You can find the newsletter for Friday, January 21st HERE and below
The Town of Windsor is seeking volunteers to serve on its newly formed Energy & Sustainability Committee. Committee members will work with the Selectboard to reduce Windsor's carbon footprint, explore options for community-owned solar, and more. If you’d like to be part of Windsor's energy transition, please send a letter of interest to the Windsor Selectboard by Dec. 27, 2021.
For more information, please contact:
Diane Foulds, attfoulds@gmail.com
Amanda Smith, asmith@windsorvt.org
Tom Marsh, tmarsh@windsorvt.org
If I Could Ride
Over the summer and fall the movie If I Could Ride was filmed in and around Windsor. You can see the trailer for the film here.
Municipal and Board of Ed. positions Appearing on the March Town Meeting Ballot
The New England Town Meeting form of town governance is a rare thing in the world today. If you are interested in being a part of elected local governance the following positions will be on the upcoming Town Meeting ballot. Petition signatures are required to appear on the ballot, the process and timing can be found below.
Positions
Municipal
Moderator
Selectboard 2 year term
Selectboard 3 year term
Listers 3 year term- 3 positions
Trustee of Public Funds 3 year term- 2 positions
School Board
2 Mt. Ascutney School Board terms end in 2022 - I am not aware of term lengths.
Timeline for both municipal and school positions:
Jan 24- LAST day for nominating petitions with consent of candidate forms to be submitted by 5pm- Petitions must be signed but 30 voters- Please ensure printed names with the signatures are legible!
In addition you may find the "Citizen Guide" to Town Meeting from the SOS Elections Website which describes what town meeting is and the associated procedures a useful reference.
Housing Public Forum
On December 9th the Windsor Improvement Corporation and SRDC hosted a public form to review a housing project that is being considered for the lot behind the Windsor Diner. You can find a recording of the event HERE
Annual Budget Survey Responses
The results of the annual budget survey can be found here.
Upcoming Activity at the Closed Prison
VSP will be on site Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday
Prison Property Report to the Legislature
The legislature requested that a committee be formed to evaluate the highest and best future State ue for the former correctional facility. That report was issued on December 15th and can be found HERE along with a variety of past reports on the issue
Community News
News from Ascutney Outdoors:
We have a full weekend of outdoor fun coming up….Masks required in the AOC.
Community Day on the Rope Tow Friday January 21st from 2:30PM until 4:30PM (children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian).
Tubing Saturday January 22nd from Noon until 4PM and again under the lights from 6PM until 8PM. Sunday January 23rd from Noon until 4PM.
T-bar Saturday the 22nd and Sunday the 23rd from Noon until 4PM.
It’s great to be back in the swing of things! Looking forward to seeing you.
Winter Fun
The cold weather over the last couple of weeks has allowed Harry and James to get the skating rink on the common established. The ice is smooth and ready for skaters. Skating on Kennedy Pond is getting underway as well. We are also seeing ice fishermen on Runnemede. The anticipated snow on Monday should help the VAST trails and skiing and tubing over at Ascutney get underway for the season. Don't forget we have skates and snowshoes available, for free, at the Rec. Center.
The WOA Virtual Cat Show is on the way! We had great success with our dog show last year, so this year we will focus on our feline friends.
Date: Saturday, February 5th at 10:00 am
Video submissions due by February 1st
Contact WOA for submission details: woa-tv@comcast.net
Phone or text 802-674-5200
Cat Show Zoom Link
WPD HOME ALONe Safety Course
(2.5 HRS) Friday, February 25, 2022
As our children grow older, there comes a time when they become responsible enough to stay home alone for short periods of time, while we run errands, or drop another child at practice or other activity. For many parents, leaving a child at home can be a scary thought, and after receiving many requests for guidance as to when a child is permitted to be left alone or what they should know before they are granted that responsibility, the Windsor PD has opted to host a Home Alone Safety course for children 9-12 years of age; that will provide them with the knowledge and skills necessary to help them stay safe and responsible when home alone.
Topics covered include:
Basic First Aid, Calling 911, Fire Safety, Healthy Eating, Kitchen Safety, Online Safety, Severe Weather Safety, Activities to entertain yourself when home alone.
Date: 02/25/2022 - Friday
Time: 12:30-3:00 (½ day for Windsor Schools)
Cost: Free
Location: Windsor PD
Registration link:
https://forms.gle/D3ahZQDA49A7y3Em7 New Mini-Exhibit at the American Precision Museum “Patterns and Molds”:
The American Precision Museum’s new temporary exhibit, “Patterns and Molds,” opens at 10:00 a.m. on Friday, January 14, 2022. This special selection of items is drawn from the Museum’s archives and remains on exhibit from 10 am to 5 pm through Monday, February 14.
The exhibit includes video elements explaining molding processes, live demonstrations of thermoforming, and more. Although many of the patterns resemble simple shapes, some are more complex, and all ultimately became parts of machines.
Linda Bruce Churchill local Hatha Yoga Update
GENTLE YOGA AT WINDSOR REC NEW YEAR SESSION WED JAN 5 (5:30) thru SAT (9-10) Feb 5.
$50 for one month of YOGA, with access to zoom on snow night)$12 drop in..a total of 10 classes wow.. CDC guidelines masks required and social distance. Gentle Yoga taught by a gentle teacher with the focus on you. Beginners always welcome. Bring own mat, blanket/beach towel
Hope to see you there.
https://windsorvt.myrec.com/info
Linda B Churchill
E-RYT 300
Simon Pearce is hiring!
Simon Pearce is hiring a Commercial Cleaner, Customer Care Associate, Glassblowers, IT Helpdesk Manager, and Sales Associates. The Simon Pearce Restaurant is also hiring food runners, dishwashers, line cooks, and servers. All employees enjoy competitive pay, paid time off, plus product and restaurant discounts. Learn more at simonpearce.com/careers-at-simon-pearce.
Windsor on Air Comcast Channel 1081 and on line WOA-TV.ORG
Watch WOA Channel 1081 streaming live 24/7 from our website, www.woa-tv.org. Click on the schedule and see what will be playing. Besides Windsor-specific programming, we also play VT programming including COVID-19 updates with Gov. Scott and legislative updates. We also broadcast “Democracy Now!” every day at 6:00 pm & 11:00 pm. Religious services are broadcast on the weekends. We will be live streaming local events to our channel, website, and Facebook page so tune in and keep informed.
Windsor on Air Programming
Did you know you can watch WOA-TV live even without Comcast? At the WOA website, www.woa-tv.org you can watch our channel live. If you are not a Facebook user, you can also watch our livestreams on our website as they play simultaneously on our channel. We livestream the Select Board meetings every month, and other local events. So check it out….just click Watch WOA-TV live.
WHS Theater Canned Hamlet LINK
Windsor Downtown Housing Project LINK
Mt. Ascutney School Board Early Education Forum LINK
American Precision Museum "What's In the Basement?" LINK
American Precision Museum "Letters and Stiches" typewrites and sewing machines LINK Windsor in the News
Report on Former Prison Urges Action VTDigger LINK
State Leaders Look for New Use for Former State Prison WCAX LINK
Mt Ascutney Hospital Radiology designated as Lung Cancer Screening Center LINK
Windsor musician receives "Tammie Award" for Best Singer-Songwriter Album LINK Dave Richardson Palms to Pines LINK
Light Up Windsor - Valley News LINK
Blake Hill Preserves makes it to finals in national competition LINK
Municipal MeetingsIf you are interested in learning more about the workings of Town government you can find the agendas and meeting minutes to the various town boards and commissions here. Agendas are generally posted a couple of days prior to the scheduled meeting. You can also find meeting information on the Community Calendar located on the town website home page. Minutes are posed several days after the meeting. Additionally, Windsor on Air video records a variety of municipal meetings including the selectboard and school board. You can generally find videos of past meetings several days after the meeting takes place here. The Town Charter is the guiding document for our local government. You can find that document here
Windsor Library News
WINDSOR PUBLIC LIBRARY NEWS:
Congratulations to our Volunteer of the Year Kathy Prevo!!!!
We are so grateful for all that Kathy does for us and has done over many, many years. Thank you, Kathy! We're better because of you!
Please Wear a Mask in the Library!
To keep us all safe, the Windsor Library requires that everyone entering the building wear a mask.
CHILDREN’S PROGRAMMING
Every Wednesday After-School Program on Hiatus through the End of February
Through the end of February, Wednesday after-school will be on hiatus. Simple take and make projects will be available each week at the front desk. Stop by and get yours!
Wednesday, February 2nd, 10:30AM Outdoor Story Time!
Join us on the first Wednesday of each month at 10:30 in the backyard for a treasure hunt, songs, and active play. Dress warmly! February 2nd, and March 2nd.
ADULT PROGRAMMING, ETC.
Tuesday, January 25th, 7PM: Zoom Storytelling, Poetry and Music Open Mic
Over the summer and fall, we were able to do our Open Mic in person, in the library's backyard, which was wonderful to be in person, but sad because we were missing out on our non-local friends. Now, with negative temperatures, crusty snow and a pandemic that's again out of control, we need to return to virtual. Are you interested? We sure hope so!!!! Come to tell a story (or two. or three!), read a poem, play some music, or just to listen. Join Zoom Meeting
Meeting ID: 963 2733 2860 Passcode: 437997
Saturday, February 19, 1:30PM: Snow Sculpture Creation!
Adults and kids are welcome to come learn and create. Come join snow sculpture aficionados Rebecca Haynes and Mark Eyerman and work to create the snow sculpture of your dreams! Bring gardening tools, shovels, maybe even a hand saw, and of course your imagination. We’ll meet in the Windsor Library’s front yard but may expand across the street and into the Town Common. This is of course weather and snow dependent.
Some Thursdays 3-5PM: Come Play Mahjong! Our group of Mahjong players had so much fun, but as some departed for warmer climates, more players are needed! Do you play Mahjong? Do you want to learn how to play? Mahjong is one of the oldest games, played by thousands of people. This tile game involves skill, strategy, and calculation along with a bit of luck. All materials are provided. All are welcome. Please email librarian@windsorlibrary.org if you’re interested in joining this group.
Some Wednesdays at 3pm: Spanish Conversation Class: All levels
Day and time subject to change due to instructor's schedule so call before coming! Please call instructor Paula Dart at 802-674-5812 to confirm.
2nd and 4th Mondays of the month, 6:30-8PM: Knitting Group!
Join us on the 2nd and 4th Mondays of each month at the library from 6:30-8PM and meet other knitting enthusiasts. Knit, chat, and swap ideas and new techniques. All ages and abilities welcome, including beginners. Come once or come often!! Bring along any projects you are working on. If you are just starting out, we do have some supplies available for use, though we encourage you to bring your own.
Community shopping / Restaurant Update
Shop Local!
The information below has been provided to the Town but for the most current information please check with the business website.
Bistro Midva: Welcome Bistro Midva to Main St. Check out their website, including menu here
Windsor Station Restaurant
Open Wednesday-Sunday 4-8 PM
Order take out line HERE
Harpoon News
Bring some brewery fresh beer home to the family!
Sunday – Wednesday: 11AM – 6PM Thursday – Saturday: 11AM – 8PM
Open 11AM – 4PM
Windsor Diner
The Windsor Diner will be closing to the public for the month of January. They will continue to make meals for Meals on Wheels and other similar projects during this time. The diner will be reopening to the public in February. Boston Dreams located in downtown historic Windsor, has updated their hours:
Daily 8am-4pm Both Take out and outside patio seating is available. Order online at www.bostondreams.com or call 802-230-4107.
FRAZERS PLACE - Regular hours, full menu.
PIZZA CHEF - Regular hours, full menu. 674-6861
Message From Windsor Schools
WHS Windsor Rotary Student of the Month - January
Congratulations to Bryce Moody, Windsor School’s Student of the Month for January. Bryce is a hard working, humble, service oriented student who gives everything he has to help others. While a student at Windsor High School, Bryce participated in the vo-tech program in Springfield and also took advantage of items like dual enrollment through CCV and the Red River Think Smart Internship Program. Additionally, Bryce currently serves as the Corporal for the Windsor Police Cadet Program and is active in mowing / plowing throughout Windsor. Bryce will complete high school at the end of this semester and, in March of 2022, he will be attending the VT Police Academy with an anticipated graduation date from the program of June 2022. Upon graduation from the academy, he will join the Windsor Police Department as a Police officer. Bryce is a caring compassionate individual with character, honor and integrity who is committed to a life of service. He has, and will certainly continue to, make Windsor proud. Congratulations Bryce.
WHS National Honor Society Teacher of the Month - January
January’s teacher of the month is Mr. Brinck-Johnsen! Mr. Brinck, as he’s more commonly known, is a high school history teacher renowned for his perspectives on both his educational content and life in general. Students have said that Mr. Brinck always tries his best to engage students in his class, no matter their original interests. Anyone who has been in Mr. Brinck’s class knows that he teaches because he loves the topics and engaging students. His passion for connecting the classroom to the rest of the world is apparent in everything he does. Beyond his regular classes, Mr. Brinck also co-advises the student council and was the advisor of Model UN two years ago. Thank you, Mr. Brinck, for all of your hard work, and congratulations!
Information on Religious Services
Sunday Worship Service at Trinity Church
Sundays at 9:30am - 44 Main St., Windsor, VT
In person at 44 Main St., Windsor, VT and Live Streaming on our website.
We are following Covid-19 guidelines for the State of Vermont.
You are welcome to join us on site or online!
Old South Church
Old South Church Updated Mask Mandate
Due to the rising rates of COVID, we are requiring all who attend Old South Church gatherings to wear masks upon entry of the building until further notice – regardless of vaccination status.
While we have limited disposable masks available at the door, we highly encourage you to bring your own.
If you choose to attend Sunday services online, we still hold live Zoom services. You can find the link on our website (oldsouthchurch.com) and then by clicking on our ‘Events’ tab.
If you have questions or concerns, please email the church office at oldsouthchurchwindsor@gmail.com.
Thank you and we hope to see you in person or online!
St. Francis Catholic Church on Union Street in Windsor is pleased to welcome you for Masses on Saturdays at 6:00pm and on Sundays at 10:30am. Weekday Masses are held on Tuesdays and Thursdays at 9:00am. Specific information for Holy Days or changes in regular schedule can be found on our website www.stfranciswindsor.org. As an act of charity toward our fellow parishioners, Bishop Coyne is asking that masks be worn at all Masses. Thank you for your understanding and cooperation with the request. If you have any questions, please call us at 802-674-2157 or email us at stfranciswindsor@vermontcatholic.org. Also like us on Facebook https://www.facebook.com/StFrancisWindsorVT
Federal, State and Local Reference information
Vermont State Information on COVID-19: Vermont.gov
At a special meeting of the Windsor Selectboard held on December 17th, the following recommendation was passed:
TOWN OF WINDSOR, VERMONT SELECTBOARD
RULE RECOMMENDING WEARING FACE COVERINGS INDOORS IN PUBLIC SPACES
Section 1. Authority.
This Rule is adopted by the Selectboard of the Town of Windsor. Except as otherwise provided in its charter, all the powers of the Town shall be entrusted to and exercised by a Selectboard consisting of five members chosen by the voters of the Town of Windsor (24 App. V.S.A. ch. 157, § 12).
Section 2. Purpose.
The purpose of this Rule is to recommend all individuals to wear face coverings while indoors at locations that are open to the public in order to prevent and mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and protect the public health and safety of the Town of Windsor.
Section 3. Requirement to Wear Face Coverings.
It is recommended that all individuals in the Town of Windsor wear face coverings while indoors at locations that are open to the public, and these locations are recommended to prominently display this recommendation at their entrance.
Section 4. Exceptions.
Face coverings are not recommended for:
Children under 2 years;
A person with a disability who cannot wear a face covering or cannot safely wear a face covering for reasons related to the disability;
A person for whom wearing a face covering would create a risk to workplace health, safety, or job duty as determined by the workplace risk assessment; and
Any person while eating or drinking inside any establishment that serves food or beverage.
Section 5. Effective Period.
This Rule shall take effect immediately upon the approval by the Selectboard and shall remain in effect for a period not to exceed 45 days following its initial adoption. The
Selectboard shall meet during the 45-day period in which this initial Rule is in effect and vote either to rescind this Rule or to extend it for an additional 30 days. Thereafter, the Selectboard shall meet at a minimum once every 30 days to reconsider this Rule, at which meeting the Selectboard shall vote either to rescind this Rule or to extend it for an additional 30-day period.
Municipal Service information
The Windsor Municipal Administrative Offices are open to the public!