Finding you have more time on your hands and want to give back to the Town.  The Council on Aging and Human Rights Commission have openings available to fill unexpired terms.

Council on Aging

The duties of the Council shall include:

-identify the total needs of the community's elderly population;

-educate the community and enlist the support and participation of all citizens concerning these needs;

-design, promote, or implement services to fill these needs or coordinate present existing services in the community;

-promote and support any other programs which are designed to assist elderly persons in the community;

-cooperate, so far as practicable, with the Executive Office of Elder Affairs; and,

-submit a copy of its annual report on its activities to the Town Council and shall submit a copy of its report to the Executive Office of Elder Affairs.

The board has eight meetings per year and usually meets on the first Wednesday of the month at 6:30 p.m.  The open position is to fill an unexpired term through April 30th, 2025.

Human Rights Commission

The mission of the Human Rights Commission is to promote the civil and human rights of all people in Wakefield. The goal is to reinforce positive relationships in the community and to create educational programs to foster a greater understanding and appreciation for diversity. Such educational activities help communities become more harmonious, respectful, and cohesive. Through working with other groups and agencies within our community, we will strive to eliminate prejudice and intolerance, promote mutual respect and human rights and accept individual differences.  The Commission typically meets the third Tuesday of each month 7:00 p.m.  As needed are ad hoc meetings to plan events, through subcommittees, and the events themselves.  The open position is to fill an unexpired term through April 30th, 2023 at which time you can re-apply for a three-year term.

Wakefield residents who are interested in being appointed to either the Council on Aging or Human Rights Commission are instructed to complete the Application for Appointment, along with a resume and email to Sherri Dalton, Executive Assistant by Tuesday, January 31st, 2023. Appointments will be made at the February 13th, 2023 Town Council meeting. All Board/Committee/Commission meetings are currently held via Zoom virtual meetings and are video and audio recorded.