Vacancies

If you want to be active in Town government, there are many Boards and Commissions that you may be interested in serving on. Unless noted otherwise, all members are appointed every two years following a municipal election. Occasionally, there are times when a Board or Commission member is not able to fulfill their entire term and a replacement is needed. Please note that in order to serve on any Board or Commission, you must be a registered voter in the Town of Wolcott.

Mayor's Recommendation with Town Council Approval

If interested in any vacancy below, Email Amy Desaulniers.

  • Inland Wetlands Commission - 7 Regular Members / 3 Alternates; Meets once per month unless no applications have been received. Currently, two Alternate positions are vacant.
  • Planning and Zoning Commission - 5 Regular Members / 3 Alternates; Meets twice per month.
  • Civilian Police Review Board - 5 Members / Meets a minimum of twice per year unless a complaint is received. Members are appointed every two years (on odd years). No Vacancies until January 2025.

Mayor's Appointments (No Approval by Town Council Required)

If interested in any vacancy below, Email Amy Desaulniers.

  • Parks and Recreation and Acquired Facilities Commission - 7 Members; Meets once per month.
  • Economic Development Commission - 7 Members; Meets quarterly (four times per year).
  • Commission for Individuals with Special Needs - 12 Members; Meets once per month (except for the summer).
  • Sewer and Water Commission - 6 Members; Meets once per month (except for the summer).
  • Commission on Aging - 4 Members who are Town residents + specific representatives mandated by Ordinance; Meets quarterly (four times per year).
  • Citation Hearing Board (per Blight Ordinance) - 5 Members; Meets once per month unless no application is received.
  • Veteran's Advocacy Commission - 7 Members; One member shall be nominated by each of the following organizations and then appointed by the Mayor: Wolcott Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 1979 and Wolcott American Legion Post 165; Additionally, the Wolcott Assessor and four additional appointments by the Mayor will comprise the Members.

Town Council Appointments

If interested in any vacancy below, Email Beth Gaudiosi.

  • Library Board of Directors - 7 Members; Meets once per month.
  • Zoning Board of Appeals Alternates - 3 Alternates; Meets once per month unless no applications have been received. Note that there are also 5 elected Regular Members on this Board. Currently three Alternate positions are vacant.
  • Building Code Board of Appeals - 3 Members; Currently one position is vacant.
  • Board of Ethics - 5 Members; Meets at the Call of the Chair. Per Ethics Ordinance Number 91: No member shall be an employee of the Town or hold any appointed or elected office of the Town and If a vacancy exists during a term, the Town Council shall appoint a replacement from the same party for the duration of the term. No Vacanies until June 2024.