Planning Board
Members of the Planning Board are appointed by the Town Council. The responsibilities and duties of the Planning Board are:
- Review and approval of site plans
- Review and approval of subdivision applications
- Review and approval of sign plans
- Review proposed changes to the Land Use Ordinance and advise the Town Council
- Participate in updating or amending the Municipal Comprehensive Plan
- Review any matter referred to the Board by the Town Council or Code Enforcement Officer
Planning Board Meetings
Planning Board meetings are usually held once per month on the first Monday, except when there are no items on the agenda. Meetings take place at the Fairfield Community Center, 61 Water Street, in the Council Chambers. Exceptions posted here: Meeting Agendas and Minutes
Board Members
The Fairfield Planning Board is made up of five (5) primary members and two (2) alternate members. Members are appointed by the Town Council to a five (5) year term, staggered so that one member is appointed each year. When there is a permanent vacancy, the Town Council appoints a new member for the remainder of the unexpired term. Below are the current Planning Board members:
Name | Term Ends |
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Charles Matthews |
2027 |
Kevin Violette, Chairman | 2027 |
Monica Towne | 2025 |
Lawrence Higgins |
2024 |
Maxwell Kenney | 2024 |
Vacant, Alternate | 2027 |
Andrew Carlton, Alternate | 2025 |