Key Facts Regarding the Winchendon School Budget Issue
What is not disputed: Without having a Proposition 2 1/2 override, not all desired expenditures can be made and priorities must be decided. A school budget needs to be passed prior to July 1, 2024. Publisher’s note: While an override has not been requested this year, it has been suggested as a possibility for next year.
What is disputed: People have differing opinions as to priorities. Most everyone cares about the students of Winchendon and wants the best for them.
Progress Made: Discussions have been held between various interested parties resulting in the latest proposed budget.
Documents: Winchendon School Budget changes 1 sheet Latest copy of the budget dated May 29, 2024, CLICK HERE. —- Letter from Interim Superintendent of Schools Goguen Budget Fact Sheet —– Joint Statement from Winchendon Teachers Association and Superintendent.
Key Dates: Winchendon School Committee public hearing on the Fiscal Year 2025 School Budget is Thursday, June 6, 2024 at 5pm in the Town Hall Auditorium.
Warrant articles for the Town Meeting will be accepted until Monday June 3rd at 10am. Last day to register to vote for the upcoming Town Meeting is June 7th. Because, the town clerk’s office will be closed during 6-5 to 6-7, residents need to stop at the Police Dispatch Station at 72 Central Street to get voter registration forms.
Town Meeting is Tuesday, June 18, 2024 at Murdock Middle High School Auditorium.