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Special Election – Preliminary Results

Posted on August 5, 2025

Special Election - voter turn out 213 of 791 registered voters (26.93%) Question 1: . Shall the Town of Wendell be allowed to assess an additional $133,999 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of operating the Municipal Government and Public Schools for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2025? Yes: 94...

August Events at the Library

Posted on July 31, 2025

August Events It’s not too late to sign up for Summer Reading at the Library! All ages! Great prizes! Old Home Day August 9- the library will be open for usual business 10-3! Stop by, sign up for a library card!, cool off, use the facilities, check out art in the Herrick Room. We are...

Early Voting – July 22 5:00 – 7:00 PM

Posted on July 22, 2025

Dear Wendell Voters We will be holding a Special Election on Monday, August 4th, from noon to 8 pm. Early voting hours are Tuesdays, July 15, 22, and 29th, from 5:00 – 7:00 pm. The questions on the ballot can be viewed here. Information regarding the election can be viewed here and at this Wendell specific site:...

Special Election Warrant – 8.4.2025

Posted on July 18, 2025

Special Election Warrant

Public Hearing: Pole Installation – July 30, 2025

Posted on July 12, 2025

Public Hearing Notice having been given and public hearing held, as provided by law, on July 30, 2025 at PM in the Wendell Town Offices. IT IS HEREBY ORDERED: that Massachusetts Electric Company d/b/a NATIONAL GRID and VERIZON NEW ENGLAND INC. (formerly known as NEW ENGLAND TELEPHONE AND TELEGRAPH COMPANY) be and they are hereby...

July Events at the WFL

Posted on July 1, 2025

July Events Sign up for Summer Reading at the Library! All ages and prizes! Events in Brief The Library will be closed on Friday, July 4th in observance of the federal holiday. Yoga Update: There will be no class on the following dates: Sunday 6/22, Wed. 7/2, Sunday 7/6, Wed. 7/9 All month: Art...

Special Election – August 4, 2025

Posted on June 21, 2025

Dear Wendell Voters We will be holding a Special Election on Monday, August 4th, from noon to 8 pm. Early voting hours are Tuesdays, July 15, 22, and 29th, from 5:00 - 7:00 pm. The questions on the ballot can be viewed here. Information regarding the election can be viewed here. A comparison of the...

New Public Nurse and Postpartum Visiting Program

Posted on June 14, 2025

A new Public Nurse is available in Wendell as part of the services that the Town receives from the North Quabbin Health Collaborative (NQHC). Her name is Samantha Piragis. This summer, Samantha is coordinating a Postpartum Visiting Program. Please click on the link below to find out more about this valuable program. If you have...

Community Social Worker Now Available for Wendell

Posted on June 14, 2025

In Wendell, you can now access the free services of a Community Social Worker, made available through the Town's Shared Service Agreement with the North Quabbin Health Collaborative. Her name is Rachel Purinton. At the link below, you will find an informational poster with Rachel's contact information and some of the many topics that she...

Road paving on West Street

Posted on June 1, 2025

Reminder: West Street paving starts tomorrow, June 2nd - June 4th. If you do not live on West Street please avoid the area if you can. The road crew will work with residents to get through. Please be patient and cautious. Thank you!

June at the Library

Posted on May 30, 2025

May Events Events in Brief All month: Art in the Herrick Room: Some Eden, Art by Nina Keller Every Tuesday: Adult Art Group. 5 p.m. Every Wednesday: Movie. 4 p.m.; Yoga. 6:20 p.m. Every Friday: LEGO. 4 p.m. Every Sunday: Yoga. 10 a.m. Mondays, June 2 and 16: Fiber Group / Mending Circle. 6:30 p.m. Friday, June 13: Office Hour with Rep. Aaron Saunders....

Town Meeting – June 4th, 7 pm

Posted on May 27, 2025

Hello, Wendell Voters! The warrant (list of articles on which we will vote) and the budget have been posted under the "Meetings" section. You can view the information here as well: Click here for the list of Town Meeting Articles and the budgets prepared by the Finance Committee: ATM Warrant and Budget Click here for...

Free Regional Repair Event Saturday, May 31st

Posted on May 24, 2025

The Franklin County Solid Waste District and the Franklin County Tech School are hosting the 1st annual Regional Repair Event on Saturday, May 31st from 9 am – 1 pm at the Tech School, 82 Industrial Blvd, Turners Falls. Full event link and downloadable flyer.

2025 Wendell Election Results

Posted on May 10, 2025

Congratulations to all our elected officials! Official Wendell Annual Election Results

May at the Library

Posted on May 3, 2025

Library News Time to pick up your tiny art pieces! May Events Events in Brief All month: Art in the Herrick Room: Some Eden, Art by Nina Keller Every Tuesday: Adult Art Group. 5 p.m. Every Wednesday: Movie. 4 p.m.; Yoga. 6:20 p.m. Every Friday: LEGO. 4 p.m. Every Sunday: Yoga. 10 a.m. Wednesday, May 14 & 21: Mucho Gusto with Laurie Davidson. 10:00-11:00 am....

Tax Certification Public Hearing – April 25, 2025

Posted on April 23, 2025

The Selectboard and Board of Assessors will hold a Public Hearing at 3:00 p.m. on Friday, April 25, via Zoom to certify the Tax Classification for Wendell property owners. To join the meeting, please use this link: https://us02web.zoom.us/j/85891815875 o Meeting ID: 858 9181 5875 To preview the classification, please use this link: wendell classifiaction 4-25-25

May 5th Wendell Election

Posted on April 19, 2025

Sample Ballot 2025 Wendell Election Signed Return of Warrant Please mark your calendars and come vote at our local election. Polls are open from noon - 8 pm Write-in opportunities: There are four vacancies on the ballot needing write-in candidates: School Committee - two open seats: both 3 year terms Planning Board - two open...

Notice of Tax Taking

Posted on April 12, 2025

Notice of Tax Taking additional notice To the owners of the hereinafter land and to all others concerned: You are hereby notified that on Wednesday the 30th of April, 2025 at 8:00PM at the Town Office Building on 9 Morse Village Road, Wendell MA, pursuant to the provisions of General Laws, Chapter 60, Section 53...

Highway Hearing – April 10, 2025

Posted on March 29, 2025

Highway Hearing Public hearing April 10, 2025 at 5 pm regarding a discontinuance of Franklin County layouts on Wendell Road in Wendell. Please access related documents and Zoom link on FRCOG website https://frcog.org/event-calendar/

April at the Library

Posted on March 28, 2025

April Events Events in Brief **NEW EVENT ** Friday March 28: ARE INDIA AND THE U.S. GOING DOWN THE SAME ROAD? A Conversation About Race, Caste, Democracy and Human Rights with Suraj Milind Yengde. 6:30 p.m. **POSTPONED** Saturday March 29: Craft Supply Swap. Given the new Friday night program, organizing this swap just doesn’t make sense this week....