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 January 2-January 6, 2023:

Monday, 1/2: HOLIDAY - Happy New Year!
Tuesday 1/3: Meatball grinder with marinara sauce on 5" grinder roll, O'Brien potatoes, roasted Brussels sprouts, fresh fruit.
Wednesday 1/4: Beef in teriyaki sauce, vegetable fried rice, stir fry vegetable blend, multigrain bread, fortune cookie, fruit cup.
Thursday 1/5: Broccoli bake, home fries, stewed tomatoes, wheat bread, cinnamon swirl roll or graham crackers.
Friday 1/6: Breaded chicken drumstick, orzo pilaf with spinach, San Francisco vegetable blend, wheat dinner roll, fruit cup.

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.

January 2023 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

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Full-Time Resident Services Coordinator
Administrative Assistant Position

The Winchendon Housing Authority is seeking to hire a Full-time Resident Services Coordinator/Administrative Assistant. This is a 40 hr./week position responsible to meet with elderly-disabled and family residents of both federal and state subsidized housing units to discuss needs of each resident and to improve their lives while living at the WHA. This administrative position will include managing all WHA work orders generated in our PHA-Web software system.

Required qualifications are solid understanding of Microsoft Windows 10, Microsoft Office 365 with strong ability using Microsoft Access database software and Internet systems. Applicant must have attained at least a High School Diploma or equivalent schooling and to have strong experience in public relations with both elderly and family clientele. The RSC will also plan, coordinate, evaluate programs and provide detailed monthly/annual reports to WHA Director and DHCD on services provided/created for residents. This position will work closely with WHA maintenance team to coordinate daily, weekly and monthly work order issuance and completion.

Preferred qualifications are o have some working knowledge of state and federal regulations that apply to low rent public housing, social security administration requirements and Healthcare services. Some level of training in low-rent public housing administration. Experience in AASC resident management software and PHA-WEB housing management software. and bilingual ability in Spanish is preferred.

In addition to the above duties, the successful applicant in this position must demonstrate experience initiating and sustaining a high level of accountability resulting in positive outcomes for residents, is mission-focused and demonstrates previous experience successfully collaborating with all levels of staff, volunteers and community organizations. Must be self-motivated driven to succeed in all task/goals assigned or developed.

SALARY RANGE: $42K to $48K, commensurate with experience. This position is partially funded with a 3-Year Grant from DHCD (Department of Housing and Community Development) with the possibility of an extension of the program if state budget allows.

PRE-OFFER PROCESS:
A CORI/SORI background check will be completed as well as a complete physical and drug screening on the prospective candidate.

Please email to dconnor@winha.org or 1st class mail your resume and 3 current letters of reference. Please include in the subject line Resident Service Coordinator/Administrative Assistant Position and have delivered to the WHA by the end of business on Thursday January 19, 2023 to, Mr. David P. Connor, Executive Director, Winchendon Housing Authority, 108 Ipswich Drive, Winchendon, Ma. 01475.

This position will remain open until filled by a qualified candidate.

WHA is an Equal Employment Opportunity, Affirmative Action (EEO/AA) employer and do not discriminate on the basis of race, color national origin, religion, gender, age, veteran status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status or disability in compliance with the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act) with respect to employment opportunities.

Maintenance Mechanic/Carpenter Position

The Winchendon Housing Authority is accepting resumes for one (1) Maintenance Mechanic/Carpenter Position. Any person applying must be a self-motivator with the ability to work with and for a diverse population. Must possess a Massachusetts General Contractor's Supervisor license unrestricted. This position requires a highly diversified person with knowledge of but not limited to every phase of building construction, Kitchen/Bathroom remodeling, Facility-Property Maintenance, Basic plumbing, oil/propane and electric/ASHP heating systems, Basic electrical knowledge, and exterior/interior painting. Minimum landscaping skills must be of lawn planting and care, shrub planting and trimming, tree pruning and snow removal with both truck or tractor powered equipment and hand powered tools. This position requires an Active Massachusetts Drivers License with no more than a step 10 driving record. This person must be able to lift and move appliances or other items over 75 lbs repeatedly over a long duration. The Maintenance Mechanic/Carpenter will need to be on call for afterhours/weekend emergencies as required. Required qualifications are solid understanding of Massachusetts/International Building Code. Complete understanding of Facility and Property Maintenance. Preferred understanding of Microsoft Windows 10 operating system with Microsoft Office 365 software package, Internet systems.

Finalist must be able to pass a CORI/SORI review and Physical Fitness/Complete Drug Screening exam before hire. This is an hourly position working 40 hours per week. Pay will be set in conformance with State DL&I wage. If interested please submit 3 copies of your resume and cover letter with a minimum of 3 professional references by the end of business on Thursday January 12, 2023 to:

Winchendon Fire Department

Full Time FF/Paramedic

Job requirements include: High school diploma or equivalent, Massachusetts EMT or Paramedic certification, Firefighter I/II training and 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 run from 7AM-7AM (48 hours per week). Complete schedule will be reviewed at interview.

Interested candidates should submit a letter of interest, resume, and references to Chief Thomas Smith, 405 Central St., Winchendon MA 01475 or email TSmith@TownofWinchendon.com.

Salary range and benefits are per WFD Local 4542 contract and varies with experience.

Applications will be accepted until position is filled.

Town of Winchendon is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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

DIRECTOR OF DEVELOPMENT

The Director of Development performs a variety of administrative and technical work. Administers day-to-day and long-range land use and community planning effmis. Implements planning strategies identified in adopted plans. Assists Town boards, commissions, including the Winchendon Redevelopment Authority, as needed and/or directed. Manages and executes projects related to master planning, land use, downtown revitalization, zoning, parking/traffic/transpmiation/economic development, affordable housing, energy, cannabis permitting, and as assigned by the Town Manager. Majority of work is performed under typical conditions. Some outdoor work is required for inspection of various land use developments and construction sites, and involves exposure to all weather conditions, wet and/or humid conditions, and occasionally to fumes and/or airborne particles. Noise level in the office is usually quiet and in the field usually moderate. Manages staff of three. Serves as direct repmi for Conservation Agent, Planning & Development Coordinator, and Planning Land Use Clerk. Bachelor's degree in land-use planning, urban planning, landscape architecture, or a closely related field, with a Master's degree prefened. Three (3) years, or more, of progressively responsible experience in municipal planning. Any equivalent combination of education and progressively responsible experience, with additional work experience substituting for the required education on a year-for-year basis, deemed appropriate by the Town Manager. Stariing pay for this 40 hour/week position ranges from $31.37 to $40.15/Hr. depending on qualifications. Resumes accepted until position is filled with preliminary review of resumes to occur May 19,2022 at 12:00PM. For full job description, please see Winchendon's website www.townofwinchendon.com. Please send your letter of introduction and resume to Town of Winchendon, Attn: Justin Sultzbach, Town Manager, 109 Front Street, Dept. 1, Winchendon, MA 01475 or jsultzbach@townofwinchendon.com. The Town of Winchendon is an EOE/AA employer.

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