5 Things To Know In Windsor: Higher Parking Fines, Vietnam War Memorial And More

WINDSOR, CT — The Town Council holds a hearing Monday on raising parking fines and votes on $40,000 for a Vietnam War memorial on the Town Green, and early voting opens Monday at Town Hall.

Here are five things to know about life around Windsor this week:

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1. Council Weighs Higher Parking Fines
When: Public hearing Monday, Oct. 19, 7:20 p.m.; council meeting 7:30 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, Town Hall, 275 Broad St.
What to know: The Town Council will hold a hearing on, then vote on, an ordinance raising parking fines, according to the agenda. Violations that now carry a $15 fine would cost $25 to $150 if paid within seven days and $50 to $200 after that; the top fine is for leaving a commercial vehicle on a residential street. Winter parking ban violations would cost $50, handicapped parking $100 and fire lane parking $100, each doubling after seven days.
More information here.

2. $40,000 For Vietnam War Memorial On The Green
When: Monday, Oct. 19, 7:30 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, Town Hall, 275 Broad St.
What to know: The council will vote on $40,000 for a black granite monument about 5 feet tall on the north end of the Town Green, near the World War I and II memorials, honoring all Windsor residents who served in the Vietnam War, according to the agenda. The project was led by resident and Vietnam veteran Don Heath with the Windsor Area Veterans' Council.
More information here.

3. Early Voting Opens At Town Hall
When: Monday, Oct. 19, through Sunday, Nov. 1; Election Day is Tuesday, Nov. 3
Where: Ludlow Room, Town Hall, 275 Broad St.
What to know: Early voting and same-day registration run in Town Hall's Ludlow Room, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily, with hours extended to 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. on Oct. 27 and Oct. 29, according to the town clerk's election notice. Election Day voting is at Town Hall Council Chambers.
More information here.

4. ZBA Hears Commercial Kennel Appeal
When: Wednesday, Oct. 21, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, Town Hall, 275 Broad St.
What to know: The Zoning Board of Appeals will hear an appeal involving a commercial kennel at 45 Hale Drive and must close the continued hearing on an accessory building variance at 7 Briarwood Drive, according to the agenda.
More information here.

5. Windsor In Progress Recap Set For Oct. 28
When: Wednesday, Oct. 28, 6:30 p.m.
Where: Council Chambers, Town Hall, 275 Broad St.
What to know: The town invites residents to Windsor in Progress, an evening to look back on 2026 and ahead, with time to mingle, a 7 p.m. presentation of the year's highlights and a 7:45 p.m. question-and-answer session, according to the town.
More information here.