The following announcement was provided by the City of Watertown:
City Manager George J. Proakis is seeking Watertown residents interested in serving on the Council on Aging, Watertown Cultural Council, Solid Waste and Recycling Advisory Committee, and Traffic Commission.
Council on Aging
The Council on Aging identifies, coordinates, and helps carry out programs to meet the needs and interests of Watertown residents age 60+. The Council conducts outreach; Identifies needs, interests, concerns, and strengths of residents age 60+; educates the broader community about these needs; formulates policies; and promotes and implements services and programs, working with professional staff and volunteers who provide a variety of social, health, educational, recreational, advocacy, and support programs.
Watertown Cultural Council
The Watertown Cultural Council (WCC) promotes excellence, access, education, and diversity in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences. WCC is funded in large part by the Mass Cultural Council (MCC) and each year distributes this funding to organizations, schools, and individuals to provide initiatives in these areas. Duties of council members include review and discussion of grant applications once a year, administration of funds, record and bookkeeping, and on-going communication with the MCC. Candidates should have a demonstrated interest in or record of service to the arts, humanities, or interpretive sciences.
Solid Waste and Recycling Advisory Committee
The Solid Waste and Recycling Advisory Committee is advisory to the Superintendent of Public Works with the following responsibilities: research and make recommendations on recycling and reduction of solid waste; increase public awareness for recycling and reduction of solid waste; identify and implement community-based initiatives to divert material from the waste stream; perform other tasks related to best practices for recycling and reduction of solid waste in accordance with the Commonwealth’s 2030 Solid Waste Master Plan.
Traffic Commission
The duties and responsibilities of the Traffic Commission includes studying the traffic situation in the City and suggesting and advising the City Manager in ways and means to regulate traffic in the City and recommending changes and amendments to the Traffic Rules and Orders of the City with a view towards reducing accidents and relieving traffic congestion.
Visit the Boards and Commissions page to learn more.
Access the Universal Application.