Open Space and Recreation Plan Implementation Committee Vacancies
The Open Space Committee shall be an advisory body and resource to the Selectboard, Conservation Commission, Planning Board, and Parks and Recreation Commission on open space and recreation related goals and initiatives across Town. The committee shall be mainly responsible for implementation of the Leicester Open Space and Recreation Plan which may include assisting in facilitating improvement of open space, enhancing access to open space for all, and raising awareness of land use issues that may conflict with the existing and future Leicester open space network. The Open Space Committee in conjunction with the Town shall also be responsible for updating the Leicester Open Space & Recreation Plan as needed to comply with federal and state requirements.
This Committee will be made up of seven Leicester residents appointed by the Select Board, including:
- One member of the Conservation Commission
- One member of the Planning Board
- One member of the Parks and Recreation Commission
- One member of the Board of Health
- One member representing a local land trust, and
- Two at large members. At least one of the at large members shall be a student representative between the ages of 13 and 17 years old to represent the Leicester youth community