April 2021 Windsor Matters Newsletter

THE OFFICIAL TOWN OF WINDSOR NEWSLETTER

WINDSOR MATTERS APRIL 2021

Safety First!

Know Before You Go Water is unpredictable and adventures on the river come with inherent risk. Before entering the water, know your limits as a watersport participant. This includes considering the depth of the water and the speed in which it flows.

When the river runs high—particularly during spring mountain run-off or following heavy storms—there can be unforeseen hazards in the water.

Eastman Park River Experience Opens May 14

No lifeguard on duty.

Enter water at your own risk.

Are you ready for a splish-splash good time? Construction on Windsor’s most unique recreation experience is almost complete. Located off of Eastman Park Drive and 7th Street, the Eastman Park River Experience on the Cache la Poudre is a splashing new outdoor adventure spot with a rivermile devoted to local kayaking, canoeing and tubing.

Wear proper safety equipment in the water at all times.

Join Windsor Mayor Paul Rennemeyer, Town Board, Windsor staff and our community for the official ribbon cutting and opening celebration on Friday, May 14, at 4 p.m. as we launch the first of many kayaks and tubes down the river. This new outdoor experience features a dedicated float launch and take out area, a scenic river plaza that provides river access for general water enjoyment, picturesque views of the Cache la Poudre River and an amazing new hangout spot. The space also offers additional parking opportunities.

The Town of Windsor is excited to share this new amenity with the community and would like to thank you for your support. We can’t wait to see you out there!

The Future of Local Outdoor River Fun Over the next few years, the Town of Windsor has plans to expand this one-of-a-kind nature experience by adding river access on the south bank, creating trails and garden space, building a nature playground, making parking improvements, preserving wetlands and more.

Windsor Parks, Recreation & Culture 250 N. 11th St. | 970-674-3500 | recreationliveshere.com

Only enter and exit the river using designated locations.

Do not exit onto private property.

Share the river.

Everyone is there to have fun and enjoy the water.

Know the weather and plan accordingly.

More tips on how to play safe at recreationliveshere.com/RiverSafety.

Windsor Hosts Spring Clean Up Event May 14 & 15 Windsor Utility customers are invited to participate in the 2021 Spring CleanUp event May 14 & 15 from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. The event will be held at the Public Services facility, 922 N. 15th St. The event is limited to Windsor Utility customers and is free of charge. The original voucher is required to participate and must be redeemed at the time of participation. The voucher allows residents to drop off one load of materials per household.

New this year, the Town of Windsor is providing electronic recycling. Recycling will be handled by Schaefer Enterprises, Inc., an organization offering a wide range of services to people with disabilities as well as business owners throughout northern Colorado. Please ensure all personal data has been removed.

At the event, residents will turn in their original voucher and then they’ll be guided to drive up and drop-off their materials at corresponding stations. Residents will be responsible for unloading their own items at each station.

If the voucher is misplaced, residents can bring valid identification such as a driver’s license to Windsor’s Town Hall, 301 Walnut St., during regular business hours for a replacement.

In addition to the spring clean-up event, Windsor Utility customers can receive a one-time annual reimbursement up to $10 for responsible yard waste recycling at any time during the year. Additional details about the town’s yard waste recycling program are available at windsorgov.com/Recycling.

ACCEPTED ITEMS INCLUDE • General household trash • Organic materials such as yard and garden waste, branches, tree limbs up to four inches in diameter and grass clippings • Scrap metal • Small furniture (no mattresses or large couches) • Indoor appliances such as stoves, ovens, washers, dryers, dishwashers, microwaves • Grills • Bicycles • Vehicle tires without rims • Laptops, computers, keyboards, cell phones, tablets, servers • Flat screen TVs and monitors.

• Small Printers and Copiers

ITEMS NOT ACCEPTED • General household mixed recycling (paper, glass, cardboard etc.)

• Hazardous waste • Propane tanks and gas cylinders • Refrigerators or other appliances containing freon • Construction debris (dirt, cement, pavers) • Wooden pallets • Vehicles • Animal carcasses • CRT TVs and Monitors • Projector style TVs • Large Copiers

E L P M A 2021 Spring Clean-up Voucher

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May 14 & 15, 2021, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m.

Windsor Public Services Facility, 922 N. 15th St.

This original voucher must be redeemed at the event. Good for one load per household.

In case of inclement weather, updates about the event will be posted to windsorgov.com and to the town’s Facebook page at facebook.com/windsorgov. Copies of the original voucher will not be accepted. Residents who receive the digital version of the utility bill will need to stop by Town Hall, which is open Mondays through Fridays, 8am to 5pm or call 970-674-2400 to receive an original voucher.