Members

• Peter Brunette, Chair
• Edwin Bones, Vice Chair
• Michael DellaVecchia, Secretary
• Charlie St. Clair
• Sarah Jenna
• Jewel Fox
• Fire Chief Kirk Beattie - Administrative Official (City Manager’s designee)
• Alternates: Jay Forester, Brett Beliveau, Stacy Soucy
• David Bownes, City Council Representative
• Richard MacNeill, Ex-Officio Position (City Manager’s designee)

This Board consists of 9 members who are appointed by the Council to staggered 3-year terms expiring in June. In addition, there is one member appointed as the City Manager’s designee, 1 administrative official appointed by the Council and 1 City Councilor who serves as an ex-officio member.

About the Board

The Planning Board is responsible for the development of a Master Plan for the development of the city. The Planning Board has the power to approve or disapprove subdivisions in accordance with RSA 674:35 and has the power to approve or disapprove site plans for the development or change or expansion of use of tracts for nonresidential uses or for multifamily uses as defined in RSA 674:43. The Capital Improvement Plan for the City also falls under the jurisdiction of the Planning Board.

For further information please email Planning or call them at 603-527-1264.