with the Winchendon American Legion Post 193 and the Winchendon American Legion Post 193 Auxiliary. Winchendon Winds presents a Veterans' Tribute each season; in past years, depending on the concert schedule, the Tribute has been held near July 4th or Veterans Day. This year's concert comprised a part of Winchendon's Memorial Day Weekend events.
More than 50 audience members attended the concert in the sanctuary of the Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon on Central Street. The Color Guard of the Winchendon American Legion Post 193 presented the Colors as the audience rose to its feet for "The Star Spangled Banner." Festive and patriotic numbers played for the first half included Aaron Copland's "Fanfare for the Common Man," "American Overture" by Joseph Wilcox Jenkins, "American River Songs" by Pierre LaPlante, "America Patrol" by F.W. Meacham, the medley "Armed Forces Salute" and "Byzantine Dances" by modern composer Carol Brittin Chambers.
After a brief intermission, Rev. Inanna Arthen, Minister Emerita of UUCW, gave an invocation. Following this, Retired United States Navy Master Chief Petty Officer Mark Desmarais read a roll call of veterans present who had signed the honor roster to be named. When all veterans were standing, the audience gave them a warm round of applause.
The second half of the concert showcased "Esprit de Corps" by Robert Jager, "America the Beautiful" by Samuel Ward, highlights from the musical "The Music Man," and John Williams' "March from 1941", and ended with a spontaneous "encore" of the ever-popular "Star and Stripes Forever" by John Philip Sousa.
Following this rousing conclusion, audience members, musicians and veterans all joined in a complimentary reception hosted by the Winchendon American Legion Post 193 Auxiliary on the front lawn of the church under a clear blue sky.
Winchendon Winds concerts are held at the Unitarian Universalist Church of Winchendon, 126 Central Street and are free to all. The building is fully accessible. The next concert will be Sunday, June 5 at 2:00 p.m., with a theme of "Beauty." The 40-member band is conducted by Jim Chesebrough and assistant conductor Rick Anderson.
Audience, band and veterans enjoy the delightful weather on the church lawn
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Winchendon Winds' Principal Conductor Jim Chesebrough leads the band in a patriotic favorite
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WFD, MHS Stage Mock Accident and Aftermath to Demonstrate Potential Consequences of Drunk and Distracted Driving
NOTE: the photos below show a simulated accident scene with talented MHS students acting out the roles of accident victims. No one was harmed or at risk during the demonstration.
Winchendon Fire Department crew work to assist and remove occupants from a vehicle in a mock drunk driving crash in front of Murdock High School on Tuesday, May 31 as part of a "Pre-Prom" education program about the dangers of both drunk and distracted driving.
Photo by Keith Kent
Student Emily Chicoine plays the role of one of two students who died as a result of a mock drunk driving motor vehicle accident.
Photo by Keith Kent
The Winchendon Fire Department hosted a "Pre-Prom Mock Drunk Driving Accident Scene" in front of the Murdock High School main entrance on Tuesday, May 31. Senior Class members witnessed first hand what it would look like if they or their classmates were involved in an alcohol related head-on motor vehicle crash which involved a human ejected from the vehicle, and two teenaged fatalities.
The simulated accident was staged by Firefighter/Paramedic Garret Wante and other staff of the Winchendon Fire Department, Brooks Automotive, Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, the Winchendon Police Department, Pastor Calvin Miller, students of Murdock High School, and others. The simulation aimed to make as strong an impression as possible on students that both alcohol and/or distracted driving result in high motor vehicle accident death rates among teen drivers and are completely avoidable, along with the lifelong pain caused to the surviving loved ones and friends left to pick up the pieces every day for the rest of their lives.
Two vehicles staged in front of the MHS main entrance by Brooks Automotive in a simulated head-on crash were occupied by eight MHS students acting out the simulation. Preston Roberts, Rachel McCarthy, Moe Molai, Dom Iannacone, Isabella Dietz, Lilly Digman, Emily Chicoine, and Angelina White all participated in acting out their parts for the benefit of their fellow students. Emily Chicoine and Angelina White played the parts of the two MVA fatalities, with White laying on the sidewalk, in the role of a dead victim ejected by the force of the crash. Fellow MHS student Moe Molai played the part of the motor vehicle operator who was "under the influence of alcohol."
Over a loud speaker, a student called the MVA into 911 for emergency response as one would in real life, making a plea for help. Immediately following, WPD Officers Tracy Flagg and Brennon Jacoby responded along with the WFD and its Chaplain, Pastor Calvin Miller, followed by Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home of Winchendon. With the WPD securing the scene, Officers administered, as they would in real life, a field sobriety test, and upon the operator, Molai, failing the test, arrested him. The WFD used their extraction tools to cut open and cut off the driver's side door, removing the driver of the other vehicle, and safely removed all the passengers checking each for injuries while simultaneously making sure the vehicles were in no threat of catching fire or harming the occupants.
MHS student Angelina White plays the role of a student who was ejected some 25 feet from a motor vehicle in a mock car crash and died as a result of her injuries.
Photo by Keith Kent
Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home respectfully loads a "deceased" Angelina White into a Hearse from the mock crash scene at MHS.
Photo by Keith Kent
At the conclusion of the accident scene, MHS Seniors entered the school auditorium for the second half of the presentation. After a mock funeral and mock court sentencing, Superintendent of Schools Thad King gave an extremely delicate yet tasteful presentation, telling students how he himself grew up without his father, as his father lost his life in a two car head-on crash caused by both distracted driving and a drunk driver, when King was just seven years old. His father was also an accomplished and respected educator, teacher, and thoughtful human being, who like too many all too often died a senseless death, entirely because of a simple lack of consideration for others by a teen drunk driver.
Pastor Miller, along with the "surviving" six students of the mock crash, enacted a real life funeral for students Emily Chicoine and Angelina White. Miller's words were kind, considerate, delicate, compassionate, thoughtful, and loving, just as he would be in the real world. He did his best to impress upon the students the importance of "None of us live forever," saying, "This is not a video game. What we are facing today is a reality, Today we realize how fragile life truly is!" Each student received a complete funeral service, with White even getting a photo slide show, showing what once was, and now is no more.
Behind Pastor Miller stood two caskets provided by Stone-Ladeau, making sure students got the full view of what could be, and how that could be their last stop. No college, no family, no future. All potentially because of alcohol and/or distracted driving such as texting or talking while behind the wheel.
Proceeding with the Mock Trial, Selectman Danielle LaPointe portrayed a Trial Court Judge, adjudicating sentencing on now-convicted motor vehicle operator Moe Molai. LaPointe explained to Molai that his life would never be same moving forward, as he would always have to face the fact that he caused the needless death of two of his fellow teenagers. As the Judge, LaPointe explained that the surviving family members felt that while the deaths of their children was a needless tragedy, maximum sentencing was not in the best interest of their children's killer. Thus, at the will of the surviving parents, the Judge sentenced Molai to two terms, to run consecutively, of five years in State Prison, with each carrying a $5,000 fine, one term for each life lost, again, at the request at the surviving parents.
Superintendent King provided a passionate and personal plea to students about all the reasons not to use alcohol and drive, or become any kind of a distracted driver, as losing his father to a drunk driver forever changed, and in many ways destroyed, the social fabric that bound his family together.
King displayed statistics for students in a PowerPoint presentation, including, "traffic crashes are the number one cause of teen deaths in Massachusetts," "one person is killed every 50 minutes in the USA as a result of drunk driving," and "nine percent of all teen motor vehicle accidents involved distracted driving."
During his verbal and visual presentation King said, "I know it's hard to take a day like today seriously, it's easy to laugh, but it's not funny, not at all. I apologize for getting a little wept up, but I wanted you to get the message from somebody you knew personally." King talked about the many lasting impacts of that day forty-six years ago: his brother's impending problems with alcoholism, his mother never again being truly happy, his own personal long term struggles with anger, nothing he did ever seeming to be good enough, and always expecting to see his dad reappear one day, along with much more.
WFD Chaplain Pastor Calvin Miller of United Parish of Winchendon presides over a mock funeral for the two students who perished in a drunk driving accident, on stage at the MHS Auditorium in front of the Senior Class in a very realistic ceremony where a tribute was paid to both victims including photos of one student growing up over the years.
Photo by Keith Kent
Playing the role of a Judge, Danielle LaPointe sentences mock Drunk Driving student Moe Molai to two consecutive back to back terms for two lives lost.
Photo by Keith Kent
After the event was over, Garret Wante, who worked with the departments, school, and businesses to organize the event, was very pleased with how it all came together. Asked what he hoped the students took away from all they'd seen and heard, Wante said, "I hope they take away the impact of all this, this wasn't put on for a show, such as 'look at the cool tools they use,' they should see this as, this could happen to you and your family. We would like to do everything possible to prevent you and your families to have to ever go through anything or deal with anything like this. The court scene was added this year to try to make students understand the potential impact they could go through, as some explained they felt that was something this was all missing. We were successful three years ago pre-COVID and didn't have any incidents, and we are hoping with similar outreach results this year."
Lake Dennison Opens Memorial Day and Park Season With a Summer Slam!
Vistors enjoying the Lake Dennison beach and waterfront on Memorial Day.
Photo by Keith Kent
A group of enthusiasts fishing, kayaking, and Stand Up Paddleboarding (SUP) in a picnic area to the right of the public beach. There were as many as a dozen kayaks and SUPs on the lake at a time on Monday, May 30.
Photo by Keith Kent
Lake Dennison State Park opened its summer season with a booming Memorial Day weekend thanks to higher than normal temperatures, with some 150 vehicles in its parking lot at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, May 30. While many were already heading home, many were also staying put and in the water trying to beat the summer-like heat and enjoying their laketime treat.
There were over 300 people either on the beach or in the water for several hours at the highest point. During the holiday weekend, the Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation made an announcement that multiple state parks around the Commonwealth were forced to close their gates for crowd safety due to overcrowding on the beaches.
At Lake Dennison State Park, the entire cooking area adjacent to the beach on both Sunday, May 29, and Monday, May 30 were completely filled, with not one picnic table or parking space empty. Even the public boat ramp had a dozen vehicles parked at its location. Sadly however, numerous tables could be seen with full bags of rubbish left behind by those who used the areas. The park has a posted policy that it is a "Carry in-Carry out facility," meaning you are responsible for removing your own rubbish.
Complicating these issues more, a park employee on Monday, May 30 explained to the Courier that they are currently down by 13 employees from where they need to be at the local state park at this time of the season. Anyone looking for seasonal work is encouraged to fill out an application with the DCR, at www.mass.gov/dcr-employment.
Memorial School Students Thrilled by Littlewoods' Race Car Show
Students from Memorial Elementary School gather outside the main entrance to learn about race cars and even climb inside the driver's seats to see what it looks like behind the wheel of a circle track racer.
Photo by Keith Kent
This young Memorial School student is helped in by a member of the Littlewood racing family so she can sit in the driver's seat and have the same view the racers do!
Photo by Keith Kent
From beaming as they climbed into an actual race car, to open-mouthed excitement when the engines were fired up, students in grades Pre-K through 2 at the Memorial Elementary School got to learn about and experience heavily modified quarter mile circle track race cars on Friday, May 27, in a day students were surely telling their parents and friends about.
Brothers Justin and Cole Littlewood of Orange, MA took the day off from their respective jobs for the benefit of students and brought their circle track race show to Winchendon, allowing children to experience what they would normally only see on television. After trying on a helmet, and climbing in and out of the driver's seat for a true "seat of the pants" viewing experience, the students were even more in awe when Justin and Cole Littlewood fired up their rides and revved them up, drawing many clapping hands from each young class.
As students observed and asked questions, to quote Art Linkletter, "Kids say the darndest things!" One very observant Memorial School student noticed the front left wheels of the cars were very tilted in on the bottom. This design is for cornering at high speeds in one direction. However, the child asked, "Hey Mister, did you know your wheel is broken? Look at it, it's really broken!" Another student from the class of Erin Delehanty, while in one of the Littlewood race care trailers, asked, "Excuse me, do you know you have money on the floor?" Justin Littlewood smiled and said, "Tell you what, what you can find is yours!" Challenge accepted, the young man found himself a whole $1.50 in quarters on the floor while looking around. Have no doubt, the Littlewood brothers, Cole and Justin, not only took the time to bring their knowledge and skills to the children, they gave the students everything they asked for and more.
Asked what it meant to him to be able to provide the event to the students and children, Cole Littlewood replied, "This has been great and the kids have been awesome. We like to share what we do and hopefully everybody enjoyed it, and hopefully they will be able to come to the race track like Monadnock Raceway and they can enjoy it there too. The children were surprised when we told them how fast we go, even though it's a short track like a track around a football field, we all get up to 100 mph and the corners go real quick."
Littlewood went on, "We've won two races at Monadnock so far this year, and the week after I won at Monadnock, I won at Hudson, New Hampshire. If older children and teens are interested in getting into this hobby, I will tell you first, it's expensive, and there is a learning curve but anybody can do it if you try hard enough and put the time into it. There is actually a four cylinder Enduro Class, and I would recommend beginning there first."
Asked for his take on the day's experience with the children, Justin Littlewood said, "This really means the world to me. I used to be that kid looking at the cars and wishing it was me, and it feels really good being able to give back to a community and show the kids a great time! Everybody here sure seems like they are having fun, and I would say it's just a great day overall. My Aunt Martha MacEwen set this whole thing up for the students, and I love her to pieces and I appreciate her for what she did."
Littlewood explained that he and his brother Cole have been racing since they were 12 years old and are 16 months apart as Justin is 20 and Cole is 21 years old. "We both started out in the four cylinder division, and once we were 14 we both climbed up into the late model division which are the cars you see here today with V-8's, and that is where we have been ever since. We race every Saturday night from May though September, so usually we compete in between 16 to 19 races. I will tell you this, it's a fun hobby but a very expensive hobby. Start out when you are young, and keep with it as it takes a lot of time but I will tell you this, it will keep you out of trouble for sure!"
After all classes enjoyed the experience provided by the Littlewoods, their aunt and Memorial School Principal's Secretary Martha MacEwen, who organized the event, was very proud of the efforts of her nephews for the benefit of Memorial School students. MacEwen happily added, "I worked with young children in my previous job at Preschool and down, and knew these children would love this experience today. Cole and Justin are good boys, and they love talking to the kids and getting the information out there about racing, and I am very proud of them and what they did here for all the students today."
Principal Chante Jillson added, "It shows that a young person can reach their dreams through their hobbies and that anything is possible. It's getting the children excited about something, and the kids are talking to them about how to take care of cars and how to be safe with these cars, and things like their fire retardant suits, so it gives these students an opportunity to see something they wouldn't typically see. This sport is a lifestyle for these two young men, and it was great for the students to be able to share that with them today."
Children gather around Justin Littlewood's car so they can see what the engine looks like and the safety cage around it, which Littlewood explained would keep the engine from flying out upon a bad impact or crash if the car was to wreck at high speeds.
Photo by Keith Kent
Eager to see what it's like inside the transport trailer of a race car and crew, students follow Justin Littlewood for a closer look, while asking questions about how things work and what they do.
Photo by Keith Kent
Winchendon COVID Rates Remain Above 8 Percent as Surrounding Towns Show Mixed Results
For the fourth consecutive week, Winchendon has remained above 8 percent COVID positivity, registering at 8.70 percent positivity based on 621 molecular tests for the 14-day reporting period of May 15 though May 28, 2022, according to the Thursday, June 2 report from the Massachusetts Department of Public Health.
Overall, the ten-town area surrounding Winchendon has, over the last 7 days, remained level in its 14 day testing average, only going down from 7.80 percent, to 7.73 percent. At the same time, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts average has decreased from 8.95 to 8.44 percent positivity.
In the ten-town area, five towns went up and five went down. Ashburnham moved from 8.78 to 9.06 percent, Ashby increased from 6.25 to 6.60 percent, Templeton jumped from 5.70 to 8.03 percent, and Phillipston moved up from 5.43 to 6.67 percent. Those decreasing were Westminster, still very high, going down slightly from 11.25 to 10.94 percent, Gardner dropping from 7.99 to 6.69 percent, Athol going down from 5.83 to 4.63 percent, school district partner Royalston decreasing from a very high 10.71 to a still very uncomfortable 9.72 percent, and Hubbardston decreasing from 7.11 to 6.28 percent positivity.
In Massachusetts' three largest cities, Boston currently yields 8.59 percent positivity, Worcester 6.40 percent, and Springfield registers 10.80 percent, again back in double digits with the very contagious Omicron BA.2 variant strain.
A year ago at this time, Mass DPH documented Winchendon at just 1.36 percent positivity, Gardner tested at 1.10 percent, and Athol at just 0.72 percent. In this same one year time span, Winchendon has only increased from 52 percent fully vaccinated to 57 percent fully vaccinated, still one of the least vaccinated municipalities in the entire Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Winchendon currently has a 640 percent higher positivity rate than a year ago at this time. The Board of Health continues to recommend vaccination for COVID-19 if one is healthy enough to do so, especially if one has either pre-existing conditions, or is immuno-compromised.
Keith Kent
Chair
Board Of Health
Town of Winchendon
Vaccine Clinic at Templeton Senior Center, Wednesday June 22, 2022
There will be a Vaccine Clinic at the Templeton Senior Community Center on Wednesday June 22, 2022 from 12:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. To register: Call the Montachusett Public Health Network COVID-19 Response Team at (978) 602-2356 Monday through Saturday between 10:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. The Center is at 16 Senior Drive (for GPS search, 79 Bridge Street), Baldwinville, MA.
