Planning & Development
Mission Statement
We provide a friendly environment to effectively guide applicants through the zoning and subdivision processes, serving as a point of contact for economic development while preserving, protecting and improving our water resources and maintaining the best qualities of our rural environment.
Who We Are - What We Do:
Director of Planning & Development:
- Advisory Staff Member: Economic Development Commission (EDC), Mill Sites Redevelopment Advisory Committee (MSRAC), Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC)
- Point of contact for economic development inquiries
- Seek out and apply for Federal, State and private foundation grant funding
- Administer and monitor grant funded projects
- Develop and oversee long-term planning initiatives
- Oversee the implementation of the Town's Plan of Conservation and Development
- Process all requests that go before the Small Cities (Redevelopment) Commission
Zoning Enforcement Officer
- Advisory Staff Member: Planning & Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals
- Process all zoning reviews & permits
- Process and review all applications that go before the Planning and Zoning Commission
- Process and review all applications that go before the Zoning Board of Appeals
- Provide interpretation for zoning and subdivision regulations
- Carry out enforcement and implementation of policies established by the Planning & Zoning Commission, as articulated in the Zoning Regulations and the Subdivision Regulations of the Town of Thompson, as amended
- Greet and direct residents, developers and other applicants needing assistance
- Enforce the Town of Thompson Junk Vehicle Ordinance
Conservation Officer
- Advisory Staff Member: Conservation Commission, Planning & Zoning Commission (upon request of PZC)
- Oversee conservation efforts and ensure protection of the Town's valuable resources
Wetlands Agent
- Advisory Staff Member: Inland Wetlands Commission, Planning & Zoning Commission
- Oversee the protection of the Town's wetland resources
- Assist residents and developers wishing to develop within regulated areas
- Enforce the Town's Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Regulations
Staff Contacts
Name | Title | Phone |
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Cynthia Dunne | Zoning Enforcement Officer | 860-923-9475 ext. 2 |
Tyra Penn-Gesek | Director of Planning & Development | 860-923-9475 ext 1 |
Hiring in Progress | Conservation Officer and Wetlands Agent | 860-923-1852 |