Meetings & Minutes
Town Commissions & Committees
Other Organizations
Selectboard
Selectboard meetings are held at the Meeting House and online via zoom / phone at 5:30pm on the 1st & 3rd Mondays of the month. Special Selectboard meetings are warned in advance.
The public is welcome to attend– you can find the link and phone number at the end of the agenda. Please mute your microphone when not speaking.
Current Selectboard Members:
Kord Scott, Selectboard Chair
George Dutton, Vice Chair
Michael Pelton
Selectboard Minutes and Special Reports
View Video Recordings of Past Meetings
The Selectboard also meets as part of the Board of Health, Board of Civil Authority and Board of Abatement. These boards meet as needed.
Annual Town Meeting
Town Meeting is a cornerstone of Vermont's tradition of citizen-driven direct democracy. Windham’s Annual Town Meeting is generally held at 10am on the 1st Tuesday in March at the Meeting House. All Windham residents are welcome and encouraged to attend. The Annual Town Report is prepared by the Town Auditors and other officials to inform voters of the budget and current issues so they can come prepared with questions and concerns. Residents receive the Annual Town Report by mail and are encouraged to bring their copy to Town Meeting.
Planning Commission & Zoning Board of Adjustment
The Planning Commission prepares and revises the Town Plan and Zoning Regulations. They bring a long-term perspective to Town decision making, especially concerning land use & development, economic development, infrastructure and transportation. The Zoning Board enforces the Zoning Regulations by reviewing zoning permit applications and appeals.
Current Members: Bill Dunkel, Cathy Fales, John Finley, Chris Cummings, Tom Johnson, Michael Simonds, Vance Bell, Antje Ruppert, Dawn Bower, Will Goodwin
Meetings & Minutes: Planning Commission meetings are typically held the 2nd Monday at 6:30pm at the Meeting House and online (link found in agenda). The Zoning Board meets adjacent to regular planning commission meetings as needed.
Meeting Minutes and Special Reports
View Zoning Board and Planning Commission video recordings of past meetings
Energy Committee
The Windham Energy Committee is composed of volunteers who are committed to helping residents and the town, in general, reduce energy consumption, improve energy efficiency, lower energy costs and, where feasible, transition to renewable sources of energy. The committee has helped conduct energy audits of public buildings, organized numerous community-builds of Window Dressers storm window inserts, organized several energy fairs and identified dozens of potential solar sites in town. Volunteers are always welcome.
Current Members: Vance Bell, Bill Dunkel, Tom Johnson, Michael Simonds, Dawn Bower
Meetings & Minutes: The Energy Committee meets as needed. Meetings are posted ahead of time in the Town Calendar.
Meeting Minutes and Act 174 Planning Documents (link to google drive)
Windham Meeting House Committee
The Windham Meeting House Committee is dedicated to the preservation and use of the Windham Meeting House. It’s an important asset to Windham, where Town Meeting, committee meetings, and community gatherings take place. The committee organizes community events, schedules improvements and oversees rentals.
Current Members: Maureen Bell, Tan Bronson, Dawn Bower, Tom Widger, Eileen Widger
Meetings & Minutes: Meeting House Committee meetings are typically held the 4th Wednesday at 5:00pm at the Meeting House and online (link found in agenda).
Citizens Advisory Committee
Current Members: Hunt Fales, Antje Ruppert, David Cherry, Al McLaine, Ginny Crittenden
Capital Planning Committee
This Committee ensures the Town of Windham is well-prepared for the future by developing and maintaining a comprehensive Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) and strategic asset management structure. This advisory committee is responsible for forward-thinking investment in town infrastructure and resources that balances affordability with long-term resilience.
Currently Recruiting Members
Meeting Times TBD
Operations & Maintenance Committee
This Committee ensures Windham’s public buildings and assets remain safe, functional, and well-maintained through proactive oversight and maintenance planning. This advisory committee plays a vital role in preserving town investments and minimizing emergency repairs. To oversee the maintenance and operational needs of all town-owned properties, ensuring safety, functionality, and preservation of assets through regular inspections, upkeep, and repairs. Regularly communicates with the Community Spaces and Activities Committee and Capital Planning Committee, identifying projected future needs and projects.
Currently Recruiting Members
Meeting Times TBD
Community Spaces & Activities Committee
This Committee is dedicated to stewarding the use of Windham’s gathering spaces and shared community resources in a manner that fosters authentic connection, creativity, wellness, and shared pride in our town. The Committee will manage and coordinate programs, events, and facility usage across Windham’s public spaces. Through inclusive, accessible, and diverse activities, the committee aims to nurture a strong sense of belonging and mutual care. We promote community engagement by supporting locally driven programming, encouraging creative use of space, and fostering collaboration between individuals, families, organizations, and the town itself.
Windham School Board
Current Members:
Abigail Pelton <apelton@windhamcentralboard.org>
Dan Roth <droth@windhamcentralboard.org>
Kate Fellows <kfellows@windhamcentralboard.org>
Meets on on the second Thursday of the month at 6pm.
Windham Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company Inc.
286 White Road, Windham, VT 05359
https://maps.app.goo.gl/iUEH2ULD7LNwVK9cA
Chief: Jon Gordon (802-875-3010 home)
Fire Warden: Rick Weitzel (802-874-4104)
Assistant Fire Warden: Ralph Wyman (802-875-3373)
The Windham Volunteer Fire & Rescue Company Inc. meets the first Thursday of the month at 6:00pm at 290 White Rd in North Windham.
Contact 802-875-5332
windhamfire126@gmail.com for information.
Cemetery Commissions
There are Cemetery Commissions for Windham Center Cemetery, North Windham Cemetery, and West Windham Cemetery. These commissions are responsible for overseeing the care and management of Windham’s historic cemeteries.
Windham Center Cemetery Commission
Alan Partridge
Bill Casey
Mark Emmons
Margaret Dwyer
Walter Woodruff
North Windham Cemetery Commission
Eileen Widger
Jon Gordon
Paul Wyman
Ralph Wyman
West Windham Cemetery Commission
Abby Pelton
Michael Pelton
Pete Newton
Diane Newton
Colin Blazej
Windham Community Organization
The Windham Community Organization is a non-profit established to (1) Assist Windham area residents in times of need, by providing financial and other assistance. (2) To provide the community with information and education about resources and town activities and government that foster active involvement in the affairs of the community. (3) To conduct community events that promote connections among Windham residents and a spirit of community.
Current Members: Ellen McDuffie, Kathy Jungermann, Pat Cherry, Cindy Kehoe, Dawn Bower, Maureen Bell, Barbara Jean Quinn, Becky Phillips, Joyce Cumming, Leila Erhardt, Pat McLaine
Meetings & Minutes: The WCO typically meets at 1:00pm the last Friday of the month in the upstairs office at the Meeting House. Meetings are posted on the Town Calendar. All are welcome to attend.
Windham Library Book Club
Book Club meets via zoom at 3:30pm on the 1st Wednesday of the month.
Contact Maureen Bell at maureensbell@gmail.com for more information.
Living Strong Exercise Classes
Exercise Class at the Meeting House. All are welcome – no charge.
See the Town Calendar for Living Strong schedule.
West River Education District (WRED)
Windham is part of the West River Education District (WRED) and the greater Windham Central Supervisory Union (WCSU).
Meetings & Minutes: WRED School Board meetings are held every second Monday at Leland and Gray High School in the Library at 7:00 PM. The public is welcome to attend.
Click here for further details and zoom links.
Legal Disclaimer:
All meeting minutes posted on this website are unofficial and are for informational purposes only. Official copies may be obtained from the Town Clerk’s Office.