Board of Education proposed FY27 budget of $93.7M, a 4.97% increase over FY26, driven by contractual salaries, benefits, transportation, and facilities costs
Town revenues for FY26 are tracking approximately $3M above budget, boosted by property taxes, conveyance fees, and building permits
Transportation costs up 13.64% partly due to bus contractor DATCO becoming unionized and adding driver health insurance
Special education out-of-district placements cost approximately $133k per student vs. $5k for non-special-ed placements; district has reduced out-of-district placements from low 60s to low 40s
Library budget proposed at 10.3% increase for FY27, largely due to planned roof replacement and replacement of discontinued book wholesaler
Landfill closure on track; post-closure monitoring period of 30 years to begin after certification, with estimated $19.4M retained earnings available for future obligations
Public Works FY27 budget proposed at 4.5% increase; department currently running under budget by 2.8%
Council voted 5-4 to appropriate $2,910,000 for Broad Street Traffic Calming and Pedestrian Safety Project, fully funded by state and federal grants with no local tax dollars
Special Town Meeting set for April 28, 2026 at 7:00 PM at Windsor High School for residents to vote on the project appropriation
Opponents cited a prior referendum defeat (42-58%), emergency vehicle access concerns, and objections to the special town meeting format over a referendum
Supporters noted the current proposal differs from the prior referendum in scope and is fully grant-funded
Council unanimously approved $35,000 from Capital Projects Fund for Train Station HVAC design services
Fair Housing Resolution and Policy Statement approved unanimously
Public comment on road diet was extensive, running approximately 2-1 in favor of the project among speakers
$885,000 bond ordinance approved for LP Wilson Community Center main hallway restroom renovations, financed at approximately 5% interest
Teamsters Local 671 contract ratified unanimously by bargaining unit (100% turnout); agreement runs July 1, 2025 through June 30, 2028 with average 2.92% annual wage increases and projected $268,350 in avoided FY2027 health insurance costs
$80,000 appropriated from Capital Projects Fund for Day Hill Road pavement design study; road surface rating as low as 41 out of 100 in some sections
Council discussed but took no action on Local Option Homestead Exemption; concerns raised about tax burden shifting to commercial and vehicle property owners
Road diet proposal debated at Town Improvements Committee; next steps include public forum and potential special town meeting ballot vote
Commission on Aging requested pedestrian crosswalk signal times on Broad Street be increased from 25-30 seconds to a minimum of 60 seconds
MDC pursuing $30M legal claim against Connecticut for unpaid landfill discharge fees; drinking water reserves at 95.1% capacity
FY2027 budget informational meeting scheduled for March 30 at 6:30 PM at Town Hall
$885K bond approved for L.P. Wilson Community Center restroom renovation, replacing bathrooms dating to 1950 that lack ADA compliance
$820K pedestrian bridge bond introduced — $660K in bonds plus $160K from general fund — covering repairs and replacements at six locations; three bridges currently closed due to structural deficiencies
$209K appropriation approved from general fund balance for acquisition of 7.42-acre parcel at 33 Meadow Road; Special Town Meeting set for March 16th to ratify purchase
Police union president filed a prohibited practice complaint, citing unresolved workplace grievances; residents urged immediate administrative action
ALPR system remains disabled per February 17th Council directive while town negotiates with Flock Safety over data-sharing concerns; monthly fees continue during pause
School administrators contract covering 12-18 positions approved by default after rejection motion failed 0-7-1; contract runs July 2026 through June 2029 at approximately $435K total cost
Grand Prix Windsor LLC vs. Town of Windsor settled in executive session
Council voted 8-1 to direct Town Manager to turn off Flock ALPR cameras and return with a contract that meets town policy; $8,000 cancellation fee possible if contract is terminated before June 9 renewal date
Introduced $2.82M bond ordinance for L.P. Wilson Community Center HVAC Phase 3; Special Town Meeting set for March 2
Introduced $885k bond ordinance for L.P. Wilson restroom renovations; public hearing set for March 2
$55,000 appropriated from Capital Projects Fund for Poquonock School boiler and HVAC engineering study
Windsor police officer testified patrol is running nine officers short, and raised concerns about hiring standards being lowered
Boglisch vs. Town of Windsor settled in executive session
Revised Broad Street traffic calming project estimated at $2.6M, potentially 100% grant-funded; update planned for Town Improvements Committee on February 23rd
Council approved Fixed ALPR Data Usage and Security Policy for Flock camera system after significant public opposition; out-of-state access to data had already been removed
Multiple residents and ACLU representative called for cameras to be shut down, citing immigration, civil liberties, and data security concerns
$400K stormwater management bond ordinance introduced; public hearing set for January 20th
Highlands Conservation Act grant program application tabled until January 20th meeting
16 board and commission appointments approved
BOE confirmed Superintendent Hill resigned; acting superintendent to present 2026-2027 budget January 21st
