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/262/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/documentcenter/view/226, 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.

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/506/QUESTIONS-COMMENTS-FOR-THE-TOWN-MANAGER

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 2025 vendor application at https://www.townofwinchendon.com/DocumentCenter/View/1411/Fall-Festival-Application-TOW-2025

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, 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

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).

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 August 5, 2025

by Inanna Arthen
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.

Agricultural Commission - 1 vacancy, 3 alternate vacancies
Board of Health - 1 vacancy
Charter/Bylaw Review Committee - 1 vacancy
Communications Committee - 1 vacancy
Council on Aging - 3 vacancies
Cultural Council - 12 vacancies
Fence Viewer and Field Driver - 1 vacancy
Historical District Commission - 1 alternate vacancy
Parks & Recreation Commission - 1 vacancy
Winchendon Commission on Disabilities - 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/DocumentCenter/View/440/Selectmen-Appointed-Boards-and-Committees-July-2024-PDF (PDF).

Employment

New Listings!

Lickity Splitz is hiring 18+ staff for waitstaff/scooping shifts Wednesday through Sunday. Weekends a MUST. Experience REQUIRED. Apply in person at Lickity Splitz, 231 Main St, Winchendon.

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.

THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 4
2:32-3:09 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
2:46 a.m.: extra patrols (Eagle Road @ Cardinal Lane), checked/secure;
2:51 a.m.: officer requested (Central Street), no police service necessary;
6:18 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Monadnock Avenue), referred to ACO;
6:58 a.m.: animal complaint (Central Street), referred to ACO;
8:13 a.m.: info/general (Hyde Park Street), spoken to;
8:39 a.m.: transport (Gardner District Court), transport;
8:45 a.m.: officer requested (Teel Road), spoken to;
9:12 a.m.: warrant of apprehension (Pleasant Street), transport;
9:20 a.m.: MV operating erratically (Old Gardner Road), no cause for complaint;
9:34 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Town Farm Road), removed to hospital;
10:41 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Hospital Drive), removed to hospital;
10:58 a.m.: animal complaint (Mill Glen Road), services rendered;
11:00 a.m.: MV operating erratically (Baldwinville State Road), unable to locate;
11:37 a.m.: info/general (Glenallen Street), unable to locate;
12:00 p.m.: brush fire (Baldwinville Road), services rendered;
1:20 p.m.: officer requested (Teel Road), spoken to;
2:01 p.m.: traffic enforcement (North Central Street), checked/secure;
2:11 p.m.: MV stop (North Central Street), verbal warning;
2:33 p.m.: harassment (Maynard Street), report taken;
3:09 p.m.: info/general (Mill Street), advised officer;
3:32 p.m.: info/general (Elmwood Road), referred to ACO;
4:27 p.m.: officer requested (Summer Drive), report taken;
4:52 p.m.: 911, 911 call non-emergency (River Street), 911 non-emergency call;
4:58 p.m.: info/general (Central Street), spoken to;
5:02 p.m.: investigation (Railroad Street), spoken to;
5:13 p.m.: info/general (Emerald Street), info taken;
5:44 p.m.: 911, 911 call non-emergency (Spring Street), servic 6:12 p.m.: traffic enforcement (Vaine Street), services rendered;
6:30 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), verbal warning;
6:41 p.m.: MV stop (Maple Street), services rendered;
8:01 p.m.: unwanted party (Pleasant Street), unable to locate;
8:07 p.m.: 911, officer requested (Krantz Road), spoken to;
8:15 p.m.: extra patrols (Whites Mill, Mill Circle), services rendered;
8:17 p.m.: assist motorist (Glenallen Street), spoken to;
8:28 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), verbal warning;
8:41 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), services rendered;
8:57 p.m.: tree down on wires (North Ashburnham Road), services rendered;
9:16 p.m.: disabled vehicle (Gardner Road), spoken to;
11:33 p.m.: 911, suspicious (other) (Krantz Road), area search negative;
11:49 p.m.: extra patrols (Beals Memorial Library, Pleasant Street), checked/secure;
11:52 p.m.: building check (Front Street), checked/secure;

Summons:
Craig Paul E'toile, age 34, 34 Monadnock Ave, Winchendon, MA, charged with: operating MV with suspendd registration; uninsured motor vehicle; speeding, rate of speed exceeding posted limit.

SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 6
12:52-3:31 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
7:57 a.m.: sex offender registration (Walnut Street), assisted;
9:36 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Central Street), removed to hospital;
10:42 a.m.: 911, Department of Public Works call/general (Water Street @ High Street), referred to DPW;
12:17 p.m.: traffic hazard (Central Street), unfounded;
12:22 p.m.: lift assist (Ash Street), removed to hospital;
1:56 p.m.: mutual aid to scene (other town, Winchendon Road), call cancelled;
3:23 p.m.: tree down on wires (Ash Street), referred to other agency;
3:24 p.m.: burglar alarm (Converse Drive), checked/secure;

3:44 p.m.: tree down on wires (Teel Road), referred to other agency;
3:55 p.m.: tree down (Mill Glen Road), referred to state DPW;
3:55 p.m.: tree down (Town Farm Road), removed traffic hazard;
4:01 p.m.: tree down on wires (Town Farm Road), referred to other agency;
4:03 p.m.: tree down (North Ashburnham Road), referred to state DPW;
4:21 p.m.: smoke (School Street), no cause for complaint;
4:47 p.m.: suspicious person (Central Street), spoken to;
7:55 p.m.: 911, animal complaint (School Street), assisted;
8:02 p.m.: tree down (Maple Street), removed traffic hazard;
8:58 p.m.: harassment (Maynard Street), spoken to;
9:10 p.m.: 911, MV operating erratically (Gardner Road), spoken to;
9:14 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Laurel Street), removed to hospital;
9:20 p.m.: 911, disturbance (Brown Court) spoken to;
11:23 p.m.: 911, lock-out vehicle (Banner Place), services rendered;

SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 7
12:41 a.m.: extra patrols (Irving Gas Station, Gardner Road), checked/secure;
12:42 a.m.: extra patrols (Mylec Inc, Commercial Drive), checked/secure;
12:55-2:02 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
1:09 a.m.: 911, officer requested (Highland Street), 911 non-emergency call;
1:43 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Main Street), unfounded;
1:57 a.m.: extra patrols (Snowbound Club, Baldwinville Road), checked/secure;
2:06 a.m.: extra patrols (Beals Memorial Library, Pleasant Street), checked/secure;
8:18 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Central Street), removed to hospital;
9:45 a.m.: sex offender registration (Spring Circle), assisted;
11:27 a.m.: officer requested (Spruce Street), spoken to;
11:46 a.m.: fire alarm (Central Street), services rendered;
12:52 p.m.: sex offender registration (Central Street), assisted;
2:42 p.m.: 911, disturbance (Ready Drive), report taken;
5:37 p.m.: info/general (Maple Street), returned to home or family;
6:14 p.m.: animal complaint (Joslin Road), advised officer;
8:44 p.m.: MV stop (Central Street), verbal warning;
8:49 p.m.: MV operating erratically (Gardner Road), unable to locate;
9:57 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Cottage Street), removed to hospital;
10:19 p.m.: traffic hazard (School Square), no cause for complaint;

MONDAY SEPTEMBER 8
1:47-4:36 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
7:00 a.m.: hazardous materials spill (School Square), referred to DPW;
7:15 a.m.: animal complaint (Joslin Road), referred to ACO;
8:16 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Maple Street), removed to hospital;
10:20 a.m.: harassment (Ipswich Drive), report taken;
10:26 a.m.: property damage (Hale Street), spoken to;
11:10 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (School Street), removed to hospital;
12:25 p.m.: warrant arrest (Walnut Street), unable to locate;
1:40 p.m.: officer requested (Northern Heights Drive), report taken;
2:07 p.m.: 911, missing person (School Street), referred to other agency;
4:38 p.m.: officer requested (Hyde Park Drive), spoken to;
4:46 p.m.: MV operating erratically (Teel Road @ High Street), call cancelled;
4:58 p.m.: harassment (Glenallen Street), assisted;
5:12 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Central Street), removed to hospital;
6:23 p.m.: officer requested (Washington Avenue), spoken to;
6:26 p.m.: lock-out vehicle (Pleasant Street), services rendered;
6:51 p.m.: MV stop (Front Street @ Lincoln Avenue), verbal warning;
7:55 p.m.: suspicious vehicle (Pleasant Street @ Front Street), no cause for complaint;
8:06 p.m.: MV stop (Central Street), verbal warning;
8:11 p.m.: 911, 911 call non-emergency (Eastern Avenue), spoken to;
8:24 p.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive), checked/secure;