Ridgefield Looks To Fill Numerous Vacancies On Town Committees

RIDGEFIELD, CT — The Town of Ridgefield is looking to fill numerous vacancies on various town commissions and committees.

Here's the breakdown, along with the responsibilities, as described on the town website:

Annual Town Meeting Committee: responsible for planning the annual town and budget meeting. Vacancy - 5 (2 one-year term and 3 two-year term)

Architectural Advisory Committee: provides timely opinions and advice to the Planning & Zoning Commission for the purpose of assisting the Commission in its responsibility to ensure that the proposed exterior contained in applications pending before the Planning & Zoning Commission harmonize with the New England character of Ridgefield, its constituent neighborhoods and surrounding uses; protect property values; and preserve and improve the Town's appearance and beauty. Vacancy - 3 alternate (four-year term)

Blight Citation Hearing Appeals Board: hears the cases of those who have received Blight violations and wish to appeal them. Vacancy -1

Cable TV Advisory Council: three town council (Bethel, Ridgefield, Danbury) to address cable issues. Vacancy - 2 (four-year term)

Commission for Accessibility: review the needs of the disabled of the Town and recommend policies to the Board of Selectman or other boards and commissions duly empowered to implement them. Vacancy - 4 (two-year term)

Commission on Aging: studies the needs of the elderly and coordinate municipal programs to meet those needs. Vacancy - 3 (three-year term)

Deer Management Implementation Committee: to foster a collaborative approach to managing the region's abundant deer population and reducing its impact on ecological integrity, public health and safety. Vacancy - 1 (four-year term)

Economic & Community Development Commission: seeks to implement orderly and planned economic development in keeping with the character of the Town. Vacancy - 2 (two-year term)
Graveyard Restoration Committee: to maintain and restore old town cemeteries. Vacancy - 2 (four-year term)

Historic District Commission: to prevent erection, reconstruction, alteration, razing of buildings and other structures in the historic districts. Vacancy - 1 alternate (five-year term)

Insurance & Risk Management Committee: review the Town's insurance & risk-related issues and provide advice and counsel to the Board of Selectman on such matters. Vacancy - 1 (four-year term)

Parking Authority: responsible for establishing rules and regulations for the parking of motor vehicles within the Town. Vacancy - 2 (one-year term)

Ridgefield Arts Council: to generate attention for and collaboration between members of our vibrant arts community. Their mission is to inform, entertain, and inspire those who appreciate and create art in all its genres. Vacancy - 3 (four-year term)

Ridgefield Prevention Council: dedicated to providing information and education to our community in an effort to support families and reduce high-risk behaviors in our youth population. Vacancy - 1 (four-year term)

Youth Commission: acts as an advocate for the youth of Ridgefield, and ensures participation, planning and development by the community of youth services. Vacancy - 7 (two-year term)

Anyone interested in filling any of the above posts is advised to contact Town Hall at selectman@ridgefieldct.org.