SOUTHWICK – The Board of Selectmen is looking to fill vacancies on town boards once again.
Selectmen are seeking an interested resident to serve on the Board of Appeals. The Board of Appeals rule on applications for land use variances. This position will be up for reappointment in 2017. The resident must be a registered voter. Please submit a letter of interest and resume by noon on Aug. 14 to the Selectmen’s Office, Town Hall, 454 College Highway, Southwick, MA, 01077.
The purpose of the Board of Appeals is to act upon petitions, in cases where a particular dimensional variance is sought. An applicant must prove a hardship in order to receive a variance from the Board. The Board of Appeals also issues permits for construction of all gas stations. The Board must vote unanimously to approve a variance.
The Board of Appeals meets every second and fourth Monday of each month.
The Park and Recreation Commission will also be seeking a new member. Commissioner Michelle Ackerman resigned last week, citing work demands taking away time from her Commission responsibilities.
Commission Chairman Kelly Magni said following acceptance of her resignation by that board last week, the selectmen need to accept it and advertise the opening.
Ackerman’s current term was up for re-election in 2016.
Park & Recreation Commission members are elected officials that meet on the matters of park improvements, make and govern rules for the use of the parks, and appoint the necessary help to assist in operations of commission, such as lifeguards at the Town Beach. The Commission oversees Whalley Park for the town.
The Park & Recreation Commission holds many events for the enjoyment of its residents. The commission meets every other Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. at the Town Hall Community Center.
The deadline for applications for a vacant Conservation Commission seat is Friday. Selectmen and the Conservation Commission will hold a joint interview for applicants, with the commission recommending a candidate for selectmen approval.
