School Committee approves Murdock High program of studies. Principal David Fredette presented the program, built from student input, and the committee voted unanimously to accept it. In other actions, the committee unanimously approved accepting two complimentary Worcester Railers tickets from the
Finance Committee reviews state revenue trends and budget methodology. The committee examined Chapter 70 state education aid of $14,486,386 and overall state aid increases of roughly $100,000, while noting school choice sending tuition dropped from $960,000 to $891,000. Chair Thomas Kane raised
Winchendon Redevelopment Authority appoints member, accepts property offer for $5,000. The Authority unanimously endorsed Michele Comeau, a longtime business owner and Audit Committee member, to fill a vacant board seat, and accepted a $5,000 offer from residents Art LeRay and Deven LeRay to
The Winchendon Historic Commission requested office space and additional budget during its February 5 meeting. Chair Mary Harrington and Member Janell Sroczynski met with Town Manager McKinney to pursue office space within Town Hall. The commission reviewed ongoing improvements at 179 Front Street
Council on Aging establishes subgroup for Age-Friendly North Central MA planning. The board received a presentation from Chelsey Patriss, Executive Director of the Community Health Network for North Central Massachusetts, regarding the Age-Friendly North Central MA Plan, which engages 27
Winchendon's Commission on Disabilities discussed support for a library bathroom upgrade and reviewed the status of a $30,000 grant for accessibility ramps at community locations. Chair Renee Eldredge reported that the group's Facebook page has grown to 106 followers, and members are working on
Parks Commission confirms spring events, notes membership update. The Winchendon Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously approved minutes from January 20 at its February 3 meeting. Donna O'Connor is on the agenda for the Board of Selectmen on February 9 for appointment to the commission.
Winchendon School Committee unanimously approves Title IX policy at January meeting. Superintendent Charlotte King presented survey results showing gains in graduation rates and early-grade literacy but persistent concerns about MCAS proficiency, low SAT scores, student sense of belonging, and
Charter Bylaw Review Committee divides charter and bylaw articles among members for offline February work. The committee, chaired by Ron Muse and attended by Marc Dowart, Monique Connor, and Yvonne Senecal, assigned Article 24 to Muse, Articles 25 and 26 to Connor, and additional articles to
Winchendon Redevelopment Authority unanimously authorizes $4,000 local match for Rail Trail grant. Chair Leston Goodrich and members Mike Barbaro and Garrett Wante voted 3-0 to approve the 20 percent match for a Rail Trail grant application funding trash and recycling containers on the YMCA to
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