Planning Board

IMPORTANT NOTICE:

Applicants:  Please be aware that scammers are sending invoices to applicants after they receive permits/approvals, purporting to be from the Planning Department and requesting payment for review services.  These look real, as they contain case numbers and other specific information relating to the application.  This is a scam; the Planning Department does not bill for its services.  Please call us if you have any questions.

Overview

The Planning Board is responsible for administration of the Subdivision Control Laws as set forth in Massachusetts General laws Chapter 41 and the Truro Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land. The Planning Board also is the Special Permit Granting Authority for Communication Structures, Wind Generators, Large-Scale Ground-Mounted Photovoltaic Arrays, and the Board issues permits for Temporary Signs.

Meetings

Please check the Town Calendar and Agendas for meeting information. The Truro Planning Board will hold a combination of hybrid/Zoom/livestream meetings through 2026. Zoom links to meetings are provided on the Town calendar and on the Planning Board's webpage.

Members

• Richard Roberts, Member
  Appointment expires ATE 2026
• Anne Greenbaum, Vice Chair
  Appointment expires ATE 2027
• Eric Jansen, Member 
  Appointment expires ATE 2028
• Ellery Althaus, Chair
  Appointment expires ATE 2026
• Virginia Frazier, Clerk
  Appointment expires ATE 2028 (5-year term)
• Harlen Howard, Member
  Appointment expires ATE 2028
• Caitlin Townsend, Member
  Appointment expires ATE 2027

Contact Liz Sturdy, Planning Department Assistant, at esturdy@truro-ma.gov or (508) 214-0935 with questions

Agendas & Minutes

Agendas are available prior to the meetings. Minutes are available following approval. View the previous and most recent agendas and minutes via the calendar below.