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!

SATURDAY MAY 16
1:28 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive), no cause for complaint;
1:33-3:15 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
1:41 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Main Street), checked/secure;
2:03 a.m.: extra patrols (Goodrich Street), no cause for complaint;
3:14 a.m.: extra patrols (Bike Path, Central Street), no cause for complaint;
7:02 a.m.: accident (Forristall Road @ Elmwood Road), report taken;
7:34 a.m.: animal complaint (Central Street), advised officer;
9:07 a.m.: burglar alarm (Central Street), checked/secure;
9:08 a.m.: property found (Central Street), services rendered;
12:13 p.m.: disabled vehicle (Baldwinville State Road), no police service necessary;
12:30 p.m.: trespassing (Welch Road), spoken to;
1:52 p.m.: animal complaint (West Street), referred to ACO;
2:34 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Phyllis Road), removed to hospital;
4:33 p.m.: lock-out vehicle (Otter River Road), assisted;
5:52 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Front Street), assisted;
5:57 p.m.: disabled vehicle (Central Street @ Forristall Road), spoken to;
6:01 p.m.: info/general (Western Avenue), advised officer;
8:26 p.m.: disturbance/fight (Goodrich Drive), report taken;
8:57 p.m.: noise complaint (Webster Street), spoken to;
8:59 p.m.: registration check (Pearl Street @ School Street), checked/secure;
9:32 p.m.: 911, MV operating erratically (Ash Street), unable to locate;
9:40 p.m.: ATV complaint (Spring Street), unable to locate;
11:04 p.m.: disturbance/group (Tolman Road), dispersed gathering;
11:43 p.m.: noise complaint (Webster Street), dispersed gathering;

SUNDAY MAY 17
12:14 a.m.: noise complaint (Spring Street), spoken to;
12:15 a.m.: ATV complaint (North Ashburnham Road), gone on arrival;
2:05 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive), no cause for complaint;
2:08 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Central Street), checked/secure;
2:15 a.m.: open door/window/gate (Main Street), checked/secure;
2:22 a.m.: extra patrols (Goodrich Street), checked/secure;
2:35 a.m.: extra patrols (Bike Path, Central Street), no cause for complaint;
2:49 a.m.: 911, disturbance/fight (Central Street), investigated/report taken;
8:50 a.m.: burglar alarm (Maple Street), checked/secure;
10:00 a.m.: 911, officer requested (Goodrich Drive), spoken to;
11:20 a.m.: officer requested (Goodrich Drive), spoken to;
12:24 p.m.: 911, MV accident with injuries (West Street @ School Street), report taken;
12:53 p.m.: 911, fight (Central Street), report taken;
1:36 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Highland Street), removed to hospital;
2:00 p.m.: Keep The Peace (Maple Street), assisted;
3:22 p.m.: recovered property (Maple Street), property seized;
4:03 p.m.: 911, MV accident, no injuries (River Street), report taken;
4:39 p.m.: info/general (Town Farm Road @ Baldwinville Road), advised officer;
4:43 p.m.: 911, tree down on wires (Glenallen Street), referred to DPW;
5:20 p.m.: info/general (Juniper Street), spoken to;
6:16 p.m.: assist other police department (School Street), message delivered;
7:12 p.m.: ambulance needed (Hyde Park Drive), no fire service necessary;
7:19 p.m.: welfare check/general (Pearl Drive), protective custody;
7:40 p.m.: ambulance needed (Lakeshore Drive), removed to hospital;
7:50 p.m.: illegal burn (Alger Street), fire extinguished;
8:30 p.m.: property found (Hale Street), info taken;
9:00 p.m.: 911, animal complaint (Wendell Drive), info given;
9:10 p.m.: animal complaint (Phyllis Road), returned to home or family;
9:21 p.m.: suspicious vehicle (South Royalston Road), gone on arrival;
9:34 p.m.: harassment (Woodlawn Street), spoken to;
Summons:
Kirk M Sweeney Sr, age 56, 120 Winchendon Rd, Royalston, MA, charged with: uninsured motor vehicle, unregistered motor vehicle, no inspection sticker.

Protective Custody:
Shawn M Fleming, age 42, homeless, Winchendon, MA, charged with: protective custody.

MONDAY MAY 18
12:43 a.m.: 911, disturbance (Hospital Road), services rendered;
1:58-2:34 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
2:02 a.m.: open door/window/gate (Main Street), checked/secure;
2:40 a.m.: extra patrols (Goodrich Street), no cause from complaint;
4:24 a.m.: traffic enforcement (Baldwinville Road @ Town Farm Road), services rendered;
6:35 a.m.: 911, larceny (Mechanic Street), investigated/report taken;
7:00 a.m.: Department of Public Works call/general (Forristall Road @ Elmwood Road), referred to DPW;
9:27 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Central Street), removed to hospital;
10:36 a.m.: assist other agency (Pearl Street), advised officer;
10:37 a.m.: MV stop (Glenallen Street), verbal warning;
11:12 a.m.: animal complaint (Harvard Street), referred to ACO;

11:13 a.m.: animal complaint (Front Street), referred to ACO;
11:53 a.m.: 911, lift assist (Crescent Road), services rendered;
1:26 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Brown Street), removed to hospital;
1:56 p.m.: investigation (Franklin Street), services rendered;
3:17 p.m.: fire/automatic box alarm (Linden Street), accidental/defective alarm;
4:18 p.m.: animal complaint (Brown Street), spoken to;
4:35 p.m.: illegal burn (Central Street), spoken to;
6:24 p.m.: MV stop (Central Street), unable to locate;
6:46 p.m.: disabled vehicle (Pleasant Street), no police service necessary;
6:47 p.m.: investigation (Front Street), spoken to;
6:59 p.m.: investigation (Front Street), spoken to;
7:04 p.m.: 911, MV operating erratically (Spring Street), unable to locate;
7:08 p.m.: registration check (Front Street), info given;
7:09 p.m.: MV stop (Front Street), verbal warning;
7:35 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (High Street), no fire service necessary;
8:03 p.m.: investigation (Front Street), spoken to;
8:24 p.m.: stolen vehicle (Front Street), report taken;

TUESDAY MAY 19
12:43 a.m.: officer requested (Central Street), spoken to;
12:51 a.m.: ambulance needed (Winter Street), removed to hospital;
2:27-2:49 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
2:30 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Memorial Drive), checked/secure;
2:42 a.m.: open door/window/gate (Spring Street), checked/secure;
2:46 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Spring Street), checked/secure;
8:22 a.m.: MV stop (Elmwood Road), verbal warning;
10:47 a.m.: fire department call/general (Woodlawn Street), services rendered;
11:21 a.m.: ambulance needed (Hyde Park Drive), services rendered;
12:08 p.m.: illegal burn (North Royalston Road), services rendered;
12:32 p.m.: 911, accident (Spring Street), report taken;
3:16 p.m.: mutual aid to scene (other town, Hosley Road), call cancelled;
3:29 p.m.: 911, officer requested (Hyde Park Drive), report taken;
4:37 p.m.: lock-out house (Pleasant Street), assisted;
6:54 p.m.: assault (Court Street), summons;
7:28 p.m.: welfare check/general (Ipswich Drive), transport;
8:00 p.m.: burglar alarm (Sibley Road), accidental/defective alarm;
9:01 p.m.: transport (Gardner, Super 8), transport;
9:18 p.m.: 911, brush fire (Spring Street), no fire service necessary;

Summons:
Juvenile arrest, age 16, charged with: A & B with a dangerous weapon; vandalize property c266 §126A.

WEDNESDAY MAY 20
12:29-3:44 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
1:20 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Spring Street), checked/secure;
1:51 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Main Street), spoken to;
2:59 a.m.: info/general (Central Street), info taken;
3:52 a.m.: 911, fire alarm (Spring Circle), false alarm;
6:34 a.m.: wires down (Central Street @ Spring Street), services rendered;
7:46 a.m.: panic alarm (School Street), call cancelled;
9:26 a.m.: sex offender registration (Walnut Street), assisted;
2:39 p.m.: fire alarm (River Street), accidental/defective alarm;
4:07 p.m.: MV stop (River Street), verbal warning;
4:22 p.m.: MV stop (Maple Street), verbal warning;
4:31 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), verbal warning;
4:43 p.m.: MV stop (Oak Street), verbal warning;
4:55 p.m.: investigation (Front Street), investigated/report taken;
5:12 p.m.: MV stop (Oak Street), verbal warning;
5:37 p.m.: MV stop (School Street), verbal warning;
6:05 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), verbal warning;
6:06 p.m.: MV stop (MV stop (Pearl Street), traffic citation issued;
6:24 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (School Street), removed to hospital;
6:41 p.m.: info/general (Glenallen Street), advised officer;
7:36 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), verbal warning;
7:43 p.m.: MV stop (River Street), verbal warning;
7:53 p.m.: MV stop (Main Street), verbal warning;
8:09 p.m.: MV stop (Main Street), verbal warning;
8:15 p.m.: MV stop (Whitney Street), verbal warning;
8:21 p.m.: MV stop (Main Street), verbal warning;
8:24 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), verbal warning;
8:31 p.m.: tree down (Cummings Road), removed traffic hazard;
8:38 p.m.: MV stop (School Street), verbal warning;
8:41 p.m.: MV stop (School Street), verbal warning;
8:52 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), verbal warning;
8:59 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), verbal warning;
9:03 p.m.: smoke (Rose Court), unfounded;
9:12 p.m.: MV stop (Pine Street), verbal warning;
9:12 p.m.: MV stop (School Street), verbal warning;
9:21 p.m.: MV stop (Krantz Road), verbal warning;
9:22 p.m.: MV stop (Krantz Road), verbal warning;