Planning Board
Establishing Authority
State Law, Town Charter, Land Use and Development Code and Planning Board, Ordinance.
Duties & Meetings
All Private Way, Subdivision, Major Site Plan and Special Exception applications are reviewed by the Planning Board.
The Board meets regularly on the first Monday of the month, unless it is a holiday; in which case, the regular meeting is scheduled for the second Monday of the month.
If warranted by the number of pending or newly submitted applications, a second monthly meeting may be called, typically for the third Monday of the month.
Meetings are held at 7:00 p.m. at the Gorham Municipal Center in the Council Chambers.
Guidelines for Public Participation
Public participation is encouraged. This document will assist with the process: Planning Board Project Review Process Guide
Membership and Terms
Planning Board members are appointed by the Town Council for a three (3) year term. The Board is comprised of up to seven (7) members. Current members and their terms are displayed below.
Board Members
Name | Title | Term Expires |
---|---|---|
James Hager
| Chairman | 2026 |
William Benson
| Vice Chairman | 2026 |
David Burrows
| Secretary | 2025 |
Rob Delaney
| 2027 | |
Russell Frank
| 2025 | |
Barbara Nichols
| 2027 | |
David Walsh
| 2025 |