Insider Edition 67 | May 30, 2024 | | |
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Hello Windsor!
The wait is over – Summer Nights on the Green begins tonight!
Please remember that there are two FREE SHUTTLES to and from the Town Green picking up at Windsor High School and Hiram Lewis Park next to Windsor Middle School.
Shuttles run 4:30-8:30 PM every Thursday.
So, walk, dance, ride, or shuttle your way down to the Green. I hope to see you all there.
Summer Nights information can always be found on the
Town website: 2024 Summer Nights on the Green or
Town Facebook
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In this edition of the Insider:
Department Spotlight - Facilities Division
Windsor Shuttle - Correction
Movies Are Back!
Major Project List
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Save The Date
Bicycle Safety
Community Appreciation
Can It Be Recycled
Household Hazardous Waste - June 18
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PARKS & RECREATION FACILITIES DIVISION
Whether it’s a basketball game, quineañera, swimming lesson, or Town Council meeting, chances are you’ve enjoyed a special event or activity in a Town of Windsor public facility.
The Town’s facilities include the Civic Center (Town Hall, Police Department, Windsor Library and Huerta Gymnasium), Public Works Corporation Yard, Community Center, Windsor Senior Recreation Center (WSRC), Hembree House Museum, and the Bluebird Center. Each building has its own special maintenance needs, which are serviced by the Parks and Facilities Maintenance Division.
Headed by Parks and Facilities Superintendent Charlie Johnson, the facilities maintenance crew consists of two maintenance workers and two administrative staff.
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“The best part of my job is helping others,” said Senior Maintenance Worker Matt Dallara. Along with Maintenance Worker II Brandon McGinnis, the two-man crew services the Town’s facilities, which total over 91,000 square feet.
“I enjoy being able to do something different every day,” says McGinnis. The team's work is varied, from plumbing, HVAC, and electrical repairs to installing playground and preschool equipment to servicing the WSRC pool and Town Green fountain. In addition to their daily tasks, the two perform regular building and playground inspections and serve as liaisons to contractors on special projects.
Recent major projects include the renovation of the Windsor Senior Recreation Center (completed in April 2023) and the replacement of seven gas water heaters with electric heat pump water heaters through a PG&E incentive program, supported by Sonoma Clean Power (completed in May 2024). Current and upcoming projects include painting the Public Works buildings, Civic Center HVAC replacements, Community Center improvements, and replacing the Windsor Library carpet.
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“The best part of my job is knowing that the public and Town staff have a safe, comfortable place to gather and work,” says Superintendent Johnson.
The team’s hard work and dedication ensure that Windsor’s public spaces are welcoming and ready to enjoy! The Parks and Facilities Maintenance Division can be contacted by phone at (707) 838-5399.
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CORRECTION: WINDSOR SHUTTLE | |
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WINDSOR SHUTTLE ROUTE 66 – New Stop
On June 10, Sonoma County Transit (SCT) will begin picking up riders at the brand-new stop at Merner Drive and Old Redwood Highway. This new location is identified as Timepoint F on SCT service times.
Correction: Route 66 is a Free-Fare ridership program running Monday through Saturday with 13 timed stops traveling within Windsor. This Free-Fare program is subsidized by the Town of Windsor and Sonoma County Transit.
For additional information and details on Route 66 schedule visit sctransit.com or call 707-576-7433 or 800-345-7433.
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Are you curious about that construction site you've noticed near your neighborhood?
Want to know what new developments are planned and their current status?
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The Town of Windsor maintains a helpful Major Projects List to keep residents informed.
This list provides an overview of significant development projects that are under review, are approved, or are currently under construction in Windsor.
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It includes details like the project description, location, developer, and Town staff points of contact, and anticipated next steps for the project.
You can easily access the Major Projects List from the Town of Windsor's website or by following this link: https://shorturl.at/AVHe2.
The list is regularly updated.
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2024 WINDSOR DAY PARADE AND FESTIVAL
Save the date, the Windsor Day Parade will be on September 28, 2024, and the theme will be “Windsor Through the ERAS”.
The Windsor Kiwanis Club is now accepting applications for parade participants.
Visit their website for more information on how to submit your parade float!
Windsor Day Parade | Kiwanis Club Of Windsor (kiwaniswindsor.org)
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Share the Road and Look Out for One Another
May is National Bicycle Safety Month, and the Windsor Police Department is encouraging everyone to get active and safely take bike rides while at the same time reminding drivers to be on the lookout for more people biking and walking.
“Everyone deserves to reach their destination safely,” Sergeant Jeff Toney said. “Unfortunately, there has been an increase in bicycle fatalities and injuries over the last few years. Bicyclists do not have the same protections as people in a vehicle so if you see a bicyclist — slow down.”
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According to the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration, there were 1,105 people killed while riding a bike in 2022, and an estimated 46,195 bicyclists were injured. In 2021, 976 bicyclists were killed (a 1.9% increase from 2020) and an estimated 41,615 bicyclists were injured (a 7% increase from 2020).
To help keep people safe while biking or walking, the Police Department conducted a traffic safety operation on May 26 to focus on driver behaviors that put bicyclists and pedestrians at risk, such as speeding, making illegal turns, failing to yield the right of way, and stop sign/red light running.
Town of Windsor Police Department suggests the following safety tips for bicyclists and drivers:
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Drivers
• Slow down and follow the speed limit. Be careful traveling through intersections.
• Look carefully for bicyclists and pedestrians before making a turn or opening a car door near streets or bike paths.
• Be patient when traveling behind a bicyclist and give them space when passing. California law requires drivers to change lanes, when possible, to pass bicyclists and always pass with at least 3 feet of space.
• Never drive distracted or impaired.
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Bike Riders
• Use lights at night.
• Although not required for riders 18 and older, always wear a properly secured helmet. Helmets significantly reduce the chance of a head injury in the event of a crash.
• Bicyclists must travel in the same direction of traffic and have the same requirements as any slow-moving vehicle.
• Yield to pedestrians, just as a driver would. Pedestrians have the right-of-way within marked or unmarked crosswalks at intersections.
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Funding for this program is provided by a grant from the California Office of Traffic Safety, through the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration. | |
THANK YOU, WINDSOR COMMUNITY! FROM SONOMA COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT | |
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As May draws to a close, we extend our gratitude to the community of the vibrant Town of Windsor for a month brimming with unforgettable memories. Your enthusiastic participation, especially at our Annual Mother’s Day Pancake Breakfast & Safety Fair, made our community events, school visits, career days, and community educational training truly special.
We cherished every moment shared during school presentations and field trips to the fire stations, where young minds explored and learned about fire safety and our everyday heroes. It was a joy to see the excitement and curiosity in their eyes and in our crew’s eyes when the 6 Kindergarten classes from Mattie Washburn Elementary came by to visit.
The hands-only CPR training sessions were a tremendous success, equipping many of you with the vital skills to save lives. Your dedication to learning and readiness to help others is inspiring.
A special thanks to our Senior Center participants for joining the fire extinguisher training. Your eagerness to stay safe and informed is commendable, we even had one student who was 96 years of age!
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Zero Waste Sonoma Recycle Guide is now available. | |
Find helpful resources on how to recycle. Find events all around the County that assist with recycling. The Zero Waste Guide is available in both English and Spanish. Electronic versions are available by clicking on the following link https://zerowastesonoma.gov/?locale=en. | |
HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE - JUNE 18 | |
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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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