Winchendon Parks Commission plans seasonal events amid routine updates. The Parks and Recreation Commission reviewed recent event programming, including Taste of Winchendon and Stratton Players' The Princess Bride, and moved forward with planning for Montapalooza on May 30 and June's history-themed
Board of Selectmen approves warrant changes and wine permit. Chair Andrew Beauvais and Selectwomen Audrey LaBrie, Melissa Blanchard, and Erika Eitland voted unanimously to increase the Arts Lottery Revolving Fund to $15,000 on the town meeting warrant. The board also unanimously approved a special
WINCHENDON -- May 18, 2026, Ashburnham Board of Selectmen unanimously extends cannabis retailer's host community agreement deadline to December 31. The board approved the first amendment to the host community agreement with Eddie&
Winchendon Conservation Commission approves four septic and landscaping permits in May hearing. The five-member board unanimously approved negative determinations for new septic systems at 75 Island Road and 399 Maple Street, finding the work does not require a Wetlands Protection Act license. The
Winchendon Economic Development Task Force approves ornament design. Andrew Beauvais, Chair, brought the revised keepsake ornament design to a unanimous vote, removing the word "Christmas" to broaden appeal while retaining the year 2026 for collectability. The task force advanced planning for a $4
Winchendon Finance Committee flags $634,000 budget shortfall. Chair Thomas J. Kane Jr. presented a report that the committee unanimously approved, warning that anticipated revenues of $39.4 million will fall short of budgeted expenses of $40 million, leaving a $634,000 gap. The town must develop a
WINCHENDON -- May 12, 2026, Westminster Planning Board approved a business park bond reduction and voted to recommend the town preserve a large Chapter 61 parcel abutting Hager Park, while continuing a public hearing on
Winchendon Redevelopment Authority advances development portfolio toward state affordable housing goal. Chair Leston Goodrich presided over the May 11 meeting where the authority voted 3-0 to approve financial reports and to purchase Quicken software to address bank reconciliation discrepancies.
WINCHENDON -- May 11, 2026, Westminster Board of Selectmen reorganizes, approves Lexipol policy contracts and pickleball court painting. The board, meeting Monday, elected Mike Cooley as chair, Missy Banks as vice chair, and Sam Albert
Winchendon Historical Commission approves April minutes, schedules June meeting. The commission voted 4-0 to approve the April 14 minutes at its May 7 remote meeting, with Chairwoman Mary Harrington, members James McCrohon and George Haramondaris, and board secretary Janell Sroczynski