Lenox Opens Applications for Cultural Activity Grants

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LENOX, Mass.  — Applications for funding community-oriented arts, humanities, and science programs open this month and are due Oct. 17.   

The Lenox Cultural Council, in accordance with Massachusetts Cultural Council guidelines, has set an October 17 deadline for organizations, schools, and individuals to apply for grants that support cultural activities in the community. Applications open Sept. 1. 

Council spokesperson Arlene D. Schiff said these grants can help underwrite projects, programs, and events in the arts, humanities and sciences that foster a rich cultural life for Lenox residents. New and innovative projects are encouraged.

Applications that provide free or low-cost programs/events will be given priority.  Please view the Cultural Council’s website for other requirements.

The Lenox Cultural Council is part of a network of 329 Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in the Commonwealth. The local cultural council program is the largest grassroots cultural funding network in the nation, supporting thousands of community-based projects in the arts, sciences, and humanities every year. The state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Mass Cultural Council, a state agency, which then allocates funds to each community.  The Lenox Cultural Council also receives funding from the Town of Lenox.

Application forms, local guidelines and additional information about the Local Cultural Council Program are available at https://massculturalcouncil.org/communities/local-cultural-council-program/find-your-lcc/


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Lenox Seeking New School Committee Member

LENOX, Mass. — The Lenox School Committee are seeking a resident to fill a now vacant seat on the school committee.
 
The Committee has the responsibility of implementing statutory requirements pertaining to public education while furthering the interests of citizens regarding the education of the community's youth.
 
Duties of School Committee Members include:
  • Review and approval of annual budgets
  • Hiring of the Superintendent, Assistant Superintendent and Director of Student Services, and evaluation of the Superintendent
  • Engagement of citizens and the wider community on topics of importance to education of youth
  • Monitoring of district progress relative to the five-year strategic plan
  • Participation in the negotiation of collective bargaining agreements with employees
  • Review, revision, and creation of school district policy
  • Approval of payment warrants for goods, services, and payroll
The term of this position will expire in May of 2025.
 
To apply, provide an introductory letter as well as a current resume or summary of any relevant experience and qualifications. The letter should describe reasons for interest in serving on the Committee, your knowledge of and interest in PK-12 educational issues, relevant skills and potential contributions to working groups and subcommittees, and any other information that will describe your ability to collaboratively fulfill the responsibilities above. 
 
Voter registration in Lenox is required.
 
Direct applications, correspondence, and questions by 4:00 pm on Monday, Aug. 5, 2024 to:
Oren Cass
Chair, Lenox School Committee
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