Winchendon Meeting Roundup: Boards Tackle Alcohol Licenses, School Policies, and Charter Review
Winchendon's boards and committees covered a wide range of business over the past two weeks, from alcohol licenses for a community concert to school policy reviews and a live review of the Town Charter. All recent meetings listed below were agenda-only at the time of this report — minutes have not yet been published, so no outcomes or vote tallies are available. Readers should consult official minutes once posted for confirmed decisions.
Board of Selectmen: Wine License for Into the Floyd Concert
The Board of Selectmen held a special meeting on July 30, 2026, that included a request for a one-day wine and malt license for Miranda Jennings, tied to the Into the Floyd Concert at Winchendon Community Park Amphitheater, 86 Ingleside Road. The license would cover August 6–8, 2026, with sales on August 8 only from 6 p.m. to 10 p.m. The same meeting also included an appointment of a Monty Tech representative, held jointly with the School Committee.
School Committee: Electronics Recycling Vote and Budget Update
The Winchendon School Committee met on July 23, 2026, with a scheduled vote on a motion to approve the recycling of outdated and damaged electronics. The agenda also included a Superintendent's update on the Strategic Plan draft and a budget update from Business Manager Liz Latoria. No consent agenda or old business items were listed.
Montachusett Regional Vocational Technical School: Policy Reviews and Telephone Lease
Monty Tech's 2026–2027 Policy Subcommittee met July 21 to review policies on student restraint (JKAA), artificial intelligence (IJNDD), and a new cell phone policy, along with adoption of April 8, 2026 minutes. A separate July 29 meeting of the Municipal Representative Appointment Meeting included consideration of a 5-year lease with Icon for a new telephone system, an update on FY26 budget closing, and an update on Athletic Field Complex renovations.
Zoning Board of Appeals: Site Visit at 10 Cummings Road
The Zoning Board conducted a site inspection at 10 Cummings Road on July 21 in connection with Special Permit Application 26-01. No decisions or deliberations were scheduled during the inspection.
Youth Commission: Bylaw Amendments and Park Cleanup
The Winchendon Ad-Hoc Youth Commission met July 23 to discuss and vote on two bylaw amendments — Article IV, Section 4 and Article V, Section 1 (removing the Treasurer role). The agenda also included updates on a park cleanup project, a logo discussion, recruitment letters of interest, and a reflection on the July Teen Night.
Other Recent Meetings
- **Council on Aging** (July 21): Continued a consultant-led discussion on the council's mission and goals at the Old Murdock Senior Center.
- **Parks & Recreation** (July 21): Discussed a rebranding of Winchendon Community Park, a private event proposal, and a coordinator's report.
- **Library Board of Trustees** (July 28): Interviewed a candidate for Library Trustee, discussed the Long Range Plan and Action Plan, and reviewed subcommittee reports on ABA parking, the Book Sale, and the Capital Plan.
- **Charter & Bylaw Review Committee** (July 29): Met via Zoom to vote on meeting minutes and conduct a live review of the Town Charter.
Coming Up
- **Board of Health** — August 3: Fee schedule updates, a tobacco permit for One Stop Convenience, and appointment of a representative to the Fire Station Building Committee.
- **Planning Board** — August 4: Public hearing on a site plan and stormwater permit for Allain Sitework LLC to construct three 7,500 sq ft contractors' garages at 0 School Street.
- **Parks & Recreation** — August 4: Discussion of a $50,000 grant awarded for an NFC Fitness Court, plus planning for the Into the Floyd event (August 8), Italian Street Fest (August 15), and a Softball Batting Clinic (August 13).
- **Audit Committee** — August 5: Appointment of a new committee member and election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Clerk.
- **Historic Commission** — August 12: Routine monthly meeting with no substantive action items listed.