Town Government
Leicester Boards & Commissions
What Boards & Commissions Are
Beyond the Select Board and the School Committee, much of Leicester’s governing happens on volunteer boards and commissions. They approve new development, hear zoning appeals, protect the town’s wetlands, ponds, and open space, weigh in on historic places, and guide services for residents. They are the rooms where an ordinary resident can have the most direct hand in a decision.
The meetings are public, and seats open up regularly.
Key Boards & Commissions
- Planning Board reviews subdivisions, site plans, and major development.
- Zoning Board of Appeals hears variances and special permits.
- Conservation Commission protects Leicester’s wetlands, rivers, and open space.
- Advisory (Finance) Committee reviews the budget and advises Town Meeting on spending.
- Board of Health oversees inspections, permits, and public health rules.
- Commission on Disabilities works on equal access and ADA compliance across the town.
For the full roster, current members, vacancies, and schedules, see leicesterma.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.
- 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 Leicester.