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Week of July 24 to July 31, 2025

Winchendon Notice Board

Lunch is served at the Old Murdock Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave., Winchendon, Monday through Thursday at 11:30 a.m.

On Fridays, lunch is served at The HUB, 5 Summer Drive, Winchendon, from 10:30 to 12:30 p.m. Bowling is free for seniors during this time.

Call 978-297-3155 before noon the preceding day to RSVP for lunch. Suggested donation of $3 to help cover costs.

Menu for week of July 28- August 1, 2025:

Monday, 7/28: Turkey with gravy, whipped potatoes, carrots, low-sodium whole wheat bread, chilled fruit.
Tuesday 7/29: Lasagna with marinara sauce, vegetable blend, garlic roll, cookie.
Wednesday 7/30: Hot dog, roll, baked beans, cole slaw, warm apples.
Thursday 7/31: (cold) Roast beef & cheese, chips, garden salad, multigrain bread, fresh fruit.
Friday 8/1: (not available by press time).

Audit Committee Member Needed

The Audit Committee needs a fifth member to join the Committee.

If you are a registered voter of Winchendon, please send your letter of interest to Debra Dennis, DDennis@winchendon-ma.gov, Executive Assistant, Town Manager's Office 109 Front Street.

Duties & Responsibilities
38.3 The Audit Committee shall solicit, interview and recommend to the Board of Selectmen the firm of independent auditors that is to audit and report on the financial statements issued by the Town. The Audit Committee shall review the audit plan with the independent auditors and upon completion of the audit, meet with the independent auditors to discuss the results of the audit and the annual financial reports.

38.4 The Audit Committee shall transmit a copy of the completed annual audited financials and management letter report to the Board of Selectmen, the Finance Committee and the School Committee, and with the assistance from the auditing firm, shall present the results of the annual audited financials and management letter report to a jointly held public meeting of the Board of Selectmen, the School Committee and the Finance Committee.

For more details, see www.townofwinchendon.com/audit-committee


Applications Open for FY26 Senior Tax Work-Off Program

Once again this year, we are pleased to announce the Senior Work-Off program was approved at our Annual Town Meeting. This Senior Work-Off Abatement Program is 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 ($15.00 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 and on the town website at https://www.townofwinchendon.com/home/news/fy26-senior-work-application, and will be accepted until the ten (10) slots are filled. There are different types of positions that are available depending on 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.

Please contact the Town Manager's Office at (978) 297-5431 or ddennis@winchendon-ma.gov for more information or if you need an application mailed to you.


Economic Development Task Force Members Needed

The Town of Winchendon is in search of five residents with relevant professional experience to serve on the Economic Development Task Force.

The Economic Development Task Force purpose is to identify, promote, and facilitate opportunities for sustainable economic growth in Winchendon. The primary focus will be on attracting new investment and encouraging responsible land development through proactive business engagement and the development of strategic incentives, while supporting the retention and expansion of existing businesses.

Key Objectives:

    Locate and engage with prospective businesses across a range of industries.
  • Encourage new investment and land development in town.
  • Develop a strategic economic development plan aligned with the town's long-term goals.
  • Serve as an advisory group to the Board of Selectmen, providing policy and program recommendations.
  • Generate a list of properties and parcels of land for sale and/or ready for development.
  • Target developers who specialize in rural or small-town projects.
If interested sent letters of interest to ddennis@winchendon-ma.gov or mail to Town of Winchendon Attn: Debra Dennis 109 Front Street Winchendon MA 01475


Take the TOY TOWN TROLLEY On Saturdays Beginning January 11! FREE!

Beginning on Saturday, January 11, the Toy Town Trolley will be making three circuits around Winchendon and up to the Rindge shopping areas every Saturday. Rides are FREE to all residents! This service is funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and sponsored by the Town of Winchendon, the Winchendon CAC, the Winchendon Council on Aging and the Winchendon CCAP Task Force.

NOTE: ORIGINAL SCHEDULE HAS CHANGED. Each circuit will start at Hyde Park and stop at the end of Pearl Drive, the Town Hall bus shelter, Dollar Tree Plaza, the YMCA/GFA bus shelter, CVS, the fire station bus shelter, Ipswich Drive, the end of Ready Drive, the end of Goodrich Drive and the Winchendon Community Park. From there the trolley will head up 202 (so you don't have to!) and stop to let off shoppers at Tractor Supply, Market Basket/Marshalls, Walmart and Hannaford. It then returns to Not Just Produced and Sippin' Serendipity and immediately starts its next circuit with Hyde Park. Shoppers who were let off on the first through fourth circuits can reboard the trolley for home when it returns.

The first circuit starts at Hyde Park at 9:15 a.m. and the last circuit leaves Hannaford at 2:51 p.m.

For a grid of the complete updated schedule with times, see https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1E0NiGrFeB_wtjV61TCosVYm0p5g4dKQ6vExvOrI9288/htmlview. For a map of the route, see bit.ly/3W9gGYG. Printed copies are available at the Senior Center (52 Murdock Ave), Winchendon CAC/The Hub (5 Summer Dr), the Clark YMCA (155 Central St) and Not Just Produced (290 Central St).

If you have questions, concerns or suggestions, contact winchendonccap@gmail.com or call 978-297-3155.

Questions or Concerns? Email the Town Manager!

A one-click email form has been added to the town website for all residents who would like to contact the Town Manager with concerns and questions about things happening in the community. The button is at the top of the left column of buttons under "Citizen Action Center" on the left side of the website's front page. The direct link is: https://www.townofwinchendon.com/home/webforms/contact-us


Applications Open for Vendor Spaces at the 2025 Fall Festival

The 9th Annual Winchendon Fall Festival, to be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., is now accepting applications for vendor spaces on Central Street. Contact Nicole Roberts at nroberts@winchendon-ma.gov or 978-297-3537 with any questions or if you wish to volunteer on the day of the event. (We always need more help!) Again, we wish to express our gratitude to everyone for their continued support of this great event.

Access the application information here:

fall_festival_application_tow_2025.pdf


Winchendon Lions Want to Welcome You!

The Winchendon Lions meet at the Winchendon American Legion Post 193, 295 School St., downstairs hall, 7:00 p.m.

Meetings are on the third Tuesday of each month, September through June. Dues are used for all Administrative cost, which is why we can say "All money received through fundraisers go back to the community, eye research, or other natural disasters around the world!"

Feel free to join us and try it out. We would love to see you!

If you have any questions feel free to call Joni 978-297-2753. Please leave a message if no answer!

"WHERE THERE'S A NEED, THERE IS A LION"


Town Committee Monthly Meetings by Week

Agendas, minutes and meeting recordings available on the Town website at Agendas, Minutes & Past Meetings, as well as on the pages for each Board or Committee.

Boards may cancel or change times for meetings, or add extra meetings, based on specific business at hand. Check the Town Meetings Calendar tab at https://www.townofwinchendon.com/

week MON TUE WED THUR
1st Communications Committee
4:30pm
Board of Health
6:00pm
Planning Board
6:00pm
School Committee
6:00pm
2nd
Board of Selectmen
6:30pm
Finance Committee
7:00pm
Agricultural Commission
7:00pm
Conservation Commission
6:00pm
3rd Planning Board
6:00pm
Winchendon Redevelopment Authority
5:00pm
Zoning Board of Appeals
7:00pm
School Committee
6:00pm
4th Board of Selectmen
6:30pm

Recordings of town meetings may be viewed on the new "Winchendon TV" website. Most meeting videos are posted within a day or two of the meeting.
https://winchendon.cablecast.tv/CablecastPublicSite/?site=1%C2%A0%C2%A0



H.O.P.E. Summer Camp

H.O.P.E. is offering (3) two-week sessions throughout the summer! All sessions are FREE for the ages of 5 through 13 years old!
Meals & Snacks are provided!

Sessions will run: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. UNTIL 3:00 p.m.
Located at: 29 Pleasant Street, Gardner MA

Each Session Offers:

~ Hands-on Learning of the Themed Week
~ Team Building
~ Social & Emotional Skill Building
~ S.T.E.A.M. Projects

1st Session July 7 - July 18
Week 1: Pirates Theme
Week 2: Ocean Theme
(Gardner Transportation Offered)

2nd Session July 21 - August 1
Week 3: Space Exploration
Week 4: Fairy Tales & Fantasy
(Gardner Transportation Offered)

3rd Session August 4 - August 15
Week 5: Animals & Nature
Week 6: Sports & Music
(Winchendon Transportation Offered)

To sign up and register contact:
Ash Hayes
978-277-1846
Ahayes@hopegardner.org


FREE Meals for KIDS all summer long at Toy Town Elementary!

"Summer Eats" program run by Project Bread will run at Toy Town Elementary School, 175 Grove Street, Winchendon.

  • All kids and teens up to age 18!
  • Program runs June 23 through August 15, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Closed July 4
  • Free lunch Monday through Thursday!
  • NO ID or Registration required!
  • Kids do not need to be residents of Winchendon or enrolled in Winchendon Public Schools
  • Fun activities each day!
  • No grab and go options available. Lunches will be served on site.
For more information, see https://projectbread.org/summer-eats-program


Fire Department Offering Free COVID-19 Test Kits to Residents

To all Winchendon residents, the Winchendon Fire Department has been able to secure multiple boxes of COVID-19 home test kits at no cost through a program with MA State DPH. Feel free to stop by the station and pick up what you need for you and your family. Here at WFD we will continue to search for ways to bring any additional care possible to our residents. The Fire Department is located at 405 Central St, Winchendon, and the business phone number is 978-297-2324.


Board of Health Members Needed

The Board of Health is seeking qualified members to fill recent vacancies.

If you are a registered voter of Winchendon, please consider sending in your letter of interest to serve on this very important Board. This term will run only until the next Town Election in May, 2026.

Please send in your letter of interest by 12:00 noon on Monday, July 21, 2025 to Debra Dennis, DDennis@winchendon-ma.gov, Executive Assistant, Town Manager's Office 109 Front Street.

Duties & Responsibilities
Winchendon has a five member Board of Health who work along with a Health Agent and Health Inspector. According to various statutes in the Massachusetts General Laws, the Board of Health is responsible for inspecting, licensing and enforcing regulations for recreational camps, food establishments, indoor ice rinks, public swimming pools, tanning facilities, body art establishments, and public lodging facilities. The Board is also responsible for enforcement of state regulations regarding housing as well as the disposal of solid waste and subsurface sanitary sewage disposal (Title V).


Conservation Commission Needs Two Members

The Conservation Commission is looking for two qualified applicants to serve on the Commission. If interested send letters of interest to nroberts@winchendon-ma.org

Description of Services
The Winchendon Conservation Commission is a five-member board responsible for the local administration and enforcement of the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act (MGL, Chapter 131, Section 40). The Conservation Commission has also assumed the same responsibilities for the Town of Winchendon Wetlands Protection Bylaw approved by voters at the 2007 Annual town Meeting. The Town of Winchendon Wetlands Protection Bylaw includes some stronger provisions over and above those found in the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, primarily in the form of greater no-build and no-disturb setbacks from wetland resource areas.

Generally, the Conservation Commission's regulatory authority is triggered when alteration or construction is proposed in a wetland or floodplain, within 100 feet of a wetland, or within 200 feet of a river, stream or brook that flows year round. Under the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and town of Winchendon Wetlands Protection Bylaw, the Commission is required to issue decisions that provide for the following eight interests:
Protection of public and private water supply
Protection of ground water supply
Flood control
Prevention of storm damage
Prevention of pollution
Protection of land containing shellfish
Protection of fisheries
Protection of wildlife habitat


Shop Small, Shop Local in 2025!

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Click here to download a printable PDF of the Small Business Saturday Winchendon shopping map!


Need a Ride?

Check out these transportation services and resources available through the Winchendon Community Connection and Access Project

  • Rides available as far as Worcester for medical appointments, shopping, recreation, employment and more!
  • All residents can get a ride. Priority is given to Senior Citizens and residents with disabilities.
  • Most rides are FREE through MART or at a low suggested donation to the Winchendon Senior Center.
  • Wheelchair accessible vehicles available.
Request a ride over the phone by calling 978-297-3155, Monday-Friday 9:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Saturdays 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Request a ride online at www.winchendon-cac.org

Request a ride in person at the Winchendon Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave, Monday to Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m., or the Winchendon CAC, 5 Summer Dr, Wednesday to Saturday from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

If you have questions, reach out to winchendonccap@gmail.com or call 978-297-3155.

Let us help you get where you need to go!


Town Committee Vacancies
as of April 14, 2025


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.

Bylaw/Charter Review Committee - 2 vacancies
Cultural Council - 13 vacancies
Fence Viewer and Field Driver - 1 vacancy
Finance Committee - 1 vacancy
Historical District Commission - 2 alternate vacancies
Parks & Recreation - 1 vacancy
Zoning Board of Appeals - 1 alternate vacancy

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 of interest to ddennis@winchendon-ma.gov or Town Manager, 109 Front Street Dept. 1, Winchendon MA 01475.

For a description of each board or committee, see: https://www.townofwinchendon.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif8401/f/uploads/july_town_boards_and_commissions.pdf (PDF).


Employment

New Listings!

The Farm Stand is hiring 18+ staff for weekend shifts. Email Jody Mendoza at info@farmingislife.org if interested. The Farm Stand is a new retail business located at 244 School Street, Winchendon, MA, selling fresh local produce, groceries and baked goods, and select wine.

TOWN OF WINCHENDON
The Community Connector
Part-Time Driver

The Community Connector is a microtransit system run by the Town of Winchendon and the Winchendon CAC. The Community Connector's mission is to provide dependable, reliable, and sustainable community-centered transportation for all persons to connect to economic opportunities, healthy food options, community resources, medical care, and essential services regardless of access to a personal vehicle.

The Community Connector is looking for a part-time driver. The driver will drive a bus owned by our partner, MART, and will be trained by MART. The driver may also be required to drive vehicles owned by the Town of Winchendon and the Winchendon CAC. No CDL required for any vehicle. Drivers complete pick-ups and drop-offs scheduled for them by dispatch. Drivers may also be required to drive the Toy Town Trolley, a fixed route between Winchendon and Rindge, NH.

Salary: $17.03/hour
Hours: Mon, Tues, Fri 9-3. Must be available at least one Saturday a month. Other shifts when available. Up to 25 hours/week.

Community Connector drivers:

  • Practice defensive driving and follow all rules of the road
  • Assist riders, especially seniors, getting in and out of vehicles
  • Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs (this includes walkers, stepstools and other items)
  • Inform dispatch and/or the transportation coordinator when any vehicle requires maintenance
  • Keep vehicles clean
  • Drive vehicles provided by the Community Connector
  • Complete driver training with MART
  • Shadow a veteran driver prior to their first shift
  • Are CORI checked by the Town of Winchendon
  • Have their driving record checked by the Winchendon CAC
  • Are drug tested and complete a physical with MART during onboarding
Requirements:
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Must have personal car insurance or non-owner car insurance
To apply: Please fill out an application for the Town of Winchendon and send it to Katie@communityconnector.co or drop it off at Old Murdock Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave, Winchendon MA, during the hours of Monday-Thursday, 9am-3pm. In the section Position You Are Applying For, please put Part-Time Driver. No resume or cover letter is required. Download an application at https://www.townofwinchendon.com/home/pages/job-opportunities.


Winchendon Police Blotter

Editor's Note: The information contained in this police log was obtained through public documents kept by the police department, and is considered to be the account of the police. All subjects are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. Police agencies can no longer print the names of people who are arrested or charged with domestic assault related charges. The new law is designed to protect victims, so they are not re-victimized through indirect identification.

THURSDAY JULY 17
1:06-2:19 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
1:38 a.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), verbal warning;
8:04 a.m.: officer requested (Harrisville Circle), report taken;
9:07 a.m.: officer requested (West Street), referred to ACO;
9:19 a.m.: officer requested (Spring Street), report taken;
9:47 a.m.: Section 12 (address not published), services rendered;
9:56 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Maple Street), removed to hospital;
10:06 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Crescent Road), removed to hospital;
10:13 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Pond Street), removed to hospital;
10:14 a.m.: extra patrols (Central Street), no police service necessary;
10:22 a.m.: investigation (Spring Street), info taken;
11:27 a.m.: animal complaint (Eli Drive), referred to ACO;
1:43 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Cottage Street), removed to hospital;
2:05 p.m.: investigation (North Ashburnham Road), spoken to;
2:52 p.m.: officer requested (Crescent Road), info given;
3:08 p.m.: MV operating erratically (Old Gardner Road @ Spring Street), referred to other PD;
4:04 p.m.: welfare check/general (West Street), nopolice service necessary;
5:16 p.m.: officer requested (Mellen Road), info taken;
7:17 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street @ Lake Street), verbal warning;
7:41 p.m.: MV stop (Front Street), traffic citation issued;
7:43 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), verbal warning;
7:49 p.m.: 911, animal rescue (West Street), returned to home or family;
7:57 p.m.: MV stop (River Street), verbal warning;
7:58 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), verbal warning;
7:59 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Northern Heights Drive). removed to hospital;
9:42 p.m.: welfare check/general (Front Street), removed to hospital;
9:47 p.m.: 911, officer requested (Emerald Street), gone on arrival;
10:18 p.m.: ambulance needed (Front Street), removed to hospital;
11:17 p.m.: 911, MV operating erratically (other town, Rte 140). referred to other PD;

FRIDAY JULY 18
12:01 a.m.: unwanted party (Beech Street @ Spring Street), spoken to;
12:45 a.m.: extra patrols (Toy Town Pub, Railroad Street), no police service necessary;
12:48 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive), checked/secure;
12:53-2:02 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
1:35 a.m.: MV stop (Main Street), verbal warning;
1:46 a.m.: officer requested (Heywood Hospital), spoken to;
2:07 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Central Street), spoken to;
2:12 a.m.: intoxicated person (Hospital Road), assisted;
2:21 a.m.: 911, disturbance/fight (Juniper Street), report taken;
6:15 a.m.: 911, tree down on wires (Second Street), referred to DPW;
7:10 a.m.: officer requested (Fairbanks Street), report taken;
7:58 a.m.: trespass notice entry (Central Street), info taken;
9:24 a.m.: Section 12 (Hospital Road), services rendered;
9:42 a.m.: extra patrols (Central Street), no police service necessary;
9:49 a.m.: officer requested (Goodrich Drive), report taken;
9:51 a.m.: sex offender registration (Walnut Street), services rendered;
10:05 a.m.: officer requested (Old Gardner Road), advised officer;
12:30 p.m.: investigation (Spring Street), spoken to;
2:01 p.m.: officer requested (Vaine Street), advised civil action;
2:59 p.m.: 911, animal complaint (Elmwood Road), services rendered;
3:38 p.m.: info/general (Central Street), services rendered;
4:15 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), verbal warning;
4:29 p.m.: officer requested (Central Street), spoken to;
4:55 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), verbal warning;
5:20 p.m.: officer requested (Northern Heights Drive), spoken to;
5:37 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), MV towed/result of private tow;
6:18 p.m.: 911, fire alarm (Mill Circle), services rendered;
7:34 p.m.: warrant check (Spring Street), services rendered;
7:40 p.m.: MV stop (Grove Street), verbal warning;
7:53 p.m.: 911, assault (North Ashburnham Road), arrest;
8:37 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Maple Street), false alarm;
9:56 p.m.: suspicious person (Maple Street), report taken;
10:12 p.m.: investigation (North Ashburnham Road), spoken to;
10:33 p.m.: info/general (Central Street), report taken;
10:48 p.m.: investigation (Whitney Street), unable to locate;
10:58 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (West Street), removed to hospital;
10:59 p.m.: investigation (Mellen Road), report taken;

Summons:
Rachel Julia Bridget Morris, age 28, 21 East Lake, Fitzwilliam NH, charged with: uninsired motor vehicle; operating MV with suspended registration.

Arrests:
Brian Edward LaFrennie, age 38, homeless, MA, charged with: A & B on family/household member; intimidate witness/juror/police/court official.

SATURDAY JULY 19
12:05 a.m.: MV operating erratically (Baldwinville State Road), area search negative;
1:31 a.m.: extra patrols (Pond Street), checked/secure;
1:36 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive), checked/secure;
1:43 a.m.: assist other police department (Baldwinville, Sunrise Drive), assisted;
1:44- a.m.: building checks, all secure;
2:00 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Housing Authority, Pearl Drive), checked/secure;
4:21 a.m.: ambulance needed (Spring Circle), removed to hospital;
7:36 a.m.: 911, 911 call non-emergency (Elmwood Road), advised officer;
7:50 a.m.: ambulance needed (Baldwinville Road), removed to hospital;
8:37 a.m.: officer requested (Whitney Street), assisted;
10:09 a.m.: 911, 911 hang-up (Glenallen Street), no police service necessary;
10:23 a.m.: MV accident, no injuries (Gardner Road), report taken;
10:55 a.m.: lock-out vehicle (Gardner Road), services rendered;
11:08 a.m.: welfare check/general (Pleasant Street), no police service necessary;
12:02 p.m.: property lost (Glenallen Street), advised officer;
12:14 p.m.: property lost (Central Street), report taken;
12:25 p.m.: Keep the Peace (Ash Street), services rendered;
2:17 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), verbal warning;
2:26 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), verbal warning;
2:43 p.m.: 911, 911 hang-up (Joslin Road), accidental/defective alarm;
3:45 p.m.: info/general (River Street), info given;
3:57 p.m.: 911, 911 hang-up (other town, Lower Lake Road), referred to other PD;
4:22 p.m.: 911, MV operating erratically (other town, Winchendon Road), referred to other PD;
5:25 p.m.: 911, welfare check/general (Baldwinville State Road), no cause for complaint;
5:37 p.m.: welfare check/general (Baldwinville State Road), checked/secure;
5:46 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Commercial Drive), removed to hospital;
6:00 p.m.: noise complaint (Lakeview Drive), advise contact police if repeated;
7:32 p.m.: welfare check/general (Crescent Road), info given;
7:54 p.m.: animal complaint (Maple Street), removed traffic hazard;
8:34 p.m.: welfare check/general (Lincoln Avenue), spoken to;
8:46 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (North Royalston Road), removed to hospital;
8:58 p.m.: traffic hazard (Spring Street), removed traffic hazard;
9:18 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), verbal warning;
9:27 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), verbal warning;
11:36 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Teel Road), removed to hospital;

SUNDAY JULY 20
12:38 a.m.L 911, ambulance needed (Peggi Lane), removed to hospital;
12:44 a.m.: assist citizen (Central Street), assisted;
12:56 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive), checked/secure;
1:04 a.m.: suspicious person (Central Street), spoken to;
1:06 a.m.: extra patrols (Riverwalk Cafe), checked/secure;

1:08- a.m.: building checks, all secure;
1:31 a.m.: suspicious person (Central Street), no police service necessary;
1:41 a.m.: extra patrols (Thomason Law Office, Pleasant Street), checked/secure;
1:45 a.m.: traffic hazard (Gardner Road), unable to locate;
2:08 a.m.: suspicious person (Central Street), transport;
2:13 a.m.: patrol (Cumberland Farms, Central Street), area search negative;
2:18 a.m.: transport (Front Street), transport;
2:52 a.m.: 911, suspicious vehicle (Ash Street), unable to locate;
3:32 a.m.: fire alarm (Central Street), services rendered;
4:10 a.m.: assist citizen (Central Street), spoken to;
8:30 a.m.: officer requested (Park Street), spoken to;
8:34 a.m.: disturbance (Spring Street), spoken to;
8:49 a.m.: disturbance (Central Street), spoken to;
9:45 a.m.: officer requested (Goodrich Drive), spoken to;
11:00 a.m.: investigation (Mellen Road), referred to other PD;
12:56 p.m.: larceny (Main Street), report taken;
1:05 p.m.: animal complaint (School Square), referred to ACO;
1:07 p.m.: 911, burglary / breaking & entering (Pine Street), checked/secure;
1:16 p.m.: ambulance needed (Spring Street), removed to hospital;
3:08 p.m.: suspicious person (Spring Street), spoken to;
4:05 p.m.: 911, officer requested (Teel Road), no police service necessary;
5:59 p.m.: 911, officer requested (Lincoln Avenue Extension), gone on arrival;
6:12 p.m.: disabled vehicle (Bike Path, Glenallen Street), advised officer;
7:32 p.m.: officer requested (Chase Lane), no police service necessary;
8:00 p.m.: welfare check/child (address not published), services rendered;
8:21 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Front Street), removed to hospital;
8:30 p.m.: officer requested (Monadnock Avenue), report taken;
11:04 p.m.: investigation (Central Street), info taken;

MONDAY JULY 21
12:44 a.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), verbal warning;
12:58-2:52 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
2:39 a.m.: extra patrols (Lake Dennison Beach Area, Main Street), checked/secure;
2:48 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Housing Authority, Pearl Drive), checked/secure;
3:00 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive), checked/secure;
3:18 a.m.: disturbance (Belmont Avenue), unable to locate;
4:51 a.m.: runaway (Mellen Road), unable to locate;
8:03 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Gardner Road), removed to hospital;
11:00 a.m.: noise complaint (Krantz Road), spoken to;
11:16 a.m.: harassment (Pleasant Street), spoken to;
11:27 a.m.: sex offender registration (Walnut Street), assisted;
1:12 p.m.: trespass notice entry (Front Street), spoken to;
2:34 p.m.: Fire Department call/general (Toy Town Lane), services rendered;
2:40 p.m.: animal complaint (Memorial Drive), referred to ACO;
3:38 p.m.: unwanted party (North Ashburnham Road), report taken;
5:24 p.m.: fire/unknown type (Linden Street), services rendered;
5:25 p.m.: officer requested (Lakeshore Drive), spoken to;
5:31 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Spruce Street), removed to hospital;
5:41 p.m.: disturbance (Chase Lane), unable to locate;
7:49 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Central Street), removed to hospital;
6:34 p.m.: officer requested (Central Street), spoken to;
7:12 p.m.: officer requested (Central Street), spoken to;
8:56 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), verbal warning;
9:04 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road @ Teel Road), traffic citation issued;
9:06 p.m.: 911, officer requested (Central Street), spoken to;
10:41 p.m.: officer requested (Pond Street), spoken to;

TUESDAY JULY 22
12:21-2:40 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
1:14 a.m.: extra patrols (Otter River Campground, Baldwinville State Road), checked/secure;
1:21 a.m.: extra patrols (Lake Dennison Beach Area, Main Street), checked/secure;
6:12 a.m.: traffic enforcement (Central Street), checked/secure;
6:14 a.m.: MV stop (Central Street), verbal warning;
6:20 a.m.: officer requested (Spring Street), report taken;
8:56 a.m.: welfare check/general (Central Street), services rendered;
9:27 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Ipswich Drive), removed to hospital;
10:11 a.m.: smoke (Glenallen Street), unfounded;
12:35 p.m.: MV stop (Glenallen Street @ Spring Street), verbal warning;
12:52 p.m.: welfare check/general (Spring Street), report taken;
12:55 p.m.: Section 12 (address not published), removed to hospital;
1:22 p.m.: trespassing (Ready Drive), services rendered;
1:29 p.m.: welfare check/general (Maple Street), services rendered;
1:54 p.m.: Fire Department call/general (Maple Street), services rendered;
3:30 p.m.: animal complaint (Hyde Park Drive), referred to ACO;
3:31 p.m.: 911, burglary / breaking & entering (Spring Street), spoken to;
3:44 p.m.: disabled vehicle (Spring Street), spoken to;
4:17 p.m.: suspicious person (Central Street), transport;
4:37 p.m.: animal complaint (Brown Street), referred to ACO;
4:55 p.m.: 911, 911 call non-emergency (Woodlawn Street @ Maple Street), spoken to;
5:05 p.m.: neighbor dispute (Pine Street), spoken to;
5:33 p.m.: welfare check/child (Pearl Drive), spoken to;
6:11 p.m.: property found (Spring Street), message delivered;
8:39 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), verbal warning;
8:57 p.m.: extra patrols (Snowbound Club, Baldwinville Road), checked/secure;
9:13 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), verbal warning;
9:16 p.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive), checked/secure;
9:41 p.m.: ambulance needed (Woodlawn Street), removed to hospital;
9:47 p.m.: suspicious vehicle (Central Street), checked/secure;
10:13 p.m.: alarm/type unknown (River Street), unable to locate;
10:17 p.m.: suspicious (other) (Teel Road), assisted;
10:59 p.m.: repossession of a vehicle (Beech Street), info taken;

WEDNESDAY JULY 23
12:08 a.m.: suspicious person (Spring Street), referred to other PD;
12:16-2:28 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
12:35 a.m.: extra patrols (Cumberland Farms, Central Street), checked/secure;
12:40 a.m.: extra patrols (Wendell P. Clark Memorial YMCA, Central Street), no police service necessary;
12:43 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Hospital Road), referred to other PD;
12:50 a.m.: extra patrols (Doody Burial Vaults, Summer Drive), no police service necessary;
8:28 a.m.: trespassing (Central Street), spoken to;
9:08 a.m.: trespassing (High Street), spoken to;
10:12 a.m.: info/general (Front Street), info taken;
10:21 a.m.: burglar alarm (Oak Street), secured building;
10:40 a.m.: missing/stolen license plate (Brown Street), report taken;
11:01 a.m.: MV stop (Oak Street), verbal warning;
12:53 p.m.: investigation (North Ashburnham Road), spoken to;
1:12 p.m.: welfare check/general (Ipswich Drive), services rendered;
2:03 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Center Lane), no fire service necessary;
2:53 p.m.: burglar alarm (West Monomonac Road), checked/secure;
3:35 p.m.: 911, accident (River Street @ Front Street), report taken;
3:52 p.m.: disabled vehicle (Spring Street @ Hall Road), assisted;
4:47 p.m.: trespassing (Central Street), unable to locate;
4:59 p.m.: accident (Spring Street), report taken;
5:51 p.m.: 911, assault (Central Street), spoken to;
6:54 p.m.: extra patrols (Black Bridge, Summer Drive), checked/secure;
6:58 p.m.: extra patrols (Doody Burial Vaults, Summer Drive), checked/secure;
7:02 p.m.: 911, accident (Spring Street @ Glenallen Street), report taken;
8:28 p.m.: assist other Police Department (Central Street), assisted;
9:12 p.m.: 911, accident (Robbins Road), traffic citation issued;
11:21 p.m.: ambulance needed (Old Centre), removed to hospital;

Summons:
Russell Matthew Harris, age 38, 180 Lincoln St, Fitchburg, MA, charged with: negligent operation of motor vehicle; leave scene of property damage.

Legal Notices

Town of Winchendon
109 Front Street
Winchendon, Massachusetts 01475-1758
Legal Notice
Winchendon Conservation Commission

Pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Town of Winchendon Wetlands Protection Bylaw, the Winchendon Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:05 pm to consider the Request for Notice of Intent filed by Centura Bay LLC, ownwr of 16B Maple Place parcel identified as Assessor's Map 5A4, Parcel 18. The proposed work includes septic system upgrade within the 100 foot buffer zone. The hearing will be held in the Second Floor Auditorium at Town Hall - 109 Front St., Winchendon, MA 01475. Alternative translation and accommodation for disabled persons is available by advance request.
For additional information email mmarro@townofwinchendon.com.


Town of Winchendon
109 Front Street
Winchendon, Massachusetts 01475-1758
Legal Notice
Winchendon Conservation Commission

Pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Town of Winchendon Wetlands Protection Bylaw, the Winchendon Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:05 pm to consider the Request for Notice of Intent filed by Patrick Brownell, ownwr of 515 Brown Street parcel identified as, Assessor's Map 4, Parcel 143. The proposed work includes septic system replacement. The hearing will be held in the Second Floor Auditorium at Town Hall - 109 Front St., Winchendon, MA 01475. Alternative translation and accommodation for disabled persons is available by advance request.
For additional information email mmarro@townofwinchendon.com.


Town of Winchendon
109 Front Street
Winchendon, Massachusetts 01475-1758
Zoning Board of Appeals
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 7:05pm to discuss the application for a Variance submitted by owner Ryan Forsythe for 181 Lakeshore Drive (Also known as Assessor's Map 5B4, Parcel 48) Winchendon, MA 01475. Variance request to allow placement of a 32x16 shed within 25' of the side setback per section 300-7.2 of the Winchendon Zoning Bylaws. Said property is located in a R80-Rural Residential Neighborhood. The hearing will be held in the Second Floor Auditorium at Town Hall - 109 Front St., Winchendon, MA 01475. All interested persons should plan to attend. Alternative translation and accommodation for disabled persons is available by advance request.
BY: Cynthia Carville, Chair
Winchendon Zoning Board of Appeals