Design Board, Benefit Committee Needs Volunteers

First Selectman Pat Llodra announced the need for qualified and willing volunteers to fill open positions on various town boards and commissions.

The local Design Advisory Board has an opening for a Republican or unaffiliated voter. The Design Advisory Board is responsible for assisting property owners, design professionals, and others to understand the specific elements of site design and building appearances that are desired within the various design districts located in the Town of Newtown as designated by the Newtown Planning and Zoning Commission.

The Design Advisory Board also recommends design guidelines to the Planning & Zoning Commission for each design district.

Newtown’s Commission on Aging has two alternate positions open, one to any registered voter other than Republican and one to any registered voter.

Employee Benefits Oversight Committee has positions available to Democrat, Independent, and unaffiliated voters. Interested parties can send a letter of interest and resume to the Office of the First Selectman. Knowledge of insurance or the benefit industry is preferable.

The Hattertown Historic District, Sustainable Energy Commission, and Lake Lillinonah Authority have openings as well, and any interested parties are invited contact the first selectman’s office at 203-270-4203 to express interest in possibly serving.