FULL COVERAGE: Winchendon Board of Selectmen March 9, 2026.
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During the over 2 1/2 Hour meeting of the Winchendon Board of Selectmen on March 9, 2026, the focus was on local governance and infrastructure updates. A significant portion of the session involved a public hearing regarding utility pole installations by National Grid to support a new substation and increase regional power capacity.
The Board officially approved several volunteer appointments to the Parks and Recreation Commission and the Cultural Council, while also honoring a local Eagle Scout. Building Commissioner Rick Germano presented plans to modernize the town’s permitting process through new digital software and discussed proposed fee increases.
Extensive deliberations were held to revise municipal policies concerning sexual harassment, protected class discrimination, and vacation accrual for future employees. The Board established the May 2026 dates for the annual town meeting and election, including the placement of school-related debt exclusion questions on the ballot.
Election: May 4, 2026. Town Meeting: May 18, 2026. The Town Meeting warrant is open until April 21st at noon. Our infographic below provides more detail on the meeting.
