Planning Board

Meetings

2024 PB photo- updated

Seated L to R:  Sandra Crystall (Vice Chair), Don Berube, Jr. (Chair), Adam Sandahl (Secretary)

Standing L to R:   Karri Makinen (Director), Mike Lawton, Jonathan Pietrangelo, Kip McDaniel (Selectman Representative), Jessica Duke, Ben Davis


Planning Board Members

Members are appointed by the Bow Board of Selectmen.
  • Don Berube, Jr., Chairman (2027)
  • Sandra Crystall, Vice Chairman (2026)
  • Jonathan Pietrangelo (2028)
  • Michael Lawton (2027)
  • Jessica Duke, Secretary (2028)
  • Kristen Hayden (2027)
  • Ben Davis, Alt.(2027)
  • Casey DeStefano, Alt. (2028)
  • Levi Barry, Alt. (2028)
  • Kip McDaniel Selectman Rep.
  • Chris Nicolopoulos Selectman Alt. 

Responsibilities


New Hampshire statutes (RSA 674:1, 5, 35, and 43) establish the duties of the Planning Board.


Among the duties are the responsibility to:

  • Prepare and administer land development regulations such as subdivision regulations and site plan review regulations
  • Prepare and update the Town Master Plan
  • Prepare recommendations for amendments to the zoning ordinance and zoning map
  • Prepare recommendations for programs for municipal development, programs for the erection of public structures, and programs for municipal improvements

Current Activities

  • Oversee the construction of new Town roads and the development of sites
  • Review and approve or disapprove proposals for subdivisions and site development
  • Update the Land Subdivision Regulations and Site Plan Review Regulations
  • Update the Zoning Ordinance