👋 Welcome to Winchendon
Your new hometown awaits.
Whether you're new in town or planning your next chapter, we’re thrilled to welcome you to Winchendon—aka Toy Town—a vibrant, close-knit community with a small-town feel and big heart.
🧭 First Steps After You Move
- Sign up for notifications for all Town Meetings and Events HERE
Register your vehicle & update your address (RMV, local post office)
Set up utilities: Electricity (National Grid), water/sewer, trash/recycling (via Transfer Station)
Register to vote at Town Hall or online
Get a library card at Beals Memorial Library
🏛️ Local Government & Services
Town Hall, Police, Fire, Transfer Station—everything right downtown. View hours, forms, and schedules at the [Town website].
🧒 Schools & Childcare
Public schools, YMCA childcare programs, and nearby private/charter options—including The Winchendon School boarding high school.
🏥 Healthcare
Local clinic, assisted living, and nearby hospitals (Heywood, Athol). Emergency care is available regionally.
🛍️ Shopping & Essentials
From daily needs to unique gifts, Winchendon has you covered:
Groceries & Produce: Not Just Produced, The Farm Stand
Pharmacies: CVS, Walgreens
Hardware: Belletetes
Breed-Specific Shops: Powell Stone & Gravel
Thrift & Apparel: Mustard Seed Boutique, Lisa’s Paparazzi Room, Community Threads
🛍 Buy Local Campaign
At the heart of our community is the Buy Local Winchendon Campaign, a year-round initiative encouraging residents to support local shops, restaurants, farms, and artisans. By choosing homegrown goods and services—from artisanal cheese and fresh produce to handcrafted jewelry—you help:
Strengthen our local economy
Keep storefronts vibrant and open
Enhance our community’s unique character
Look for the Buy Local window decals at participating businesses, attend seasonal events like the Farmers Market, and follow the campaign on social media for monthly deals and features!
🤝 Community Connections
Meet friends and find new opportunities at:
The HUB (bowling, Maker space, youth programs)
Beals Memorial Library, *Winchendon CAC
Amphitheater & Park (concerts, egg hunts, winter light shows)
Local civic groups, clubs, and nonprofit organizations
🎉 Recreation & Events
Enjoy everything from live music and free movie nights at the Robinson Broadhurst Amphitheater to outdoor adventures at Lake Dennison, Otter River, Wachusett, and Monadnock.
💬 Stay in the Loop
Sign up for alerts, follow the town's Facebook page, and don’t miss The Winchendon Courier for weekly news and events.
💡 Need Help?
New to town? Visit Town Hall or call 978‑297‑0085—our staff is ready to help you get settled and connected.
Welcome to your new home.
Here in Winchendon, neighbors help neighbors—and newcomers quickly become friends. We're so glad you’re here.