Neighborhood
Assistance Act Applicants Approved
The
State of Connecticut Department of Revenue Services (DRS)
has approved the applications of a number of Windsor-based
organizations for participation in the Neighborhood
Assistance Act (NAA) Tax Credit Program. The program is
intended to offer an inducement for corporations in the
State of Connecticut to contribute to participating
organizations. Under the program guidelines, qualifying
businesses donating to approved organizations may claim a
60% tax credit against their Connecticut corporation taxes.
Certain restrictions apply. Interested businesses must
complete an application and submit it to the Department of
Revenue Services between September 15th and October 3,
2005. The three organizations participating in the NAA
Program include:
Foodshare,
Inc.
Celebrate Windsor (Advo SummerWind), and the
Police Athletic League
Federal
Highway Safety Program
The
Windsor Police were recently notified that an application to
the Federal Highway Safety Program has been approved for the
purchase of six in-car video camera systems, two computers
and accompanying software for paperless reporting. Windsor
has received funding in the past to purchase an SUV and a
trailer. These are all are welcome additions to the
department and will increase their capabilities of
effectively enforcing DUI and motor vehicle laws while
enhancing the safety of our officers and community.
Living History Day
Experience the “homefront” as it was in Windsor in 1862 at
Living History Day in Windsor center on Saturday, September
17th from 11:00 AM to 3:00 PM. Some of the
activities include a parade to meet President and Mrs.
Lincoln at the Windsor Train Station followed by an address
from Lincoln on the steps of Town Hall. Participants will
also have the opportunity to meet Harriett Beecher Stowe and
Governor William Buckingham, hear stories of an escaped
slave and hear the words of an escaped slave catcher. There
will also be children’s games, military encampments, music
and demonstrations. The Archer memorial A.M.E. Zion Church
will be performing gospel music of the era. For more
information on this free event, visit the Chamber of
Commerce website at
www.windsorcc.org
or call 688-5165.
Local
Hurricane Relief Efforts
The Wilson Branch Library is
collecting donations of bottled water for the victims of
Hurricane Katrina. All water collected will be taken to the
Armory in Hartford for distribution.
In addition, several
businesses and non-profit groups in town have combined
efforts to coordinate a relief collection of clothing, food
and other necessities. Donations can be dropped off at the
Windsor Senior Center at the L.P. Wilson Community Center
until September 16th. A complete list of
donation suggestions is available on the town’s website or
call 913-9826 for more information.
At
this time the town has not received any request for direct
assistance in the areas of safety services or public works,
but we are currently analyzing what resources we have
available if a request should come to us through the State
of Connecticut Department of Emergency Management.
Red
Plan Activated for Fatal Route 44 Accident
Governor
Jodi Rell recently recognized six members of the Windsor
Police Department for their response to the fatal Route 44
accident that occurred at the end of July. Their response
was part of the “Red Plan” – a regional plan that allows CT
towns to request and receive police, fire or ambulance
assistance from neighboring communities in emergency
situations.
Bridge Builder Award Recipients Announced
The Town of Windsor’s Human
Relations Commission and Citizens for a United Windsor has
announced the names of the 2005 Windsor Bridge-Builders
Awards honorees. Community Activist Sandra Baker, Windsor
Superintendent of Schools Elizabeth Feser, and Realtor and
Civic Leader Lynne Gillette have been selected by a panel of
judges as this year’s recipients.
The
Windsor Bridge-Builders Awards was created 11 years ago to
honor individuals, organizations and businesses who make an
outstanding contribution to human relations in Windsor.
All town residents and
businesses are invited to a special celebration on Tuesday,
September 27 in the Council Chambers. A reception will
begin at 6:00 PM and the awards presentation will take place
from 6:30 to 7:30 PM. Reservations are recommended and a
voluntary $10 donation would be most welcome. For more
information call 285-1984.
Citizen’s Academy
Registrations for the Town of Windsor Citizen’s Academy are
now being accepted. The Citizen’s Academy is an 8-week
interactive program that demonstrates how daily government
operations contribute to a better community. The academy
will begin on September 21st and continue on
eight consecutive Wednesday evenings at various town
facilities. The program is free, and anyone 18 years or
older, living or working in Windsor is welcome to apply.
For more information call 285-1835.
