{ "city": "Winchendon", "state": "MA", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/townofwinchendon.com/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-08-05", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-08-05", "body": "Audit Committee", "headline": "Audit Committee to appoint new member and reorganize leadership", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08052026-3369", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-06", "body": "Winchendon Ad-Hoc Youth Commission", "headline": "Youth Commission to vote on bylaw amendment, discuss teen night and park cleanup", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-3378", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-06", "body": "School Committee", "headline": "Policy subcommittee to review updates to General School Administration policy", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08062026-3380", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-10", "body": "Winchendon Redevelopment Authority", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08102026-3379", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-11", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08112026-3382", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-12", "body": "Agricultural Commission", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122026-3381", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-12", "body": "Historical Commission / Historic District", "headline": "Historic Commission regular monthly meeting with no specific action items", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08122026-3368", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Planning Board", "headline": "Planning Board to hear proposal for three contractors' garages on School Street", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-3377", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Parks & Recreation", "headline": "Parks & Recreation Commission announces $50,000 grant for NFC Fitness Court", "summary": "The Parks & Recreation Commission will review recent events and plan upcoming August activities. The board will discuss the distribution of newsletters and a private field rental on August 28, 2026.", "agenda_url": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-3376", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-03", "body": "Board of Health", "headline": "Board of Health to review fee schedules and tobacco permits", "summary": "The Board of Health will discuss updates to its fee schedule and a new tobacco permit for One Stop Convenience. The board also intends to appoint a representative to the Fire Station Building Committee.", "agenda_url": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08032026-3375", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-30", "body": "Board of Selectmen", "headline": "Board of Selectmen approves one-day wine license for community concert", "summary": "The Winchendon Board of Selectmen will hold a special meeting to conduct routine business, including announcing audio/video recording disclosure and approving a one-day wine and malt license for a concert at Winchendon Community Park Amphitheater.", "agenda_url": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07302026-3373", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-30", "body": "School Committee", "headline": "School Committee and Board of Selectmen to discuss Monty Tech representative", "summary": "The Winchendon Board of Selectmen and School Committee will hold a special joint meeting. The body will discuss and potentially appoint a representative for Monty Tech.", "agenda_url": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07302026-3371", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-30", "body": "Board of Selectmen", "headline": "Board of Selectmen to consider wine and malt license for Into the Floyd Concert", "summary": "The Board of Selectmen and School Committee are holding a joint special meeting. The agenda includes an appointment for a Monty Tech representative and a permit request for a short-term alcohol license.", "agenda_url": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07302026-3370", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-29", "body": "Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School", "headline": "Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School to consider telephone system lease", "summary": "The Municipal Representative Appointment Meeting will discuss the closing of the FY26 budget and athletic field complex renovations. The body is also considering the approval of a 5-year lease with Icon for a new telephone system.", "agenda_url": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07292026-3372", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-29", "body": "Charter Bylaw Review Committee", "headline": "Charter & Bylaw Review Committee to conduct live review of Charter", "summary": "The Charter & Bylaw Review Committee will meet via Zoom to review and vote on meeting minutes. The committee is scheduled to conduct a live review of the Town Charter.", "agenda_url": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07292026-3374", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-28", "body": "Library Board of Trustees", "headline": "Library Board to discuss Long Range Plan, grants, and interview a trustee candidate", "summary": "The Winchendon Library Board of Trustees will meet to discuss the Long Range Plan and Action Plan, receive a grants update, and hear subcommittee reports on ABA parking, the Book Sale, and the Capital Plan. The board will also interview a candidate for Library Trustee, set meeting dates for the rest of 2026, and review an Emergency Policy and Trustee Job Description.", "agenda_url": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07282026-3366", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "School Committee", "headline": "School Committee to vote on recycling outdated electronics", "summary": "The Winchendon School Committee will hold a public meeting to discuss the Superintendent's update on the Strategic Plan draft and a budget update. A vote is scheduled on a motion to approve the recycling of outdated and damaged electronics. No items are on the consent agenda or old business.", "agenda_url": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-3367", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-23", "body": "Winchendon Ad-Hoc Youth Commission", "headline": "Youth Commission to vote on bylaw amendments and discuss park cleanup project", "summary": "The Winchmond Youth Commission will meet to discuss and vote on two bylaw amendments, review officer roles, and receive updates on a park cleanup project. The meeting also includes a logo discussion, recruitment efforts, and a reflection on the July Teen Night.", "agenda_url": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07232026-3365", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School", "headline": "Policy subcommittee reviews student restraint and AI policies", "summary": "The Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School’s 2026-2027 Policy Subcommittee meets to review and potentially adopt minutes from April 8, 2026, and discuss policies on student restraint, artificial intelligence, and cell phone use. The group also reviews a working spreadsheet and considers any late items.", "agenda_url": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-3352", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Council on Aging", "headline": "Council on Aging meets Tuesday to discuss mission and age-friendly updates", "summary": "The Winchendon Council on Aging will convene at the Old Murdock Senior Center to review business notes, director’s report, and programs. A consultant-led discussion on the council’s mission and goals will continue, with attendees asked to review pre-meeting materials.", "agenda_url": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-3363", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Zoning Board of Appeals", "headline": "Zoning Board to inspect 10 Cummings Road for special permit", "summary": "The Zoning Board of Appeals will conduct a site visit at 10 Cummings Road to review the property in connection with Special Permit Application 26-01. No decisions or deliberations will occur during the inspection.", "agenda_url": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-3359", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-21", "body": "Parks & Recreation", "headline": "Parks & Rec to discuss Winchendon Community Park rebranding and upcoming events", "summary": "The Winchendon Parks & Recreation Commission will meet to discuss a rebranding of Winchendon Community Park, review a private event proposal, recap recent events, and approve minutes. The agenda also includes a coordinator’s report and public comment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07212026-3364", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Finance Committee", "headline": "Finance Committee to discuss FY26 year-to-date transfers with Selectmen", "summary": "The Finance Committee will meet jointly with the Board of Selectmen to discuss FY26 year-to-date transfers. The committee will also review and approve minutes from the June 9 meeting and receive YTD reports. The meeting includes public input and member comments.", "agenda_url": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-3356", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Board of Selectmen", "headline": "Joint meeting to discuss FY26 end-of-year transfers", "summary": "The Board of Selectmen and Finance Committee will hold a joint meeting to discuss and vote on FY26 end-of-year transfers. The agenda contains only this one substantive item, along with procedural announcements and adjournment.", "agenda_url": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-3362", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-14", "body": "Housing Authority", "headline": "Winchendon Housing Authority reviews 2027 annual plan at public hearing", "summary": "The Winchendon Housing Authority invites tenants and the public to review its proposed Annual Plan for fiscal year 2027, including capital improvements, maintenance plans, and operating budget. A public hearing is scheduled for 1:30 PM on July 14, 2026, at 108 Ipswich Drive, with options to submit comments in person, by email, or in writing.", "agenda_url": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07142026-3315", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Board of Selectmen", "headline": "Selectmen to vote on new water/sewer penalty fees and appoint multiple board members", "summary": "The Board of Selectmen will hold a joint meeting with the Board of Health at 6:30 PM. They will discuss and vote on a new water and sewer penalty fee for failing to swap out old meters, accept two state grants (Robinson Broadhurst and DCR Rail Trail), and appoint members to the Economic Development Task Force. A public hearing is scheduled for a National Grid pole petition on River Street.", "agenda_url": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-3361", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Board of Health", "headline": "Board of Health to vote on new member Lauren Raps in joint meeting with Selectmen", "summary": "The Board of Health is holding a joint meeting with the Board of Selectmen to discuss and vote on appointing Lauren Raps as a new Board of Health member. The agenda is otherwise procedural, with no other substantive items listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-3360", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "Winchendon Redevelopment Authority", "headline": "Winchendon Redevelopment Authority to approve June minutes and $200 bill", "summary": "The Winchendon Redevelopment Authority will hold a regular meeting on July 13, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. in the 4th Floor Conference Room, 109 Front Street. The agenda includes voting to approve the minutes from the June 8, 2026 meeting and a $200 bill submitted by Jenelle Sroczynski. Financial reports will also be approved.", "agenda_url": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-3355", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Winchendon Ad-Hoc Youth Commission", "headline": "Youth Commission to finalize logo, plan teen drop-ins and July Teen Night", "summary": "The Winchendon Youth Commission is meeting to discuss old business including finalizing the commission logo, planning teen drop-in events, and updating recruitment flyers. New business items include organizing a July Teen Night and a Banner Project. The meeting also includes public comment and approval of previous minutes.", "agenda_url": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-3354", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-09", "body": "Conservation Commission", "headline": "Conservation Commission to review three applications including Lakeview Drive and Route 202 projects", "summary": "The Conservation Commission will hold hearings on a retaining wall and shoreline work at 26 Lakeview Drive, landscaping at 56 Beachview Drive, and a road washout repair on Route 202, plus consider a Certificate of Compliance for 226 Lakeview Drive.", "agenda_url": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07092026-3358", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Charter Bylaw Review Committee", "headline": "Charter & Bylaw Review Committee holds routine Zoom meeting with no substantive decisions", "summary": "The Winchendon Charter & Bylaw Review Committee met via Zoom to review meeting minutes and discuss the town charter. No ordinances, zoning changes, or contracts were voted on. The committee reviewed minutes from June 16, 2026, and discussed the charter in a live review session.", "agenda_url": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-3357", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "Historical Commission / Historic District", "headline": "Winchendon Historic Commission regular monthly meeting", "summary": "This is a routine monthly meeting of the Winchendon Historic Commission. The agenda contains only standard procedural items such as roll call, minutes, announcements, public comments, member comments, old business, new business, and setting the next meeting date. No specific decisions or substantive discussions are listed.", "agenda_url": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-3353", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.townofwinchendon.com/AgendaCenter" } ] }