Planning Department

There are many functions of the Planning Department; the primary function is to assist all applicants through the Subdivision and/or Site Plan application process. The Planning Department wants to assure all potential applicants that everyone who comes in is treated with respect and the goal is a speedy and fair hearing process. Helping the Town of Rindge realize economic development goals is also one of the most important functions of the Planning Department. The Rindge Economic Development Initiative (REDI) is in full swing and we are always looking for more people interested in participating. 

Robyn Payson, the Acting Planning Director, is the primary contact person in the Planning Department Office and has been working with the Town of Rindge since February of 2004. Robyn is available to assist the public with questions about the Planning Board Application process, Zoning Ordinances and/or any other land use concerns during normal office hours or by appointment. Please feel free to call the Planning Department Office at 603.899.5181 ext. 117 with any questions you may have or to schedule an appointment. Normal office hours are Monday through Friday from 9:00AM - 1:00PM. Appointments later in the day are available for your convenience. 

If you are thinking about developing or opening a business in Rindge, give the Planning Department Office a call to make an appointment or just stop by. Robyn will be happy to site down with you and discuss any development plans you may have and explain the permitting process. The Planning Board highly recommends and strongly suggests a preliminary consultation with the Planning Department to anyone interested in building and/or developing in the Town of Rindge.

Planning Board Meetings are held on the first and third Tuesdays of the month unless otherwise noted. The first meeting of the month is typically to hear applications that are before the Board and the second is generally reserved for Planning Board Work Meetings. Please keep this in mind when submitting an application to the Planning Board. 

Subdivision Applications are due at the Planning Department Office at least 21 days prior to the next scheduled public hearing.

Site Plan Applications are due at the Planning Department Office at least 15 days prior to the next scheduled public hearing.

All Application forms and Ordinances are available on this Website, on the Ordinances Page.

Thank you for your interest in the planning for the future of Rindge. 

For information on Zoning Ordinances,

Proposed Changes,and

Minutes of Planning Board meetings, please visit the

Planning Board Page