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BOARDS & COMMITTEES
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Agricultural Commission
The Commission's focus is to support and promote agriculture in the town of Winchendon.
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Audit Committee
The Audit Committee solicits, interviews, and recommends to the Board of Selectmen the firm of independent auditors that is to audit and report on the financial statements issued by the Town.
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Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors is required by Massachusetts law to list and value all real and personal property as of January 1. The Assessors are responsible for meeting the certification requirement of the Department of Revenue.
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Board of Health
Winchendon has a five-member Board of Health whose members work along with a Health Agent and Health Inspector.
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Board of Selectmen
The Board of Selectmen serves as the chief policy-making agency of the Town. It is responsible for the issuance of policy directives and guidelines to be followed by all Town agencies serving under it and, in conjunction with other elected Town officers for developing and bringing all agencies of the Town into harmony.
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Capital Planning Committee
The Capital Planning Committee considers requests for major equipment purchases and other capital projects and makes recommendations to the town manager and the town meeting.
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Charter Bylaw Review Committee
Learn more about the Charter Bylaw Review Committee.
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Communications Committee
The Board of Selectmen established a Communication Committee consisting of 7 appointed members.
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Community Preservation Act Exploratory Committee (CPAEC)
The Town Manager and the Board of Selectmen established a committee comprised of 11 appointed members including appointments from the Recreation Commission, Conservation Commission, Historical Commission and the Finance Committee.
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Conservation Commission
The Winchendon Conservation Commission is a five-member board responsible for the local administration and enforcement of the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act (MGL, Chapter 131, Section 40).
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Cultural Council
The Winchendon Cultural Council is part of the Massachusetts Cultural Council.
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Economic Development Task Force
Guided by our Toy Town spirit, the Winchendon Economic Development Task Force is dedicated to creating a vibrant community where businesses thrive, recreation flourishes, and neighbors and partners work together. By supporting local enterprises, reimagining vacant spaces, and investing in our downtown and community vitality, we will shape visible progress that strengthens Winchendon's economy and quality of life
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Finance Committee
Learn information about the Finance Committee.
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Historical Commission / Historic District
The Historical Commission is charged with the preservation, protection and development of the historical or archeological assets of the town.
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Housing Authority
The Housing Authority shall make studies of the housing needs of the community and shall provide programs to make available housing for families of low income and for elderly person of low income.
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Master Plan Committee
The Winchendon Planning Board and the Winchendon Board of Selectmen adopted Volume 1 of the Winchendon Master Plan in December 2020.
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Master Plan Implementation Committee
The Master Plan Implementation Committee (MPIC) is charged with overseeing the execution of the Master Plan and working with the Town Manager and Responsible Leads.
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Library Board of Trustees
Discover details about the Library Board of Trustees.
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Planning Board
The Planning Board is responsible for land planning, and reviews and recommends changes to the Zoning Bylaw and Zoning Map. It regulates land development according to the provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws, the Winchendon Zoning Bylaw, the Subdivision Rules and Regulations, and the Site Plan Rules and Regulations.
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Registrar of Voters
Find information about the Registrar of Voters.
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School Committee
View information on the School Committee.
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Toy Town Partnership
Learn information about the Toy Town Partnership.
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Youth Commission
The Youth Commission consists of seven members and two non-voting adult advisors.
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Commission on Disabilities
Winchendon Commission on Disabilities consists of five members that are appointed by the Board of Selectmen.
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Winchendon Parks and Rec Commission
Discover the Robinson and Broadhurst Performing Arts Amphitheater!
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Winchendon Redevelopment Authority
The Winchendon Redevelopment Authority's (WRA) passion is to create and maintain an economic and residential base that will attract new opportunities for residents.
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Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals hold public hearings on applications, in the form of an Administrative Appeal, from persons aggrieved because they were unable to obtain a building permit or an enforcement action from the Building Inspector related to interpretation(s) of the Winchendon Zoning Bylaws.