Planning Board

The Planning Board is responsible for administration of the Subdivision Control Laws as set forth in Massachusetts General laws Chapter 41 and the Truro Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land. The Planning Board also is the Special Permit Granting Authority for Communication Structures, Wind Generators, Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Photovoltaic Arrays and Affordable Accessory Dwelling Units and the Board issues permits for Temporary Signs.

The Truro Planning Board continues to hold meetings remotely, currently using the Zoom meeting platform. Zoom links to meetings are provided on the Town calendar and on the Planning Board’s webpage.

Any submittals relating to new or existing applications must be filed with the Town Clerk in accordance with filing deadlines found in the current Planning Board Meeting Schedule.  Please make sure that your contact information and payment are clearly attached to your submission which should include the required copies of the application, plans and attachments.  Please also submit an electronic copy of same to the Planning Department Assistant at esturdy@truro-ma.gov.

***News & Announcements:  Note that the material contained herein is from the original submission only and will not be updated.  Refer to the meeting Agenda/Packet for up-to-date information.***

Contact Liz Sturdy, Planning Department Assistant, at esturdy@truro-ma.gov or (508) 214-0935 with questions.

Board Members

Name Title
Caitlin Townsend Member-Appointment expires ATE 2027
Jack Riemer Clerk-Appointment expires-ATE 2025
Anne Greenbaum Vice Chair-Appointment expires ATE 2024
Paul Kiernan Member-Appointment expires ATE 2025
Ellery Althaus Member-Appointment expires ATE 2026
Richard Roberts Chair-Appointment expires ATE 2026
Virginia Frazier Member-Appointment Expires ATE 2028 (5yr term)