Planning Board Opening After Member Vacates Position

The town of Swampscott is looking for an interested resident to fill a recent vacancy on the town's Planning Board.

Any resident who has an interest in the development of Swampscott is encouraged to submit a letter of interest to the Board of Selectmen, said town Personnel Manager Nancy Lord.

The Planning Board is tasked with a number of key elements for the town: adopting a master plan, conducting land-use studies, reviewing and approving subdivision applications, overseeing the evolution of the Zoning By-Law, and performing site plan reviews for project developments, the manager said.

Town Planner Pete Kane said the board meets once a month, typically for two to three hours. On occasion the board holds a special meeting.

Board members are also asked to review plans for projects slated to come to the board, he said. The members may do this review electronically from home.

The board opening arose after Pat Jones stepped down, due to increased commitments at work, the town planner said.

The vacancy will be filled by a joint vote (appointment) by the Board of Selectmen and Planning Board. As the Planning Board is an elected board in Swampscott, the appointed member will remain on the Planning Board until the next election at which time they can then run for the open seat.

Interested residents are encouraged to speak with the town planner to learn more about the role on the board. (781) 596-8829

Town Hall is open Monday through Thursday, 8 to 4:30 p.m., and 8 to noon on Fridays.

Swampscott Town Hall 
22 Monument Avenue
Swampscott, MA 01907