Planning Board

Meetings

Planning Board meetings are held the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month. The Planning Department accepts new applications for projects pursuant to these Public Hearing Procedures (PDF).

If you have questions, would like to discuss a potential or pending project application, or submit written comments to the Planning Board, please contact Jeff Bagg (jbagg@easthamptonma.gov).

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

View Most Recent Agendas and Minutes

Current Applications, Agenda Items, and Recently Approved Decisions

The following applications are either currently under review by the Board in public meeting or are scheduled for an upcoming agenda:

282 Loudville Road - Multifamily (up to 15 new single family dwellings) - The initial Public Hearing for this project will be held hybrid (virtual and in person) on November 28, 2023

Click here to view the written Decision for Sierra Vista Commons filed with the City Clerk on November 21, 2023.

Click here to view the Planning Board approved plans dated November 14, 2023.

Members

• Jesse Belcher-Timme, Chairperson
• Christopher Cockshaw
• Harry Schumann
• James Zarvis
• Daniel J. Hartman
• Kenneth Iavecchia, Associate Member
  
  

Overview

The Planning Board reviews most development projects in the city including residential and commercial properties. This is done through subdivision regulation, site plan approval, and the issuance of special permits. Additionally, the Board proposes amendments to the Zoning Ordinance and is the keeper of the City's Master Plan.