Appointments Committee 09-14-2026

The Barnstable Town Council Appointments Committee met virtually on September 14, 2026, to conduct interviews and make recommendations for various town boards and commissions. The committee interviewed Mary Barry for reappointment to the Planning Board and discussed her qualifications and service. They proceeded to consider appointments and reappointments for multiple committees including the Midcape Cultural Council, Infrastructure and Energy Committee, Board of Health, Housing Committee, Recreation Commission, Airport Commission, Comprehensive Financial Advisory Committee, Zoning Board of Appeals, and the Historical Commission. Several motions to appoint or reappoint candidates were unanimously approved, while some vacancies were decided to remain open to allow for additional applications. The committee also discussed meeting logistics, including the preference for in-person versus virtual meetings. No specific procurement, contracting, or budgetary decisions were made during this meeting.