Local Massachusetts Cultural Council

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.
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Members

  • Jennifer Gousie
    Chair
    Term Expires 2026
  • Cathy Pegg
    Member
    Term Expires 2026
  • Brenda Watkinson
    Member
    Term Expires 2026
  • Jill Machado
    Member
    Term Expires 2027
  • Mollie Roque
    Member
    Term Expires 2028
  • Lauren Ruo
    Member
    Term Expires 2028
  • Deb Ryan
    Member
    Term Expires 2028
  • Frank Woodworth
    Member
    Term Expires 2028

Overview

In Massachusetts, public funding for the arts, humanities, and interpretive sciences is provided through a central state agency - the Massachusetts Cultural Council (MCC) - and through a network of Local Cultural Councils (LCCs) that serve every city and town in the state.

The LCCs award grants to support a broad range of cultural activities including field trips. The funds are awarded to a school, a town department, an organization, or an individual.

The Plainville LCC is responsible for making the final decisions on how to best serve the cultural needs of Plainville in selecting grant recipients and the amount of each grant.