The Winchendon Courier
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Week of July 10 to July 17, 2025

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 July 14 - July 18, 2025:

Monday, 7/14: Beef cabbage, roasted potatoes & red peppers, rye bread, chilled fruit.
Tuesday 7/15: Garlic/lemon fish, corn, creamed spinach, multigrain bread, gelatin.
Wednesday 7/16: (cold) Tortellini salad with peas, cucumber & tomato salad, oat bread, cookie.
Thursday 7/17: Marry Me Chicken, couscous, green beans, roll, orange.
Friday 7/18: Turkey chili, brown rice, cornbread, mandarins.

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/home/news/fy26-senior-work-application, 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.


Economic Development Task Force Members Needed

The Town of Winchendon is in search of five residents with relevant professional experience to serve on the Economic Development Task Force.

The Economic Development Task Force purpose is to identify, promote, and facilitate opportunities for sustainable economic growth in Winchendon. The primary focus will be on attracting new investment and encouraging responsible land development through proactive business engagement and the development of strategic incentives, while supporting the retention and expansion of existing businesses.

Key Objectives:

    Locate and engage with prospective businesses across a range of industries.
  • Encourage new investment and land development in town.
  • Develop a strategic economic development plan aligned with the town's long-term goals.
  • Serve as an advisory group to the Board of Selectmen, providing policy and program recommendations.
  • Generate a list of properties and parcels of land for sale and/or ready for development.
  • Target developers who specialize in rural or small-town projects.
If interested sent letters of interest to ddennis@winchendon-ma.gov or mail to Town of Winchendon Attn: Debra Dennis 109 Front Street Winchendon MA 01475


Take the TOY TOWN TROLLEY On Saturdays Beginning January 11! FREE!

Beginning on Saturday, January 11, the Toy Town Trolley will be making three circuits around Winchendon and up to the Rindge shopping areas every Saturday. Rides are FREE to all residents! This service is funded by a grant from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation (MassDOT) and sponsored by the Town of Winchendon, the Winchendon CAC, the Winchendon Council on Aging and the Winchendon CCAP Task Force.

NOTE: ORIGINAL SCHEDULE HAS CHANGED. Each circuit will start at Hyde Park and stop at the end of Pearl Drive, the Town Hall bus shelter, Dollar Tree Plaza, the YMCA/GFA bus shelter, CVS, the fire station bus shelter, Ipswich Drive, the end of Ready Drive, the end of Goodrich Drive and the Winchendon Community Park. From there the trolley will head up 202 (so you don't have to!) and stop to let off shoppers at Tractor Supply, Market Basket/Marshalls, Walmart and Hannaford. It then returns to Not Just Produced and Sippin' Serendipity and immediately starts its next circuit with Hyde Park. Shoppers who were let off on the first through fourth circuits can reboard the trolley for home when it returns.

The first circuit starts at Hyde Park at 9:15 a.m. and the last circuit leaves Hannaford at 2:51 p.m.

For a grid of the complete updated schedule with times, see https://docs.google.com/spreadsheets/u/0/d/1E0NiGrFeB_wtjV61TCosVYm0p5g4dKQ6vExvOrI9288/htmlview. For a map of the route, see bit.ly/3W9gGYG. Printed copies are available at the Senior Center (52 Murdock Ave), Winchendon CAC/The Hub (5 Summer Dr), the Clark YMCA (155 Central St) and Not Just Produced (290 Central St).

If you have questions, concerns or suggestions, contact winchendonccap@gmail.com or call 978-297-3155.

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/home/webforms/contact-us


Applications Open for Vendor Spaces at the 2025 Fall Festival

The 9th Annual Winchendon Fall Festival, to be held on Saturday, October 11, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., is now accepting applications for vendor spaces on Central Street. Contact Nicole Roberts at nroberts@winchendon-ma.gov or 978-297-3537 with any questions or if you wish to volunteer on the day of the event. (We always need more help!) Again, we wish to express our gratitude to everyone for their continued support of this great event.

Access the application information here:

fall_festival_application_tow_2025.pdf


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 & Past Meetings, 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



H.O.P.E. Summer Camp

H.O.P.E. is offering (3) two-week sessions throughout the summer! All sessions are FREE for the ages of 5 through 13 years old!
Meals & Snacks are provided!

Sessions will run: Monday-Friday 8:30 a.m. UNTIL 3:00 p.m.
Located at: 29 Pleasant Street, Gardner MA

Each Session Offers:

~ Hands-on Learning of the Themed Week
~ Team Building
~ Social & Emotional Skill Building
~ S.T.E.A.M. Projects

1st Session July 7 - July 18
Week 1: Pirates Theme
Week 2: Ocean Theme
(Gardner Transportation Offered)

2nd Session July 21 - August 1
Week 3: Space Exploration
Week 4: Fairy Tales & Fantasy
(Gardner Transportation Offered)

3rd Session August 4 - August 15
Week 5: Animals & Nature
Week 6: Sports & Music
(Winchendon Transportation Offered)

To sign up and register contact:
Ash Hayes
978-277-1846
Ahayes@hopegardner.org


FREE Meals for KIDS all summer long at Toy Town Elementary!

"Summer Eats" program run by Project Bread will run at Toy Town Elementary School, 175 Grove Street, Winchendon.

  • All kids and teens up to age 18!
  • Program runs June 23 through August 15, 12:00 - 1:00 p.m. - Closed July 4
  • Free lunch Monday through Thursday!
  • NO ID or Registration required!
  • Kids do not need to be residents of Winchendon or enrolled in Winchendon Public Schools
  • Fun activities each day!
  • No grab and go options available. Lunches will be served on site.
For more information, see https://projectbread.org/summer-eats-program


Planning Board Members Needed

The Planning Board has two open positions. If interested send letters of interest to nroberts@winchendon-ma.org and ddennis@wincendon-ma.org.

The Planning Board is responsible for land planning, reviews and recommends changes to the Zoning Bylaw and Zoning Map. It regulates land development according to the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Winchendon Zoning Bylaw, the Subdivision Rules and Regulations and the Site Plan Rules and Regulations. The Board makes recommendations on accepting or discontinuing public ways; and grants special permits for certain land uses.


Fire Department Offering Free COVID-19 Test Kits to Residents

To all Winchendon residents, the Winchendon Fire Department has been able to secure multiple boxes of COVID-19 home test kits at no cost through a program with MA State DPH. Feel free to stop by the station and pick up what you need for you and your family. Here at WFD we will continue to search for ways to bring any additional care possible to our residents. The Fire Department is located at 405 Central St, Winchendon, and the business phone number is 978-297-2324.


Opening on the Finance Committee as of July 1

The Finance Committee will have a vacancy effective July 1, 2025. The duty of the Committee is to investigate the financial affairs of the town, including receipts of and expenditures by the different departments, or any Town Officer; the methods in which the town business is conducted; the general conduct of the town affairs; and all the articles in town warrants for town meetings referred to it; and, in the discharge of its duties, shall have free access to all books of accounts, books of record and all accounts, bills, and vouchers on which money has been or may be paid from the town treasury. If interested in serving on the Finance Committee, send letters of interest with your experience to ddennis@winchendon-ma.gov or mail to Town of Winchendon Attn: Debra Dennis 109 Front Street Winchendon MA 01475


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 April 14, 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.

Bylaw/Charter Review Committee - 2 vacancies
Cultural Council - 13 vacancies
Fence Viewer and Field Driver - 1 vacancy
Finance Committee - 1 vacancy
Historical District Commission - 2 alternate vacancies
Parks & Recreation - 1 vacancy
Zoning Board of Appeals - 1 alternate vacancy

If you'd like more information about any of these positions or are interested in being considered for an appointment, contact the Town Manager's office at 978-297-0085, or send a letter of interest to ddennis@winchendon-ma.gov or Town Manager, 109 Front Street Dept. 1, Winchendon MA 01475.

For a description of each board or committee, see: https://www.townofwinchendon.com/sites/g/files/vyhlif8401/f/uploads/july_town_boards_and_commissions.pdf (PDF).


Employment

New Listings!

The Farm Stand is hiring 18+ staff for weekend shifts. Email Jody Mendoza at info@farmingislife.org if interested. The Farm Stand is a new retail business located at 244 School Street, Winchendon, MA, selling fresh local produce, groceries and baked goods, and select wine.

TOWN OF WINCHENDON
109 Front Street, Dept 1, Winchendon, MA 01475-1758

Town Accountant - Town of Winchendon

The Town of Winchendon with a population of 10,364 and a budget of $36 million is seeking a highly qualified individual to join its management team in the role of Town Accountant. The position manages the development and execution of the accounting operations of the town. Professional accounting and auditing work related to the maintenance of the Town's financial records and the expenditure of Town funds in compliance with Mass. General Laws and the Town's Charter. This position involves considerable interaction with department heads and staff, including the School Department. The position establishes policies and procedures to ensure fiscal accountability for all departments, reconciliation of town financial records, assistance with budgeting and capital planning, and preparation of various reports.

Supervises the Assistant Town Accountant.

Minimum qualifications include a bachelor's degree in accounting, finance or related field; five to seven years of progressively responsible experience in accounting, of which at least three years are in municipal accounting, or an equivalent combination of education and experience; knowledge of Massachusetts municipal government procedures, general laws, and procurement; MUNIS financial software and possession or ability to obtain certifications as a Massachusetts Certified Governmental Accountant or Certified Public Accountant. Some knowledge of Massachusetts procurement preferred.

This is a benefited, non-union 40 hour week position, Monday through Thursday, with some flexibility. Salary range is $80,000 - $90,000 DOQ. Resumes accepted until position is filled with preliminary review of resumes to occur May 8, 2025 at 12:00PM. For full job description, please select the link below. Please send your letter of introduction and resume to Town of Winchendon, Attn: William McKinney, Town Manager, 109 Front Street, Dept. 1, Winchendon, MA 01475 or email bmckinney@winchendon-ma.gov. The Town of Winchendon is an EOE/AA employer.

For complete job description, see https://www.townofwinchendon.com/home/pages/job-opportunities


TOWN OF WINCHENDON
109 Front Street, Dept 1, Winchendon, MA 01475-1758

Director of Public Works and Facilities

The Town of Winchendon is seeking a Director of Public Works and Facilities for a 40 hour per week position to provide under the direction of the Town Manager and in accordance with Town policies and objectives, direct the Winchendon Department of Public Works, including planning, organizing, and controlling all functions and activities, such as highway maintenance and construction, sanitary and storm sewer maintenance and construction, solid waste disposal, traffic and parking control, parks and recreation maintenance, water supply and distribution, and snow removal. Starting salary is $105,000-$115,000. Submit resume and cover letter to: William McKinney, Town Manager, 109 Front Street, Department 1, Winchendon, MA 01475 or by email to bmckinney@winchendon-ma.gov no later than June 3, 2025. Position will remain open until filled.

For complete job description, see https://www.townofwinchendon.com/home/pages/job-opportunities


TOWN OF WINCHENDON
The Community Connector
Part-Time Driver

The Community Connector is a microtransit system run by the Town of Winchendon and the Winchendon CAC. The Community Connector's mission is to provide dependable, reliable, and sustainable community-centered transportation for all persons to connect to economic opportunities, healthy food options, community resources, medical care, and essential services regardless of access to a personal vehicle.

The Community Connector is looking for a part-time driver. The driver will drive a bus owned by our partner, MART, and will be trained by MART. The driver may also be required to drive vehicles owned by the Town of Winchendon and the Winchendon CAC. No CDL required for any vehicle. Drivers complete pick-ups and drop-offs scheduled for them by dispatch. Drivers may also be required to drive the Toy Town Trolley, a fixed route between Winchendon and Rindge, NH.

Salary: $17.03/hour
Hours: Mon, Tues, Fri 9-3. Must be available at least one Saturday a month. Other shifts when available. Up to 25 hours/week.

Community Connector drivers:

  • Practice defensive driving and follow all rules of the road
  • Assist riders, especially seniors, getting in and out of vehicles
  • Must be able to lift up to 10 lbs (this includes walkers, stepstools and other items)
  • Inform dispatch and/or the transportation coordinator when any vehicle requires maintenance
  • Keep vehicles clean
  • Drive vehicles provided by the Community Connector
  • Complete driver training with MART
  • Shadow a veteran driver prior to their first shift
  • Are CORI checked by the Town of Winchendon
  • Have their driving record checked by the Winchendon CAC
  • Are drug tested and complete a physical with MART during onboarding
Requirements:
  • Must have a valid driver's license
  • Must have personal car insurance or non-owner car insurance
To apply: Please fill out an application for the Town of Winchendon and send it to Katie@communityconnector.co or drop it off at Old Murdock Senior Center, 52 Murdock Ave, Winchendon MA, during the hours of Monday-Thursday, 9am-3pm. In the section Position You Are Applying For, please put Part-Time Driver. No resume or cover letter is required. Download an application at https://www.townofwinchendon.com/home/pages/job-opportunities.


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 JULY 3
12:16 a.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), verbal warning;
12:59-1:27 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
3:06 a.m.: 911, burglary / breaking & entering (other town, Jarvenpaa Road), services rendered;
5:27 a.m.: 911, MV accident, no injuries (Teel Road), report taken;
5:42 a.m.: welfare check/general (Town Farm Road), services rendered;
7:15 a.m.: dog bite (High Street), referred to ACO;
8:29 a.m.: animal complaint (Brown Street), referred to ACO;
8:39 a.m.: trespassing (Central Street), spoken to;
11:20 a.m.: ambulance needed (Pleasant Street), removed to hospital;
12:01 p.m.: disabled vehicle (Front Street @ School Street), spoken to;
12:29 p.m.: officer requested (Mechanic Street), spoken to;
1:47 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Town Farm Road), removed to hospital;
2:19 p.m.: animal complaint (Central Street), referred to ACO;
2:46 p.m.: animal complaint (Ready Drive), referred to ACO;
3:26 p.m.: disturbance (Elmwood Road), report taken;
3:39 p.m.: 911, 911 call non-emergency (Baldwinville Road), advised office;
4:34 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Main Street), removed to hospital;
4:43 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Spring Street), no fire service necessary;
4:57 p.m.: MV accident with injuries (Glenallen Street @ Spring Street), removed to hospital;
7:05 p.m.: harassment (Mechanic Street), spoken to;
8:41 p.m.: extra patrols (Central Street), checked/secure;
9:12 p.m.: noise complaint (Central Street), advised officer;
9:18 p.m.: 911, noise complaint (Alger Street), spoken to;
10:02 p.m.: fire alarm (Hyde Park Drive), services rendered;
10:22 p.m.: officer requested (Ash Street), no cause for complaint;
10:40 p.m.: MV operating erratically (Spring Street), unable to locate;

FRIDAY JULY 4
12:39-2:20 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
1:04 a.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road @ Old Gardner Road), verbal warning;
1:17 a.m.: extra patrols (Toy Town Pub, Railroad Street), no police service necessary;
1:19 a.m.: extra patrols (Chick's Tavern, Pleasant Street), no police service necessary;
1:21 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive), checked/secure;
1:34 a.m.: extra patrols (CAC, Summer Street), checked/secure;
1:36 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Main Street), checked/secure;
1:54 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Housing Authority, Pearl Drive), checked/secure;
2:14 a.m.: extra patrols (Goodrich Drive), checked/secure;
9:55 a.m.: 911, 911 hang-up (River Street), no police service necessary;
10:21 a.m.: MV operating erratically (Spring Street @ Emerald Street), unable to locate;
10:23 a.m.: officer requested (River Street), report taken;
10:32 a.m.: officer requested (Ready Drive), referred to ACO;
10:34 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Robbins Road), removed to hospital;
11:37 a.m.: 911, accident (Glenallen Street @ Spring Street), report taken;
11:48 a.m.: property found (Spring Street), services rendered;
4:28 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Main Street), removed to hospital;
4:52 p.m.: noise complaint (Chestnut Street), spoken to;
5:02 p.m.: animal complaint (Brown Street), referred to ACO;
5:22 p.m.: assist citizen (West Street), spoken to;
5:39 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), summons;
6:41 p.m.: 911, assault (Woodlawn Avenue), report taken;
6:52 p.m.: 911, threats (Glenallen Street), summons;
8:51 p.m.: 911, noise complaint (Whitney Street), unable to locate;
8:59 p.m.: noise complaint (Krantz Road), spoken to;
9:15 p.m.: 911, noise complaint (Phyllis Road), spoken to;
9:19 p.m.: noise complaint (Sibley Road), spoken to;
9:36 p.m.: 911, noise complaint (Krantz Road), advised officer;
10:21 p.m.: 911, MV operating erratically (Spring Street), unable to locate;
10:29 p.m.: 911, noise complaint (Brown Street), spoken to;
11:08 p.m.: unwanted party (Main Street), unwanted subject/party removed;
11:24 p.m.: noise complaint (Maynard Street), unable to locate;
11:34 p.m.: noise complaint (Mill Street), unable to locate;

Summons:
Richard L Thibodeau, age 49, 315 Sherbert Rd, Ashburnham, MA, charged with: operating MV with suspended license, subsequent offense.
Jeremy A Williams, age 31, 147 Glenallen St, Winchendon, MA, charged with: vandalize property c266 §126A.

SATURDAY JULY 5
12:40 a.m.: disabled vehicle (Lincoln Avenue Extension), assisted;
5:36-5:37 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
6:11 a.m.: 911, officer requested (School Street), no police service necessary;
7:00 a.m.: animal complaint (Ready Drive), referred to ACO;
10:48 a.m.: 911, fire alarm (Pearl Drive), accidental/defective alarm;
11:38 a.m.: illegal dumping (Ash Street), referred to DPW;
11:48 a.m.: disabled vehicle (Baldwinville State Road), assisted;
1:17 p.m.: officer requested (North Royalston Road), assisted;
2:30 p.m.: MV accident, no injuries (Pearl Street), report taken;
3:29 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Cottage Street), removed to hospital;
3:47 p.m.: officer requested (other town, Monomonac Trail), spoken to;
4:09 p.m.: assist other police department (Leominster, Central Street), assisted;
4:18 p.m.: 911, burglar alarm (West Monomonac Road), checked/secure;
4:39 p.m.: summons service (Ready Drive), summons served;
5:56 p.m.: MV stop (Baldwinville State Road), verbal warning;
6:03 p.m.: summons service (Oak Street), unable to serve;
7:11 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), verbal warning;
7:35 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), written warning;
7:45 p.m.: MV stop (Spring Street @ Lake Street), written warning;
7:49 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), verbal warning;
8:57 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (School Street), removed to hospital;
9:08 p.m.: larceny (Ready Drive), info taken;
9:34 p.m.: noise complaint (Oak Street), unable to locate;
9:46 p.m.: 911, disturbance (Front Street), spoken to;
9:52 p.m.: noise complaint (Pond Street), spoken to;

SUNDAY JULY 6
1:37 a.m.: noise complaint (Alger Street), unable to locate;
1:45 a.m.: extra patrols (Toy Town Pub, Railroad Street), no police service necessary;
1:46 a.m.: extra patrols (Chick's Tavern, Pleasant Street), no police service necessary;
2:35 a.m.: extra patrols (Central Street), no police service necessary;
7:00 a.m.: animal complaint (Hale Street), referred to ACO;
11:54 a.m.: burglar alarm (Lincoln Avenue Extension), secured building;
3:16 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Baldwinville State Road), removed to hospital;
3:27 p.m.: animal complaint (Alger Street), referred to ACO;
3:53 p.m.: 911, brush fire (Doyle Avenue), fire extinguisher;
6:40 p.m.: 911, animal complaint (other town, East Rindge Road), referred to other PD;
6:44 p.m.: MV stop (Front Street @ Lincoln Avenue), written warning;
7:29 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Ipswich Drive), removed to hospital;

7:52 p.m.: info/general (Pleasant Street), spoken to;
8:25 p.m.: animal complaint (Webster Street), referred to ACO;
8:37 p.m.: officer requested (Front Street @ Lake Street), spoken to;
9:13 p.m.: property damage (Lincoln Avenue), report taken;
10:14 p.m.: investigation (Webster Street), info taken;
10:25 p.m.: animal complaint (Mill Street), unable to locate;

MONDAY JULY 7
12:58 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive), checked/secure;
1:07-2:44 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
1:09 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Spring Street), checked/secure;
1:26 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Housing Authority, Pearl Drive), checked/secure;
1:32 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon CAC, Summer Drive), checked/secure;
5:21 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Alger Street), removed to hospital;
7:30 a.m.: Department of Public Works call/general (Ash Street), referred to DPW;
9:00 a.m.: investigation (Main Street), services rendered;
9:08 a.m.: investigation (Brown Street), services rendered;
9:33 a.m.: 911, MV operating erratically (Spring Street @ Gardner Road), unable to locate;
9:55 a.m.: animal complaint (Mill Street), referred to ACO;
10:07 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Emerald Street), removed to hospital;
10:54 a.m.: fraud (Glenallen Street), spoken to;
11:09 a.m.: fraud (Webster Street), report taken;
12:35 p.m.: harassment (Hyde Park Drive), spoken to;
2:11 p.m.: sex offender registration (Central Street), assisted;
2:13 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Prospect Street), removed to hospital;
2:26 p.m.: ambulance needed (School Street), removed to hospital;
2:42 p.m.: disabled vehicle (Front Street), advised officer;
2:44 p.m.: sex offender registration (Walnut Street), assisted;
3:45 p.m.: investigation (Ready Drive), spoken to;
3:47 p.m.: Fire Department call/general (Old Centre), services rendered;
4:24 p.m.: fire/automatic box alarm (Railroad Street), services rendered;
4:30 p.m.: officer requested (Lincoln Avenue), report taken;
4:30 p.m.: officer requested (Pleasant Street), spoken to;
4:49 p.m.: 911, accident (Crescent Road), report taken;
5:28 p.m.: accident (Central Street), report taken;
6:06 p.m.: investigation (Ready Drive), spoken to;
7:31 p.m.: MV stop (Front Street @ Lincoln Avenue), verbal warning;
7:35 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Baldwinville State Road), call cancelled;
8:57 p.m.: harassment (Poplar Street), report taken;
9:20 p.m.: fire alarm (Main Street), accidental/defective alarm;
10:38 p.m.: registration check (Central Street), info given;
11:55-11:58 p.m.: building checks, all secure;

TUESDAY JULY 8
12:00 a.m.: extra patrols (Locked Up Storage), checked/secure;
12:11-3:45 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
12:16 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Ingleside Drive), spoken to;
1:00 a.m.: extra patrols (Railroad Street), checked/secure;
1:08 a.m.: registration check (Central Street), info given;
1:20 a.m.: open door/window/gate (Central Street), checked/secure;
1:22 a.m.: suspicious vehicle (Main Street), checked/secure;
2:00 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Housing Authority, Pearl Drive), checked/secure;
3:15 a.m.: extra patrols (Goodrich Street), checked/secure;
8:34 a.m.: animal complaint (River Street), referred to ACO;
9:14 a.m.: MV stop (Spring Street), verbal warning;
10:07 a.m.: sex offender registration (Walnut Street), assisted;
10:18 a.m.: sex offender registration (Walnut Street), assisted;
10:38 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Central Street), removed to hospital;
11:17 a.m.: welfare check/elderly (address not published), spoken to;
11:52 a.m.: investigation (Webster Street), investigated/report taken;
11:55 a.m.: VIN inspection (Baldwinville Road), assisted;
2:06 p.m.: investigation (Ready Drive), report taken;
2:11 p.m.: fraud (School Street), report taken;
2:21 p.m.: animal complaint (Ready Drive), referred to ACO;
2:44 p.m.: threats (Goodrich Drive), spoken to;
3:21 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Robbins Road), report taken;
4:55 p.m.: welfare check/general (High Street @ Hospital Drive), unable to locate;
5:04 p.m.: 911, 911 call non-emergency (Polly's Drive), advised officer;
5:27 p.m.: MV stop (Ash Street), verbal warning;
5:28 p.m.: 911, officer requested (Town Farm Road), report taken;
7:39 p.m.: Fire Department call/general (River Street), services rendered;
8:36 p.m.: MV stop (Gardner Road), verbal warning;
8:43 p.m.: MV stop (Old Gardner Road @ Gardner Road), verbal warning;
9:19 p.m.: assault (Hyde Park Drive), report taken;
11:25 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Woodlawn Street), removed to hospital;
11:35 p.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive), checked/secure;
11:39 p.m.: building check (Central Street), checked/secure;
11:54 p.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Community Park, Ingleside Drive), checked/secure;

WEDNESDAY JULY 9
12:01 a.m.: suspicious person (Grove Street), unable to locate;
12:12 a.m.: investigation (Murdock Avenue), spoken to;
12:36-1:28 a.m.: building checks, all secure;
1:13 a.m.: extra patrols (Goodrich Street), checked/secure;
1:22 a.m.: extra patrols (Winchendon Housing Authority, Pearl Drive), checked/secure;
3:27 a.m.: extra patrols (Ready Drive), checked/secure;
7:26 a.m.: officer requested (Murdock Avenue), spoken to;
7:54 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Phyllis Road), removed to hospital;
8:06 a.m.: animal complaint (Front Street), referred to ACO;
9:01 a.m.: investigation (Highland Street), report taken;
10:39 a.m.: larceny (Happy Hollow Road), report taken;
11:24 a.m.: MV violations (Beachview Drive), report taken;
11:31 a.m.: 911, ambulance needed (other town, The Commons), removed to hospital;
11:44 a.m.: fire/automatic box alarm (Ash Street), services rendered;
12:24 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Murdock Avenue), removed to hospital;
12:25 p.m.: 911, suspicious person (Pleasant Street), spoken to;
12:32 p.m.: larceny (Mill Street), report taken;
2:01 p.m.: officer requested (River Street), report taken;
2:05 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Highland Street), removed to hospital;
2:32 p.m.: lock-out house (Baldwinville Road), assisted;
3:17 p.m.: animal complaint (River Street), referred to ACO;
4:16 p.m.: 911, 911 call non-emergency (Pleasant Street), advised officer;
6:26 p.m.: mutual aid to scene (Baldwinville, Circle Street), services rendered;
7:30 p.m.: MV stop (Stoddard Road), traffic citation issued;
8:27 p.m.: 911, mental health issue (address not published), removed to hospital;
8:45 p.m.: 911, welfare check/general (Spruce Street), report taken;
8:50 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Spring Street), removed to hospital;
10:51 p.m.: 911, ambulance needed (Central Street), removed to hospital;
11:39 p.m.: MV stop (Glenallen Street), verbal warning;
11:43-11:45 p.m.: building checks, all secure;

Legal Notices

Town of Winchendon
109 Front Street
Winchendon, Massachusetts 01475-1758
Legal Notice
Winchendon Conservation Commission

Pursuant to the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Town of Winchendon Wetlands Protection Bylaw, the Winchendon Conservation Commission will hold a public hearing on Thursday, August 14, 2025 at 6:05 pm to consider the Request for Notice of Intent filed by Centura Bay LLC, ownwr of 16B Maple Place parcel identified as Assessor's Map 5A4, Parcel 18. The proposed work includes septic system upgrade within the 100 foot buffer zone. The hearing will be held in the Second Floor Auditorium at Town Hall - 109 Front St., Winchendon, MA 01475. Alternative translation and accommodation for disabled persons is available by advance request.
For additional information email mmarro@townofwinchendon.com.


Town of Winchendon
109 Front Street
Winchendon, Massachusetts 01475-1758
Zoning Board of Appeals
PUBLIC HEARING NOTICE

Notice is hereby given that the Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a PUBLIC HEARING on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at 7:05pm to discuss the application for a Variance submitted by owner Ryan Forsythe for 181 Lakeshore Drive (Also known as Assessor's Map 5B4, Parcel 48) Winchendon, MA 01475. Variance request to allow placement of a 32x16 shed within 25' of the side setback per section 300-7.2 of the Winchendon Zoning Bylaws. Said property is located in a R80-Rural Residential Neighborhood. The hearing will be held in the Second Floor Auditorium at Town Hall - 109 Front St., Winchendon, MA 01475. All interested persons should plan to attend. Alternative translation and accommodation for disabled persons is available by advance request.
BY: Cynthia Carville, Chair
Winchendon Zoning Board of Appeals


Obituaries

Alfred J. Daneault

ALFRED J. DANEAULT
February 21, 1942 ~ July 7, 2025 (Age 83)

Alfred J. Daneault, born on February 21, 1942, in Gardner, Massachusetts, died on July 7, 2025. A longtime resident of Winchendon, Alfred was a dedicated worker for Foundry Winchendon.

Alfred was known for his love of the outdoors. He was often found fishing, a pastime that brought him immense joy and tranquility. He also had a passion for picnics and playing softball. He was a RedSox fan, a man who would help his neighbors when they were in need. He was a true Old Yankee and was the Salt of the Earth.

He is survived by his two children, Cynthia Drew and Michael Daneault; granddaughters, Sara (Matty) LeDoux, and Lea (Matt) Devlin; grandsons, Alfred (Crystal) III, and Randall Haberern, great grandchildren; Damien Monteverde, Hannah and Jack Devlin, and his sister Nancy Daneault. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joan Daneault, and his parents, Alfred and Ethel Daneault a sister June Duguay and brother Steven Daneault.

Alfred's life and legacy will be honored at Stone-Ladeau Funeral Home, 343 Central St., Winchendon, MA at a later date.

We invite those who knew and loved Alfred to leave their memories and upload photos to his memorial page. Your shared experiences will help keep his memory alive and provide comfort to his family during this time.