Community Services Advisory Board

The Community Services Board operates as an advisory group made up of individuals with varying backgrounds such as an artist, entrepreneur, musician, literary, senior and active community members within youth sports or volunteer services. The board hears and provides input pertaining to Library services, aging population services, parks development, recreational programming, arts, culture, youth activities, budget priorities, and, most of all, act in the capacity as an advocate for building community and promoting a sense of place within Florence. The Town of Florence’s Community Services Department prides itself on providing excellent customer service, partnerships, and looking towards the future while respecting our Town’s rich history. We believe we are the heartbeat of the community. The Board meets the second Thursday of the month at 6:00 p.m.

Meeting Agendas and Information

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April 10th, 2025 - 6:00 PM
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March 13th, 2025 - 6:00 PM
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February 13th, 2025 - 6:00 PM
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January 9th, 2025 - 6:00 PM
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December 12th, 2024 - 6:00 PM
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November 14th, 2024 - 6:00 PM
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October 23rd, 2024 - 6:00 PM
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October 10th, 2024 - 6:00 PM
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September 24th, 2024 - 6:00 PM
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September 12th, 2024 - 6:00 PM
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August 8th, 2024 - 6:00 PM
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July 11th, 2024 - 6:00 PM
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June 13th, 2024 - 6:00 PM
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May 9th, 2024 - 6:00 PM
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April 11th, 2024 - 6:00 PM
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March 14th, 2024 - 6:00 PM
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February 8th, 2024 - 6:00 PM
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January 11th, 2024 - 6:00 PM
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December 14th, 2023 - 6:00 PM
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November 9th, 2023 - 6:00 PM
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October 12th, 2023 - 6:00 PM
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September 14th, 2023 - 6:00 PM
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August 10th, 2023 - 6:00 PM
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July 13th, 2023 - 6:00 PM
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June 8th, 2023 - 6:00 PM
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May 11th, 2023 - 6:00 PM
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Members of the Board

Member Appointed Term Ends
Kathleen Leaman – Chairman February 7, 2022 December 31, 2025
Joseph Bracco Vice – Chairman February 22, 2022 December 31, 2025
Freeda Lapos Babson September 3, 2024 December 31, 2024
Marian Palaia April 17, 2023 December 31, 2025
Ruben Gutierrez April 19, 2024 December 31, 2026
Christina Little May 6, 2024 December 31, 2026
Anna M. Jaimes May 6, 2024 December 31, 2026
Amber Hitchcock November 6, 2023 December 31, 2024
Rebekah Smith September 3, 2024 December 31, 2026
Aidan Rankin, Youth Liaison July 1, 2024 December 31, 2025
Nicole Buccellato, Council Liaison December 9, 2024
Sherrie Bedford, Council Liaison Alternate December 9, 2024
Paul King, Staff Liaison