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Finance Committee Open Seats (5 seats, accepting applications through 6/17/23)
Learn about the role of the Finance Committee, applicant qualifications and complete an application by 6/17/23 (via online form or contact the Town Moderator - note: contact info in the announcement). Read more...
In addition to standing boards and committees, special adhoc citizen task forces and committees are periodically established by the Select Board and/or the Town Administrator to study, advise, and assist the town concerning specific topics and issues.
Members of boards and committees are community residents and registered voters who volunteer their time and are appointed by either the Select Board or the Town Administrator.
The boards and committees contained in this section have been created through the town by-laws. There are various temporary committees that may be created for a specific period of time or for a specific purpose that are established by the Select Board or Town Administrator or one or more of the permanent committees.
Residents interested in serving on a board or committee are encouraged to fill out an on online application by clicking on the "Apply" button on the board/committee page you are interested in. A list of vacancies can be for on the Vacancies page listed on the left side bar or click here.
To apply for any of the vacancies please fill out the application form.
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Board & Committee Volunteer Information
Request to be appointed to 1 of Natick's boards, committees, or commissions.
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Adult Use Marijuana Establishment Review
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Affordable Housing Trust Fund Board
Find a calendar of upcoming events, view agendas and minutes, and learn about the board members.
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5 Auburn Street RFP
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Audit Advisory Committee
The Audit Committee shall serve as adviser to the Board of Selectmen with respect to the town's internal auditing, financial systems, and independent annual audit.
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Board of Assessors
The Board of Assessors is responsible for annually making a fair valuation for all property within the town as well as determining the annual rate of taxation on property for the town.
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Board of Health
The Board of Health is tasked with being the policy makers on issues pertaining to the public health and well being of our residents and visitors of Natick.
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Select Board
The Select Board adopt town administrative policies, review and set fiscal guidelines for the annual operating budget and the capital improvements program and make recommendations to Town Meeting.
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Cable Advisory Board
Learn about when and where the Cable Advisory Board meets.
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Charles River Dam Advisory Committee
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Charter & By-Law Review
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Cochituate Rail Trail Advisory Committee
Learn about the tasks of the committee, the members, and view agendas and minutes.
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Commission on Disability
Learn more about the members of the Commission on Disability.
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Community Development Advisory Committee
Learn about the members of the Community Development Advisory Committee.
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Community Services Advisory Committee
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Conservation Commission
Explore the ways the Conservative Commission serves to conserve the natural resources of Natick, MA.
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Constables
Learn how Town Constables serve the city by protecting the citizens' civil rights.
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Contributory Retirement Board
Learn about the Natick Contributory Retirement Board.
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Council on Aging
Discover the members of the Council on Aging and read the council agendas.
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Cultural Council
Find information on the Natick Cultural Council.
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Design Review Board
Find out who the members of the Design and Review Board are, and follow the meetings with posted agendas.
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Diversity Equity & Inclusion
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Economic Development Committee
Learn about how the Economic Development Committee generates employment opportunities and recognizes community issues in order to better help with economic development.
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Elderly & Disabled Taxation Fund Committee
Discover how to contribute to the Elderly and Disabled Taxation Fund.
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Equity Task Force
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Facilities Management Oversight Committee
Learn about how the Facilities management Oversight Committee has helped improve the quality and value of services delivered to facility users, taxpayers and related constituents.
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Finance Committee
Explore the goals and responsibilities of the Finance Committee.
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Financial Planning Committee
Explore the ways that the Financial Planning Committee, among other things, develops short and long range forecasts for revenues and expenditures, and develops strategies for meeting any projected shortfalls.
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Fire Chief Screening Committee
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Golf Course Oversight Committee
Learn more about the members of the Golf Course Oversight Committee and how they aim to improve golf courses in the area.
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Historical Commission
Discover how the Historical Commission conducts historic property surveys.
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Historic District Commission
Discover the Historic District Commission rules and regulations, general guidelines and more.
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Housing Authority
The Natick Housing Authority (NHA) is a public body, politic and corporate, established under Massachusetts General Laws. The primary mission is to provide decent, safe and sanitary housing opportunities, thereby improving the quality of life for those of low income, including families, those with disabilities and elders.
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Information Systems Advisory Board
Discover The Information Systems Advisory Board and how they advise the town on policies, procedures, priorities, and planning of information systems.
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Katherine L. & Waldo H. Kennedy Trust Fund
Find out who sits on the Board of Clergy for the Katherine L. and Waldo H. Kennedy Trust Fund.
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Kennedy Middle School Building Committee
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Local Emergency Planning Committee
Contact the members of the Local Emergency Planning Committee.
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Lookout Farm Advisory Committee
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Master Plan Advisory Committee
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Mathworks Scholarship Committee
Through the generosity of MathWorks, the Town of Natick annually awards 2 $10,000 scholarships to high school seniors who live in Natick and have strong academic records in mathematics and science. The committee makes recommendations to the Selectmen as to the award recipients.
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Medical Reserve Corps
Learn about how The Medical Reserve Corps of Natick supports and assists local government and area healthcare systems with emergency medical operations and vital public and community health activities.
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Moderator
The Town Moderator presides over Natick’s Town Meeting and makes appointments to the Finance Committee and other committees as required.
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Morse Institute Library Board of Trustees
Find out who makes up the Morse Institute Library Board of Trustees.
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Open Space Advisory Committee
Research information on the Open Space Advisory Committee.
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Opioid Task Force
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Personnel Board
Look up members of the Personnel Board.
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Planning Board
Read about the Planning Board of Natick, Massachusetts.
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Recreation & Parks Commission
Learn about the Recreation and Parks Commission.
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Registrars of Voters
Learn about your local Registrars of Voters.
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Rink Oversight Committee
To oversee management of the Chase Arena in Natick.
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Safety Committee
Research information on the Safety Committee.
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Sawin House Advisory Committee
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Senior Property Tax Exemption Study Committee
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School Committee
Find out what the school committee is doing and who is on it.
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Sustainability Committee
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Town Counsel Screening Committee
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Town Counsel Study Committee
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Town Governance Study Committee
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Town Meeting Article 33 Study Committee
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Town Meeting Practices & Rules
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Trails and Forest Stewardship Committee
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Transportation Advisory Committee
Advise the Town on project dealing with transportation. This would include transit, cycling along with other types of transportation.
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Walcott Fund - Board of Managers
View board members of the Walcott Fund - Board of Managers.
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West Natick Fire Station Building Committee
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Zoning Board of Appeals
The Zoning Board of Appeals hear and decide numerous petitions, including but not limited to: appeals, special permits, and variances.