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Wednesday, October 7, 2026

Winchendon sets trick-or-treating hours for Oct. 31 from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m..

Today in Winchendon

• Trick-or-treating hours set for Oct. 31. The town confirmed Halloween trick-or-treating will run from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 31 and urged residents to have fun and stay safe.Town of Winchendon
• Town posts notice on upcoming state election. Winchendon's town website posted a notice about an upcoming state election; residents can check townofwinchendon.com for registration deadlines and polling details.Town of Winchendon
• Town announces a community informational forum. Winchendon posted notice of a community informational forum; the topic, date and location are listed on the town's website.Town of Winchendon

Coming up

• Thu, Oct 8, 6:00 p.m.: Conservation Commission meets Thursday at Town Hall. Winchendon's Conservation Commission is scheduled to meet Thursday at 6 p.m. at Town Hall, 109 Front St.Town of Winchendon
• Thu, Oct 8: Building Committee has a meeting set for Thursday. Winchendon's Building Committee has a meeting scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 8, with agenda details posted on the town's online calendar.Town of Winchendon
• Thu, Oct 8, 1 to 8 p.m.: Library storywalk runs daily through Oct. 14. Beals Memorial Library's indoor storywalk featuring 'The Baddies' by Julia Donaldson runs on and off through Oct. 14 at the library, 50 Pleasant St.Winchendon Public Library
• Tue, Oct 13, 6:30 p.m.: Finance Committee meets Tuesday at Town Hall. Winchendon's Finance Committee is scheduled to meet Tuesday, Oct. 13, at 6:30 p.m. at Town Hall, 109 Front St.Town of Winchendon
• Tue, Oct 13: Housing Authority board has a meeting Tuesday. The Winchendon Housing Authority has a meeting scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 13, with details posted on the town's online calendar.Town of Winchendon
• Wed, Oct 14: Economic Task Force Committee meets Wednesday. Winchendon's Economic Task Force Committee has a meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 14, with details posted on the town's online calendar.Town of Winchendon
• Wed, Oct 14: Capital Planning Committee has a meeting Wednesday. Winchendon's Capital Planning Committee has a meeting scheduled for Wednesday, Oct. 14, with details posted on the town's online calendar.Town of Winchendon
• Wed, Oct 14, 10:00 a.m.: Friends of Beals Library meet Wednesday morning. The Friends of the Beals Library hold their monthly meeting Wednesday, Oct. 14, from 10 to 11:30 a.m. at 50 Pleasant St.Winchendon Public Library
• Thu, Oct 15: School Committee has a meeting set for Thursday. The Winchendon School Committee has a meeting scheduled for Thursday, Oct. 15, with agenda details posted on the town's online calendar.Winchendon Public Schools
• Sat, Oct 17: Free Haunted Happenings event set for Oct. 17. Winchendon Parks and Recreation is hosting Free Haunted Happenings, a family Halloween night, on Saturday, Oct. 17.Town of Winchendon
• Thu, Oct 22: Bingo at the Hub returns Oct. 22. Winchendon Parks and Recreation is holding a Bingo at the Hub event on Thursday, Oct. 22.Town of Winchendon
• Sat, Oct 24: Central Mass Irish Festival returns Oct. 24. The Central Mass Irish Festival is scheduled to return to Winchendon on Saturday, Oct. 24, through the Parks and Recreation events calendar.Town of Winchendon
• Sat, Oct 24: Mega Monster Mash costume party set for Oct. 24. Winchendon Parks and Recreation's Sunset Socials series hosts a Mega Monster Mash costume contest and party on Saturday, Oct. 24.Town of Winchendon

Recent editions

• Monday, October 5, 2026 — Winchendon logged 15 property deed transfers this week but sale prices remain undisclosed for most
• Saturday, October 3, 2026 — Winchendon's Parks and Recreation Department sets Fall Fest festivities for Saturday, Oct. 10
• Thursday, October 1, 2026 — Winchendon's Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee plan a joint meeting Monday as several town boards convene this week
• Tuesday, September 29, 2026 — Winchendon urges residents to complete health equity survey to help secure town funding
• Monday, September 28, 2026 — Only one of Winchendon's latest 12 registered property deeds lists a sale price
• Wednesday, September 23, 2026 — Winchendon urges residents to complete state health equity survey for funding consideration
• Monday, September 21, 2026 — Only one of 10 recent Winchendon property transfers listed a sale price in the town's latest real estate roundup