There are currently vacancies on the Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals, Economic Development Commission, Ball Pond Advisory Committee, Commission on the Aging and Wetlands Commission.  Boards and Commissions play a critical role in our Town Meeting form of government, and each is staffed by residents who volunteer their time.  While some Boards and Commissions are elected, most have members who are appointed by the Board of Selectmen.  Some elected Boards also have vacancies to be temporarily filled by the Board of Selectmen.  If you are interested in serving on any of the Boards that currently have vacancies, please send a letter of interest and resume to the Selectmen’s Office at jgreen@newfairfield.org  A brief summary of the roles of the Boards and Commissions seeking members follows.

The Zoning Commission is responsible for regulating the use of land and buildings under the municipality's zoning regulations. If designated by the regulations, they also issue special permits and exceptions.

The Zoning Board of Appeals The ZBA's primary mission is to consider and, when justified, grant relief from zoning regulations to properties burdened by a hardship. The Board also hears appeals of orders issued by the Zoning Enforcement Officer. 

The Ball Pond Advisory Committee closely monitors the water quality and living community comprising Ball Pond, applying best lake management practices, and encouraging stewardship by the lake community to ensure the health of the lake for current and future generations, as well as for the wildlife that relies upon it.

The mission of the New Fairfield Economic Development Commission is to attract, promote, retain and engage business in the town while keeping in line with the town’s historic character, small town charm, quality of life and environment.  The Commission will gather information from local business owners, commercial property owners, residents and developers with the goal of making recommendations and actionable plans for the Board of Selectmen.

The Commission on the Aging considers the conditions and needs of elderly persons in the Community in relation to housing, economic, employment, health, recreational, and other matters. It shall analyze the services for the aged provided by the Community, both public and private agencies, and shall make recommendations to the Chief Executive and the "Municipal Governing Body" regarding the development and integration of public and private agencies, in cooperation with State and other services to the extent possible.

The New Fairfield Inland Wetlands/Conservation Commission is charged with protecting and preserving wetlands and watercourses in the Town of New Fairfield from random, unnecessary, undesirable and unregulated uses, disturbance or destruction. The primary purpose of this Commission is to minimize disturbances and maintain and improve water quality.

More information about New Fairfield Boards and Commissions can be found on the Town website under the “Our Town” tab.