Watertown residents are invited to apply to serve on three City boards: the Cultural Council, the Watertown Housing Authority, and the Traffic Commission. See more information provided by the City of Watertown below.
City Manager George J. Proakis is seeking residents to serve on the Cultural Council, the Watertown Housing Authority, and the Traffic Commission. Interested applicants should complete and submit a Universal Application.
The Watertown Cultural Council (WCC) promotes excellence, access, education, and diversity in the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences. WCC is funded in large part by the Mass Cultural Council (MCC) and each year distributes this funding to organizations, schools, and individuals to provide initiatives in these areas. Duties of council members include review and discussion of grant applications once a year, administration of funds, record and bookkeeping, and on-going communication with the MCC. Candidates should have a demonstrated interest in or record of service to the arts, humanities, or interpretive sciences.
The Watertown Housing Authority is responsible for managing Housing Authority properties and systems in accordance with state and federal policy and guidelines. The Commissioners work with the Executive Director to carry out this mission. Commissioners should have an understanding and appreciation for the housing needs of low-income residents in the community.
The duties and responsibilities of the Traffic Commission includes studying the traffic situation in the City and suggesting and advising the City Manager in ways and means to regulate traffic in the City and recommending changes and amendments to the Traffic Rules and Orders of the City with a view towards reducing accidents and relieving traffic congestion.