Volunteers Needed

I have served on three Town Committees and have found the experiences fulfilling and meaningful. There are several committees in Killingworth that desperately need members and I would like to take this opportunity to encourage folks to get involved.

Most committees meet once a month and all provide valuable service to the Town. It's a great way to get involved, meet new people and contribute to the community. A long time ago, someone told me I should stop complaining from the sidelines and get involved, and I am very glad I did - it has been a very rewarding experience. You don't have to be politically active and in fact in my experience, there is actually very little "politics" involved in the working of these committees - it's just people who care about Killingworth rolling up their sleeves, working together and getting involved.

One of the committees I am on, the Killingworth Housing Partnership, is a great example and we need new members. Whether you are Republican or Democrat, it is difficult to disagree with the premise of our committee (although of course you might, which I fully appreciate), which is to find ways to create housing that is more affordable (NOT "Affordable Housing" - big difference) to our seniors, teachers, firefighters, first responders, town employees, empty-nesters who are long-term residents and to help initiate starter housing opportunities for young folks who have lived in Killingworth all their lives but can't afford to buy a home here. We absolutely do not want to create a metropolis but we do want to find ways to help the people of THIS community while maintaining it's rural character. I believe it's a noble cause and we're making great progress. You may wish to read our interim report to see what we're about and if you would be interested in getting involved, please contact me at rob@artusgroup.com. It is a valuable committee with important goals.

However, there are several other important Town committees also looking for members and whether it's the Housing Partnership or another committee, I ask and encourage you to get involved - you will enjoy the experience of contributing to the community and your efforts will be appreciated. Don't complain from the sidelines - get involved and make a difference. Thanks for reading this far.

Rob Artus
Killingworth Housing Partnership
Municipal Land Use Committee
Field Study Committee (Former)