Search Committee tracks six filled vacancies, plans outreach
Eastham Search Committee reported six filled positions and ten new openings, maintaining a 14.2 percent vacancy rate below its 20 percent threshold. Chaired by Sue Maren and including members Dee Mattfeldt, Ellen Greer, and Kate Paradise, the committee discussed outreach to part-time residents as a
Search Committee · Meeting of August 19, 2026
Eastham Search Committee reported six filled positions and ten new openings, maintaining a 14.2 percent vacancy rate below its 20 percent threshold. Chaired by Sue Maren and including members Dee Mattfeldt, Ellen Greer, and Kate Paradise, the committee discussed outreach to part-time residents as a recruitment priority and planned events for Windmill Weekend and a September volunteer appreciation gathering. Kate Paradise reported on an updated term renewal process developed with the Town Manager, allowing improved consultation between the Select Board and committee chairs before contacting members about reappointments.
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Source: the Search Committee meeting of August 19, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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