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Volunteer Opportunities
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Current Committee Vacancies Listed Below:
- Agricultural Commission
- Capital Planning Committee (associates)
- Council on Aging
- Cultural Council (associates)
- Finance Committee (associates)
- Historical Commission (associates)
- Municipal Affordable Housing Trust
- Pompo School Study Committee
- SpringFest Organizing Committee
- Stow Housing Authority
- Town Farm Fund Board of Overseers
- Zoning Board of Appeals
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AGRICULTURAL COMMISSION
One member
Duties: Facilitate and advocate farming and agriculture in Stow; promote agricultural-based economic opportunities; provide dispute resolution services; and work with Town officials and boards to promote and protect agricultural interests.
Qualifications: Registered voter of Stow or owner of agricultural business in Stow.
Term: Appointment by the Board of Selectmen to the remainder of a three-year term ending June 30, 2011.
Application: The Board of Selectmen will accept letters of application until the position is filled. Send applications to the Board of Selectmen, 380 Great Road, Stow MA 01775 or email the office at selectmen@stow-ma.gov.
Posted 8/07/09
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CAPITAL PLANNING COMMITTEE
Three Associate Members for One Year
Duties: 1) To study, with the Town Administrator, proposed capital outlays involving the acquisition of land or any expenditures of $10,000 or more, having a useful life of at least three years.
2) Preparation of an annual report containing a budget of such capital outlays and a capital program for the following four years.
Qualifications: Registered voter of Stow. Those to be appointed by the Moderator shall not be employed by, nor serve as, officers of the Town.
Term: One-year term, ending at the conclusion of the 2010 Annual Town Meeting.
Application: The Town Moderator will be accepting applications until 5:00 p.m., Thursday, March 11, 2010. Send applications to Jean Lynch, Chairman, Capital Planning Committee, 380 Great Road, Stow MA 01775 or her at jean@heathhenmeadow.com.
Posted 2/19/10
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COUNCIL ON AGING
One member
Duties: To coordinate and carry out programs designed to meet the needs of the senior population in coordination with programs of the Massachusetts Department of Elder Affairs as established under the Massachusetts General Laws.
Qualifications: Registered voter of Stow. A sincere interest in the welfare, health and well being of senior citizens. A willingness to accept and carry out assignments in that regard. A commitment of time and attendance at monthly meetings held the second Thursday at 9:00 A.M.
Term: Appointment by Board of Selectmen to fill an indefinite term.
Application: Please arrange to attend the monthly Council meeting on Thursday, March 11, 2010 at 9:00 a.m. in the Council on Aging Center in the Town Building. The Board of Selectmen will accept letters of application until 5:00 pm on Thursday, March 11, 2010. Send applications to the Board of Selectmen, 380 Great Road, Stow MA 01775 or email the office at selectmen@stow-ma.gov.
Posted 2/12/10
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STOW CULTURAL COUNCIL
Associate members
Duties: Stow’s Cultural Council Program, administered at the state level by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, receives state funds and grants to distribute to projects in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences.
Council members meet annually to review applications from individuals, schools, and organizations and decide how to fund the proposals, which include field trips, after school programs, concerts and festivals.
Qualifications: Registered voter of Stow. Interest in the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences. Ability to commit time to grant review process and willingness to be involved in other duties pertaining to local cultural needs.
Term: Appointment by the Cultural Council to a one-year term.
Application: Send applications to Ann Deluty, Chairman, Stow Cultural Council, 380 Great Road, Stow MA 01775 or email her at a.deluty@comcast.net. Applications will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Thursday, March 11, 2010.
Posted 2/19/10
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FINANCE COMMITTEE
Four Associate Members for One Year
Duties: 1) Reviews budgets and warrant articles to be presented at Town Meeting in order to make recommendations to the voters, balances requests with the Town’s ability to pay, and 2) considers requests for transfers from the Reserve Fund.
Qualifications: Registered voter of Stow. Interest in and time to serve the Town. Willingness to attend other departmental meetings.
Term: One-year term, ending at the conclusion of the 2010 Annual Town Meeting.
Application: The Town Moderator will be accepting applications until 5 p.m., Thursday, March 11, 2010. Send applications to Charles Kern, Chairman, Finance Committee, 380 Great Road, Stow MA 01775 or him at Charlie.kern@verizon.net.
Posted 2/12/10
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HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Associate members
Duties: Preservation of historic structures and properties. Commitment to attend monthly meetings and willingness to be involved in other duties pertaining to local historical needs.
Qualifications: Registered voter of Stow. Interest in the history of Stow and its preservation.
Term: Appointment by the Historical Commission to a one-year term expiring June 30, 2010.
Application: Applications will be accepted until 5:00 pm on Thursday, March 11, 2010.Send applications to Linda Stokes, Chairman, Stow Historical Commission, 380 Great Road, Stow MA 01775 or email her at fiferlinda@comcast.net.
Posted 2/19/10
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MUNICIPAL AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST
One member
Duties: Create and preserve affordable housing in Stow for the benefit of low- and moderate-income households, pursuant to MGL Chapter 44, section 55c and Chapter 109 of the Acts of 2006. Accept, invest and spend funds in the Trust’s care; buy sell, hold, and manage real property.
Qualifications:
- Registered voter of Stow.
- Applicants should share a commitment to the long-term welfare of the town and desire to increase the housing choices in Stow for its past, current, and future residents and employees.
- Possess some of the following requisite skills and background: 1) financial and investment management; 2) law, especially real estate or municipal; 3) business or project management; 4) property or facilities management; 5) real estate transaction experience.
- Have no appearance of or actual incompatible interest with the business of the Trust, such as a connection to current or proposed residential development in Stow.
Term: Appointment by Board of Selectmen to a two-year term ending June 30, 2011.
Application: The Board of Selectmen will accept letters of application until the position is filled. Send applications to the Board of Selectmen, 380 Great Road, Stow MA 01775 or email the office at selectmen@stow-ma.gov.
Posted 11/13/09
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POMPO SCHOOL STUDY COMMITTEE
Two Members
This is a new committee.
Objective: To recommend the best future use of the Pompositticut School building and land to the May 2011 Annual Town Meeting.
Major Activities:
- At least two town-wide forums to gather community input.
- A request for funds for professional services at 2010 Annual Town Meeting.
- Recommendation for use with proposed associated costs at 2011 Annual Town Meeting.
The committee’s activities are divided into two phases.
Qualifications: Registered voter of Stow. Relevant skills include:
- Knowledge of Stow’s municipal services and needs
- Real estate
- Architecture
- Engineering
- Community outreach
Term: Appointment by the Board of Selectmen. Members will serve until a recommendation has been presented and adopted at the 2011 Annual Town Meeting.
Application: The Board of Selectmen will accept letters of application until 5:00 pm on Thursday, March 11, 2010. Send applications to the Board of Selectmen, 380 Great Road, Stow MA 01775 or email the office at selectmen@stow-ma.gov.
Posted 2/12/10
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SPRINGFEST ORGANIZING COMMITTEE
One member
Duties: Plan and oversee SpringFest, the town’s annual festival held in May. Identify and schedule events for the weekend. Recruit and organize participants and volunteers. Promote and publicize festival. Supervise site set-up and clean up.
Qualifications: Energy and enthusiasm to create an enjoyable community-wide celebration for all ages. Ability to commit time to planning and event management. Team player with a good sense of humor.
Term: Appointment by the Board of Selectmen to the remainder of a two-year term ending June 30, 2011.
Application: The Board of Selectmen will be accepting applications until Thursday, March 11, 2010. Send applications to the Board of Selectmen, 380 Great Road, Stow MA 01775 or email the office at selectmen@stow-ma.gov.
Posted 2/12/10
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STOW HOUSING AUTHORITY
One member
Duties:. Study the housing needs of Stow and provide programs to make available housing for families of low income. Have such other powers and duties as are given to local housing authorities, under Mass General Law Chapter 121B.
Qualifications: Registered voter of Stow. Applicants should have an interest in short- and long-term affordable housing in Stow.
Term: Joint appointment by the Stow Housing Authority and the Board of Selectmen, to fill three years of an unexpired five-year term.
This is an elected position, pursuant to Town of Stow Charter Article 3, Section 9. The vacancy was not filled in the May 2009 Town election thus requiring a joint appointment by the two boards.
Application: The Board of Selectmen will accept letters of application until the position is filled by appointment or until the May 2010 election, whichever comes sooner. Send applications to the Board of Selectmen, 380 Great Road, Stow MA 01775 or email the office at selectmen@stow-ma.gov.
Posted 8/19/09
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TOWN FARM FUND BOARD OF OVERSEERS
Two Members
This is a new committee.
Objective: To re-establish an active policy for spending the earned interest from the Town Farm Fund in support of the needy in the Stow community.
Three appointed members will join the Council on Aging Director and a member of the Board of Selectmen to create a five-member Board of Overseers
Major Activities:
- Develop a new program that intends to implement an organized process and set of procedures to determine how best to expend the interest funds. Identify and define the specific needs that will be eligible for funding and develop the evaluative criteria necessary to enable the Overseers to compare competing applications for funding.
- Implement the program. Monitor the program and track fund expenditures.
Qualifications: Registered voter of Stow and one of the following:
- Two members who are active in providing services to this constituency, such as the Stow Food Pantry.
- One resident to serve as a Member at Large.
Term: Appointment will be by the Board of Selectmen for a three-year term, ending on June 30. Initial appointments will be staggered at one-, two-, and three-year terms. Subsequent terms will be three years. (The Council on Aging Director and a Selectmen’s representative will be appointed annually.)
Application: The Board of Selectmen will accept letters of application until 5:00 pm on Thursday, March 11, 2010. Send applications to the Board of Selectmen, 380 Great Road, Stow MA 01775 or email the office at selectmen@stow-ma.gov.
Posted 2/12/10
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ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS
One member
Duties: The Zoning Board of Appeals is a quasi-judicial board as established by state law and has specific duties and responsibilities including:
- Hear appeals from parties aggrieved by the decision of an administration official concerning zoning issues.
- Hear and decide applications for certain special permits as provided by the zoning bylaws.
- Hear and decide petitions to vary specific requirements of the zoning bylaws.
- Hear and decide applications for comprehensive permits.
Qualifications: Registered voter of Stow. Sound independent judgment, a sense of fairness and an ability to act on the evidence (and information) as determined with reference to the applicable sections of the Town of Stow's zoning bylaws and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, The Zoning Act.
Term: To complete an unexpired five-year term expiring June 30, 2012, upon appointment by the Board of Selectmen.
Application: The Selectmen will accept letters of application until 5:00 p.m., Thursday, March 11, 2010. Send applications to the Board of Selectmen, 380 Great Road, Stow MA 01775 or email the office at selectmen@stow-ma.gov.
Posted 2/12/10
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Employment Opportunities
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