Volunteer Boards
Planning Board (PB)
The Planning Board is responsible for guiding development of land and growth within the Town of Clinton in accordance with Zoning Law and its amendments, and the subdivision regulations. The Planning Board reviews and approves development in the Town of Clinton.
Composed of 7 members – seven year staggered terms. Of the seven members, one chairperson for a one year term chosen by the Town Board.
The Planning Board meets the first and third Tuesdays of the month at 7:30 PM in the Masonic Hall meeting room.
Current Membership:
- Paul Thomas, Chairperson
Term: 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024
Member Term 1/1/2020 to 12/31/2026
Contact: Pgthom58@gmail.com - Jack Auspitz
Term: 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2030 - Gerald Dolan
Term: 1/1/2019 to 12/31/2025 - Alex Ferrini
Term: 5/16/2022 to 12/31/2024 - Tom Bonanno
Term: 4/12/2022 to 12/31/2027 (replaced Kat Maxianova) - Gerry Thorpe
Term: 1/10/22 to 12/31/2029 - Justin Carroll
Term: 1/1/2022 to 12/31/2028
- Arlene Campbell, Board Clerk
- Jeff Newman, Municipal Code Enforcement Inspector
- Pete Setaro, Morris Associates, Town Engineer
- Shane Egan, Town Attorney
- Katherine Mustello, Town Board Liaison
Zoning Board of Appeals (ZBA)
The Zoning Board of Appeals hears appeals, evaluates requests for interpretations of the Zoning Law, and approves or denies area and use variances. The ZBA is designed to offer relief from the strict interpretation of the Zoning Law.
Composed of 7 members – seven year staggered terms. Of the seven members, one chairperson for a one year term chosen by the Town Board.
The ZBA meets the fourth Thursday of the month at 7:30 PM in the Masonic Hall meeting room.
Current Membership:
- Joseph Malcarne, Chairperson
Term: 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024
Member Term : 1/1/2017-12/31/2023
Contact: jmalcarne@optonline.net - John Calogero
Term: 1/1/2021 to 12/31/2027 - Charles Canham
Term: 1/1/2023 to 12/31/2029 - Daniel Vonderbrink
Term: 2/15/2024 to 12/31/2026 - Ron Mustello
Term: 2/11/2020 to 12/31/2024 - Frank McMahon
Term: 5/19/2022 to 12/31/2028 - Russ Tompkins
Term: 9/8/2020 to 12/31/2025
- Arlene Campbell, Board Clerk
- Jeff Newman, Municipal Code Enforcement Inspector
- Shane Egan, Town Attorney
- Katherine Mustello, Town Board Liaison
Recreation Committee (Rec Comm)
The Recreation Committee creates recreational opportunities for Townspeople by developing services and programs to offer to our citizens.
Composed of an open number of residents for one year terms. The Chairperson is appointed by the Town Board.
The Recreation Committee meets on the last Monday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Town Hall meeting room.
Current Membership:
Assistant Recreation Director: Dawn Harkenrider
- Carol Mackin, Chairperson
1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024
Contact: townclerk@townofclinton.com - Dan Harkenrider, Recreation Director
Term: 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024
Contact: dan@townofclinton.com - Joe Beahan
Term: 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024 - Cindy Beahan
Term: 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024 - Daniel Beahan
Term: 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024 - Samantha Campbell
Term: 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024 - Brandon Campbell
Term: 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024 - Ray Oberly
Term: 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024 - Don Herr
Term: 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024 - Bill Dickett
Term: 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024 - Melissa Karchmer
Term: 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024 - Alyssa Kogon
Term: 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024 - Stacey Demar
Term: 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024 - Susan deHaan
Term:1/10/2024 to 12/31/2024 - Bob Simon
Term:1/10/2024 to 12/31/2024 - Jeannie Maresca
Term:2/14/2024 to 12/31/2024 - Christopher Maresca
Term:2/14/2024 to 12/31/2024
- Eliot Werner, Town Board Liaison
Board of Assessment Review (BAR)
The Board of Assessment Review (BAR) is a five member board that hears the annual assessment grievances in May of each year.
Current Membership:
- Steve Diehl
Term: 10/1/2021 to 9/30/2026 - Adam Carroll
Term: 1/1/2023 to 9/30/2027 - Mary Jo Nickerson
Term: 1/1/2024 to 9/30/2028 - Patrick O’ Hara
Term: 1/9/19 to 9/30/2024 - Susan Michael
Term: 10/1/2020 to 9/30/2025
Conservation Advisory Council (CAC)
The members of the CAC advise the Town Board, planning boards, and zoning boards of appeals on matters related to the environment. By providing a scientific perspective on land-use planning and decision-making, CAC members contribute to the conservation and improvement of the local environment and quality of life for residents.
Composed of 3 to 9 residents. Staggered terms, even number of two-year terms, the others one-year terms. Of the members, one chairperson for a one-year term, appointed by the Town Board.
The CAC meets the second Wednesday of every month at 5:30 PM in the Masonic Hall meeting room.
Current Membership:
- Barbara Mansell, Chairperson
Term: 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024
Member Term: 1/1/2023 to 12/31/2024
Contact: cac@townofclinton.com - Vacant
Term: 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2025 - Michael Hurd
Term: 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2025 - Jean McAvoy
Term: 1/1/2023 to 12/31/2024 - Margaret Pierpont
Term: 1/1/2023 to 12/31/2024 - Lynne Morrell
Term: 1/1/2023 to 12/31/2024 - Joe Phelan
Term: 1/1/2023 to 12/31/2024 - Jenn Brown
Term: 1/1/24-12/31/2025 - Deborah Valchar
Term: 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2025
- Katherine Mustello, Town Board Liaison
Climate Smart Community (CSC) Task Force
This ad hoc committee of the CAC is created by Resolution 29 of 2018. The Climate Smart Community Task Force consists of a local government official, local government staff members, residents, and other stakeholders to assist in developing a strategy and work plan for establishing a baseline for the town’s current emissions, for recommending reduction targets, for identifying new strategies for reductions and energy efficiency, and for recommending ways in which these strategies can be incorporated into the town’s economic development and planning efforts.
Composed of an open number of members with staggered two year terms.
The Task Force meets the fourth Tuesday of the month at 7 PM in the Masonic Hall meeting room.
Current membership:
Term: January 1, 2024 to December 31, 2025:
- Joseph Phelan, Chair, Member of CAC
- Charles Canham, ZBA
- Vacant
- Todd Martin, Highway Superintendent
Term: January 1, 2023 to December 31, 2024:
- Jean McAvoy, CAC Member
- Richard Marshall
- Ken Pickett
- Jim Metcalfe
- Melissa Karchmer
- Jack Persley
Scenic & Historic Roads Advisory Committee (SHRAC)
The Scenic and Historic Roads Advisory Committee (SHRAC) provides advice and assistance on Scenic and Historic Roads to the Town Board, reviews development proposals along Scenic and Historic Roads, consults with the Superintendent of Highways periodically to review work plans, and periodically inspects designated Scenic and Historic Roads to ensure that scenic features are being maintained.
Composed of 5 to 7 members for staggered three-year terms. Two members’ terms will expire simultaneously, every year except for the one odd numbered member. Of the members, one chairperson for a one year term chosen by the Town Board.
SHRAC meets on the third Monday of the month at 7:30 PM in the Town Hall meeting room.
Current Membership:
- Rick McGlauflin, Chairperson
Term 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024
Member Term: 1/1/2022 to 12/31/2024
Contact: twistedoaks@optonline.net - Lynn Tompkins
Term: 1/1/2022 to 12/31/2024 - Judy Malstrom
Term: 1/1/2023 to 12/31/2025 - Lisa Klar
Term: 1/1/2023 to 12/31/2025 - Nancy Couse
Term: 2/8/22 to 12/31/2024
- Eliot Werner, Town Board Liaison
Cemetery Committee
The Town Board shall designate a committee of at least three volunteers, one of whom shall be the Cemetery Custodian, to assist the Cemetery Custodian in the performance of his or her duties and the administration of the Cemetery Rules and Regulations, all with one year terms.
Find the Cemetery Rules and Regulations here: 2022 CEMETERY RULES & REGULATIONS.
Current Membership:
- Eliot Werner, Custodian (Deputy Town Supervisor)
Contact: deputysupervisor@townofclinton.com - Lori Brands
Term: 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024 - Patrick O’Hara
Term: 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024 - Lynn Tompkins
Term: 1/1/2024 to 12/31/2024
- Carol Mackin, Deputy Custodian
