Contribute To Wakefield By Volunteering For These Committees

An opportunity from the Town of Wakefield:

The Town Administrator’s office is accepting applications from residents interested in serving on one of the following committees. Interested candidates should submit a resume and letter of interest via email to Sherri Dalton, Executive Assistant to the Town Administrator at sdalton@wakefield.ma.us by Wednesday Feb. 27 at 4:30 p.m.

Appointments will be made in March or April 2019 by the Town Council.

Capital Planning Committee
Pursuant to the Town Charter the Capital Planning Committee recommends Capital
expenditures to the Town Council, Finance Committee and ultimately Town Meeting. The Committee works toward the completion of a long term capital plan assessing the needs in all areas from Town vehicles to buildings to parks. The Committee meets often during the months February, March and April, sometimes on a weekly basis.

Conservation Commission
The Conservation Commission meets the First and third Thursday of every month as needed to review petitions from land owners and or developers in regards to projects that may require approval as defined by the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act. The Conservation works closely with the Town Engineer and the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection.
The Commission meets the first and third Thursday of the month at 7 p.m. at Town Hall.

Cultural Council
The purpose of the Wakefield Cultural Council is to support public programs that promote access, education, diversity, and excellence in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences in Wakefield. The Council works closely with the Massachusetts Cultural Council to provide grant money to support these efforts. The Council meets as needed.

Veteran’s Advisory Board
The Wakefield Veterans Advisory Board was established in 2012 to provide recommendations to the Town Administrator and oversee the operations of the Wakefield Veteran Services office. The Board brings accountability and provides a strong veteran voice to policies and procedures affecting Wakefield veterans. The board holds public meetings on the third Wednesday night of the month excluding July, August and December.