The Planning Board is responsible for the Town’s overall planning and future development. This includes approval of subdivision and site plans, as well as updating the Master Plan, land use regulations, and developing and maintaining the Capital Improvements Program (CIP).
When Do We Meet?
Meetings are held regularly on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday of each month beginning at 7:00 pm or as posted and are held in the Meeting House.
In order to have enough time to process your application and notice the hearing, applications must be submitted at least 21 days before the meeting. See the upcoming meetings and application deadlines here.
How Should You Contact Us?
Email or call our staff!
They can help you with any questions and can accept applications.
| Staff Member | Position | Phone | |
| Michelle Hammond | Secretary | 603-848-2059 | planningboard@canterburynh.gov |
| Jan Stout | Land Use Administrator | 603-783-9955 ext. 10 | landuseadministrator@canterburynh.gov |
Want To Join?
The Board consists of 7 members and up to 5 alternates. Members run for office, are elected yearly at town meeting, and hold three-year terms. Alternates are appointed by the Planning Board and serve three-year terms.
Click here to learn about running for office!
Resources
- Fee Schedule
- Zoning Ordinance
- Maps
- 2025 Meetings and Submission Deadlines
- Planning Board Rules of Procedure and Bylaws
- Master Plan
- Forms and Applications
- Waiver Request Form
- Lot Merger Application
- Site Plan Review
- Excavation and Reclamation
- Subdivision
- Pre-Application Conceptual Consultation
| Board Members | Position | Term Expiration |
| Greg Meeh | Chair | 2027 |
| John Schneider | Vice-Chair | 2025 |
| Joshua Gordon | Member | 2025 |
| Logan Synder | Member | 2026 |
| Megan Portnoy | Member | 2027 |
| Rich Marcou | Member | 2026 |
| Brendan O’Donnell | Alternate | 2027 |
| Hillary Nelson | Alternate | 2026 |
| Jonas Sanborn | Alternate | 2027 |
| Kent Ruesswick | Selectboard Representative |
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