Templeton — Templeton Agricultural Commission Chair Carrie Novak told residents Oct. 6 the commission is currently one member short of a full complement and that appointments to the commission are made by the town’s selectmen.

"We are, at present short of a quorum, so we will not be making any decisions unless 1 of our members does is able to come and is running late," Novak said at the start of the informational meeting. She later said one currently appointed member is "extremely busy" and may not renew, leaving the commission with four active members instead of five.

Novak clarified the appointment process: "We are not elected. We are appointed," she said, instructing interested residents to submit names to the selectmen if they want to join. Because the Oct. 6 meeting lacked a quorum, the commission made no formal decisions; it did take a routine motion to adjourn. The motion to adjourn was moved by Andre Chartier, seconded by Carrie Novak and carried by voice vote.