Consider Serving On A Board, Commission Or Committee In City Of Newton

Press release from the City of Newton:

February 18, 2022

Do you have a particular interest or expertise and an interest for getting involved in City government?

Consider serving on one of Newton’s many boards, commissions or committees.

Any resident of the City of Newton can apply for consideration, although some boards or commissions may require particular types of expertise. We encourage applicants who are culturally, ethnically, linguistically, and socioeconomically diverse to apply as we are consciously working to make our boards and commissions reflect the makeup of our community.

How do I apply for a board or commission?

Read about the many boards, commissions and committees and apply on-line here.

Prospective members are asked to attend a minimum of two meetings to familiarize themselves with the board/commission, following which an interview usually takes place prior to appointment. Sorry, we cannot guarantee an appointment (or reappointment). Certain boards, commissions and committees require an interview before the appropriate City Council committee and City Council approval before appointment.

Please note that although, a board, commission or committee may show openings online, prospective members/applicants may already be in the process of being selected.

New Opportunity

The newest commission is the Newton Affordable Housing Trust. The Trust will be made up of seven Trustees including the Mayor, a City Council Member, a Community Preservation Committee member, and four Newton residents with backgrounds in affordable housing development and financing. The Commissioners will be appointed by the Mayor. Learn more here.

This press release was produced by the City of Newton. The views expressed here are the author’s own.