Communications Committee updates volunteer-matching tool, plans AI training
Communications Committee discussed volunteer-matching tool development and planned mandatory AI training for town employees.
Communications Committee · Meeting of August 13, 2026
BELCHERTOWN — Communications Committee discussed volunteer-matching tool development and planned mandatory AI training for town employees. The committee reviewed progress on a questionnaire tool designed to match residents to committees based on interest and expertise; Committee Chair Chris Martin noted the HTML-based tool will include timing and availability factors. Vice Chair Ed Comeau reported the town's AI policy has been rolled out and is undergoing clarifications; he drafted a 45- to 60-minute mandatory training session for town employees.
Communication Manager Kate Nadeau reported strong newsletter engagement with 698 subscribers, an 81 percent open rate, and a 20 percent click rate in August. Nadeau is developing job descriptions for three college interns to inventory documents, gather facilities data, and research town history. Veteran member Mark Spiro announced his departure from the committee.
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Source: the Communications Committee meeting of August 13, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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