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Town Clerk Office hours

Posted on November 16, 2024

The Town Clerk's office will be open from noon until 2 pm on Saturday, November 16. Apologies for any inconvenience.

11.5.2024 Results Tuesday, November 5, 2024 – State Election Preliminary Results; WENDELL Total Votes Cast = 602 Number of registered voters = 774 Percent of the registered voters that cast ballots = 77.7% Position: || Votes for each Candidate: || Ballot Question: President and Vice President Vote count (total) ...

Elevated Wildfire Risk

Posted on November 4, 2024

Franklin County, and all of Massachusetts, remains at elevated wildfire risk due to the ongoing drought. Lack of rainfall has made freshly fallen leaves and what is already on the ground extremely dry. Accordingly, per order of the Fire Chief, all outdoor burning, to include campfires, cooking fires, exterior fireplaces (not including wood boilers for...

November at the Wendell Free Library

Posted on November 1, 2024

Library NEWS Thanks to everyone who showed up in so many ways for another magical Ghost Town at Sundown. Please send photos and event feedback to wendell@cwmars.com. Ghost Town visitors enjoying DIY Shadow Show. Photo by Charlsie Gorski Upcoming Programs: Cookbook Book Club Sunday Nov. 3 at 4:30 p.m. It’s a book club & a...

Still time to apply for Cultural Council grants!

Posted on October 14, 2024

Wendell Cultural Council FY 2024 Funding Cycle Now Open Grant Funding for Arts, Humanities, and Interpretive Sciences Online Submissions Only Application Deadline : October 16, 2024 For details and to apply : www.massculturalcouncil.smartsimple.com For more info contact: wendellculturalcouncil@gmail.com (413)775-3755 Heather Willey The Wendell Cultural Council is a local agency of the Massachusetts Cultural Council.

November 5 Election Warrant Posted

Posted on October 5, 2024

November 5 2024 Warrant Dear Voters, The warrant for the November election has been signed by the selectboard and the constable. A return of warrant has been issued and the Warrant is now officially posted on the Town Clerk's page. A physical posting of the a warrant can be viewed outside the town offices. ...

Tree Warden NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

Posted on October 2, 2024

In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws (MGL), Chapter 87, Public Shade Tree Law, Section 3 (Cutting of Public Shade Trees; Hearing; Damages), the Town of Wendell Tree Warden will hold a Public Hearing regarding an application from National Grid to remove or prune public shade trees on Wednesday, October 16, 2024, at 7:00 p.m. at...

Fall Frolics at the Library

Posted on October 2, 2024

1 p.m.-Making Colorful Shadow Puppets: Workshop with Sally Alley Muffin Stuffin. 1:00-2:00. 15 spots. Registration required. 2 p.m. Grand Opening of the Adventure Trail: Snacks, Social and Playtime. Cider and Donuts from New Salem Preserves.We are inviting all ages to come to the ribbon cutting of the Library Grounds new Adventure Trail, an obstacle course for...

Public Hearing – Zoning Board of Appeals

Posted on September 28, 2024

Legal Notice Town of Wendell Notice is hereby given that the Wendell Zoning Board of Appeals will hold a public hearing on Monday, October7 at 7pm at the Wendell Town Office Building Located at 9 Morse Village Road in Wendell on the following application: The application for a special permit for a secondary dwelling submitted...

Early Voting Hours for the November Election

Posted on September 28, 2024

The Town Clerk's office will be holding early voting hours on: Saturday, October 19 9 am – 2 pm Saturday, October 26 9 am – 2 pm Wednesday, October 30 6 – 8 pm

October Events at the Wendell Free Library

Posted on September 27, 2024

October at the Wendell Free Library Library NEWS There will be no Fiber Circle Oct. 10 because of the Swift River School Open House. We will meet on October 24. Celebration of Life for Margo Culley. Sunday Oct. 13th. 2 p.m. Wendell Meetinghouse. Followed by Tree Dedication and Refreshments at the Wendell Free Library. All Welcome. Service...

Selectboard Letter to the Assistant Attorney General

Posted on September 20, 2024

In July, the Wendell Selectboard sent a letter to the Assistant Attorney General about the town’s new General Bylaw for the Licensing of Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS), passed overwhelmingly at the May 2024 Town Meeting. The bylaw addresses safety concerns, such as fire and toxic gas risks, associated with large-scale lithium-ion battery systems. The...

New September Events and October Dates to Know

Posted on September 13, 2024

Upcoming at the Wendell Free Library The Gentle Healthy Bones and Balance Exercise Program Wednesdays 10:00-11:00 am and Fridays 10:00-11:00 am Presented by the Wendell Free Library via ZOOM. This is a long running library program that we are trying to be better about promoting. For seniors who wish to improve or maintain strength, mobility,...

Official Primary Results- September 3, 2024

Posted on September 7, 2024

Thank you to all the voters, election officials, and constables for creating another wonderful election in Wendell. Wendell Primary Official Voting Results - Voter turnout 171 (22.5% of voters) September 3, 2024 Wendell Primary Official Voting Results 9.3.2024 Democrat (153 votes) Republican (16 votes) Libertarian (2 votes) Senator in Congress Warren 152 Blank 1...

Assessors’ Field Review Beginning 9/11/2024

Posted on September 6, 2024

Beginning 9/11/2024, the Assessors' Office will be conducting a field review of all improved properties in Wendell. Improved properties include those with any structure (barns, garages, sheds, etc), not just residences. Because of Wendell's rural setting, it may be necessary to enter driveways to update exterior photos if structures are not visible from the street....

Wendell Woodbank

Posted on August 31, 2024

The Wendell Woodbank is gearing up for delivering firewood to households in need. With a grant from the Alliance for Green Heat, we were able to buy equipment and log lengths of wood this year. And, with the generous support of the DCR, we will be processing that wood to be delivered to people in...

September at the Wendell Free Library

Posted on August 30, 2024

All month: Art on display in Herrick room by Nate Longcope, Dark Barns and Dream Sheds. Opening reception date TBA. Work It Out Wombats Wendell Free Library: September Saturdays at 10 a.m. on the 14th, 21st, 28th Erving Public Library: October Sundays at 10 a.m. on the 6th, 13th, 20th The Wendell & Erving Public Libraries are...

Hazardous Waste Collection Day

Posted on August 15, 2024

Saturday, September 21, 2024 GCC Main Campus And Orange Transfer Station Pre-Registration Required By September 13th Register online at: franklincountywastedistrict.org or fill out the form on the back of this sheet and mail it. Your appointment time and directions will be mailed after registration is processed. For residents and businesses of the following towns: Athol,...

State Primary Warrant Posted

Posted on August 13, 2024

The Massachusetts Primary Election will take place on Tuesday, September 3, 2024. The has been signed and posted on the Town website: State Primary Warrant 2024 and a hard copy is available at the Town Office, 9 Morse Village Road, Wendell.

New Official Posting Location!

Posted on August 6, 2024

The Wendell website is now our official posting location for all meetings held by Wendell board and committees (appointed or elected). Please use the form on this site Meeting Material Submission Form/ to send your information to the Town Clerk for posting. If you have any questions as to how to access the page, the contents...