Planning Board

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.

The Truro Planning Board continues to hold meetings remotely, currently using the ZOOM meeting platform. ZOOM links to meetings are provided on the Town calendar and on the Planning Board’s webpage.

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

Board Members

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