The town of Windermere welcomed the community to its official grand opening of the new administration, police department and public works facilities at 5 p.m. Thursday, April 7.
The town of Windermere celebrated the completion of the new administration, police department and public works facilities with a grand opening on Thursday, April 7.
The ceremony included guided tours as well as catering from downtown Windermere businesses Dixie Cream Café and Tim’s Wine.
The 11,000 square foot state-of-the-art facilities will aid town staff in safety, security and efficiency while also allowing the Windermere Police Department to obtain national law enforcement accreditation.
The new buildings have an emphasis on community space with multipurpose community rooms for public meetings, volunteer committees and staff and police training.
Mayor Jim O’Brien, Town Manager Robert Smith and Windermere Police Chief David Ogden all shared comments on their excitement for the facilities at the grand opening ceremony.

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