July 2023 Windsor Matters Newsletter

Town Board Approves Energy Action Plan

Windsor’s first Energy Action Plan was approved by Town Board on June 12. The initiative will explore ways to help community members save energy and money and leverage renewable energy programs.

By educating residents and business owners about opportunities available to use energy more efficiently, the town will conserve energy overall.

To learn more, look for the Windsor Energy Action Plan team at the Summer Concert Series Aug. 10 and at the Windsor Farmers Market July 8 and Sept. 9. Start conserving energy at home by visiting the plan’s Project Connect page to find conservation resources such as home energy audits and rebate opportunities.

windsorgov.com/ProjectConnect

Have a Concern?

Report it on the WindsorGov App!

Are there potholes, clogged storm drains, erosion, graffiti or downed street signs in or around your neighborhood? Reporting those issues to the town is easier than ever with the WindsorGov app!

Save yourself a call or email to Public Services by downloading the app and tapping Report a Concern. You’ll be prompted through a series of questions to provide more details about where and what kind of damage is being reported.

STAY INVOLVED IN THE PROCESS

Site Planning Continues for N. 15th St. Property

In December 2021, the Town of Windsor acquired a 138-acre parcel north of the Public Services Campus that will be home to the new police department building, middle school and more.

The site will undergo several Community Development/Planning land use applications through the Town of Windsor.

Currently, the campus is going through a master plan amendment process to redesignate the land use portion of the Tacincala Master Plan approved in 2007. There will be two public hearings for this amendment

—one during Planning Commission on July 5 and one during the Town Board meeting July 10.

As both the land owners and applicants of this parcel, the Town of Windsor wants to remain transparent about the development process. The master plan proposal amends the residential land use designation and a portion of the open space designation to public/community services.

DO YOU WATER YOUR LAWN WITH A HOSE?

Hose Watering Tips for a Healthy Lawn

The signs of a well-cared-for yard are a green, weed-free lawn— maybe with some healthy trees and shrubs thrown in too. An investment like this should be protected and the question of how much and how often to water has no single answer. Consider the following when watering your lawn this season.

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Check the weather.

The same 1,000 sq. ft. lawn can absorb up to 125 gallons of water on a hot day as compared to 10 gallons on a cool day. Watering your lawn in the morning or evening prevents the hot sun from scorching your plants and losing excess amounts of water to evaporation.

Soak, don’t sprinkle.

A good soaking once or twice a week is better for your lawn than daily light sprinklings. Deep watering produces strong, deep root systems that can safely withstand drought.

Know your soil.

Coarse, sandy soil has large air spaces that quickly fill and drain, requiring shorter, more frequent watering. Heavier clay soil has smaller spaces that absorb and hold more water and should be watered less frequently.