Boards / Committees

Apply to Serve on a Committee, Board or Commission

Thank you for your interest in serving your community by becoming a member of a town committee, board or commission. 

61-63 Summer Street Re-Use Committee

The 61-63 Summer Street Re-Use Committee will provide the Select Board with possible ways to re-use the building.

ADA Commission

The ADA Commission works with town officers and departments to identify community needs under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) law.

Affordable Housing Trust Board

The Affordable Housing Trust Board of Trustees oversees Maynard’s Affordable Housing Trust, established in 2016 under M.G.L. Chapter 44.

Board of Assessors

See meeting and member information for the Board of Assessors.

Board of Health

Find meeting and member information about the Board of Health.

By-law Committee

The By-law Committee is charged with reviewing the town’s bylaws and bringing any changes to Town Meeting for approval.

Capital Planning Committee

The Capital Planning Committee prepares an annual capital improvement plan in accordance with the Town Charter.

Charter Review Committee

Our charter specifies that a periodic review of the charter be done on a specific timeline.

Community Preservation Committee

The Community Preservation Committee is charged with studying the needs, possibilities and resources of Maynard regarding community preservation. Its members are representatives from other Maynard town boards or residents of the town.

Conservation Commission

Council on Aging

It is the mission of the Maynard Council on Aging to promote and support healthy aging for the town’s senior citizens.

Cultural Council

The Maynard Cultural Council serves as the local representative of the Massachusetts Cultural Council for the purpose of supporting arts and humanities initiatives in Maynard by granting funds allocated to the town by the Commonwealth.

Economic Development Committee

The purpose of the Town of Maynard Economic Development Committee is to advise the Town Administrator on matters related to economic development.

Finance Committee

The Finance Committee (FinCom) is a seven-member committee appointed by the Town Moderator and serves Town Meeting voters—in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws (Chapter 39, Section 16) and Maynard’s Town Charter and By-laws.

Fire Station Building Committee

Read information about the workings of the Fire Station Building Committee.

Green Communities Committee

The Green Communities Committee assists the Select Board and Town Administrator in developing programs and projects to foster energy conservation, energy efficiency, renewable energy generation and sustainability planning.

Historical Commission

The Maynard Historical Commission’s mission is to preserve, protect and develop the historic and archaeological assets of the community; ensure that the goals of historic preservation are considered in the planning and future development of the community.

Hometown Heroes Committee

Creating a Hometown Heroes banner program in Maynard to honor and raise awareness about Maynard’s Veterans and those Veterans who have made the greatest sacrifice.

Housing Authority

The Maynard Housing Authority is responsible for the management of 112 units of State Chapter 667 housing, 32 units of Federal family housing, and 30 Massachusetts Rental Voucher Program (MRVP) tenant-based vouchers.

Human Relations Committee

The Maynard Human Relations Committee works to promote human rights, personal dignity and positive relations between all residents and visitors to the Town of Maynard.

Library Board of Trustees

The Library Board of Trustees oversees the operation and funding of the Maynard Public Library, located on Nason Street.

Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC)

The Town of Maynard has an active LEPC that meets monthly to coordinate various departments with integral roles in our response to an emergency.

Master Plan Implementation Committee

The Master Plan Implementation Committee (MPIC) is an advisory body which monitors and supports Town Departments and Committees to carry out the recommendations set forth in the Maynard Master Plan.

Master Plan Steering Committee

The Select Board appointed an 11 member Master Plan Steering Committee (MPSC) for a two-year term beginning in December of 2017.

Parking Authority

Maynard’s Parking Authority works to create, document and implement clear and consistent parking policies; review all proposed parking-related ordinances and applications; hear and address citizen concerns; and promote the availability of parking to support robust economic activity in the Town of Maynard.

Planning Board

The Planning Board both enforces and submits revisions of the Maynard Zoning By-Laws to Town Meeting for approval.

Recreation Commission

The mission of the Maynard Recreation Commission is to enhance the quality of life in the community through facilities, activities and programs that encourage health, fitness and recreation. 

Retirement Board

Find information on the members and meetings of the Maynard Retirement Board.

Select Board

Find out more about the members and meetings of the Select Board.

Tree Committee

The Maynard Tree Committee is dedicated to promoting the growth of a healthy and diverse population of trees on public and private property throughout the town.

Sustainability Committee

The mission of the Sustainability Committee is to provide Maynard with solutions to successfully prepare for present and future climate, energy, and environmental challenges.

Zoning Board of Appeals

Find information related to the Zoning Board of Appeals meetings, members, and past decisions.

Agendas & Minutes

Access easily searchable meeting agendas and minutes for various boards, commissions, and committees.