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

28e087dd-0d23-4f5a-b703-b39d72fef8f8 Assessor Members Robin Wadsworth (Assessor) , term expires 2029 413-684-3811 x2 413-684-3806 (Fax) rwadsworth@windsormass.com Wednesday and Friday 10-4pm Hours @ Town Offices Wednesdays: 10am - 2pm Meetings As needed and posted 1890 Route 9, Suite 4 Windsor, MA 01270 The Assessor is appointed by Select Board. Description The Assessor is responsible for preparing the annual property tax base, which includes identifying all taxable real and personal property, its ownership, full and fair cash value*, and usage classification. This requires maintenance of an extensive database on each property in the community, which must be reviewed annually for changes in property description, ownership and condition. It also requires an annual analysis of market conditions to adjust values. The assessors must submit values for review by the Department of Revenue every three years. *Full and fair cash value has been defined as 100% of a property’s “fair market value”, which is the price an owner willing to but not under compulsion to sell ought to receive from one willing to but not under compulsion to buy. Full and fair cash value is the applied constitutional and statutory standard, which protects the property owner’s right to pay only his or her fair share of the tax burden. The Assessor is also responsible for: Identifying and calculating annual “new growth” increase in the levy limit under Proposition 2 ½ and obtaining certification of the amount by the DOR. Setting the tax rate and fixing the property tax levy. This requires the preparation of a tax rate recapitulation summary of proposed valuations, expenditures and revenues for the year. Committing taxes to the collector with a warrant. This requires the preparation of a commitment list of all parcels and accounts, their owners and values, and all other information needed to send the tax bills. The commitment fixes the tax liability of the taxpayer and the warrant authorizes the collector to collect the taxes. Reviewing and acting on applications for abatements and exemptions. This includes notifying the taxpayer of the decision and the collector and accounting officer of amounts abated and exempted. It also includes participating in appeals to the Appellate Tax Board. Assessing and committing separately motor vehicle excise and administering the abatement process for that excise. Overseeing the overlay account which is the annual reserve for abatements and exemptions. Information FY 2025 Property Values Sorted by Owner [pdf] Sorted by Parcel ID [pdf] Sorted by Street [pdf] Abatement information and application form Other Information Assessor's Tax Maps [pdf] Online map query [link] Current Fiscal Year real property information is available at windsor.patriotproperties.com . For full information on Chapter 61 Current Use Tax Programs and application forms, click here . Applications are also available in the Assessors' office. Agendas and Minutes Board of Assessors Agendas Board of Assessors Minutes Related Services Change Your Mailing Address Forms & Documents for Town Activities Motor Vehicles Excise Taxes Property Taxes Request for Abutters List Tax Abatement & Exemption Applications

015e0771-eb2a-4869-8166-7c4c7cc784a6 Schools Elizabeth Lounsbury (Windsor Representative to CBRSD) Description Information Related Services Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts

6d9b6921-5205-4b0d-babb-6efe55364c95 Cultural Council Members Joyce Carranza , term expires 2029 Deb Drumm (Secretary) , term expires 2029 Valerie Kohn (Chair) , term expires 2027 Jane Lyon , term expires 2028 Eileen Markland , term expires 2027 Samantha Talora , term expires 2028 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

e9f4fbf6-cdfc-406d-bd9b-1e1a194dd5fa Town Clerk Staff Aline Ferris 1890 Route 9, Suite 2, Windsor, MA 01270 413-684-3811, #1 AFerris@windsormass.com Hours Monday 4-6PM,Thursday 8-10am Mondays 4pm - 6pm, Thursdays 8am - 10am, 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

785f1339-9d0f-4a76-bdf3-1429aadd4793 Town Hall Rental The Town of Windsor has a historic Town Hall building that is available for rental. Monetary Guidelines - Mar 2023 [pdf] - Some usage of the Town Hall is free, and the fees for other uses are described here. Town Hall Rental Contract - Mar 2023 [pdf] Please submit rental information to the Windsor Town Administrator at WindsormassTA@gmail.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 Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts

069c0016-9f4b-4dab-8471-b477dba0bc73 Staffing The Town of Windsor is run by a combination of paid staff and volunteers. The following information applies to all people working for Windsor, whether paid, elected or appointed, unless otherwise noted. Board & Committee Handbook April 2024 [pdf] Employee Handbook July 2026 [pdf] (for paid staff only) Windsor Oath of Office All people working for windsor whether paid, elected or appointed must adhere to this oath of office. "I solumnly swear to faithfully and impartially discharge and perform all the duties incumbent on me in accordance with the bylaws of the Town of Windsor and the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. I promise to own my office, using my talents to help Windsor be the best place it can be." Open Meeting Law All people working for windsor whether paid, elected or appointed must follow Massachusetts open meeting laws. Furthermore, each person is expected to take the following training. Training [external site] - Massachusetts maintains a website that provides training about the Open Meeting Law. Conflict of Interest Law The conflict of interest law, M.G.L. Chapter 268A, seeks to prevent conflicts between private interests and public duties, foster integrity in public service, and promote the public’s trust and confidence in that service by placing restrictions on what municipal employees may do on the job, after hours, and after leaving public service. In compliance with Section 27 of the law, every state, county and municipal employee shall, within 30 days of becoming such an employee, and on an annual basis thereafter , review this summary of the COI law prepared by the State Ethics Commission and sign the acknowledgment at the end of the summary and return it to the Town Clerk . In addition, all employees must complete the e-learning course provided by the State Ethics Commission . Municipal employees are required to take the course every other year for the duration of their employment. It provides an overview of the state conflict of interest law and the various issues you might encounter as a public employee. Recognizing and properly responding to a conflict of interest is a key element to maintaining the public’s confidence in government and in the integrity of the work we do as public employees. If, after taking this course, you have any questions or concerns, please do not hesitate to contact the State Ethics Commission. Upon completion, you must send the provided certificate of training to the Windsor Town Clerk. Employment Opportunities If the Town of Windsor has any employment opportunities, they will be listed here along with an application [Google Drive]. 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

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

6fd3adef-e1bd-4d82-92e3-2d5e35eed02a Council on Aging Board Members Sue Jacobs (Chair) , term expires 2028 Diane Penetti , term expires 2029 Sue Riley , term expires 2027 Lynn Unwin (treasurer) , term expires 2028 Jean Wagner , term expires 2029 Alan Zawitowski , term expires 2027 Jessica Buoymaster (Senior Outreach Coordinator) 413-684-3191 (Sue Jacobs) Community Outreach Jessica Buoymaster 413-329-4364 buoymasjessica@gmail.com 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

9af92f35-b432-467e-890c-9fcd4d0942ce Westfield River Representatives to the Wild & Scenic Westfield River Committee Jim Caffrey (Windsor Representative) David Zink (Windsor Representative) jcaffrey@thetrustees.org (Jim) 413-684-2182 (Jim) davideo007@yahoo.com (Dave) 413-684-1459 (Dave) 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 Eric A. Kinsherf (CPA) Barbara Newton barbara@erickinsherfcpa.com 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

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