Eastham Search Committee reports board vacancy rate at 11 percent
The Eastham Search Committee reported municipal board vacancies at 11 percent, well below the town's 20 percent threshold. Regular vacancies stood at 6.7 percent while alternate seat vacancies stood at 40 percent. Present were Chair Sue Maren, Ellen Greer, Dee Mattfeldt, and Kate Paradise; Merrill
Search Committee · Meeting of June 17, 2026
EASTHAM — The Eastham Search Committee reported municipal board vacancies at 11 percent, well below the town's 20 percent threshold. Regular vacancies stood at 6.7 percent while alternate seat vacancies stood at 40 percent. Present were Chair Sue Maren, Ellen Greer, Dee Mattfeldt, and Kate Paradise; Merrill Davidson was absent.
The committee approved a recruitment plan including Maren's attendance at the EPRTA annual meeting to encourage part-time residents to participate in town governance. Committee members also planned a Volunteer Appreciation event with food and giveaways, coordinated by Erica Huynh from the Town Manager's office. The next meeting was scheduled for August 19.
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Source: the Search Committee meeting of June 17, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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