FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
January 24, 2007
CONTACT:
Executive Secretary
Town of
Phone (413) 525-5400 ext. 420
Fax (413) 525-1025
Community Preservation Committee Vacancy
The Board of Selectmen is accepting applications to fill one vacancy on the Community Preservation Committee. The Committee makes recommendations to the Board of Selectmen regarding the disbursement of funds collected in accordance with the Community Preservation Fund.
The Community Preservation Committee and Fund were established with the passage of the Community Preservation Act by voters during the ballot election on April 11, 2006. The Community Preservation Fund will be used to enhance opportunities for the town to designate land for open space, recreation, historic and housing usages.
The Community Preservation Committee is comprised of three at-large citizen appointments; and representatives from the Conservation Commission, Historic Commission, Planning Board, Board of Public Works, Recreation Commission, and Housing Authority.
Residents should
send a letter of interest and resume to the Board of Selectmen’s Office,
The deadline for submission is Friday, February 9, 2007.
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