The Massachusetts Public Records Law assures its people the legal right to search for, look at, and access records held by municipalities all over the state, including documents, car transgressions, marriage and divorce permits, property and lien records, and much more This data contain titles, dates, specifications on cases, sentences, procedures and a lot more, and generally are all believed public unless otherwise stated. This legislation, that is generally in line with the U.S. Freedom of Information Act, are in place to ensure U.S. Citizens and residents of Winchendon have the ability to understand their own privileges, and hold authorities and criminals liable for their actions, promoting a free and open culture for all.