Schedule
The Planning Board generally meets on the 4th Monday of each month at 6:30 pm. Click here to view the City Meetings calendar.
Staff Support
Mari Brunner, Senior Planner
Evan Clements, Planner
Megan Fortson, Planner
Emily Duseau, Planning Technician
p: 603-352-5440
Further Information
Planning Board Regulations (Article 20- Subdivision Regulations, Article 21 – Site Development Standards, Article 26 – Application Procedures of Ch. 100 Land Development Code)
Planning Board Rules of Procedure (Adopted 8/22/2022)
Planning Board Presubmission Meeting
The Planning Board’s Pre-submission Meeting is generally scheduled to take place on the 1st Thursday of each month in the Conference Room on the 2nd Floor of Keene City Hall, unless otherwise noted on the City calendar. Please contact City staff in the Community Development Department to schedule time on the Pre-submission Meeting Agenda. Walk-ins are accepted.
The pre-submission meeting is an opportunity for potential applicants to discuss questions and review draft plans with City staff in the Community Development, Public Works, Fire, and Police Departments prior to submitting a formal application to the City for development review. This meeting is advisory only.
Please note: Applicants for a Major Site Plan or Subdivision Application must attend some form of a pre-submission meeting with City staff in advance of application submission.
Planning Board Applications
View the Applications and Forms page to download applications in PDF format or contact the Community Development Department for paper copies.
*IMPORTANT: Beware of wire fraud scams, where scammers impersonate City officials to trick applicants into wiring money for fake fees. These scammers often use official names and logos to request immediate payment for ‘approved’ applications. In some cases, scammers send fake invoices and request that funds be wired. We do not request wire transfers. Always verify, in person at City Hall or by phone at (603) 352-5440, if you receive a request for payment for the various applications listed here, and do not wire transfer funds.
Master Plan
The current master plan for the City of Keene was adopted by the Planning Board on Monday, September 29, 2025.
View the Adopted 2025 Comprehensive Master Plan (PDF)
What is a Master Plan?
A Master Plan is a long-range plan for a community that provides guidance for city-wide growth and development patterns, investments, and initiatives. It provides the foundation for determining effective public policy, master planning, and land use decisions for the future. In addition, it serves as the guiding policy document for many of the City’s most critical decisions, such as redevelopment decisions, zoning changes, and capital investments. A Master Plan should reflect the needs, values, and priorities of the community while safeguarding the City’s sense of place, history, and natural resources.
Why is the Master Plan Important?
While the Master Plan is not a legal document, it does provide the legal basis for zoning and other land use regulations. In New Hampshire, a Master Plan with a Vision Section and a Future Land Use Section is required in order for a local community to enact zoning, establish a capital improvement program, or adopt a historic district. The Master Plan also establishes the legal standing for implementation of ordinances and other planning board regulations. State statute recommends that communities update their master plans every 5-10 years.
Learn more about the creation of the 2025 Master Plan – Visit the Vision Keene 20-Forward Portal
Active Members:
| First Name | Last Name | Type | Term Expires | |
| 1 | David | Bergeron | Regular | 12/31/2028 |
| 2 | Harold | Farrington | Chair | 12/31/2027 |
| 3 | Michael | Hoefer | Regular | 12/31/2028 |
| 4 | Roberta | Mastrogiovanni | Vice-Chair | 12/31/2026 |
| 5 | Kenneth | Kost | Regular | 12/31/2028 |
| 6 | Andrew | Madison | Regular | 12/31/2028 |
| 7 | Jay | Kahn | Mayor | 12/31/2025 |
| 8 | Position | Vacant | Staff | 12/31/2021 |
| 9 | Molly | Ellis | Councilor | 12/31/2027 |
| 10 | Stephon | Mehu | Alternate | 12/31/2026 |
| 11 | Vacant | Position | Alternate | 12/31/2026 |
| 12 | Tammy | Adams | Alternate | 12/31/2026 |
| 13 | Position | Vacant | Alternate | 12/31/2026 |
| 14 | Joseph | Cocivera | Alternate | 12/31/2027 |
| Last updated: | 02/09/2026 |
Minutes are posted after they have been adopted by the public body. If you do not see the set of minutes you need on the website, please contact the City Clerk’s Office.
