Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee

Sharon Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee unanimously approves three budget reallocations at May 20 supplementary session. Committee Chair Jennifer Illuzzi led votes to shift $612 in canceled Community Speak Out custodial fees toward sensory-friendly equipment for town events and to redirect

Sharon's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee unanimously approved March and April meeting minutes and discussed multiple community initiatives. Committee Chair Jennifer Illuzzi reported that budgeted costs for a DEI-sponsored Juneteenth celebration exceeded current needs, prompting discussion

Sharon's Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee unanimously approved its Strategic Plan following minor amendments during an April 9 Zoom meeting. Chair Jennifer Illuzzi, moving the vote with eight members present, accommodated the meeting time for Passover observance. Matthew Zinno spoke about

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee votes to co-sponsor Pride Festival and backs community event fees. The committee unanimously approved co-sponsorship of the 7th Annual Sharon Pride Festival on May 31, waiving the standard venue fee, per motion by Vice Chair Kim Hokanson. Members also voted 5

Sharon Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee approves Juneteenth and school correspondence. The committee voted unanimously to co-sponsor the 2026 Juneteenth initiative with $395 allocated for Department of Conservation & Recreation rental and application fees. A letter to the School Committee