Volunteers Needed – Capital Planning Committee

The Town of Lincoln believes that board and committee diversity strengthens performance, integrity, trust, and partnerships with our staff, community, and guests. The Select Board is seeking two interested volunteers to serve as At-Large members on the Capital Planning Committee starting in Fall 2025.  One seat expires in 2027 and the other in 2028.

The Capital Planning Committee provides a format under which the town’s current and future capital needs can be identified, prioritized and given due consideration against the Town's fiscal constraints.  The Committee weighs all decisions against the core values of the community and its desired quality of life.  They manage a rolling 5-year forecast, as well as review annual requests for capital funding prior to Town Meeting approval.  The Committee seeks Lincoln residents who have interest/experience in building and facilities management, grounds and infrastructure maintenance, technical systems development, and strategic planning.  They should possess strong communication and collaboration skills, and a desire to serve the community through open and thoughtful civic engagement.

Letters of interest and a volunteer application should be addressed to Moderator Sarah Canon Holden and sent to Peggy Elder, Administrative Assistant in the Select Board’s Office, at elderp@lincolntown.org, not later than Friday 9/26/25. The Moderator will interview and appoint candidates as soon as possible.  For more information, call the Select Board’s Office at (781) 259-2601.

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Mission Statement:

To act as an effective advisory board to review proposed capital projects, and to make annual recommendations to the town regarding proposed expenditures to effect responsible capital planning and budgeting.

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Hours: Meetings held as needed.

Location: 16 Lincoln Rd.

Phone: 781-259- 2603

Fax: 781-259-8735

E-mail:pereirad@lincolntown.org

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Committee Members:

Five At-Large Members:

Chris Burns

Debra Daughtery

Audrey Kalmus

Two seats to be filled - please inquire with the Select Board Office.

Four Representative Members:

Jacquelin Apsler – Library Board representative

Jim Hutchinson – Select Board representative

Jake Lehrhoff – School Committee representative

Scott Rodman – Green Energy Committee

Finance Committee Representative:

Rich Rosenbaum

Staff Support:

Dan Pereira - Assistant Town Administrator

Service Description:

The fundamental purpose of the Capital Committee shall be to work with the

Finance Committee to enhance the Town’s capacity to identify, prioritize, and

understand the financial implications of capital projects and land acquisitions.

The CapCom shall also review and make recommendations regarding capital

projects and maintenance expenditures that will be funded by annual

appropriations in accordance with the Finance Committee’s annual financial

guidelines.

The CapCom shall develop and consult with the Finance Committee regarding a

long-term Capital Plan that addresses the timing and estimated costs of capital

projects anticipated by the agencies whose budgets are considered by the Town

Meeting, including Lincoln-Sudbury Regional High School and the Water

Commission.