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Week of June 9 to June 16, 2022
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Alert Neighbor and Postal Worker React to Alarm and Smoke, Save a Life

Fire truck responding to house fire on Court Street
Tower 1 of the WFD, along with Engine 1, responded to 22 Court Street on Tuesday, June 7, to extinguish a second floor fire, suspected at this time to be caused by an overheated I-Watch charging cord.
Photo by Keith Kent


An Oak Street neighbor and a USPS postal worker walking home to home delivering mail along his route on Tuesday, June 7 heard a fire alarm coming from a family home at 22 Court Street. Both witnesses knocked on the door of the home and dialed 911 for assistance from the Fire Department, leading to an unexpected and very fortunate turn of events.

Lawrence Blanchard of 114 Oak Street and Winchendon USPS Postal Carrier Jeff Scott were both wondering if the alarm was false, as Blanchard had heard false alarms at the home before. As they knocked on the door and looked inside through the glass, one of two dogs, "Buddy," was barking and looking up the stairway as though warning there was something wrong. Both men then noticed the smell of smoke. Blanchard asked Scott if he had a phone on him. Scott replied that his phone was back in his postal delivery vehicle. Then to their surprise, a boy who was one of the occupants of the house came running down the stairs and through the door said his bedroom was on fire.

Both men told the boy to immediately unlock the door. Blanchard and Scott got both dogs and the boy out of the house and across the street to Blanchard's home to safety, with Blanchard calling 911 for the Fire Department for aid. Both Blanchard and Scott then ran back into the house without a second thought for their own safety, verifying the fire and making sure there were no other occupants in the home that needed to be evacuated. They then left the house and ran back across the street to Blanchard's home knowing the Fire Department was on its way.

Winchendon Police Department Dispatch verified that the call for aid from Blanchard arrived just before 11:10 a.m., and the first member of the WFD to take command on the scene arrived in two minutes flat at 11:12 a.m. Dispatch also verified that the WFD Engine, Tower 1, along with department staff all arrived on scene by 11:15 a.m., within five minutes of receiving the call for aid. The fire was quickly contained to the bedroom, as Blanchard and Scott had been able to report the fire very early in its development.

Holding a electronic device in his hand after the fire was extinguished, Chief Thomas Smith told the Courier, "While we cannot say for sure at this time as it's only a preliminary investigation, it would appear that the fire was started by an overheating Apple Watch I-Watch cord charger which I am holding here that was plugged into an outlet and charging the device. These can get really hot, and it was on some paper which is a combustible material. We will hold this as it's only preliminary, but there is a good chance this was it." Smith also verified the WFD had ten members on scene in what was a strong available turnout, and the fire which was caught and called in very early was contained quickly to the room on the second floor of the building.

After the incident was over, Lawrence Blanchard told the Courier, "It was a really good response time by the Fire Department, I want to commend them on that." Blanchard watched over the boy until the mother, who he personally called, could arrive back home. Blanchard said, "Absolutely, that is how neighbors and community should be. I am their neighbor. I have pencil marks on the doors of the kids and their heights over the last several years. Again, that's how it should be."

Told that the Winchendon USPS employee being very humble about the event, Blanchard said, "Jeff Scott, the Postal Employee, he doesn't know them, the family, from Adam, and he was right in there, inside that house knowing there was a fire, he still went right in. He may be humble but he was right there and he was standing tall. He could have said, not my job, I got too go about my route. That's not what he did, he went right in there."

First Beals Con Brings Comic Con Fun to Toy Town


On Saturday, June 4, Beals Memorial Library finally got to host Beals Con, a local "mini comics convention" whose planning began in 2019, and which was sidelined by two years of the COVID pandemic. Designed as a celebration of "all things geek" (by a library whose Dungeons & Dragons teen group is maxed out for new members), Beals Con also aimed to raise at least $500 in donations toward the proposed new Children's section of the library. It was successful on all counts.

Sponsored by the Winchendon Cultural Council, Royalston Cultural Council, Athol Cultural Council, Gardner Cultural Council, and the Friends of the Beals Memorial Library, among others, Beals Con ran from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. and crammed all the beloved features of its bigger cousins into that time frame. There were multiple programming "tracks," a "dealer's room" (okay, a dealer's lawn) with vendors and "fan tables" (okay, local organizations' info tables), live performances, pro guests, cosplaying, a historical sword demonstration, crafts, and gaming. Events took place on a stage outside, and on the library second floor. The ongoing Friends of the Library Used Book Sale was open on the library's lower level, in the space which hopefully will become the new Children's section. A selection of geeky goodie bags was raffled off.

Charlotte Anne Dore presented a marionette puppet show, "The Sea Story." Father-and-son comic book creating team Calvin and Nile Hennick gave a presentation. "The School Story" did a costumed demonstration of historical swordsmanship, with real steel swords and audience participation. The Beals Teen Dungeons and Dragons club presented "Sometimes Heroes."

Beals Con Chairs get pelted
Beals Con Chairs take a few water balloons for a great cause!
Photo by Inanna Arthen
Kids had an opportunity to decorate their own superhero masks and make "Harry Potter" style magic wands. Cosplayers lined up for a costume contest on the stage outside, and three teams of three persons each played "Fandom Jeopardy" with some truly challenging trivia questions. (The "Final Jeopardy" question was, "What year was the first San Diego Comic Con?" It stumped us all!)

While Beals Con lacked a "Con Suite," the Sabrosa Venezuelan Food Truck was on hand with distinctive and delicious Venezuelan cuisine.

Beals Con was free and open to all, but attendees "checked in" at the front table so that a count of participants could be made. 128 persons visited the con altogether, but it was never too crowded for comfort. Beals Con Chairs Alexis Chanthachack and Kayla Charlonne (the Beals senior library technician and assistant library technician in "mundane" life) and Beals Con EmCee (and Beals Memorial Library Director) Manuel King had promised that if the con reached its $500 fundraising goal, children present could pelt them with water balloons at the closing ceremonies. With donation jars scattered around the con, donations reached $515. The water balloons did indeed fly!

Library Trustee Jane LaPointe told the Courier that Beals Con probably is too much work to hold every year, as the Beals Con Committee was mostly the library staff, Trustees and Friends, but might become a biannual event. Perhaps a dedicated committee of con-runners could help make Beals Con return more often! Contact the Beals Memorial Library if you're interested in volunteering. The library is located at 50 Pleasant Street, Winchendon.

Police Seeking Tips Regarding Recent Acts of Town Wide Vandalism

Graffiti vandalism in WinchendonPhoto by Keith Kent
Graffiti vandalism in WinchendonPhoto by Keith Kent
Graffiti vandalism in WinchendonPhoto by Keith Kent
Graffiti vandalism in WinchendonPhoto by Keith Kent


The Winchendon Police Department is seeking tips regarding recent multiple acts of vandalism around town on public roadways, street signs and the local bike and walking path over the last one to two weeks, which have been increasing in both frequency and scale of intensity.

In the last week alone, vandals using spray paint have targeted a larger section of town and greater number of targets under the cover of darkness, defacing town property at an increasing rate. As the town is spread out over 44.1 square miles and has 134 miles of public roadways, it is difficult for police officers to catch those committing such offenses in the act, especially during evening or nighttime hours. The night watch shift generally has only two patrol officers on duty, with one Sergeant at the station who goes out as needed. Thus, the W.P.D. is asking for your assistance with any tips you may have regarding who is committing these acts of vandalism around town.

Recently vandalized targets have been a street sign at the intersection of Teel and Hall Roads, a very large section of upper Hitchcock Road spanning the width of the road and about 35 feet in length, and various other items around town. Similar graffiti as on the Teel Road street sign was also discovered in the Lake Dennison State Park beach parking lot, among other locations.

In addition, the first three quarter mile section of the Winchendon bike and walking path beginning just behind the YMCA track spanning to Glenallen Street has seen repeated acts of graffiti type vandalism. In the area of Black Bridge behind Pond Street, all three metal center lane dividers, along with the two recently added concrete jersey barriers were subject to multiple images and words which are unprintable in a family newspaper, and required immediate repainting. Similar spray painting was recently found in the main Lake Dennison State Park beach parking lot in black paint. All four park benches including a newer donated bench along that section of path have now suffered graffiti damage, some of them repeatedly. Also recently discovered are evidence of Class C fireworks being discharged along the path, which are illegal to possess or discharge in Massachusetts.

Town Manager Justin Sultzbach was notified about both the graffiti and content of the language and was sent photographic proof of graffitied words which are racist in nature and/or derogatory against women. Sultzbach immediately went on record stating it was extremely unacceptable conduct and requested the Winchendon Police Department to investigate immediately. Sultzbach told the Courier, "This is not indicative of who we are as a majority as either a people or a town, and those committing these acts do not speak for us. What has taken place I personally find both highly distasteful and disgusting, and I want them found and this put to a stop as soon as possible."

WPD Lieutenant Kevin Wolski has asked that any information leading to any person or persons committing these acts of vandalism be immediately shared with Detective Alan Ross.

Detective Ross said, "Any person who has a tip leading to the individual or individuals committing these acts can if so desired, leave the tip completely anonymously and not have to give their name or information and ask to be completely left out of it." Ross can be contacted at the WPD general dispatch phone number by dialing 978-297-1212, then dialing zero for speaking to the dispatcher, and then asking for Detective Ross, or you can email Detective Ross at ARoss@townofwinchendon.com.

Lake Dennison Not Safe for Swimming Due to Bacteria When These Signs Are Up!

Dangerous for swimming!Photo by Keith Kent


Due to the recent lack of considerable rainfall, and the proliferation of waterfowl such as migratory geese, many bodies of water are beginning to see areas of seasonal higher bacteria levels of various origins. Due to this, Lake Dennison, part of the local Lake Dennison State Park, and managed by the Otter River State Forest through the Mass Department of Conservation and Recreation, has just posted its first of the season temporary water bacteria warning at the lake.

An Otter River State Forest and Lake Dennison State Park employee told the Courier on Thursday, June 9, "When these signs are posted at the Lake Dennison beach, it means people should not be swimming as the water due to bacteria is not safe for swimming. If you go swimming and you become ill, you were warned, and you should not have been in the water swimming. When the signs come down, it would signify and mean the water has been tested and is again safe for swimming. If the signs are up, please do not go swimming in Lake Dennison for your own safety. The same goes for Beaman Pond at the Otter River State Forest."

There are two new signage locations, one at the edge of the beach itself, facing the grass as you approach the beach, and one on a newly installed signage billboard, installed on Wednesday, June 8, in the lower parking lot area by the gate, just before you enter the walkway to the grass and beach waterfront swimming area.

Please check for this signage before either you or your children enter the water, as the signage can change on a daily basis based on various mitigating factors such as rainfall, stream flow seepage, bird population, and additional variables during the summer months.

Busy Start to June for WFD with Multi-Structure 7-Alarm Fire in Orange


On Saturday, June 4, the Winchendon Fire Department, along with thirty local Fire Departments from Central and Western Massachusetts, responded to a call for mutual aid from Orange, MA when a large former cereal factory building at West River Street caught fire in the morning. The fire quickly spread throughout the building and four other structures.

Assisting in the equivalent of a seven alarm fire, according to WFD Chief Thomas Smith, the WFD dispatched two pieces of equipment and ten department crew members shortly after 12:00 p.m. Smith clarified that one truck stayed on scene in Orange until about 6:00 p.m., and the other vehicle with department staff stayed on scene assisting until about 11:00 p.m. when it returned with the last four Winchendon firefighters.

Smith added, "Basically our mission there was to go with the assigned task force and to assist Orange Command no matter if it was a secondary building, the main building, helping with the water supply, or overhaul, whatever the command needed. Like others we were all there to give them a hand."

Although no injuries were reported, damage to the buildings was catastrophic. The entire brick front facade of the cereal factory collapsed into the street. Local citizens from Athol and the Quabbin region reported being able to smell the smoke from the fire many miles away.

In an update released on Monday, June 6 by the State Fire Marshal's spokesperson Jake Wark, three youths, whose ages are given as ranging between 12 and 14, have been identified as part of an ongoing investigation by both local and state officials. The juveniles' names are not being released because of their age. The youths will be summonsed to Greenfield Juvenile Court on arson-related delinquency charges.

In a thankful and very broad statement through WWLP 22 News of Springfield, MA, Chief James Young of the Orange Fire Department thanked all Fire Departments who assisted, saying, "I would again like to thank the residents of Orange and our surrounding towns for their support since Saturday, and I'd also like to express our gratitude for the tremendous mutual aid response by our brother and sister firefighters from across the region and the state."

As reported above, just a few days later the WFD was called to contain what was thankfully the much smaller structure fire at 22 Court Street in Winchendon, starting June off to be a busy month for the department.

In a June 3 roundup post on its Facebook page, the WFD documented the following stats for the month of May. "In the month of May the Winchendon Fire Department responded to 218 calls for emergency service. These calls were broken down the following way: 153 Ambulance Calls, 14 Service Calls, 13 Investigations or Alarm Calls, 11 Miscellaneous Fire/CO calls, 10 Mutual Aid Ambulance Calls, 8 Motor Vehicle Accidents, 5 Mutual Aid Fire Calls, 2 Structure Fire Calls, 1 Hazardous Materials Calls, 1 Brush Fire. In between all these calls, members were able to add in 36 scheduled inspections. Daily chores, equipment checks, station tours and 4 EMS and Fire trainings were also completed. Live fire extinguisher training was conducted for the staff at the Broadview Assisted Living facility. A 'Mock Crash' was set up at the High School in an attempt to bring awareness to driving safety. Rounding out this extremely busy month saw several members taking part in a live fire training in Westminster in an attempt to further their interior firefighting skills."

Winchendon and Surrounding Area See Significant COVID-19 Decreases After Several Weeks of High Numbers

After four consecutive weeks of average COVID-19 positivity rates between 8 and 9 percent, Winchendon's 14 day testing average has dropped from the June 2 Massachusetts Department of Public Health report of 8.70 percent down to 5.48 percent, as of the newest Mass DPH results released on Thursday, June 9, 2022.

Eight of the nine other towns in our local ten town area also saw decreases, with only Hubbardston recording an increase, moving up from 6.28 to 6.94 percent positivity. The towns of the Athol-Royalston Regional School District, and the Ashburnham-Westminster Regional School District all posted significant reductions in positivity. Athol, with 11,500 people, dropped from 4.63 to 2.78 percent positivity, and Royalston reduced dramatically from 9.72 to 4.76 percent. In the AWRSD area, Ashburnham dropped from 9.06 to 5.65 percent positivity, and Westminster while still high went down from 10.94 to 7.80 percent. To Winchendon's south in the towns of the Narragansett Regional School District, Templeton went down from 8.03 to 6.26 percent, and Phillipston dropped from 6.67 to 5.48 percent positivity. Ashby to Ashburnham's east dropped from 6.60 to 5.00 percent, and Gardner with a population of 21,000 went down from 6.69 to 5.66 percent.

Overall, the local ten town area 14 day viral average has gone down from 7.73 to 5.58 percent in seven days, a welcome 28 percent drop.

To our east in the nearby Twin Cities with a combined population of some 90,000 people, Fitchburg registers at 6.72 percent, and Leominster registers as 5.56 percent positivity. To Winchendon's west, there are still high clusters in the North Quabbin Region and Route 2 West corridor, as the Orange bordering Athol reports 10.34 percent, Gill shows 10.31 percent, New Salem registers at 8.89 percent, and Petersham shows 8.70 percent positivity.

In Massachusetts' largest cities, which are monitored by wastewater testing, Boston has moved down from 8.59 to 7.95 percent, Worcester has gone from 6.40 to 5.33 percent, and Springfield had decreased from 10.80 to 8.64 percent, back in to single digits. Overall, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts has decreased from 8.44 to 7.51 percent positivity in the last seven days, according to the Mass DPH.

In closing, the Town of Winchendon Board of Health recommends becoming vaccinated if not yet vaccinated, if one is healthy enough to do so, especially if one is either immunocompromised or has pre-existing conditions.

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.

Abundant lady slipper orchids
Lady Slipper Explosion!
This single Lady Slipper plant, also commonly known as a moccasin flower, found in a section at the Lake Dennison State Park, has 18 flowers on just one plant, making it a very rare commodity for what is already an endangered species of native wild orchid of the northeast. The Pink Lady Slipper is protected under the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act of 1984.
Photo by Keith Kent
Family group of Canada geese
Seen on Monday, June 6, in the Whitney Pond section of the Millers River along the bike path near Black Bridge, this flock of Canada Geese goslings also known as "creches" and which are communally looked after by their adult counterparts, can be seen commuting along together in harmony through the area's peaceful waters. Those passing by stopped to watch, as nature's local winged residents walked up the embankment, crossed the bike path, walked back down the steeper opposite side, and entered the waters of the discharge side of the dam where their group went ashore near the future Bull Spit Brewery pour room and outdoor entertainment grounds.
Photo by Keith Kent

United Way Day of Caring September 16

Local non-profit agencies should start planning potential projects now for the United Way's 27th annual "Day of Caring" event on Friday, September 16, 2022. Agency project registration opens on June 13. To register, visit volunteer.uwncm.org.

Qualifying agencies have teams of volunteers assigned to their site to assist with various projects. For updates and further information, see uwncm.org.

second graders make crafts for the troops
Mrs. Duprey's and Mrs. Musgrove's 2nd grade classes at Memorial School made patriotic crafts to send to our troops.
Photo courtesy of Memorial School

Subway October 2021 Sub of the Day

Central Mass Tree

Transfer Station Summer Hours

Beginning June 2, the Transfer Station hours are:
Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Friday 8:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
Saturday 8:00 a.m. 4:00 p.m.

653 River Street
978-297-0395
Sticker price: $70
Pay-As-You-Throw bags required

wildflowers of Winchendon wildflowers of Winchendon

Wildflowers of Winchendon!
From patches of Bluets (a herbaceous perennial wildflower found in the thousands in the Lake Dennison State Park), to the hundreds of feet of roadside Dame's Rockets (Hesperis matronalis, a an herbaceous plant species in the family Brassicaceae) adorning the hillsides of upper River Street, nature provides plenty of simplebeauty if one is just willing to simply look down and around for it to see.
Photo by Keith Kent

THE TOWN OF WINCHENDON IS HIRING!
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Senior Center Seeking Food Donations

We've been so successful we need your help. We love helping our seniors, so now our Food Pantry is running low. If you can do it, we'd love your help replenishing it with such commodities as: Hormel 'Compleats' meals; Chef Boyardee ravioli, spaghetti & meatballs, etc; applesauce; canned vegetables; juice boxes; Ensure; spaghetti sauce; Cookies; Crackers; small (individual) packages of cereal, etc. And anything you think would help. Thank you very much! Bring donations to the Old Murdock Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon.

Winchendon Farmers Market Accepting Applications for 2022 Vendors

The Winchendon Farmers Market is accepting applications for vendors for the 2022 season. You can download the form at Winchendon Farmers Market Application (PDF), fill it out and mail the form with the table fee to the address on the form, or drop it in the dropbox at Town Hall. The market days and times for 2022 are Thursdays from 4:00 to 7:00 p.m. and Saturdays from 10:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. For more information, see www.winchendonfarmersmarket.org.

Report a Pothole to the DPW

You can report potholes directly to the DPW using this form on the town website:

www.townofwinchendon.com/public-works/webforms/report-pothole

Winchendon Town Hall & Transfer Station Now Accepting Credit/Debit Payments

We are excited to announce that the DPW, Treasurer/Collector's Office and the Transfer Station can all now accept in-person credit and debit card payments. This means next time you need to purchase or pay for:

Trash bags
Transfer station stickers
Excise bills
Tax bills
Water & Sewer bills
And more

You can pay with a credit or debit card! (subject to a convenience fee).

Applications Available for Senior Tax Work-off Program

The Senior Work-Off Abatement Program is a program allowing the Town of Winchendon the opportunity to utilize the knowledge and skills of its senior residents in exchange for credit toward the resident's property tax bill. The purpose of this program is:

  • To employ qualified senior citizens who will apply their earnings toward payment of a portion of their property taxes;
  • To increase senior citizen involvement in local government; and
  • To enhance municipal service by using the skills of resident senior citizens.
Qualified and income-eligible residents will accrue the Commonwealth's minimum wage per hour ($13.50/hr) toward a maximum credit of $1,100.00 per household during the fiscal year. The criteria for this program is:
  • You must be 60 years old or older
  • Homeowner in Winchendon and occupy property
  • Annual income below $40,150 if single; or below $45,900 if married.
Applications for the program are now available in the Town Manager's office or on the town website, and will be accepted until the eight slots are filled. There are different types of positions that are available depending on the preference and qualifications of the resident and the needs of each department. Types of past and current positions have been: Custodial services, clerical help for both School & Town, library aides, Senior Center aides, cable station operator, Bike Path clean up, painting, light outdoor work and classroom volunteers. Click here for more information and a downloadable application.

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.

If You Call for Emergency Services...

...the Winchendon Fire Department asks that you let the dispatcher know if you have flu-like symptoms, are quarantined or are under self-quarantine. This will allow the first responders to take all necessary precautions to avoiding spreading COVID-19 and to protect themselves and you.

Toy Town FYIs

2022 Dog Licenses Now Available

2022 dog licenses are now available. You may purchase at the Town Clerk's office using check or cash, or you may purchase through the mail, Town Hall drop box, or online through the Town Clerk's page. The licenses will be mailed to you. Please be sure to provide a valid rabies certificate. Spayed and neutered dogs are $10.00. Non-spayed and non-neutered dogs are $20.00.

Sign up for Code Red Emergency Alerts
Sign up for our emergency notification program today! Receive up-to-date information before, during and after an emergency in your neighborhood. You can choose to be notified via voice, text and email notifications of emergency and inclement weather alerts.

Is Your House Number Clearly Visible from the Street?
The Winchendon Fire Department reminds all residents to make sure their house number is clearly visible for first responders who may need to find you. Numbers should be at least four inches high and facing the street, with lighting if possible. Put numbers on a contrasting background so they will stand out. If your driveway is long, put the number on a mailbox or pole on the street or at the end of driveway, facing in both directions. (Reflective numbers are helpful.) Check your house numbers to make sure foliage has not grown up in front of them without your being aware of it.

Town Committee Vacancies
as of May 9, 2022


If you'd like to be an active participant in decision-making and management for your community, consider joining a town committee or board. There are a number of vacancies currently open.

Communications Committee - 1 vacancy
Council on Aging - 1 vacancy
Cultural Council - 13 vacancies
Fence Viewer and Field Driver - 1 vacancy
Historical Commission/Historic District - 1 Alternate vacancy
Library Trustee - 1 vacancy
Open Space Preservation Appraisal and Survey Revolving Fund Advisory Committee - 1 vacancy
Recreation Commission - 1 middle school student vacancy

Zoning Board of Appeals - 1 pending vacancy as of June 1, 2022 If you'd like more information about any of these positions or are interested in being considered for an appointment, contact the Town Manager's office at 978-297-0085, or send a letter to Town Manager, 109 Front Street Dept. 1, Winchendon MA 01475.

Complete description of each committee's responsibilities, updated for May 10, 2021 (PDF).

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