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NOW FILLED - VACANCY - Berlin Planning Board

FILLED
Posted on: July 5, 2022 - 12:02pm

NOTICE OF VACANCY

Berlin Planning Board

(POSTED JULY 5, 2022)  The Town of Berlin has received notice of a Planning Board vacancy due to the resignation of Janet Campbell effective June 28, 2022.  We want to take this opportunity to thank Janet for her service to the Board and the Town of Berlin at large. Thank you, Janet!

The Town now seeks Letters of Interest from Berlin residents interested in being appointed to the Berlin Planning Board until the vacancy is filled at the May 8, 2023, Annual Town Election.  The temporary appointment requires a majority vote of the Planning and Select Boards (per Massachusetts General Law Chapter 41, Section 11).  The deadline for priority consideration is Friday, July 15, 2022.  Email a letter of interest to both PlanningBoard@townofberlin.com and Selectmen@townofberlin.com.

FAQ

What does the Planning Board do?  The Planning Board is an elected board that is charged with handling zoning and:

  • Updates the Master Plan document (see https://www.townofberlin.com/planning-board)
  • Oversees large commercial site plans (ex. Solomon Pond Mall, Highland Commons, Riverbridge)
  • Recommends Zoning Bylaw amendments to town meeting
  • Controls the subdivision control bylaws and reviews any ANR (Approval Not Required) projects
  • Works with the Building Commissioner (Zoning Enforcement Officer) and the Zoning Board of Appeals (considers whether to grant zoning exceptions through a special permit, variance, or special appeals review)

Who is on the Planning Board?  Planning Board members are elected to staggered 5-year terms.

  • Vacancy - term thru Annual Town Election - May 2023
  • Jay Teich  - term thru Annual Town Election - May 2024
  • Carolyn MacDonald  - term thru Annual Town Election - May 2025
  • R. Thomas Sanford, Jr. -  term thru Annual Town Election - May 2026
  • Timothy H. Wheeler -  - term thru Annual Town Election - May 2027

What is required of a Planning Board member?  The Planning Board regularly meets on the second and fourth Tuesday of each month at 7:30 PM in Room 218 of the Town Offices (and other dates if/when needed).  See