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Conservation Commission

Member Responsibilities:

• Participate in meeting and scheduled site visits.
• Become familiar with the Wetlands Protection Act and local Wetlands Protection Ordinance.
• Review applications, reports and plans.

The Conservation Commission is comprised of up to seven members, with a position reserved for a representative from each of Worcester’s five voting districts.

• Information for Prospective Conservation Commission Candidates - A Brochure

Historical Commission

Member Responsibilities:

• Participate in meetings.
• Conduct site visits on their own time.
• Become familiar with applicable ordinances and regulations.
• Review applications and plans.

The Historical Commission may have as many as nine members, including a position reserved for each of Worcester’s three local historic districts.

• Information for Prospective Historical Commission Candidates - A Brochure

Planning Board

Member Responsibilities:

• Participate in meetings and scheduled site visits.
• Become familiar with the Zoning Ordinance, subdivision regulations and applicable land use regulations.
• Review applications, plans and staff memos.

The Planning Board is comprised of a member from each of Worcester’s five voting districts.

• Information for Prospective Planning Board Candidates - A Brochure

Zoning Board of Appeals

Member Responsibilities:

• Participate in meetings.
• Conduct site visits on their own time.
• Become familiar with the Zoning Ordinance and applicable land use regulations.
• Review applications, plans and staff memos.

The Zoning Board of Appeals is comprised of a member from each of Worcester’s five voting districts, plus two associate members from any district.

• Information for Prospective Zoning Board Candidates - A Brochure

Vacancies

If interested, please submit an Online Application to the City of Worcester's Office of Human Resources.

Current Board & Commission Vacancies