Community Planning & Development

The Northbridge Community Planning & Development Office provides staff reviews and recommendations to the Planning Board (Subdivision & Site Development plan applications); coordinates municipal department reviews for land-use related projects & initiatives; offers guidance and answers general questions; writes & administers certain grants; and assists the Town Manager, Board of Selectmen & other municipal boards and committees.

Key Documents:

Zoning Bylaws -Chapter 173

Subdivision Rules & Regulations -Chapter 222 (pdf)

Zoning Map -May 2022 (pdf)

Northbridge's Best Development Practices Guidebook (pdf)

Northbridge's Permitting Guidebook (pdf)

Staff Contacts

Name Title Phone
R. Gary Bechtholdt II Town Planner 508-234-2447
Barbara Kinney Administrative Assistant 508-234-0817