The Windsor Town Council convened on September 22, 2026, for a regular meeting that included proclamations, public comments, council member updates, reports from boards and commissions, a town manager's report, and several action items including manufacturing equipment tax exemptions and an ordinance amendment for floodplain management. The meeting lasted approximately from 12:30 PM onward (actual time not specified).
Good evening and welcome to the town council meeting for September 22nd, 2026. Um, all of our counselors are here. Counselor King is in route. And we will begin with the prayer and or reflection and the Pledge of Allegiance, and this evening that will be led by me. Heavenly Father, we come to you today asking for your guidance, wisdom, and support as we begin this meeting. Help us to engage in meaningful discussion, allow us to grow closer as a group, and nurture the bonds of our community. Fill us with your grace as you make decisions that affect our town and the country at large. And continue to remind us that all and continue to remind us that all that we do here today and all that we accomplish is for the pursuit of truth for the greater glory of you and for the service of humanity. We ask these things in your name. Amen. Let's stand for the Pledge of Allegiance. I pledge allegiance to the flag of the United States of America and to the Republic or which stands one nation under God, individual with liberty and justice for all. This evening we do have two proclamations that we would like to present. And we'll begin with uh the proclamation designating September 20th through the 26th as National Adult Day Services Week. And that will be read by the Deputy Mayor. Good evening. A proclamation honoring National Adult Day Services Week from September 20th to the 26th, 2026. Whereas Windsor's Caring Connection Adult Day Health Center, located at 330 Windsor Ave in Windsor, provides professional, compassionate and supportive services to older adults, and whereas Caring Connection provides a safe, enriching environment that promotes social connection, creative expression, physical activity, community engagement, therapeutic activities, wellness, and healthy nutrition, and whereas adult health centers, day health centers provide coordinated services, including nursing care, assistance with daily living, rehabilitation, and therapeutic recreation, and whereas these centers offer adults meaningful educational, therapeutic, and social experiences, while providing caregivers with respite, guidance, support, and counseling. And whereas National Adult Day Services Week recognizes the vital adult day health centers play role, vital role adult day health centers play in strengthening the health, well-being, and quality of life of older adults and their caregivers, now therefore it be proclaimed by the mayor and the Windsor Town Council that the Town of Windsor Caring Connection Adult Day Health Center and the National Adult Day Services Association have designated September 20th, 2026 through September 26, 2026 as National Adult Day Services Week, celebrating Adult Day Services, Integration and Community in Windsor, Connecticut, and we urge the citizens of Winners Windsor to honor and celebrate this special event. Signed, Newshat Blackberg, Mayor of Windsor. Thank you. Hold on, Patrick. And so I don't know, would you like to share any commentary with us? Just briefly. Sure. Come on over, Tara. Thank you. Just wanted to say thank you, Council. Thank you, Mayor. Thank you, Deputy Mayor, for this lovely proclamation. We're excited for another year full of enrichment. Um, and we're excited to be promoting some new programs at Care and Connection. And uh stay tuned for some more exciting news. Thank you. Thank you. And our second proclamation is designating September as Senior Center Month in Windsor, whereas older adults are valued and vital members of our community, sharing their wisdom, experience, skills, and talents to help enrich and strengthen Windsor. And whereas the 2026 theme for National Senior Center Month, Happier Birthdays happen here, celebrates the connections, purpose, support, and opportunities that help people not only live longer but live well. And whereas the Windsor Senior Center provides a welcoming place where older adults can remain active, healthy, independent, and connected through a wide variety of programs, services, activities, and resources. And whereas the town of Windsor recognizes the value of its older adults and is committed to promoting healthy aging, social connection, lifelong learning, and independence. And whereas the Windsor Senior Center is strengthened by the dedication of its staff, volunteers, community partners, and organizations who contribute their time, talents, and resources in support of Windsor's older adults. Whereas the Windsor Senior Center affirms the dignity, self-worth, and independence of older persons by facilitating their decisions and actions, tapping their experiences, skills, and knowledge, and enabling their continued contributions to the community. Now, therefore, be it proclaimed by the mayor and the Windsor Town Council that the town of Windsor hereby recognizes September 2026 as Senior Center Month and encourages all residents to celebrate Windsor's older adults and the important role the Windsor Senior Center plays in helping our community live well, stay connected, and make every year a happier one. Signed Nishette Black Burke, Mayor of Windsor, September 22nd, 2026. And Stephanie Fammiano and team are going to come down for a picture. You all can come up for a picture, why not? Exactly right. And I love the theme. Happy your birthdays happen here. I like that. Every last Wednesday of the month, too.