Civic Issues
Topics getting the most attention in Windsor public meetings, ranked by how frequently they are discussed.
9 issues in parks rec with medium priority
Youth banner installation and Water is Life mural
A commissioner asked the commission to consider a mural dedicated to Windsor's Chicano and lowrider community, noting the town's large population and that the photo contest already features some representation.
Commission seat expirations and recruitment
Several commission seats expire December 14, and members are being asked to reapply or recruit others. No art background is required and non-residents can apply.
Windsor Senior Center multimedia art show
The Recreation Division ran free senior seminars on scams, AI, elder abuse, Alzheimer's communication, wildfire safety and end-of-life choices, plus senior outings. Attendance varied from 3 to 35 people per seminar.
Senior center visibility on town Facebook page
Commissioner Bainbridge-Krause counted town Facebook posts and found only 12 about the senior center this year — despite seniors being nearly a third of Windsor. She wants more posts or a dedicated senior center page.
Playground improvements at Esposti Park and the Town Green
Council will award the Esposti Park playground construction contract August 19, aiming to finish before the rains. The Town Green playground rubber surfacing job starts over with a new contractor, with work beginning October 15.
Adult and youth recreation program offerings
The new Fall Recreation Guide is out with registration open since August 11. New offerings include a free infant-toddler play group in English and Spanish, a floating pumpkin patch at the pool, and a teen coaches-in-training program that doubles as volunteer-hour credit.
North Bay Honor Flight veterans program
The nonprofit flies WWII, Korean and Vietnam-era veterans to Washington, D.C. at no cost to the veterans, and raises more than $75,000 per flight without federal or state funding. Upcoming Windsor-area fundraisers include an October 27 golf tournament at Windsor Golf Course.
Skate park hours ordinance change
The commission's recommendation to change skate park hours goes to the Town Council for a first reading June 17 and a second reading July 15.
Library commissioner vacancy and library services
Deborah Doyle's eight-year term is expiring and Windsor needs a new library commissioner. Also heads-up: a computer system changeover in August means you'll need your library card number to check out books for about a week.