261d590f-7de7-435f-bb31-25e0886c627f Finance Committee Members Holly Higinbotham - term expires 2027 Scott Rogers (Chair) - term expires 2027 wscottrogers@windsormass.com Ben Bederson - term expires 2028 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

8cfb97cd-0148-4fd2-bc58-9fd28ec5442f Tree Warden Staff Mark Hauge (Tree Warden) , term expires 2025 windsortrees@yahoo.com 413-329-3135 Appointed yearly by the Select Board. Description The Tree Warden controls all public shade trees and shrubs on town property. The Warden supervises any tree work that is done close to the road side and is responsible for monitoring insect and pest effects on public trees. Information Related Services

f632eba4-f83d-4267-906f-d6ad6644d3f0 Transfer Station Disposing of your trash and recyclables in Windsor requires an annual "car sticker", and there are fees to dispose of various items. Car stickers cost $75 annually and are available from the Town Clerk during their office hours along with a check payable to "Town of Windsor". New stickers are required by July 1 each year. You will need to fill out and can send this form [pdf] to: Transfer Station Permit 1890 Route 9, Suite 2 Windsor, MA 01270 Special Collections for 2025 Shared services [pdf] – tires, electronics, mattresses, flourescents, batteries, thermostats Holiday Recycling Reminders See guidance [pdf] Holiday string lights [pdf] NEW "tag" system to replace bags (November 2023) In an effort to reduce the introduction of unnecessary plastic to the waste stream, Windsor is discontinuing the sale of the blue/green garbage bags for the pay to throw program. We will now sell tags to be affixed to the trash going into the compactor. Each tag costing $1 entitles you to throw 33 gallons of trash (the amount you could previously get into a large blue bag.) You can choose to use large plastic bags, or you can use paper or other options. If you have 50 pound feed bags, dog food bags etc. two of them are equivalent to the 33 gallons. We still have quite a few of the smaller bags if you want to use them until they run out. This program has been successfully introduced in neighboring towns and residents have been pleased with having options to plastic bags. The tags will continue to be sold at the two general stores. A page of five stickers for $5. Simply attach the tag to whatever bags you choose to use. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) about the tags [pdf] Swap Shop (Windsor Mall) One person's junk is another's treasure! Visit the Swap Shop when you visit the Transfer Station. Drop off stuff you don't need and find a treasure. Kids welcome! Food Composting (NEW - May 2025) Details here [pdf]. Summary: What we accept Meet & Bones Dairy & Eggs Bread & Grain Nuts & Seeds Fruits & Vegetables Coffee Grounds & Tea What we DO NOT accept Anything other than food including: Compostable Plastic & Bags Stickers & Labels Oil in Bulk Trash & Plastic Paper & Cardboard Twist Ties & Staples or Rubber Bands Sharps You can bring medical sharps (hypodermic needles, epi-pens, syringes, etc.). There is a sharps container inside the "mercury shed", or ask the attendant. Medication Disposal Not at the transfer station, but available at the Police station (lower level of Town Offices). Peel off or scribble over personal id info and drop the meds in the secure box. Don’t keep old meds around the house. It’s easy to dispose of them in the secure box. Information about Recyling and Trash "Beyond the Bin" website that lets you find the best way and place to donate or recycle items that don't get collected by Windsor. Learn more about book collection [pdf] in big blue box Windsor Recyling Guide [pdf] MassSave Fridge/Freezer hauls working refrigerators and freezers - and pays you $75 Western Mass recycling tips [pdf] Composting Why Should I Compost [pdf] Compost made easy [pdf] Earth machine outreach pre-orders 2025 [pdf] Pre-orderes open June 4. Distribution July 26, 2025. 6 minute video created for NBSWMD explaining composting from home [YouTube] Disposal Fees In addition to the car sticker, there are fees for disposing of all items (except recyclables). Household Garbage Tag stickers are required for disposing in Compactor - available for purchase at Friendly Fred's and Sangar General Store. Attach tag to each 33 gallon bag of garbage or equivalent. Page of 5 stickers - $5 Large Items Bicycle - $5 Wooden Chair - $5 Upholstered Chair - $20 Sofa - $45 Rug - $20 Box Spring - $25 Car tires - $6 Pickup truck tires - $15 Larger truck tiers - $80 Big tractor tire - $150 Commercial truck tire (6-18 wheeler) - $220 White Goods - $15 Note: Mattresses and box springs are no longer allowed - instead, they must be brought to the Dalton Transfer Station for recycling at $40 each. Note that any mattress that is soiled, wet, has bugs or human fluids and can not be recycled will have a significantly higher charge for disposal. Please read details here [pdf]. 7/29/25 Note about tire price changes: The cost to the town of disposal of tires continues to rise so we must reluctantly raise the charge to residents to drop off tires at the transfer station. The cost of larger ply tires like tractor tires see the most significant increases as they must be delaminated to process. We continue to recommend that where possible residents ask the dealer where they buy new tires to dispose of the old ones, as dealers have lower costs than individual towns. Demolition Materials Per Barrel - $5 6' Pickup - $75 8' Pickup - $90 One Ton - $165 Dump Truck - $365 Related Services Related Boards & Departments Transfer Station

Historical Municipal Activities Municipal Vulnerability Planning - June 2020 In 2020, the Town of Windsor's Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness Committee responded to a Federal requirement requiring a mitigation plan in order to receive various grants. Executive Summary - June, 2020 [pdf] Windsor Hazard Mitigation & Climate Adaptation Plan - June, 2020 [pdf] Litigation / Settlements - June 2019 This is a record [external link] of historical litigation that the Town of Windsor has been involved in. Town Corner Markers - July 2017 As required by Massachusetts General Law Part 1, Title VII, Chapter 42 Section 2, the Town of Windsor must update the location of the town boundary markers. The most recent update is documented here [pdf]. FERC (Federal Energy Regulatory Commission) - 2015 In the mid-2000s, there was a risk that a major oil pipeline was going to be built that would have gone through Windsor. Windsor residents were seriously concerned about many issued relating to the pipeline including significant noise and pollution. The Town collectively worked together and joined many other groups to fight the pipeline, which in the end, was never built. Some related documents are available here [external site].

518e52b5-2124-4721-9542-8e848f11e20f Request for Abutters List If you need a list of the abutters of your property (i.e., property parcels that are adjacent to yours), then fill out the form below and send it to the assessor. You may need this list if you are, for example, requesting a variance or special permit from the zoning board. Request for abutters list [pdf] Related Services Related Boards & Departments Assessor

497926bc-a93a-48bc-a1f8-95a026f5eeb4 Town Bylaws The "Bylaws" are the local rules that the Town of Windsor runs by (while also following State and Federal laws). Bylaws are developed by the Select Board and voted on by residents at Annual and Special Town Meetings. General Bylaws [pdf] of the Town of Windsor revised June 17, 2025. These cover a wide range of topics and consist of historic Bylaws going back decades modified by many amendments over the years. Zoning Bylaws [pdf] of the Town of Windsor revised May 29, 2025. These are the Zoning Bylaws that relate to construction of all kinds. When there are proposed changes to Bylaws, they will be posted here: No current Bylaw proposals Related Services Related Boards & Departments Select Board

80b75ce4-d384-493c-bddf-5f69398245ce Conservation Commission Members Dicken Crane , term through 2028 Joanne Haracz (chair) , term through 2026 Jon Lueken , term through 2027 Glenn Roy , term through 2028 Wendi Volk , term through 2027 [2 vacancies] Wendy Volk, Conservation Agent Windsor Conservation Commission 1890 Route 9, Suite 1 Windsor, MA 01270 conservation@windsormass.com 413-684-3811 ext. 8 Meetings Commission Meets 2nd Wednesday of the Month 6:30pm at Windsor Town Offices Applications and agenda items are due 12 business days prior to the monthly meeting. Please see Minimum Submission Requirements for more info. If you have any questions about what kind of application to submit or proper procedures, please email the Conservation Agent at conservation@windsormass.com . The agent is hired by the Select Board on an annual basis. Members are appointed by Select Board for 3 year terms. Description The conservation commission is responsible for ensuring the protection of Windsor's natural resources including wetlands. Thus, they are involved in approving a range of activities with a focus on construction. Information Sign Off Sheets for Building Permits It is the Applicant’s responsibility to contact the Commission with details of their project and set up an appointment for a site visit, if necessary. Permit Applications Applications to be considered for public hearings are due 12 business days prior to the monthly meeting to allow enough legal notice to the public. Applicants should verify deadlines for submission with the commission Permit applications can be found at Mass.gov under Wetlands Protection Act Permit Forms . For convenience, some forms from that site are available here [google drive]. A public hearing will be scheduled to review all permit applications after all application requirements are met. Please review the Minimum Submission Requirements document as well as the Permit Fees document to ensure that your application is submitted completely. Conservation Commission agendas Conservation Commission minutes Related Services Forms & Documents for Town Activities

8557e530-0c74-4275-a793-cc3e36520d1c Agendas & Minutes from Town Meetings Agendas & Minutes Board of Health Agendas & Minutes Cemetery Commission Agendas & Minutes Conservation Commission Agendas & Minutes Counsel on Aging Agendas & Minutes Finance Committee Agendas & Minutes Green Committee Agendas & Minutes Library Trustees Agendas & Minutes MLP / Broadband Department Agendas & Minutes Parks & Recreation Agendas & Minutes Planning Board Agendas & Minutes Master Plan Steering Committee Agendas & Minutes Select Board Agendas & Minutes Zoning Board Agendas & Minutes For Annual and Special Town meetings, see the link below for Town Meetings. Related Services Town Meetings Related Boards & Departments

813f9cba-28d7-4720-b036-54d5e3b1ed62 Road Maintenance The Windsor highway department maintains the town roads, including plowing snow, improving muddy conditions, clearing fallen trees, etc. To report a maintenance issue, please contact the highway department at the link below. Related Services Related Boards & Departments Highway Department

6fd3adef-e1bd-4d82-92e3-2d5e35eed02a Council on Aging Members Community Outreach Jessica Buoymaster 413-329-4364 buoymasjessica@gmail.com Board Members Sue Jacobs (Chair) - 413-684-3191, term expires 2028 Sandie Zink (Treasurer), term expires 2028 Alan Zawitowski, term expires 2027 Sue Riley, term expires 2027 Diane Penetti, term expires 2026 Diane Saunders, term expires 2028 Jean Wagner, term expires 2026 Meetings 2nd Monday of the month at 10am at Town Offices Monthly Coffee's are held on the second Wednesday at 10 AM from September through June at the Town Hall. Educational and special events are offered several times a year. Watch the COA insert in Windsor Now & Then as well as the Windsor Face Book page for information. Members appointed by Select Board for 3 year terms. Senior Outreach Coordinator hired by COA and Select Board. Description Mission The mission of the COA is to serve older Windsor adults, by providing opportunities and resources that advance the quality of life in a rural community. Information Council on Aging agendas Council on Aging minutes Related Services Support for Aging in Windsor

fbbc7dc7-5599-4ea5-b83f-8ab804643b29 Zoning Variance / Special Permits To apply for a zoning variance of special permit, please submit this application form [pdf] and any other application materials to the Town Clerk. Electronic copies are preferred via email, or you can submit 3 paper copies of all the materials to the Town Clerk. Related Services Related Boards & Departments Zoning Board of Appeals

1e8c8c6a-5952-423d-ac2f-ebcfbfd5de1e Pay Windsor Town Fees Paying Windsor Town Fees The following Windsor Town fees may be paid online: Property and Excise Taxes - If you pay electronically from your checking account, there is a minimal fee. If you pay with a credit card, there is a modest fee. (The actual fee varies, so you'll have to go to the website to see what it is.) If you send a paper check to the address on your tax bill (or drop it off at the Town Offices), there is no fee. Inspection fees are all paid online via the various inspection portals. All other fees (transfer station, dog license, firearms permit, home fire inspection, etc.) must be paid by paper check made out to "Town of Windsor" and delivered to the relevant department (Town Clerk, Police, or Fire). Related Services Related Boards & Departments Tax Collector/Treasurer