Insider Edition 70 | July 11, 2024 | | |
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Hello Windsor!
As we wind down from the 4th of July celebrations, we need to gear up and prepare for fire season. With the Point Fire behind us, I ask you to join me to be Windsor Ready! Take a few minutes to complete the actions below to help prepare you and your family for an emergency.
1. Register with Nixle – text Windsor’s zip code 95492 to 888777, to get up-to-date emergency messaging.
2. Register with SoCoAlert - receive Countywide messaging as events are escalated.
3. Register for Emergency Alerts from the Town of Windsor’s website under Notify Me.
4. Know Your Zone – look up your address and have your evacuation zone handy in case of an emergency.
Lastly, stay tuned to the Town’s social media – Facebook and NextDoor.
Stay safe Windsor and be Windsor Ready!
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In this edition of the Insider:
National Recognition Award
U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs
Town Council Elections
Youth Commissioners
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Solicitors
National Night Out
Smart Sprinkler Controller
Energy Savings
Adopt a Pet
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NATIONAL RECOGNITION AWARD | |
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2024 Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA)
The Town of Windsor “Windsor/Windsor River Road Intersection Improvement and Multi-Use Path Connector Project” has earned a National Recognition Award in the American Council of Engineering Companies (ACEC) 2024 Engineering Excellence Awards (EEA) competition. The Town was invited to attend the awards ceremony in Washington D.C. Shannon Cotulla P.E., the Town’s Public Works Director, attended the event on behalf of the Town.
Not only did the project prepare the intersection for SMART’s rail service to Windsor, it continues to receive recognition as one of the few roundabouts in the nation with a rail crossing through it. In advance of the rail service coming to Windsor, the project has already improved the flow of both pedestrian and vehicle traffic during peak periods of high school and event traffic.
Here is a link to the interview.
2024 EEA Red Carpet - YouTube
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U.S. BUREAU OF INDIAN AFFAIRS | |
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Public comments are due on the Draft Environmental Impact Statement
On July 10, 2024, the County of Sonoma issued a Press Release letting its residents know that the U.S. Bureau of Indian Affairs is now accepting public comments on a Draft Environmental Impact Statement for the Koi Nation of Northern California’s proposed casino resort project southeast of Windsor. The federal agency is inviting the public to identify potential issues, concerns, and alternatives that have not yet been raised during its review of the proposed Shiloh Resort and Casino Project.
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November Election: District 3 Highlight
In our last Insider, we highlighted our electoral District 2. Today, we are highlighting District 3. If you live in District 3, this upcoming election, you will be able to elect an At-large Mayor and a District 3 Councilmember. If you are more interested in running for Council, the Nomination period begins this Monday, July 15, and interested residents can request candidate information and forms to run for Council from the Town Clerk’s Office.
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If you aren’t sure if you reside in District 3, the general area begins at the Jensen Lane and Old Redwood Highway junction: the south side of Jensen Lane and north side of Old Redwood Highway until Hembree Lane, then the east side of Hembree Lane down to Highway 101, continues just below Shiloh Road; past the business park it remains north of Shiloh road, then curves back south just before it meets with Old Redwood Highway. The boundary continues north of East Shiloh Road until just past Mathilde Drive and Lockwood Drive (The Town’s boundary), following back up to Jensen Lane on the Town’s boundary. If that was a lot of information or for a more accurate rendering, enter your address into our District Look up tool to find out! | |
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On the November ballot, this election not only has the District 3 Councilmember seat open, but it will also have the At-large Mayor and District 2 Councilmember seats. Check out our At-large Mayor highlight in the next edition of the Windsor Insider.
The Town Clerk’s Office is actively updating its election website with relevant information for the upcoming election and nomination period. Please review our election webpages here: https://www.townofwindsor.com/358/Election-Information.
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Apply to Be a Public Art Advisory Commissioner Today!
Are you a Youth or Young Adult who would like to help make Windsor an art destination? Do you think you could inspire others to get involved with the community and interested in cultural discovery? If so, the Town is accepting applications to fill two (2) youth seats with a one-year term which would expire in June 2025. All applicants must be at least 18 years of age and reside in Sonoma County. Youth Commissioners must have a junior (11th grade) or senior (12th grade) status. Additionally, there is one unscheduled vacancy for applicants 18 or older which will expire in December 2026.
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July weather brings sunshine and people knocking on your front door. Door-to-door sales in the Town of Windsor will require a company to have both a Town business license and a solicitor permit from the Windsor Police Department. Soliciting hours are between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. A “No Solicitors” sign will prohibit someone from knocking.
Want to know if someone has a business license? Look them up at: https://www.townofwindsor.com/425/Business-License.
If you have questions for Windsor Police, call 707-838-1234.
For additional information and to review the Town’s Municipal Code visit: https://library.municode.com/ca/windsor/codes/code_of_ordinances
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Come join us on
Tuesday, August 6, 6 PM – 8:30 PM
National Night Out
hosted by the
Windsor Police Department.
This is a fun-filled community event promoting police-community partnerships with patrol cars, fire trucks,
and more for you to see.
Windsor Police and
Sonoma County Fire District
will be cooking hot dogs
and providing water.
We hope to see you there!
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SMART SPRINKLER CONTROLLER | |
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National Smart Irrigation Month
Along with July heat comes National Smart Irrigation Month! In honor of water conservation, the Town of Windsor is offering $190 off the top-rated Rachio 3 Smart Sprinkler Controller. As the NYT Wirecutter’s Editor’s Choice Sprinkler Controller, the Rachio 3 Controller features:
● Customized watering schedules that suit your plants’ needs
● Smart irrigation that skips watering in the rain
● Industry-leading, FREE app for on-the-go watering
● Top-rated and reviewed sprinkler tech
SAVE NOW!
Controllers starting at only $9.99. Limited quantities are available.
Get yours before this offer expires on 7/31/24.
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Bay Area Regional Energy Network (BayREN) Launches Incentive Budget Tracker
BayREN’s Single Family Home+ program is undergoing a redesign to better serve moderate-income and hard-to-reach Bay Area residents by focusing on health, comfort, safety, and energy savings.
Current rebate amounts can be found on the Rebate Home Page.
To keep the public informed, BayREN launched the Incentive Budget Tracker on June 17, 2024. This tool provides weekly updates on the budget status, including:
- Budget used, both spent and reserved for upcoming projects
- Budget available
- Percentage of budget remaining
The tracker will be updated every Tuesday and is intended to help customers and contractors assess the remaining budget and manage their home upgrade projects accordingly.
For more information, please BayREN website
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PLASTIC POLLUTION SOLUTION | |
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Plastic Free July
Plastic Free July is a global movement that helps millions of people be part of the solution to plastic pollution – so we can have cleaner streets, oceans, and beautiful communities.
Will you be part of Plastic Free July by
choosing to refuse single-use plastics?
Take the quiz and sign up for the challenge here!
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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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