Planning Board
The Planning Board of East Longmeadow is the Special Permit Granting Authority and sole approvers of residential, commercial, and business subdivisions, as well as ANR plans. The Planning and Community Development Department staff serves as the professional and technical staff for the processing of applications for those types of projects.
All Statutes, powers and duties of the Planning Board are prescribed in M.G.L. chapter 41, sections 70 to 72 and 81A to 81I, inclusive, as amended.
Appointed Members & Terms
The Planning Board has five (5) members serving staggered five (5) year terms - one (1) member appointed each year. Board members are appointed by the Town Manager.
| Name | Position | Term End |
|---|---|---|
| Russell Denver | Chair | 2024 |
| Cassandra Cerasuolo | Vice-Chair | 2025 |
| Robert Tirrell | Clerk | 2026 |
| Peter Punderson | Board Member | 2027 (PVPC** Rep '24) |
| William Fonseca | Board Member | 2028 (CPC* Rep '24) |
*Community Preservation Committee
**Pioneer Valley Planning Commission
Planning Board Meetings
Meeting Schedule
The Planning Board is scheduled to meet on the first and third Tuesday of each month, at 6:00 p.m., with the exception of legal holidays or in the instance of no pending cases. Meetings are currently being held in-person in the COA Media Room at Pleasant View Senior Center, 328 North Main Street, East Longmeadow, MA 01028; see agendas below for meeting information.
View 2023 PB Meeting Schedule and Submittal Deadlines (tentative)
*The October 3, 2023 meeting is canceled due to no upcoming cases*
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available at least 48 hours prior to the meetings.
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