Candidate for 1 Year Term.Five residents: three are elected by the Town, one is appointed by the Mass Department of Community Affairs, and one is a Housing Authority resident who is appointed by the Select Board. The Authority is charged with planning, constructing, operating and maintaining public housing for families, veterans and elderly of low income. The Authority hires an executive director who manages the day-day operations of the properties (Barton Road, Waldo Court, River Street, Weston Road, Washington Street, and Morton Circle).The budget for the Housing Authority is appropriated by the State. The Board meets monthly and at other times as required.