May 2023 Economic Development Newsletter

This Week is the Northern Colorado Regional Economic Development Happy Hour

May 10th | 4:30 PM to 6:00 PM | Betta Gumbo; 526 Main Street Windsor

Join us to celebrate Economic Development Week with your community and the Northern Colorado Regional Economic D...

April 2023 Economic Development Newsletter

Ordinance Passed to Exempt certain Products from Sales or Use Tax in Windsor

Town of Windsor Ordinance 2023-1674 amended certain portions of Windsor Municipal Code to establish exemptions from the Town's sales and use tax for certain retail delivery fees, ...

Regional Job Fair to be held May 16th

Town of Windsor along with several partners within the Northern Colorado Regional Economic Development Initiative is hosting a free regional job fair. This job fair is free for employers who want to participate, as well as prospective employees.

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March 2023 Economic Development Newsletter

2023 Talent Summit to Be Held at The Ranch

What You Can Do Today to Respond to Your Workforce Challenges

Keynote Speaker: Dr. Christopher Thornberg – Controlling the Economic Narrative

Power Hour: Attracting Your Ideal Employee and Retaining Your Best Employ...

February 2023 Economic Development Newsletter

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January 2023 Economic Development Newsletter

Business Support Programs Go Live for 2023

Hannover Messe, Colorado Tourism Office Learning Labs, Employee Ownership Tax Credit, Business Foundations Technical Assistance Program, Colorado Revolving Loan Fund, and more.

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December Economic Development Newsletter

Accelerate Apprenticeship Grant Application Opens

Accelerate Apprenticeship Grants encourage employer adoption of registered apprenticeship in the state of Colorado. Receive up to $7,500 in grant funding!

Community Recreation Center Bond Debt Paid Reducing ...

November Economic Development Newsletter

Colorado's Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Program: What Employers Need to Know

Colorado’s Family and Medical Leave Insurance (FAMLI) Program was approved by voters in 2020 and creates new employee entitlements to paid leave benefits. Colorado e...

October Economic Development Newsletter

Have you been thinking about starting or restructuring a business?

The Colorado Startup Loan Fund is live! Colorado's OEDIT Business Funding and Incentives Division has partnered with eight lenders to launch the Colorado Startup Loan Fund. The Fund provide...

September Economic Development Newsletter

Windsor's Economic Development Launches Industry Analytics Tool

SizeUp Windsor, a free small business industry analytics and market research tool, shows you how to look at multiple variables of information, and make more educated decisions based on the dat...

Windsor Economic Development Launches New Tool to Support Local Businesses

Town of Windsor Economic Development is announcing SizeUp, a new software tool to assist local businesses by providing powerful market research and business intelligence. Staff will launch the software at a breakfast event on Tuesday, Sept. 13. Attendees ...

August Economic Development Newsletter

Lineage Logistics Next-Generation Automated Cold Storage Facility to Provide Global Food Chain Hub for JBS USA

Lineage Logistics, LLC (“Lineage” or the “Company”), the world’s largest and most innovative temperature-controlled industrial REIT and logistics...

Windsor Moves to Improve Traffic Flow on Highway 392

Situated between Fort Collins and Greeley, the Town of Windsor spans just 26.2 square miles across and its major east-west thoroughfares are impacted significantly by pass-through commuter traffic. At least that’s what Windsor staff think and wh...

Windsor Economic Development July Newsletter

Meet the Northern Colorado Hailstorm

Meet Coach Eamon and Windsor's first Pro Soccer Team, the Hailstorm at Sisu Therapies: 1230 W Ash Street, Suite A, Windsor on June 28th 5-7pm.

BizWest 500 List

Congratulations to Hayden Outdoors, which was ranked #1 in th...

Windsor Community Volunteer Days and Art LIVE! Event Saturday, June 10

The Town of Windsor will be hosting the next Windsor Community Volunteer Days at Eastman Park on Saturday, June 10. Community members are invited to help paint a community mural, landscape the parking lot, clean the riverwalk, and more.

Windsor Community V...

Memorial Holiday Weekend Activities and Town Facility Hours

There’s a lot happening in Windsor this Memorial Day weekend. 

The weekend fun kicks off on Friday, May 26, from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m, with Yappy Hour at the Poudre Pooch Park, 7025 Eastman Park Dr. There is a special off-leash area for dogs...

Public Hearing Notice: Windsor Liquor Authority to Consider Liquor License Request June 8

Pursuant to the liquor laws of the State of Colorado, LL Holdings of Colorado, LLC. DBA LL Holdings of Colorado LLC, 801 Diamond Valley Drive, Windsor, CO 80550 has requested the Licensing Authority of the Town of Windsor to grant a motion to amend its pr...

Eastman Park Drive and State Highway 257 Intersection Improvements Underway

The Town of Windsor is starting an improvement project that will have major traffic impacts at the intersection of Eastman Park Dr. and State Hwy. 257 starting mid-May and will last through early 2024. The project is intended to significantly widen the in...

Windsor Movies in the Park Begins June 9

WINDSOR, Colo. — The Town of Windsor’s annual Movies in the Park series begins Friday, June 9 and continues through September 3.

Movies in the Park are held at different Windsor parks on Fridays at 8:30 p.m., with the exception of the September 3 event, wh...

Ribbon Cutting Ceremonies to Celebrate Playground Improvements at Boardwalk and Covenant Parks

WINDSOR, Colo.— Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture invites the public to attend the Boardwalk Park ribbon cutting located at 100 N. 5^th St., from 10 a.m. to 11 a.m., and the Covenant Park ribbon cutting located at 601 Southwood Ln., from 1:...

Windsor Farmers Market Begins June 3

WINDSOR, Colo. — The Town of Windsor’s Farmers Market begins on June 3 and runs through September 9 on Saturdays from 8:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. at Boardwalk Park, 100 N. 5th St.

The Farmers Market features meats, cheeses, eggs, dairy, bak...

Windsor Celebrates National Public Works Week, Hosts Touch-A-Truck Event

The Town of Windsor is celebrating National Public Works Week 2023 alongside the American Public Works Association (APWA) from May 21 through May 27. The town is hosting its annual Touch-A-Truck Event on Wednesday, May 24 at the Public Works facility from...

Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture Now Offering Adult and Youth Archery Range Classes

WINDSOR, Colo.- Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture is now offering youth and adult archery range classes at the Windsor Archery Range, 465 Poudre Trail Dr., starting early June. Classes will be offered in June, July, and August. Archery range classes...

Windsor Police Department Announce Police Week Open House

The Windsor Police Department is hosting a public open house on Thursday, May 18 in honor of Police Week. National Police Week is a time for citizens to show appreciation for those who serve, as well as honor those who gave their lives in the line of duty...

Windsor Public Services Receives the 2023 APWA Excellence in Snow and Ice Control Award

The Town of Windsor is a recipient of the 2023 American Public Works Association (APWA) Excellence in Snow and Ice Control Award that was accepted at the North American Snow Conference in Omaha, Nebraska Monday, April 17. The APWA Colorado Chapter present...

Windsor Summer Concert Series Kicks Off June 1

WINDSOR, Colo.- The Town of Windsor’s Summer Concert Series begins June 1 and continues through August 17 on Thursdays from 6:30 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. at the bandshell in Boardwalk Park, 100 N. 5^th St.

The Summer Concert Series includes:

• June 1: Funky...

May Windsor Matters Newsletter Now Available!

The Town of Windsor is starting a significant roadwork project along State Hwy. 257 and Eastman Park Dr. that is intended to improve safety and functionality. Visit the project page for the latest and most comprehensive details about the State Hwy. 257 an...

May is Windsor’s Water Efficiency Month

This May, the Town of Windsor is challenging residents and business owners to use water more efficiently by completing the water efficiency month checklist to be entered into a raffle for the chance to win a 26 oz. stainless steel reusable water bottle. T...

Windsor Spring Clean-Up Days Scheduled for May 12 & 13

Windsor Water Utility customers are invited to attend the 2023 Spring Clean Up event May 12 and 13 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. held at the Public Services facility located at 922 N. 15^th St. An entry voucher can be found on the back page of the spring Windsor M...

Windsor Arts Commission Seeks Local Artists for Art LIVE! Event Series

WINDSOR, Colo. — The Windsor Arts Commission is seeking local artists to participate in their Art LIVE! event series. Artists will participate in one of six events between June and September. Artists working in all mediums are welcome to apply u...

Windsor Yappy Hour Kicks Off May 26

WINDSOR, Colo.- Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture invites residents to attend Yappy Hour with their canine friend every fourth Friday from May through August from 4:30 p.m. to 7:30 p.m. at Poudre Pooch Park, 7025 Eastman Park Dr.

Residents can enjoy ...

Windsor Arbor Day Contest Winners Announced

The Town of Windsor Tree Board and Forestry team hold the annual Arbor Day contest for local students. Elementary students submit poster designs and middle school students submit poems. Winning students’ work is featured in various town publications, incl...

Town of Windsor Seek Volunteer Groups to Join Summer Concert Series Support Team

WINDSOR, Colo. — Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture is seeking volunteer groups to apply for the Summer Concert Series support team. This is a great opportunity for volunteer groups to fundraise for their organization and experience the fun...

Windsor’s Parks, Recreation & Culture Offers Chimney Park Pool Membership Sale

WINDSOR, Colo.– Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture is offering multiple Chimney Park Pool membership sales this month. 

Chimney Park Pool passes are half off now through Friday, May 5. Discounted pricing is $225 per family of 4, $35...

Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Event Held May 13

Windsor Police are partnering with the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) to host a free Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Event for residents on Saturday, May 13, 8 a.m. to noon, at the Windsor Police Department, 200 N. 11th St. &nbs...

Town of Windsor to Host Volunteer Opportunity Fair, Apr. 19

The Town of Windsor is hosting a Volunteer Opportunity Fair on Apr. 19, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Community Recreation Center. This a free event with no registration required.

Attendees can browse volunteer opportunities with the Town of Windsor and lo...

Spring Windsor Matters Magazine and April Newsletter Now Available!

Windsor is one of the greatest Northern Colorado communities to live, work, and play within and that's why this year's State of the Town theme is Celebrating Success.

For the entire month of April, explore Windsor's parks and fac...

Windsor Police Host Prescription Take Back Day, April 22

The Windsor Police Department, 200 N. 11^th St., will help residents safely dispose of unused or expired prescription medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, April 22, 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. This service is in partnership w...

Town of Windsor Museums Seek Artists for Upcoming Community Art Exhibition

WINDSOR, Colo. — The Town of Windsor Museums is seeking regional artists to submit their artwork for the 9^th annual community art exhibition, A Sense of the Past: Exploring Nostalgia. Artistic interpretations of A Sense of the Past: Exploring No...

Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture is Proud to Work with North Range Behavioral Health

WINDSOR, Colo.- Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture is proud to partner with North Range Behavioral Health. North Range Behavioral Health will be a Windsor Community Recreation sponsor for the next 3 years.

North Range Behavioral Health provides a wide...

Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture is Proud to Work with Aims Community College Windsor Campus

WINDSOR, Colo.- Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture is proud to partner with Aims Community College Windsor Campus. Aims Community College Windsor Campus sponsorship will contribute to the Community Recreation Center, athletics programs, and numerous ...

Town of Windsor’s Arts Commission Presents 2023 Art LIVE! Event Schedule

WINDSOR, Colo. - The Town of Windsor Arts Commission announces its 2023 Art LIVE! event schedule that allows residents to watch professional artists create artwork during some of Windsor’s biggest events. 

Windsor residents are invited t...

Windsor’s Parks, Recreation & Culture to Release Summer 2023 Activity Guide

WINDSOR, Colo. – Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture will release its new summer Activity Guide on Monday, April 3 at 12 p.m. Registration for most programs and activities opens Wednesday, April 5 at 6 a.m. Registration can be completed online, by pho...

Windsor Launches Resident Friendly Mobile App

WINDSOR, Colo. —  Town of Windsor released a new mobile app for residents to be able to access key resources the town offers. The app, named WindsorGov, is available for all Windsor residents to download. It is available on the App Stor...

Windsor Continues Effort to Update Comprehensive Plan, Hosts Series of Planning Workshops

As part of Windsor’s Comprehensive Plan Update, town staff and consultants will be conducting planning workshops at 215 4^th St. from Tuesday, April 4 to Friday, April 7. Workshops are open for public viewing and admission is free. Residents and ...

Town of Windsor to Host Mayor’s Waterwise Challenge in April

Mayor Paul Rennemeyer invites Windsor residents to participate in the Mayor’s Waterwise Challenge from April 1-30. The challenge encourages residents to explore the community in search of an image depicting the Windsor water droplet, hidden in 2...

Boardwalk Park Improvements Coming Soon, Scheduled to Begin April 3

Boardwalk Park, located at 100 N 5th St., will be temporally closed while a complete playground replacement is scheduled to begin April 3 through April 15, weather permitting. Boardwalk Park is adjacent to Windsor Lake and is a central gathering place for...

Windsor to Host Community Input Event to Continue Historic Preservation Plan Effort

The Town of Windsor Historic Preservation Commission is hosting a community input session on Wednesday, March 22 to help in the creation of its first historic preservation plan. The event will be from 5:00 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. at Peculiar Ales located at 301...

March Edition of Windsor Matters Now Available

InvoiceCloud offers customers the options to view their utility bills, receive monthly bill reminders, make payments either online or by text, and automate their monthly payments. As part of the Windsor’s Comprehensive Plan Update, town staff and consulta...

Special Olympic Polar Plunge Held in Windsor April 15, Participants Sought

Special Olympics Colorado (SOCO), Colorado’s premier sports organization for individuals with intellectual and developmental disabilities (IDD), is thrilled to host its annual Westerra Credit Union Polar Plunge Series presented by Murdoch's Ranch and Home...

Windsor Seeks Candidates to Fill Fourteen Board and Commission Vacancies

Windsor’s volunteer boards and commissions have long-served an important role in local government as members help guide staff regarding various taxpayer projects and initiatives. Each advisory board and commission serves a specific purpose but t...

Windsor Seeks Volunteers for Kyger Reservoir Fish Habitat Project

Windsor's first Community Volunteer Day of the year will be held on Saturday, March 11 from 9:30 a.m. to 12 p.m., and 12 p.m. to 2:30 p.m. This volunteer project will take place outdoors at Kyger Open Space Reservoir located at the north...

Windsor Administrative Offices Closed on Monday, Community Recreation Center Remains Open

In observance of Presidents Day, Monday, February 20, Windsor’s administrative offices will be closed. The Windsor Community Recreation Center, 250 N. 11th Street, will remain open. 

Administrative offices closed on Friday include Town H...

February Edition of Windsor Matters Now Available

Catalytic converter theft is a common in Northern Colorado. To address this issue, the Windsor Police Department is partnering with the Colorado Auto Theft Prevention Authority (CATPA) to host a free Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention event on Friday, M...

Windsor Police Department Investigates Report of Weapon Found at Local School

On Tuesday, Feb. 7, the Windsor Police Department responded to a report of a weapon located in the possession of a student at Windsor High School. A resource officer assigned to the school was on scene at the time of the report and responded immediately. ...

Windsor Police Partner with State Agency to Host Catalytic Converter Theft Prevention Event

Catalytic converter theft is common in Northern Colorado. The parts are often targeted by thieves because they can be removed from a vehicle in a matter of minutes and they often contain valuable precious metals such as platinum, palladium and rhodium.&am...

The Town of Windsor is Upgrading its Text Notification System

The Town of Windsor is upgrading its text notifications for news and events. If you are subscribed to news and events, you will receive a compliancy text message in the next few days. Subscribers do not need to take any action but need to be aware it is c...

Windsor Special Election Preliminary Results Released

A special election was called by the Windsor Town Board for Tuesday, Jan. 24, sending two issues to voters. 

The first question, 2A, considered an amendment to the Home Rule Charter to conform to the Colorado Constitution. The preliminary results ...

Extended Hours Announced for Town Hall

Windsor Town Hall has extended hours for residents who need to cure their ballot. 

Temporary hours are: 

• Wednesday, Jan. 25 through Friday, Jan. 27, 8am to 6pm,
• Saturday, Jan. 28, 9am-4pm, and
• Monday, Jan. 30 through Wednesday, Feb. 1, 8am t...

Windsor Town Board Approves Utility Rate Increases for 2023

Windsor’s Town Board approved utility rates for potable water, stormwater and wastewater for 2023 at the Nov. 15 and Nov. 28 meeting. All three utilities are self-funded enterprises. Town Board accepted staff’s recommendation to increa...

Windsor Town Board Member Ken Bennett to Host Community Conversation, Jan. 28

Windsor residents and business owners are invited to join District 3 Town Board Member Ken Bennett to discuss ideas and ask questions during a Community Conversation event planned for Saturday, Jan. 28, from 8:00 a.m. to 9:30 a.m., at Coffee House 29. Cof...

Windsor Seeks Candidate to Fill District 1 Vacancy

Windsor Town Board Member Scott Charpentier announced his resignation at the end of December, effective Monday, Jan. 9, 2023, creating a vacancy for the District 1 representative seat. Per the Town of Windsor’s Home Rule Charter, the Town Board ...

Town of Windsor Administrative Offices Closed Monday

Town of Windsor administrative offices are closed Monday, Jan. 16, in observance of Martin Luther King Jr. Day. Windsor’s Community Recreation Center will remain open and Windsor police will remain on duty. 

For more information about th...

January Edition of Windsor Matters Now Available

Happy New Year! Learn some tips for safe driving this winter in the January Windsor Matters Newsletter!

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Town of Windsor Offers Live Christmas Tree Recycling Program

Following the holiday season, Windsor residents are encouraged to participate in the town’s residential Christmas tree recycle program. This program provides a more sustainable way to dispose of live Christmas trees at no cost to Windsor residen...

Windsor Seeks Volunteers for New HOST Program

The Town of Windsor seeks volunteers to join the new HOST team. HOST stands for history, open spaces & trails, and volunteers on the HOST team will be trained as dedicated stewards of Windsor’s natural history and outdoor spaces.  

T...

Town of Windsor Delays Facility Openings on Thursday

Due to the current Winter Weather Advisory issued by the National Weather Service, Town of Windsor municipal facilities will open 2-hours later than normal on Thursday, Dec. 22. The Community Recreation Center will open at 7 a.m.  Town Hall, the ...

Holiday Closures Announced for Town of Windsor Facilities

Windsor Town Hall, 301 Walnut St., Public Services, 922 N. 15th St., and the Police Department, 200 N. 11th St., will close Friday, Dec. 23 at noon and will remain closed through Monday, Dec. 26, in observance of the Christmas holiday. Facilities will clo...

Windsor Police Commander Graduates FBI National Academy

The Windsor Police Department is pleased to announce the graduation of Commander Aaron Lopez from the FBI National Academy in Quantico, Virginia, where he was also a domestic host within the International Partnership program. The 284th session of the Nati...

Town of Windsor Receives Cartegraph Flag Forward Award

Cartegraph, a provider of infrastructure asset management software, recently announced its 2021-2022  Flag Forward Award winners. This prestigious award honors government agencies for creating safer, more resilient comm...

Windsor Residents Reminded to Drive Safely During Snow Season

Town of Windsor residents are reminded to slow down and stay three to four car lengths behind snowplows while driving on the road when snow is present. The primary focus after major snowfall is to clear all arterial streets for emergency responders, schoo...

December Edition of Windsor Matters Now Available

'Tis the season! Learn about Windsor's new Bill Pay Service and much more in the December Windsor Matters Newsletter!

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Windsor Police and Windsor Severance Fire Rescue Team Up for Community Education

The week of Dec. 12, officers and firefighters from the Town of Windsor Police Department and Windsor Severance Fire Rescue (WSFR) will hit the pavement, going door-to-door, to provide emergency preparedness information to residents. In all, by the end of...

Windsor Police Department Announces Creation of K9 Unit

The Windsor Police Department would like to announce the creation of the Windsor K9 Unit. This unit will consist of two dogs, two handlers, and a supervisor. Officer Marshal Allen and his K9 partner Xaros, along with Officer Clara Steingart and her K9 par...

Wreaths Across America Event Planned for Windsor’s Lakeview Cemetery

WINDSOR, Colo- National nonprofit Wreaths Across America (WAA) announced that Lakeview Cemetery in Windsor, CO will once again join in the effort to support the mission to Remember, Honor, Teach, as an official event location for 2022. This is the third y...

Santa’s Arrival is Scheduled to Impact Traffic During Windsor Wonderland on Dec. 3

WINDSOR, Colo. — Santa’s arrival at Windsor Wonderland will result in traffic impacts near Boardwalk Park located at 100 N. 5th St., on Dec. 3. The Town of Windsor will close 5th St. between Main St. and Boardwalk Park. Ash St. will be...

Windsor to Implement InvoiceCloud Bill Payment Service

The Town of Windsor will launch and implement Invoice Cloud on Monday, Dec. 5 which will offer Windsor utility customers greater flexibility to view and pay utility bills online.

The 24/7 automated payment line is now available for customers to make a paym...

Pedestrian Safety Special Edition of Windsor Matters Now Available

Making Windsor's Streets Safer for Everyone! Learn what the town is doing to impact pedestrian safety in this Public Safety Special Edition Windsor Matters Newsletter!

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Windsor Community Recreation Center Offers Winter Break Pass

The Windsor Community Recreation Center is offering non-members a Winter Break Pass starting at $23. The pass allows non-members unlimited access to the facility from Nov. 25, 2022, through Jan. 6, 2023. 

“As students come home for the h...

Windsor’s Parks, Recreation & Culture Releases Activity Guide

WINDSOR, Colo – Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture releases its new winter and spring Activity Guide on Monday, Nov. 28 at 12 p.m. Registration for most programs and activities opens Wednesday, Nov. 30 at 6 a.m. Registration can be complete...

Windsor Community Recreation Center Early Payoff of the Expansion Loan Celebration Announced

WINDSOR, Colo — Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture will host a Burn the Mortgage event to celebrate the early payoff of the expansion loan. The week-long celebration will include free entry to the facility, fitness classes and giveaways starting Mond...

Town of Windsor Announces Upcoming Holiday Facility Hours

Hours for Town of Windsor facilities are impacted by several upcoming holidays. This includes Town Hall, 301 Walnut St., Public Services, 922 N. 15th St., Police Department, 200 N. 11th St, the Community Recreation Center, 250 N. 11th St., and the Art &am...

Death Confirmed at Windsor Construction Site

November Edition of Windsor Matters Now Available

Time to give thanks! Learn how we paid off the Community Recreation Center Loan early and much more in the November Windsor Matters Newsletter!

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Veterans Day Facility Hours Announced, Free Rec Center Admission Offered to Veterans

In observance of Veterans Day, Friday, Nov. 11, Windsor’s Community Recreation Center will remain open to the public and is offering free admission for veterans and a guest with proof of military service. All Town of Windsor administrative offic...

Windsor Police Remind Residents to be Vigilant of Package Theft

With the holiday season approaching, the Windsor Police Department would like to remind residents to be mindful of package theft and porch pirates. 

Each year around the holidays, there is a significant increase in online shopping orders. Once del...

Windsor Police Request the Public’s Assistance Identifying Vehicle Trespass Suspect

The Windsor Police Department requests the public’s assistance in identifying a person of interest in multiple vehicle trespasses. Most of the vehicle trespasses occurred near 2nd St. and Crabapple Dr. around the Windsor Garden Duplex and the Gl...

October Edition of Windsor Matters Now Available

It's Spooky Season! Learn more about some tips for a safe Halloween and discover Windsor's first community mural in this edition of the Windsor Matters Newsletter.

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Town Board Votes to Pay Off Community Recreation Center Expansion Loan Early, Lowers Sales Tax Rate

WINDSOR, Colo — On Monday, Oct. 24, the Windsor Town Board voted unanimously to pay off the Community Recreation Center expansion loan and retire a portion of the sales tax rate that funded the project. This allows the town to reduce it...

Windsor to Host Community Input Event for Historic Preservation Plan

The Town of Windsor Historic Preservation Commission is hosting a community input session on Thursday, Nov. 3 to help in the creation of a preservation plan. The event will be from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at Town Hall located at 301 Walnut St. Residents wi...

Windsor Police and Windsor Optimist Club Host Safe Halloween Event, Oct. 31

On Monday Oct. 31, from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m., the Windsor Optimist Club and the Town of Windsor Police Department host their annual Safe Halloween event in the Community Recreation Center gym, 250 N. 11th Street.

The event is indoors and family-friendly. The e...

Windsor Police Department Hosts Prescription Take Back Day, Oct. 29

The Windsor Police Department, 200 N. 11^th St., will help residents safely dispose of unused or expired prescription medications during National Prescription Drug Take Back Day Saturday, Oct. 29, from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. This service is in partnership with t...

Town of Windsor to Host Annual Halloween Carnival, Oct. 29

Windsor, CO — The Windsor History Museum is scheduled to host its annual Halloween Carnival Saturday, Oct. 29 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m., at the Windsor History Museum located at Boardwalk Park at 100 N. 5th St., for children to safely trick-or-treat...

Ribbon Cutting Ceremony Scheduled to Celebrate Windsor Archery Range Expansion

WINDSOR, Colo.— The Town of Windsor invites the public to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony to tour the expansion of the Windsor Archery Range, 465 Poudre Trail Dr. on Monday, Oct. 17, from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. The project was made possible through a gen...

Windsor Economic Development Assists Howlers & Growlers Restaurant, Opening in Windsor This Month

Town of Windsor Economic Development is announcing the opening of Howlers & Growlers, 1246 Automation Drive, a new family friendly restaurant and taphouse that has been two years in the making. Howlers & Growlers is scheduled to open between Oct. ...

Upcoming Ribbon Cutting Ceremony to Celebrate the First Community Art Mural

Windsor, CO — The Windsor Arts Commission invites the public to attend a ribbon-cutting ceremony and celebrate the completion of the town’s first community art mural on Friday, Oct. 14, from 5 p.m. to 7 p.m., at the 408 Exchange Tavern...

Windsor Residents Encouraged to Participate in #2 Ditch Trail Trivia Adventure

Windsor, CO — The Town of Windsor’s Open Space & Trails will host an interactive event to celebrate the completion of the #2 Ditch Trail and promote its connectivity through town. 

Residents are encouraged to participate in the #2 Ditch Trail ...

Death of Person near Poudre River Trailhead on Colorado Blvd. Considered Not Suspicious

Investigators with the Windsor Police Department have determined that the death of an individual discovered early Thursday morning is not suspicious in nature and foul play is not suspected.

The deceased individual was discovered on Thursday, Sept. 29 at a...

Windsor Residents Encouraged to Protect Local Waterways by Properly Disposing of Yard Waste

WINDSOR, Colo. – Town of Windsor residents are encouraged to dispose yard waste properly and keep roadways clear when street sweepers are in the area. Compliance with these procedures protect the Cache la Poudre River and other local waterways f...

Town of Windsor to Gather Public Input for Historic Halfway Homestead Future Site Plans

Windsor, CO — A public input gathering is scheduled for Tuesday, Oct. 11 from 5:30 p.m. to 7 p.m., at 33327 County Rd 15 for residents to view the proposed site plan designs for the Historic Halfway Homestead, vote for their favorite concept, an...

Windsor Police Department Investigating Deceased Body Found at Trailhead near Colorado Blvd.

On Thursday, Sept. 29 at approximately 7:44 a.m., a deceased person was discovered at the Poudre River Trailhead near River West Dr. and Colorado Blvd.

Due to the active investigation, there was a large police presence at the scene. Traffic on Colorado Blv...

Windsor Fall 2022 Clean-Up Event Scheduled for October 14 & 15

WINDSOR, Colo. – Windsor Utilities is hosting the Fall 2022 Clean-Up event Oct. 14 and 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. at the Public Services facility located at 922 N. 15^th St. An original voucher is required in order to participate and can be found on the back...

Windsor Launches Effort to Update Comprehensive Plan, Hosts Expert Speaker Panel

The 2022 Comprehensive Plan Visionary Event on Thursday, Oct. 6 will launch efforts to update the Town of Windsor’s Comprehensive Plan and allow the opportunity to attend an expert speaker panel on community development moderated by Mayor Paul R...

Windsor History Museum to Host Community BioBlitz Event

Windsor, CO- The Town of Windsor History Museum is scheduled to host a community BioBlitz event to help residents understand Windsor’s biodiversity and identify species. The BioBlitz kick-off will take place at Treasure Island Demonstration Gard...

Town of Windsor Seeking Sponsors for Halloween Carnival

Windsor, CO – The Windsor History Museum is accepting sponsors for its annual Halloween Carnival scheduled Saturday, Oct. 29 from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. at the Windsor History Museum located at Boardwalk Park at 100 N. 5th Street.

“This event...

Town of Windsor’s First Community Art Piece Underway

Windsor, CO – The Town of Windsor’s first community art piece is in progress. The Windsor Arts Commission selected local artist Chris Bates as the first-ever commissioned community artist to create a mural for the town. The mu...

Windsor Police Modify VIN Service Schedule for September, 2022

Beginning Friday, September 9, 2022, the Windsor Police Department will modify the normal vehicle identification number (VIN) verification service schedule, eliminating Friday services for the month of September. This means that VIN verification services ...

Town of Windsor Facility Closures in Observance of Labor Day

Town of Windsor facilities will be closed on Monday, Sept. 5 in observance of Labor Day. All facilities closed include Windsor’s Town Hall, 301 Walnut St., the Community Recreation Center, 250 N. 11th St., and the Public Services facility, 922 N. 15th St....

Town of Windsor’s Arts Commission Presents New Event Series: ART LIVE!

Windsor, CO – The Town of Windsor Arts Commission is kicking off its new event series ART LIVE! that allows residents to watch professional artists create artwork live and engage with artists and the Windsor Arts Commission. 

Windsor res...

Windsor Harvest Festival Schedule of Events Announced for Labor Day Weekend

Windsor, CO — The fall festival season kicks off Labor Day weekend with the 100th Annual Windsor Harvest Festival, happening Saturday, Sept. 3 through Monday, Sept. 5. The three-day festival is packed with family-friendly events including hot ai...

Town of Windsor Calls for Harvest Festival Volunteers

Windsor, CO — To make this year’s fall festival a success, the Town of Windsor Volunteer Program is seeking volunteers, from Saturday, Sept. 3 through Monday, Sept. 5. The Windsor volunteer experience gives residents the opportunity to...

Windsor Town Board Refers Open Space Sales Tax Measure to November Ballot

On Monday, August 22, Windsor’s Town Board referred a 0.25% open space sales tax increase to the November 2022 ballot, which would cost a consumer 2.5 cents on a ten-dollar purchase of taxable items. If approved by Windsor voters, the local sale...

August Special Edition of Windsor Matters Now Available

Celebrate the 100th annual Windsor Harvest Festival Saturday September 3rd through Monday September 5th. Learn more in this special edition of the Windsor Matters Newsletter.

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Windsor Economic Development Launches New Tool to Support Local Businesses

Town of Windsor Economic Development is announcing SizeUp, a new software tool to assist local businesses by providing powerful market research and business intelligence. Staff will launch the software at a breakfast event on Tuesday, Sept. 13. Attendees ...

Windsor Police Department Plans to Close Office Early on Monday

The Windsor Police Department front parking lot will be closed on Monday, August 15, and the building will close at 3 p.m.   As always, officers will remain on duty. The closure is due to a planned public reception honoring the memory of fallen O...

Windsor Police Host Public Reception in Memory of Fallen Officer

Last year, the End of Watch Ride to Remember honored 339 fallen officers across the country. This year, the ride is honoring 600 officers with one Northern Colorado officer among those being honored. 

On August 15, around 4 p.m., a group of motorc...

Windsor Community Recreation Center Closed for Maintenance August 14-21

Windsor, CO – The Windsor Community Recreation Center, 250 N. 11th St., will be closed from Sunday, August 14 through Sunday, August 21 for maintenance and deep cleaning.

“We try to minimize facility closures throughout the year, so we schedule an annual m...

Windsor’s Parks, Recreation & Cultures 2022 Fall Activity Guide Now Available

The Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture Department’s 2022 Fall Activity Guide is now available digitally. Registration for most programs and activities opens Wednesday, August 3 at 6 a.m. Registration can be completed online, by phone, or in...

Windsor Lake Cleared to Reopen Saturday, July 30

Windsor, CO – On Friday, July 29, the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment (CDPHE) cleared the Town of Windsor to reopen Windsor Lake to the public. Windsor Lake is set to reopen to the public on Saturday, July 30. 

On ...

Windsor Identifies Additional Parking Opportunities for Boardwalk Park Events

Last November, Windsor’s Town Board committed to prioritizing the identification and improvement of downtown public parking options. That direction set in motion a commitment of town resources—namely effort, time and money—to...

Windsor Moves to Improve Traffic Flow on Highway 392

Situated between Fort Collins and Greeley, the Town of Windsor spans just 26.2 square miles across and its major east-west thoroughfares are impacted significantly by pass-through commuter traffic. At least that’s what Windsor staff think and wh...

Windsor Identifies Initial Downtown Parking Improvements Near Boardwalk Park

In November 2021, Windsor’s Town Board adopted its 2022 operating budget, dedicating $1 million for the identification, acquisition, and creation of additional parking in its downtown area, near its most popular public event destination, Boardwalk Park. A...

Public Works Streets Division Reminds Drivers to Use Caution as Summer Street Maintenance Begins

Windsor, CO – The Town of Windsor Public Works Street Division will begin asphalt patching and street striping operations in late July and August. The Division wants to remind drivers to slow down in work zones.

Asphalt patching will take place a...

Town of Windsor Hosts First Community Volunteer Days

The Town Manager’s office is sponsoring a new initiative called Windsor Community Volunteer Days. These are quarterly events hosted by Town of Windsor staff to help make a difference in the community and improve public spaces. The first of these...

Town of Windsor Launches New Volunteer Program

To build a spirit of community service and provide meaningful volunteer opportunities for Windsor residents, the Town of Windsor recently launched a new volunteer program. The program is seeking volunteers who want to learn new skills, meet new friends, s...

New Municipal Ordinance Regarding LSVs Announced

A new ordinance has been added to the Town of Windsor Municipal Code regarding low-speed electric vehicles on public roadways. Similar ordinances have implemented across the state of Colorado. The Town of Windsor has adopted the following statutes in orde...

Windsor Lake Tests Positive for Blue-Green Algae

Windsor, CO- On Friday, July 15, 2022, the Town of Windsor closed access to the Windsor Lake beach and dog park until further notice. A precautionary water sample taken from the lake Wednesday, July 13 tested positive for cyanobacteria also known as blue-...

Survey Link Released to Collect Input Regarding Potential Sales Tax Ballot Measure

Today, Thursday, July 14, the Town of Windsor released a survey at https://bit.ly/OSTSalesQ, asking residents to provide input into a potential sales tax ballot measure. At its core, town staff are considering a potential measure during the November elect...

Town of Windsor Surveys Residents Regarding Potential Sales Tax Ballot Measure

**To access the survey, visit https://bit.ly/OSTSalesQ." 

On Thursday, July 14, the Town of Windsor is launching a survey to assess public sentiment regarding a potential sales tax ballot measure to create a dedicated funding source ...

Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture Department Launches Customer Satisfaction App

Windsor, CO- The Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture Department launched a new public-facing app, HAPPiFEET on Monday, July 11. HAPPiFEET is a customer satisfaction mobile app that allows visitors to share and rate their park experiences in real-time ...

Bennett to Host Community Conversation

Windsor residents and business owners are invited to join District 3 Representative Ken Bennett to discuss ideas and ask questions during a Community Conversation event planned for Saturday, July 23, from 8 to 9:30 a.m., in the meeting room at Coffee Hous...

Windsor Celebrates National “We Rise Up for Parks and Recreation Month”

This July, join the Town of Windsor’s Parks, Recreation & Culture Department for Park and Recreation Month, a celebration of ways that the Town of Windsor is stronger, more vibrant and more resilient because of parks and recreation. This yea...

The Town of Windsor Announces July 4 Festivities & Facility Hours

In observance of Independence Day, the Town of Windsor hosts its annual Fourth of July fireworks display at Windsor Lake with numerous activities planned throughout the day. 

In addition to fireworks, this year’s celebration includes ven...

July Special Edition of Windsor Matters Now Available

Celebrate the 4th at Boardwalk Park! Learn more about this years Fourth of July celebration in this special edition of the Windsor Matters Newsletter.

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Windsor Police Seek Information about Arson Suspects

Investigators from the Windsor Police Department are asking for the public’s assistance in identifying individuals suspected of starting two fires in Windsor.  

On June 10, Windsor Officers were dispatched at 5:01 a.m. to the intersectio...

Windsor Police Investigate Monday Morning Incident

On Monday, June 13, at approximately 5 a.m., a citizen was at Chimney Park, 200 E. Chestnut St., and was confronted by a male because the victim’s dog was not on a leash. At the end of the conversation, the male pointed a handgun, possi...

Shooting in the 1000 block of Indian Trail Drive

On June 10, 2022, at approximately 8:20 p.m., the Windsor Police Department responded to the 1000 block of Indian Trail Drive in regard to a report of a shooting inv...

Windsor Movies in the Park to begin June 10

Windsor, CO — The Town of Windsor’s annual Movies in the Park series will begin Friday, June 10, and will continue through September 4. 

Movies in the Park are held at a different Windsor park on Fridays at 8:30 p.m., with the ...

Miller to Chair Economic Development Council of Colorado Board of Directors

The Economic Development Council of Colorado (EDCC) recently announced its 2022 Board of Directors, chaired by the Town of Windsor's Economic Development Director Stacy Miller. Established in 1976, the EDCC is a state-wide, non-profit organizatio...

Windsor Police Announces Promotion of Five Officers, Presents Others with Life-Saving Award

The Windsor Police Department honored several of their own this month in separate ceremonies to recognize their service.

On January 15, several officers were honored in a promotion ceremony at the U.S. Army Reserve Training Center in Windsor. In all, five ...

Windsor Bans Smoking and Vaping in Recreation Areas Starting January 1, 2020

The Town of Windsor is set to ban smoking and vapor inhalation in Town-owned recreation areas on January 1, 2020 in an effort to provide for the public health, safety and welfare of the community. Recreation areas include parks, trails and natural areas w...