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NOTICES OF VACANCY
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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 a three-year term ending June 30, 2011.
Application: The Board of Selectmen will accept letters of application until 5:00 pm on Monday, June 16, 2008.
Posted May 14, 2008
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STOW CULTURAL COUNCIL
One Member
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 Board of Selectmen to a three-year term.
Application: The Board of Selectmen will be accepting applications until 5:00 pm on Monday, June 16, 2008.
Posted May 14, 2008
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AFFORDABLE HOUSING PARTNERSHIP
One Member
Duties: Develop an affordable housing action plan for the Town; review and negotiate with developers on housing proposals, prior to their formal submission to Town boards; identify local, state, and federal resources to further housing development; and increase public awareness of Stow’s housing needs.
Qualifications: Registered voter of Stow. Applicants should have an interest in short- and long-term planning for housing in Stow.
Term: Appointment by Board of Selectmen to a three-year term ending on June 30, 2011.
Application: The Board of Selectmen will accept letters of application until 5:00 pm on Monday, June 16, 2008.
Posted May 14, 2008
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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, 2010.
Application: The Board of Selectmen will accept letters of application until 5:00 pm on Monday, June 16, 2008.
Posted May 14, 2008
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