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

500f294d-9add-4fe7-a636-1260759077e3 Animal Control Member Dave Melle Animal Control Officer Mobile: 413-448-3075 Emergency Dispatch: 413-684-0300 Animal Control Hours On Call 24/7 Select Board appoints 1 person annually Description Responsibilities The Animal Control Officer combines the positions of Dog Officer and Inspector of Barns and Animals. The Dog Officer is responsible for dealing with stray and lost dogs, nuisance dogs, dog bites, home finder service, rabies clinics, and any other dog related matters. The Inspector of Barns & Animals is responsible for checking the conditions under which cattle and domestic animals are kept and the condition the animals themselves are in, and to act accordingly. Information Related Services Help with Animals: Lost/Nuisance/Bites, etc.

fa9de823-1248-488c-8921-8c5001f59e8b Forms & Documents for Town Activities For convenience, direct links to various application forms and related documents are summarized below. But please do not fill out these forms without first visiting the associated links at the bottom of this page that explain the various requirements before submitting applications. Board of Assessors Change of address form [pdf] Board of Health Fees [pdf] Online permitting instructions [pdf] Cemetery Commission Fees Rules & Regulations [pdf] Conservation Commission Fees [pdf] Minimum submission requirements [pdf] Additional forms [Google Drive] Fire Department Brush burning permits [external site] Smoke & carbon monoxide requirements guide [external site] Inspections Permit applications [external site] Trench permit [pdf] Planning Board Form A application [pdf] Police Department Firearm permit application [external site] Motor vehicle accident form [external site] Medication collection info [pdf] Town Clerk Business certificate [pdf] Dog license form [pdf] Marriage intention form [pdf] Transfer Station Permit application [pdf] Recycling guide [pdf] Zoning Board of Appeals Variance or special permit application [pdf] Related Services Transfer Station Zoning Variance / Special Permits Related Boards & Departments Assessor Board of Health Conservation Commission Inspections Select Board

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 2026 5/4/2026 - Annual Town Meeting Warrant ( accessible no sig ), Budget Proposal , Finance Committee Stmt and Minutes ( accessible no sig ) 2/24/2026 - Special Town Meeting Warrant and Minutes ( accessible version, no sig ) 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 Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts

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 2026 Shared services – tires, electronics, mattresses, flourescents, batteries, thermostats, etc. 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! Open same hours as transfer station. Information about Recyling and Trash What is recyclable (recyclesmartma.org) - Interactive widget to learn about what you can do with what "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 2026 [pdf] Pre-orders June 2-10. Distribution June 30. 6 minute video created for NBSWMD explaining composting from home [YouTube] 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. Holiday Recycling Reminders See guidance [pdf] Holiday string lights [pdf] (this is available all year) 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] 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 The Town of Windsor is a member of Northern Berkshire Solid Waste Management District. Click on www.nbswmd.com to learn more about shared Recycling Services, Home composting units, and educational information, Recyclopedia “what can be recycled tool”, Special Collections, Mattress recycling, View our Towns Transfer station information under Transfer and recycling, and so much more. For Additional information or questions please contact Linda Cernik, Lcernik@nbswmd.com . 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 Transfer Station

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 Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts

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 Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts Related Boards & Departments Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts

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 Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts Related Boards & Departments Planning Board

803dae6e-c4b7-4b31-8749-6ac8f41c2311 Zoning Board of Appeals Members John Garcia , term expires 2026 Marcel Mazeau , term expires 2025 Jack Sobon (chair) , term expires 2025 Peter Sternerup , term expires 2027 Meetings Meetings Posted at Town Offices and Website Calendar Appointed by Select Board for 3 year terms. Description The Zoning Board of Appeals is responsible for reviewing land and structure usage and stipulated in the Windsor Zoning Bylaws [pdf]. Jan 29, 2026 Hearing at 7pm at the Windsor Town Hall - 1927 Route 9, Windsor, MA The Windsor Zoning Board of Appeals will hear the petition of Shannon Kennedy and Dylan Wolfgang. The petitioners seek a variance of the required front-line setback, Section 8.4 of the Bylaw for a proposed 30’ x 40’ storage building at 1430 Old Route 9, Map 14, Lot 39. Application materials are available here [zip file]. Information Zoning Board Agendas Zoning Board Minutes Related Services Zoning Variance / Special Permits

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

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 Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts

18645a5e-3a49-4daf-9ed2-75dfd767c390 Highway Department Staff John Denno (Superintendent) highway@windsormass.com 413-684-3780 Luke Dodge James Hyatt John Poplaski Windsor Highway Department 2024 Route 9, Windsor, MA 01270 Route 9 Live Cam ! Or visit our weather station (external link) Hired by Select Board Description The highway department is responsible for maintenance of town roads - about 30 miles of paved roads, 25 miles of unpaved roads, and 5 miles of unmaintained roads. Maintenance includes plowing snow, tree removal, grading dirt roads, mud mitigation, mowing, drainage and culverts. Notably, this does not include Route 9. Information With a small crew and dozens of miles of rural roads, we all know how reliant Windsor is on having passable roads. The highway crew often works late nights, early mornings, and weekends to keep the roads open. But they prioritize the biggest roads with the most traffic and residents. While they aim to plow snow and respond to problems within 24 hours, the reality is that sometimes it takes longer. If you have a special need or there is an unusual circumstance, feel free to contact the Highway department, but please be patient. Mud in the spring can be particularly challenging. They are aware of wet areas, and are working on improving drainage, adding stone, etc. But the reality is that there is only so much that can be done for some roads. In 2021, the Select Board approved a new set of Snow Policies [pdf]. Permits Some kinds of work may require road related permits Driveway permit [pdf]: Required for installing driveway "aprons". $20 fee. Trench permit [pdf]: Required for digging trenches. $50 fee. Checks payable to "Town of Windsor" Road Closures and Construction These are the sections of roads are not plowed in the winter months. Signs will be placed at points of closure to alert drivers beyond that point. Back Dalton Rd. – From 120 Back Dalton to Dalton line (Wahconah Falls) Cemetery Rd. – From Windsor Jambs Rd. to Windigo Rd. High Street Hill (Between the 9’s) – From 661 High Street Hill to 522 High Street Hill High Street Hill - 1060 High Street Hill to Laflash Rd. Hill Cemetery Rd. – From Cemetery to Savoy Rd / 8A Humes Rd. - From 126 Humes Rd. to Nobody’s Rd. Nobody’s Rd. – From East Windsor Rd. to Crane Rd. Patterson Rd. - From 65 Patterson Rd. to Back Dalton Rd. Peru Rd. – From 1410 Peru Rd. to Peru Town line Shaw Rd. – From savoy Hollow Rd. to 1149 Shaw Rd. Schoolhouse Rd. – From 203 Schoolhouse Rd. to Windsor Bush Rd. Windigo Rd. – From Lower Jambs Rd. to Windsor Bush Rd. Windsor Road Map Related Services Road Maintenance