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!

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

"Wandering Wednesdays" Starting in May

Ready to get outside, move your body, and connect with your community? Join us for Wandering Wednesdays--a relaxed, social walking group where we explore some of Winchendon's most beautiful and historic spots together.

Wednesdays, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Different location each week:

May 6: Riverside Cemetery
May 13: Winchendon Community Park
May 20: Lake Dennison Recreation Area
May 27: Old Murdock Senior Center

Led by Lynn Murray. All ages welcome! Whether you're coming for the fresh air, the history, the movement, or just some good conversation--this is for you. No pressure, no pace expectations...just a great way to start your Wednesday with good people and good energy.

Board of Health Member (Still) Needed!

While three members of the Board of Health have been re-elected to their seats for a new term, the Board still has a vacant seat to be filled by appointment. The Board meets on the first Monday of each month at 10:00 a.m. If you are available and want to serve on the Board of Health, send a letter of interest to ddennis@winchendon-ma.gov or mail to Town of Winchendon, Attn: Debra Dennis, 109 Front Street, Winchendon MA 01475.

Winchendon has a five-member Board of Health that works 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 the enforcement of state regulations regarding housing, as well as the disposal of solid waste and subsurface sanitary sewage disposal (Title V).

The mission of the Winchendon Board of Health is to protect the health of the public and Winchendon residents to prevent and promote a healthy community. This mission will be accomplished through education, public health programs and services, community partnerships, and enforcement of current and future regulations.

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.

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) 297-8089 (NEW NUMBER!) 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.

Shop Small, Shop Local in 2026!

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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!

Employment

New Listings!

THURSDAY MAY 7
12:08 a.m.: Keep the Peace (Spruce Street), assisted;
12:09 a.m.: noise complaint (Pearl Drive), gone on arrivak;
12:19 a.m.: extra patrols (Railroad Street), checked/secure;
2:21-3:13 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
7:28 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Gardner Road @ Spring Street), unable to locate;
7:37 a.m.: MV stop (Glenallen Street @ Elmwood Road), verbal warning;
8:42 a.m.: Fire Department call/general (Brown Street), no fire service necessary;
9:58 a.m.: fire/carbon monoxide incident (Glenallen Street), services rendered;
11:09 a.m.: extra patrols (Toy Town Elementary, Grove Street), services rendered;
11:30 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Madison Avenue), removed to hospital;
11:34 a.m.: panic alarm (Memorial Drive), false alarm;
12:27 p.m.: investigation (Mill Street), info taken;
12:50 p.m.: welfare check/general (Old Centre), report taken;
1:25 p.m.: assist other police department (River Street), message delivered;
1:31 p.m.: Keep The Peace (Spruce Street), assisted;
3:10 p.m.: missing person (Front Street), services rendered;
3:59 p.m.: officer requested (Old Centre), no cause for complaint;
4:06 p.m.: officer requested (Spruce Street), spoken to;
5:37 p.m.: summons service (Brown Street), unable to serve;
5:37 p.m.: summons service (Brown Street), unable to serve;
5:46 p.m.: summons service (River Street), summons served;
5:57 p.m.: summons service (Ready Drive), unable to serve;
6:08 p.m.: MV operating erratically (Glenallen Street), advised officer;
6:19 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), info taken;
6:25 p.m.: officer requested (River Street), report taken;
6:49 p.m.: 911, accident (Spring Street), arrest;
7:37 p.m.: disturbance (Spring Street), arrest;
8:53 p.m.: 911, suspicious person (Forristall Road), advised officer;
9:07 p.m.: transport (Spring Street), transport;
9:44 p.m.: 911, 911 call non-emergency (Western Avenue), advised officer;
10:52 p.m.: 911, fire alarm (Spring Street), false alarm;
11:18 p.m.: officer requested (Mill Street), advised officer;

Arrests:
Ronald Clifford Dunn, age 57, 35 Beech St, Winchendon, MA, charged with: OUI-liquor over .08%, 2nd offense; negligent operation of motor vehicle.
Salvatore J DiCostanzo, age 58, 36 Spring St Apt. #8, Winchendon, MA, charged with: vandalize property c266 §

FRIDAY MAY 8
1:04-2:42 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
6:52 a.m.: animal complaint (Maple Street), referred to ACO:
10:57 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Ipswich Drive), removed to hospital;
11:22 a.m.: sex offender registration (Walnut Street), info taken;
12:34 p.m.: MV stop (High Street), verbal warning;
12:38 p.m.: info/general (Kemp Street), property seized;
1:00 p.m.: investigation (Spruce Street), assisted;
1:50 p.m.: animal complaint (Brown Street), referred to ACO;
4:50 p.m.: 911, MV operating erratically (Baldwinville State Road), referred to other PD;
5:02 p.m.: property found (Central Street), property returned to owner;
5:34 p.m.: welfare check/general (Ipswich Drive), checked/secure;
5:52 p.m.: welfare check/general (Joslin Road), arrest;
8:25 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Maynard Street), removed to hospital;
9:54 p.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive), unfounded;
10:05 p.m.: MV operating erratically (High Street), area search negative;
10:26 p.m.: registration check (Hospital Drive), checked/secure;

Arrests:
Michelle Elise Striegel, age 44, 52 Joslin Rd, Winchendon, MA, charged with: arrest based on a warrant.

SATURDAY MAY 9
12:49-3:26 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
12:54 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive), no cause for complaint;
12:57 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Central Street), checked/secure;
1:16 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Main Street), checked/secure;
1:31 a.m.: extra patrols (Railroad Street @ Pleasant Street), checked/secure;
3:40 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Housing Authority, Pearl Drive), no cause for complaint;
8:05 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Baldwinville Road), unable to locate;
8:35 a.m.: building check (Ipswich Drive), checked/secure;
9:35 a.m.: MV operating erratically (Baldwinville State Road), advised officer;
9:41 a.m.: burglar alarm (Central Street), checked/secure;
10:04 a.m.: parking violation (Front Street), spoken to;
1:40 p.m.: MV stop (School Street), verbal warning;
1:58 p.m.: MV stop (Main Street), traffic citation issued;
3:01 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), checked/secure;
3:33 p.m.: assist other police department (Laurel Street), assisted;
4:10 p.m.: suspicious person (Central Street), unable to locate;
4:13 p.m.: investigation (Ash Street), spoken to;
4:51 p.m.: alarm/panic (Cottage Street), checked/secure;
6:37 p.m.: Fire Department call/general (Glenallen Street), services rendered;
7:09 p.m.: summons service (High Street), summons served;
8:15 p.m.: summons service (Banner Place), summons served;
9:51 p.m.: 911, 911 hang-up (Pearl Drive), no cause for complaint;
9:58 p.m.: 911, 911 call non-emergency (Beachview Drive), accidental/defective alarm;
11:24 p.m.: suicide threats (address not published), no cause for complaint;

SUNDAY MAY 10
1:18 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive), no cause for complaint;
1:22-1:54 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
1:25 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Central Street), checked/secure;
1:28 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Central Street), checked/secure;
1:40 a.m.: extra patrols (Front Street), checked/secure;
2:00 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Central Street), spoken to;
2:16 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Pleasant Street), spoken to;
8:19 a.m.: 911, 911 call non-emergency (Joslin Road), 911 non-emergency call;
10:56 a.m.: ambulance needed (Mill Glen Road), removed to hospital;
12:37 p.m.: fire/automatic box alarm (Hyde Park Drive), accidental/defective alarm;
12:41 p.m.: traffic enforcement (Baldwinville Road @ Town Farm Road), info taken;
2:22 p.m.: animal complaint (Glenallen Street), referred to ACO;
3:13 p.m.: MV operating erratically (Central Street), spoken to;
3:27 p.m.: Keep The Peace (Central Street), advised legal help;
5:30 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Pearl Drive), removed to hospital;
5:36 p.m.: Fire Department call/general (Ipswich Drive), assisted;
5:54 p.m.: Fire Department call/general (Ipsiwch Drive), assisted;

6:52 p.m.: fire alarm (School Street), services rendered;
7:34 p.m.: MV stop (Main Street), traffic citation issued;
7:45 p.m.: ambulance needed (Maple Street), removed to hospital;
8:37 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Rose Court), removed to hospital;
9:50 p.m.: 911, trespassing (Laurel Street), report taken;
9:51 p.m.: mental health issue (address not published), spoken to;
10:39 p.m.: welfare check/general (Baldwinville State Road), report taken;
10:41 p.m.: 911, trespassing (Laurel Street), arrest;
11:45 p.m.: MV stop (Central Street), verbal warning;

Arrests:
Kenneth Morlock, age 54, 167 Pearl St, Winchendon, MA, charged with: failure to stop for police; reckless operation of motor vehicle; marked lanes violation; passing violation; speeding-rate of speed exceeding posted limit.

MONDAY MAY 11
12:21 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Hale Street), no fire service necessary;
12:49-3:01 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
2:33 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive), no cause for complaint;
3:25 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Ipswich Drive), no fire service necessary;
4:25 a.m.: traffic enforcement (Baldwinville Road @ Town Farm Road), services rendered;
8:13 a.m.: property found (Central Street), info taken;
8:28 a.m.: sex offender registration (Old Gardner Road), info taken;
8:33 a.m.: investigation (Central Street), investigated/report taken;
9:46 a.m.: sex offender registration (Walnut Street), info taken;
10:23 a.m.: parking violation (Juniper Street), spoken to;
10:29 a.m.: Town Bylaw violation (North Street), investigated/report taken;
10:30 a.m.: animal complaint (Brown Street), referred to ACO;
10:31 a.m.: animal complaint (Central Street), referred to ACO;
10:40 a.m.: Town Bylaw violation (North Street), investigated/report taken;
10:46 a.m.: Town Bylaw violation (Juniper Street), investigated/report taken;
10:47 a.m.: MV stop (Pearl Street), verbal warning;
11:53 a.m.: ambulance needed (Hyde Park Drive), accidental/defective alarm;
12:52 p.m.: accident (Maple Street), info taken;
1:43 p.m.: officer requested (Central Street), spoken to;
1:52 p.m.: officer requested (Alger Street), spoken to;
2:12 p.m.: 911, property damage (Northern Heights Drive), no cause for complaint;
3:00 p.m.: animal complaint (Maple Street), returned to home or family;
3:31 p.m.: 911, 911 call non-emergency (River Street), accidental/defective alarm;
3:52 p.m.: info/general (Mill Street), referred to ACO;
3:55 p.m.: officer requested (Cedar Terrace), report taken;
4:02 p.m.: property found (North Royalston Road), property seized;
4:35 p.m.: officer requested (Cedar Terrace), spoken to;
6:08 p.m.: civil complaint (Cedar Terrace), spoken to;
6:14 p.m.: Keep The Peace (Maple Street), info taken;
6:23 p.m.: 911, MV operating erratically (Glenallen Street), advised officer;
6:39 p.m.: vandalism (Laurel Street), report taken;
7:08 p.m.: 911, 911 call non-emergency (Maple Street), spoken to;
7:43 p.m.: info/general (Laurel Street), spoken to;
10:07 p.m.: repossession of a vehicle (Highland Street), info taken;
11:18 p.m.: 911, suspicious (other) (Krantz Road), no police service necessary;

TUESDAY MAY 12
12:09 a.m.: noise complaint (Hill Street), spoken to;
1:00 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive), no cause for complaint;
1:05-2:49 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
1:09 a.m.: extra patrols (Railroad Street), no cause for complaint;
1:35 a.m.: extra patrols (Bike Path, Central Street), no cause for complaint;
2:10 a.m.: extra patrols (Juniper Street), no cause for complaint;
4:05 a.m.: traffic enforcement (Baldwinville Road @ Town Farm Road), services rendered;
11:33 a.m.: Keep The Peace (Maple Street), assisted;
11:43 a.m.: MV stop (Old Gardner Road), written Warning;
12:26 p.m.: 911, brush fire (Spring Street), fire extinguished;
1:00 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Central Streeet), removed to hospital;
1:11 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (School Square), no fire service needed;
2:23 p.m.: MV stop (Elmwood Road), verbal warning;
3:33 p.m.: power outage (Brown Street), referred to other agency;
4:13 p.m.: officer requested (Cedar Terrace), no cause for complaint;
4:17 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Front Street), removed to hospital;
6:19 p.m.: Keep The Peace (Elm Street), services rendered;
6:37 p.m.: fire, unknown type (Harrisville Circle), spoken to;
7:45 p.m.: officer requested (Maple Street), report taken;
8:52 p.m.: ambulance needed (School Street), removed to hospital;
9:04 p.m.: 911, transport (Spring Street), transport;
9:20 p.m.: smoke (Central Street), services rendered;
9:43 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Spring Street), removed to hospital;

WEDNESDAY MAY 13
1:22-3:11 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
7:00 a.m.: animal complaint (Spring Street), referred to ACO;
10:08 a.m.: 911, MV operating erratically (Gardner Road @ Glenallen Street), arrest;
10:38 a.m.: Keep The Peace (Elm Street), assisted;
11:10 a.m.: trespass notice entry (Maple Street), info taken;
11:25 a.m.: investigation (Memorial Drive), report taken;
1:04 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Prospect Street), removed to hospital;
1:45 p.m.: welfare check/general (Central Street), gone on arrival;
2:17 p.m.: welfare check/general (Benjamin Street), services rendered;
3:36 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Ready Drive), removed to hospital;
3:50 p.m.: mutual aid, cover station (Fitzwilliam NH, Church Street), call cancelled;
4:14 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), verbal warning;
4:29 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), verbal warning;
4:38 p.m.: info/general (Benjamin Street), advised officer;
5:23 p.m.: MV stop (Teel Road), traffic citation issued;
6:03 p.m.: assist other police department (Cedar Terrace), spoken to;
6:54 p.m.: MV stop (Central Street), written warning;
7:18 p.m.: MV stop (Front Street), written warning;
8:14 p.m.: 911, 911 call non-emergency (Central Street), 911 non-emergency call;
9:52 p.m.: 911, assault (Court Street), report taken;
10:08 p.m.: 911, info/directions (Otter River Road), transport;
10:32 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Central Street), removed to hospital;

Arrests:
Keith Richard Cosentino, age 38, 9 Blake St Apt. #3, Jaffrey, NH, charged with: operating MV with suspended license, possession of Class E drug (3), possession of Class A drug.