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Made possible by the Friends of Windsor The Town of Windsor, formerly Gageborough, was founded July 4, 1771. Best known for its scenic vistas and pristine wilderness, it has a rich history of early American mills, logging, farming and hearty pioneer settlers. The current town population is 879, with a strong sense of community. Residents enjoy kayaking, hiking, hunting and winter sports. Windsor is home to Notchview, a 3,100-acre reservation managed by the Trustees of Reservations, open to cross-country skiers and other forms of outdoor recreation. GOVERNMENT Windsor employs the open town meeting form of government, and is led by a select board. The town has its own services, including police, fire and public works departments. The town's public library is located adjacent to the town hall, and is connected to the regional library system. The nearest hospital, Berkshire Medical Center, is located in Pittsfield. On the state level, Windsor is represented in the Massachusetts House of Representatives as part of the Second Berkshire district, represented by John Barrett, which covers central Berkshire County, as well as portions of Hampshire and Franklin counties. In the Massachusetts Senate, the town is part of the Berkshire, Hampshire and Franklin district, represented by Paul Mark, which includes all of Berkshire County and western Hampshire and Franklin counties. The town is patrolled by the Fourth (Cheshire) Station of Barracks "B" of the Massachusetts State Police. On the national level, Windsor is represented in the United States House of Representatives as part of Massachusetts's 1st congressional district, and is represented by Richard Neal of Springfield. Massachusetts is currently represented in the United States Senate by senior Senator Elizabeth Warren and junior Senator Ed Markey. EDUCATION Windsor is a member town of the Central Berkshire Regional School District. All students in the district attend the Nessacus Regional Middle School for the middle grades, and Wahconah Regional High School for the upper grades. Both schools are located in Dalton. The nearest parochial school is in Dalton, and the nearest private schools are in Pittsfield. The nearest community college is Berkshire Community College in Pittsfield. The nearest state college is Massachusetts College of Liberal Arts in North Adams, and the nearest state university is the University of Massachusetts Amherst. Town Song

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

b6c1fb33-c565-470e-9b5e-85e98764c0b4 Accounting Department Accountants Barbara Newton barbara@erickinsherfcpa.com Eric A. Kinsherf, CPA Meetings N/A Public bid and contract Description They provide outsourced accounting services to Windsor - providing accurate record keeping, timely report filing, and guaranteeing year-end closing success. Information Related Services Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts

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].

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faa451ac-bcd6-4f51-88d2-fe6a1cafc475 Marriage Licenses How do we apply for a marriage license? You both must apply in person for a marriage license. This requirement is applicable to both residents and non-residents of the Commonwealth. According to Massachusetts Law, you must jointly file intentions to marry, and may do so with the city or town clerk in any community in the state. If either Party A or Party B is in the military and unable to appear and either Party A or Party B is a resident of Massachusetts, the intention may be taken by one party to the marriage and the parent or guardian of the absent principal or solely by the other principal of the intended marriage. The member of the military does not have to be a Massachusetts resident. If either Party is incarcerated in a county or state house of correction, either party may file. A marriage license, once obtained is valid for 60 days from the date intentions are filed and may be used in any Massachusetts city or town. It is not valid outside the state. Marriage Intention Form [pdf] (Updated June 2024) Is there a waiting period from the date of application to the date the license is issued? Yes, there is a mandatory three-day waiting period. While Sundays and holidays are included in the three days, the day the application is made is not. For example, if you apply on Friday, your license will be issued on or after Monday. May we marry before the three days for a good reason? Yes, you should file your intentions first with any city or town clerk. Then an application for a waiver must be filed by both of you at probate or district court. After a hearing, the court may issue a certificate allowing the marriage license to be issued, and the marriage performed without delay. You must bring the certificate to the city or town clerks office where you filed your intentions and they will issue the marriage license, and the marriage may be performed without delay. What is the cost of a marriage license? The cost of filing for a license in Windsor is $15.00 At what age may a person marry? Massachusetts residents may marry if they are 18 years of age or older. A birth certificate may be required to show proof of age. What if one or both of us is under 18? If either is under 18, a court order from a probate or district court where the minor resides must be obtained before the marriage intentions can be filed. Is a medical certificate required before a license can be issued? As of January 28, 2005, a medical certificate is no longer required in Massachusetts. What if one or both of us has been divorced? You are not required to present a divorce certificate when filing intentions to marry. However, it is extrememly important that an individual who has been divorced be certain that his or her divorce is absolute. If you are uncertain as to the absolute date of your divorce, you should contact the court where the divorce was granted. Is there any special requirement for a widow or widower who is remarrying? No. Do we need any witnesses present at the ceremony? Massachusetts statute does not require that witnesses be present at your ceremony. However, if a member of the clergy performs the ceremony, you should ensure that you are in conformity with the appropriate religious tenets. Do we need to bring a picture I.D. when applying for a marriage license? A picture I.D. is not required. Do we need proof of residency? Proof of residency is not required. The marriage intention is being signed under the pains and penalties of perjury. What are the responsibilities of the clergy or justice of the peace? The member of the clergy or justice of the peace must complete and sign the original license and return it to the clerk of the city or town where the license was issued. What should be done if an out-of-state member of the clergy is to perform the marriage? If an out-of-state member of the clergy is to perform the marriage, the clergyperson must obtain a Certificate of Authorization for the Massachusetts Secretary of the Commonwealth prior to the ceremony. This certificate, which is issued by the Public Records Division of the Secretary of the Commonwealth, is to be attached to the original license and returned to the clerk of the city or town where the license was issued. For further information, contact: Division of Public Records Secretary of the Commonwealth One Ashburton Place, Room 1719 Boston, MA 02108 Telephone # (617) 727-2836 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

e9f4fbf6-cdfc-406d-bd9b-1e1a194dd5fa Town Clerk Staff Sandy Kalmus 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

bf39d63c-5997-4a7a-9d85-74ec41eabab5 Tax Abatement & Exemption Applications You must pay 100% of all assessed taxes for which you have not received an abatement or exemption. However, there are a number of ways you can apply to reduce some of those required taxes - which are described here. Windsor Summary for Elderly, Surviving Spouse & Blind Exemption Clauses in Effect for FY 2025 Tax Bill Elderly Exempt Info FY 2025 [pdf] Guides to Real Estate Tax Exemptions General Massachusetts site with forms and guides Application Forms Real and Personal Property Tax Abatement Application (Form 128) Motor Vehicle Excise Form (Form 126-MVE) FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS (FAQ) What's the difference between an abatement and an exemption? An exemption is a discharge from the obligation to pay all or part of a real estate tax based on certain age, income, military, or disability status as set forth by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. An abatement happens as a result of an adjustment that lowers a property’s valuation after the actual (not preliminary) tax bill has been issued. Exemptions are available for seniors, low income seniors, surviving spouse or surviving minor child, veterans with disabilities, and blind persons. Are there other ways to reduce my taxes? There is also a tax deferral program available for older citizens. Please contact the Assessors’ office for further information. Does the property record card reflect any exemptions to which I may be entitled? Property tax exemptions are available to qualifying taxpayers according the eligibility requirements determined by state law. Exemption information is not displayed on the property record card. Information on exemptions is available on the town’s web site or in the Assessors’ office. What if I feel the value of my property value is overstated? This is when an owner would file for an abatement. There are three basic reasons for granting an abatement: data error(s), overvaluation, or inequitable assessment. An abatement application is not a complaint about taxes or how much your assessment has increased. It is an attempt to prove that your property’s estimated market value is inaccurate or unfair based on recent sales of comparable properties. Do I have to apply for an abatement every year if I received one in the past? Not necessarily. If a data correction or adjustment has been made that should be permanent, it will carry forward to the next and following years until such time as there is a change in the property and/or a change in the valuation methodology that affects that property. Therefore, it would not be necessary to reapply the following year(s). If, however, a one-time adjustment were granted just for the current year, the assumption is that the adjustment does not carry forward into the next year. If the property owner then feels that the valuation is overstated in the following year, he/she must submit a new application. What if I am not satisfied with the result of the abatement hearing? A property owner may submit an appeal to the Massachusetts Appellate Tax Board (ATB). Information for the Appellate Tax Board is available online by searching on www.mass.gov . Related Services Property Taxes Related Boards & Departments Assessor

edbaf0cf-6e98-4f6c-b4ec-df18d9c8f16c MLP / Broadband Department Members Michell Johnson – term expires 2026 Erin McLaughlin – term expires 2028 Emily Bunnell – term expires 2027 Meetings Monthly meetings – See calendar Elected Description Windsor Municipal Light Board (Broadband) Mission Statement The Mission of the Windsor MLP (Municipal Light Plant) Board (MLB) is to bring affordable and reliable Broadband Internet Service to the residents of the Town Windsor. The Board is charged with providing oversight in maintaining the integrity of the town’s fiber broadband utility while providing guidance and approval for the direction of future upgrades and technological advancements. The MLP was established under MGL Ch 164 and is guided by its relevant provisions. The duties of the Board are to approve all policy statements, review and approve all major programs and initiatives, oversee budget and finances, and provide instruction to the MLP manager on all policy matters brought before the executive board of WiredWest (WW), which is the broadband co-operative to which Windsor belongs. ( https://wiredwest.net/ ). The MLP Board is also charged with the responsibility of appointing an MLP Manager who will oversee the daily operations of the broadband utility and interact with WiredWest while the Windsor MLB will ultimately hold the responsibility for all capital spending related to the town’s broadband utility. The Board will also be responsible for the yearly evaluation of the appointed Manager. The MLP Board will meet monthly for discussions and to review reports from the MLP Manager, and more frequently as circumstances require. The town of Windsor receives a share of WW’s annual net revenue. The MLP Board will work to ensure that future operating surpluses are sufficient to repay the budget for the town’s financial contribution to the buildout. The Municipal Light Board is comprised of three elected officials, each serving a three-year term with one position expiring each year. 8/1/2023 Information MLP Agendas MLP Minutes Related Services Broadband/Fiber Internet