Are you looking to make a meaningful impact in Edgemont? The Edgemont Community Council (ECC) is seeking volunteers to join our committees and contribute to the future of our community.
About the ECC: We are Edgemont’s advocacy and civic engagement organization. The ECC represents our community’s interests and advocates for Edgemont at all levels of government. We maintain relationships at the town, county, state, and federal levels to advance issues that affect the Edgemont community. We are the only Edgemont community organization that represents all residents – newcomers, parents of current students, and empty nesters alike.
The Edgemont Community Council also builds community by planning events and supporting organizations that foster engagement and spirit. Each of Edgemont’s eight neighborhoods is represented on the ECC Board of Directors, and we coordinate with neighborhood associations where they exist.
Signature community events supported by the ECC include the Crane’s Pond Halloween Parade, Menorah Lighting, Tree Lighting, and Carol Sing events; an annual community-wide service event; and the Edgemont Lunar New Year Celebration in partnership with the Edgemont Chinese Association. The ECC also sponsors the non-partisan School Board Nominating Committee (SBNC) and the Edgemont Newcomers Club.
The ECC maintains five standing committees, which are:
– ECC Nominating: Helps identify and recruit community members to get involved with the ECC and manages the School Board Nominating Committee membership election process.
– Governmental Affairs: Monitors and advocates on public policy and government activity that impacts Edgemont, including land use.
– Newcomers: Plans gatherings for new residents in Edgemont to get to know each other and the greater community.
– Programming: Plans and assists with community-wide events to bring residents together and foster community spirit and belonging.
– Public Safety: Advocates for public safety initiatives to improve the quality of life in Edgemont, including initiatives related to traffic, sidewalks, and pedestrian safety.
This year, the ECC will also be establishing a Special Committee on Environmental Education, which aims to educate Edgemont residents about environmental issues and local initiatives while promoting a sustainable lifestyle — such as reducing food waste, planting native plants/removing invasive plants, and adopting eco-friendly lawn care.
Each committee meets regularly, with varying schedules. The ECC Board of Directors meets monthly — typically the first Monday of each month from September through June — in the Edgemont High School Faculty Lounge. All Edgemont residents are welcome to attend.
Our first meeting of the new membership year will be this coming Monday, September 8 at 8:00 PM in the EHS Faculty Lounge. You can view our full meeting schedule here. If you’re interested in getting involved and being considered for a committee, join us on Monday and/or email us at NomCom@EdgemontECC.org.
We hope to see you on September 8 or at an ECC event this year!
Sincerely,
Dylan F. Pyne
President, The Edgemont Community Council
P.S. Haven’t joined the ECC for the 2025–2026 membership year? You can do so here. Thank you for supporting civic engagement in Edgemont!