Frequently Asked Questions
 

Q:  When are Council meetings held?

A:   Town Council meetings are held on the first and third Monday of each month at 7:30 PM with the   

       exception of April, July & August and November (if there is an election in that year) when they

       meet only once (the first Monday of the month). To see the Town Council's schedule, please click

       Town Council Schedule.  Meetings are open to the public, except for any executive sessions.

 

       Budget Session meetings are held by the Town Council during the month of April and can be

       viewed by going to Budget Calendar.

 

       Public Hearings are advertised and announced in the Hartford Courant or Journal Inquirer at

       least 7 days prior to the meeting date for the public's viewing.  A hard copy of the public hearing

       can also be viewed on the bottom floor of the town hall on its bulletin board under the "Town

       Council" banner. 

 

Q:  Where are Town Council meetings held?

A:  Town Council meetings are held at the town hall in the Town Council Chambers which is located

      on the bottom floor of the town hall.

 
Q:   How long do the Town Council meeting last?

       Town Council meetings normally start at 7:30 PM and can go for as long as 11:00 PM,

       depending on the subject matter.  The general time frame is about 2 to 2-1/2 hours.

 

Q:  Can I address the Town Council during a Council meeting?

A:  Yes.  Audience members may make comments to the Council and Mayor during "Public 

      Communications and Petitions" which is slated on the agenda at the beginning of the meeting or

      once again at the end of the meeting.  All citizens wishing to speak before the Town Council     

      should sign up on the "sign in" sheet that is available during the meeting.  The Council requests

      that all comments be limited to three minutes.

 
Q:  How can I find out what items are on the Council agenda?

A:  Town Council agendas may be viewed at both Windsor libraries, on the bulletin board at the town

       hall, or at the Town Clerk's office.  If you wish to see the agenda online, please click here.

 
Q:  How do I speak to the Mayor?

A:   Please call the Town Manager's office at 285-1800 and we will relay a message to the

       Mayor to contact you.

 
Q:  Where do I find out about the Town Council's subcommittees and when they meet?

A:   This information can be found on our website at Town Council subcommittees.  Since these

       meetings are called by the chair, there is no set schedule, however, current and past agendas   

       along with meeting minutes can be viewed on this page.