Town Manager, Brian Howard, is looking for residents interested in volunteering to fill current vacancies on Boards, Committees and Commissions. Most boards meet in the evening, with a few exceptions. If you are interested in serving your community, take a moment to review the openings below. If you see something you are interested in, please contact the Town Manager at bhoward@randolph-ma.gov. Please include a letter of interest and a resume.
BOARD OF HEALTH (1 Member)
Appointed by the Town Manager, the five (5) member Randolph Board of Health acts as an advisory and oversight Board to the Randolph Public Health Department. In addition, the Board of Health is held responsible, (under various Massachusetts General Laws), for disease prevention and control, health and environmental protection, and promoting a healthy community. Randolph Board of Health members frequently reference Massachusetts Department of Public Health and Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection protocols. The Randolph Board of Health develops, implements, and enforces local health regulations, oversees environmental health inspections to maintain minimum standards for sanitation in housing and food service, and assures that the basic health needs of their community are being met.
BOARD OF RECREATION (2 Members)
Randolph Recreation Advisory Board Description:
The Randolph Recreation Advisory Board has a quarterly meeting on Wednesdays at 6:30PM. All meetings are open to the public. The Board consists of nine members, all of whom are appointed by the Town Manager. The Board shall act in an advisory capacity to the Town Manager and Director of Community Programs, under his/her supervision. The Board shall review and report to the Town Manager on matters related to the operation and functions of community programs and Recreation facilities. The Board advises the Director of Community Programs on matters relating to the administration, operation, and further development of programs. These matters include but are not limited to:
- Program needs, viability, and operations
- Policies and Procedures for the use of facilities
- Appropriateness of policies with suggested revisions as applicable
- Short-term needs of the Recreation Department
- Long-range planning needs and options
- Appropriateness of long-term capital projects
- Assessing maintenance of parks and facilities, reporting any issues to Community Programs Director
The Board shall also assist with larger community events by organizing volunteers, assisting with promotion, and creating community connections.
CONSERVATION COMMISSION (1 - Member)
The Conservation Commission is responsible for the administration of the Randolph Wetlands Regulations and Bylaws and the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act. Through the administration and enforcement of these regulations and bylaws, the Conservation Commission aims to:
Promote proactive administration of environmental laws and policies
Protect Randolph's open space
Ensure effective wetland and water management and protection
Promote environmental education
Preserve Randolph's natural resources
The Commission works with various departments in Town to ensure the regulations and bylaws are upheld. It looks to improve the environmental integrity of the community while maintaining and improving the Town's current conservation areas.
COUNCIL ON AGING - Mission Statement: (3 Members)
The mission of Randolph Council on Aging is to create a welcoming environment where aging adults thrive through programs, services and resources that promote independence, dignity and well-being with a commitment to inclusivity, respect and advocacy. We strive to empower aging adults to live actively, engage meaningfully and age with grace and fulfillment.
DISABILITIES COMMISSION (3 - Members)
The Disabilities Commission acts as an advocate, provides referral services and assists people with disabilities in our community.
HISTORICAL COMMISSION (1 - Member)
The purpose of the Historical Commission is to preserve, protect, and develop the historical and archaeological assets of the Town. The Commission may conduct research for places of historic and archaeological value, and shall cooperate with the State Archaeologist in conducting such research. It seeks to coordinate the activities of unofficial bodies organized for similar purposes and may, subject to appropriation and approval by the Town Manager, advertise, prepare, print and distribute books, maps, charts, plans and pamphlets which it deems necessary for its work.
The Historical Commission, for the purpose of protecting and preserving such places, may make such recommendations as it deems necessary to the Town Council, and, subject to the approval of the Town Council, to the Massachusetts Historical Commission, that any such place be certified as an historical or archaeological landmark.
The Historical Commission surveys and compiles a listing of all historical sites and buildings within the Town, public and private; determines the functions and structures of all historical organizations within the Town; and holds correlative seminars with historical organizations. It further determines the requirements for repair, reconstruction, and protection of historical landmarks and assists and cooperates with public commissions in the conduct of public historical events.
LICENSE BOARD: (2 ALTERNATES – DAY MEETINGS)
All Alcoholic Restaurant, All Alcoholic Package Store
Wine and Malt Restaurant, Wine and Malt Package Store
One-Day All Alcoholic Special License, One-Day Wine and Malt Special License
Common Victualer
Auto Dealer (Class I, Class II, and Class III)
Taxi Company License
Automatic Amusement Device (video game, coin-operated device), Pool Table, Jukebox
LOCAL CULTURAL COUNCIL (1 - Member)
The Randolph Cultural Council is a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council that provides grant funding to support programs that promote the arts, humanities and interpretive sciences to benefit the Randolph community.
The Council supports many forms of culture, including heritage and natural history, performing and visual arts, participatory and experimental events. Our funding priorities are to support Randolph-based artists, performers, and venues although others may apply and we are especially interested in proposals that enhance the local economy, add value to existing initiatives, and that reach the broadest possible audience. Organizations or individuals that have received funding for two years in a row will receive lower priority during the review process. Requests for retroactive funding may be considered but will receive lower priority during the review process.
The Council's funding priorities are based upon input from the local community. Priority is given to programs that:
Have a secured date and a Randolph venue
Have demonstrable support from a Randolph sponsor
Engage Randolph-based artists
Impact a significant or large part of the Randolph community
Provide new ideas, creativity and interactive programs for a diverse community (not a repeat program)
Require zero to low admission/participation costs
RANDOLPH REDEVELOPMENT AUTHORITY – (1 Member)
Overview
The RRA consists of five appointed members, each of whom must be a Randolph resident. Four members are appointed by the Town Manager with confirmation by the Town Council; the remaining member of the authority is appointed by the Commonwealth. The Town provides a list of nominees to DHCD who will pass that list up to the Governor's office for appointment.
What We Do
In an effort to encourage sound growth and to revitalize urban areas that are substandard, decadent or blighted open space, the legislature developed an urban renewal program under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 121B. Municipalities are authorized to develop blighted areas for residential, recreational, educational, hospital, business, commercial, industrial or other purposes. Future development within these designated urban renewal areas must be undertaken in accordance with use limitations specified in approved urban renewal plans.
Chapter 121B places great importance on the achievement of socio-economic development, such as the provision of jobs for the unemployed, the addition of tax revenue to overburdened communities and/or the construction of space for the expansion or siting of industry or business. Urban renewal projects help municipalities revitalize deteriorated areas by providing the economic environment needed to attract and support the private investment needed to achieve a balanced mix of housing, business and industry.
MASTER PLAN IMPLEMENTATION COMMITTEE (1 – Business Member)
The Master Plan Implementation Committee (MPIC) functions as an advisory body to the Town Manager and other Town officials and residents regarding the Comprehensive Master Plan. They steward the Plan and ensure that the elements of the Plan are addressed so the goals and objectives of the Plan are achieved through current and future Town activities.
The MPIC serves as a liaison on behalf of the Town Manager's Office with town boards and committees that have a role in implementing the Master Plan to encourage the review and incorporation of Master Plan goals.
It works with the relevant Town departments to review Master Plan implementation charts and provide quarterly progress updates to the Town Manager, Planning Board and Town Council.
Working collaboratively with Town staff, it is responsible for public education about the Master Plan implementation process, including creating user-friendly metrics and documents.
The Committee is responsible for conducting its activities in a manner in which complies with all relevant state and local laws and regulations including, but not limited to, the open meeting law when applicable, ethics laws and public records law.
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS (2 ALTERNATES)
Overview
The Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA) is a volunteer regulatory board consisting of five regular and one associate member appointed by the Town Manager. It has powers and duties detailed under Chapter 40A of the Massachusetts General Laws, and as specified under the Town of Randolph Zoning Ordinances.
The ZBA conducts public hearings to consider:
Variances from the requirements of the Zoning Ordinance
If a proposed project does not meet specific zoning requirements, such as minimum lot size, dimensional limits, height of buildings, and required setbacks from adjacent properties, an applicant may request those conditions be waived. ZBA must determine that a “hardship” exists in order to grant relief from zoning.
Applications regarding non-conforming uses/structures
Requests for extensions, changes or alteration of structures or uses that do not meet current zoning requirements, but did meet regulations in place at the time of their establishment. These “non-conforming” structures or uses may be extended, changed or altered through approval of the ZBA.
Appeals of decisions by the Building Commissioner
Any person may contest a decision issued by the Building Commissioner through the ZBA.
Comprehensive Permits under Chapter 40B of the General Laws of the Commonwealth
Any permit requested under M.G.L. chapter 40B that creates affordable housing through the waiver of some zoning requirements.
Special Permits as allowed under the Zoning Ordinance
This is to allow uses that require discretionary approval of the ZBA as specified in the Town Zoning Ordinance. The ZBA considers these cases by evaluating criteria established in the Zoning Ordinance, and may impose conditions on an approval. ZBA must determine whether a proposal is detrimental to the health, safety or general welfare of the public.