Body Overview
- Government Level: Municipal
- Jurisdiction: Town of Sterling
- Status: Current
- Authorized Seats: 5
- Current Vacancies: 1
Current Members
| Seat | Member | Selection | Service | Party | Role |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Townwide | Edith V. Shaw | Elected | Not Verified | Not Verified | — |
| Townwide | Laurel Barrett | Elected | Not Verified | Not Verified | Treasurer |
| Townwide | Robert E. Kneeland | Elected | Not Verified | Not Verified | Vice Chair |
| Commonwealth-Appointed Member | Michael Forance | Appointed | Not Verified | Not Verified | — |
| Tenant-Appointed Member | Vacant | — | — | — | — |
Official Resources
- Massachusetts General Laws chapter 121B, section 5
- Town of Sterling current Housing Authority page
- North Central Massachusetts Housing Authorities current Sterling Board page
- Sterling Housing Authority tenant-member waiver renewal
- Town of Sterling Select Board December 6th, 2023 minutes
- Town of Sterling May 9th, 2022 Annual Town Election official results
Sources and Verification
Last Verified: September 11, 2026
- Massachusetts General Laws chapter 121B, section 5 — Current Official State Law (Checked September 8, 2026)
- Town of Sterling current Housing Authority page — Current Official Body Page (Checked September 8, 2026)
- North Central Massachusetts Housing Authorities current Sterling Board page — Current Official Housing Authority Roster (Checked September 8, 2026)
- Sterling Housing Authority tenant-member waiver renewal — Official Housing Authority Record (Checked September 8, 2026)
- Town of Sterling Select Board December 6th, 2023 minutes — Official Municipal Appointment Record (Checked September 8, 2026)
- Town of Sterling May 9th, 2022 Annual Town Election official results — Official Certified Municipal Election Result (Checked September 8, 2026)
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