Want to Join Your Local Community Board? Info Sessions Begin Tonight

Here’s a reminder that information sessions get underway tonight for people interested in joining one of New York’s 59 community boards.  Half of all members will be appointed or re-appointed by the borough presidents, in consultation with City Council members this coming spring,  Applications are due January 18.  The first info session takes place this evening at 6:30 p.m. in the Municipal Building at 1 Centre Street.  There’s another session January 8th. More details here.  If you’re thinking of applying, it’s a good idea to check out a community board meeting.  The next Community Board 3 gathering is next Tuesday, December 18, 6:30 p.m., at P.S. 20, 166 Essex Street.