Is 2016 the Year You Decide to be More Involved in Your Community?
Mattapoisett has many opportunities for residents to participate in local government. Have you ever thought about volunteering to serve on one of the numerous committees where members are appointed rather than elected? Are you interested in Culture and the Arts, Services for the Disabled, Recreation Programs, or services for seniors? These are just a few of the many town committees that provide services to residents and depend on volunteers. Or have you ever considered running for office? The Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee is sponsoring an informational meeting designed to encourage Mattapoisett residents to serve our town in a number of different ways.
Please join us on Wednesday, February 10 from 5:00 – 6:30 pm in the downstairs conference room at the Mattapoisett Public Library, 7 Barstow Street, Mattapoisett.
Our panel of speakers will include Town Administrator Michael Gagne, Town Clerk Catherine Heuberger, and Selectman Paul Silva. Panel members will share information about the town committees where members are appointed, not elected. You will learn about the many town committees that exist and how you might seek an appointment to a committee. Information will also be shared about how to file papers with the town and state for those who are interested in the possibility of running for public office. We hope you will come to our meeting to hear how your particular interest or skill might benefit our town.
A question and answer period will follow the formal presentation. Members of various committees will be present to answer specific questions about their committees.
This presentation is free and open to all regardless of political affiliation. For more information, contact the Mattapoisett Democratic Town Committee at mattdems@gmail.com.