Current Board Vacancies

The City of Cambridge encourages and promotes involvement by residents in the decision-making process through participation in a variety of boards and commissions. Serving on a board or commission can be a rewarding experience and an excellent way to contribute to the quality of life of the community in which you live or work. We rely greatly on the interest and involvement of those volunteers who seek a more active role in the functioning of their local government.

Selection for appointment to one of our boards and commissions is generally based on the following characteristics:

• A broad perspective and concern for the welfare and progress of the City   
• A familiarity with the City’s history, issues and goals 
• Interest in the functions/responsibilities of the board or commission under consideration
• City residency, in most cases 
• A willingness to devote time and effort to the work of said board or commission  
• Awareness of and understanding of the City’s ordinances and policies   
• Balanced and diverse representation on boards and commissions as feasible

We are currently seeking interested applicants to serve on the following boards:

Planning Board (Application Deadline 8-01-14)
The Planning Board is the special permit granting authority for the city and is responsible for the review of special permit requests, the review and development of zoning proposals, and the study of land use throughout the city. The Planning Board includes seven members and two alternates. The Board generally meets twice a month on Tuesday evenings. Persons with a general interest in effective city planning and/or specific expertise in such areas as architecture, urban design, urban planning and zoning are encouraged to apply. Planning Board members must be residents of the City of Cambridge.