Insider Edition 68 | June 17, 2024 | | |
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Hello Windsor!
Have you noticed anything different recently about the Town’s website? We are currently under construction!
Our goal is to refresh the website with a new look and feel, make it more user-friendly, and comply with a few changing regulations.
The refresh will be completed in phases, which at times may cause some web pages to appear unfinished.
Please bear with us during the work in progress, we felt this approach was better than shutting down the website altogether for any period of time.
If you have suggestions or items that you would like us to consider adding to the Town website, please let us know by providing feedback at the following link for the Virtual Suggestion Box https://www.townofwindsor.com/FormCenter/Town-Managers-Office-3/Virtual-Suggestion-Box-39
We are moving into another hot week, please remember the Windsor Senior Recreation Center is the Town’s cooling “safe haven” with extended hours during extreme heat events. For more information, please call the Windsor Senior Recreation Center at 707-838-1250.
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In this edition of the Insider:
Council Proclamations
Nomination Period Is Open
Fireworks & So Much More!
Neighborhood Events
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Summertime Pool Parties
Making A Difference
Zero Waste Week
What To Do? Used Batteries
Moments To Remember - Windsor PD
North Bay Animal Services
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Join us in celebrating the LGBTQ2S+ community!
The Town values the diversity of all residents and commits to fostering a culture of respect, support, and inclusivity. On June 5, the Town Council read a proclamation in honor of LGBTQ2S+ Pride Month.
To view the proclamation click here:
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In honor of Pride Month, the Town and the Windsor Library held a flag-raising event to showcase the Pride Flag at the Town’s Civic Center and the Windsor Regional Library branch.
The Pride Flag will be flown all month long.
For more information from the Sonoma County Library visit https://sonomalibrary.org/stayinformed/librarynews/celebrate-pride
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Juneteenth National Independence Day
On June 5, the Town Council read a proclamation in honor of Juneteenth, “to commemorate the ending of slavery in the United States.” June 19, is a day recognized as a federal holiday, “a day to honor the tireless work of abolitionists who made it their mission to deliver the promise of America for all Americans; and honor the generations of activists who have advanced the need for our Nation to recognize Juneteenth as a way to reconcile our past as we build a new American future together.”
To view the proclamation, click here:
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NOMINATION PERIOD IS OPEN | |
Town Council seeking 3 seats | |
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Are you 18 years of age or older? Are you a resident of Windsor, California? Are you a U.S. Citizen? Know someone who is all three?
If yes, know that the Town will be seeking 3 seats on the Town Council this November. The Nomination Period opens Monday, July 15. Set up a time to meet with the Town Clerk: townclerk@townofwindsor.com.
Visit our Elections Webpage: https://bit.ly/4bUXXWR
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FIREWORKS & SO MUCH MORE! | |
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2024 Kaboom at Keiser Park
Come celebrate Independence Day 2024 in style with the Town of Windsor and the Active 20-30 Club at Keiser Park! Get ready for an explosive night of live music, delicious food, and endless fun for the whole family.
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New to the community of Windsor is the ability to apply for a Block Party Permit for the temporary closure of public streets. With summer in full swing, a block party may be something you want to do for your next neighborhood gathering!
For more information on how to apply for a Block Party Permit, call the Town of Windsor Recreation office at 707-838-1260.
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Book your child’s next birthday party at our POOL! | |
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The Windsor Senior Recreation Center is open for youth pool parties making for a memorable time for all to remember.
For more information contact the Windsor Senior Recreation Center at 707-838-1250.
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Sonoma County Recovery Plan Community & Resident Workshops
The County of Sonoma Department of Emergency Management will be holding workshops starting this month through August 2024.
“These workshops are designed to gather your feedback and your experience on how the County effectively recovers from disasters. These workshops will provide you with the opportunity to share your stories with County personnel, strengthening Sonoma County’s recovery response to future disasters affecting your communities”.
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The North Bay Zero Waste Week is scheduled for October 12 – 19, 2024
Zero Waste Sonoma is coordinating the countywide event, and we would love to hear from you. This event is a great way to showcase your talents in many ways from conservation, recycling, repurposing/reuse, DIY, minimalism, composting, and many more are welcome.
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Do you have an event that you are planning? Please register your event with Zero Waste Sonoma at the following link https://northbayzerowasteweek.org/add-event/ by July 4, 2024.
Do you have an idea or an event that you want to participate in? Please provide your idea and/or input to the Town’s Sustainability Coordinator at cballard@townofwindsor.com by July 4, 2024.
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WHAT TO DO WITH USED BATTERIES | |
As a friendly reminder, batteries do not belong in your garbage or recycling cart. | | |
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Household batteries are considered hazardous waste and need to be handled properly to eliminate unsafe conditions for you, SCRR staff, and first responders.
For everyone’s safety, place used household batteries inside a “clear” plastic bag and place them on top of your blue recycling cart for pickup. SCRR will handle proper disposal.
For more information on locations that take used batteries visit https://zerowastesonoma.gov/materials/batteries-household?locale=en
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MOMENTS TO REMEMBER - WINDSOR PD | |
Deputy Marks of the Windsor Police Department was awarded the Windsor Rotary Club's annual “Service Above Self” Award. “Deputy Marks goes above and beyond the call of duty to support the Windsor Police Department and his community. He works tirelessly on applying for grants along with coordinating our latest DUI checkpoint. Thank you, Deputy Marks, for your dedication!” | |
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In addition, the Rotary Club of Windsor presented the Windsor Police Department with $10,000 to help support Every 15 Minutes Program that was held last month. Windsor School Resource Officer, Officer Tamayo, who accepted the check assisted in the coordination of the successful event with the former Chief of Police Michael Raasch.
We thank the Rotary Club of Windsor for the generous donation.
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Lastly, thank you to the Town for letting the Windsor Police Department host a great Child Passenger Safety Technician course at the Community Center last week. Sixteen California Highway Patrol Officers and two School Resource Officers from other agencies throughout the state of California were able to pass the exam and become certified Child Passenger Safety Technicians! The final to the class is a car seat installation event for Windsor residents, which was held on the last day. Thank you again to the Town; what a great location to host this life-saving class and our community. | |
NORTH BAY ANIMAL SERVICES | |
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The Town has partnered with North Bay Animal Services (NBAS) since 2020.
NBAS has an office in Windsor to assist you and your animal service needs 7 days a week. The office is located at 8465 Old Redwood Highway, Suite 210. The hours of operation are Monday – Sunday from 9 AM to 6 PM, by appointment. The Animal Control Officer stationed at the Windsor location at times will be in the field responding to our community requiring the appointment.
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Services provided at the Windsor location include licensing, vaccination clinics, lost/found, and animal control concerns.
For additional resources to contact or follow NBAS see links below.
· NBAS website
· Phone Number 707-762-6227
· Email info@northbayanimalservices.org
· Windsor Location: 8465 Old Redwood Highway, Suite 210
· NBAS Animal Shelter Location: 840 Hopper Street, Petaluma
· June Newsletter
· Facebook
· Instagram
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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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Town of Windsor
9291 Old Redwood Highway
Windsor, CA 95492
(707) 838-1000
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