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The Zoning Board’s work is to evaluate the requests of property owners who want to use their land in ways that deviate from Swanzey’s zoning ordinance. Examples include requests for variances or special exceptions, appeals from administrative decisions and requests for equitable waivers from dimensional requirements.

Regular meetings
7:00 p.m. at Whitcomb Hall, 17 Main Street
Third Monday, except second Monday in January & February
2023 Meeting Schedule

For Zoning Board applications and the Town's land use regulations, please visit the Planning & Economic Development Department page.

Zoning Board Agendas and MinuteS
Zoning Board agendas and minutes are posted on the Town's website and at Town Hall.
Legal notices are posted on the Town website, at Town Hall, the Swanzey post office, printed in the Keene Sentinel, and sent by certified mail to abutters.

Members and Alternates
Members elected and Alternates appointed to three-year terms. (term expiration date)

Keith Thibault, Chair (2024)
Anne Laurel Karasinski (2024)
Bill Hutwelker (2025)
Bryan Rudgers (2026)
Lisa Thorne (2026)

Eric Kallio, Alternate (2024)
Wayne Lechlider, Alternate (2024)
James Ward, Alternate (2025)
Adam Mulhearn, Alternate (2026)
Vacant, Alternate (2024)

Please direct questions, concerns or comments about pending or proposed applications to the Town Planner, Sarah Bollinger by phone at 352-7411 x108 or by e-mail at planner@swanzeynh.gov Please refer to the meeting schedule for application deadlines.

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