After more than a year-and-a-half of delay, Luke Travis has been appointed to the town's redevelopment authority.

The redevelopment authority was formed in the fall of 2006 to revitalize the town's blighted areas, beginning with the dilapidated downtown.

The board is composed of four members appointed by the board of selectmen and one member, Travis, appointed by the state; however, Travis' application had not been acted on for nearly two years.

He has attended all of the board's meetings, but was unable to participate as an official member until the appointment.

Travis is a lawyer concentrating in the areas of estate planning, Medicaid planning, real estate conveyancing, land use, zoning, estate administration and small business representation. He has lived in Plainville for 13 years. "Luke's legal experience will prove very beneficial to his work on the redevelopment authority board and to the Town of Plainville," said state Sen. Scott Brown, R-Wrentham, in a written statement.

"We are happy to bring him on board."

Additionally, the redevelopment authority is still looking for someone interested in filling a new vacancy on the board. The committee meets once a month and is responsible for creating and implementing plans for redevelopment.

If you're interested in serving, fill out an availability card at town hall or call the selectmen's office at 508-695-3010, ext. 11.

Another opening

The school committee also has a vacancy on the board. Interested candidates must be a registered voter in the Town of Plainville and should complete an availability card at the selectmen's office in town hall this week.

The school committee and board of selectmen will be interviewing potential candidates at 6 p.m. Wednesday, July 16 in the Jackson School media center, and will make a joint appointment for the one-year term. Interested candidates with any questions should call school committee Chairman Patrick Murphy at 508-695-3350.

Yard sale helps pets

Here's a reminder that the second annual Stuff for Strays yard sale to benefit Angelcat Haven Feline Rescue is scheduled for Saturday, July 12 from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Desco Electronics at 36 Bacon Square. Proceeds from the event help stray and homeless cats in the area.

The heavy rain date is Sunday, July 13. Gently used items including furniture, home accessories, baby clothes, toys, kitchenware, books, CDs, electronics and much more will be available for purchase, as well as baked goods, cold drinks, handmade organic catnip mats and cat toys.

There will also be a DJ to keep shoppers entertained.

ACH President Angela Frankudakis said she hopes to raise $2,000 through the event. For more information call 508-203-4240 or visit www.angelcathaven.com.

Read in your pajamas

All ages are welcome to join the library's Pajama Party on Monday, July 14 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., featuring the book "Where the Wild Things Are" by Maurice Sendak.

Make your own paper hat and boat, and play popcorn and hot potato and other party games. And don't forget to wear your pajamas to the Plainville Public Library at 198 South St. (Route 1A). Visit www.plainvillepubliclibrary.org for more fun summer programs.

LAUREN CARTER can be reached at lauren-carter@hotmail.com.