Sponsor a Brick to Support Veterans' Housing!

The Massachusetts Veterans Outreach Center (MVOC) is inviting you to sponsor a brick at the Winchendon Veterans Housing expansion project in memory of a fallen veteran or to recognize the service of a soldier or veteran in your life. You can also sponsor a brick with the name of your business or organization. If you have questions about what to engrave, contact info@veterans-outreach.org.

A 4 x 8 inch brick is $100, and a 8 x 8 inch brick is $250. To order a brick, go to https://polarengraving.com/veteransoutreach?fbclid=iwy2xjawexqw1lehrua2flbqixmqabhbqcqvnybbv1-ox_1hingn_nrqnexxzbrbdl-ddvd8n_wqzevm_bzbtbwq_aem_lppmpvyzvgabseiedcw8oq

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

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

Toy Town Trolley Now Running Later on Saturdays!

We've expanded service hours to help more Winchendon residents--especially those in need of transportation to warming centers, shelters, and essential services.

New Saturday Hours are 8:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m.

Book ahead! Saturday rides must be scheduled by 3:00 p.m. on Friday.

Door-to-door rides within Winchendon are available for:

Medical appointments

Grocery shopping

Shelter and warming center access

Pharmacy trips

And more

Call (978) 297-3155 or email communityconnector@winchendon-cac.org.

Prefer to book with your phone? Download the Community Connector app at https://www.townofwinchendon.com/577/Get-the-App

Let your neighbors know! This expanded schedule helps ensure safe, reliable transportation for those who need it most--especially during colder weather.

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 October 27, 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
Communication Committee - 1 vacancy
Cultural Council - 12 vacancies
Fence Viewer and Field Driver - 1 vacancy
Historical District Commission - 1 alternate vacancy
Parks & Recreation Commission - 1 vacancy
Planning Board - 1 vacancy Winchendon Commission on Disabilities - 1 vacancy
Zoning Board of Appeals - 1 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!

THURSDAY DECEMBER 11
12:02 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive), checked/secure;
12:12 a.m.: extra patrols (Form Up Foundation, Roberts Way), checked/secure;
12:15-2:54 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
12:47 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Main Street), checked/secure;
2:13 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Housing Authority, Pearl Drive), checked/secure;
2:26 a.m.: extra patrols (Goodrich Street), checked/secure;
2:42 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Dry Cleaners, East Grove Street), checked/secure;
6:12 a.m.: suspicious (other) (Old County Road), checked/secure;
6:20 a.m.: 911, MV operating erratically (School Street), advised officer;
7:12 a.m.: sex offender registration (Walnut Street), spoken to;
9:41 a.m.: 911, animal complaint (Glenallen Street), referred to ACO;
10:17 a.m.: disabled vehicle (River Street), assisted;
11:54 a.m.: sex offender registration (Central Street), assisted;
12:50 p.m.: 911, accident (Goodrich Street @ Woodlawn Street), removed to hospital;
2:36 p.m.: tree down (Mill Glen Road @ Baldwinville Road), referred to DPW;
2:40 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Ash Street), removed to hospital;
3:03 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Pleasant Street), removed to hospital;
3:17 p.m.: tree down (Town Farm Road), referred to other agency;
3:47 p.m.: wires down (Town Farm Road), referred to other agency;
4:08 p.m.: officer requested (Oak Street), assisted;
4:24 p.m.: 911, 911 hang-up (Lakeview Drive), services rendered;
4:24 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Lakeview Drive), removed to hospital;
4:53 p.m.: Department of Public Works call/general (Brown Street), referred to DPW;
5:38 p.m.: unwanted party (Central Street), removed to hospital;
6:18 p.m.: 911, MV operating erratically (Forristall Road), spoken to;
7:03 p.m.: 911, 911 call non-emergency (School Street), advised officer;
7:31 p.m.: burglar alarm (Central Street), accidental/defective alarm;
7:55 p.m.: Fire Department call/general (Cabot Road), services rendered;
10:55 p.m.: investigation (School Street), investigated/report taken;


Jacob Plante, age 27, 72 Spruce St, Winchendon, MA, charged with: MV operator refuse to identify self; negligent operation of motor vehicle.

FRIDAY DECEMBER 12
12:41-2:50 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
1:03 a.m.: burglar alarm (Franklin Street), checked/secure;
2:04 a.m.: investigation (Maple Street), investigated/report taken;
2:45 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive), checked/secure;
2:59 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Central Street), removed to hospital;
6:19 a.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road @ Old Gardner Road), verbal warning;
7:34 a.m.: open door/window/gate (Old Centre), checked/secure;
9:42 a.m.: animal complaint (Eli Drive), referred to ACO;
10:09 a.m.: officer wanted (Central Street), unable to locate;
12:17 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Belmont Avenue), removed to hospital;
1:48 p.m.: investigation (Maple Street), spoken to;
1:53 p.m.: officer requested (Central Street), report taken;
4:37 p.m.: accident (Central Street), report taken;
5:57 p.m.: MV operating erratically (Spring Street), verbal warning;
6:50 p.m.: threats (West Street), report taken;
6:52 p.m.: 911, 911 hang-up (other town, Lake Road), referred to other PD;
11:08 p.m.: investigation (West Street), investigated/report taken;
11:34 p.m.: lift assist (School Street), services rendered;
11:51 p.m.: MV violations (Central Street @ Walnut Street), info taken;

SATURDAY DECEMBER 13
12:37 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive), checked/secure;
12:45- a.m.: building checks, all secure;
1:11 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Central Street), services rendered;
1:55 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Memorial Drive), checked/secure;
2:22 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Housing Authority, Pearl Drive), checked/secure;
6:53 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Spring Street), removed to hospital;
9:04 a.m.: Section 12 (address not published), removed to hospital;
9:10 a.m.: Keep The Peace (Spruce Street), assisted;
12:49 p.m.: burglar alarm (Glenallen Street), checked/secure;
1:13 p.m.: officer requested (West Street), assisted;
1:22 p.m.: fraud (River Street), info taken;
3:35 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), verbal warning;
3:56 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), verbal warning;
4:11 p.m.: MV stop (Central Street), verbal warning;
4:12 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), verbal warning;
4:14 p.m.: MV stop (High Street), verbal warning;
4:15 p.m.: MV stop (Central Street), verbal warning;
4:30 p.m.: Keep The Peace (Water Street), assisted;
4:47 p.m.: MV stop (Central Stree t@ Front Street), traffic citation issued;
5:07 p.m.: MV stop (Main Street), verbal warning;
5:46 p.m.: MV stop (School Street), verbal warning;
5:59 p.m.: MV stop (Front Street @ River Street), verbal warning;
7:08 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road @ Teel Road), verbal warning;
7:25 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), verbal warning;
7:26 p.m.: MV stop (Glenallen Street), verbal warning;
7:31 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), verbal warning;
7:33 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), verbal warning;
7:57 p.m.: MV stop (School Street), written warning;
7:58 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), verbal warning;
8:13 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (High Street), removed to hospital;

8:21 p.m.: MV stop (Cross Street), verbal warning;
8:26 p.m.: MV stop (Baldwinville State Road), verbal warning;
8:31 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), verbal warning;
8:36 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), verbal warning;
8:42 p.m.: MV stop (Maple Street), verbal warning;
8:53 p.m.: MV stop (Lincoln Avenue), verbal warning;
8:53 p.m.: MV stop (Central Street), verbal warning;
9:07 p.m.: MV stop (Myrtle Street), verbal warning;
9:20 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), verbal warning;
9:29 p.m.: threats (West Street), spoken to;
9:35 p.m.: MV stop (Central Street), verbal warning;
9:36 p.m.: MV stop (Ash Street), verbal warning;
9:44 p.m.: MV stop (Glenallen Street), verbal warning;
9:44 p.m.: MV stop (Central Street), verbal warning;
0:51 p.m.: MV stop (Main Street), written warning;
10:05 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Maple Street), removed to hospital;
10:24 p.m.: MV stop (Forristall Road), verbal warning;
11:33-11:47 p.m.: building checks, all secure;

SUNDAY DECEMBER 14
12:05-4:06- a.m.: building checks, all secure;
1:30 a.m.: unattended death (Royalston, Fitzwilliams Road), services rendered;
4:48 a.m.: welfare check/general (Alger Street), no police service necessary;
6:28 a.m.: 911, MV accident with injuries (North Royalston Road), report taken;
10:42 a.m.: fire/mutual aid (other town, Fourth Street), assisted;
1:37 a.m.: burglar alarm (Central Street), checked/secure;
2:45 p.m.: welfare check/general (Glenallen Street), unable to locate;
3:13 p.m.: animal rescue (other town, Hardwick Road), assisted;
5:26 p.m.: assist other police department (Spring Street), call cancelled;
6:15 p.m.: 911, MV accident with injuries (Woodlawn Street), services rendered;
6:42 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Hancock Road), removed to hospital;
6:59 p.m.: 911, assault (Glenallen Street), report taken;
7:16 p.m.: assist other police department (other town, School Street), assisted;
7:42 p.m.: mutual aid to scene (other town, Mountain Road), assisted;
8:42 p.m.: fire/automatic box alarm (Ash Street), services rendered;

MONDAY DECEMBER 15
12:55 a.m.: Welfare check/general (Spring Street), spoken to;
1:09 a.m.: lock-out vehicle (Central Street), services rendered;
2:12-3:49 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
8:59 a.m.: officer requested (Mill Circle), spoken to;
10:40 a.m.: officer requested (Main Street), call cancelled;
4:06 p.m.: ambulance needed (Brown Avenue), removed to hospital;
4:20 p.m.: road rage (Gardner Road), spoken to;
5:14 p.m.: 911, mental health issue (address not published), removed to hospital;
5:54 p.m.: welfare check/general (Vine Street), checked/secure;
6:39 p.m.: officer requested (Central Street), spoken to;
7:07 p.m.: disabled vehicle (Spring Street), gone on arrival;
7:30 p.m.: MV stop (Front Street @ Lincoln Avenue), verbal warning;
11:24 p.m.: transport (Glenallen Street), assisted;

TUESDAY DECEMBER 16
1:31 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive), checked/secure;
1:34-2:13 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
2:09 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Housing Authority, Pearl Drive), checked/secure;
7:56 a.m.: MV stop (Forristall Road), verbal warning;
8:08 a.m.: investigation (Central Street), report taken;
8:54 a.m.: harrassment (Banner Place), report taken;
9:34 a.m.: structure fire (North Royalston Road), no fire service necessary;
10:53 a.m.: 911, animal complaint (Bladwinville State Road), referred to ACO;
12:14 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), verbal warning;
12:37 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), verbal warning;
1:07 p.m.: lock-out vehicle (Cross Street), services rendered;
2:21 p.m.: notification (Banner Place), services rendered;
2:31 p.m.: Fire Department call/general (Lakeshore Drive), services rendered;
2:33 p.m.: accident (Central Street), report taken;
3:07 p.m.: accident Central Street), spoken to;
3:22 p.m.: Fire Department call/general (Crescent Road), assisted;
3:51 p.m.: 911 hang-up (Candy Lane), 911 non-emergency call;
4:33 p.m.: assist other agency (Court Street), assisted;
5:28 p.m.: assist other agency (Tucker Street), assisted;
6:09 p.m.: 911, animal complaint (Stoddard Road), unfounded;

WEDNESDAY DECEMBER 17
12:10 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive), checked/secure;
12:14-3:17 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
12:42 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Elmwood Road), checked/secure;
3:05 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Pleasant Street), checked/secure;
3:11 a.m.: open door/window/gate (Spring Street), checked/secure;
3:11 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Housing Authority, Pearl Drive), checked/secure;
9:01 a.m.: investigation (Central Street), report taken;
9:23 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Emerald Street), spoken to;
10:44 a.m.: larceny (Morse Avenue), report taken;
3:14 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Prospect Street), removed to hospital;
3:44 p.m.: investigation (Central Street), services rendered;
4:16 p.m.: welfare check/general (East Street), spoken to;
4:55 p.m.: officer requested (Glenallen Street), spoken to;
6:54 p.m.: officer requested (Main Street), spoken to;
10:10 p.m.: officer requested (School Square), report taken;
11:18 p.m.: 911, 911 call non-emergency (Central Street), 911 non-emergency call;