Parks Commission approves new rental fee structure and free concert series. Chair Deb Kane and the Winchendon Parks and Recreation Commission unanimously voted to set ticketed event daily rental rates at $2,700 or 10 percent of gross receipts, whichever is higher, with a $6,000 per day maximum. The
Winchendon Historical Commission discusses National Grid poles. The commission, meeting January 14, took a 4-0 vote to approve December minutes and discussed National Grid's planned telephone poles in the Historic District, with Chairwoman Mary Harrington expressing concern about poles and wires on
Economic Development Task Force resets agenda around beautification. Chair Andrew Beauvais and members unanimously approved prior meeting minutes and agreed to meet on the second and fourth Wednesdays of each month as a unified group. The task force will focus on community beautification and pride
Finance Committee reviews three-year trends, identifies fixed-cost pressures. Chair Thomas J. Kane Jr. presented analysis of FY23 through FY26 spending, identifying health insurance and retirement as fixed costs representing 55 percent of the operating budget in FY23 at $9.215 million against a
Winchendon Cultural Council approves budget adjustments and surplus redistribution. Chair Dani Cutler guided approval of program reductions including "Salsa and Sangria" from $1,500 to $1,400 and "Cultivating Culture" from $500 to $400, with motions seconded by Joanna Draugsvold and Renee Eldredge
Finance Committee hears FY25 close update and discusses tax bill spike. Accountant Anna Noyes reported fiscal 2025 books closing by month's end with no department-spending concerns, while Treasurer Katie Medina and Town Manager Bill McKinney attributed the recent jump in real estate tax bills to
Winchendon School Committee approves three-year superintendent contract and preliminary FY27 budget. Superintendent Charlotte King's contract was unanimously approved for the term of July 1, 2026 through June 30, 2029. Business Manager Liz Latoria presented the preliminary FY27 budget at
Ashburnham Board of Selectmen unanimously opposes proposed Route 119 motel, citing residential zoning concerns.
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