Parks and Recreation Commission approves Nature Detectives summer program. The Winchendon board unanimously approved Dylan Romanowski's motion to pursue a nature-based summer group contingent on park availability. The commission also unanimously approved purchasing season passes with lanyards, a
Board of Health approves raw milk variance for Smith's Country Cheese. Owner Allie Caitlin requested approval to sell raw milk from her farm following three passed state inspections and monthly unannounced inspections; the Board voted unanimously to approve the variance and directed Health Agent
Town Manager McKinney presents FY27 budget to Winchendon finance bodies. In a joint meeting on March 30, Vice-Chair Charles C. Corts presided over the Finance Committee while Board of Selectmen Chair Andrew Beauvais led the selectmen. Town Manager Bill McKinney and Superintendent Charlotte King
Winchendon board presents $40.1M budget amid utility rate hikes. Town Manager William McKinney presented the FY27 budget to the Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee on March 30, proposing $40.1 million in expenses and using $634,994 in free cash reserves. Water rates will increase 23 percent
Winchendon Economic Development Task Force hears state agency presentations, explores Christmas ornament program. Chair Andrew Beauvais provided updates on the Glenallen Mill project, with a site visit scheduled for March 28 to discuss next steps involving State Representative Jon Ziotnik and the
Winchendon Finance Committee hears $35.5M Montachusett Tech budget. The school's proposed FY2027 budget, up 2.5 percent from FY2026, includes a required Winchendon contribution of $580,921, an increase of $11,367. Superintendent Tom Brown and Business Manager Tammy Crockett reported that
Winchendon Board secures $825K state infrastructure grant. Chair Andrew Beauvais, Vice-Chair Tiffany Newton, and Member Audrey LaBrie unanimously approved the FY2026 Community Development Block Grant for Beech Street improvements including roadway repairs and sidewalk expansion on Summer Street.
Winchendon approves $21.5M school budget with staffing adjustments. The School Committee unanimously backed the FY27 budget of $21,525,206, comprising $18,667,547 in general fund and $3,666,273 in local contribution. The budget includes elimination of an unfilled Special Education position at
Winchendon Parks and Recreation approves $100 season pass for 2026. At its March 17 meeting, the commission unanimously approved the early bird season pass price, with Dylan Romanowski moving and Sharon Larochelle seconding. The commission also welcomed newly sworn members Anthony Bergeron and
Winchendon Charter and Bylaw Committee advances comprehensive bylaw review for town meeting. The committee met for three hours March 16 to discuss revisions across eight articles, including animal control definitions, solicitation policies, and municipal procedures. Members approved amended January
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