School Committee member Cliff Sylvia announced his retirement from the position on Wednesday night following the committee's final meeting of the year.

“I will not be seeking re-election,” said Sylvia, whose term ends in 2017. “I hope that I made a small impact on the School Committee.”

Sylvia has held the position for  five, three-year terms. He urged community members who “care about students” to pull nomination papers for April's Town Elections.

Sylvia ended the night and the year on a positive note, but did not explain the details of his decision.

“I have to my admit that my terms on the School Committee have been very, very rewarding,” he said.