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

b0190197-0983-4906-b6eb-db0aa6780856 Procurement and Hiring The Town of Windsor has a public procurement process that follows state guidelines. Current open bids are available here [Google Drive]. Open Jobs POSTING DATE : June 9, 2025 CLOSING DATE: June 23, 2025 Or until filled TOWN OF WINDSOR IS SEEKING AN ASSISTANT TO THE TOWN ADMINISTRATOR Details here [pdf] Related Services Related Boards & Departments Select Board

7135b8b2-91db-4e20-a3a9-d0c9a549117b Emergency Services Windsor Police Department Kip Buoymaster (Police Chief) , term expires 2025 Jordan Koch (Officer) , term expires 2027 911 (Emergencies) 413-684-0037 (Office, leave a message) Police Dispatch: 413-684-0300 (Not for Emergencies) kbuoymaster@windsormass.com Police Hours Monday 6-8pm Town Offices To schedule an appointment, call the office and leave a message. Windsor Fire Department Jamie Hyatt (Chief) Emergencies: 911 (for fire reports) Fire Station: 413-684-3236 (not for fire reports) Fire Dispatch: 413-684-0300 (not for fire reports) Windsor Fire Department 2025 Route 9, Windsor, MA 01270 firechief@windsormass.com Emergency Manager Trinity Koch TKoch@windsormass.com Police and Fire Chief hired by Select Board. Other fire fighters are volunteers appointed by Fire Chief. Description During times of extreme weather, the Town Hall is an emergency shelter. It is open to the public functioning as a warming hut or cooling station. The emergency manager is responsible for planning and coordinating emergency management preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation and works collaboratively with the Fire Chief, Police Chief, Public Health Director and Public Works Director to ensure effective implementation of goals, training and coordination of townwide emergency management planning. Information Sign up for the Code Red emergency alert messages . Related Services Code Red Emergency Services

c70de9cd-6bf3-4195-a3bd-3cd3a327c668 Cemetery plots and interments Cemeteries The Town of Windsor maintains 5 cemeteries holding approximately 1,100 people going back to 1774. Bush Cemetery East Windsor Cemetery Shaw Cemetery (with the new "Franek Lot") Peru Road Cemetery Windsor Hill Cemetery Plus, there is one grave marker on Savoy Road Plots Town residents may purchase a plot by contacting the Cemetery Commission chair. Cemetery plots are 4' x 10' and are available for $150 with a check to "Town of Windsor". Interments Full interments are to be managed by a funeral home and require a payment of $100 - Town of Windsor $100 - Sexton $550 - Excavator Cremation burial for an urn 12" x 6" ... 24" deep requires a payment of $100 - Town of Windsor $100 - Sexton Installation Corner Posts (4): $75 - Sexton Veteran Markers (granite): $45 - Sexton Veteran Markers (bronze): $60 - Sexton Flush Markers: $50 - Sexton Baby Markers (no larger than 21" x 10"): $45 - Sexton All rates are subject to change by the majority of the Cemetery Commission. There will be no interments November 1 – April 1 except with the approval of the Sexton. Full Cemetery Rules & Regulations [pdf]. Related Services Related Boards & Departments Cemetery Commission

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

Learn about Artists in Windsor An impressive number of talented and creative artists live in Windsor. We host a description of some of their work and link to their sites when available so you can learn more and support them. See our artists' work! ( Submit items for this page to the .) Webmaster Likes Birds (Emily Bunnell) Digital Painting Tiny Gouaches (Emily Bunnell) Gouache plein air paintings Family (Emily Bunnell) Graphite Drawing Garden cosmos and morning glories (DJ Drumm) Eco printing is the transferring of pigment from flora and fauna onto fabric, paper and other materials. Eco print on raw silk noil Glorious Sunflower (DJ Drumm) Eco printing is the transferring of pigment from flora and fauna onto fabric, paper and other materials. Eco print on 140 lb. watercolor paper. Ann Koczela - Recreated with old barn wood, unused copper, old dishes, repurposed light into solar Loving to take challenges: “I take what others throw away and build something out of the ordinary." With old wood, broken dishes, chicken wire, old copper and PVC pipe, I crafted stunning structures, proving waste could become art. Each project cleans the earth, one creation at a time. I don’t just recycle materials— try to recycle with imagination, proving that with vision and effort, anything could be repurposed into something extraordinary. My goal is to inspire people to do the same. Ann Koczela - Recycled glass shower door & dishes for greenhouse Loving to take challenges: “I take what others throw away and build something out of the ordinary." With old wood, broken dishes, chicken wire, old copper and PVC pipe, I crafted stunning structures, proving waste could become art. Each project cleans the earth, one creation at a time. I don’t just recycle materials— try to recycle with imagination, proving that with vision and effort, anything could be repurposed into something extraordinary. My goal is to inspire people to do the same. Ann Koczela - Reused old stained glass, sculpting with chicken wire & broken mirrors Loving to take challenges: “I take what others throw away and build something out of the ordinary." With old wood, broken dishes, chicken wire, old copper and PVC pipe, I crafted stunning structures, proving waste could become art. Each project cleans the earth, one creation at a time. I don’t just recycle materials— try to recycle with imagination, proving that with vision and effort, anything could be repurposed into something extraordinary. My goal is to inspire people to do the same. Jane Lyon Jewelry Hand cast zamak necklace Zamak is 94% zinc, 3% copper, 3% aluminum. No rust or tarnish Jane Lyon Jewelry Hand cast zamak bracelet Zamak is 94% zinc, 3% copper, 3% aluminum. No rust or tarnish Jane Lyon Jewelry Hand cast zamak earrings Zamak is 94% zinc, 3%copper, 3% aluminum. Hypoallergenic Peter Reed Carry Goods Waxed Canvas and Bridle Leather Totes Peter Reed Carry Goods Stage 1 - Horween CXL leather Carry-On Peter Reed Carry Goods Horween CXL Valet and Hand Saddle-Stitched Minimalist Wallet Constance Talbot High Hollow Pottery Constance Talbot High Hollow Pottery

b248ac45-41b3-44af-a1d5-e9a75c40357e Town Meetings A Citizen's Guide to Town Meetings from the State of Massachusetts is provided for your understanding. Here is a record of Town Meetings 2025 8/11/2025 - Special Town Meeting Warrant and Minutes 5/5/2025 - Annual Town Meeting Report , Warrant , Finance Committee Statement and Minutes w/ Budget and Sources of Funding 2/24/2025 - Special Town Meeting Warrant and Minutes 2024 8/19/2024 - Special Town Meeting Warrant and Minutes 5/6/2024 - Annual Town Meeting Report , Warrant , CBRSD Proposed Agreement , Finance Committee Statement and Minutes 2023 11/29/2023 - Special Town Meeting Warrant and Minutes 5/1/2023 - Annual Town Meeting Report , Warrant and Minutes 2022 12/12/2022 - Special Town Meeting Warrant and Minutes 10/17/2022 - Special Town Meeting Warrant and Minutes 8/24/2022 - Special Town Meeting Warrant and Minutes 5/2/2022 - Annual Town Meeting Report , Warrant and Finance Committee Statement and Minutes 2021 9/27/2021 - Special Town Meeting Warrant and Minutes 6/16/2021 - Annual Town Meeting Report , Warrant , Finance Committee Statement and Minutes 4/14/2021 - Special Town Meeting Warrant and Minutes 2020 10/13/2020 - Special Town Meeting Warrant and Minutes 6/1/2020 - Annual Town Meeting Report , Warrant (with proposed revised Article 19 ), Finance Committee Statement and Minutes 1/29/2020 - Special Town Meeting Warrant (with proposed revised Article 6 ) and Minutes Archived town meeting warrants Archived town meeting minutes Archived annual town reports Related Services Agendas & Minutes from Town Meetings Related Boards & Departments

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

a8a4e125-1e12-48ce-8422-3c0cd19d118f Food Security in Windsor This initiative is supported by volunteer Windsor residents building town infrastructure to strengthen food security. Our immediate work is assisting Windsor residents who are in need of food due to instability in SNAP resources. If you are a Windsor resident in need of immediate food assistance, please submit a confidential request here . This request will go directly to Kim Tobin and should include your name, address, residents in household, and if there are children. You can also submit a request through the Town Administrator or the Outreach Coordinator ( Jessica Buoymaster ). Existing Resources: Food Bank of Western MA Food Finder Find food locations within 10 miles of Windsor Massachusetts SNAP benefits Massachusetts Healthy Initiatives Program (HIP) Mountain Girls Farms will arrange local mobile delivery in winter months. Upcoming Activities: Boy Scout Food Drive. Drop-off at locations across town, or arrange for at-home pickup. Community Dinners Cooking and Food Preservation Classes Suggested donations include: Peanut butter & jelly Cooking oil Canned tuna or meat Canned fruits & vegetables Canned stews & soups Oatmeal breakfast cereal Pasta 100% juice Rice Boxed non-refrigerated milk Personal care & paper goods PLEASE DO NOT DONATE PERISHABLE OR FROZEN FOODS, OR ITEMS IN GLASS JARS. Related Services Related Boards & Departments

d5d3dd0a-49d2-45fe-a507-47efa2a20cb6 Help with Animals: Lost/Nuisance/Bites, etc. If you need help with anything related to animals in town , such as: animal bites home finder service help with rabies nuisance animals putting down an animal stray and lost animals understanding animal issues in town please contact the Windsor animal control officer. Related Services Related Boards & Departments Animal Control

6d9b6921-5205-4b0d-babb-6efe55364c95 Cultural Council Members Valerie Kohn (Chair) , term expires 2027 Jane Lyon , term expires 2025 Eileen Markland , term expires 2027 Deb Drumm (Secretary) , term expires 2025 Samantha Talora , term expires 2025 Joyce Carranza , term expires 2025 windsormassculturalcouncil@gmail.com Meetings Meetings posted at Town Offices Appointed by Select Board for 3 year terms Description The Windsor Cultural Council has the responsibility to receive, review, and award grants that will bring public programs to Windsor and its surrounding communities. These programs should promote access, education, diversity and excellence in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences. The funding comes from state dollars through the Massachusetts Cultural Council. The financial awards are based on the size of the town. The Windsor Cultural Council is currently accepting online grant applications for 2023. Projects that benefit our community and individual Windsor residents in the arts and humanities are given special consideration. For more information, go to mass-culture.org and scroll down to “Apply now for LCC Grants.” If you need help, send your message to windsormassculturalcouncil@gmail.com . Deadline for the application is October 17, 2022. Information Cultural Council agendas Cultural Council minutes Related Services

Posted Nov 18, 2024 - Fire Restrictions Fire Department Important Message As Severe Fire Weather Persists, Windsor Extends Outdoor Fire Restrictions 518 Fires Have Burned More Than 1,500 Acres in Massachusetts Since October 1 With outdoor fuel sources extremely dry and no meaningful precipitation expected, Windsor Fire Chief James Hyatt and municipal leaders are extending restrictions on any outdoor fires at least until Friday, November 22. “This has been an unprecedented fall fire season in Massachusetts,” said Chief Hyatt. “The current and expected weather conditions mean that any outdoor fire is likely to spread quickly and become difficult to control. In Windsor, those fires could easily spread to homes and other properties.” Burning yard waste is already prohibited across Massachusetts through January 15 and year-round in some communities under 310 CMR 7.07, the Open Burning regulation. The local fire restriction additionally restricts the outdoor use of fire pits, chimineas, candles, cooking/heating equipment, and other ignition sources under Section 10.10.2 of the Massachusetts Comprehensive Fire Safety Code. The Code grants fire officials the authority to prohibit any and all open flames and other ignition sources under certain hazardous conditions, including extreme drought. About 200 Massachusetts municipalities have imposed these prohibitions. Any requests for permits for outdoor fires, hot work such as cutting/grinding, and other activity will be decided in light of the ongoing fire risk. All of Massachusetts is facing an unprecedented fall wildfire season. While the state averages 15 to 20 fires a month in October and November each year, local fire departments have reported more than 500 fires since October 1, 2024. These fires have burned more than 1,500 acres – rivalling average statewide totals for an entire year. Many of these fires have damaged homes and other properties, and they are taxing local and regional firefighting resources. According to Chief Hyatt, the Massachusetts Department of Fire Services, and the Department of Conservation & Recreation’s Bureau of Forest Fire Control & Forestry, almost all of these fires start with human activity and can be prevented by limiting outdoor activity that involves open flames, sparks and embers, hot engines or gasoline from power equipment, and other ignition sources. Chief Hyatt recommended the following fire prevention strategies during this period of severe fire risk: Follow local and state guidance on outdoor ignition sources. Remember that burning yard waste is prohibited statewide through January and in many communities year-round. Many cities and towns have implemented temporary restrictions on any outdoor fires until conditions improve. Refrain from outdoor cooking and heating. Sparks and embers from chimineas, fire pits, and grills can easily ignite dry vegetation, debris, and overhanging branches. Use caution with lawnmowers, leaf blowers, all-terrain vehicles, and other power equipment. Hot engines, sparks, and spilled gasoline can ignite dry leaves and grass. Dispose of ashes from fireplaces and wood stoves in a metal can, douse them with water, and cover them with a tight-fitting lid. These ashes can remain hot enough to ignite combustibles long after the fire goes out, never dump them outdoors or in the trash. Extinguish smoking materials in a sturdy ashtray with water or sand. Never toss cigarette butts, matches, or other smoking materials over the edge of a balcony, stub them out on stairs or railings, or toss them in dry vegetation or debris. “The faster we hear about a fire, the better chance we have of safely extinguishing it,” said Chief Hyatt. “If you see smoke or flames, please call 9-1-1 right away so we can protect you, your neighbors, and our community.”