The City of Medford is currently accepting applications from Medford residents to serve on several Boards and Commissions.
Residents who are interested should complete the Board and Commission Interest Form available at www.medfordma.org/boards. Completed forms should be submitted via email to, BoardsandCommissions@medford-ma.gov or mailed to the Office of the Mayor at 85 George P. Hassett Drive, Room 202, Medford, MA 02155.
Residents
of all backgrounds and abilities are strongly encouraged to apply.
Medford city services are available to all residents, regardless of
economic situation, race, gender, ability, benefit eligibility, or
religious affiliation.
There are currently vacancies on the following boards and commissions:
Bicycle Advisory Commission (3 vacancies)
Residents
of all experience are welcome to apply. Current and past members have
included residents with backgrounds in transportation and urban
planning, software engineering, marketing and communications, and
journalism, but specific skills are not required. The Commission
normally meets on the fourth Wednesday of each month from 7 to 9pm.
Board of Registrars of Voters (2 vacancies – Registered Republicans)
The
Board of Registrars of Voters is currently seeking to fill two
vacancies. The vacant positions must be filled by Medford residents who
are registered Republicans. The Board consists of three members who
serve three-year terms, plus the City Clerk.
Civic Auditorium and Convention Center Commission (2 vacancies)
Commissioners
attend monthly commission meetings, help plan and monitor capital
improvement projects relative to civic auditoriums and oversee contracts
with the Chevalier Theater’s management company.
Commissioner of Trust Funds (3 vacancies)
Commissioners serve three-year terms, and appointment is subject to approval by the City Council.
Community Garden Commission (2 vacancies)
The
Commission works with the City and others to enhance the quality of
urban life and build community bonds by creating and sustaining a
gardening network that promotes the benefits of “green” and sustainable
gardening practices. The Commission was established to organize,
coordinate, set policies, and provide oversight for new community
gardens in Medford. The Commission is made up of six members and two
alternates. Meetings are typically held on the fourth Tuesday of the
month from 7 to 8:30pm.
Council on Aging (1 vacancy)
The
general mandate of the Medford Council on Aging is to be the primary
advocate for Medford’s older adults. To that end, the Council evaluates,
promotes, encourages and provides new and existing services that are
intended to enhance the quality of the lives of elder residents.
Human Rights Commission (3 vacancies)
The
mission of the Human Rights Commission is to protect the civil rights
of Medford residents, reinforce a positive community atmosphere, work
with community groups and agencies to educate, promote understanding to
eliminate prejudice and intolerance, and to mediate within the community
whenever needed. The Commission meets on the second Wednesday of each
month (except July and August) at 5:30pm.
Library Board of Trustees (1 vacancy)
The
Board of Library Trustees oversees library operations and finances,
advocates for the library, and works with staff and administration to
support and improve library services. The Board meets monthly.
License Commission (1 vacancy)
The
License Commission is charged with the responsibility of issuing
various types of alcohol licenses including Package Store Licenses,
Restaurant Licenses, Club Licenses, One-Day Licenses, and Entertainment
Licenses. Appointment to the License Commission is subject to City
Council approval.
Medford Housing Authority (1 vacancy)
The
City is seeking to appoint one Medford resident to a position on the
Medford Housing Authority’s Board of Directors. Applicants must be
residents of an MHA-managed building. Though the City does not oversee
the MHA or its buildings, by statute, the Mayor appoints one resident
member to the Board of Directors.
Water and Sewer Commission (1 vacancy)
Commissioners serve three-year terms.
Zoning Board of Appeals (2 vacancies)
The
Medford Zoning Board of Appeals is a statutory board created to hear
appeals of denials of building permit and zoning enforcement requests to
determine if a variance is allowed and appropriate under Massachusetts
General Law c. 40A (The Massachusetts Zoning Act). The Board
additionally serves as the Special Permit Granting Authority where
required by local ordinance and regulation. The Zoning Appeals meets
monthly or as required.
Medford
city services are available to all residents, regardless of economic
situation, race, gender, immigration status, ability, benefit
eligibility, or religious affiliation.
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