Volunteers Needed To Fill Various Local Posts

The First Selectman is seeking a qualified individual to fill a vacancy on the Lake Lillinonah Authority. That post is open to any unaffiliated voter.

The last date for interested parties to apply is November 15 with an appointment date of December 6. The Lake Lillinonah Authority is comprises three delegates from each town having a portion of Lake Lillinonah within their territorial limits.

The authority has all powers granted by the Connecticut General Statutes for lake authorities, including, without limitation, powers relating to the enforcement of boating laws on the lake.

There is also an alternate position open to an individual from any party and a vacant alternate position available to a Republican or unaffiliated voter on the Commission for Aging. 

The Commission on Aging study the needs of elderly and aging persons in Newtown, coordinate programs for the elderly and aging in Newtown, make applications for grants to state and federal governmental agencies, prepare written opinions on the merits of programs for which grants are proposed and act as agent for other federal, state or town boards, commissions or agencies or local private groups to carry out programs for the elderly and aging in Newtown as from time to time are specifically authorized by such boards, commissions and agencies and groups.

The Hattertown Historic District, Sustainable Energy, and the Building Appeals Board also need individuals who may be available to fill openings. Any interested parties may contact the first selectman’s office, or mail a letter of interest to Sue Marcinek, Executive Assistant, Office of the First Selectman, 3 Primrose Street, Newtown, CT 06470, or call 203-270-4203.