Planning Board

Overview

The Planning Department conducts all statutory planning and permitting functions in a timely manner and with unbiased professionalism, fosters community pride, a sense of place and understanding, and confidence about the future direction of the Town. It also advocates sustainable growth to improve the quality of human life and lessen the burdens on wildlife and natural resources.

The Planning Board meets every first and third Monday of the month in the Upper Town Hall meeting room on the third floor of the Town Hall. The Planning Board can be contacted at 508-473-2679 or by e-mail.

Responsibilities

The responsibilities of the Planning Department include:

  • Providing wide-range support to the Boards and Committees of Mendon.
  • Engaging in long-range planning for Mendon.
  • Maintaining and further developing the Town's Zoning bylaw and Subdivision Rules.
  • Enforcing the zoning and other Town bylaws.
  • Other community improvements and fulfilling various State and Federally required reporting and monitoring functions.

Members are elected to 5 year Terms.

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Gail L. Wellman Administrative Assistant (508) 473-2679
Dylan Lindholm Junior Planner
Jack Hunter Town Planner 508-858-6203

Board Members

Name Title
William Ambrosino Chairman / CMRPC Rep (May 12,2026)
Damon Tinio Vice Chairman (May 18, 2027)
Barry Iadarola Member / Land Use Committee Rep (May 13, 2025)
John Vandersluis Member (May 14, 2024)
Jason Krauss Member (Term Expires May 16, 2028)