Planning Board

Overview

The Planning Board is the approval body for all subdivisions and commercial site plan development in the City of Westbrook. In addition, the Planning Board is an advisory body to the City Council on matters related to Land Use Ordinances, Contract Zoning, and the Comprehensive Plan. See Sections 7-1 through 7-13 of the Westbrook Code of Ordinances for more information. 

The Planning Board consists of seven members and two alternate members, all appointed by the Mayor and approved by City Council. All members must be residents and registered voters of the City of Westbrook. 

Members

Name Term Expires
Larry McWilliams (Chair) 12/31/2026
John Turcotte (Vice Chair) 12/31/2028
Karen Axelson 12/31/2026
Jason Frazier 12/31/2028
Nancy Litrocapes 12/31/2028
Kevin Price 12/31/2027
Robin Tannenbaum 12/31/2026
Oriana Farnham (Alternate) 12/31/2027
Lucas Schrage (Alternate)  12/31/2027

Meeting Information

Planning Board meetings are held at 7pm on the first Tuesday of every month. View the 2026 Planning Board Schedule. for more information. Planning Board meetings are held in Room 114 at the Westbrook High School (125 Stroudwater Street), and are open to the public. Meetings are also broadcast on Westbrook Community TV (Spectrum channel 1302) as well as live on the City's website. A remote participation option is also available through Zoom

Serving Your Community

Westbrook is a welcoming and inclusive community, and we recognize that a wide array of opinions, backgrounds, and representation in local government improves quality of life for our citizens. We continually seek membership on our boards, commissions, and committees that reflects the diversity of our community.

All interested applicants (both new applicants and those seeking to renew their appointments) must complete the Application for Membership to a Board, Commission, or Committee. Please contact the City Clerk's Office at 207-591-8131 for assistance.

Planning Board Materials 

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