The Winchendon Courier
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Week of April 16 to April 23, 2026

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 April 20 - April 24, 2026:

Monday, 4/20: HOLIDAY - HAPPY PATRIOTS DAY!
Tuesday 4/21: BBQ pork, sweet potatoes, cauliflower soup, cornbread, applesauce.
Wednesday 4/22: Breaded fish, rice pilaf, spinach, Vienna bread, gelatin.
Thursday 4/23: Meatloaf & gravy, whipped potatoes, beets, multigrain bread, cupcake.
Friday 4/24: Chicken, Pasta Alfredo, broccoli, whole wheat roll, fruit.

GALA Launching Teen After School Art Program (7-Week Series)

Calling All Creative Teens! Join us for a FREE 7-week after school art program designed for teens ages 13-18. This hands-on series is led by talented instructors from the Gardner Area League of Artists (GALA) in collaboration with the Winchendon CAC.

Each week, participants will explore a new artistic medium--building skills, creativity, and confidence while working on fun, real-world projects.

The program will run on Thursdays, from April 30 through June 11, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at The HUB (5 Summer Drive, Winchendon).

Participants must register for the full 7-week series. The class is limited to 12 students. If you sign up, attendance is expected.

Weekly Projects
Week 1 (April 30): Stampmaking - Create stamps, cards & stickers
Week 2 (May 7): Design & Paint a Bowling Pin
Week 3 (May 14): Watercolor Painting
Week 4 (May 21): Beadmaking - Create bugs (dragonfly, butterfly, etc.)
Week 5 (May 28): Skateboard Design - Part 1
Week 6 (June 4): Skateboard Design - Part 2 (Finish)
Week 7 (June 11): Abstract Collage

Homework will be assigned each week to help prepare for the next session.

If you need transportation, call 978-297-3155 in advance to schedule a ride with the Community Connector. You can download an app for the Connector at https://www.townofwinchendon.com/577/GetTheApp.

Sign up at: https://forms.gle/zCFj5oBTUjapKybu7.

This program is completely FREE thanks to community partnerships from United Way of North Central Massachusetts and The HEAL: Hope,Empower,Access,Love. Please only sign up if you can attend all 7 sessions so every spot is fully utilized.


2026 Dog Licenses Were Due March 31, License Your Dog Today!

2026 Dog licenses are available at the Town Clerk's office in person, or mail check with rabies certificate to Town Clerk, 109 Front St, Dept. 3, Winchendon, MA 01475. You can also put your application in the drop box outside of Town Hall or order online on the Town Clerk's page of the town website. Cost for a Spayed/Neutered dog is $10, Non-Spayed/Non-Neutered dog is $20. Please provide valid rabies certificate.


Join the Winchendon Commission on Disability to Help Create Change!

Empowering Voices: Your role in advocacy matters
Become a part of our community and make a difference in the lives of individuals with disabilities through active participation and support.

Why Join Us?
Collaborate with like-minded advocates and share your insights to inform policies that create a more inclusive sociaty for everyone.

Meetings on the first Thursday of each month at 4:30 p.m. at The HUB/Winchendon CAC, 5 Summer Drive.

If you're interested in joining or have any questions, please email winchendoncod@gmail.com.

What Winchendon offers:

  • Clark Memorial YMCA play area is fenced in and provides a playset swing. Indoor pool has an automated swim chair.
  • Winchendon History and Cultural Center provides an alternate ramp to the entrance.
  • Beals Memorial Library has a certified Autism Friendly Initiative and provides elevator access.
  • Town Hall provides elevator access.
  • Winchendon Community Park offers wheelchair accessible tables and handicap parking.
  • Wheelchair accessibility throughout the Winchendon CAC and The HUB.
  • Winchendon Public Schools provide ADA accessibility throughout the district.
  • Parent & Professional Advocacy League family support meetings held monthly.
  • Murdock Middle High School and Heywood Healthcare offer an on-site student/staff clinic at MMHS.
  • UU Church of Winchendon offers a wheelchair lift and is ADA accessible for public events, concerts and biweekly community suppers
  • Town continues ongoing grant-funded replacement and improvement of sidewalks and crossings with curb cuts and ADA accessible design
  • Town provides live CART captioning service at Annual and Special Town Meetings.
  • ...and more!
Please complete the community survey to share your needs, and consider joining the Commission! Access the survey at: https://forms.gle/vySfVpABwXKxNPSg6

Sponsor a Brick to Support Veterans' Housing!

engraved memorial veterans' brick
An example of the engraved memorial bricks
Photo by Inanna Arthen

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 Board of Health
10:00am
Planning Board
6:00pm
Parks & Rec Commission
6:30pm
School Committee
6:00pm
2nd
Board of Selectmen
6:30pm
Finance Committee
7:00pm
Economic Development Task Force
5:30pm
Agricultural Commission
7:00pm
Conservation Commission
6:00pm
3rd Winchendon Redevelopment Authority
5:00pm
Planning Board
6:00pm
Parks & Rec Commission
6:30pm
Zoning Board of Appeals
7:00pm
School Committee
6:00pm
4th Board of Selectmen
6:30pm
Economic Development Task Force
5:30pm

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



Winchendon Garden Club Scholarship Applications Open

Applications are being accepted for the Winchendon Garden Club's annual scholarship award. Applicants must be U.S. citizens, legal residents of Winchendon or immediate family of a Winchendon Garden Club member to qualify, and must be planning a career related to environmental concerns (such as Biology, Botany, Horticulture, Agriculture, Ecology, or Environmental Conservation--see application for full list). Applications are due by April 30, 2026.

You can download a complete application packet with guidelines, eligibility information and application form at 2026-WGC-Scholarship-Application.pdf.


2026 Annual Town Meeting Warrant Open

The Annual Town Meeting Warrant is now open. The deadline for submitting warrant articles to the Town Manager's office is April 21, 2026 at 12:00 noon. The Town Manager's office is located on the 4th floor of Winchendon Town Hall, 109 Front Street. Annual Meeting will take place on Monday, May 18, at 7:00 p.m. in Murdock Middle High School, 3 Memorial Drive, Winchendon.


Winchendon Looking for Candidates for the Board of Registrars

The Town of Winchendon is looking for a Registrar. The duties include certifying nomination papers, absentee ballot applications, and petitions. Occasionally a Registrar assists with voter registration. As a member of the Board of Registrars, you're not allowed to serve on any boards or committees or be a poll worker. If there is ever a recount, the Registrars oversee it. This is a stipend position which currently pays $240.00. If interested send a letter of interest to Debra Dennis at ddennis@winchendon-ma.gov or mail to Town of Winchendon, Attn: Debra Dennis, 109 Front Street, Winchendon, MA 01475.


Open Burning Season January 15 to May 1

The Open Burning Season runs from January 15 through May 1. Residents must get a seasonal permit for the current year from the Fire Department before they burn. A permit is $10.00. Residents must also call the Fire Department at 978-297-6346 after 9:00 a.m. each day that they plan a burn, and get permission for that day. Burning may not be allowed on days with high-risk fire conditions.

Fires should consist of only brush and forest debris. Burning of grass, hay, leaves, stumps, tires, rubbish, building material or construction debris is prohibited. Be sure to check the weather and wind conditions. NEVER LEAVE A FIRE UNATTENDED.

For more information and to get a permit, see www.winchendonfire.org/open-burning


Vacancy on Winchendon Redevelopment Authority

The Winchendon Redevelopment Authority has a member vacancy. If you are interested, please reach out to ddennis@winchendon-ma.gov by February 2, 2026. For more information on the Winchendon Redevelopment Authority, including its members, mission statement and meeting times, see www.townofwinchendon.com/410/Winchendon-Redevelopment-Authority.

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


    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!

    WINCHENDON FIRE DEPARTMENT
    405 Central Street
    Winchendon, MA 01475-1758

    FIREFIGHTER / MEDIC
    Full-Time Position

    • Starting pay according to Local 4542 Contract, $31.48-$32.87
    • 24-hour shifts (7:00 a.m.- 7:00 a.m.)
    • 2 ALS/BLS Ambulances
    • Over 2,400 Emergency Calls Annually
    • FF I/II and Paramedic Certifications preferred but not required
    • Rotating schedule and great benefits
    Apply online at winchendonfire.org

    Or apply to:
    Winchendon Fire Department
    Attn: Chief Thomas Smith
    405 Central Street
    Winchendon, MA 01475
    978-297-2324

    POSITION OPEN UNTIL FILLED


    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 APRIL 9
    1:02 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive), no cause for complaint;
    1:06-2:04 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
    1:08 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Central Street), checked/secure;
    1:19 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive), checked/secure;
    2:09 a.m.: disturbance (Spring Street), summons;
    2:11 a.m.: ambulance needed (Spring Street), removed to hospital;
    7:00 a.m.: Department of Public Works call/general (Chase Lane @ Krantz Road), referred to DPW;
    7:19 a.m.: ambulance needed (Morse Avenue), no fire service necessary;
    9:00 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Ash Street), removed to hospital;
    9:01 a.m.: 911, welfare check/general (Ipswich Drive), assisted;
    10:33 a.m.: info/general (Central Street), report taken;
    11:20 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Spruce Street), removed to hospital;
    11:31 a.m.: MV stop (Pond Street), verbal warning;
    12:48 p.m.: fraud (Cummings Road), report taken;
    1:02 p.m.: MV operating erratically (Ready Drive), spoken to;
    1:17 p.m.: welfare check/general (Carriage Lane), assisted;
    1:38 p.m.: animal complaint (Kemp Street), returned to home or family;
    1:44 p.m.: investigation (Grove Street), report taken;
    2:14 p.m.: animal complaint (Brown Street), referred to ACO;
    2:21 p.m.: ambulance needed (Baldwinville State Road), removed to hospital;
    2:36 p.m.: larceny (Benjamin Street), unfounded;
    2:50 p.m.: assist other police department (Monadnock Avenue), spoken to;
    3:00 p.m.: welfare check/elderly (Carriage Lane), spoken to;
    4:18 p.m.: officer requested (other town, Westminster Hill Road), referred to court;
    5:17 p.m.: 911, brush fire (Eli Drive), fire extinguished;
    5:31 p.m.: 911, MV operating erratically (Gardner Road), advised officer;
    5:43 p.m.: MV stop (River Street), traffic citation issued;
    5:50 p.m.: officer requested (Front Street), advised officer;
    5:52 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), summons;
    6:45 p.m.: Department of Public Works call/general (Woodlawn Street), info given;
    7:16 p.m.: neighbor dispute (Front Street), spoken to;
    7:28 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), verbal warning;
    7:30 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), arrest;
    8:48 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road) verbal warning;
    9:02 p.m.: ambulance needed (East Monomonac Road), removed to hospital;
    9:08 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), verbal warning;
    9:28 p.m.: CO detector activation (Mellen Road), referred to FD;
    9:30 p.m.: MV stop (River Street), verbal warning;
    9:32 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), verbal warning;
    9:51 p.m.: assist other police department (East Monomonac Road), assisted;
    9:55 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Hyde Park Drive), removed to hospital;
    9:58 p.m.: 911, 911 hang-up (Elmwood Road), call cancelled;
    10:02 p.m.: MV stop (School Street), verbal warning;
    10:05 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street @ Lake Street), verbal warning;
    10:08 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), spoken to;
    10:33 p.m.: MV stop (Pond Street), traffic citation issued;

    Summons:
    Robert K Martinage, age 58, 36 Spring St, Winchendon, MA, charged with: A & B with a dangerous weapon.
    Patrick Matthew Soundis, age 20, 9 Bridge St Apt #C, Danvers, MA, charged with: operating MV with suspended license.

    Arrests:
    Bradley J Phaeton, age 21, 119 Clinton St, Fitchburg, MA, charged with: operating MV with suspended license; no inspection sticker.

    FRIDAY APRIL 10
    1:09 a.m.: extra patrols (Railroad Street), no cause for complaint;
    1:36-3:24 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
    1:42 a.m.: officer requested (Grove Street), report taken;
    3:14 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Housing Authority, Pearl Drive), no cause for complaint;
    6:44 a.m.: ambulance needed (Summer Street), removed to hospital;
    7:37 a.m.: info/general (River Street), info taken;
    9:20 a.m.: 911, Fire Department call/general (Front Street), assisted;
    10:02 a.m.: sex offender registration (Walnut Street), services rendered;
    10:50 a.m.: animal complaint (Central Street), referred to ACO;
    11:08 a.m.: 911, 911 hang-up (Memorial Drive), advised officer;
    1:23 p.m.: animal complaint (Jackson Avenue), referred to ACO;
    1:40 p.m.: traffic hazard (Baldwinville Road @ Otter River Road), referred to DPW;
    1:49 p.m.: MV operating erratically (Mill Glen Road), referred to DPW;
    2:15 p.m.: investigation (Central Street), report taken;
    2:37 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Ash Street), removed to hospital;
    3:03 p.m.: 911, 911 call non-emergency (Central Street), message delivered;
    3:05 p.m.: investigation (Spring Street), investigated/report taken;
    4:01 p.m.: 911, 911 hang-up (River Street), accidental/defective alarm;
    4:03 p.m.: officer wanted (Water Street @ Ash Street), transport;
    4:22 p.m.: 911, officer requested (Water Street @ Ash Street), transport;
    4:39 p.m.: officer requested (Hyde Park Drive), report taken;
    4:49 p.m.: MV operating erratically (Spruce Street), advised officer;
    5:02 p.m.: 911, abandoned 911 call (Ash Street), accidental/defective alarm;
    5:29 p.m.: Fire Department call/general (Central Street), assisted;
    6:12 p.m.: info/general (Baldwinville State Road), spoken to;
    6:25 p.m.: animal complaint (Crescent Road), advised officer;
    7:25 p.m.: MV stop (Glenallen Street), verbal warning;
    7:39 p.m.: MV stop (Jackson Avenue @ Juniper Street), report taken;
    7:50 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Hospital Road), removed to hospital;
    8:53 p.m.: MV stop (Grove Street @ Spruce Street), verbal warning;

    SATURDAY APRIL 11
    12:37-2:39 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
    12:44 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive), no cause for complaint;
    12:57 a.m.: disabled vehicle (Main Street), info taken;
    2:33 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Pleasant Street), no cause for complaint;
    2:50 a.m.: 911, assist other police department (other East Rindge Road), assisted;
    3:50 a.m.: assist other police department (other town, Police Department), call cancelled;
    6:56 a.m.: fire alarm (Gardner Road), services rendered;
    8:42 a.m.: 911, structure fire (West Street), fire extinguished;
    9:50 a.m.: officer requested (Court Street), assisted;
    12:10 p.m.: 911, unwanted party (North Street), investigated/report taken;
    1:02 p.m.: info/general (Hale Street), info taken;
    1:52 p.m.: sex offender registration (homeless), info taken;
    2:30 p.m.: smoke (Ash Street), info taken;
    3:53 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Cottage Street), removed to hospital;
    5:01 p.m.: MV stop (Front Street @ Pleasant Street), verbal warning;
    5:26 p.m.: officer requested (West Shore Drive), spoken to;
    6:00 p.m.: MV operating erratically (School Street), unable to locate;
    6:19 p.m.: 911, smoke (Cross Street @ Ash Street), checked/secure;
    7:14 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), traffic citation issued;
    7:29 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), traffic citation issued;
    7:46 p.m.: MV operating erratically (Woodlawn Street), spoken to;
    7:58 p.m.: MV stop (Elmwood Road), verbal warning;

    8:20 p.m.: 911, accident (Glenallen Street), summons;
    8:53 p.m.: officer requested (Woodlawn Street), spoken to;
    11:54 p.m.: MV stop (Pleasant Street), verbal warning;

    Summons:
    Maggi A Cadran, age 35, 568 Harvard Ave, Athol, MA, charged with: negligent operation of motor vihicle; speeding-rate of speed exceeding posted limit.

    SUNDAY APRIL 12
    1:08-3:10 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
    1:48 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive), no cause for complaint;
    2:52 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Pleasant Street), checked/secure;
    5:40 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Willoughby Avenue), removed to hospital;
    10:17 a.m.: burgler alarm (Memorial Drive), secured building;
    10:49 a.m.: ATV complaint (Teel Road), spoken to;
    11:40 a.m.: dog bite (Alger Street), referred to ACO;
    7:13 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Cottage Street), removed to hospital;
    7:58 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), verbal warning;
    9:48 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Goodrich Drive), removed to hospital;
    10:25 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Ipswich Drive), removed to hospital;
    11:10 p.m.: transport (other town, South Main Street), transport;

    MONDAY APRIL 13
    2:25- a.m.: building checks, all secure;
    6:28 a.m.: welfare check/elderly (address not published), removed to hospital;
    9:51 a.m.: info/general (Winter Place), referred to ACO;
    10:02 a.m.: officer requested (Juniper Street), report taken;
    10:51 a.m.: info/general (Juniper Street), referred to other PD;
    11:09 a.m.: info/general (Central Street), advised officer;
    11:12 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Mill Street), removed to hospital;
    11:42 a.m.: info/general (Baldwinville State Road), advised officer;
    12:00 p.m.: MV stop (School Street), verbal warning;
    12:32 p.m.: sex offender registration (Hubbardston, Plumtree Lane), info taken;
    1:08 p.m.: 911, 911 call non-emergency (Murdock Avenue), no police service necessary;
    1:19 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Ipswich Drive), assisted;
    1:51 p.m.: Fire Department call/general (Ipswich Drive), assisted;
    2:41 p.m.: officer requested (Water Street), gone on arrival;
    3:15 p.m.: animal complaint (Baldwinville Road), referred to ACO;
    3:31 p.m.: building check (Athol, Bears Den Road), referred to other PD;
    3:56 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Glenallen Street), removed to hospital;
    4:53 p.m.: 911, officer requested (Spring Street), report taken;
    5:26 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), traffic citation issued;
    5:56 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), traffic citation issued;
    6:10 p.m.: 911, officer requested (Spring Street), services rendered;
    6:22 p.m.: info/general (Hyde Park Drive), services rendered;
    6:49 p.m.: neighbor dispute (Northen Heights Drive), report taken;
    7:11 p.m.: lock-out vehicle (Lakeview Drive), services rendered;
    7:19 p.m.: intoxicated person (Hospital Road), assisted;
    7:36 p.m.: MV stop (Mason Street), arrest;
    9:52 p.m.: MV stop (Baldwinville State Road), verbal warning;

    Arrests:
    Sherry L Moseley, age 49, 19 Emerald St Apt. #4, Gardner, MA, charged with: operating MV with suspended licnese.

    TUESDAY APRIL 14
    12:23 a.m.: 911, 911 call non-emergency (other town, Gray Road), 911 non-emergency call;
    1:41-2:42 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
    1:48 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Central Street), checked/secure;
    1:58 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Spring Street), checked/secure;
    8:08 a.m.: ambulance needed (Hyde Street), removed to hospital;
    9:23 a.m.: sex offender registration (Baldwinville State Road), spoken to;
    9:48 a.m.: MV stop (River Street @ Front Street), verbal warning;
    9:52 a.m.: animal complaint (Spring Street), referred to ACO;
    11:16 a.m.: disabled vehicle (Central Street @ Front Street), gone on arrival;
    11:57 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Hospital Drive), removed to hospital;
    12:13 p.m.: sex offender registration (Mill Street), assisted;
    1:02 p.m.: welfare check/general (Walnut Street), servces rendered;
    1:25 p.m.: gas leak, natural or LPG (Vine Street), services rendered;
    2:41 p.m.: animal complaint (Monadnock Avenue), referred to ACO;
    2:50 p.m.: welfare check/general (Ipswich Drive, checked/secure;
    4:40 p.m.: fire alarm (Spring Street), accidental/defective alarm;
    5:04 p.m.: info/general (Summer Drive), advised officer;
    5:07 p.m.: disabled vehicle (Gardner Road), checked/secure;
    5:09 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), written warning;
    5:17 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), traffic citation issued;
    5:30 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), written warning;
    5:40 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), written warning;
    5:47 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road @ Old Gardner Road), written warning;
    6:09 p.m.: officer requested (Goodrich Street), spoken to;
    6:24 p.m.: MV operating erratically (Baldwinville State Road), unable to locate;
    6:26 p.m.: officer requested (Orange, Pleasant Street), spoken to;
    6:45 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), written warning;
    7:05 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), written warning;
    7:09 p.m.: MV stop (Central Street), written warning;
    7:18 p.m.: info/general (Central Street), property returned to owner;
    7:19 p.m.: MV stop (Lincoln Avenue), written warning;
    8:02 p.m.: assist other police department (Pearl Street), checked/secure;
    10:10 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Cottage Street), removed to hospital;
    10:45 p.m.: 911, burglar alarm (West Monomonac Road), checked/secure;
    10:54 p.m.: noise complaint (School Street), services rendered;

    WEDNESDAY APRIL 15
    1:36 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Ingleside Drive), spoken to;
    1:38-3:38 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
    1:58 a.m.; suspicious vehicle (School Street), spoken to;
    2:25 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Housing Authority, Pearl Drive), no cause for complaint;
    8:15 a.m.: unattended death (Beech Street), report taken;
    9:51 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Glenallen Street), removed to hospital;
    11:29 a.m.: harassment (Hill Street), spoken to;
    1:06 p.m.: ambulance needed (Front Street), false alarm;
    2:34 p.m.: illegal dumping (Mill Glen Road), spoken to;
    3:09 p.m.: mental health issue (address not published), removed to hospital;
    3:37 p.m.: 911, 911 hang-up (Beachview Drive), accidental/defective alarm;
    5:36 p.m.: MV operating erratically (Gardner Road), checked/secure;
    6:14 p.m.: 911, MV operating erratically (Central Street), checked/secure;
    6:49 p.m.: officer requested (Park Street), spoken to;
    7:08 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), written warning;
    7:10 p.m.: repossession (School Street), info taken;
    7:17 p.m.: 911, 911 hang-up (School Street), advised officer;
    7:24 p.m.: property found (Central Street), advised officer;
    7:45 p.m.: MV stop (Baldwinville State Road), verbal warning;
    7:52 p.m.: extra patrols (Lake Dennison Beach Area, Main Street), checked/secure;
    7:55 p.m.: Fire Department call/general (Ipswich Drive), assisted;
    7:56 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), written warning;
    8:05 p.m.: MV stop (Cross Street), spoken to;
    10:15 p.m.: fire alarm (Ash Street), services rendered;
    10:22 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), written warning;

    Legal Notices

    Obituaries

    Pauline Elaine Tremblay

    PAULINE ELAINE TREMBLAY
    February 23, 1937 ~ April 9, 2026 (Age 89)

    Pauline Elaine Tremblay, 89, formerly of Jaffrey, passed away peacefully at Broadview Assisted Living in Winchendon, MA, after a brief illness.

    Born February 23, 1937, in Peterborough, NH, she was the devoted daughter of the late Delphis and Exzelie (LaPlante) Robidoux and a 1955 graduate of Conant High School in Jaffrey, NH. Pauline married Philip A. Tremblay on May 5, 1956, at St. Patrick Church, and they shared 63 years of marriage until his death on May 11, 2019.

    Pauline assisted her father as bookkeeper for Robidoux Trucking, worked in the office at W.W. Cross for many years, and later served the State of New Hampshire and the Jaffrey-Peterborough District Court as Clerk of Court for more than 21 years, retiring in 2000. She also served for many years as a Justice of the Peace and continued to assist law enforcement as a bail bondsman.

    An avid traveler, Pauline enjoyed trips throughout the United States, Canada, and Europe, especially pilgrimages to Marian shrines. Retirement took Pauline and Phil to Florida, where they volunteered and remained active in their parish community. Upon returning north, she renewed lifelong friendships and formed new ones in her assisted living community.

    A faithful communicant of St. Patrick Parish in Jaffrey, Pauline was active in the Marie Rivier Association, Light of Christ, and the St. Vincent de Paul Society. She also belonged to the John Humiston American Legion Post #11, and the Jaffrey Grange.

    In addition to her husband and parents, Pauline was predeceased by her grandson, Timothy Letourneau.

    Pauline cherished her family and time with them. She is survived by her children: Steven A. Tremblay (Kathryn) of Belfast, ME; Christopher A. Tremblay of Harrisville, NH; and Roberta Letourneau (Peter) of Rindge, NH. She also leaves her grandchildren Jacob Tremblay of Eastbrook, ME; Ethan Tremblay (Elissa) with great-grandson James of Winterport, ME; Isaac Tremblay (Katie) of Winterport, ME; Julia Letourneau (Timothy Jackson) of Rindge; Luke Letourneau (Megan) with great-granddaughters Briella and Mikayla of Rindge; and Karl Letourneau (Shelby) with great-grandchildren Aida, Kaleb, and Maeve of Fitzwilliam, NH. She is also survived by her sister, Anita Whitney (Russell), with nieces, Maria Chamberlain (Michael) of Marlborough, NH; Theresa Whitney, Gilbert, AZ; a nephew Russell Whitney (Lawren) Windcrest, TX; a cousin Christopher Fontaine, Ocala, FL; and many more cousins.

    Calling hours will be held Friday, May 15, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 p.m. at the Cournoyer Funeral Home, 33 River Street, Jaffrey, NH.

    A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated Saturday, May 16, 2026, at 10:00 a.m. at St. Patrick Church, 89 Main Street, Jaffrey, with interment to follow at St. Patrick Cemetery.

    In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude's Children's Hospital.

    Rev. Francis A. Roberge

    REV. FRANCIS A. ROBERGE
    December 20, 1951 ~ April 12, 2026 (Age 74)

    BALDWINVILLE - Rev. Francis A. Roberge, 74, Pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish in Baldwinville, passed away in the rectory on Sunday, April 12, 2026.

    He was born on December 20, 1951, in Worcester to the late Lucien and Marie Jeanne (St. Onge) Roberge. Growing up, he was a member of St. Joseph Parish in Worcester, where he attended St. Joseph Elementary School. He graduated from Holy Name Central Catholic High School in 1969 and from Assumption College in 1973, where he received his bachelor's degree in psychology. He received a master's degree in pastoral counseling and a Master of Divinity degree from St. John's University, Jamaica, New York, in 1978. He was ordained on May 18, 1978, at the Passionist Monastery in Jamaica, New York, by Bishop Francis Mugavero of Brooklyn.

    After ordination, he served as associate pastor of St. Gabriel Parish in Brighton. He then served as associate retreat director and retreat director of Holy Family Retreat Center in Farmington, Connecticut. In the Worcester Diocese, he was associate pastor at St. Cecilia Parish in Leominster, St. Mary Parish in Jefferson, and Our Lady of the Holy Rosary Parish in Gardner. In 1994, he was named temporary administrator at St. Edward the Confessor Parish in Westminster, where he remained until he was assigned as campus minister and chaplain at Worcester State College in 1997, with residence at Our Lady of Good Counsel Parish in West Boylston. He was named chaplain at Anna Maria College in Paxton in 2004. He was named pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Baldwinville, and St. Martin Parish, Otter River, on June 25, 2005. He served as pastor of Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish in Winchendon until 2011, while remaining pastor of St. Vincent de Paul, where he served until his death.

    Fr. Fran was a faithful servant of God who dedicated his life to his parish community with humility, compassion, and unwavering devotion. His presence among us was a source of comfort, guidance, and strength. He touched countless lives through his ministry, kindness, and acts of compassion, especially for those who were mourning the loss of a loved one. He was especially honored when asked to be a Celebrant at any Veteran burials at the Massachusetts Veterans Cemetery. His sudden loss leaves a profound void in his parish family. We mourn together in faith, trusting in the promise of eternal life and the loving mercy of God.

    Fr. Fran is survived by his sister-in-law, Dianne (Lucason) Roberge; his nephews and nieces, Michael Roberge, Stephen Roberge, Denise Germain, Nicole Polidore; and his many friends and parishioners at St. Vincent de Paul.

    In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his brother, Richard Roberge.

    Father Roberge will lie in honor in St. Vincent de Paul Church on Sunday, April 19, from 4:00 to 7:00 P.M. A Vigil service will be held in the church at 7:00 p.m. A concelebrated Mass of Christian burial will be held on Monday, April 20, at 11:00 A.M. in St. Vincent de Paul Church, 1 Forest Street, Baldwinville. The Most Reverend Robert J. McManus, Bishop of Worcester, will be the principal celebrant. Burial will follow at Worcester County Memorial Park, Paxton.

    Memorial donations may be made to St. Vincent de Paul Church, PO Box 14, Baldwinville, MA 01436.