Planning & Development

Mission Statement

We provide a friendly environment to effectively guide applicants through the zoning and subdivision processes, serving as a point of contact for economic development while preserving, protecting and improving our water resources and maintaining the best qualities of our rural environment.

Who We Are - What We Do:

Director of Planning & Development:

  • Advisory Staff Member: Economic Development Commission (EDC), Mill Sites Redevelopment Advisory Committee (MSRAC), Planning & Zoning Commission (PZC)
  • Point of contact for economic development inquiries
  • Seek out and apply for Federal, State and private foundation grant funding
  • Administer and monitor grant funded projects
  • Develop and oversee long-term planning initiatives
  • Oversee the implementation of the Town's Plan of Conservation and Development
  • Process all requests that go before the Small Cities (Redevelopment) Commission

Zoning Enforcement Officer

  • Advisory Staff Member: Planning & Zoning Commission, Zoning Board of Appeals
  • Process all zoning reviews & permits
  • Process and review all applications that go before the Planning and Zoning Commission
  • Process and review all applications that go before the Zoning Board of Appeals
  • Provide interpretation for zoning and subdivision regulations
  • Carry out enforcement and implementation of policies established by the Planning & Zoning Commission, as articulated in the Zoning Regulations and the Subdivision Regulations of the Town of Thompson, as amended
  • Greet and direct residents, developers and other applicants needing assistance
  • Enforce the Town of Thompson Junk Vehicle Ordinance

Conservation Officer

  • Advisory Staff Member: Conservation Commission, Planning & Zoning Commission (upon request of PZC)
  • Oversee conservation efforts and ensure protection of the Town's valuable resources

Wetlands Agent

  • Advisory Staff Member: Inland Wetlands Commission, Planning & Zoning Commission
  • Oversee the protection of the Town's wetland resources
  • Assist residents and developers wishing to develop within regulated areas
  • Enforce the Town's Inland Wetlands and Watercourses Regulations

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Cynthia Dunne Zoning Enforcement Officer 860-923-9475 ext. 2
Tyra Penn-Gesek Director of Planning & Development 860-923-9475 ext 1
Hiring in Progress Conservation Officer and Wetlands Agent 860-923-1852