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Winchendon, MA
64Events this week
7Free things to do
82New spots
128New stories

● Checked Saturday, October 31, before the 6 AM send.

This week in Winchendon

Five picks from this week's calendar. See all 64 events, day by day →

Updated Date - Salem MA - spend the day

Sunday 7:30am · Various locations

Still I Run Greater Boston Chapter Meetup

Sunday 10am · Boylston Street

Deepavali Kondattam

Sunday 11:30am · TBD

New in Winchendon

Places that opened, reopened, or earned a mention this month — the ones we'd go back to.

Hunt Castle

Arts & Culture

Your nearby castle retreat: In Fitzwilliam, Hunt Castle is a luxurious gothic stay on 500 lakeside acres with Mt.

huntcastle.com ↗

The Refined Rebel Emporium

Shopping

Cozy, curated finds: The Refined Rebel Emporium is that local spot for thoughtful home goods, comfy women's apparel, charming jewelry, and self-care staples like shower steamers and scrubs.

therefinedrebelemporium.com ↗

Winchendon’s best businesses

Every spot worth knowing, in one place.

The restaurants, shops, and services the newsletter recommends, all in one place — every listing checked, and paid pins marked every time.

Browse Winchendon’s best →

Most read in Winchendon

The five stories Winchendon readers clicked most this month, from the daily editions.

  1. Former Wachusett Potato Chip factory in Fitchburg is closing, cutting 62 jobs

    A former Wachusett Potato Chip factory in Fitchburg, New Jersey, is set to close permanently, cutting 62 jobs.

    Full story at boston.com ↗

  2. PFAS chemicals are in most Mass. rivers and waterways tested in new report

    A report by MASSPIRG Education Fund, Environment Massachusetts Research and Policy Center, and Frontier Group has revealed that most of Massachusetts rivers, ponds, and other waterways detected contamination from PFAS chemicals.

    Full story at wgbh.org ↗

  3. Demand for Help With Home Energy Costs Rises Across Massachusetts

    Massachusetts families seeking assistance with home energy bills are facing increased demand.

    Full story at hot969boston.com ↗

  4. Voters seize the ‘say’ in key state battles for housing affordability

    Voters are choosing between Question 7 and Question 7, which requires more than a simple majority to pass.

    Full story at housingwire.com ↗

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