Winchendon MA News July 2026
Winchendon combined infrastructure growth with strict new public safety measures.
Infrastructure and Business
- MassTrails Grant: The town secured its fourth consecutive grant to improve the North Central Pathway, including ADA benches and pet waste stations.
- New Business: PJ’s Slush Stop opened in the historic Isaac Morse House, offering allergen-friendly treats.
- Landfill Progress: The Board of Selectmen received an update on the final capping phases of the Mabardy landfill.
Public Safety and Politics
- Solicitation Moratorium: The Board of Selectmen enacted a strict moratorium on all solicitation permits. Residents were instructed to report door-to-door solicitors to the police.
- Burglary Arrest: A suspect in an ATV burglary was apprehended in Rhode Island and awaits extradition.
- Political Race: Nathan Boudreau will transition to a write-in campaign for State Representative after failing to secure enough eligible signatures for the official ballot.