Total FY2027 general fund expenditures reduced by $1,065,500 to $158,337,500 following failed referendum
Board of Education budget reduced by $350,000 to $93,364,280; motion to cut $1,000,000 failed 4-5
General Services cut by $655,500, including $485,590 from capital spending, $100,000 from OPEB contributions, and $35,000 from open space
Safety Services reduced by $60,000 by shifting one police cruiser to private duty account; motion to add two new officers withdrawn after discussion of existing vacancies
Current tax levy reduced by $1,710,500 to $133,194,060
Second budget referendum set for June 2, 2026; proposal to add advisory 'Goldilocks' questions to ballot failed 4-5
Garden Street parcel purchase did not pass at earlier special meeting; road diet will not return for a vote
$459,783.97 in uncollectible motor vehicle and personal property taxes transferred to suspense book
Public hearing on Neighborhood Assistance Act tax credit applications set for June 1, 2026
Council approved $335,000 appropriation to acquire five parcels on Wilson Avenue, Garden Street, and Great Meadow Road for open space and potential housing; Special Town Meeting set for May 18th to ratify
Council accepted $1,922,412 in 100% state-funded LOTCIP grant for Marshall Phelps Road rehabilitation including milling, repaving, drainage, and bike lanes; construction expected mid-summer through mid-fall 2026
Budget and Broad Street road diet referendums both scheduled for May 12th; community budget forums scheduled May 5th and 7th
State budget adjustments may deliver approximately $645,000 in additional aid to Windsor, potentially reducing the FY2027 tax rate if budget passes
Councilor Eleveld flagged a potential statutory violation by Windsor Public Schools for using parent notification systems to encourage voting in the budget referendum
Residents urged Council to intervene if proposed Verge Solar 'Windsor Farm 2' project proceeds to CT Siting Council, citing deforestation of a wildlife corridor
Multiple councilors called for civility and recommitment to bipartisan cooperation following tensions stemming from an April 15th special meeting
Town carries approximately $38M in unfunded OPEB (retiree benefits) liability; FY27 budget proposes only $246k of the recommended $1M annual contribution
General Services/Capital budget proposed to increase $1.79M or 8.6% in FY27, driven by debt service, capital expenditures, and MDC sewer costs
Administrative Services general fund budget proposed to increase 7.0% in FY27, driven by new budget software, personnel costs, and website contract previously covered by ARPA funds
Community Development secured $2M CDBG grant for Shad Run Housing Authority exterior improvements and $400k CT Department of Housing grant for housing rehabilitation
Economic Development secured $250k Community Investment Fund grant for senior and disabled housing feasibility study near Fitch Court
Founders Square tax rebate agreement will shift annual tax revenue from that property from $40k to $500k over 10 years
Tax sale in April 2025 recovered nearly $790k in delinquent taxes; next sale scheduled for April 2027
Social Services budget proposed at 7.3% increase over FY26, driven by adding a part-time Food Bank aide funded through special revenue
Discovery Center & Montessori School projecting a positive balance of $6,790 in FY27, reversing a budgeted FY26 loss; 95 families currently on a waiting list averaging three years
Adult Day Care (Caring Connection) enrolled 12 new clients since January, trending toward break-even; $19,000 of $23,000 in bad debt traced to VA benefit filing timing issues
Social Services noted rising demand for affordable housing support and food assistance amid inflation
Town Clerk's office FY27 budget up 0.9%; Public Relations budget up 4.2%, largely due to personnel and software costs
Deputy Mayor Klase raised the possibility of connecting Medicaid enrollees with Food Bank volunteer opportunities to meet new work-hour eligibility requirements
Police Department FY27 budget proposes a $607,700 (3.9%) increase, primarily due to personnel costs; department has 5.5 vacancies and 7 candidates in background investigation
Fire Department FY27 budget proposes an $121,680 (8.5%) increase due to officer stipends, equipment maintenance, and utility costs; ladder truck delivery expected February or March
Ambulance Services flagged uncertainty around federal Medicare reimbursement changes; COVID SBA loan remains outstanding on a 25-year term
Recreation Department FY27 budget proposes a $153,180 (5.6%) General Fund increase; senior meal program formally built into operating budget for the first time at roughly $30,000 annually
Health Department FY27 General Fund budget proposes a $29,610 (4.3%) increase due to personnel costs
Pool registration opens May 21 for residents; pools open June 16
Police cadet program down to 7-8 members; exploring merger with Windsor Locks and East Windsor programs
Board of Education proposed FY27 budget of $93.7M, a 4.97% increase over FY26, driven by contractual salaries, benefits, transportation, and facilities costs
Town revenues for FY26 are tracking approximately $3M above budget, boosted by property taxes, conveyance fees, and building permits
Transportation costs up 13.64% partly due to bus contractor DATCO becoming unionized and adding driver health insurance
Special education out-of-district placements cost approximately $133k per student vs. $5k for non-special-ed placements; district has reduced out-of-district placements from low 60s to low 40s
Library budget proposed at 10.3% increase for FY27, largely due to planned roof replacement and replacement of discontinued book wholesaler
Landfill closure on track; post-closure monitoring period of 30 years to begin after certification, with estimated $19.4M retained earnings available for future obligations
Public Works FY27 budget proposed at 4.5% increase; department currently running under budget by 2.8%
Council voted 5-4 to appropriate $2,910,000 for Broad Street Traffic Calming and Pedestrian Safety Project, fully funded by state and federal grants with no local tax dollars
Special Town Meeting set for April 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Windsor High School for residents to vote on the project appropriation
Opponents cited a prior referendum defeat (42-58%), emergency vehicle access concerns, and objections to the special town meeting format over a referendum
Supporters noted the current proposal differs from the prior referendum in scope and is fully grant-funded
Council unanimously approved $35,000 from Capital Projects Fund for Train Station HVAC design services
Fair Housing Resolution and Policy Statement approved unanimously
Public comment on road diet was extensive, running approximately 2-1 in favor of the project among speakers
$885,000 bond ordinance approved for LP Wilson Community Center main hallway restroom renovations, financed at approximately 5% interest
Teamsters Local 671 contract ratified unanimously by bargaining unit (100% turnout); agreement runs July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 with average 2.92% annual wage increases and projected $268,350 in avoided FY2027 health insurance costs
$80,000 appropriated from Capital Projects Fund for Day Hill Road pavement design study; road surface rating as low as 41 out of 100 in some sections
Council discussed but took no action on Local Option Homestead Exemption; concerns raised about tax burden shifting to commercial and vehicle property owners
Road diet proposal debated at Town Improvements Committee; next steps include public forum and potential special town meeting ballot vote
Commission on Aging requested pedestrian crosswalk signal times on Broad Street be increased from 25-30 seconds to a minimum of 60 seconds
MDC pursuing $30M legal claim against Connecticut for unpaid landfill discharge fees; drinking water reserves at 95.1% capacity
FY2027 budget informational meeting scheduled for March 30 at 6:30 PM at Town Hall
$885K bond approved for L.P. Wilson Community Center restroom renovation, replacing bathrooms dating to 1950 that lack ADA compliance
$820K pedestrian bridge bond introduced — $660K in bonds plus $160K from general fund — covering repairs and replacements at six locations; three bridges currently closed due to structural deficiencies
$209K appropriation approved from general fund balance for acquisition of 7.42-acre parcel at 33 Meadow Road; Special Town Meeting set for March 16th to ratify purchase
Police union president filed a prohibited practice complaint, citing unresolved workplace grievances; residents urged immediate administrative action
ALPR system remains disabled per February 17th Council directive while town negotiates with Flock Safety over data-sharing concerns; monthly fees continue during pause
School administrators contract covering 12-18 positions approved by default after rejection motion failed 0-7-1; contract runs July 2026 through June 2029 at approximately $435K total cost
Grand Prix Windsor LLC vs. Town of Windsor settled in executive session
Council voted 8-1 to direct Town Manager to turn off Flock ALPR cameras and return with a contract that meets town policy; $8,000 cancellation fee possible if contract is terminated before June 9 renewal date
Introduced $2.82M bond ordinance for L.P. Wilson Community Center HVAC Phase 3; Special Town Meeting set for March 2
Introduced $885k bond ordinance for L.P. Wilson restroom renovations; public hearing set for March 2
$55,000 appropriated from Capital Projects Fund for Poquonock School boiler and HVAC engineering study
Windsor police officer testified patrol is running nine officers short, and raised concerns about hiring standards being lowered
Boglisch vs. Town of Windsor settled in executive session
Revised Broad Street traffic calming project estimated at $2.6M, potentially 100% grant-funded; update planned for Town Improvements Committee on February 23rd
Council approved Fixed ALPR Data Usage and Security Policy for Flock camera system after significant public opposition; out-of-state access to data had already been removed
Multiple residents and ACLU representative called for cameras to be shut down, citing immigration, civil liberties, and data security concerns
$400K stormwater management bond ordinance introduced; public hearing set for January 20th
Highlands Conservation Act grant program application tabled until January 20th meeting
16 board and commission appointments approved
BOE confirmed Superintendent Hill resigned; acting superintendent to present 2026-2027 budget January 21st
