Zoning Board of Appeals

The purpose of the Zoning Board of Appeals is to provide elasticity in the application of the zoning regulations. Under certain conditions, the Zoning Board of Appeals may grant variances so that the regulations do not operate in an arbitrary or confiscatory manner. The variance power, however, must be sparingly exercised. Variances can be granted only where a situation falls fully within the conditions specified in state statute.

Please Note:
**The State fee for all land use applications is $60 per application.

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Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
Ryan Brais Zoning Enforcement Officer (860) 974-9135
James Rabbitt Town Planner
Lynn Krajewski Clerk 860-974-9135

Board Members

Name Title
Richard Galante Chairman (D) 11/19/19-11/18/25
Elizabeth Cartier Vice-Chair (R) 11/16/21-11/16/27
Earl Semmelrock Member (D) 11/16/21-11/16/27
Noah McNamara Member (U) 11/21/23-11/20/29
Dawson Woodard Member (D) 11/21/23-11/20/29
Debra Thompson Alternate (D) 11/19/19-11/18/25
Vacant Seat Alternate ( ) 01/04/16-11/16/21
Sean Gilmartin Alternate (D) 11/21/23-11/20/29