Town Manager's Report - November 7, 2022
Important Information for Election Day, November 8th
Polling Locations: All 7 of Windsor’s polling locations will be open tomorrow, November 8th from 6:00 AM – 8:00 PM. Please bring your photo ID.
Election Day Voter Registration: is available tomorrow, November 8th at Windsor Town Hall only from 6:00 AM to 8:00 PM. Please bring a photo ID and a piece of mail addressed to your Windsor address. You will then be able to vote here at Town Hall.
Sustainable CT Award for Bronze Certification
Last week Sustainable CT announced that the Town of Windsor is among 24 Connecticut municipalities to be recognized this year for achieving a Sustainable CT certification.
Sustainable CT, is a statewide initiative that inspires and supports communities in becoming more efficient, resilient, and inclusive. Collectively, sixty-two municipalities, nearly 37% of the state’s communities, have earned Sustainable CT certification. Certification lasts for three years.
The Town of Windsor met high standards in a broad range of sustainability accomplishments to qualify for the Bronze level certification. The highest level of certification currently offered is silver.
The town demonstrated significant achievements in actions related to twelve sustainable impact areas ranging from inclusive community building, thriving local economies, and vibrant arts and culture and clean transportation. The town received 250 points as part of its application exceeding the 200 point amount required for the bronze certification level.
The certification process was an extensive undertaking by staff. I want to note that Amanda-Marie Goode, Town Manager Graduate Intern assisted with preparing the application package during her year with the town along with the assistance of Chloe Thompson, Environmental Planner and Scott Colby, Assistant Town Manager.
Town Hall Closed Friday
Town offices will be closed on Friday, November 11th in observance of the Veteran’s Day holiday.
Veteran’s Day Observance
The annual Veteran’s Day Observance will be held Friday, November 11th, at 7:00 PM in the Council Chambers at Windsor Town Hall. The public is welcome to attend.
This year’s speaker is SSG William M. Clark III (U.S. Army – Retired.) Bill is a 1979 graduate of Windsor High School. Bill was working at Combustion Engineering (CE Controls) when he was inspired by a friend’s parents (Edward and Anita Mips) to enlist in the U.S. Army – a decision that began a career spanning some 24 years active and national guard.
In addition to the main speaker, the CT 102nd National Guard Army Band Brass Quintet will perform, and the Windsor High ROTC will be presenting the flags and a three volley salute to the dead. For more information, call 860-285-1835.
Virtual Community Conversations
There will be two upcoming virtual workshops sponsored by the town’s Human Relations Commission.
- The first workshop will be held on Saturday, November 12th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM to discuss the topic “Understanding the Veteran Experience.”
- The second workshop will be held on Saturday, November 19th from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM to discuss the topic “Understanding the Native American/Indigenous Experience: Decolonizing our Minds.”
Both sessions will be held virtually and registration is required. To register please go to www.townofwindsorct.com or if you have any questions, please call 860-285-1984.
Windsor Food Bank to Offer Evening Distribution
Windsor Food Bank has new evening hours. It will now be open on the fourth Thursday of each month from 5:00 PM to 6:45 PM. The Foodbank will continue to be open on Mondays and Tuesdays from 9-11 AM and on Wednesdays and Thursdays from 1-3 PM.