Town of
Winchendon
Massachusetts
Phone: 978-297-0085
Town Manager:
Bill McKinneySelect Board:
Andrew Beauvais
Melissa Blanchard
Erika Eitland
Audrey LaBrie
Rick Ward
Annual Town Meeting:
May 20, 2024May, 3rd Monday
Municipal Election:
May 6, 2024May, 1st Monday
Demographics
| Population | 10,352 | |
| Population Density | 241 | |
| Registered Voters | 7,354 | |
| Income Per Capita | $26,821 | |
| EQV Per Capita | $95,054 | |
| Owner-occupied Housing Unit Rate | 74.9% | |
| Median Value of Owner-occupied Housing Units | $274,700 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,004 | |
| Total Households | 3,627 | |
| Average Household Size | 2.79 |
Municipal Finances
| Residential Tax Rate | $13.40 | |
| Commercial Tax Rate | $13.40 | |
| Average Tax Bill | $37,743,774 | |
| Total Expenditures | $29,784,462 | |
| Total Tax Levy | $14,199,023 | |
| State Aid | $15,192,654 | |
| Local Receipts | $2,825,676 |
Town Hall
Wants you To KNOW
Winchendon includes the villages of Waterville and Winchendon Springs (also known as Spring Village). The Winchendon State Forest and Otter River State Forest are both located within the town.
Governance
| Form of Government | Select Board – Town Meeting | |
| Incorporation Date | 1,764 | |
| Chief Municipal Official | Town Manager | |
| Policy Board | Board of Selectmen | |
| Size of Policy Board | 5 | |
| Legislative Body | Open Town Meeting |
Geography
| County | Worcester | |
| Area | 43 mi2 | |
| Public Roads | 118 mi | |
| Regional Planning Agency | Montachusett Regional Planning Commission |
Representation
U.S. Senate (statewide)
Edward J. Markey
Elizabeth Warren
U.S. House
Lori Trahan
Mass. Senate
Jo Comerford
Mass. House
Susannah Whipps
Jonathan Zlotnik