FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE 11/22/2024
For further information, contact:
Susan Scully Petroni
City of Framingham Public Information Officer
spetroni@framinghamma.gov
508-782-8629
City Accepting Applicants for the Framingham Agricultural Advisory Committee
FRAMINGHAM - The City of Framingham is seeking applicants to fill multiple seats on the Framingham Agricultural Advisory Committee.
The City of Framingham's policy is to conserve, protect, and encourage the maintenance and improvement of agricultural land for the production of food and other agricultural products and also for its natural and ecological value. To support that policy, the Agricultural Advisory Committee was established as Framingham's primary advocate for farming and agriculture. The committee is charged with administering the City’s Right-to-Farm Ordinance (Section 25) but does not have any regulatory / enforcement powers.
The committee’s roles and responsibilities include:
- Serving as a local voice advocating for farmers, farm-related businesses, and agricultural interests in general.
- Providing visibility for farming in Framingham.
- Working with other city departments/boards/commissions/committees on issues facing the City that affect agriculture.
- Helping to resolve farm-related problems and/or conflicts.
- Protecting farmlands and natural resources.
There is an opening for a full member seat available through June 30, 2025 and another opening for a full member seat through June 30, 2027.
There are also two alternate (non-voting member) seats available for 3-year terms.
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The deadline to apply is Sunday, December 8, 2024 at 11:59 p.m.
Women and bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Applicants who apply by the deadline will get preference.
Nominees by the Mayor will need to go through an approval process before the 11-member City Council, including the Council’s appointment subcommittee.
Questions about the application, nomination, and confirmation process can be directed to the Citizen Participation Officer Nicole Horton-Stimpson at NHS@FraminghamMA.gov
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