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- Support for Aging in Windsor
8e264af0-d4d6-418f-873a-e33ed70da580 Support for Aging in Windsor The Council on Aging tracks a number of service that may be helpful to those aging in Windsor. Home Modification Loans "Good Options for Independence" is a non-profit which operates a Home Modification Loan Program to assist homeowners in financing necessary adaptations to keep disabled or elderly family members in their homes and communities. Berkshire County residents should call the Pioneer Valley Planning Commission at 413-781-6045 and ask to speak with Shirley Stephens. You may also visit www.cedac.org/hmlp to learn more information, or watch a short video on the loan program. Heating Fuel Assistance The Berkshire Community Action Council, BCAC, oversees the federally funded fuel assistance program, running from November 1-April 30 each year. Detailed information to apply, including income guidelines (which are very generous) are available on the BCAC website. Call COA outreach 413-329-4364. Food Assistance Call COA outreach 413-329-4364. 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 Council on Aging
- Zoning Variance / Special Permits
fbbc7dc7-5599-4ea5-b83f-8ab804643b29 Zoning Variance / Special Permits To apply for a zoning variance of special permit, please review the following checklist and submit the application and any other application materials to the Town Clerk. Electronic copies are preferred via email, or you can submit 3 paper copies of all the materials to the Town Clerk. Checklist [pdf] Application forms [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 Zoning Board of Appeals
- Report a Motor Vehicle Accident
e2072755-ec1c-4fcd-9994-87c1900f1347 Report a Motor Vehicle Accident The Police Department requires reporting of all motor vehicle accidents. Follow the link below to see information about this. 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
- Town Bylaws
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 February 26, 2026. 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 Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts Related Boards & Departments Select Board
- Emergency Services
7135b8b2-91db-4e20-a3a9-d0c9a549117b Emergency Services Windsor Police Department Kip Buoymaster (Police Chief) , term expires 2025 Jordan Koch (Officer) , term expires 2027 911 (Emergencies) 413-684-0037 (Office, leave a message) Police Dispatch: 413-684-0300 (Not for Emergencies) kbuoymaster@windsormass.com Police Hours Monday 6-8pm Town Offices To schedule an appointment, call the office and leave a message. Windsor Fire Department Jamie Hyatt (Chief) Emergencies: 911 (for fire reports) Fire Station: 413-684-3236 (not for fire reports) Fire Dispatch: 413-684-0300 (not for fire reports) Windsor Fire Department 2025 Route 9, Windsor, MA 01270 firechief@windsormass.com Emergency Manager Trinity Koch TKoch@windsormass.com Police and Fire Chief hired by Select Board. Other fire fighters are volunteers appointed by Fire Chief. Description During times of extreme weather, the Town Hall is an emergency shelter. It is open to the public functioning as a warming hut or cooling station. The emergency manager is responsible for planning and coordinating emergency management preparedness, response, recovery and mitigation and works collaboratively with the Fire Chief, Police Chief, Public Health Director and Public Works Director to ensure effective implementation of goals, training and coordination of townwide emergency management planning. Information Sign up for the Code Red emergency alert messages . Related Services Code Red Emergency Services
- Elections
987135d0-fd64-4a62-a6e4-19fe27de71aa Elections The Town of Windsor runs Elections for its own elected offices ("local elections") as well as County, State and Federal elections. Elections are managed by Town Clerk 413-684-3811 #1 windsortownclerk@gmail.com Register to Vote Online Voter Registration System for Massachusetts Check your voter information (including determining if you are registered to vote) Vote by mail To receive a vote by mail ballot, download and fill out the ballot application [link]. Alternatively, send or drop off a letter to the town clerk stating you wish to receive a vote by mail ballot. Include the date, your address, your mailing address if different and it must be signed, to receive your ballot packet. Vote by Mail Ballots Must be postmarked by November 5th and be in the Town Clerk's Office by November 8th to be counted May be left in the black mailbox #2 in the Town Office Parking Lot. They must be there by 8pm on November 5th to be counted. Get Involved We are always looking for election workers for everything from stuffing envelopes to working at the poll. You do not need experience, just a willingness to learn. It's a great way to see how our elections work, first-hand. If interested, contact the Windsor Town Clerk. Most recent elections Current and recent election results [Google Drive] Direct links to: 5/11/26 Town Election warrant [pdf] and results [pdf] Accessible unsigned version [pdf] 5/12/25 Town Election warrant [pdf] and results [pdf] 11/5/24 Election results [pdf] 9/3/24 Primary and Town Election results [pdf] 5/13/24 Annual Town Election results [pdf] 3/5/24 Presidential Primaries ( official tally sheet [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 Town Clerk
- Regional Groups
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 Aunt Bette's Homemade Pecan Pie Rockin’ Rocky Road Ice Cream Tom’s Heavenly Apple Strudel Joe’s Divine Butter Tarts
- Paying Heating Bills
c83998ca-e24c-4da9-94b5-5ab392c137a1 Paying Heating Bills Staying Warm This Winter - BCAC Can Help Jan 20, 2025 Brochure [pdf] We all know someone – a friend, neighbor, family member or co-worker - who could use a little help to stay warm this winter. Berkshire Community Action Council (BCAC)’s Heating Fuel Assistance Program can help income eligible households with their heating bill. The program is accepting applications now through April 30th. Homeowners and renters may both be eligible to receive some help. All primary heating types may be eligible for assistance, including oil, propane, kerosene, coal, cord wood, wood pellets, natural gas and electric. Any household whose gross yearly income falls at or below the program income guidelines for the number of people in the household may be eligible. For example, a household of one can have an income of up to $49,196; a household of two can have an income of up to $64,333; a household of three can have an income of up to $79,470; and a household of four can have an income of up to $94,608 and be eligible. Once a household is determined eligible for fuel assistance, the household may also be eligible for BCAC’s Heating System Repair and Replacement, and Home Weatherization Assistance Programs. Eligible households may also be eligible for BCAC’s Refrigerator and Washing Machine Replacement Program, which replaces older high energy using models with new energy efficient ones. If you are eligible for fuel assistance you may also be eligible for a discount on your utilities. For more information or to begin the application process, call BCAC at 413-445-4503 (Central/South County) or 413-663-3014 (North County) Monday - Thursday between 9am to 3pm; or the 24-hour information line: 1-866-216-6200. To apply on line visit BCAC's online customer portal at: toapply.org/BCAC. BCAC's website is: www.bcacinc.org. Please contact BCAC today to apply. 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
- Planning Board
06ed3e79-95bd-4c0b-875b-7373bae8045c Planning Board Members Planning Board Ben Bederson , term through 2028 Barbara Connors , term through 2029 Mike Kintner , term through 2025 Doug McNally (Chair) , term through 2027 413-822-9337 frosthollowdouglas@me.com Peter Sternerup , term through 2029 Meetings Meetings posted at the Windsor Town Office and on the Website Calendar Planning Board elected for 5 year terms Description The Planning Board is granted power under State Law to influence the town's development, both physical and economic. Information Documents Form A Application [pdf] - For Approval Not Required (ANR) Division of Land Wild & Scenic Westfield River Stewardship Plan [pdf] Town Bylaws Available here Planning Board Agendas Planning Board Minutes Master Plan Steering Committee (now disbanded) 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 now available. Read the Windsor Master Plan (November 2022) [pdf] Related Services Master Plan for Windsor
- Finance Committee
261d590f-7de7-435f-bb31-25e0886c627f Finance Committee Members Ben Bederson (Chair) - term expires 2028 bederson+windsorfinance@gmail.com Holly Higinbotham - term expires 2027 Meetings As needed. Elected for staggered 3 year terms Description The primary responsibility of the Finance Committee is to present an annual budget proposal to the townspeople of Windsor for their consideration at their Annual Town Meeting. The committee consists of 5 elected members serving over-lapping 3-year terms. We develop our annual budget recommendations within the context of a rolling 5-year budget forecast and a 10-year debt forecast. Our main objective is to design budgets that bring a modicum of certainty to the size of the town’s property tax bill (and indirectly the average tax bill) while ensuring the continued provision of public services, infrastructure and an adequate level of financial reserves. The budget process begins in earnest in January and is completed a couple of weeks before the Annual Town Meeting. We work closely with the Select Board and department heads to help them achieve their budgetary objectives while protecting the town’s long-term financial viability and containing the overall property tax burden. The 5-year budget plan is updated during each budget cycle and is issued April. The legal foundation of finance committees in Massachusetts is established in Chapter 39 section 16 of Massachusetts General Law (MGL), and the town’s bylaws . Capital Planning Subcommittee Info to be added Information For a detailed description of current finances, see the link below to "Windsor Finances". Finance Committee Agendas Finance Committee Minutes Capital Planning Committee Agendas Related Services Windsor Finances FY23-27
- Request for Abutters List
518e52b5-2124-4721-9542-8e848f11e20f Request for Abutters List If you need a list of the abutters of your property (i.e., property parcels that are adjacent to yours), then fill out the form below and send it to the assessor. You may need this list if you are, for example, requesting a variance or special permit from the zoning board. Request for abutters list [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 Assessor
- Road Maintenance
813f9cba-28d7-4720-b036-54d5e3b1ed62 Road Maintenance The Windsor highway department maintains the town roads, including plowing snow, improving muddy conditions, clearing fallen trees, etc. To report a maintenance issue, please contact the highway department at the link below. 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 Highway Department










