Lt. Governor Polito Signs Community Compact with Sharon

From the Office of Governo Baker: Today, Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito signed a Community Compact agreement with officials from the town of Sharon.

“The Commonwealth is thrilled to announce a new partnership between state government and the town of Sharon through the Community Compact Program,” said Lieutenant Governor Karyn Polito. “Our administration looks forward to working with town officials to implement important best practices that will improve local government for everyone who lives and works in Sharon.”

Community Compacts are one of the various tools the administration utilizes to strengthen the partnership between cities and towns and the Commonwealth. By entering a Community Compact, a community agrees to implement self-selected best practices they select from across a variety of areas. As part of this partnership, the Commonwealth agrees to fulfill a set of commitments and works to provide assistance for a specific community based on their chosen best practice. Lt. Governor Polito has signed 330 compacts with communities across the state and some additional applications are pending.

Through its Compact, Sharon will work with the Commonwealth to implement the following best practice:

Create a Social Media Strategy: The Executive Office of Technology Services and Security’s (EOTSS) Office of Municipal and School Technology will provide In-House Technical Assistance to support the town of Sharon in creating a social media strategy that actively engages the public in local events and government processes.

The Community Compact is a voluntary, mutual agreement entered into between the Baker-Polito Administration and individual cities and towns of the Commonwealth. The Compact also articulates the commitments the Commonwealth will make on behalf of all communities, including helping the community attain their chosen best practice.

Click here to learn more about the Community Compact Program or to apply.

Photos courtesy of the Office of Governor Baker