dd8ab326-b8bd-4319-a46e-9c9bf64cb2e1 Motor Vehicles Excise Taxes The Town of Windsor requires that an "Excise Tax" be paid for motor vehicles that are owned by town residents. This Motor Vehicle Excise Tax is assessed on a calendar year basis (January-December). The valuation of the vehicle is determined by the Department of Motor Vehicles using the manufacturer’s recommended retail price when new multiplied by the applicable percentage: In the year preceding the year of manufacture: 50% In the year of manufacture: 90% In the second year: 60% In the third year: 40% In the fourth year: 25% In the fifth and succeeding years: 10% Excise tax rate is $25.00 per thousand of valuation. Excise taxes are prorated on a monthly basis. The annual excise due on a vehicle registered after January 1 will be reduced by one-twelfth of the full year’s excise for every month prior to the month in which the vehicle was registered. The minimum an excise bill may be is $5.00. Abatements are available if during a calendar year ownership of a motor vehicle is transferred by sale or otherwise and the registration is cancelled or transferred to another vehicle. Both actions are necessary to qualify for an abatement. Abatements may be requested up three years following the year to which the excise relates. Proof of ownership transfer and registration cancellation or transfer will be requested. The minimum an abatement may be is $5.00. FAQ - Frequently Asked Questions about the Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Why am I still getting an excise tax bill when I no longer have that car? You must always either transfer or cancel your plates when you no longer have a vehicle. For as long as your plate is active, you will receive an excise tax bill. REMEMBER: It is important that the bill for a vehicle you no longer own is NOT IGNORED. Interest and fees may accumulate and result in non-renewal of license and/or registration. When am I entitled to an excise tax abatement? You are entitled to an abatement on your excise tax when you DISPOSE OF THE VEHICLE and either CANCEL or TRANSFER YOUR PLATES to a new vehicle. The Assessors’ office requires that you present the proper documentation along with an Application for Abatement for an abatement to be granted. If the plate is lost, you must file for a lost plate receipt with the Registry of Motor Vehicles. Who is entitled to an excise tax exemption? Chapter 60A, Section 1 of the Massachusetts General Laws provide excise tax exemptions for vehicles owned by certain disabled individuals and veterans, ex-prisoners of war and their surviving spouses and certain charitable organizations. Please contact our office for further details on eligibility. Related Services Tax Abatement & Exemption Applications Related Boards & Departments Assessor

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

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6206351f-203c-4cbb-b232-a00cfb3545ff Tax Collector/Treasurer Staff Kirsten Henshaw (Treasurer / Tax Collector) 413-684-3811 ext 3 khenshaw@windsormass.com 1890 Route 9, Suite 5 Windsor, MA 01270 Meetings Tuesdays 10am-noon or by appointment khenshaw@windsormass.com Hired by the Select Board for a 3 year term. Description The Treasurer is responsible for managing all town moneys, disperses all cash, manages debt obligations and banking relations. Administers group insurance and is responsible for payroll, pension and retirement systems. The Tax Collector is responsible for overall administration for local taxes. Information Related Services Pay Windsor Town Fees

6672a3e5-1fde-48d7-8c9d-5f61bd68517a Regional Groups Description Windsor maintains connections to a number of regional groups, including: Mohawk Trail Woodlands Partnership We are working closely with the Mohawk Trail Woodlands Partnership and have recently received a grant from them to do a roadside invasive study to develop a roadside mowing and invasive control plan (Fall 2023). Agendas Minutes Berkshire Regional Planning Agendas Minutes Berkshire Regional Transit Association Agendas Minutes Information Related Services

9af92f35-b432-467e-890c-9fcd4d0942ce Westfield River Members The Windsor representatives to the Wild & Scenic Westfield River committee are: Jim Caffrey jcaffrey@thetrustees.org 413-684-2182 David Zink davideo007@yahoo.com 413-684-1459 Appointed yearly by the Select Board. Description Our mission is to preserve, protect and enhance the special qualities and outstanding resources of the Westfield River Watershed in concert with local communities. Information The Westfield River flows about 5 miles through Windsor, providing the (dammed) swimming center at the Windsor State Forest and the tiny undammed simming hole sometimes known as the "chalk pond" along River Road. A committee helps to conserve the river, and some Windsor representatives help the committee. Read about the Wild & Scenic Westfield River [link] committee. Related Services Parks: What and Where?

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

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

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

e1290b03-ad85-49b1-b683-722e47131869 Schooling in Windsor Windsor is part of the Central Berkshire Regional School District. It does not have any of its own schools, so children attend one of the regional schools. Learn more about from the Central Berkshire Regional School District website . Or contact Elizabeth Lounsbury at elounsbury@cbrsdk12.org, the Windsor representative at CBRSD. CBRSD Agendas CBRSD Minutes Related Services Related Boards & Departments Select Board

d8f4e08c-da62-4a77-b5f2-accf57f22f0a Master Plan for Windsor The Planning Board appointed the Master Plan Steering Committee in November 2021 to develop a Master Plan for the Town. After an extensive process—including a survey distributed throughout the Town and answered by nearly 20% of adult residents—the Plan is being finalized and anticipated to be released in late November 2022. Documents The Master Plan (Nov 2022) [pdf] Wild & Scenic Westfield River Stewardship Plan [pdf] Master Plan Survey Results [pdf] Related Services Related Boards & Departments Planning Board

7864b7de-99fe-4cb1-a4d7-b31b0b3db196 Inspections Inspectors William Girard (Building Inspector) 1890 Route 9, Suite 2, Windsor, MA 01270 Hours: 1st & 3rd Wednesdays, 5:30-7pm 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