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Applications for Town of Windsor Grants

It is that time of year again for grant applications from community non-profit organizations and charities to be made to the Town of Windsor. 
Attached is information about the policy and who is eligible to apply for grants. Windsor Grants Policy 2010 (36.29 kB)This should be read prior to completion of the application for grants. Town Of Windsor Grants Application 2010 (81.44 kB) Please note:  All applications and supporting documentation must be received by March 18, 2010. 
If you are not able to access these documents, copies can be obtained from the Windsor Town Office at 100 King Street, Windsor, N. S.

Now Available - March to August 2010 Solid Waste Schedule & Sorting Guide

The new solid waste schedule & sorting guide are available and take affect from March - August 2010 (6 months ONLY); after which time, a new schedule will come out.  Copies are available here, online and will also be out in your mailboxes starting Wednesday, Feb. 24, 2010.  BE SURE TO CHECK YOUR MAILBOX.

Please click on the following links for access to both documents.  Please note that both documents are in colour and formatted for legal size paper; however, will print on standard, letter size if you adjust your printer settings.

2010 - March to August Collection Schedule (454.54 kB)
2010 - Sorting Guide (287.51 kB)

Windsor - Getting New Highway Signage

Windsor Town Council has approved the replacement of existing highway signage for Exit 6; welcoming motorists to our town.

March Break 2010 Day Camps

Around the world and back in just five days!!
Konichiwa, Kia Ora, Geia, Hola, Hello Explorers!  This March Break, Windsor Recreation is traveling around the world and back in just FIVE days!!!  If togas, pirates, snow, pinatas, and beaches are what you like, we have you covered!  Campers, pack your suitcases and join us in exploring the best, each of the following places has to offer (Mexico, Japan, Caribbean, Greece, AND of course, Canada). 

Click here to visit the Special Events section of the Recreation page for more detailed information (once on the page, be sure to scroll down until you see March Break Day Camps).

Day Camps - Grades 2 to 6, March 15 - 19th from 9 am - 3 pm at the Windsor Community Centre
Pre-register at the Town Office, 100 King Street or by calling 798-2275

Mayor's Task Force on Arts, Culture & Heritage

Windsor Town Council has a desire to restore the arts and culture to its former robust and rightful place in the Town’s rich history and heritage. It has also identified the need to focus on arts, culture and heritage as key components on an overall community and economic development strategy.

If you are interested in being a part of the Mayor's Task Force on Arts, Culture & Heritage, the application deadline is NOON, on Monday, October 26, 2009.  Click on the Application Mayors Task Force (96.54 kB) and Mayor's Task Force Arts & Culture Terms of Reference (17.5 kB) for more information.

New Fire Chief Appointed

At a regular meeting of Windsor Town Council on December 15, 2009, council passed a motion that Interim Fire Chief Burgess be appointed the new Fire Chief for the Windsor Fire Department (WFD).  Mayor Beazley says that, "Chief Burgess has earned the respect of Windsor Council and the CAO, and has demonstrated his ability over the past year."

Scott Burgess joined the WFD in July 1988 and has served as fire fighter, driver, lieutenant, captain, and deputy chief, as well as a member of the executive for 16 years.  Chief Burgess has definitely worked through the ranks in a field he has a strong passion for.  As one fellow WFD member pointed out, Chief Burgess pulled everyone together through former Chief, Fred Fox's illness.  Chief Burgess commented that he is "proud to accept the position; however, it is very unfortunate as to why it needed to be filled."  He also stated that he "knows he has big boots to fill but will commit to trying to fill them."  (Photo l - r:  Councillor Seeley, Mayor Beazley, Fire Chief Burgess, CAO Coutinho, Deputy Mayor Murley and Councillor Galbraith)

Events Calendar

The Town of Windsor encourages the promotion of special events on our website's calendar; however, we need you to provide us with those details.  So, if you are a local business, organization and/or club that has a special event that you would like promoted on the Town's website events calendar, please e-mail the website administrator at This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it with the event description, date, time, location, & cost and it will be placed on the events calendar within three business days.  Also, be sure to include "For Events Calendar" in the subject line of your e-mail.
Come on, let's promote what our great town has to offer!

Olympic Torch Relay comes through Windsor 

Spirits were high as the Torch made its way through town on Friday, November 20, 2009.  Wentworth Road, O'Brien Street, King Street and Water Street drew crowds to cheer on the Olympic Torch Relay as it passed from one bearer to the next.  Click on the photo gallery link to view more Olympic Torch Relay images.  To continue to follow the Olympic Torch Relay and/or get more 2010 Olympic information, refer to the Vancouver 2010 website.