a45512a6-6fd7-47a1-a576-41765057b441 Dog Licenses Town of Windsor Dog Licensing Information State Law and Town Bylaws require all dogs six (6) months or older to be licensed. ****The licensing period is from April 1 – March 31 each year**** A dog license and dog tags go together but are two different things. The dog license is the piece of paper you need to keep in your records. It contains pertinent information about your dog. Each license has a number. Dog tags are the metal tags that you attach to your dog's collar. These also have a number on them. The dog tag number is written on the dog license. These numbers are not usually the same. Dog licenses are issued for 3 years. $15 for a spayed/neutered dog $30 for an intact dog $10 late fee (applied after May 1) $5 Replacement tag fee Due to changes in state law, Ollie's Law, all homes with 4 or more dogs are now considered a Kennel and require a Kennel license. The cost of the license will be based per dog and be the same as above, $15 for each spayed/neutered and $30 for each intact. Good for 3 years. Rabies vaccination records are sent by local vets monthly. Records will be updated and reviewed monthly. Complete one form for each dog owned. If this is your first time registering your dog, you need to include the rabies certificate. If you have registered your dog before, either include the rabies certificate or the name of the vet that gave the rabies vaccine. Mail to: Town Clerk, 1890 Route 9 Suite 2, Windsor, MA 01270 with check made out to "Town of Windsor". Include stamped self-addressed envelope. Or, Visit the Town Clerk Office . Dog License Form [pdf] All outstanding fees must be paid before a new license is issued. If your dog is not registered by the due date, further fines may be imposed. Any questions, please call the Town Clerk’s office at 413-684-3811 #1 Related Services Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts Related Boards & Departments Town Clerk

fcc95a79-5f85-4722-bdef-d4ee7527afbe Select Board Members Holly Higinbotham (Chair) 413-212-4352 hhiginbotham@windsormass.com Term ends 2026 Michael Kintner 413-684-3811, #4 mkintner@windsormass.com Dave Melle 413-684-3811, #4 dmelle@windsormass.com Meetings Meets weekly or every other week (check calendar ) Monday nights 7-9pm Select Board members are elected 3 years terms. The chair is selected by the board. Description The Select Board is responsible for implementing the town's plan. They are responsible for appointing and overseeing many of the committees, and hiring and managing most of the town staff. They have frequent public meetings where much of the work is done and decisions are made. Information Select Board agendas Select Board minutes Related Services Forms & Documents for Town Activities Marijuana: Policies & Procedures Procurement and Hiring Schooling in Windsor Town Bylaws

d0720a3e-dd8f-4da3-a3b5-22795d786a40 Emergency Services Windsor Police Department [or Fire Department below] Emergencies: 911 Office: 413-684-0037 (leave a message) Police Dispatch: 413-684-0300 (Not for Emergencies) Email: kbuoymaster@windsormass.com Located in lower level of Windsor Town Offices Police Hours: Monday 6-8pm Or to schedule an appointment, call the office and leave a message. Firearms A firearms license is required to possess or carry firearms in Massachusetts. Due to COVID-19 and social distancing considerations, we will only be taking renewals through the mail. Please fill out the application completely. Incomplete or false information may lead to the application being rejected and the loss of the application fee. Enclose a check for $100.00 made out to the Town of Windsor for the permit fee. We will call you to review your application after submission. You do not need a new photo for the permit - it will be taken from the RMV photo on your driver's license. Please mail the application and check to The Windsor Police Department at 1890 Route 9, Suite 3, Windsor, MA 01270. The application can be found here . Motor Vehicle Accidents Massachusetts state law requires requires a person who was operating a motor vehicle involved in a crash in which (i) any person was killed or (ii) injured or (iii) in which there was damage in excess of $1,000 to any one vehicle or other property, to complete and file a Crash Operator Report with the Registrar within five (5) days after such crash (unless the person is physically incapable of doing so due to incapacity). The required form can be found here . Medication Collection The Windsor Police Department has a secure recycle container for unwanted and expired medications. You can bring them during Police Dept. office hours every Monday 6-8pm. A description of what and how to bring your medication is available here [pdf]. Note: NO Medical Sharps or Needles allowed. E.g., NO hypodermic needles, syringes, auto injectors (Epi-Pens), infusion sets, connection needles/sets, or lancets. BUT, sharps are collected at the transfer station in the "mercury shed". Windsor Fire Department ( Dept. Facebook Group ) Emergencies: 911 Fire Station: 413-684-3236 (not for fire reports) Fire Dispatch: 413-684-0300 (not for fire reports) 2025 Route 9, Windsor, MA 01270 Brush Burning Permits Massachusetts allows residents to burn brush between January 15 and May 1, depending on weather conditions. You must obtain permission first at this site between 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM to obtain a permit on the day you want to burn brush. Permit availability on a given day will depend on weather conditions. Scheduling Fire Inspections You need a certificate of compliance from the local fire department that shows your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms meet the requirements for a sale or transfer. Read here to learn how to prepare your home for a smoke and CO alarm inspection. And here is a complete guide to Massachusetts smoke and carbon monoxide requirements for selling a property. There are also inspections available for boiler, propane tank and oil tank removal compliance. To schedule an inspection, please provide 2 weeks notice. Please email fireinspections@windsormass.com (or alternatively, leave voicemail at 413-684-3236.) The inspection fee is $25. Reflective Address Marker The Windsor VFD will make a reflective address marker to help emergency services locate your property. Full details here . Related Services Code Red Report a Motor Vehicle Accident Related Boards & Departments Emergency Services

45fa2255-9a5d-462b-81a9-b653545ebc81 Town Administrator Staff Madeline Scully - term expires 6/30/2025 413-684-3811 #4 1890 Route 9 Suite 1 Drop box #2 (put flag up) mscully@windsormass.com Meetings Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm @ Town Offices Monday 5-9pm Select Board Meeting Nights Hired by the select board Description The Town Administrator oversees and is responsible for planning, administration, procurement of services and equipment (serving as the Chief Procurement Officer), and coordination of the daily operation of the Town as delegated by the Select Board, existing policies, procedures, and bylaws, as well as state and federal law. Information Related Services Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts

261d590f-7de7-435f-bb31-25e0886c627f Finance Committee Members Ben Bederson (Chair) - term expires 2028 bederson+windsorfinance@gmail.com Holly Higinbotham - term expires 2027 Meetings As needed. Elected for staggered 3 year terms Description The primary responsibility of the Finance Committee is to present an annual budget proposal to the townspeople of Windsor for their consideration at their Annual Town Meeting. The committee consists of 5 elected members serving over-lapping 3-year terms. We develop our annual budget recommendations within the context of a rolling 5-year budget forecast and a 10-year debt forecast. Our main objective is to design budgets that bring a modicum of certainty to the size of the town’s property tax bill (and indirectly the average tax bill) while ensuring the continued provision of public services, infrastructure and an adequate level of financial reserves. The budget process begins in earnest in January and is completed a couple of weeks before the Annual Town Meeting. We work closely with the Select Board and department heads to help them achieve their budgetary objectives while protecting the town’s long-term financial viability and containing the overall property tax burden. The 5-year budget plan is updated during each budget cycle and is issued April. The legal foundation of finance committees in Massachusetts is established in Chapter 39 section 16 of Massachusetts General Law (MGL), and the town’s bylaws . Capital Planning Subcommittee Info to be added Information For a detailed description of current finances, see the link below to "Windsor Finances". Finance Committee Agendas Finance Committee Minutes Capital Planning Committee Agendas Related Services Windsor Finances FY23-27

18645a5e-3a49-4daf-9ed2-75dfd767c390 Highway Department Staff John Denno (Superintendent) highway@windsormass.com 413-684-3780 Luke Dodge James Hyatt John Poplaski Windsor Highway Department 2024 Route 9, Windsor, MA 01270 Route 9 Live Cam ! Or visit our weather station (external link) Hired by Select Board Description The highway department is responsible for maintenance of town roads - about 30 miles of paved roads, 25 miles of unpaved roads, and 5 miles of unmaintained roads. Maintenance includes plowing snow, tree removal, grading dirt roads, mud mitigation, mowing, drainage and culverts. Notably, this does not include Route 9. Information With a small crew and dozens of miles of rural roads, we all know how reliant Windsor is on having passable roads. The highway crew often works late nights, early mornings, and weekends to keep the roads open. But they prioritize the biggest roads with the most traffic and residents. While they aim to plow snow and respond to problems within 24 hours, the reality is that sometimes it takes longer. If you have a special need or there is an unusual circumstance, feel free to contact the Highway department, but please be patient. Mud in the spring can be particularly challenging. They are aware of wet areas, and are working on improving drainage, adding stone, etc. But the reality is that there is only so much that can be done for some roads. In 2021, the Select Board approved a new set of Snow Policies [pdf]. Permits Some kinds of work may require road related permits Driveway permit [pdf]: Required for installing driveway "aprons". $20 fee. Trench permit [pdf]: Required for digging trenches. $50 fee. Checks payable to "Town of Windsor" Road Closures and Construction These are the sections of roads are not plowed in the winter months. Signs will be placed at points of closure to alert drivers beyond that point. Back Dalton Rd. – From 120 Back Dalton to Dalton line (Wahconah Falls) Cemetery Rd. – From Windsor Jambs Rd. to Windigo Rd. High Street Hill (Between the 9’s) – From 661 High Street Hill to 522 High Street Hill High Street Hill - 1060 High Street Hill to Laflash Rd. Hill Cemetery Rd. – From Cemetery to Savoy Rd / 8A Humes Rd. - From 126 Humes Rd. to Nobody’s Rd. Nobody’s Rd. – From East Windsor Rd. to Crane Rd. Patterson Rd. - From 65 Patterson Rd. to Back Dalton Rd. Peru Rd. – From 1410 Peru Rd. to Peru Town line Shaw Rd. – From savoy Hollow Rd. to 1149 Shaw Rd. Schoolhouse Rd. – From 203 Schoolhouse Rd. to Windsor Bush Rd. Windigo Rd. – From Lower Jambs Rd. to Windsor Bush Rd. Windsor Road Map Related Services Road Maintenance

2430b96a-5f5c-4c18-84f6-bd234d32e47b Windsor Finances FY22-26 Windsor Finance Committee Statement on FY22-26 Medium-Term Expenditure Framework and FY22 Proposed Budget This is an old statement. Here is the Finance Committee's Current Statement for FY23 The Windsor Finance Committee has incorporated prospective revenues from broadband operations into the FY22-FY26 medium-term expenditure framework. These funds will substantially change the town’s options regarding capital spending, provision of services, and the level of taxation. Previously, because of the roughly $175,000 a year needed to service the $1.35 million 10-year broad band debt obligation, the 5-year capital spending program had been limited to a new ambulance, a new police cruiser, and improvements to the historical museum. These were the projects that could be accommodated while keeping our financial reserves above $500,000. With an estimated $780,000 in broadband revenues over the next 5 years, we will be able to undertake a much more ambitious capital program, increase public services, and/or reduce the growth in the tax levy. The Finance Committee would love to hear from the townspeople on what they would like to do. In the meantime, the medium-term expenditure framework is based on a 3 percent annual increase in the tax levy (not the tax rate), which is lower than its historical average. Should the number of households continue to rise, the average household tax bill would rise less rapidly. Most expenditures are programmed to rise by 2 percent a year, slightly higher than the average rate of inflation the past two years. Exceptions include selected wage adjustments, employee benefits, debt service and capital expenditures (which are project-specific). Debt service will rise sharply in FY22 as we begin paying down the broadband debt. The ambulance and police cruiser would be financed with 5-year notes in subsequent years. The FY22 proposed budget is derived from this medium-term framework. The details are contained in the town warrant and summarized in the table below. Respectfully submitted to the people of Windsor, Scott Rogers Chair Windsor Finance Committee wscottrogers@windsormass.com March 2022 Much of the modeling used to generate the following charts are based on information provided by Massachusetts' Department of Local Services' description of Proposition 2 1/2. Some of the videos on this page [link] may be helpful in understanding the modeling. Related Services Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts Related Boards & Departments Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts

fc789f4f-a017-4d4b-91a5-be4df7d98840 Change Your Mailing Address To change your mailing address, fill out this form [pdf] and send to the Town Assessor as indicated. You may also want to let Friends of Windsor know if you would like to receive a paper copy of their "Now and Then" newsletter. Related Services Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts Related Boards & Departments Assessor Town Clerk

7864b7de-99fe-4cb1-a4d7-b31b0b3db196 Inspections Inspectors William Girard (Building Inspector) 1890 Route 9, Suite 2, Windsor, MA 01270 Office: 413-684-3811 ext. 5 Cell: 413-464-4281 buildinginspector@windsormass.com Trevor Clement (Electrical Inspector) 413-822-7098 Rick Degiorgis (Gas/Plumbing Inspector) 413-329-1180 degiorgisrick@gmail.com James Rando (Assistant inspector) Ed Fahey (Health Inspector) inspectors@berkshireplanning.org Fire Inspections You need a certificate of compliance from the local fire department that shows your smoke and carbon monoxide alarms meet the requirements for a sale or transfer. Read here to learn how to prepare your home for a smoke and CO alarm inspection. And here is a complete guide to Massachusetts smoke and carbon monoxide requirements for selling a property. There are also inspections available for boiler, propane tank and oil tank removal compliance. To schedule an inspection, please provide 2 weeks notice. Please email fireinspections@windsormass.com (or alternatively, leave voicemail at 413-684-3236.) The inspection fee is $25. Conservation Commission Wendy Volk (Conservation Agent) Windsor Conservation Commission 1890 Route 9, Suite 2, Windsor, MA 01270 413-664-3811 ext. 8 conservation@windsormass.com Hired by Select Board Description Building, Electrical, and Gas/Plumbing inspector all enforce code and building regulations. Information Related Services Apply for Permits Forms & Documents for Town Activities How & What to Get Inspected

Related Sites and Town Social Media Connections Windsor Facebook Group is a private group for people that live in, have lived in, or have some other meaningful connection to Windsor. Friends of Windsor is a non-profit, volunteer-run, public foundation formed in the fall of 1984. Its mission is to foster communication and support local organizations, activities and projects that cultivate community related to the Town of Windsor. It published a monthly newsletter, and organizes a range of activities. Notchview @ The Trustees of Reservations is an incredible protected 3,000 acre woodland in Windsor that is available year round for hiking, and in the winter maintains an incredible network of cross-country ski trails. Winter ski passes are available sale at the visitor center, but if you tell them you are a resident of windsor, you can ski for free. Other Facebook Groups. Some Windsor groups maintain their own Facebook pages: Public Library

e9f4fbf6-cdfc-406d-bd9b-1e1a194dd5fa Town Clerk Staff Aline Ferris 1890 Route 9, Suite 2 Windsor, MA 01270 413-684-3811 #1 windsortownclerk@gmail.com Hours Mondays 5pm - 7pm, Thursdays 11am - 1pm, or by appointment. Email or call to setup a more convenient time. The Town Clerk is elected at the annual town election for a term of three years. Description The town clerk answers to town residents and the Secretary of State. Duties include: Custodian of Public Records including Bylaws Vital Record registration/Marriage/Birth/ Death/Burial Agent Ensures Open Meeting Law and Conflict of Interest Compliance Issues Licenses/ Business Certificates - If you are a DBA, meaning you are doing business under any name other than your own, you need a Business Certificate. These can be obtained, in person, at the Town Clerk's Office. If you would like more information, click here for the MGL. Public Records Requests Posts required Notices/Agendas Genealogical Research Conducts yearly Census for Street Listing and Jury List Official Election Officer Voter registration and elections Registrar Dog Licenses Fees as follows: Marriage License: $15 Business/DBA License: $15 Birth/Death Certificates: $10 Dog Licenses (good for 3 years) Spayed/Neutered: $15 Intact: $30 Open Meeting Law When a person is elected or appointed to a board or committee you need to fill out the CERTIFICATE OF RECEIPT OF OPEN MEETING LAW MATERIALS. All of the materials needed are located in the Attorney General's Open Meeting Law Guide and Educational Materials. The last page is the form to fill out or you can use the link to download just the form. Unfortunately, it isn't fillable online yet. 2025 Open Meeting Law guide [pdf] Certificate of receipt of open meeting law materials [pdf] Conflict of Interest Conflict of Interest (COI) Training must be completed every 2 years and the Acknowledgement of Receipt of the Conflict of Interest Law is Annual. If you are new to a town position, this is the link for the Conflict of Interest Training. Once you have signed up, the system will send you reminders when the time comes to either take the COI Training and sign the Acknowledgement of Receipt of the COI Law or to just sign the Acknowledgement of Receipt of the COI Law. Links to detailed information and forms are below. Information Related Services Annual Town Reports Change Your Mailing Address Dog Licenses Elections Marriage Licenses

069c0016-9f4b-4dab-8471-b477dba0bc73 Staffing The Town of Windsor is run by a combination of paid staff and volunteers. The following information applies to all people working for Windsor, whether paid, elected or appointed, unless otherwise noted. Board & Committee Handbook April 2024 [pdf] Employee Handbook Dec 2023 [pdf] (for paid staff only) Windsor Oath of Office All people working for windsor whether paid, elected or appointed must adhere to this oath of office. "I solumnly swear to faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent on me in accordance with the bylaws of the Town of Windsor and the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. I promise to own my office, using my talents to help Windsor be the best place it can be." Open Meeting Law All people working for windsor whether paid, elected or appointed must follow Massachusetts open meeting laws. Furthermore, each person is expected to take the following training. Training [external site] - Massachusetts maintains a website that provides training about the Open Meeting Law. Conflict of Interest Law The conflict of interest law, M.G.L. Chapter 268A, seeks to prevent conflicts between private interests and public duties, foster integrity in public service, and promote the public’s trust and confidence in that service by placing restrictions on what municipal employees may do on the job, after hours, and after leaving public service. In compliance with Section 27 of the law, every state, county and municipal employee shall, within 30 days of becoming such an employee, and on an annual basis thereafter , review this summary of the COI law prepared by the State Ethics Commission and sign the acknowledgment at the end of the summary and return it to the Town Clerk . In addition, all employees must complete the e-learning course provided by the State Ethics Commission . Municipal employees are required to take the course every other year for the duration of their employment. It provides an overview of the state conflict of interest law and the various issues you might encounter as a public employee. Recognizing and properly responding to a conflict of interest is a key element to maintaining the public’s confidence in government and in the integrity of the work we do as public employees. If, after taking this course, you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the State Ethics Commission. Upon completion, you must send the provided certificate of training to the Windsor Town Clerk. Employment Opportunities If the Town of Windsor has any employment opportunities, they will be listed here along with an application [Google Drive]. Related Services Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts Related Boards & Departments Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts