Town Government
Lakeville Boards & Commissions
What Boards & Commissions Are
Beyond the Select Board and the School Committee, much of Lakeville’s governing happens on volunteer boards and commissions. They approve new development, hear zoning appeals, protect the wetlands and the ponds of the Assawompset complex, advise on the town budget, and guide services for residents. They are the rooms where an ordinary resident can have the most direct hand in a decision.
Some boards are elected town-wide and some are appointed by the Select Board, and all serve fixed terms. The meetings are public, and seats open up regularly.
Key Boards & Commissions
- Planning Board reviews subdivisions, site plans, and major development. Its members are elected town-wide.
- Zoning Board of Appeals hears variances and special permits.
- Conservation Commission protects Lakeville’s wetlands, ponds, and open space.
- Finance Committee reviews the budget and advises Town Meeting on spending.
- Board of Health oversees inspections, permits, and public health rules, and its three members are elected.
- Park Commission runs Ted Williams Camp and the town’s fields and recreation, and its members are elected.
For the full roster, current members, vacancies, and schedules, see lakevillema.org.
How to Serve
- Find an opening on the town’s boards and committees page.
- Submit a letter of interest or application to the Select Board office.
- Interview if asked, and await appointment by the Select Board.
- Serve: attend the public meetings and help make decisions for your town.
Serving on a board is one of the most direct ways to shape Lakeville.