How to Apply to serve on a Town board, committee, commission, or group:

Thank you for your interest!

Serving on a board, committee, or council is a meaningful way to give back to Foxborough. These volunteer groups help shape local decisions and support the programs and services that make our town a great place to live. If you’re interested in sharing your time, skills, or perspective, we encourage you to explore the open seats and consider getting involved.



For open seats that do not require a vote:

 

Please complete and submit the form linked below to the Select Board Liaison in the Town Administration office at Town Hall, 40 South Street or email to [email protected] (there is currently no due date for these applications, though we do highly recommend applying as soon as possible). 

If there is a seat available, this application will be shared with the entire board, committee, commission, or group. In the event of multiple applications, interviews may be conducted by the board, committee, commission or group which will then recommend an appointee to the Select Board.

Should the request be accepted, the Select Board will vote to appoint on the next available agenda and the resident will then be notified when an appointment is made. After the Select Board vote, an appointment letter will be distributed by the Town Manager’s Office and the newly appointed member will need to be sworn in with the Town Clerk before attending a meeting. Ethics and Open Meeting Law training will be discussed at this time. 




For open seats that require a vote at the Annual Town Election:

Nomination papers for the 2026 Town Election will be available online and at the Town Clerk’s Office from Tuesday, January 20 through March 16, 2026. Candidates are required to collect 50 signatures from registered voters, and return the completed papers to the Town Clerk by 5pm on March 16, 2026.

The election will take place on Monday, May 4, 2026.

Should the vote be in your favor, an appointment letter will be distributed by the Town Clerk's Office and the newly voted member will need to be sworn in with the Town Clerk before attending a meeting. Ethics and Open Meeting Law training will be discussed at this time. 

Thank you for your interest in volunteering your time and talents to the Town of Foxborough!



Open Board, Committee, Commission, or Group Seats:

Name

Number of Open Seats
(if specified)

 Term Length
(if specified)
Vote at Town Election Required
Select Board 1 open seat

*completed nomination papers must be returned to the Clerk's office by 5pm on 3/16/2026
3 years  Yes

Agricultural Commission

3 open seats

 -  No
Board of Assessors 1 open seat 

*completed nomination papers must be returned to the Clerk's office by 5pm on 3/16/2026
3 years  Yes
 Board of Health 1 open seat

1 open seat

*completed nomination papers must be returned to the Clerk's office by 5pm on 3/16/2026
3 years

1 year
 Yes
 Boyden Library Trustee 2 seats

*completed nomination papers must be returned to the Clerk's office by 5pm on 3/16/2026
3 years  Yes

Cable Television Advisory Committee

5 open seats

 -  No

Clean Up Foxborough Committee

Unlimited Members

 -  No

Commission on Disability

2 open seats

 -  No

Cultural Council

Unlimited Members

 -  No
Design Review Board 1 open seat  -  No
Housing Authority 1 open seat

*completed nomination papers must be returned to the Clerk's office by 5pm on 3/16/2026
5 years  Yes
Planning Board 2 open seats

1 open seat

*completed nomination papers must be returned to the Clerk's office by 5pm on 3/16/2026
3 years

1 year
 Yes
School Committee 1 open seat

1 open seat

*completed nomination papers must be returned to the Clerk's office by 5pm on 3/16/2026
3 years

2 years 
 Yes

Veteran Services Advisory Board

3 open seats

 -  No
Water and Sewer Commissioner 1 open seat

*completed nomination papers must be returned to the Clerk's office by 5pm on 3/16/2026
3 years  Yes