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 pm at Whitcomb Hall, 17 Main Street, on the third Monday, except second Monday in January & February

2026 MEETING SCHEDULE

ZONING BOARD APPLICATIONS AND LAND USE REGULATIONS

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)
  • Adam Mulhearn - Chair (2028)
  • Anne Karasinski - Vice Chair (2027)
  • Wayne Lechlider - (2029)
  • Joe Parisi - (2029)
  • James Ward - (2027)
  • Jessica Ramsey-Sanchez - (Alternate, 2028)
  • Pete Delaney - (Alternate, 2027)
  • Vacant
  • Vacant
  • Vacant
  • Select Board Rep. (Rotating)
Please direct questions, concerns or comments about pending or proposed applications to the Assistant Town Planner, Stephon Mehu by phone at 352-7411 x108 or by email at planner@swanzeynh.gov.  Please refer to the meeting schedule for application deadlines.