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The Planning Board reviews building projects in the City through zoning and subdivision regulations and is charged with adopting comprehensive and study plans for the city.

The Planning Board generally meets the 2nd and 4th Thursday of each month. For Agendas, see www.northamptonma.gov/opd and click on Agendas and Minutes.

Stephen Gilson, Chair (term expires 2011)
Jennifer Dieringer, Vice Chair (term expires 2014)
Katharine Baker (term expires 2015)
Francis Johnson (term expires 2014)
George Kohout, Vice Chair (term expires 2013)
Marilyn Richards (term expires 2011)
Mark Sullivan, (nominated to term expires 2015)

Vacant--, Associate Member (term expires 2011)
Vacant----, Associate Member (term expires 2012)

All terms expire in March of the given year

Zoning Revisions Committee

The Planning Board also appoints Zoning Revisions Committee. This Committee assists the Board in identifying, developing, and recommending zoning ordinances that serve to implement the Northampton Sustainability Plan.

Click here for more about the ZRC.

Staff Contact

Carolyn Misch, AICP, Senior Land Use Planner & Permits Manager
Office of Planning & Development
210 Main Street, Rm 11, City Hall
Northampton, MA 01060
413.587.1287
413.587.1264
email: CMisch@NorthamptonMA.gov

Click here for the Office of Planning and Development home page