As part of the 2022 Pavement Preservation Project, various residential streets in Windsor will be resurfaced during the week of August 1. The condition of the streets that will be resurfaced are worse than the town wide average and, as such, will receive an asphalt rubber cape seal treatment instead of the typical slurry seal. Please see the Cape Seal Phasing Map at the link below for the location of all streets to be resurfaced.
 
The cape seal will be constructed in two phases on separate days: the chip-seal layer will be placed on the existing pavement surface, then the slurry-seal layer will be placed over the chip seal to provide a smooth surface for bicyclists and pedestrians.
 
An asphalt rubber cape seal provides similar “reflective crack” stopping performance as a typical asphalt concrete overlay at less than half the cost. This allows the Town to judiciously use taxpayer dollars by extending the useful life of more streets within the same budget. Additionally, since this treatment uses granulated tire rubber to modify the asphalt binder, the project will divert the equivalent of 5,500 vehicle tires from California landfills!
 
For more information, please visit https://www.townofwindsor.com/1376/2022-Pavement-Preservation-Project. If you have questions, email engineering@townofwindsor.com.

Recycled Water Fill Station is Now Live!

Dog Park Coming Soon at Keiser Park

The new Keiser Dog Park will open soon! The date of the grand opening date is still being finalized, but we expect it will be in August. This new 12,000 square foot off-leash dog park on the west side of Windsor will include a small-dog area in addition to and separate from a larger all-dog fenced area. Both areas will have seating, a barked play surface, and, in the coming months, fun canine play elements.
 
Keiser Park’s shaded, natural location was originally identified and was ultimately chosen after much consideration by the Parks and Recreation Commission and Town Staff following resident input. The new dog park is funded through Measure M – Parks for All - a countywide 1/8-cent sales tax. This enhancement to Keiser Park will be in addition to any future development identified through the Keiser Park Master Planning process, which is currently under community review.

Your Help Needed: Info on Car Break-Ins

A message from your Windsor Police Department: On July 24, between 6 -7:15 AM, two vehicles parked on Arata Lane, near Foothill Regional Park, had their windows smashed and purses stolen from the passenger area. Deputies are investigating both thefts. If you witnessed this incident or have information, please call the Windsor Police Department at (707) 838-1234.
 
As a reminder, please don’t leave personal items such as purses, computers, backpacks, or anything else of value in plain sight. Be aware of your surroundings as you park and call Dispatch at (707) 565-2121 to report any suspicious behavior.

Nomination Period for Town Council Election
Closes August 12

If you are interested in running for Town Council in the November 8 General Municipal Election, you must file nomination papers with the Town Clerk during the nomination period, which began on Monday, July 18, and  which closes on Friday, August 12.
 
Four seats will be up for vote in the Town of Windsor’s General Municipal Election:

• One (1) seat for District 1 Councilmember – Four-year Term
• One (1) seat for District 2 Councilmember – Two-year Term
• One (1) seat for District 4 Councilmember – Four-year Term
• One (1) at-large Mayor seat – Two-year Term

This deadline may be extended to Wednesday, August 17, for non-incumbent residents interested in running for Mayor if the incumbent Mayor does not file nomination papers within the regular nomination period. The Town Clerk’s Office is open Monday through Thursday, 8 AM – 5 PM, and Friday, August 12, from 8 AM – 5 PM to receive nomination papers. Appointments are encouraged. For further information, please visit https://www.townofwindsor.com/1353/November-2022-General-Municipal-Election. 

Plant a Waystation Garden to Help
Endangered Monarch Butterflies

Monarch butterflies – which are facing extinction -- migrate through Windsor every year. They are the only butterfly known to make two-way migrations, as birds do. Some fly as far as 3,000 miles to reach their winter home.
 
You can help support the remaining monarch population by planting a monarch waystation garden on your property -- it will be a much-needed rest stop to help the butterflies reach their destination and carry out their life cycle. The Town of Windsor has a free waystation template to help you plan your monarch garden. Go to: https://www.townofwindsor.com/1345/Monarch-Waystations.

Monarch waystations are filled with nectar flowers and milkweed -- essential to monarch survival because they are the only food that monarch caterpillars can eat. When caterpillars transform into butterflies, the nectar flowers give them food to nourish their migration. And, as a bonus, if you replace existing turf with a butterfly garden, you may be eligible for a turf rebate! 

2023 Summer Nights on the Green:
Nonprofit Alcohol Sales Call for Interest

The Town of Windsor Parks & Recreation staff will conduct a pilot program to add a fourth location/booth for nonprofit beer/wine/spirits sales at the 2023 Summer Nights on the Green concert series. Subsequently, the Town’s Parks & Recreation Department is sending out a call for interest to Windsor nonprofit organizations interested in alcohol sales at this fourth booth.
 
Nonprofits must be able to commit to multiple nights, have ABC-trained staff/volunteers, insurance with liquor liability and the ability to procure the beer/wine/spirits they plan to sell. Qualified nonprofits must submit an online form (linked HERE) and attend an informational meeting on Thursday, August 25, at 4:30 PM at Huerta Gymnasium. Please visit this link for more details and to submit your form.

Fire Safety at Your Home Away from Home

A message from your Sonoma County Fire District: As we start traveling more, please keep in mind that vacation rentals are not regulated in the same way as hotels when it comes to fire safety. Act as your own advocate and make sure the following safety measures are addressed before you check in:

• Working smoke alarms are in every sleeping room. They are outside each separate sleeping area. They are on every level of the home.
• Working smoke alarms are interconnected, if possible. When one alarm sounds, they all sound.
• Portable fire extinguishers are in the home and are easy to reach.
• Working carbon monoxide alarms are outside each separate sleeping area. They are on every level of the home and in other locations as required by laws, codes, or standards.
• The owner has posted a floor plan. It notes all escape routes and exits and provides emergency contact information.
• Everyone knows the address of the home.
• Everyone staying in the home has identified two ways out of every room and how to escape in an emergency.
• All doors and windows that lead outside can be opened.
• An outside meeting place has been chosen. It is a safe distance away from the home.
• Everyone knows how to call 9-1-1 or the local emergency number from a cell phone from outside.
• If smoking is allowed, a smoking area has been designated and is well away from the structure. Deep, sturdy ashtrays have been provided.
• All pathways are free and clear of tripping hazards.
• Electrical outlets are free from multiple cords and adaptors.
• The stovetop is clear. Anything that can catch fire is not near the stovetop, such as curtains and towels.