Insider Edition 78 | October 31, 2024 | | |
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Hello Windsor!
November is upon us, and two of the most important days of the year are around the corner.
Tuesday, November 5, is election day. I encourage all of you to take part in the democratic process. As they say, "Your vote is your voice," so let's have a strong turnout this year!
Monday, November 11, is Veterans Day. Each year this day is set aside to recognize and thank those who have given so much to ensure we have the choice to vote, have a voice, and live the wonderful lives we do in this great community.
Please drive carefully and watch out for ghosts and goblins tonight!
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In this edition of the Insider:
November 5 - Election Day
Hometown Heros Ceremony
Town Council Recap
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Green Halloween Party 2024 Recap
Holiday Celebration Sponsor Invitation
Windsor CRV Center Location
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NOVEMBER 5 - ELECTION DAY | |
Election Day is almost here. You will have options when voting and here are some helpful tips to assist you when voting on or before November 5. | | |
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Return your vote-by-mail ballot:
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Drop it in the mail – must be postmarked on or before November 5.
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Deposit in an Official Ballot Drop Box – 22 Official Ballot Drop Boxes throughout Sonoma County. They are open 24/7 until November 5 at 8 p.m.
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Windsor Official Ballot Drop Box – Bluebird Center, 25 Bluebird Drive.
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Take it to a Vote Center - there will be 31 Vote Centers available for in-person voting. Vote Centers are different from polling places.
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The Town of Windsor cordially invites the community to a red-carpet ceremony
to honor our friends and neighbors serving in the armed forces.
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The 9th Hometown Heroes Ceremony will be held on
November 3 at 1 pm
in the Huerta Gymnasium located at
9291 Old Redwood Highway, Building 200
This program was created to recognize and honor Windsor residents and their immediate family members serving our country. This program is entirely supported by local volunteers, sponsors, and honorees' family members.
This year, the ceremony will honor Raymundo Duenas, Estrella Gaona, Grant Lemen, Peter Burroughs, Dylan Inman Reynoza, Kevin León, Lucas Fowler, Andrew Williams Jimenez, and Rober Kramer.
The ceremony is open to the community; we hope to see you there.
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TOWN COUNCIL MEETING RECAP | |
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Did you miss a Council meeting this past month?
The Town of Windsor is excited to provide a new way for the community to obtain important highlights from Council meetings in English and Spanish.
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Every Thursday after a Council meeting, the Town will provide a recap of some of the Council’s actions and presentations.
To view past Meeting Recaps, please visit our dedicated webpage here.
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GREEN HALLOWEEN PARTY 2024 RECAP | |
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Thank you to our community members who joined us at the
1st Annual Green Halloween Party on October 13.
The event was a collaboration between the Town and Sonoma County Resource Recovery. The event included 10 volunteers, 3 local businesses, and 5 local organizations showcasing how fun throwing a sustainable, zero-waste event is!
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The event, part of the countywide Zero Waste Week, diverted approximately 125 pounds of costumes, decorations, crafting materials, and organic materials, including pumpkin carvings, snack ware, and plants from the landfill. | |
HOLIDAY CELEBRATION SPONSOR INVITATION | |
WINDSOR CRV CENTER LOCATION | |
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Windsor California Redemption Value (CRV) Center
Closing November 30, Transition in Progress.
Attention Windsor residents: The CRV center operated by United Cerebral Palsy of the North Bay (UCPNB) on Bluebird Drive will close on November 30, 2024, as its two-year pilot program and agreement with the Town of Windsor conclude.
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Efforts are underway to open a new CRV redemption location at Windsor Creek Elementary School.
Until the new center opens, residents can redeem their California Redemption Value (CRV) bottles and cans at these nearby facilities:
- 370 Sebastopol Rd, Santa Rosa, CA
- 485 Grove St, Healdsburg, CA
- 1000 Gravenstein Hwy N, Sebastopol, CA
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When the Brogard Recycling Center in Windsor closed in 2022, citing continued operating losses due to a volatile recyclable commodity market, residents were left without an in-town CRV option. In response, the Town of Windsor partnered with Zero Waste Sonoma and UCPNB to establish the Bluebird Drive CRV kiosk through a CalRecycle-funded pilot program.
Following feedback regarding space and recycling capacity limitations at the Bluebird Drive location, the Town collaborated with UCPNB and the Windsor Unified School District to designate Windsor Creek Elementary School as a future CRV redemption site. An MOU with the district is in place, and final CalRecycle approval is anticipated soon.
With the expiration of the Bluebird Drive agreement, the space will be transitioned to a Community Resiliency Hub operated by Nuestra Comunidad, a Windsor nonprofit organization. The Resiliency Hub will provide essential support, including emergency preparedness resources, health and safety programs, and crisis assistance, helping residents prepare for future emergencies.
For questions or further details, please contact Tim Ricard in the Town of Windsor’s Economic Development office at tricard@townofwindsor.ca.gov or 707-838-5339. Thank you for your patience as we ensure this essential service remains available to our community.
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Come Join Us!
The Town of Windsor is active with events year-round.
The following Town links will provide you with dates and event details to "mark your calendar".
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The Town of Windsor is looking for talented people.
For information on open positions, click here for the full list. If you have questions about working for the Town, please reach out to our Human Resources team at hr@townofwindsor.com.
Join our team! Go here to apply.
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Here are some public meetings and workshops we would love for you to participate in. For more information on the agenda, view the meeting, or the recording click on the meeting link. | |
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Town of Windsor
9291 Old Redwood Highway
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 838-1000
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