Scholarships Available

The Middlebury Republican Town Committee is offering one $1,000 scholarship and one $500 scholarship to 2021 graduating high school seniors. The applicant must be a Middlebury resident who has been accepted to an institution of higher learning.

Reguirements

• Applicant’s name, home address, phone number, e-mail
• High School attended and date of graduation
• Copy of acceptance letter from an Institution of Higher Learning the applicant is planning to attend
• An Original Essay (maximum 500 words) on “What Community Service Means to Me.”
• A resume detailing community service performed
• One letter of recommendation

The application letter must be sent to Middlebury Republican Town Committee, PO Box 1206, Middlebury, CT 06762 no later than May 31, 2021.

Please direct any questions to Terry Smith tws0815@aol.com.

Scholarship awards will be announced June 8, 2021.

In many cases the Middlebury Republican Town Committee is asked to recommend candidates to help fulfill party requirements for party representation on our municipal boards. We will interview you and keep your name on file as positions open up.

Current Openings for Appointed Boards and Commissions

• The Beautification Committee conducts studies and implements plantings and improvements to beautify Middlebury, subject to approval by the Board of Selectmen. It meets the third Wednesday of every month.
   
• Land Preservation and Open Space Committee
  The Land Preservation Open Space Acquisition committee maintains the Fenn Farm property and makes recommendations to the Board of Selectmen for acquisition and maintenance of other historic properties. It meets the third Wednesday of every month.
   
  
• The Parks and Recreation Commission consists of five members appointed for terms of five years to perform the duties prescribed in Section 7-129a of the General Statutes and such other duties as the Board of Selectmen may prescribe. It meets every second Thursday, monthly at 7:00 p.m. in Shepardson Community Center, Room 1 - no July meeting.
   
  
• The Water Commission consists of five members appointed for term of five years to perform their duties in accordance with Act No. 261 of the 1965 General Assembly and the Middlebury Ordinance. It meets the first Tuesday at 7:00 p.m. in February, April, June, August, October and December in Shepardson Community Center, Room 26.
  
  

• The Zoning Board of Appeals consists of five members and three alternates appointed to perform the duties prescribed in Section 8-6 through 8-7d of the Connecticut General Statutes. Members and alternates are appointed for terms of five years on a rotating basis as terms expire. It meets on the first Wednesday of the month in room 26, Shepardson Community Center.

• The Economic Development Commission consists of seven members appointed for terms of five (5) years on a rotating basis as terms expire.
   
  Under the direction of the Board of Selectmen, following 2011 Connecticut Code, Title 7 Municipalities, Chapter 97 Municipalities: General Provisions Sec. 7-136. , the mission of the Economic and Industrial Development Commission is to promote and advance the planned growth and development of the economic resources of the Town of Middlebury for the primary purpose of expanding and ensuring an adequate business oriented tax base to achieve the goals and objectives of the town government. The commission shall conduct research into the economic conditions and trends in its municipality, shall make recommendations to appropriate officials and agencies in its municipality regarding action to improve its economic condition and development, shall seek to coordinate the activities of and cooperate with unofficial bodies organized to promote such economic development and may advertise and may prepare, print and distribute books, maps, charts and pamphlets which in its judgement will further its official purpose.
   
  It meets the fourth Tuesday monthly in the Town Hall Conference Room at 6:30 p.m.
   
  
• The Planning and Zoning Commission (appointed alternate position available) performs the duties prescribed in Chapters 124 and 126 of the General Statutes. It is charged with recommending to the town the boundaries of the various original zoning district and appropriate regulations to be enforced therein and any proposed amendments thereto and shall collect data and keep itself informed as to the best practices generally in effect so that it may be qualified to act on measures affecting the present and future movement of traffic, the segregation of residential and business districts and the convenience and safety of persons and property in any way dependent on town planning and zoning. It meets the first Thursday monthly in room 26, Shepardson Community Center at 7:00 p.m.
   
  
• The Regional Planning Commission
   
  
• The Naugatuck Valley Planning Commission
   
  
• Several Justice of the Peace positions
   
  

Middlebury Republicans interested in a position on a local board or commission may express their interest with a letter to the Middlebury Republican Town Committee, PO Box 1206, Middlebury Ct 06762. Alternatively, you may send an e-mail to nominating@middleburygop.com.

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• Western Connecticut Medical Group