Planning Board

Responsibilities of the Planning Board Pic_Chapt 30 

The Municipal Land Use Law states that the Planning Board shall have responsibility for:

  • Preparation and adoption of the Master Plan
  • Subdivision and site plan review
  • Review and adoption the official map
  • Review of the Capital Improvement Program
  • Variances and certain building permits in conjunction with subdivision, site plan and conditional use approval
  • Identification and report to the governing body, any provisions of a proposed development regulation, revision, or amendment which are inconsistent with the Master Plan; make recommendations concerning these inconsistencies

The Planning Board may:

  • Participate in the preparation and review of programs or laws required by state or federal law or regulation
  • Assemble data on a continuing basis as part of a continuous planning process
  • Perform such other advisory duties as are assigned to it by ordinance or resolution of the governing body for the aid and assistance of the governing body or other agencies or officers

Meetings  

All Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00 p.m., First floor meeting room, Town Hall.

2023 Meeting Schedule

2023 Annual Notice

This schedule is modified from time to time, so it is always best to check with our office to find out about any changes to our schedule and agenda.

Important Documents  


Members  

NameClassTerm LengthTerm Expiration
Mayor Domenico (DJ) LuccarelliClass I One YearDecember 31, 2023
Don AquilanoMayor's DesigneeOne YearDecember 31, 2023
Jeff AckersonClass IIOne YearDecember 31, 2023
Kim LaMountainClass IIIOne YearDecember 31, 2023
Scott Silberman,
Vice Chair		Class IVFour YearsDecember 31, 2026
William KastningClass IV Four YearsDecember 31, 2023

Joyce Ploussas,
Chairperson		Class IV Four YearsDecember 31, 2024
Ron EmmaClass IVFour YearsDecember 31, 2025
Wes FaganClass IV Four YearsDecember 31, 2026
Tom KingClass IVFour YearsDecember 31, 2025
Samantha PolovinaClass IV (Alternate #1)Two YearsDecember 31, 2024
Kristy O'ConnorClass IV (Alternate #2)Two YearsDecember 31, 2023


Planning Board Professionals  

  • Planner: Kate Keller, P.P./AICP
  • Engineer: Robert Mullin, P.E.
  • Board Attorney: Martin F. Pfleger, Esq.

NOTICE OF PLANNING BOARS MEETING

Planning Board Regular Meeting:  JUNE 20, 2023

TOPIC:   PB2023-A  Somerset Development I Urban Renewal

ZONING BOARD DOCUMENTS:

PB2023-A SOMERSET DEVELOPMENT DOCUMENTS

Useful Links  

Planning Board Agenda and Meeting Minutes

How to Volunteer  

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