Winchendon, MA

Communications Committee

The Communications Committee will discuss restructuring for FY27, including its mission, membership, and whether to dissolve and reform. This follows discussions at the July 13 and August 10, 2026 Board of Selectmen meetings, initiated by BOS Chair Andrew Beauvais. The committee will also consider adding a youth member and a Commission on Disabilities representative.

• Committee restructuring for FY27
• Review of Board of Selectmen discussions on July 13 and August 10, 2026
• Consider adding youth member and Commission on Disabilities representative
• Possible dissolution and reformation of the committee
• Potential expansion to a 'Community Engagement' committee

Council on Aging

The Winchendon Council on Aging is holding a special meeting to continue discussing the naming of the Old Murdock Senior Center building. The discussion will be led by consultant Jane LaPointe, and members are asked to review previously provided information.

• Continue discussion on naming the Old Murdock Senior Center at 52 Murdock Ave.
• Special meeting led by consultant Jane LaPointe
• Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, 9/1/2026, 11AM to 12PM

Planning Board

Town Clerk

The Town Clerk has issued the warrant for the 2026 State Primary, to be held Tuesday, September 1, 2026, from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 P.M. at Precincts 1, 2, and 3, located at 52 Murdock Avenue, Winchendon. Voters will cast ballots for candidates for offices including U.S. Senator, Governor, and other state and county positions. The agenda is the official notice and ballot listing for this election.

• State Primary election on September 1, 2026, 7:00 A.M.–8:00 P.M. at 52 Murdock Avenue
• Offices on ballot: U.S. Senator, Governor, Lt. Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, Treasurer, Auditor, U.S. Rep (3rd District), Councillor (8th District), State Senator, State Rep, District Attorney, Register of Probate
• Candidates listed include Edward J. Markey, Maura Healey, Kimberley Driscoll, Andrea Joy Campbell, William Francis Galvin, Deborah B. Goldberg, Diana DiZoglio, Seth Moulton, and others
• Polling locations posted: Hyde Park Community Building, Winchendon Town Hall, Beal's Memorial Library, Waterville Plaza, Ipswich Community Center

Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School

Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School

The Workforce Subcommittee of the Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School will meet to review and approve previous minutes and discuss the proposed superintendent goals for the 2026-2027 school year. The agenda also includes a placeholder for other items not anticipated 48 hours before the meeting. This is a routine administrative meeting with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Review and approve previous minutes
• Review proposed superintendent goals for 2026-2027

Finance Committee

Historical Commission / Historic District

The Winchendon Historic Commission is holding its regular monthly public meeting via Zoom. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as roll call, minutes, announcements, public comments, and old/new business, with no specific substantive topics listed.

• Regular monthly meeting held virtually via Zoom
• Agenda includes roll call, minutes, announcements, public comments, member comments, old/new business, and adjournment

Fire Station Building Committee

The Winchendon Fire Station Committee is meeting to discuss the cost of metal garages for fire trucks and possible costs for modular buildings, with presentations from Kevin Sutton and K. Wante. The agenda also includes approval of minutes, next steps, and public comment. This is a working session focused on facility options, not a final decision.

• Cost of metal garages for fire trucks (presenter: Kevin Sutton)
• Schematic and possible cost for modulars (presenter: K. Wante)
• Review of Aug. 11, 2026 minutes
• Public comment period

Library Board of Trustees

The Beals Memorial Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss and vote on an emergency policy and an AI statement, as well as review updates on grants, subcommittee reports, and the capital plan. The meeting includes routine items like approving minutes and reports, plus old and new business items.

• Vote on Emergency Policy
• Vote on AI statement
• Follow-up on ABA parking, Tree Festival, Indie Book Fair
• Update on Capital Plan and future Book Sale location
• Trustee Job Description discussion

School Committee

Conservation Commission

Conservation Commission

Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School

The Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School Policy Subcommittee will meet to review and potentially adopt several school policies, including those on competency determination, food services, curriculum, and non-discrimination. The agenda includes approval of prior meeting minutes and a working spreadsheet review. This is a routine policy review meeting with no major funding or construction decisions.

• Review and adoption of meeting minutes from 7/21/26
• Review of policies on competency determination (UKF) and food services (EF, EFBA, EFC, EFCA, EFD)
• Review of curriculum research and development policies (IGB, IGA/IGD)
• Review of medication administration policies (JLCD, JLCDC)
• Review of non-discrimination and harassment policies (AC, AC-R, AC-S, ACA, ACAA, ACAB)

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Winchendon Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on a special permit application from Allain Sitework, LLC to build three 7,500 sq ft contractor garages at 0 School Street. The board will also continue a previously continued hearing on a special permit to convert a single-family home to a two-family dwelling at 10 Cummings Road. The meeting includes routine items like minutes approval and public comment.

• Public hearing: Special permit for three 7,500 sq ft contractor garages at 0 School Street (Map 1, Parcel 239), in C2 and 1180-R districts
• Continued public hearing: Special permit to convert single-family to two-family dwelling at 10 Cummings Road (Map 8, Parcel 53), applicant Robert Grady
• Minutes from 7/1/26 to be reviewed
• Public comment period for non-agenda items

Cultural Council

The Winchendon Cultural Council is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, updating event reimbursements, and planning for the next grant cycle due August 28. They will also discuss a meet-and-greet event and schedule meetings through December. The agenda is mostly administrative and planning-focused.

• Approve meeting minutes from 6/17/2026
• Update on event reimbursement statuses
• Priorities for next Grant Cycle (due August 28)
• Shared Google calendar of events
• Meet & Greet: time for arrival and set up, confirming food/drink

Other

The Montachusett Metropolitan Planning Organization (MPO) will meet to review amendments to the FFY 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP) and receive an overview of the Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) with its tentative development schedule. The agenda also includes public comments, approval of June minutes, and updates from MassDOT and transit partners. This is a routine business meeting with no final votes on major projects listed.

• Review amendments/adjustments to FFY 2026-2030 Transportation Improvement Program (TIP)
• Overview of Regional Transportation Plan (RTP) and tentative development schedule
• Approval of June 17, 2026 meeting minutes
• Updates from MassDOT Highway Division, Transit, MJTC, and MRPC
• Tentative MPO meeting schedule through end of calendar year

Fire Station Building Committee

The Winchendon Fire Station Committee is meeting to discuss priorities for the fire station, with Chief Smith providing a prioritized list. The committee will also review and walk through the fire station, and discuss the cost of metal garages for fire trucks. Public comment and member comments are on the agenda.

• Discussion on priorities with Chief Smith's list
• Review/walk through of the fire station
• Cost of metal garages for fire trucks
• Public comment period

Charter Bylaw Review Committee

The Winchendon Charter & Bylaw Review Committee is holding a Zoom meeting to continue its live review of the town charter, discuss next steps for charter review, and begin a bylaw review discussion. The agenda includes public comments and member comments, but no specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Live review of the Charter
• Next steps for Charter Review
• Bylaw Review discussion
• Next meeting dates

Council on Aging

The Winchendon Council on Aging is meeting to hear a guest speaker on veterans' housing, review director and chairman updates, and discuss program planning. A key item is choosing a new name for the Murdock Building and Senior Center, led by consultant Jane LaPointe. The agenda also includes updates on the Livable Winchendon Project, fall programs, and a GALA event.

• Guest speaker Stephanie Marchetti on new Veterans' Housing
• Review wording of Program Committees and update membership
• Partnering with Parks and Rec for programs in building
• Plan fall/holiday special events for public
• Discuss/choose name for Murdock Building and Senior Center

Planning Board

The Winchendon Planning Board is meeting to continue a public hearing on a Special Permit, Site Plan Approval, and Stormwater Management Permit for the redevelopment of the Winchendon Furniture Company property into 22 residential apartments. The property is owned by Seed Amor Enterprises, LLC and is located in the Planned Development District. The board will also review minutes from previous meetings and take public comment.

• Continued public hearing for Special Permit, Site Plan Approval, and Stormwater Management Permit at 61 Railroad Street
• Proposed redevelopment of Winchendon Furniture Company into 22 residential apartments
• Property identified as Assessors Map 5A3 Parcel 198, 5133 Parcels 4, 34, 136, 173
• Owner: Seed Amor Enterprises, LLC
• Minutes review for meetings on 4/17, 4/21, 5/5, 6/16, 8/4

Town Clerk

The Winchendon Town Clerk will conduct tabulator testing for the State Primary scheduled for September 1, 2026. The testing takes place on August 18, 2026 at 9:00am in the 2nd Floor Auditorium at Town Hall, 109 Front Street. This is a procedural item to prepare voting equipment for the upcoming primary.

• Tabulator testing for State Primary on September 1, 2026
• Testing at 9:00am on August 18, 2026
• Location: 2nd Floor Auditorium, Town Hall, 109 Front Street

Winchendon Ad-Hoc Youth Commission

The Winchendon Youth Commission is meeting to discuss and vote on officer positions (Chair, Vice Chair, Clerk) and an amendment to Article IV, Section 4 of its bylaws, with updates from the Town Manager and Executive Assistant. The agenda also includes planning for the September Teen Night and reflecting on the August Teen Night and Town Cleanup Project.

• Vote on amendment to Article IV, Section 4 of Bylaws
• Discussion and vote on Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk roles
• Finalize September Teen Night: flyer, theme, inventory list
• Reflection on August Teen Night
• Town Cleanup Project updates from Chair, DPW, Town Manager

Parks & Recreation

The Winchendon Parks & Recreation Commission is meeting to receive the coordinator's update, recap recent events, and review upcoming activities. They will also discuss new business, including a recap of a meeting with the North County Land Trust and planning for Haunted Fair Trails. The meeting is open to the public.

• Recap of Into The Floyd, 4EverFab, Italian Street Fest, and First Softball Batting Clinic
• Upcoming events: Private Park Rental (Aug 21), Softball Batting Clinics (Thursdays through Sep 3), BINGO (Aug 27), Open Mic Night & Picnic in the Park (Aug 28), Blues Brew & BBQ (Aug 29)
• New Business: Meeting with North County Land Trust recap
• New Business: Haunted Fair Trails planning
• Minutes approval and public comments

Historical Commission / Historic District

This is a routine monthly meeting of the Winchendon Historic Commission with no substantive decisions or discussions listed. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items such as roll call, minutes, announcements, and public comments.

Agricultural Commission

The Winchendon Agricultural Commission is meeting to discuss new farmers in town, available farmer resources, an animal nuisance letter, and a farmers market update. The agenda includes public and member comments, and the chair may add or remove items.

• New farmers in town
• Farmer resources
• Animal nuisance letter
• Farmers market update

Economic Development Task Force

The Winchendon Economic Development Task Force is meeting to review July meeting minutes, receive updates from the Town Manager and members, and discuss the distribution locations for the Discovery Map. The main new business is a discussion of future strategy and areas of focus. The agenda is largely procedural, with no votes or specific proposals listed.

• Review and approval of July 1, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discuss Discovery Map distribution locations
• Discussion of future strategy and areas of focus

Housing Authority

The Winchendon Housing Authority board is holding a special monthly meeting. The agenda includes the executive director's report, reviews of open federal and state modernization programs, and reviews of budgeted work items. No committee or tenant council reports, unfinished business, or new business items are listed beyond a vote on board resolutions.

• Review of open Federal Modernization programs
• Review of open State Modernization programs
• Review of budgeted Federal work items
• Review of budgeted State work items
• Review and vote on Board Resolutions

Other

The combined MEDD/MRCEDS Committee and Montachusett Brownfields Group will meet online to consider approving the final edited Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) and a regular meeting schedule through June 2027. The Brownfields Group will also consider using EPA grant funds for Phase One environmental site assessments at two former industrial properties in Baldwinville, and will hear updates on previously approved sites.

• Approval of final edited Regional Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy (CEDS)
• Approval of regular combined meeting schedule through June 2027
• Consideration of $7,200 EPA grant for Phase One ESA at 17 State Road, Baldwinville (former Woodskill, Inc.)
• Consideration of $5,900 EPA grant for Phase One ESA at 25 Central Street, Baldwinville (former Morlock's/Valliere's Garage)
• Updates on previously approved brownfield sites, including projects in Athol, Fitchburg, Groton, Leominster, Lunenburg, and Shirley

Fire Station Building Committee

The Winchendon Fire Station Committee is holding its first organizational meeting. They will elect a chair and vice-chair, hear public comments, and discuss new business including a conversation with the Fire Chief and the committee's meeting frequency and location. No old business or minutes are on the agenda.

• Election of Chair and Vice-Chair
• Discussion with Fire Chief
• Discussion of meeting frequency and location
• Public comments and announcements

Finance Committee

The Winchendon Finance Committee will review year-to-date financials, discuss a recent meeting with the Town Manager and Accountant, and consider a proposal to reduce the committee from 7 to 5 members following a resignation. Department reports from Fire, Police, Library, DPW, and Parks & Rec are also on the agenda.

• Review of Year to Date financials
• Discussion of David Alexander's resignation and potential reduction of committee size from 7 to 5 members
• Update from meeting with Town Manager and Accountant
• Department reports: Fire, Police, Library, Senior Center (needs appointment), DPW, Parks & Rec

Charter Bylaw Review Committee

The Winchendon Charter & Bylaw Review Committee is holding a Zoom meeting to review and vote on meeting minutes and continue a live review of the town charter. The agenda includes public comments and member comments. No specific charter changes or proposals are listed.

• Vote on approval of meeting minutes
• Live review of the town charter

Winchendon Redevelopment Authority

The Winchendon Redevelopment Authority is holding a regular meeting to vote on minutes, bills, and financial reports, and to discuss updates on several ongoing projects including Hillview Business Park subdivision, Beech Street Park, and 4 Summer Drive improvements. The agenda also includes a new business item on a camera monitoring schedule.

• Approval of minutes from July 13, 2026 regular meeting
• Bill payment of $200 to Jenelle Sroczynski for July 13 meeting
• Hillview Business Park subdivision update
• Beech St. Park update including QR code, outstanding invoices, project contact info, water wheel, granite/plaque, and DEP update
• 4 Summer Drive fencing, signage, and camera update

Board of Selectmen

The Winchendon Board of Selectmen will hold a regular meeting with several appointments, license applications, and votes on old and new business. Key actions include voting on a Buy Recycled Policy, a Complete Streets Policy, and an article on disposing of surplus materials valued under $10,000. The board will also consider multiple permits and licenses for local events and businesses.

• Vote on Article 9 Complete Streets Policy
• Vote on Article Disposal of Surplus Materials and Equipment valued at less than $10,000
• Special one-day wine and malt licenses for Italian Festival (Aug 15) and Blues Brew & BBQ (Aug 29)
• Entertainment permits for Lickity Splitz (Aug 25) and Fanelli Amusements carnival (Oct 1-4)
• Appointments to Council on Aging, Library Board of Trustees, Youth Commission, and Fire Station Building Committee

School Committee

The Winchendon School Committee will hold a public meeting to vote on adopting the District Strategic Plan and accepting FY27 funds from the Murdock Trust. The agenda also includes a superintendent's report with budget updates, a review of FY25 student activities, and a description update from Monty Tech. Public comment is scheduled, and the meeting is ADA accessible.

• Vote to adopt the District Strategic Plan
• Vote to accept Murdock Trust Fund FY27 funds
• Superintendent's report with budget update
• FY25 Student Activities Review update
• Monty Tech Representative description update

The Winchendon School Committee approved acceptance of $200,000 in Murdock Trust funds for fiscal year 2027, and approved the District Strategic Plan on second reading. The committee also amended and approved the July 23, 2026 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included informational updates on the interim principal search, student activity account audit, and Monty Tech representative description.

• Approved acceptance of $200,000 Murdock Trust funds for FY27 (unanimous)
• Approved District Strategic Plan on second reading (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of July 23, 2026 as amended (unanimous)

Winchendon Ad-Hoc Youth Commission

The Winchendon Youth Commission will meet to vote on a proposed amendment to Article IV, Section 4 of its bylaws. The agenda also includes discussion of an August Teen Night event, recruitment for appointments, and a park cleanup project. The meeting will begin with public comment and review of prior minutes.

• Vote on Bylaw Amendment — Article IV, Section 4
• Discussion of August Teen Night
• Recruitment — Discuss Appointment
• Park Cleanup Project — Updates from Maddy
• Logo Discussion — Feedback: Implementation

School Committee

The School Committee's Policy Subcommittee will meet to review proposed updates to policy C: General School Administration. The meeting is scheduled for August 6, 2026, at the Central Office Conference Room. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Review proposed updates to policy C: General School Administration

Audit Committee

The Audit Committee is meeting to appoint a town resident to the committee. The body will also hold elections for Chair, Vice Chair, and potentially a Clerk.

• Appointment of new committee member
• Election of Chair
• Election of Vice Chair
• Election of Clerk

Planning Board

The Winchendon Planning Board will hold a public hearing regarding a site plan and stormwater permit request. The applicant seeks to build three 7,500 sq ft contractors' garages at 0 School Street.

• Public hearing for Site Plan Approval and Stormwater Management Permit at 0 School Street
• Proposal by Allain Sitework LLC to construct three 7,500 sq ft contractors' garages