The Norwich Planning Commission has seven members appointed by the Selectboard to four year terms. Their responsibilities are described in Vermont Statute (VSA 24) and include:
- Preparing a town plan
- Preparing zoning and subdivision regulations based on the town plan
- Conducting studies on other planning issues
- Making recommendations to the Selectboard
In conformance with Act 92 the Commission meets via Zoom. Video recordings of these meetings are archived at:
https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCGkvEL_tBXHTPr3V7FN1N_Q
Meeting schedules and agendas are posted on the bulletin boards in and in front of Tracy Hall and on this webpage (see sidebar and below). The Planning Commission typically meets the second Tuesday of the month. The public is welcome at all meetings. For more information and to submit Correspondence to the Planning Commission, contact the Planning and Zoning Office.
Members – 4-year terms (year term ends)
Ernie Ciccotelli (2026)
Kris Clement (2024)
Vincent Crow (2026)
Jeff Goodrich, Vice Chair (2024)
Jaan Laaspere, Chair (2027)
Bob Pape (2025)
Stuart Richards (2027)
Upcoming Meeting:
Meeting Agenda and Packet, Next Scheduled Regular Meeting October 10, 2023 :
Recent Agendas and Packets:
Older agendas and packets can be found HERE.
Planning Commission Special Meeting Agenda September 19, 2023
PC Special Meeting Packet 09-19-2023
Planning Commission Agenda September 12, 2023
PC Packet 09-12-2023
Planning Commission Special Meeting Agenda August 22, 2023 Amended
PC Packet 08-22-2023 – Amended
Planning Commission Agenda August 8, 2023
PC Packet 08-08-2023
Planning Commission Agenda July 25, 2023 Special Mtg.
PC Packet 07/25/2023 special mtg.
Planning Commission Agenda July 11, 2023
PC Packet 07-11-2023
PC_Packet_Addendum_7-11-2023
Planning Commission Agenda June 27, 2023
PC Packet 6-27-2023
Planning Commission Agenda June 13, 2023
PC Packet 6-13-2023
Planning Commission Agenda May 9, 2023
PC Packet 05-09-2023
Planning Commission Agenda April 11, 2023
PC Packet 04-11-2023
Cancelled – Planning Commission Agenda 03-14-2023
Packet Planning Commission 3-14-2023
Sharon_PublicHearing_TownPlan_Documents
Planning Commission Special Meeting Agenda February 6, 2022
PC Packet 02-06-2023
Planning Commission Agenda January 10, 2023
PC Packet 01-10-2023
Recent Minutes
Older minutes found HERE.
PC Special Meeting Minutes 2023-09-19 D
PC Minutes 2023-08-22 Final
PC Minutes 2023-08-08 Final
PC Minutes 2023-07-25 Final
PC Minutes 2023-07-11 Final
PC Minutes 2023-06-27 Final
PC Minutes 2023-06-13 Final
PC Minutes 2023-05-09 Final
PC Minutes 2023-04-11 Final
PC Minutes 2023-02-06 Final – Special Meeting
PC Minutes 2023-01-10 Final
Planning Commission Documents
Quarterly Reports to the Selectboard
2020 Town Plan
2020 Town Plan Appendices
Planning Commission Bylaws Adopted 10-12-2021
GIS Analysis of Rural Development Patterns – 2022
Other planning documents available from the Planning and Zoning Department page
Planning Commission Subcommittees
Affordable Housing
Solar Siting
Land Use
To receive email notices of Planning Commission meetings, hearings, or announcements email manager-assistant@norwich.vt.us requesting to be placed on the Town Email List