Town Government
Boards & Commissions
What Boards & Commissions Are
Beyond the Select Board and the School Committee, much of Windsor’s governing happens on volunteer boards and commissions. They review new development, hear zoning appeals, protect the wetlands and the Westfield River, oversee the town’s fiber broadband utility, preserve the town’s history, and guide services for residents. They are the rooms where an ordinary resident can have the most direct hand in a decision.
Some members are elected and some are appointed by the Select Board, and both serve fixed terms. The meetings are public, and seats open up regularly.
Key Boards & Commissions
- Planning Board reviews development and guides the town’s Master Plan. Chair Doug McNally. Elected to five-year terms.
- Zoning Board of Appeals hears variances and special permits.
- Conservation Commission protects Windsor’s wetlands, rivers, and open space.
- Finance Committee presents the annual budget to Town Meeting. Chair Ben Bederson. Five elected members.
- Board of Health oversees inspections, septic and housing standards, and public health rules.
- Municipal Light Board (MLP / Broadband) is three elected members who oversee the town’s fiber broadband utility.
- Historical Commission preserves and shares the town’s history. Chair Deb Balmuth.
For the full roster, current members, vacancies, and schedules, see windsormass.com.
How to Serve
- Find an opening on the town’s boards and departments page.
- Submit a letter of interest or application to the Select Board office.
- Interview if asked, and await appointment by the Select Board, or run for an elected seat at the annual town election.
- Serve: attend the public meetings and help make decisions for your town.
Serving on a board is one of the most direct ways to shape Windsor.