Mayor Seeks Volunteers to Join Parks Commission

Mayor Paul Brodeur is currently seeking volunteers to join the City's Parks Commission. The City welcomes applicants of ages, backgrounds, and abilities and encourages those with a passion for and knowledge of the Melrose community, open spaces, parks, and active and passive recreation activities, as well as finance skills to apply.

City of Melrose Board of Park Commissioners—Parks Commission—consists of five members that oversee the design, construction, alteration, repair, maintenance, and management of the public parks, squares, playgrounds, and open spaces, and the lighting and watering thereof. The Board of Park Commissioners shall have the exclusive care, management, and control of the Mount Hood Memorial Park and Golf Course.

The Board of Park Commissioners is a regulatory multiple-member body of the City appointed by the Mayor and generally meets on the second Monday of the month at 7 p.m. at Mt. Hood Clubhouse, located at 100 Slayton Road.

If interested in applying, please visit https://cityofmelrose.granicus.com/boards/w/13f80aec3c061e24 and select “Apply” in the upper right-hand corner of the webpage. Questions about serving on a Melrose Board or Commission can be directed to the Mayor's Office at mayorsoffice@cityofmelrose.org or (781) 979-4440.