fcc95a79-5f85-4722-bdef-d4ee7527afbe Select Board Members Holly Higinbotham (Chair) 413-212-4352 hhiginbotham@windsormass.com Term ends 2026 Michael Kintner 413-684-3811, #4 mkintner@windsormass.com Dave Melle 413-684-3811, #4 dmelle@windsormass.com Meetings Meets weekly or every other week (check calendar ) Monday nights 7-9pm Select Board members are elected 3 years terms. The chair is selected by the board. Description The Select Board is responsible for implementing the town's plan. They are responsible for appointing and overseeing many of the committees, and hiring and managing most of the town staff. They have frequent public meetings where much of the work is done and decisions are made. Information Select Board agendas Select Board minutes Related Services Forms & Documents for Town Activities Marijuana: Policies & Procedures Procurement and Hiring Schooling in Windsor Town Bylaws

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 and Thursdays 5pm - 7pm, 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

497926bc-a93a-48bc-a1f8-95a026f5eeb4 Town Bylaws The "Bylaws" are the local rules that the Town of Windsor runs by (while also following State and Federal laws). Bylaws are developed by the Select Board and voted on by residents at Annual and Special Town Meetings. General Bylaws [pdf] of the Town of Windsor revised June 17, 2025. These cover a wide range of topics and consist of historic Bylaws going back decades modified by many amendments over the years. Zoning Bylaws [pdf] of the Town of Windsor revised May 29, 2025. These are the Zoning Bylaws that relate to construction of all kinds. When there are proposed changes to Bylaws, they will be posted here: No current Bylaw proposals Related Services Related Boards & Departments Select Board

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

d0720a3e-dd8f-4da3-a3b5-22795d786a40 Emergency Services Windsor Police Department [or Fire Department below] Emergencies: 911 Office: 413-684-0037 (leave a message) Police Dispatch: 413-684-0300 (Not for Emergencies) Email: kbuoymaster@windsormass.com Located in lower level of Windsor Town Offices Police Hours: Monday 6-8pm Or to schedule an appointment, call the office and leave a message. Firearms A firearms license is required to possess or carry firearms in Massachusetts. Due to COVID-19 and social distancing considerations, we will only be taking renewals through the mail. Please fill out the application completely. Incomplete or false information may lead to the application being rejected and the loss of the application fee. Enclose a check for $100.00 made out to the Town of Windsor for the permit fee. We will call you to review your application after submission. You do not need a new photo for the permit - it will be taken from the RMV photo on your driver's license. Please mail the application and check to The Windsor Police Department at 1890 Route 9, Suite 3, Windsor, MA 01270. The application can be found here . Motor Vehicle Accidents Massachusetts state law requires requires a person who was operating a motor vehicle involved in a crash in which (i) any person was killed or (ii) injured or (iii) in which there was damage in excess of $1,000 to any one vehicle or other property, to complete and file a Crash Operator Report with the Registrar within five (5) days after such crash (unless the person is physically incapable of doing so due to incapacity). The required form can be found here . Medication Collection The Windsor Police Department has a secure recycle container for unwanted and expired medications. You can bring them during Police Dept. office hours every Monday 6-8pm. A description of what and how to bring your medication is available here [pdf]. Note: NO Medical Sharps or Needles allowed. E.g., NO hypodermic needles, syringes, auto injectors (Epi-Pens), infusion sets, connection needles/sets, or lancets. BUT, sharps are collected at the transfer station in the "mercury shed". Windsor Fire Department ( Dept. Facebook Group ) Emergencies: 911 Fire Station: 413-684-3236 (not for fire reports) Fire Dispatch: 413-684-0300 (not for fire reports) 2025 Route 9, Windsor, MA 01270 Brush Burning Permits Massachusetts allows residents to burn brush between January 15 and May 1, depending on weather conditions. You must obtain permission first at this site between 8:30 AM and 1:00 PM to obtain a permit on the day you want to burn brush. Permit availability on a given day will depend on weather conditions. Scheduling 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. Reflective Address Marker The Windsor VFD will make a reflective address marker to help emergency services locate your property. Full details here . Related Services Code Red Report a Motor Vehicle Accident Related Boards & Departments Emergency Services

2c0e7c7f-81a2-482d-80c4-2b32693d67f6 Parks: What and Where? The Town of Windsor has several great places to visit - for families with children, people looking for some wooded solitude and beauty, and for those hoping to have some outdoor fun. Windsor Town Park The 5-acre park is located approximately 1/2 mile up Peru Rd on the left. It has a ball field, covered pavilion with picnic tables, a playground, and parking. It is open to all town residents. Summer activities include pick-up games and outdoor movies. The park is available for rental. Please read this description [pdf] for details. Notchview Cross-Country Skiing and Hiking The Trustees of Reservations (a private, not-for-profit land trust in the State of Massachusetts) maintains Notchview , an incredible protected 3,000 acre woodland 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. Windsor State Forest - Swimming and the Windsor "Jambs" We are lucky enough to be the home of one of the Windsor State Forest . It is about 1,200 acres and the recreation area is in the middle of a significant renovation that is expected to open Summer 2021 for swimming in the dammed Westfield River with day use. The Windsor "Jambs" is an incredible deep fissure in the rocks with cold rough and exciting water. There is a parking lot at the top and a trail down the side with some incredible views. At the bottom of the trail (about 1/4 mile or so), the water levels out and there are some good rocks for wading and relaxing in the shade. Windsor Pond In the far north east corner of Windsor - accessible only by going out of Windsor to Savoy is a beautiful pond. About 50 acres, it is mostly accessible only through private land - but the large ramp is public access and available for swimming and boating. Eugene Moran Wildlife Management Area Mass Audobon manages this beautiful 1,462 acre Wildlife Management Area . Previously a dairy farm, it is now a prime destination for birding and nature walks. Related Services Related Boards & Departments Parks & Recreation Westfield River

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

45fa2255-9a5d-462b-81a9-b653545ebc81 Town Administrator Staff Madeline Scully - term expires 6/30/2025 413-684-3811 #4 1890 Route 9 Suite 1 Drop box #2 (put flag up) mscully@windsormass.com Meetings Monday-Thursday 9am-3pm @ Town Offices Monday 5-9pm Select Board Meeting Nights Hired by the select board Description The Town Administrator oversees and is responsible for planning, administration, procurement of services and equipment (serving as the Chief Procurement Officer), and coordination of the daily operation of the Town as delegated by the Select Board, existing policies, procedures, and bylaws, as well as state and federal law. Information Related Services

3e433b3e-e6ee-4ec6-8384-45cd1cfa5dea Broadband/Fiber Internet Windsor has reliable and high speed fiber internet (broadband) infrastructure available to all residents. It is managed through a private company called Whip City Fiber that you need to use to sign up for internet at your residence. Additionally, we use a company called Wired West to maintain the physical infrastructure. Because fiber internet is a complicated technology, we have provided a glossary of a number of technical terms [pdf] that you may find helpful to understand. To sign up for Windsor fiber internet, or get support for existing service, visit the Whip City Fiber website . Some key contact info: Customer Service 1-833-991-9378 customerservice@wiredwestfiber.net Technical Support 1-833-923-9378 techsupport@wiredwestfiber.net To install new Internet service, we highly recommend that the homeowner provide underground conduit for the fiber to be run frome the pole to your house. This will provide the most reliable service. This conduit must meet these installation requirements . While windsor paid for the underground conduit installation during initial roll-out, home owners are now largely responsible for this installation themselves. Current fiber installation policy [pdf] (revised Sept 2022) Related Services Related Boards & Departments MLP / Broadband Department

c320a070-a8b5-4936-9d51-524e8bbc4b65 Annual Town Reports Every year, the Town of Windsor summarizes the activity of the town by asking each board, department, committee, etc. to write a description of what happened that year. These annual town reports are a record of those reports. Annual town reports [Google Drive] Related Services Agendas & Minutes from Town Meetings Related Boards & Departments Town Clerk

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

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.