Planning Board
Established under Massachusetts General Laws (Chapter 41, Section 81A) the Planning Board Members responsibilities are to prepare and implement the Comprehensive/Master Plan (MGL c 41 §81D), to make recommendations on Zoning Bylaw changes, to review and act on Preliminary & Definitive Subdivision Applications and Plans (MGL c. 41, § 81K-81GG), to review and endorse Approval Not Required (ANR) Plans, review certain Special Permit Applications, and review & act on Site Plan Reviews Applications.
| Town Center & 3A Compliant Zoning→ | Brown’s Hill Overlay District Zoning Information→ |
| FEMA Flood Maps: Important Information regarding the changes to the maps as of July 8, 2025→ | |
All written comments submitted to the Planning Board are part of the Public Records – For more information about the law, click this link: Massachusetts Freedom of Information & Public Record Law→
IMPORTANT NOTICE: The Town of Hamilton has become aware of scam e-mails or letters sent to Applicants requesting payment for fraudulent invoices.
The Town does not charge for internal review of applications prior to the opening of a Public Hearing.
Applicants will pay the application fee prior to the Public Hearing and for certain applications, the cost of postage for mailing the Public Hearing Notice. Once the Public Hearing has been opened during a public meeting, the applicant and the Board may agree that further review of the plans/site/application is necessary, and both parties will agree to the terms to hire a consultant.
If you believe you have received one of these emails, click the following link to learn how you can report the incident: Internet Crime Complaint Center (IC3) | Criminals Impersonating City and County Officials in Phishing Emails for Planning and Zoning Permits ⇒
Related Links
Forms
| Document Name | Modified Date |
|---|---|
| Stormwater Management Regulations as of September 10, 2024 | October 16, 2024 |
| Roberts-Rules-of-Order-Guidelines for Board Members as to how to make motions, conduct a meeting, etc. | May 7, 2024 |
| More Information for Board Members-Robert's Rules of Order | May 7, 2024 |
| SITE PLAN REVIEW TRAINING FROM CTPC | February 9, 2024 |
| The ANR Handbook | July 17, 2017 |
| PROCEDURAL REQUIREMENTS OF THE SUBDIVISION CONTROL LAW | February 9, 2024 |
| Roles & responsibilities of Planning & Zoning Boards -Part I | July 17, 2017 |
| December 31, 1969 | |
| ADOPTING AND AMENDING ZONING BYLAWS - Dept of Housing & Com. Dev. | July 17, 2017 |
| Town Street Map | December 13, 2022 |
Members
| Name | Term |
|---|---|
| Marnie Crouch Chair | 4/2029 |
| Emil Dahlquist Clerk | 4/2028 |
| Matthew Hamel Board Member | 4/2029 |
| William Wheaton Board Member | 4/2028 |
| Beth Herr Board Member | 4/2028 |
| Jonathan Poore Board Member | 4/2027 |
| Darcy Dale Board Member | 4/2027 |
| Bill Olson Select Board Liaison | 4/2027 |
Staff
| Name | Contact |
|---|---|
| Mark Connors Director of Planning & Inspectional Services | 978-626-5251 [email protected] |
| Mary-Ellen L. Feener Administrative Assistant | 978-626-5250 [email protected] |
