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- Select Board
fcc95a79-5f85-4722-bdef-d4ee7527afbe Select Board Members Chris Cozzaglio (Co-chair) 413-212-8431 ccozzaglio@windsormass.com Term ends 2025 Holly Higinbotham (Co-chair) 413-212-4352 hhiginbotham@windsormass.com Term ends 2026 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
- Dog Licenses
a45512a6-6fd7-47a1-a576-41765057b441 Dog Licenses Town of Windsor Dog Licensing Information State Law and Town Bylaws require all dogs six (6) months or older to be licensed. ****The licensing period is from May 1 – April 30 each year**** A dog license and dog tags go together but are two different things. The dog license is the piece of paper you need to keep in your records. It contains pertinent information about your dog. Each license has a number. Dog tags are the metal tags that you attach to your dog's collar. These also have a number on them. The dog tag number is written on the dog license. These numbers are not usually the same. Dog licenses are issued for 3 years. $15 for a spayed/neutered dog $30 for an intact dog $10 late fee (applied after May 1) $5 Replacement tag fee Rabies vaccination records are sent by local vets monthly. Records will be updated and reviewed monthly. Kennel licenses are for 3 years (contact Town Clerk for more info). Kennel fees are $70 for a 6 dog license and $120 for a 10 dog license. Complete one form for each dog owned. If this is your first time registering your dog, you need to include the rabies certificate. If you have registered your dog before, either include the rabies certificate or the name of the vet that gave the rabies vaccine. Mail to: Town Clerk, 1890 Route 9 Suite 2, Windsor, MA 01270 with check made out to "Town of Windsor". Include stamped self-addressed envelope. Or, Visit the Town Clerk Office . Dog License Form [pdf] All outstanding fees must be paid before a new license is issued. If your dog is not registered by the due date, further fines may be imposed. Any questions, please call the Town Clerk’s office at 413-684-3811 #1 Related Services Related Boards & Departments Town Clerk
- Board of Health
e279228f-7033-4cae-85a3-3b6751534c9c Board of Health Members Sara Bolte - term expires 2025 Steve Kolis - term expires 2026 Suzanne Towne - term expires 2027 413-684-3811 ext 7 inspectors@berkshireplanning.org Meetings Monthly at Town Offices Appointed by Select Board for 3 year terms. Description The Windsor Board of Health (BOH) is a volunteer committee appointed by the Windsor Select Board and is responsible for disease prevention and control, health and environmental protection and promoting a healthy community. The Windsor BOH serves as the representatives of both the MA Department of Public Health and the MA Department of Environmental protection, and also participates in Emergency Planning and Management for the Town of Windsor. To fulfill their duties, the BOH develops, implements and enforces health policies, oversees inspections to maintain minimum standards for sanitation in housing and food service, assures that the basic health needs of the community are being met, and when necessary, takes action to protect the health of the community. Information Harm Reduction Bus The Harm Reduction Bus comes the second Tuesday of every month and is parked at the Town Offices lower driveway from 1pm - 2pm. Some services provided are: Naloxone distribution Testing HIV, HCV, other STI’s Treatment for HCA via telehealth Basic wound care Referrals for community support services Community syringe/sharps disposal/exchange Loans available [pdf] for household wells and septic from www.sercap.org See linked service pages below for information about water and septic inspections . Board of Health agendas Board of Health minutes Related Services Apply for Permits Forms & Documents for Town Activities How & What to Get Inspected
- Pay Windsor Town Fees
1e8c8c6a-5952-423d-ac2f-ebcfbfd5de1e Pay Windsor Town Fees Paying Windsor Town Fees The following Windsor Town fees may be paid online: Property and Excise Taxes - If you pay electronically from your checking account, there is a minimal fee. If you pay with a credit card, there is a modest fee. (The actual fee varies, so you'll have to go to the website to see what it is.) If you send a paper check to the address on your tax bill (or drop it off at the Town Offices), there is no fee. Inspection fees are all paid online via the various inspection portals. All other fees (transfer station, dog license, firearms permit, home fire inspection, etc.) must be paid by paper check made out to "Town of Windsor" and delivered to the relevant department (Town Clerk, Police, or Fire). Related Services Related Boards & Departments Tax Collector/Treasurer
- Parks & Recreation
5f1a3391-16ff-4f87-8994-e7d412486c72 Parks & Recreation Members Megan Anello Brock Anello Barbara Connors (Chair) 860-965-6594 Rocco Errichetto Kelly Harper Frank Levesque Matt Nowicki (Treasurer) Katie Richer (Secretary) Jazzmyn Tulluch Parks and rec email: Windsorparksandrec@gmail.com Meetings We meet the first Wednesday of each month at 5:30 p.m. via zoom. Appointed by the Select Board. Description The Windsor Parks & Rec Committee is a volunteer led group that seeks to set up events and activities for all ages in Windsor. Annual events include Halloween Trunk or Treat, Movie Nights in the Park, and kickball games during the summer. 2022 was a big year for the Town Park! In June, we built a new Bears Playground which has become a much enjoyed place for families, homeschool groups and neighbors of all ages. There is also a chess/checkers table that was installed by Friends of Windsor as well as a new soccer net for all ages to enjoy. Check back for updates on winter activities including a new ice skating rink! We consider the Windsor Town Park as our home base and we invite you and your family to enjoy this wide open space at your leisure. There is currently a baseball diamond, small shed, and pavilion with picnic table that is open for public use. If you would like to hold an event at the town park, please get in touch. The Parks & Rec Committee is always looking for additional volunteers who wish to help make our community even better. Come join our fun group! Information Parks & Recreation Agendas Parks & Recreation Minutes Related Services Parks: What and Where?
- Tree Warden
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
- Green Committee
5370c73d-b06e-4b32-b776-085720de6cfe Green Committee Members Stu Besnoff (Chair) , term expires 2024 413-684-3950 stu@alpinesolarheat.com Jan Bradley (Vice Chair) , term expires 2026 Bob Meyers (Treasurer) , term expires 2025 Marnie Meyers (Secretary) , term expires 2025 Kai Nalenz Meetings Meetings posted at Town Offices Apppointed by Select Board for 3 year terms Description Members of the Windsor Green Committee are appointed by the Select Board to help improve the environmental sustainability of activity in the Town of Windsor. This includes residential, commercial, and municipal property. Committee actions include: Outreach and education to town residents and businesses, Application for higher level government grant programs, Work with town departments to improve energy efficiency, Maximize the benefit of renewable energy for municipal and private property. Windsor - A Green Community As an active green community, Windsor is positioned to receive substantial grants towards addressing environmental and energy efficiency issues. Windsor is among 291 Massachusetts communities committed to finding clean energy solutions that reduce long-term energy costs and strenghten our local economies. Information Homeowners with grid tied photovoltaic arrays (i.e., "solar") are invited to send their meter readings to the Green Committee to be included in this chart, with data from other residents. This chart [spreadsheet] calculates what portion of electricity used in your home is from your array. Municipal Aggregation Plan Windsor has developed a Municipal Aggregation Plan which enables Windsor to combine the purchasing power of its residents and businesses to provide them with an alternative to Eversource Basic Service (M.G.L. c. 164, § 134). The program is supported by Colonial Power Group . For more information, please read: Aug 2024 Public Notice [pdf] Note: the default Residental Rate of $0.1252 per kWh is about 1.5 cents per kWh less than the existing Eversource basic service of $0.14023 (about a 10% savings). Even the optional Renewable 5 option of $0.1272 (which provides 5% more Class 1 Renewable energy above the state's current requirement for renewables, which is 24% in 2024) saves almost as much. Aug 2024 Sample Bill [pdf] July 2024 announcement [pdf] Frequently Asked Questions [pdf] Agendas and Minutes Green Committee agendas Green Committee minutes Related Services
- Emergency 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
- Cultural Council
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
- Town Administrator
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
- Town Song
bd53184a-7ff6-414a-b823-51fb14ff919f Town Song Windsor Now and Then A song written by the late Ed Kohn Two hundred years and more we’ve been A town gone through hard times and then We’ve raised our heads up high again Like a Phoenix on the rise. When the logging days had come and gone And the tanning mills had all moved on And the Ball Bridge Works closed down We turned to what we had. Chorus: From Windsor Jambs to Estes (Sangar’s) Store This little town is steeped in lore; If you don’t know what a community’s for Then Windsor’s not your style. Hiking trails and Christmas trees Maple sap and a summer breeze Baseball games, cross country skis Is what we have today. But a town’s not made of bricks and stones Not even trees nor roads nor homes It’s made of muscle, skin, and bones And the love of folks like you. Chorus Related Services Related Boards & Departments
- Board of Assessors
28e087dd-0d23-4f5a-b703-b39d72fef8f8 Board of Assessors Members Robin Wadsworth, MAA (Assistant Assessor) 413-684-3811 x2 413-684-3806 (Fax) rwadsworth@windsormass.com 3 year term expiring 2026 Brenda Smith Board member Chris Cozzaglio Board member Hours, Meetings & Contact Hours @ Town Offices Wednesdays: 10am - 2pm Meetings As needed and posted 1890 Route 9, Suite 4 Windsor, MA 01270 Board of Assessors are appointed by Select Board. Board of Assessors appoints assessor position. Description The Board of Assessors office 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 Board of Assessors 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