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Town of Shrewsbury News - Vacancy Notice: Join the Shrewsbury Cultural Council!

Government and Politics

September 2, 2022

From: Town of Shrewsbury

The Board of Selectmen is seeking 1 (one) qualified individual to fill a vacant seat on the Shrewsbury Cultural Council pursuant to General Law - Part I, Title II, Chapter 10, Section 58.

The Shrewsbury Cultural Council (SCC) was established by the Board of Selectmen on February 11, 1980. The Council receives funds from the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) which allots a specific percentage annually to each local Cultural Council through out the state through funding generated by the state Lottery Commission revenues. The Shrewsbury Cultural Council utilizes these funds by awarding grants for deserving projects that take place in our schools, cultural organizations, community centers, libraries, elder care facilities, town buildings and parks; wherever our community comes together. 

Cultural Council members are appointed by the Board of Selectmen for three year terms and may serve up to two consecutive terms. 

Interested applicants are asked to submit a letter of interest and qualifications to the Office of the Board of Selectmen, 100 Maple Avenue, Shrewsbury, MA 01545 or by email to [email protected] no later than September 20, 2022 at 4:30pm.  Please contact the Office of the Town Manager at 508-841-8508 with any questions.