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 Related Boards & Departments

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 Related Boards & Departments Assessor Town Clerk

b61ce40a-21de-4b21-bef2-753acd0ff2c4 How & What to Get Inspected Windsor requires inspections for many aspects of construction including electric, gas & plumbing, and various health related activities such as septic and water. Many of these inspections are described in the town Zoning Bylaws. Click here for contact Information for building, electric, gas & plumbing, and conservation inspectors.. Septic System Requirements Essentially all homes in Windsor have septic systems. Massachusetts Title 5 rules [site] specify how to install, use, and maintain these systems. It is the policy of the Windsor Board of Health that all Title 5 septic system inspections must be witnessed by an agent of the Board of Health. Contact the Berkshire Public Health Alliance to schedule a witness by emailing inspectors@berkshireplanning.org or or 413-684-3811 ext 7. Perc Requirements There are two components of septic system design: soil evaluation and actual design. Soil evaluation consists of noting where your property lines may be so that test holes can be dug. These holes will locate your soil absorption system, which handles the fluid part of septic wastes. This step also includes actually digging the test holes with a backhoe and performing a soil examination and percolation test ("perc"). More info at the Massachusetts Title 5 description for homeowners [site]. Perc Witness requests, T5 witness requests and installation inspection requests should all go through inspectors@berkshireplanning.org or 413-684-3811 ext 7. Related Services Apply for Permits Related Boards & Departments Board of Health Inspections

678b19a4-28b2-484e-9141-e7138972d58d Code Red Sign up for Code Red Alerts . It’s IMPORTANT. Windsor will not abuse the service. You will be notified in the event of a true emergency, such as a forest fire, evacuation order or something very important to the residents of Windsor. Register on your cell by texting WINDSOR to 99411 Register online Download the mobile app Questions: Call the Windsor Emergency Manager, Trinity Koch 413-684-3811 ext 9 Related Services Related Boards & Departments Emergency Services

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

62ce4131-c834-4ebb-b703-16db08e05309 Veterans Services While the Town of Windsor does not itself provide any specific services for Veterans, nearby Pittsfield does, and they have agreed to provide help to Windsor residents, coordinating health care and connecting veterans to local services. This is our agreement [pdf] with the city of Pittsfield regarding Veterans' Services. Jim Clark , US Army Retired Lt. Col. Director of Veterans’ Services City of Pittsfield 330 North Street Pittsfield, MA 01201 (413) 499-9433 jclark@cityofpittsfield.org www.cityofpittsfield.org Related Services Related Boards & Departments

987135d0-fd64-4a62-a6e4-19fe27de71aa Elections The Town of Windsor runs Elections for its own elected offices ("local elections") as well as County, State and Federal elections. Elections are managed by Town Clerk 413-684-3811 #1 windsortownclerk@gmail.com Register to Vote Online Voter Registration System for Massachusetts Check your voter information (including determining if you are registered to vote) Vote by mail To receive a vote by mail ballot, download and fill out the ballot application [link]. Alternatively, send or drop off a letter to the town clerk stating you wish to receive a vote by mail ballot. Include the date, your address, your mailing address if different and it must be signed, to receive your ballot packet. Vote by Mail Ballots Must be postmarked by November 5th and be in the Town Clerk's Office by November 8th to be counted May be left in the black mailbox #2 in the Town Office Parking Lot. They must be there by 8pm on November 5th to be counted. Get Involved We are always looking for election workers for everything from stuffing envelopes to working at the poll. You do not need experience, just a willingness to learn. It's a great way to see how our elections work, first-hand. If interested, contact the Windsor Town Clerk. Most recent elections Current and recent election results [Google Drive] Direct links to: 5/12/25 Town Election warrant [pdf] and results [pdf] 11/5/24 Election results [pdf] 9/3/24 Primary and Town Election results [pdf] 5/13/24 Annual Town Election results [pdf] 3/5/24 Presidential Primaries ( official tally sheet [pdf]) Related Services Related Boards & Departments Town Clerk

72d2ca92-4424-4e91-8073-5a587bb0f07e Library Members Katherine Richter (Library Director) 413-684-3811 #6 windsordirector@cwmars.org Trustees Ben Harelick - term expires 2025 Stacy Litke - term expires 2026 Erin McLaughlin - term expires 2027 Meeting Agendas and Minutes Library Trustees agendas Library Trustees minutes Library Hours Mondays 5 - 7:30pm Wednesdays 2 - 7pm Saturdays 10am - 1pm Windsor Free Public Library Town Offices 1890 Route 9 Windsor, MA 01270 Follow the Windsor Library on Facebook Windsor Library Director is a paid part-time town position. Trustees are elected by the town in the town elections for 3 year terms. Description The Windsor Free Library located at the Town Offices is part of the CW MARS Library System and with your library card, you are able to access materials: books, dvd’s, cd’s, etc. from other libraries in the Central and Western areas. Growing the Board of Trustees The Windsor Free Public Library is looking to add 4 more people to our Board of Trustees. We meet over Zoom, they work with Katherine the Director on various library related topics and here is a link to check out exactly what a Trustee does . CW MARS is a diverse library consortium made up of over 100 member libraries primarily located in Central and Western Massachusetts. CW MARS is an acronym that stands for C entral and W estern MA ssachusetts R esource S haring. It is the largest of nine library consortia in Massachusetts and includes academic, public, and special libraries of all sizes, from tiny towns with populations under 500 to large urban libraries with many branches. CW MARS hosts and supports the technology needed to power our shared online library catalog and library staff software Questions About the New Catalog Experience? Search for what is available online in the "GALE" system. But be sure to come by the library first to get access. 15 minute video highlights some of the reasons students use Gale resources. Starting July 1st, 2025, statewide research databased offerings will be reduced. Learn about your options here . This is a list of of databases that WILL continue to be available. This is a list of discontinued offerings that will NOT be available. Upcoming Events Tuesday, October 14th - Terrarium Program for adults @ 5pm - 7pm - Town Offices Suggested links 5 Best BPL Online Resources for High School Students BPL: Explore Additional Research Resources BPL: Explore Museum passes available ( full list [pdf]) MassMOCA Arrowhead Berkshire Museum Chesterwood The Clark Art Museum Hancock Shaker Village Magic Wings The Mount Norman Rockwell Museum Springfield Museums The USS Constitution Ventfort Hall National Trust for Historic Preservation Information Library Trustees agendas Library Trustees minutes Related Services

8e264af0-d4d6-418f-873a-e33ed70da580 Support for Aging in Windsor The Council on Aging tracks a number of service that may be helpful to those aging in Windsor. Home Modification Loans "Good Options for Independence" is a non-profit which operates a Home Modification Loan Program to assist homeowners in financing necessary adaptations to keep disabled or elderly family members in their homes and communities. Berkshire County residents should call the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission at 413-781-6045 and ask to speak with Shirley Stephens. You may also visit www.cedac.org/hmlp to learn more information, or watch a short video on the loan program. Heating Fuel Assistance The Berkshire Community Action Council, BCAC, oversees the federally funded fuel assistance program, running from November 1-April 30 each year. Detailed information to apply, including income guidelines (which are very generous) are available on the BCAC website. Call COA outreach 413-329-4364. Food Assistance Call COA outreach 413-329-4364. Related Services Related Boards & Departments Council on Aging

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 Related Boards & Departments

Maps Windsor road map [pdf] Assessor's tax maps [pdf] Massachusetts interactive property boundaries [site] Massachusetts land records (deeds, etc.) [site]

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].