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  • 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

  • Staffing

    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 Dec 2023 [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 Related Boards & Departments

  • Procurement and Hiring

    b0190197-0983-4906-b6eb-db0aa6780856 Procurement and Hiring The Town of Windsor has a public procurement process that follows state guidelines. Current open bids are available here [Google Drive]. Open Jobs POSTING DATE : March 4, 2026 CLOSING DATE: March 18, 2026 Or until filled TOWN OF WINDSOR IS SEEKING AN EQUIPMENT OPERATOR Details here [pdf]. Application here [pdf] Related Services Related Boards & Departments Select Board

  • 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

  • Help with Animals: Lost/Nuisance/Bites, etc.

    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

  • 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 Related Boards & Departments

  • MLP / Broadband Department

    edbaf0cf-6e98-4f6c-b4ec-df18d9c8f16c MLP / Broadband Department Members Michell Johnson – term expires 2026 Erin McLaughlin – term expires 2028 Emily Bunnell – term expires 2027 Meetings Monthly meetings – See calendar Elected Description Windsor Municipal Light Board (Broadband) Mission Statement The Mission of the Windsor MLP (Municipal Light Plant) Board (MLB) is to bring affordable and reliable Broadband Internet Service to the residents of the Town Windsor. The Board is charged with providing oversight in maintaining the integrity of the town’s fiber broadband utility while providing guidance and approval for the direction of future upgrades and technological advancements. The MLP was established under MGL Ch 164 and is guided by its relevant provisions. The duties of the Board are to approve all policy statements, review and approve all major programs and initiatives, oversee budget and finances, and provide instruction to the MLP manager on all policy matters brought before the executive board of WiredWest (WW), which is the broadband co-operative to which Windsor belongs. ( https://wiredwest.net/ ). The MLP Board is also charged with the responsibility of appointing an MLP Manager who will oversee the daily operations of the broadband utility and interact with WiredWest while the Windsor MLB will ultimately hold the responsibility for all capital spending related to the town’s broadband utility. The Board will also be responsible for the yearly evaluation of the appointed Manager. The MLP Board will meet monthly for discussions and to review reports from the MLP Manager, and more frequently as circumstances require. The town of Windsor receives a share of WW’s annual net revenue. The MLP Board will work to ensure that future operating surpluses are sufficient to repay the budget for the town’s financial contribution to the buildout. The Municipal Light Board is comprised of three elected officials, each serving a three-year term with one position expiring each year. 8/1/2023 Information MLP Agendas MLP Minutes Related Services Broadband/Fiber Internet

  • Town Meetings

    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 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

  • Change Your Mailing Address

    fc789f4f-a017-4d4b-91a5-be4df7d98840 Change Your Mailing Address To change your mailing address, fill out this form [pdf] and send to the Town Assessor as indicated. You may also want to let Friends of Windsor know if you would like to receive a paper copy of their "Now and Then" newsletter. Related Services Related Boards & Departments Assessor Town Clerk

  • 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 Related Boards & Departments Select Board

  • Broadband/Fiber Internet

    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

  • Westfield River

    9af92f35-b432-467e-890c-9fcd4d0942ce Westfield River Members The Windsor representatives to the Wild & Scenic Westfield River committee are: Jim Caffrey jcaffrey@thetrustees.org 413-684-2182 David Zink davideo007@yahoo.com 413-684-1459 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?

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