Hello Windsor!

Spring is officially here bringing longer days, warmer temps, and beautiful sunshine.

Windsor has some of the best parks and trails in the county for everyone to explore. Please check out this link to a map of the Town Parks and Facilities https://www.townofwindsor.com/595/Park-Layout-Diagrams

If you haven’t visited them all, make it a goal this spring, and get out there and recreate!

Wishing you all a wonderful Easter Holiday.

In this edition of the Insider:

• Town of Windsor Claims Top Honor
• Community Meeting - March 28
• KOI Nation Casino Project
• Summer Recreation Guide

• Shake Out - April 18
• Daily Acts - Composting Workshop
• Free Organic Compost Giveaway
• Meeting & Links
• Windsor Police - Community Engagement

2024 Outstanding Local Streets and Roads Project Awards

The League of California Cities (Cal Cities), County Engineers Association of California (CEAC), and California State Association of Counties® (CSAC) proudly announce the winners of the 2024 Outstanding Local Streets and Roads Project Awards. These awards celebrate innovative and cost-efficient programs across California that preserve and protect investments in local streets, roads, and bridges.

Sponsored by Cal Cities, CEAC, and CSAC, the Outstanding Local Streets and Roads Project Awards will be presented to seven groundbreaking programs during the Cal Cities Public Works Officers Institute on March 13 in Monterey County.

The League of California Cities (Cal Cities), County Engineers Association of California (CEAC), and California State Association of Counties® (CSAC) proudly announce the winners of the 2024 Outstanding Local Streets and Roads Project Awards. These awards celebrate innovative and cost-efficient programs across California that preserve and protect investments in local streets, roads, and bridges.

Sponsored by Cal Cities, CEAC, and CSAC, the Outstanding Local Streets and Roads Project Awards will be presented to seven groundbreaking programs during the Cal Cities Public Works Officers Institute on March 13 in Monterey County.

“The award-winning projects underscore the vital role of transportation funding in maintaining California's local streets and roads system and ensuring the safety of its residents," said Panos Kokkas, President of the County Engineers Association of California and Director of Transportation for Trinity County. "These initiatives go beyond mere infrastructure enhancements — cities and counties are strategically investing in endeavors that foster economic growth and safeguard the environment."

This year’s overall winner, the Town of Windsor, is recognized for an innovative intersection improvement and multi-use pathway connector project that created a safer active transportation infrastructure for vehicles and pedestrians alike.

“Californians depend on the safety and reliability of their local streets and roads, and cities and counties are delivering on important transportation projects in their communities,” said Julie Lucido, Cal Cities Department of Public Works President, and Director of Public Works for the City of Napa. “These award-winning projects highlight the innovation and excellence happening at the local level and the critical role local governments play in meeting the state’s climate goals.”

The Windsor River Road and Windsor Road Intersection Improvement and Multi-Use Pathway Connector Project enhanced the safety of the connection gateway into the downtown Town Green area. The project included new sidewalks, realigned crosswalks, ADA curb ramps, and refuge medians, along with a 760-foot connector segment to a regional multi-use pathway. The roundabout has high pedestrian use due to the nearby High Schools and is one of only 7 roundabouts with a railroad track running through it. The project prioritized multimodal transportation and sustainability. It showcases the successful integration of efficient planning, modern roundabout design, and environmental consciousness in infrastructure development.

Meet with Windsor Police Officers and Public Works staff to discuss Traffic Enforcement and Speed Limits. This is an opportunity for the community to engage with our local law enforcement and public works staff to discuss important traffic issues.

Community Meeting on Traffic Issues

March 28, 6 P.M. to 8 P.M.

Town Council Chambers – 9291 Old Redwood Hwy, Bldg. 400

Meeting Agenda includes:

• Introduction of the newly hired dedicated Traffic Officer
• Review of traffic enforcement actions and collision data
• Presentation on setting speed limits, including recent changes to State law
• Presentation of results from a recent traffic survey and proposed speed limit changes
• Open Floor Meeting for comments and discussion

ENVIRONMENTAL IMPACT STATEMENT FOR KOI NATION CASINO PROJECT 

U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs Now Accepting Comments on Environmental Impact for the proposed Koi Nation Shiloh Resort and Casino Project.



Written comments will be accepted through April 8. Please include your name, return address, and “NOI Comments, Koi Nation Fee-to-Trust and Casino Project” on the first page of your written comments or in the subject line of emailed comments. They should be emailed to chad.broussard@bia.gov or mailed to the following address: Amy Dutschke, Regional Director. Bureau of Indian Affairs, Pacific Region 2800 Cottage Way, Sacramento, CA 95825. Link to Press Release

The Windsor Town Council will discuss comments on the upcoming Environmental Impact Statement for the Koi Nation casino project, at their regular meeting scheduled for Wednesday, April 3, 2024.

For more information, please visit https://www.townofwindsor.com.

The Sonoma County Spring Shake Out is an opportunity to participate in a countywide earthquake drill. 

During the Spring Shake Out, you will have an opportunity to practice “Drop, Cover, and Hold On!”, which is the recommended action to take when the earth shakes. All Sonoma County residents, along with their family and friends, are encouraged to participate. 

Whenever you are on April 18 at 10 a.m., “Drop, Cover, and Hold On!” to prepare yourself for the next earthquake! 

Sonoma County Spring Shake Out April 18 - Sonoma County Emergency and Preparedness Information (socoemergency.org)

On Saturday, March 9, the Town of Windsor, and Daily Acts hosted a composting workshop at the Senior Center. Master Gardener, Jennifer Roberts talked about all things compost, from how to start a worm bin to how compost can improve soil quality. About 25 participants attended the workshop and left with free compost pails. 

The Town of Windsor is proud to host workshops like these, to connect residents with new ideas on how to live more sustainably. To learn more about the benefits of composting and the U.C. Master Gardener program, please visit https://sonomamg.ucanr.edu/Soil_and_Compost/.

Free compost pails are available for pick up at Town offices. 

WeAct (Windsor Earth Action Climate Team), a division of Waste Less Alliance, Inc. (WLA), is joining up with Cold Creek Compost, Town of Windsor Parks and Recreation, and Zero Waste Sonoma

to host a FREE organic compost giveaway!

Please bring a shovel and gloves, and a way to haul the material away such as tarps, buckets, and feedbags (extra feedbags will be available). Compost has many benefits. Compost replenishes the soil and boosts your plants with nutrients, microorganisms, and organic matter, improves water retention, recycles organic resources, helps conserve landfill use, and pulls carbon out of the atmosphere. 

For more information, please contact weact4windsor@gmail.com or Zero Waste Sonoma at https://zerowastesonoma.gov/calendar/event/157526/?locale=en. WeAct is a group of dedicated citizens of Windsor working to address the global climate emergency through location action. 

The Town of Windsor Police Department staff had a great time celebrating Reading Across American Week by reading to the kids at Mattie Washburn Elementary School. The kids celebrated all week, making hats and dressing up for Dr. Seuss's birthday.

We continued by attending a career fair at Windsor High School. The deputies didn't read books but instead participated in a pull-up challenge in full uniform. As always, we take every opportunity to engage with our youth community. Thank you for hosting us at Mattie Washburn Elementary School and Windsor High School.

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".

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.

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.

Council Meetings - first and third Wednesday of each month at 6PM.

• April 3 & April 17

Planning Commission Meetings - second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 5:30PM.

• March 26 - Cancelled
• April 9 & April 23

Parks and Recreation Commission - second Wednesday of every month at 6PM.

• April 10

Public Art Advisory Commission - fourth Wednesday of each month at 4:30PM.

• April 24

Senior Citizen Advisory Commission - quarterly, on the third Tuesday at 2PM.

• April 16

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Town of Windsor

9291 Old Redwood Highway

Windsor, CA 95492

(707) 838-1000

Email us at info@townofwindsor.com