All Boards & Committees

(*Elected)

Board/Committee Vacancies

If interested in serving in any of the capacities listed below, please submit a letter of interest to the Select Board , attention Jacqueline Schnackertz, by email at [email protected] or by mail to 25 Bryants Lane in Tyngsborough. Call Jacqueline Schnackertz with questions at 978-649-2300 x160.

• Affordable Housing Trust
  

The Affordable Housing Trust will focus on preserving and establishing affordable housing in the Town of Tyngsborough for the benefit of low and moderate income households. The Trust will meet at least quarterly to discuss and monitor plans to acquire property or funds to be used exclusively for the preservation and creation of affordable housing in Tyngsborough. A full copy of the Affordable Housing Trust Charge can be found here. The term for this position is two (2) years.

• Agricultural Commission
  

The Agricultural Commission encourages the pursuit of agriculture in the Town, along with promoting agricultural0based economic opportunities, facilitates the preservation of agricultural land, and acts as facilitators, advocates, educators and negotiators on agricultural-related issues. The term for this position is three (3) years.

• Conservation Commission, Associate Members (2 positions)
  

Conservation Commissions are established under the provisions of the Massachusetts Conservation Commission Act for “the promotion and development of the natural resources and for the protection of watershed resources” of the Town. The major areas of responsibility are as follows:

• Administer and enforce the Mass. Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Ch.131, Sec. 40) and its applicable Regulations (310 C.M.R 10.00) as well as the Tyngsborough Wetlands Protection By-Law (Article XXII of the General By-Laws) and its Regulations.
• Work with the Recreation Commission to develop and maintain an Open Space and Recreation Plan for the Town.
• Develop projects and programs to carry out the applicable goals of the Open Space and Recreation Plan, including preserving land by acquisition, protecting open space through Conservation Restrictions, publishing educational and informational materials (books, pamphlets, maps, plans) and implementing programs for the improvement and protection of the natural resources.
• Manage the land under the control of the Conservation Commission.
• Advise and work with other Town Boards, Committees and organizations on matters involving the natural resources and watershed resources.

There are two positions open on the Conservation Commission, both associate members, as it should be noted that associate members cannot vote. The term for one position is three (3) years and the term for one position is to be determined.

• Council on Aging (3 positions)

The Council on Aging is tasked with working with the Council on Aging Director, staff, and volunteers to advocate on behalf of senior citizens, to enhance the quality of their lives through the identification and assessment of their health, economic, social, and cultural needs. The COA meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 3:30 PM at the Council on Aging on Westford Road. They also serve as advisors to the Council on Aging Director as it relates to operation of the Senior Center and programming. The term for the positions is three (3) years.

The Council on Aging meetings are held monthly (no meetings in July and August) on the third Tuesday of the month at 3:30 PM at the Council on Aging, 169 Westford Road.

• Dementia Friendly Tyngsborough Advisory Committee
  

The Dementia Friendly Tyngsborough Advisory Council shall be tasked with Advising the Commission on Disability on all aspects of the Dementia Friendly Tyngsborough Campaign.  This is an informal working group that shall work in an advisory capacity only. The Dementia Friendly Tyngsborough Campaign was launched by the Commission at the end of the 2019 and has featured two events since then focusing on how residents, local businesses, and municipal government staff can work together to make Tyngsborough more livable for residents living with dementia. It is a part of the broader “Dementia Friendly Massachusetts Campaign”. You can learn more about the statewide initiative here.

• Planning Board, Alternate Member
  

The Planning Board plays a major role with town development. They include making recommendations or decisions on:

• The Town Master Plan
• Area and special plans and other amendments to the Master Plan
• The Comprehensive Zoning Map Process
• Amendments to zoning and related regulations
• Functional plans, such as the Master Water and Sewerage Plan and Basic Services Maps
• Planned Unit Developments
• Developments that conflict with the master plan or involve historic landmarks

The Planning Board meets on the first and third Thursdays of the month at 7:00 PM at Town Hall, Community Room, 25 Bryant Lane.

• Surveyor of Wood, Bark, and Lumber

The Surveyor of Wood, Bark, and Lumber is responsible for determining the amount or volume of the designated products. The term for this position is one (1) year.

• Sustainability Committee
  

The Sustainability Committee is tasked with (a) supporting efforts to reduce contamination in the current recycling program and reduce future costs through the consideration of new programs and public outreach, (b) working with town departments to support recycling initiatives at public events and buildings, (c) assisting the Conservation Commission with public engagement and awareness regarding storm water management, and (d) serving as a resource for both town residents and businesses in the areas of improving and implementing waste reduction and energy saving initiatives. The Sustainability Committee meets on the third Tuesday of the month at 6:30 PM at Town Hall, Community Room, 25 Bryant Lane. The term for this position is one (1) year.

• Town Education Fund Committee (2 positions)
  

The Town Education Fund Committee discusses potential ways that taxpayer dollars can be spent on educational opportunities and purposes for the Town. There are two (2) positions open on the Town Education Fund Committee. The term for this position is one (1) year.

• Zoning Board of Appeals, Alternate Member
  

The Zoning Board of Appeals is established through the Town’s Zoning Bylaw, pursuant to Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws. The Zoning Board of Appeals’ purpose is to hear and decide appeals from an adverse decision of the Building Inspector or any Town Board, to make determinations in Flood Hazard Districts, to hear and decide petitions for variances, and to issue comprehensive permits under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40B. The term for this position is three (3) years, and it should be noted that alternate members can only vote in the absence of a quorum.

The Zoning Board of Appeals meets on the second Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM at Town Hall, Community Room, 25 Bryant Lane.