Snowflake Gala

The Windsor Library Association will hold its annual Snowflake Gala at the Main Library on Saturday January 27, 2007 from 7:30 PM to 9:30 PM.  The event includes music, wine, hors d’oeuvres and dessert. A $30.00 donation per person will benefit the library.  For more information or to reserve a ticket, call Susan Huleatt at 683-1089.

Public Hearing

The Wilson Deerfield Advisory Committee is holding a public hearing to solicit input on the town's current community development initiatives as well as suggestions for future funding opportunities through the federal Community Development Block Grant - Small Cities Program.  The hearing will be held in the Community Room at the Community Center located at 330 Windsor Avenue on Wednesday, January 24, 2007 at 7:00 PM.  Communities of less than 50,000 people compete for approx. $14,000,000 (annually) administered through the Connecticut Department of Economic and Community Development.  In order to be eligible for funding an activity must meet one of three national objectives which include 1) benefit low/moderate income persons, 2) eliminate slums and blight, or 3) meet an immediate need for which no other funds are available.  Low/moderate income persons are defined as individuals residing in a household where the household income is less than 80% of the area median, adjusted for household size (for instance -$53,650 for a household of three).  In the past the town has used Small Cities funds for residential rehabilitation, down payment assistance, small business loans, infrastructure improvements, community facilities and public services.  In addition to comment from the general public, staff suggestions are welcome. Anyone may attend the hearing and comment, or you may submit written comment to the Office of Community Development.  For more information, contact the Community Development Office at 285-1985. 

Budget Workshop

A second budget workshop for Windsor residents will be held Tuesday, January 30, 2007 from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers located at 275 Broad Street.  This past December, the identical workshop was attended by approximately 30 residents.  As you may recall, this informal workshop is designed to provide residents an opportunity to learn more about Windsor’s budget process, the basics of formulating the town and school’s budgets as well as the challenges faced when prioritizing budget allocations.  Dr. Feser and I also look forward to discussing the thoughts and ideas of those participating in the workshop regarding the goals and challenges of preparing the fiscal year 2008 budget. 

For more information call 285-1800.

Planning & Zoning Public Workshop 

The Town Planning and Zoning Commission is in the process of updating zoning regulations and will be hosting a public workshop to kick-off the process.  The public is welcome to attend this workshop on Tuesday, January 23, 2007 at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall Council Chambers to participate in discussions regarding the updating and revising of various zoning regulations for the town.  For more information, call the Planning Department at 285-1980.