Planning

Planning Board Articles for Fall 2023 Town Meeting

  1. ATM November 2023 PB Article 9 Correct Technical Errors and Omissions
  2. Article 1 - Purpose and Authority - Redlined - 10.11.23
  3. Article 6 - Use Tables - Redlined - 10.11.23
  4. Article 7 - Overlay Districts - Redlined - 9.26.23
  5. Article 11 - Dimensional Regulations - Redlined - 9.26.23
  6. Article 14 - General Regulations - Redlined - 10.11.23
  7. ATM November 2023 PB Article 10 Relocate Accessory Apartments Bylaw
  8. 240-9.1 Accessory Apartments - Redlined - 3.14.23

Current Projects

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Meetings

  • 6:30 p.m.
  • Second and fourth Tuesdays of each month
  • Town Hall Selectmen's Meeting Room
    59 Town Hall Square
    Falmouth, MA 02540

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval.

Draft meeting minutes are available in the Planning Office by request.

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Members

  • Charlotte Harris, Chairman, Term expires 2024
  • Patricia Kerfoot, Vice Chairman, Term expires 2025
  • Paul Dreyer, Clerk / Secretary, Term expires 2025
  • Jim Fox, Term expires 2026
  • Robert Leary, Term expires May 2024
  • John Druley, Term expires May 2026
  • Pamela Harting-Barrat, Term expires May 2026


Duties & Responsibilities

The Planning Board studies and makes recommendations on the long-term growth of the Town while reviewing site plans and special permits under the zoning bylaw and subdivision plans under the Subdivision Control Law.


The Planning Department assists the Planning Board in the administration of its duties as well as assisting other town departments with land use responsibilities.


Planning Department FAQs

How does the Planning Department help the community? How does the Planning Board work? How can I get in touch with the Department? Answers to these questions, and more, can be found in the Department FAQ section - Click here to find out more.