FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 07/02/2024
For further information, contact:
Susan Scully Petroni
City of Framingham Public Information Officer
spetroni@framinghamma.gov
508-782-8629
City of Framingham Advertising For Volunteers For the Veterans Council
FRAMINGHAM – The City of Framingham is advertising for two openings on the Framingham Veterans Council.
The 7-member Veterans Council “addresses current issues related to Veterans’ memorials, the review, and development of policies pertaining to City of Framingham Veterans along with future projects and plans to promote Framingham and their Veterans.”
The purpose of the Council is to
- Provide support to all Framingham Veterans and the Veterans Service Officer.
- Serve as a liaison between Framingham Veterans and the Mayor.
- Promote the recognition and observance of all patriotic holidays to include, but not limited to: Memorial and Veterans' Day.
- Foster an understanding and appreciation within the City of the achievements, contributions, and sacrifices veterans have made to the community, state, and nation.
The Veterans Council typically meets once a month on a Wednesday evening.
The deadline to apply is Saturday, July 20 at 11:59 p.m.
To apply, visit this link: Form Center • Boards, Committees, Commission, Officers Appli (framinghamma.gov)
Women and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
The Mayor will review the applications submitted by the deadline, and then make nominations.
There are two full member seats through June 30, 2027 available, for Veterans.
The City Council, as the legislative division of City Government, has 30 days to approve or reject the Mayor’s nominees.
Questions about the Committee can be directed to Framingham Citizen Participation Officer Nicole Horton-Stimpson at NHS@framinghamma.gov.
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