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 |
|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Torcia | Chair | 2026 (CPC* Rep. '22 - '24) |
| Cassandra Cerasuolo | Vice-Chair | 2025 |
| Russell Denver | Clerk | 2024 |
| Peter Punderson | Board Member | 2027 |
| George Kingston | Board Member | 2023 (PVPC** Rep.) |
*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.
NOTE: All plans must be submitted at least 2 weeks prior to the meeting date.
View 2023 PB Meeting Schedule and Submittal Deadlines (tentative)
Meeting Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are available prior to the meetings.