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Winchendon MA June 2026 News Winchendon is experiencing a period of profound recognition for its social capital, even as it stares down a looming multi-million dollar deficit. Public Health and Social Capital “The HUB” community center received statewide acclaim from Commissioner for Public Health Dr. Robbie Goldstein, who lauded theContinue Reading

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Winchendon MA – May 2026 The top news stories in Winchendon, MA, for May 2026 focus heavily on local governance, community updates, and a major federal law enforcement operation. Town Meeting Approves $27.8M School Repairs and Operating Budget At a marathon four-hour Annual Town Meeting on May 18, 374 localContinue Reading

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The Tale of Two Overrides – The Challenges of Templeton MA and Winchendon MA – Complete Analysis Residents in Templeton and Winchendon are currently navigating critical financial decisions to sustain municipal operations and infrastructure. Max and Maxine Rogers debate the options. Listen on any device, CLICK PLAY. Templeton voters areContinue Reading

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INTERVIEW: Candidate for State Representative Michael Nicholson Listen to the entire interview on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Mayor Michael Nicholson is a candidate for the State Representative seat in the 2nd Worcester district, aiming to succeed the long-serving Jon Zlotnik. Michael Nicholson defines his approach to governance through theContinue Reading

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For more information on candidate Nathan Boudreau, visit his website, CLICK HERE. INTERVIEW: Candidate for State Representative Nate Boudreau Listen to the entire interview on any device, CLICK PLAY. Nathan Boudreau is a candidate for the State Representative seat in the 2nd Worcester district, aiming to succeed the long-serving JonContinue Reading

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Budget, Elections, and Meetings Winchendon MA Several key budget meetings, town meetings, and elections are scheduled in Winchendon, MA, for April and May 2026, primarily focused on the FY2027 budget and annual town governance. Key Upcoming Events Annual Town Election: Monday, May 4, 2026. Annual Town Meeting: Monday, May 18,Continue Reading

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Winchendon – April 2026 For April 2026, Winchendon, MA, has several community events scheduled, ranging from seasonal celebrations like an Easter egg hunt to the multi-day Winchendon Music Festival. Featured Community Events Free Easter Egg Hunt: Saturday, April 4, 2026, at 52 Murdock Ave. Winchendon Music Festival: Running from AprilContinue Reading

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Abandoned Winchendon Factory Burns to the Ground – No Injuries Reported Just before 4am on Friday, March 20, 2026 firefighters from Winchendon, Gardner and 6 other area Fire Departments responded to 283 Lincoln Avenue Extension in Winchendon which was the site of the former White Mountain Freezer Company. The 3Continue Reading

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FULL COVERAGE: Winchendon Board of Selectmen March 9, 2026. Listen to the entire meeting on any device, CLICK PLAY. 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 theContinue Reading

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SPECIAL REPORT: The History of Winchendon MA Gardner Magazine is publishing a special page focusing on the history of Winchendon, Massachusetts. The page contains various narratives, exploring the history of Winchendon from different perspectives and about different subjects. For the History of Winchendon page, CLICK HERE. Listen to a “DeepContinue Reading

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Charlotte King Is the School Superintendent in Winchendon The Winchendon School Committee signed a 3 year contract with Charlotte King which goes until 2029 with a base salary of $178,500. King has worked for the Winchendon School District for about 3 years serving in such roles as Dean of StudentsContinue Reading

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The Year Ahead –2026 – A Comprehensive Interview with Jonathan Zlotnik Gardner Magazine spoke with State Representative Jonathan Zlotnik on January 8, 2026. We review 2025 and we speak about the year ahead, 2026. Listen to the entire interview on any device, CLICK PLAY. Gardner Magazine Publisher Werner Poegel andContinue Reading

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Winchendon Food Truck Festival and Battle of the Bands The Winchendon Food Truck Festival and Battle of the Bands is Saturday, June 28, 2025 from noon to 7pm at GAR Park, 52 Murdock Avenue, Winchendon MA Food Truck Favorites Include: The Taco Dude • Mac Daddy • Berrysweets • BirdsContinue Reading

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Gardner Magazine Reports on Schools – Student Attendance, Teacher Retention, and Dropout Rates Gardner Magazine utilized data from the Massachusetts Department of Education for this report and the associated “Deep Dive” podcasts. View the data yourself right here, CLICK for WEBSITE. Gardner Magazine looked in to what percentage of studentsContinue Reading

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Winchendon Town Meeting Held – Voters Approve Budget The Fiscal 2026 Town Budget was approved at the Winchendon Town Meeting held on May 19, 2025. Included in the nearly $19.3 million approved is the $1.9 million override previously approved at the May 5th town election. At that time, the overrideContinue Reading

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Winchendon Holding Town Meeting on May 19, 2025 The Town of Winchendon voters narrowly approved an override of $1.9 million at the annual town election. Article 11 funds the Town operating budget with just under $19.3 million for fiscal year 2026 and includes the previously approved override. View complete MeetingContinue Reading