Volunteers Needed for Weston Town Committees and Boards

The following information is from the Town of Weston:

The Town of Weston has one vacancy on the Tree Advisory Group. The Tree
Advisory Group is appointed by the Board of Selectmen to oversee new shade
tree plantings in Weston and to do associated planning and educational activities in cooperation with the Tree Warden. The group meets the first Wednesday afternoon of each month at Town Hall or at outdoor sites as needed.

Applicants should have an interest in trees and environmental improvement of
public streets and spaces. The physical ability to assist in the planting and
maintenance of trees is also helpful. Please send letter of interest with
background information to the Town of Weston, Board of Selectmen, P. O. Box
378, Weston, MA 02493 or email selectmen@westonmass.org by Monday, July
23, 2012.

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The Board of Selectmen, working with the School Committee, has approved the formation of a new Case Campus Master Plan Committee to develop a plan for improving the Case Campus, using the Greater Case Campus Master Plan Report as a basis, and to recommend the scope of improvements, priorities and phasing opportunities to the Selectmen and the School Committee. The Case Campus houses the Country, Woodland, and Field Schools, the Public Library, Community Center, and the Case House School Administration Building
Along with representatives from various "residents" of the Case Campus and other constituencies, the Board will be seeking one neighbor/abutter and three residents at large to serve on the Committee.

The charge for the Committee and the Greater Case Campus Master Plan Report can be found on the Town’s website at www.weston.org.
Interested residents should send a letter of interest by July 20, 2012 to the Board of Selectmen, P. O. Box 378, Weston, MA 02493 or email selectmen@westonmass.org

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An investigation authorized by the Board of Selectmen in 2007 determined that replacing Weston’s Police Station is more cost effective than renovating the existing building. The Board of Selectmen will be appointing a Police Station Study Committee and would like to hear from Weston residents who are interested in serving on this committee to work with members of the Permanent Building Committee, and the Police and Fire Departments on planning for the replacement of the Police Station. Work will include confirming the program and findings of the previous feasibility study, identifying site issues and opportunities, and studying the feasibility and desirability of constructing a Public Safety building, which would include some or all the operations of the central Fire Station. Residents who have knowledge of police operations or are licensed builders, registered architects, or engineers are encouraged to apply.

Please send letter of interest with background information by email to townmanager@westonmass.org or by mail to the Town of Weston, Board of Selectmen, P.O. Box 378, Weston, MA 02493 by Wednesday, July 11, 2012.

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The Town of Weston has an opening on the Planning Board to be filled due to a recent resignation. As provided by State law, this vacancy is filled by a vote of the Board of Selectmen and Planning Board. Candidates for this position should be willing to run for election in May 2013, for the balance of the vacated five-year term which runs through May 2013. The Board is made up of five residents that generally meet four times a month, more often if needed, and are responsible for the review of land division as well as review of specific development proposals.

If interested please send a letter of interest with background information by email to selectmen@westonmass.org or by mail to the Town of Weston, Board of Selectmen, P.O. Box 378, Weston, MA 02493 by Wednesday, July 11, 2012. Applicants should be prepared to meet with the Board of Selectmen and remaining members of the Planning Board the evening of Monday, July 16. Candidates must be a registered voter of Weston.

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The Board of Selectmen is interested in hearing from Weston residents with an interest and/or expertise in parkland to serve on the Community Preservation Committee. The Community Preservation Committee is charged with studying the needs, possibilities and resources of the Town regarding community preservation and recommending how funds generated through the community preservation property tax surcharge and matching state funds, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44B, should be spent on open space and recreation, historic preservation, and affordable housing.

Interested residents should send a letter of interest by Friday, July 13th by email to selectmen@westonmass.org or by mail to the Board of Selectmen, P.O. Box 378, Weston, MA 02493.