First Selectman Pat Llodra is seeking residents to fill several opening on local appointed boards and commissions. In some cases the appointments are required to be affiliated with a specific political party, while in other cases unaffiliated voters are encouraged to consider serving.

Current openings exist on:

*The Conservation Commission, with one vacancy for a Republican or unaffiliated voter and two open position  available to any registered voter.

*Commission on Aging, with a vacancy for a Republican or an unaffiliated voter.

*Sustainable Energy Commission, with one position open to any registered voter.

*The Economic Development Commission, with three positions open to any registered voter.

*The Board of Ethics, with a position open to any registered voter and one alternate position open to a Democrat of unaffiliated voter.

*Inland Wetlands, with a position open to any registered voter.

*Cultural Arts, with a position open to any registered voter.

*The Employee Medical Benefits Board, with an alternate position open to any registered voter.

*The Pension Committee, with a position open to any registered voter.

Inquiries should be made through the Office of the First Selectman, 3 Primrose Street, or call 203-270-4201.