Shrewsbury Needs Over A Dozen Residents For Boards, Commissions

SHREWSBURY, MA — Shrewsbury is looking for a few good volunteers.

The town is trying to fill 15 open slots on nine town boards and commission that help oversee areas like public health, conservation and senior affairs.

If you want to serve, send a resume and letter of interest to Town Manager Kevin Mizikar, 100 Maple Ave., Shrewsbury, or email to Justin Dobson, jdobson@shrewsburyma.gov. The deadline to apply is June 3 at 4:30 p.m.

Here's a look at the openings with descriptions provided by the town:

Board of Health, one opening

The Board of Health consists of a three members appointed by the Town Manager. The Board of Health, established under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 41, Section 1, and the Health Department are involved in many activities related to public health and the environment. Additional information on the Board of Health may be viewed here.

Commission on Disabilities, two openings

The Commission on Disabilities is comprised of five members appointed by the Town Manager. The purpose of the Commission on Disabilities, established under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 8J, is to bring about full and equal participation of people with disabilities in all aspects of life. Additional information on the Commission on Disabilities may be viewed here.

Conservation Commission, two openings

The Conservation Commission is composed of five members appointed by the Town Manager, subject to the approval of the Board of Selectmen, who serve as unpaid volunteers. The primary function of the Conservation Commission, established under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 8C, is to preserve and protect the local wetland resource areas, as defined in the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act. Additional information on the Conservation Commission may be viewed here.

Council on Aging, two openings

The Council on Aging (COA), established under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 8B, consists of seven members appointed by the Town Manager. Board members are volunteers who live in Shrewsbury, who have an active interest in senior issues. Additional information on the Council of Aging may be viewed here.

Historical Commission, one opening

The members of the Historical Commission are appointed by the Town Manager for three (3) year terms. The Historical Commission must have a minimum of three (3) members and not more than seven members. The Historical Commission is established under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 8D. The Shrewsbury Historical Commission is responsible for performing historical research, identifying historical assets, and suggesting both preservation tools and coordination among officials at the local level. Additional information on the Historical Commission may be viewed here.

Shrewsbury Electric and Cable Operations, two openings

The SELCO Commission is a five member board appointed by the Town Manager on staggered three-year terms as outlined in the Town's bylaws. The SELCO Commission is granted its authority, responsibilities, and obligations under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 164, Section 56A. The Commission meets periodically in posted open meeting with the General Manager and staff of the electric and cable departments to establish policies necessary for the efficient and effective delivery of electric, CATV and Internet services to the residents and business in the Town of Shrewsbury. Additional information on the SELCO Commission may be viewed here.

Parks and Cemetery Commission, one opening

The Parks and Cemetery Commission is comprised of three members appointed by the Town Manager. The Parks and Cemetery Commission, established under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 45, Section 2, and Chapter 114, Section 22, meets with the Parks and Recreation Director on a monthly basis to discuss budgets, policies, and capital projects. They also approve the sale of lots at Mountain View Cemetery. Additional information on the Parks and Cemetery Commission may be viewed here.

Planning Board, two openings

The Planning Board consists of five members appointed by the Town Manager. The Planning Board, established under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 41, Sections 81A and 81B, is responsible for guiding development of land and growth within the Town of Shrewsbury. Additional information on the Planning Board may be viewed here.

Board of Sewer Commissioners, one opening

The Board of Sewer Commissioners is comprised of three members appointed by the Town Manager for a term of not longer than three years. The Board of Sewer Commissioners, established under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 41, Section 63, acts upon abatements and petitions for sewerage, reviews and approves all applications for sewer extension permits, and reviews the financing of proposed construction. Additional information on the Board of Sewer Commissioners may be viewed here.

Soldiers Memorial Commission, one opening

The Soldiers Memorial Commission is comprised of seven members appointed by the Town Manager for a term of not longer than three years. The Soldiers Memorial Commission was created in 1938 for the purpose of establishing and maintaining war memorials in the Town of Shrewsbury. Interested parties must be a Veteran. Additional information on the Soldiers Memorial Commission may be viewed here.