Advisory

The Shrewsbury Cultural Council (SCC) receives funds from the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) which allots a specific percentage annually to each local Cultural Council through out the state through funding generated by the State Lottery Commission revenues. Cultural Council members are appointed by the Board of Selectmen for three year terms and may serve up to two terms.

Annual Report
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Duties and Responsibilities (Per Town Manager on 11-15-91):

1. Under the general direction and supervision of the Town Manager, the DRC Boathouse Advisory Committee to the Parks & Recreation Commission, shall formulate operational guidelines (building access and schedules, rules, staff responsibilities, maintenance requirements)
2. Recommend annual operating budget and schedule of rental fees.
3. Define tenant rights, restrictions and obligations.
4. Encourage tenant input and arbitrate grievances.
5. Plan, promote and implement public rowing activities.
6. Define and stimulate Quinsigamond Rowing Association participation, soliciting advice and support.
7. Plan and promote special events.
8. Conduct fund raising for special projects and facility improvements.
9. Represent the Donahue Rowing Center to other groups and organizations and to the public.
10. Advocate for the program amongst other boards, governmental bodies, foundations and the like.
11. Perform periodic review and evaluation of policies and operations. Identify and prioritize short and long range needs.
12. Consider special matters relevant to the facility and programs. Recommend appropriate policies or actions.
13. Work closely with the Director of Parks and Recreation to coordinate administrative and supervisory efforts.

For more information contact: Parks & Recreation at 508-841-8503.

• DRC Manual

Contact Information

Shrewsbury Historical Commission
c/o Town Manager’s Office
Richard D. Carney Municipal Office Bldg.
100 Maple Avenue
Shrewsbury MA 01545

Telephone: 508-842-6133
Email: HistoricalComm@townisp.com

Meeting Dates

• 23 February 2006
• 23 March 2006
• 27 April 2006
• 25 May 2006
• 22 June 2006

Meetings usually are held on the fourth Thursday of each month, excepting November. The Commission does not meet during July and August. Meetings begin at 7 p.m. and are open to the public.

The Historic District commission has jurisdiction over two designated Historic Districts in the Town of Shrewsbury. The Artemas Ward homestead owned by Harvard University and the Historic District in the center of Shrewsbury, which extends north of Main Street, including the Town Common, The First Congregational Church and the old graveyard in the southeast section of Mountain View Cemetery.

Meetings are at 7:00PM on the third Thursday of each month at the Shrewsbury Town Hall, except for the months of July and August. Additional meetings are scheduled for specific matters concerning the Shrewsbury Historic District.

• Application for Certificate of Appropriateness
• Historic District Commission Handbook
• Annual Report

It is the duty of the Finance Committee to consider all municipal questions relating to administration, finance, budgets and other municipal affairs, and to advise and make recommendations to town officers, town meeting members, boards, committees and departments. The board consists of nine members that are appointed by the Town Moderator.

The Finance Committee also has control of the town's Reserve Fund, which provides for "Extraordinary or Unforeseen Expenditures" (Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 6.) This saves time and expense of calling a special town meeting for small needs. Transfers are made from this fund by the Committee when they conform to the requirements of the law, and can only be used for the purpose for which they were specifically transferred.

Finance Committee Meeting Schedule
FY 2008 Budget Preparation

Date	Time	Location	Primary Scheduled Issue(s)
Saturday, February 2, 2008	9:00 AM	Selectmen's Meeting Room	Budget Hearings with Individual Departments
Saturday, February 9, 2008	9:00 AM	Selectmen's Meeting Room	Budget Hearings with Individual Departments
Wednesday, March 5, 2008	7:00 PM	Selectmen's Meeting Room	School Committee Makes Initial Budget Presentation to Finance Committee & Brd of Selectmen
Thursday, March 6, 2008	7:00 PM	Selectmen's Meeting Room	Ongoing Discussions on FY 2009 Budget.  (Note - This is a Tentatively Scheduled Meeting)
Thursday, March 27, 2008	7:00 PM	Selectmen's Meeting Room	School Committee Makes Formal Budget Presentation to Finance Committee & Brd of Selectmen.  Finance Committee Also Begins Annual Town Meeting (ATM) Warrant Review
Thursday, April 3, 2008	7:00 PM	Selectmen's Meeting Room	Formal Public Hearing on Budget and ATM Warrant
Monday, April 07, 2008	7:00 PM	Selectmen's Meeting Room	Joint Meeting with Board of Selectmen
Thursday, April 10, 2008	7:00 PM	Selectmen's Meeting Room	Finance Committee Completes Budget and ATM Warrant Review
Thursday, May 15, 2008	7:00 PM	Selectmen's Meeting Room	Pre-Town Meeting.  Finance Committee Continues Deliberation on Budget and ATM Warrant
Monday, May 19, 2008	7:00 PM	Oak Middle School Auditorium	Annual Town Meeting

Purpose: To investigate and report on all issues involving the Town’s fiscal condition for the five (5) year period beginning July 1, 2006.

Membership:

• Board of Selectmen (2)
• Finance Committee (2)
• School Committee (2)
• Town Meeting Members (Via Town Moderator) (18)
• At-Large (Via Board of Selectmen) (6)

Total (30)

General Organization: The Committee of the whole is divided into two sub-committees each headed by one member of the Board of Selectmen with one studying revenue the other charges. Additional task forces of the sub-committees may be formed.

Meeting Schedule (15):

• June (2)
• July (1)
• August (1)
• September (2)
• October (2) (Includes Public Hearing)
• November (1)
• December (1)
• January (2)
• February (2) (Includes Public Hearing)
• March (1)

Timetable:

• Interim Report on or before November 1, 2006
• Final Report on or before March 1, 2007

Scope of Work:

1. Examine all sources of current revenue reporting on same.
2. Examine sources of additional revenue reporting on same.
3. Examine all personnel, operating and fixed cost charges both discretionary and mandated and report on same.
4. Examine all capital and facility needs for the study period and report on same.
5. Develop specific recommendations for each of the study areas listed above.

Sub-Committees Staff Support:

• Revenue – Michael Hale
• Charges – Patrick Collins

General Committee Support: Anthony Bent – Mary Thompson - Daniel Morgado