Appointment

Today I was informed that I've been appointed as a member of the Watertown Bicycle and Pedestrian Committee for a term ending February 15, 2011. This is an official town government (volunteer) position which is appointed by the town manager (this means Mayor, except chosen by the town council instead of by a vote from the people), so I actually had to interview with Michael Driscoll. The committee's current goals range from making sure people shovel snow in from of their houses so children can get to school safety to planning a new bike pathway from the city hall to the Cambridge Fresh Pond area east of town. I'm excited.