Winchendon opens cooling center at Clark Memorial YMCA amid summer heat
Winchendon has activated the Clark Memorial YMCA as a cooling center as the holiday weekend arrives under a heat advisory. The town homepage is directing residents to the YMCA for relief, while Town Hall will be closed Saturday for Independence Day. Starting Monday, July 6, Beals Memori…
Friday, July 3, The town's website is displaying a heat advisory notice directing residents to the Clark Memorial YMCA, which is open as a cooling center for anyone needing relief from the summer heat. Check the town homepage at townofwinchendon.com for current hours.
Saturday, July 4, Winchendon observes Independence Day. Town offices will be closed in recognition of the holiday. Residents should plan accordingly for any town hall business.
Monday, July 6, Beals Memorial Library kicks off a week packed with summer programming. The Summer Reading Club meets, Lego Club convenes, and Yoga with Chantal from Shadow Alchemy Wellness is offered for adults looking for a midday reset. That evening, the library hosts a Musical Movie Night screening of Hamilton.
Monday, July 6, The Board of Health holds its regular meeting. Check the town calendar at townofwinchendon.com/Calendar.aspx for agenda details and meeting time.
Tuesday, July 7, The Planning Board and the Parks and Recreation Committee each hold separate meetings. Also on Tuesday, the CFCE Storywalk and the Summer Reading Club continue at Beals, and the Teen Dungeons & Dragons Club meets at the library.
Wednesday, July 8, Parks and Recreation hosts Wandering Wednesdays, a recurring summer outdoor outing series. The Friends of the Beals Library hold their monthly meeting, and the Summer Reading Club meets again at the library. The Historic Commission also convenes Wednesday evening.
Thursday, July 9, The Conservation Commission holds its regular meeting, which includes a public hearing. Residents with matters before the commission should confirm details on the town calendar.
Monday, July 13, The Board of Selectmen meets in regular session.
Tuesday, July 14, The Winchendon Housing Authority holds a public hearing on its proposed Annual Plan for fiscal year 2027. The Finance Committee also meets Tuesday.
Wednesday, July 15, Capital Planning Committee convenes. Parks and Recreation holds another Wandering Wednesdays outing.
Saturday, July 18, Parks and Recreation presents Into the Floyd, An Interstellar Journey Into the Music of Pink Floyd, an evening concert event.
Friday, July 24, Parks and Recreation hosts a Free Community Open Mic & Picnic in the Park.
Saturday, July 25, The Reminisants perform an afternoon and evening concert, presented by Parks and Recreation.
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