Staff Liaison:
Jane Nicholson, Town Planner
Dan Kwasnowski, Director of Planning

Town Board Liaison:
Joe Solomon

Meetings are open to the public and are held at 7 pm on the 4th Thursday of the month at the Dryden Town Hall.

There are 7 members on the Planning Board. PB members serve seven (7) year terms, with one term expiring each year.

Current members and their term expiration year:
Joseph Lalley, Chair (2015)
Craig Anderson (2018)
Martin Hatch (2012)
Thomas Hatfield (2014)
David Weinstein (2016)
Joseph Laquatra, Jr. (2017)
Wendy Martin (2013)

This is an appointed volunteer board. Their purpose is to decide on the best use of land and at the same time protect residents of our town. They review and approve new subdivisions including road development and proper drainage.

The official copy of the Planning Board minutes are available at the Town Clerk’s Office.
Some minutes are available online.

Enabling Legislation NYS Town Law regarding creation of planning boards

Local Law establishing training requirements for Planning Board members
(old law)