Winchendon wins fourth straight MassTrails rail trail grant

WINCHENDON — Winchendon has been awarded a MassTrails grant for the fourth consecutive year, town officials announced, continuing state-backed improvements to the town's rail trail system.

TOWN HALL

The state grant marks four straight years of MassTrails funding directed at upgrading Winchendon's rail trail network, according to a town announcement posted this week. The town did not detail the specific dollar amount or scope of this year's award in the release.

Separately, the town is seeking a resident to fill an open seat on its Audit Committee, according to a News Flash posting from Town Hall. No deadline or application process was specified in the notice.

Town Hall also released its June 2026 department update this week, a recurring bulletin summarizing activity across municipal departments.

COMING UP

The Beals Memorial Library's Summer Reading Club continues Friday, July 17, with another session at the library.