Town of Wendell, Massachusetts

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Aerial view of the town center - Photo taken by Linda Hickman in 1996Total Area 32 square miles of land (and .22 square miles of water)

The Millers River runs along the entire northern boundary, separating Wendell from Erving. Other abutting towns are Montague, New Salem, Orange, Shutesbury, and Warwick.

The peaceful town center is built on a hill, falling away in all directions.

Latitude 42° 32" 54' N  Longitude 72° 23" 50' W

Population 860 Adults (2008)  Population Density 27 per square mile

Elevation 1,164 feet above sea level

Average temperature January: 18.8° Fahrenheit -- July: 69.3° Fahrenheit.

North Quabbin Chamber of Commerce writes:
"A drive through the mostly forested roads of Wendell reveals an eclectic range and style of homes, from the historic to the offbeat."



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Coming Events

"Outland"
Sat May 19 @07:30PM - 09:30PM
"New England Scenes" An Exhibit of Watercolors
Sun May 20
Mostly Yoga
Sun May 20 @10:00AM - 11:15AM
Good Neighbors Food Distribution
Sun May 20 @01:00PM - 02:00PM
Got Food
Sun May 20 @06:00PM - 09:00PM
"Winter's Bone"
Sun May 20 @07:00PM - 09:00PM
Fire Department Committee
Mon May 21 @08:00PM -
Board of Health
Tue May 22 @06:30PM -
Selectboard
Wed May 23 @07:00PM -
Hands-on Garden Visits (in the Community Garden, or another Wendell garden, TBA)
Thu May 24 @07:00PM - 08:00PM

Old Home Day 2009

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