Are you interested in volunteering on a town board (or commission or committee), but concerned that you don’t have enough time, the right skills, or sufficient information? The town has a variety of volunteer opportunities that call for light, medium, or heavy time commitments and for specific skills or no particular skills at all, only an interest in the board’s work and willingness to learn. We—the Board of Selectmen—are providing you with information that we hope will pique your interest. This column is the first of a series to familiarize you with opportunities to serve and the expectations of you as a town volunteer
Representative to the Wayland Housing Partnership
The Wayland Housing Partnership (WHP) is the town board that advocates for creating affordable housing by working with developers and raising awareness of the need for more housing for low- and moderate-income people. The WHP meets about one evening a month for around 1 ½ hours. The committee is looking for a thoughtful individual who recognizes the need for additional low- and moderate-income housing and is willing to spend about 18 hours per year helping to realize the town’s affordable housing goals.
One member of the WHP is designated by the Wayland Housing Authority (WHA, the board responsible for overseeing the subsidized housing in town) to serve as its representative. This is the position to be filled. Bear in mind that this is not a seat on the WHA Board, but instead serving as a delegate to the Housing Partnership on the WHA’s behalf.
If you’re interested in affordable housing, can spare approximately 18 hours per year, and would like to be considered for this position, please contact WHA Executive Director Brian Boggia at bboggia@waylandhousing.com. Questions about the WHP? Call Rachel Bratt, chair, at 508 358-7539.
Future articles will describe opportunities to serve on boards such as the Community Preservation Committee, Audit Committee, and Youth Advisory Committee. Download the complete list online here.
If you have questions now or are interested in being considered to fill a town board position, please contact MaryAnn DiNapoli in the Selectmen’s office at MDiNapoli@wayland.ma.us. We look forward to hearing from you!
