Board/Committee Appointment, Resignation, Meeting, Vacancy Information

Are you interested in being appointed to a Board or Committee to fill a vacancy?

Please note the following:

• A new member cannot be appointed until the resignation of person leaving is final.
• Vacancies will be posted on the town web site.
• Interested parties should forward a signed letter to the Select Board stating their interest with contact information and which board/committee they would like to join.
• It is also helpful if the Chair of the Board or Committee writes a letter or attends the Select Board Meeting in support of the appointment.
• If appointed, the Select Board Executive Assistant will mail an appointment letter. The letter should be taken immediately to the Town Clerk so that you can be sworn to the faithful performance of your duties and be provided with information on the Open Meeting Law and the Conflict of Interest training requirements. Please note that you cannot vote on any matter until you have been sworn in by the Town Clerk.

Already serving and wish to resign?

If you are currently serving on an Elected board or committee and wish to resign, you are required to tender a signed resignation letter to the Town Clerk. The letter should include the resignation date.

If you are serving on an Appointed board or committee and wish to resign, you are required to tender a signed resignation letter to the Select Board. The letter should include the resignation date.

Meeting Information & Authorizations

As of March 30, 2023, Governor Maura Healey signed and extended the pandemic-related authorizations that were set to expire on March 31 and April 1, thereby allowing remote and hybrid meeting options for public bodies through March 31, 2025.

All board/committee meetings may continue to be held:

• in-person
• entirely remotely
• hybrid of both (in-person with a remote connection)

Check the meeting postings on the MyTownGovernment platform to confirm meeting connection information and/or location.

Open Positions on Appointed & Elected Boards/Committees:

• Anti-Racism Advisory Committee, Auditor (elected, term until next local election), Community Hall Committee, Council on Aging, Finance Committee, Board of Health (elected, term until next local election), Historical Commission, Board of Registrars, School Committee (elected, term until next local election), & Sustainability Committee