Town Officers and Committees Officials and Term Expiration Date
AFFORDABLE HOUSING TRUST, BOARD OF TRUSTEES2 Laurie Burzlaff, Chairperson Stephen L. Bernard Robert Bernardin Joan Fitzgibbons Roger B. Lawson, Jr. George Koehler Richard M. Vaillancourt ASSESSORS, BOARD OF3 George R. Barker, Jr. Bryan Perry Donald Elliot Rick Ladd, Chief Assessor
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CABLE TV ADVISORY COMMITTEE2 Ronn R. Faigen 2020 Shane Woodruff 2020 Chanida Oros 2018 Robert S. Parker 2020 Paul Blinn 2018 COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ISSUES2 Phyllis A. Jones, Chairperson Stacey Leibowitz Nancy D. Murphy Donald B. Stewart Terry Brown Jeffrey French COMMUNITY ACCESS & MEDIA, BOARD OF DIRECTORS Stephen J. D’Onofrio2 Steven Ventre Randall Hart Peter Baylies Michael Grant6 Brian Fraser, Executive Director
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COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT3 Eric Kfoury, Division Director COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE John Simons, Chair (Planning Bd. Appt.) 2019 William Callahan2 2020 2 Albert Fowler 2018 Deborah A. Feltovic (Cons. Comm. Appt.) 2019 Charles Gangi (Historical Comm. Appt.) 2019 Terrence Holland 2020 (Youth & Recreation Council Appt.) Tracy Watson2 2018 2 Denevan O’Connell 2020 Marybeth Soucy (Housing Authority Appt.) 2020 CONSERVATION COMMISSION2 Louis Napoli, Chairperson Deborah A. Feltovic Joseph W. Lynch, Jr. John Mabon Albert P. Manzi, Jr. Sean F. McDonough Douglas Saal Jennifer A. Hughes, Conservation Administrator CONSTABLES2 Ronald E. Bertheim Richard D. Cain, Jr. Ronald Pollone COUNCIL ON AGING2 Joe Sergi, Chairperson Maria V. Rosati Patricia Long William P. Callahan Joyce Bold Dorothy Consiglio John Gilboard John W. Graham Linda Lawrence Joseph McCarthy Sumi Dolben Irene M. O’Brien, Director, Elder Services
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CULTURAL COUNCIL2 Helena Minton, Chairperson Edward Wang Anna Choi Lauren Lemack Gail Armondino Vaijayanthi Gomadum
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ELDERLY/DISABLED TAXATION FUND Bryan Perry, Chair, Board of Assesors Muriel Katschker 2020 Fred McCarthy 2020 Lauren Lemack 2020 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY2 Jeffrey J. Coco, Director John P. Savastano, Deputy Director Charles Gray, Co-Dep. Director, Police Dept. Liaison William McCarthy, Co-Dep. Director, Fire Dept. Liaison Connor Lincoln Frank Dushame Neil Hamel Carl Langlois William M. Hastings Timothy McDonald Steven Tessler Michael J. Xenakis Anthony Sallesse FESTIVAL COMMITTEE2 Jeff Coco, Co-Chairperson Joan Heafey, Co-Chairperson Sharon Coco William Dolan James Fazio E.J. Foulds Neil Hamel Genevieve Koenig Conner Lincoln William Murphy Pristene Pazzanese Philip Pelletier Chanidra Oros
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Suzanne Fischer Robert Leonard Krishna Patel Sue Parke Ashley Golab
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FINANCE COMMITTEE4 Timothy Tschihart, Chairperson Karen Blake Liz Gerron Sasha Weinreich Edward McMillan Charles Trafton Jennifer Goldman Thomas Ringler Divya Bhatnagar
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FIRE CHIEF2 William McCarthy FINANCE DIRECTOR/TOWN ACCOUNTANT2 Lyne M. Savage 2022 GREATER LAWRENCE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL2 Jonathan Pearlson 2018 GREATER LAWRENCE REGIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE1 Frank A. Rossi 2020 GREATER LAWRENCE SANITARY DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE2 James Stanford BOARD OF HEALTH3 Thomas Trowbridge, DDS, MD Larry F. Fixler, Chair Francis P. MacMillan, Jr., MD Joseph McCarthy Michelle Davis Brain LaGrasse, Public Health Director Michele Grant, Public Health Inspector HARBOR MASTER
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HISTORICAL COMMISSION2 Kathleen Szyska, Chairperson Anne Erickson Charles Gangi Patricia Long James F. Wefers Janice Williams Nicholas Pelletier
2018 2019 2019 2018 2020 2020 2019
HOUSING AUTHORITY1 Francis McCarty Edward Capodilupo Stephen Long Mary Beth Soucy Madeleine Sutcliffe, State Appointee Cathy Hoog, Executive Director
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HUMAN RESOURCES3 Cathy J. Darby, Director INSPECTORS3 Donald Belanger, Inspector of Buildings & Zoning Enforcement Officer R. David Lindsay, DVM, Animal Inspector 2018 LICENSING COMMISSIONERS Phil DeCologero, Chairperson Chris Nobile Richard M. Vaillancourt Rosemary Connelly Smedile Regina Kean
2018 2020 2018 2019 2020
MACHINE SHOP VILLAGE NEIGHBORHOOD CONSERVATION DISTRICT COMMISSION2 Liz Fennessy, Chairperson 2020 Harry Aznoian 2018 Janice Williams 2018 Matthew Rock 2018 Jerry Wilson 2020 MERRIMACK VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION3 Richard J. Byers
OLD CENTER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION2 Harry Aznoian, Chairperson Ryan Schruender Leslie M. Frazier Martha Larson Michael Lenihan Kathleen Szyska Roger D. Lawson, Jr. Kim Barry
2020 2018 2019 2018 2020 2019 2018 2020
PATRIOTIC OBSERVANCE & MARCHING COMMITTEE Paul Gangi 2018 Dan Lanen 2018 Rosemary Smedile 2018 Joe Edward Smith 2018 John Thompson 2018 John Delaney 2018 David Hruban 2018 Herman Benson 2018 Ann Armitage 2018 Muriel Katschker 2018 PLANNING BOARD3 John Simons, Chairperson Eitan Goldberg Jennifer Luz Peter Boynton Aaron Preston Chris Allen, Associate
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POET LAUREATE2 Ken and Nadine Delano
2018
POET LAUREATE COMMITTEE2 Helena Minton, Chairperson 2019 Jill Barker 2018 Kristen Hollenbeck 2018 Gayle Heney 2020 Mark Bohrer 2018 Karen Kline 2019 Kathleen Keenan, Library Director, Ex Officio
POLICE CHIEF2 Charles Gray PUBLIC WORKS3 James Stanford, Director PURCHASING DIRECTOR3 Raymond Santilli REGISTRAR OF VOTERS, BOARD2 Carrie Crouch Linda McHugh Alexandra Mezzina Joyce A. Bradshaw, Town Clerk
2019 2018 2020
SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE David Torrisi, Chairperson5 Todd McCabe5 Kathleen Colwell4 Eva Hamori4 Christina Minicucci5 Maureen Walsh Sakakeeny4 Thomas Zahoruiko4 SCHOOL COMMITTEE1 Andrew P. McDevitt Amy Mabley, Chairman Holly Lynch David Torrisi Helen Pickard
2021 2019 2020 2021 2020
SCHOOL SUPERINTENDENT5 Dr. Jennifer Price SELECTMEN, BOARD OF1 Richard Vaillancourt Rosemary Connelly Smedile Regina Kean Chris Nobile Phil DeCologero, Chair
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STEVENS ESTATE, BOARD OF TRUSTEES2 Kevin J. Willoe, Chairperson 2019 William V. Dolan 2018 Eric P. Frahlich 2020 Nicole Pelletier 2018
David Boudreau Jonathan Albano
2020 2019
STEVENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY, BOARD OF TRUSTEES7 Eva Hamori, Chairperson Ann Cavanaugh Mary Dishaw William Duffy, Jr. Stan Limpert Mark Rodgers Earl Svendsen Kathleen Keenan, Library Director SUSTAINABILITY COMMITTEE2 Raymond Geraneo Susan Almono Shoba Donti Michael Carney Brian Sheckman Shepard Spear Diana Perkel James Lally Cari Wahlberg Andrew Mitchell James Stanford, Public Works Director, Ex Officio
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TOWN CLERK3 Joyce A. Bradshaw TOWN COUNCIL2 Suzanne Egan TOWN MANAGER2 Andrew W. Maylor TOWN MODERATOR1 Mark S. DiSalvo
2018
TREASURER COLLECTOR3 Vivian Haydar VETERANS’ SERVICES2 Joseph LeBlanc, Director Neil Patnaude, Graves Officer
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WINDRUSH FARMS STEERING COMMITTEE Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Chairperson2 2020 Jennifer Hughes2 2020 John Mabon2 2020 Josselyn Shaunessey (Appt. by Lic. Bd. of Directors) Amanda Hogan (Appt. by Lic. Bd. of Directors) YOUTH & RECREATION COUNCIL2 Peter Breen Sandra L. Goldstein Savoie Maureen Ferris Hollie Williams Andrew Firmin Kevin Driscoll Terry Holland John Hurtig Daniel Moore Rick Gorman, Executive Director ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS2 Albert P. Manzi, III, Chairperson Alan E. Cuscia D. Paul Koch, Jr. Ellen P. McIntyre Nathan Weinreich Alexandria Jacobs, Associate Ronn Faigen, Associate
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Elected Official Appointed by Selectmen 3 Appointed by Town Manager 4 Appointed by Town Moderator 5 Appointed by School Committee 6 Appointed by School Superintendent 2
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN AND TOWN MANAGER
Commencing several years ago we decided to focus on a long-term plan to deliver on a series of initiatives known as the Pro-North Andover Agenda. We then committed to “Plan the Work, and then Work the Plan”. The result of our commitment to our PLAN continues to be transformative in that it has allowed us to move forward and add services even though we have experienced only modest revenue growth, especially in one of our largest components, state aid. The past year has been a continuation of the previous five from an accomplishment perspective. Some notable examples include:
S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed our AAA Bond Rating Approved the construction of a new Kindergarten facility Received Green Communities status from the Commonwealth Began the Master Planning Process Continued the upgrade of our financial software Started the process to recodify the Town’s bylaws Continued our successful implementation of online permitting Spearheaded a branding initiative for the lower Merrimack Valley Led an initiative to attract Amazon’s HQ2 to the region Left water and sewer rates unchanged for an amazing 6th consecutive year Completed the construction/expansion of the Public Works facility Established an OPEB Committee to address the OPEB liability Purchased the Town’s first two electric vehicles Obtained an $2.7 million MassWorks Grant to implement roadway/pedestrian improvements near the new Forgetta Farm development Continued funding the Town’s reserves consistent with the approved Financial Reserve Policies. ……And this is only a partial list. In North Andover, being a responsible public administrator requires a practical accountability. The residents and business owners of the Town of North Andover take great pride in the quality of life that living in our town provides. Consistent with our mission, the local government of North Andover sees its role and goal as preserving or enhancing that quality of life. We make decisions with that as our focus and follow through using guiding principles to help us deliver on that goal. Those three principles are: Service, Stewardship and Sustainability. The Board and the Town Manager would like to take this opportunity to express their sincere appreciation to all those individuals who have taken time away from their families and friends to serve on the many committees, commissions and boards that are the lifeblood of the Town. The Board and the Town Manager are grateful for the depth of experience and talent that each individual brings to these committees. Click here to view minutes from the Board of Selectmen meetings held in 2017.
TOWN TREASURER Vivian Haydar, Treasurer As Town Treasurer, I submit my report for the 12 months ending June 30, 2017. Revenue July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 $ 93,241,981 Expense July 1, 2016 to June 30, 2017 $ 90,705,018 _________________________________________________ RECONCILIATION OF CASH __________________________________________________ Developer Bond Escrows $3,238,139.11 Petty Cash 1,350.00 Bank of NY Mellon 904,873.84 Century Bank 5,609,112.75 Fidelity 786,706.16 Georgetown Savings 2,008,839.46 Lowell Five 19,985,328.72 MMDT 4,443,476.89 Pentucket 14,398,443.29 Peoples 637,718.73 Sage 675.56 Smith Barney 282,368.03 TD Bank 9,761,343.82 Unibank 2,922,402.74 TOTAL $ 64,979,429.15 __________________________________________________ UNCOLLECTED BALANCES – JUNE 30, 2017 ___________________________________________________ Real Estate
2017 2016 2015 2014
$ 406,205.60 471,209.52 178,040.94 31,060.48
Personal Property
2017 2016 2015 2014
27,788.04 32,678.56 20,835.89 16,373.87
Excise
2017 2016 2015 2014
643,737.76 222,959.74 80,034.88 31,391.27
TOWN CLERK Joyce Bradshaw I respectfully submit the report of the Town Clerk for the Year 2017. Our Annual Town Election on March 28, 2017 elected newcomers Regina Kean and Chris Nobile to the Board of Selectman. Helen Newell Pickard and Holly Vietzke Lynch were elected to the School Committee for a three year terms. Stephen Long was reelected to a five year term on the North Andover Housing Authority. A very busy time with our Annual Town Meeting on May 16, 2017 again successfully completed in one night with all articles approved by the Attorney General. North Andover voters now number over 20,000 and assuring compliance with all state regulations is an important task in preparation for State Elections in 2018. We continue our passport agency authority and processed over 1000 passports under the able direction of Angela Ciofolo and Patricia Sifferlen. This is one of the best services we provide to North Andover citizens and others as well. Suzanne Pelich is the Assistant Town Clerk and has ably assumed all the responsibilities for Licensing, financial and Payroll functions and support to the office. Patricia Sifferlen as Senior Clerk is a passport agent, handles all vital records, and supports customer service to the public. Angela Ciofolo and also provides support to the Finance Committee. Open Meeting Law postings and assuring mandatory ethics filings for over 3,000 employees and members continues to be a challenge. These on-line initiatives require significant training and perseverance until technical glitches are ironed out. A dedicated and creative staff make all this possible. The staff that answers and directs resident inquiries in a professional and friendly manner is often the first contact a resident has. What a pleasure to call and get a real person to help and guide our residents and visitors to where they need to go for help. Much preparation and organization was completed in anticipation of the move. We recorded 278 Births, 90 Marriages, and 353 Deaths in 2017. Another busy year! Working with elected boards, appointed committees and outstanding personnel is a pleasure in North Andover as all these talented individuals give so much of their time and themselves. Their expertise and dedication to our community makes our Town the fine place to work and live. Thanks to all our residents for their continued support.
DIVISION OF COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT Eric J. Kfoury, Director The Division of Community and Economic Development oversees programs in land use planning, economic development, health, transportation, and housing. It manages the Town’s land use authorities, the Health Department and the Stevens Estate, a special event and conference center owned by the Town. The primary objectives of the division are to enhance the physical environment and improve the quality of life for North Andover residents, as well as to foster business development and promote economic growth. The division provides technical support to a variety of groups and committees and manages a variety of projects. It is staffed by a Director and Administrative Assistant. There are four land use departments, including Building, Planning, Conservation, and Zoning. These departments assist residents and contractors involved in construction and land development achieve code and regulatory compliance to protect their health, safety and welfare; reduce potential hazards; protect the environment; and maintain a well-designed, physically integrated, livable and prosperous community. Between them, there are a total of 11 full-time employees and 3 part-time employee, as well as senior volunteers, interns, special employees and consultants assisting them. Finally, there are 3 autonomous boards (Conservation, Planning, and the Zoning Board of Appeals) with a combined total of 21 members. The Health Department protects the public health of residents, workers and patrons of the town through field inspections, compliance/enforcement activities, consultation and guidance, and the monitoring of potential environmental hazards. It is managed by 3 full-time employees, a parttime nurse, outside consultants, and 1 intern. The staff assists a 5-member Board of Health in shaping policies, developing local regulations and implementing programs. The Stevens Estate is an events and function center for people and corporate groups; supporting local businesses and tourism, as well as a variety of town recreational, educational and community events. It operates under an Executive Director and an Events Manager. A 7member Advisory Committee helps guide various capital improvement and operational initiatives. In 2017, various development and planning initiatives took place. Included among them were: The mixed use redevelopment at the East and West Mills property continued to the point that the existing structures are now over 90% full. Efforts have now turned toward the planning of the second phase of development at the site. In December, the Town gave approval of a new 51-unit market rate apartment structure. The Bradstreet on Main’s mixed use project at the former Bradstreet School site in the downtown corridor continued with multiple tenants signing-on and/or moving into the 18,000+ sf commercial building. Major investments were made at Merrimack College (athletic fields and classrooms) and Bake N’ Joy (Expansion), two of the largest employers in North Andover.
The Town and North Andover Merchants Association established a Farmers Market located in the heart of the downtown district. Running Sundays from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. from late June into early October 2017, it was an unqualified success and the first step in establishing the downtown as a full-time retail, entertainment, culture, and community engagement center. A coordinated effort began with the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission to establish North Andover as part of a marketing plan to support regional economic growth and establish crosspromotion among neighboring communities. Design of much needed infrastructure improvements for pedestrian, bicycle and vehicular access within the Route 125 corridor began. These improvements will help link existing neighborhoods to commercial businesses and foster the “village-type” development of the 14-acre former Forgetta Farm (43,000 sf commercial/192 units residential). The Town successfully applied for and received a $2.7M MassWorks grant to support the construction of this project. With regard to housing, the division continued its efforts to maintain and support State sponsored programs and funding activities focused on promoting affordable housing in the town, as well as the Commonwealth and Merrimack Valley region. The Town is a member of the North Shore HOME Consortium. Additionally, the division began a coordinated effort with the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission to develop a Housing Production Plan to help understand existing regional and local demographics and housing inventory and to develop strategies to plan for and meet North Andover’s future population and housing trends, including the type, location and size of new housing. Finally, an extensive process to update the Town’s Master Plan and Zoning Bylaw began in 2017. This effort involved vision-setting, data collection, extensive public input, and consensus building to create a contemporary, comprehensive vision and strategy to define and direct the future growth and development of North Andover. A final revised Master Plan will be presented to the Planning Board for approval in June 2018. An initial diagnostic review of the existing Zoning Bylaw was accomplished and the direction for final revisions will follow the revised Master Plan. Some of the largest employers in North Andover include: Merrimack College (Higher Education) National Grid (Utility) Bake N’ Joy Foods (Food Industry) Watts Water Technologies (Manufacturing) Edgewood Retirement (Healthcare) Demoulas Supermarkets (Grocery Store) Kohl’s (Department Store) F.H. Cann & Associates (Accounts Receivable) The Eagle Tribune (Newspaper Publishing) Ivenix (Medical Technology)
In addition, the division assists other various boards, commissions and organizations regularly or on an as needed basis. These include: Local North Andover Merchants Association North Andover Affordable Housing Trust Housing Partnership Committee Community Preservation Committee Disabilities Commission Technical Review Committee Regional and State Designees: Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority Merrimack Valley Economic Development Council Metropolitan Planning Organization Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce Massachusetts Office of Business Development
ANIMAL INSPECTOR R. David Lindsay DVM The following is a summary by the Animal Inspector for the calendar year 2017. (Prior years included for comparison).
Number of animals quarantined for biting Number of animals tested for Rabies (2) Number of animals testing positive for Rabies Number of Cats quarantined for exposure to Rabies Number of Dogs quarantined for exposure to Rabies Number of Barns/Locations inspected Number of Dairy cows and heifers Number of Dairy herds (1) Number of Beef cattle Number of Steers/Oxen Number of Beef herds (1) Number of Horses/Ponies/Donkeys/Mules Number of Goats Number of Sheep Number of Swine Number of Swine herds (1) Number of Fallow Deer Number of Llamas/Alpacas Number of Gamebirds Number of Guinea Fowl Number of Peacock Number of Chickens
2015
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22 0 0 16 7 9 14 1 3 0 1 65 9 29 3 1 15 11 26 0 10 64
37 11 0 16 9 15 14 2 0 0 0 65 16 107 9 2 20 11 19 30 10 88
41 15 0 13 16 17 23 2 2 0 1 60 12 37 8 2 23 13 12 25 7 102
(1) definition -- herd: 1 or more animals. (2) As of 2016, numbers are from the State lab, and include animals submitted by ALL North Andover sources.
BUILDING DEPARTMENT Mission Statement The Building Department is dedicated to the health, safety and welfare of the Town of North Andover residents and visitors and preserve the quality of life and provide exceptional customer service through the enforcement of State and Local laws, bylaws and regulations. The Building Department is charged with the enforcement and interpretation of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Building Code, access regulations 521 CMR, and North Andover Zoning and General Bylaws and ADA Representation. Significant Changes The building permit process has successively transitioned from paper to online. The Building Department is now online via Viewpoint which now interacts with departments throughout North Andover for sign off. The building files for each property have been organized and labeled due to the move to Town Hall. Prior Year Accomplishments The completion of 16 Berry Street-196 residential units and club house. Educate and enforce the guidelines as stated in the 2015 International Energy Conservation Code (IECC) Continue to add new building permits to laser fiche, made available for public access. Continue to enforce the Town of North Andover Zoning and General Bylaws. Conduct inspections of previously uninspected and new facilities to ensure safety of our citizens and increase Building Permit Safety awareness. FY18 Goals Continue to educate the public of changes according to the 9th Edition Massachusetts State Building Code 780 CMR. Update FAQ’s for Building Department page on the Town of North Andover website. Update guidelines for building projects, i.e. Deck Codes on Building Department page on Town of North Andover website. Initiate a plan to execute Multi Family Inspection to comply with Massachusetts State Building Code 80 CMR 110.7. Inspections to commence July 2018.
CONSERVATION The Conservation Commission is comprised of seven (7) volunteer members who are appointed by the Board of Selectmen for three (3) year terms. In addition, the Conservation Department is staffed by an Administrator, a Field Inspector and a Departmental Assistant who are responsible for the issuance of permits, ongoing inspection of permitted sites, wetland delineation reviews, open space management and monitoring and providing information and assistance to residents and developers regarding the Town’s natural resources. The Conservation Commission administers the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. C. 131 S. 40) and the Town of North Andover Wetlands Protection Bylaw and Regulations (C. 178 of the Code of North Andover). These state and local regulations help protect valuable natural resources including North Andover’s lakes, rivers, ponds, marshes, swamps, lands subject to flooding, vegetated freshwater wetlands, riverfront areas, ephemeral/vernal pools, and ephemeral/vernal pool habitats. These wetland resource areas play an important role in the following public health and safety interests: Protection of public and private water supplies; Protection of Ground Water Supply; Flood Control; Storm Damage Prevention; Prevention of Pollution; Protection of Fisheries; Protection of Wildlife & Wildlife Habitat; Recreation; Sedimentation and Erosion Control. In addition, wetlands provide a wealth of values to the public. Wetland benefits can be divided into three basic categories: fish and wildlife values, environmental quality values, and socioeconomic values. Destruction or alteration of wetland resource areas eliminates or minimizes these important functions and values. For example, drainage of wetlands eliminates all the beneficial effects of the wetland on water quality and directly contributes to flooding problems. When wetlands are filled or their functions impaired, these benefits are lost and we all pay the price – in increased flooding and storm damage to streets and homes; more contamination of surface, groundwater and drinking water supplies; loss of wildlife habitat; and loss of valuable open space. Any construction (including, but not limited to: a permanent structure, addition, deck, patio, shed, pool, roadway, driveway, septic system replacement/repair, public and private utilities, etc.) or alteration of land (including grading, landscaping, tree removal, etc.) within 100 feet of any wetland resource area or within 200 feet of a perennial stream/river in North Andover requires public review and a permit from the Conservation Commission. The Conservation Commission and professional staff are required to examine the potential impacts any proposed activity may have on identified wetland resource areas. Meetings are held twice a month for the purpose of reviewing project applications and conducting other Commission related business.
In fiscal year 2017, the Conservation Commission reviewed and permitted twenty two (22) Notices of Intent, thirty-five (35) Requests for Determinations, twenty-one (21) Small Projects, eight (8) Abbreviated Notices of Resource Area Delineation, thirty-six (36) Certificates of Compliance, and six (6) extension requests, seven (7) amendments/modifications for a total of 135 Permits. In addition, numerous Emergency Certifications and Enforcement Orders were issued. Significant projects included: completion of construction at the Berry Street/Riding Academy 40B. New commercial construction is ongoing work at the West Mill on High Street, Bake-n-Joy on Willow Street and new commercial construction on Route 114 at Sharpners Pond Road. Ongoing subdivision construction continues on Great Lake Lane, Regency Place and Wellington Woods. Significant projects are also ongoing at Greater Lawrence Sanitary District (GLSD) (organics to energy project) and the Lawrence Municipal Airport (runway expansion including stream relocation). In total, the Conservation Department currently monitors over 40 construction projects. In addition to the administrative permit review process, the Department conducts weekly inspections for building permit applications and monitoring of active, permitted projects. Enforcement action and issuance of fines, when appropriate, is also a function of the Department. The Conservation Department, in cooperation with the Board of Health and DPW continue to coordinate efforts on beaver population and control where it causes damage to public and private properties and affects water supplies. The Department is also charged as active land managers of Town owned Open Space properties. A 2013 study by the Trust for Public Land, states that every dollar Massachusetts spends on conservation returns $4 and supports jobs for hundreds of thousands of people. In December of 2016 the Conservation and Planning Departments, with the assistance of Brown Walker Planners and the input and assistance of many volunteers and other town departments, received approval from the state of a much needed update to the Open Space and Recreation Plan. The Plan allows the town to apply for Division of Conservation Services Grants. Trails and Open Space Local volunteers, including members of the Friends of North Andover Trails (FONAT), the Appalachian Mountain Club (AMC), the Bay Circuit Alliance (BCA) and several Eagle Scouts, completed maintenance and improvements to several existing trail systems this year including: permitting and installation of three new boardwalks: one to cross a beaver flooded area on the Farnum Parcel off of Sharpners Pond Road, one to cross an eroded and muddy portion of trail in Boxford State Forest on the Wilmont Parcel; and one to replace a crossing over a small stream on the Mazurenko Farm along the Locust Trail. Eagle Scouts installed new boardwalks at Mazurenko and built and installed a new kiosk at the Stevens Estate. Trail maintenance was also completed at Carter Hill, Mazurenko Farm and the Shawsheen River Trail by FONAT. These maintenance, monitoring, and improvement activities were very much needed and will benefit the residents of North Andover for decades to come. The Conservation Department is grateful to these organizations and volunteers for their efforts. In 2013 the non-native and invasive Emerald Ash Borer was found in trees on the Osgood Hill property. This insect, which has devastated ash trees across the United States and Canada, had only been detected in Western Massachusetts up to this point. The Department of Conservation
and Recreation (DCR) went to work immediately to determine the scope of the infestation and issued a quarantine which regulates the movement of wood products in affected counties. DCR continues to monitor trees and place traps throughout town. More information can be found at www.emeraldashborer.info. Hunting Hunting continues to be an important and effective land management tool in the control of deer populations throughout the commonwealth. Hunting is generally allowed pursuant to state statute on Open Space properties within the Commonwealth unless otherwise prohibited. Some method of hunting is, and has been, allowed on many Open Space properties in North Andover. The Conservation Department plays an important role in administering Hunting policies on town-owned Open Spaces by annually issuing special Hunting Licenses to promote an orderly coexistence with other recreational users during the hunting season. Stormwater The Conservation Department assists the Department of Public Works in implementation of the Public Education portion of the Massachusetts Small MS4 General Permit required by the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA). The Conservation Department continued installation, maintenance and monitoring of dog waste stations at open space properties and worked with Greenscapes including a school program at the Atkinson School in the 5th Grade. Goals Goals for the 2018 fiscal year include to conduct outreach to contractors that commonly work in town (propane/oil companies, tree removal companies, etc.) on state and local regulations as well as permitting requirements; continue public education for NPDES MS4 permitting requirements, track ongoing projects, and implement new permit requirements as needed; work with Eagle Scouts and FONAT to create a new trail into the Town owned open space and Harold Parker State Forest from the Foxwood Subdivision as well as continue to improve existing trails by protecting areas where trails exist through wetland resource areas; to continue work on Lake Cochichewick committee including implementation of new regulations for boat storage and permitting; to work with Public Works to incorporate more Low Impact Development (LID) stormwater projects where feasible when work is done under the Town’s DPW General Permit for Maintenance Work; and to continue catch basin marking on town owned properties with the assistance of the North Andover High School Environmental Club and other school children. Respectfully submitted, Louis Napoli, Chairman Albert P. Manzi, Jr., Vice Chairman John Mabon Douglas Saal Deb Feltovic Sean McDonough Joseph Lynch Jennifer A. Hughes, Conservation Administrator Savannah McInvale, Conservation Field Inspector Merylle Chase, Administrative Assistant
ELDER SERVICE DEPARTMENT Irene M. O’Brien, Director “Senior Centers: Age Out Loud” MISSION STATEMENT: The Elder Service Staff is encouraged to create an atmosphere that acknowledges the value of human life, affirms the dignity and self-worth of the older adult in the community and maintains a climate of Respect, Trust and Support. VISION STATEMENT: The most trusted resource in supporting the needs of the older adult in the community. The Elder Service Department, under the direction of Irene M. O’Brien provides services and programs for over 6,595 (Town clerk 4/18) older adults in the North Andover Community. We have come a long way since 1965 when Councils of Aging were first authorized throughout Massachusetts. We continue to expand and redefine our services and programs to meet the needs of the aging adult in the community. As a service based department our community is changing every day. In a few short years the older adult will comprise between 25% -33% of the population of North Andover. Approximately 70% of the Senior Center’s participants are women; half of them live alone. The majority of them are Caucasian. Compared with their cohort group, 75% of them visit the senior center 1-3 times. The average age of participants is 68-89. They spend an average of 3.5 hours per visit. You can now find the Senior Center on most of the Social Media Websites. We have electronic boards within the senior center announcing educational programs, social events, photo collages along with fitness and support services programs. One of our main efforts is to keep our older adult healthy with an emphasis on nutritious food, for our homebound elders as well as those at our congregate site. SIGNIFICANT CHANGE For FY18, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Funded Formula Grant was decreased from $10.00 per older adult, to $9.70 for a total of $51,560.88 a 3% cut over last year’s grant. This is the first time in 25 years that the grant has been cut. The Board of Selectmen approved an increase in the number of participants in the Senior Tax Work off Program from 45 to 50. Each participant must complete 100 hours of service for an abatement of $1,100 on their real estate taxes. PRIOR YEAR ACCOMPLISHMENTS Launched an annual community health fair which included twenty vendors; an estimated 150 seniors attended. This was the first hosted health fair targeting the elder community. Initiated a series at the Senior Center called "Let's Talk Thursdays" incorporating education, cultural awareness and entertainment.
On Veterans’ Day, 116 meals were prepared by volunteers at the Senior Center and were delivered to homebound elders. Continued community outreach efforts by collaborating with St. Paul's Episcopal Church to host a summer BBQ for community seniors. Continued growth of van usage by initializing a lunch bunch group, which visits area restaurants, reinstated mystery ride which visits local COAs, and visited area museums and events during summer of "free fun Fridays". Restructured Support Service Office which now includes SHINE Counseling, Attorney Support, Income Tax Support, RN Foot care support, Walk in Clinic overseeing by the Town Nurse, and other health related services and education. Maintained Intergenerational programs with participation from North Andover Youth & Recreation Services, Thomson School, Kittredge School, High School, and Middle School. Maintained the annual Giving Trees drive by providing gift bags which were distributed to 100 homebound seniors during the holiday season. Each gift bag contained a Market Basket, Stop Shop or CVS gift card along with various items of personal needs such as greeting cards, postage stamps, pens, emery boards, toothbrushes etc. Including in the Giving Tree was also the Hats 4 Vets and Hats 4 Kids program. These programs were supported with the knitting group as well as young women from the Crochet Community Service Club in the Dominican Republic. A total of 260 hats were distributed to five North Andover elementary schools. Fifty hats and twentyone crocheted blankets were presented to the Reeds Veterans Outreach Center in Haverhill. FY19 GOALS To conduct a cost/benefit analysis of providing an adult day care program by December 31, 2018. To create workshops/seminars and recruit three “Champions” (trainers) in order for North Andover to be “Dementia Friendly” with a goal of training 250 community people by March 31, 2019. To explore expanding Senior Center offerings to include programs for “newer” seniors (ages 60 – 70) by March 31, 2019. To research programs offered by Senior Centers outside of Merrimack Valley to determine which may have merit to implement in North Andover by April 30, 2019. To offer and promote, through the Alzheimer’s Association, another Early Stage Alzheimer’s support group and to increase participation from 20 individuals to 30 individuals by May 31, 2019. To partner with the Veterans Services Department to transport veterans and their families in need of local food banks by using Elder Services vans twice monthly through June 30, 2019. To schedule quarterly Outreach Events, through the Friendly Visitor Program, at each of the North Andover Housing Facilities by September 30, 2018, December 31, 2018, March 31, 2019, and June 30, 2019. CONCLUSION: The North Andover Senior Center is the only municipally funded resource and referral agency for the older adult living in the North Andover Community. The Elder Service
Department continues to educate the citizens of North Andover so that they are aware of services available to support seniors in their homes. The challenge to the community as a whole is to find resources to continue funding new programs and enhance activities to meet the ever changing and growing needs of the older adult. The Council on Aging Board of Directors and the staff at the North Andover Senior Center are committed to supporting and helping the older adult remain active, engaged and independent in the community. COA Board of Directors: Joe Sergi, Chairperson Patricia Long, Vice Chairperson Dorothy Consiglio, Treasurer William Callahan, Secretary Board Members: Linda Lawrence, Sumi Dolben, John Gilboard, Maria Rosati, John Graham, Joyce Fiocca Bold, Joseph McCarthy Administrative and Support Staff: Cahla Ahlstrom Paula Crudale Jose Morel Jaime Phelan John Conlon
Adele Johnson Gloria Philbrook
Special Group Chairs and Facilitators: William Callahan Gail Holleran George Chory Lois DiNapoli Robert Milstone Richard Slade Lester Rugg
Lya Morse Joe Sergi
Arlene Coon Vivian Aziz Kenneth Young
Milton Long
Merrimack Valley Elder Services Nutrition Support: Judy A. Lalmond Maryanne Ramsey Meals on Wheels Drivers: Patricia Patnaude Edward Laycock
Cliff Goddard
Wednesday Fresh Table Volunteers: Nancy McCarthy Gale O’Donnell Rose Arraj
Cathy Collins
Judy Lalmond
Senior Wellness Walk- in Clinic Support: Health Department Town Nurse, Caroline Ibbitson Medical Transport Coordinator and Volunteers: Paula Crudale, Transportation Coordinator Betty Little Thomas Koken Sharleen Sullivan Sarah Dunlap
Vinney
Gloria Philbrick
NORTH ANDOVER HISTORICAL COMMISSION The North Andover Historical Commission is a seven person volunteer board whose members are appointed by the Board of Selectmen. Our mission is to serve as a resource to the citizens of North Andover in matters pertaining to the history of the town, helping to protect and preserve houses, landscapes, monuments and places of historic value. We also serve on the Community Preservation Act Board, the Old Center Historical District Commission and the Neighborhood Conservation District Commission (Machine Shop Village), as required by law. The name of the new Early Childhood Center was suggested by the Commission and we are happy to report the Center is now named the Anne Bradstreet Early Childhood Center, in memory of the now demolished Bradstreet School. The Commission had one request for a demolition of a house over 100 years old, and the Commission allowed the demolition to go forward, as the house had no historical significance to the town. We are currently working with North Parish Church regarding the question of whether to allow a cell phone antenna to be installed in the Church’s steeple. The question is still undecided as of May 2018. The restoration and preservation of the stone markers in the First Old Burying Ground, is, after 30 years, finally coming to a close. The project will end this summer with the installation of a wrought iron gate at the entrance to the Old Burying Ground. The Historical Commission in indebted to Carol Majahad, Director of the North Andover Historical Society, for her continued support and assistance throughout the year. Kathleen Szyska, President Anne Ericson, Secretary Patricia Long, Treasurer Charles J. Gangi James Wefers Jan Williams Nicholas Pelletier
INFORMATON TECHNOLOGY Christopher McClure, Director David Brodeur, Network Systems Manager Craig Lemke, Support Analyst Christine McElhiney, Administrative Assistant The Town of North Andover is committed to excellence in Information Technology in order to support communication, collaboration, efficiency, transparency and service. Investments in North Andover Technology must always be consistent with these goals in their service of Municipal and School Departments, Employees, Students, Parents, Volunteers and Constituents. The Information Technology Department provides appropriate access to, support for, and maintenance of systems and services that sustain, enhance and extend the delivery of high quality, customer-focused service. In support of the mission, the Department is tasked with primary responsibility for long-range planning; resource acquisition and integration; and network security, reliability and continuity for all Municipal & School operations. 2017 ACCOMPLISHMENTS Awarded $50,000 Massachusetts Community Compact IT Grant to scan property files. These files will be scanned and available online by June 2018. This project compliments the Property Lookup Tool completed in December 2017 which links maps, documents and other property information online in a central search tool. Managed $20,000 in Community Preservation funds to scan historical payroll records. This makes searching and accessing these documents easier and more efficient for town and school payroll departments. Upgraded Town, Police, Fire, and Youth websites. The new sites have improved layout, organization, search, design, and mobile responsiveness. The new sites also feature live support chat. Developed online town budget dashboard and goal tracking database, online Burn Permit program and live map, and online Dog License program and live map. Upgraded virtual server infrastructure hardware, replacing end of life equipment and adding capacity and redundancy to hardware investment. Managed the technology planning for the newly renovated Public Works building. This included rerouting town fiber and connecting new addition to wired and wireless networks. Completed migration to new IMC public safety software for Police and Fire departments.
The online citizen “Report It!” tool grew from 621 reports to in 2016 to 644 reports in 2017. Reports may also be made via North Andover’s mobile app. North Andover increased its Twitter followers from 3,000 to 3,000 by the end of 2017. Facebook followers increased from 2,625 to 3,019. Email subscribers increased from 610 to 781. The town keeps these followers up to date with frequent news and agendas and continues to increase the volume and variety of posts. 2018 GOALS Configure and deploy new Library Patron Computer stations and zero clients for the Userful system. Migrate end of life MA state CAMA assessing software to Patriot CAMA software. Review and make recommendations regarding enhancements to the town wide notification system. Deploy Munis financial system integrated online applicant tracking and HR tools to town and school HR departments. Upgrade the two end of life town firewalls, eliminate end of life bandwidth concatenation devices, increase total bandwidth from 750mbs to 950mbs, and upgrade VPN clients and services.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT The Planning Department consists of a Planning Director, a Staff Planner, a Planning Assistant, and a six member volunteer Planning Board. The Department reviews and endorses all Approval Not Required Plans (M.G.L. Ch. 41 Sec. 81-L and 81-P), all Preliminary and Definitive Subdivision plans as required by M.G.L. Ch. 41 Sec. 81 - K to 81 - GG and the North Andover Subdivision Rules and Regulations. The Planning Department also reviews applications for the following seventeen different Special Permits, as authorized by M.G.L. Ch. 40A and the North Andover Zoning Bylaw, and Chapter 160, Stormwater Management and Erosion Control Bylaw: Section 2.30.1 Common Driveway Section 4.125 R-6 Zone Section 4.136 Watershed Protection District Section 7.2.1 Access Other Than Street Frontage Section 7.2.2 Frontage Exception Lot Section 8.3 Site Plan Review Section 8.5 Planned Residential Development Section 8.9 Wireless Service Facilities Section 11 Planned Development District Section 12 Large Estates Condominium Conversion Section 13 Continuing Care Retirement Center Section 14 Independent Elderly Housing Section 15 Planned Commercial Development District Section 16 Corridor Development District Section 17 Osgood Smart Growth Overlay District Section 18 Downtown Overlay District Chapter 160 Town Bylaws, Land Disturbance Permit Planning Board Changes Since May 30, 2017 the Planning Board has welcomed three new members and a new associate member. The Planning Board is fully staffed with five full members and one associate member. Past Year Overview During FY 2017, the Planning Department reviewed and granted the following permits:
Type of application
# of Permits reviewed
Approval Not Required
5
Site Plan Review Special Permit
10
Site Plan Review Modification
3
Height Waiver Special Permit
1
Continuing Care Retirement Center Modification
1
Watershed Special Permit
7
Common Driveway Special Permit
4
Frontage Exception Special Permit
4
Access Other Than Legal Frontage
2
Wireless Special Permit
2
TOTAL
39
The Board also held public hearings for zoning changes during FY17 for the Annual Town Meeting May 2017; including zoning map amendments to properly depict the Corridor Development District 3, rezone 24 Baldwin Street, and to extend the Medical Marijuana Overlay District. In addition, public hearings were held for proposed zoning bylaw amendments to modify Subsection 10.57 – Effect of Subsequent Amendments, to amend Subsection 8.12 to further define the tem “medical marijuana facility” and to further regulate the size and use of a facility, and to add Subsection 8.13 Temporary Moratorium on Recreational Marijuana Establishments and Retailers. The Planning Department participated on the Lake Cochichewick committee which designated and implemented boat storage areas, boat storage racks were constructed and permitted for, and parking spaces were constructed along Pleasant Street. In addition, the committee facilitated a Lake Clean-Up Day in October. The Planning Department constructed online Building, Sign, and Certificate of Occupancy Permits, trained staff, implemented and provided ongoing support. The Planning Department also coordinates and manages the Technical Review Committee (TRC) meetings, which are held at the request of applicants who may want to open a new business, construct a new commercial building, or residential development in North Andover. The TRC meetings include representatives from several town departments and provide applicants with a venue to ask questions about the permitting process. In FY17, the Planning Department held TRC meetings for various projects, ranging from construction of a new continuing care retirement center, a 7,500 sq. ft. Fine Asian Restaurant, proposed redevelopment of 980 Osgood Street, development of Merrimack College athletic complex, and expansion of the Merrimack College Sakowich Center.
The Planning Department goals for FY 18 include the following: FY18 Goals Provide assistance for the Master Plan update process by working with the Town’s consultant, Master Plan Committee, and the Planning Board through June, 2018. Complete and submit required MA Record Retention forms and purge approved documents by March 1, 2018. Construct a Multi-Use Path, “Mills to Hills” trail, to provide a recreational facility for walkers and bicyclists through June, 2018. Work with the Affordable Housing Trust to implement plans to provide housing for “special needs” populations, including low income, veterans, the disabled and the elderly. The Trust is exploring collaborations with local service providers to provide housing for these populations. This is an on-going effort through June, 2018. The Planning Board meets regularly, as needed, two Tuesdays of every month and conducts Saturday morning site visits. Planning Board meetings are held at the Town Hall Board of Selectmen Meeting Room located at 120 Main Street. All interested persons may appear and be heard. Persons needing special accommodations and/or those interested in viewing the application materials should contact the North Andover Planning Department at (978) 688-9535.
Respectfully submitted,
North Andover Planning Board
Jean Enright, Planning Director
Eitan Goldberg, Chairman John Simons Peter Boynton Jennifer Luz-Burns Aaron Preston Chris Allen, Associate Member
STEVENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY Board of Trustees of the Stevens Memorial Library Eva E. Hamori, Chair
Maria G. Mesinger
Ann Cavanaugh, Vice Chair
Mary Dishaw
Stanley Limpert
Earl Svendsen
William B. Duffy, Jr. _____________________________________________________________________ To the Citizens of North Andover: The Trustees of the Stevens Memorial Library herewith present their 109th Report, commencing with the report from the Library Director, Kathleen Keenan. Report of the Library Director To the Trustees of the Stevens Memorial Library, I hereby submit the 109th Report of the Director which is for the period January 1, 2017 – December 31, 2017. The Library’s Mission The Stevens Memorial Library is committed to enhancing the quality of life for our diverse community and is free and open to all. The Library is a hub fostering literacy and lifelong learning opportunities providing access to materials and resources, technology, programs, and space for people to connect, engage and learn. The Library is our gateway to the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium: 35 neighboring libraries with over 3,000,000 items to read, watch or listen to. It also is our gateway to the entire Massachusetts public library system: over 350 libraries with an additional 30,000,000 items. The Library’s impact on the community can be divided into three key areas: providing children with literacy-rich environments, beginning at birth; enriching lives by providing materials and experiences that make North Andover a great home town; and helping patrons acquire new skills and provide the resources to grow and prosper. Partners, Programs and Progress Stevens Memorial Library services are greatly enriched by partnering with many groups and individuals. The dedicated Friends of the Stevens Memorial Library are an integral partner in all our programming activities throughout the year. Thank you to the Stevens Estate, who hosted the fifth summer of Family Movies under the Tent. Thank you also to the Massachusetts Library System reading program specialists, the Massachusetts Board of Library
Commissioners, and the Boston Bruins. The North Andover Arts Council also provided financial assistance for special events. 2017 was a year of consolidation and expansion, building on significant changes in Library staffing, services, and space utilization started in 2016. Some changes were fundamental: an hour was added to public service on Friday evening and Sunday afternoon; the Library’s integrated library system Evergreen was replaced mid-year when MVLC, our consortium, moved to the Symphony system; and, the frequency of existing programs increased based on demand. It also was a year of seconds: the 2nd year of Girls Who Code, the 2nd Annual North Andover Middle School Fine and Performing Arts exhibition, the 2nd Annual North Andover Reads, and 2nd Annual NAPS Superintendent’s Summer Challenge. The Library’s partnership with the North Andover Public School District (NAPS) continued to grow. Knowing that reading during the summer is a key to a child’s school success, Summer at the Stevens is a major initiative. Stevens and NAPS collaborated to develop summer reading lists; Stevens’ librarians visited classrooms; and teachers and students visited the Stevens. Summer reading participation in Stevens programs rose 450%, a confirmation of the changes made at Stevens. New NAPS staff visited as part of the NAPS Bus Tour for the 3rd year. September once again focused on every NAPS student having a Stevens Memorial Library card to access the full resources of Stevens and the Merrimack Valley Library Consortium. Stevens and NAPS worked jointly on two STEM grants. When Stevens applied for a $7,500 Federal LSTA grant to increase its STEM offerings, the NAPS K-12 STEM Director and lead elementary library media specialist worked with us. When the NAPS applied for a Northeast Regional STEM Network grant, Stevens was a partner, along with Merrimack College. Both grants were received and their complementary programs will enrich children in and out of school for years to come. New to our partnership this year is the North Andover High School History Department, helping them to create Archive and History Learning Lab and co-sponsoring North Andover’s first Race Amity Day next summer. Other partners this year included the North Andover Poets Laureate, the North Andover Senior Center, the North Andover Historical Society, the generous volunteers and four-footed friends in our therapy dog reading program. 2017 by the Numbers By the Numbers data is based on FY2017 (July 2016-June 2017) as reported to the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners. In an average Stevens week: • The Library was open 7 days for 63 hours, Labor Day through Memorial Day, and 5 days in the summer (2,858 hours/year). • 3,361 visitors came into the building (174,747 visitors/year). • 4,516 items were borrowed in book or electronic form (234,833 items/year). • 1,028 items came and went through interlibrary loan services (53,449 items/year). • 480 library public computer sessions (24,960 sessions/year) as WiFi usage steadily increased.
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345 information and reference questions were answered by staff (17,940 questions/year). 9 library events were held in a meeting room (483 events/year).
Library Building Update The Library building’s major repair, replacing the sloped roof, was completed in December. The new system was engineered with multiple layers for increased durability and additional insulation to improve environmental operations. Thank you to the Town and the Community Preservation Committee for the investment in the Library, securing the building and protecting the resources it contains for many years to come. Looking Forward The Stevens Memorial Library looks forward with excitement to 2018 as we build on and enhance our programs, services, and collections for the residents of North Andover. Respectfully submitted, Kathleen Keenan Library Director
Report of the Board of Trustees of the Stevens Memorial Library The Board of Trustees of the Stevens Memorial Library (the Board) offers its sincere thanks to the Library staff for their dedication in providing the public with exceptional Library services. The Board also extends its appreciation to the many volunteers for their behind-the-scenes activities; their efforts enable staff to provide and focus on direct services to the patrons. The Board extends a special thanks to the Friends of the Stevens Memorial Library whose numerous hours of volunteer service generate the funds that allow the Library to enhance its services beyond the annual municipal budget. Their extremely popular book sales draw customers from around the region. Thanks is also due to the members of the North Andover School District who contributed to the 2nd annual North Andover Reads series. Finally, the Board acknowledges and commends the spirit of cooperation between Town departments and organizations that helped make 2017 an exceptional Library year. With the departure of two members this year, the Board added two new members, Mary Dishaw, and Earl Svendsen. The Board accepted the retirement of Library Trustee, Peter Lafond. The Board extends its appreciate to Mr. Lafond for his many years of service. It is with deep sadness that the Board lost long-time Trustee, E. William (Bill) Hansen. His many years of service are appreciated and his guidance in financial matters will be greatly missed. We extend our condolences to his family. The Board’s officers’ 2-year term ended in November and new officers were elected in the Annual Meeting. New officers are: Eva E. Hamori, Chair; Ann Cavanaugh, Vice Chair; Stanley Limpert, Treasurer; and Mary Dishaw, Corresponding Secretary. The Board continues to oversee the investment and expenditure of Endowed Funds and Special Gifts. Proceeds from donors purchase books, furnishings, and equipment. They also are used to enhance the building and grounds, and the services, programs, collections and activities of the Library. The Board’s Annual Financial Report for Fiscal Year 2017 (July 1, 2016 – June 30, 2017) is included below. Respectfully submitted, Eva E. Hamori, Chair Ann Cavanaugh, Vice Chair Stanley Limpert William B. Duffy, Jr.
Maria G. Mesinger Mary Dishaw Earl Svendsen
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES NORTH ANDOVER / BOXFORD DISTRICT The Department of Veterans ' Services is to advocate on behalf of all the Commonwealth's Veterans and provide them with quality support services and to direct an emergency financial assistance program for those Veterans and their dependents who are in need of benefits and services. In 1946, the Selectmen of the Towns of North Andover and Boxford voted to form a district and appointed a District Director of Veterans' Services to carry out the provisions of Chapter 115 of the General Laws. The Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is located at the North Andover Town Hall on Main Street. Walk-ins are always welcome however; we recommend calling first to ensure a representative is present. OFFICE HOURS Monday 8:00 to 4:30, Tuesday 8:00 to 6:00, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00 to 4:30, Friday 8:00 to 12:00 noon Office (978) 688-9525 or for urgent matters, call (978) 807-7286, or e-mail us at
[email protected]
SERVICES PROVIDED AS DIRECTED BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS: Financial assistance Medical Services Educational & Burial Benefits Property Tax Exemptions Veterans War Bonus Gold Star Mothers & Fathers Annuities Obtaining copies of discharges Replacement of Service Medals Burial Internment for Veteran and Spouse V.A. Home Loans and education benefits Life Insurance and Widows Pensions Veterans Disability Comp & Pensions V.A. Hospitals / Clinic Enrollment & Prescription plan
All of these programs are subject to eligibility according to State and Federal Guidelines. Expenditures: The Veterans Services salary and office expenses for FY2019 total $413,486.51. The Town of Boxford apportionment for salary and office expenses total $18,592.71. As of April 30, 2018 The Town of North Andover expended a total of $187,874.13 for emergency / financial assistance with 75% of this expenditure being reimbursed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. Enhancements: To continue to best assist our Veterans and their families we have expanded our Mobile Food Pantry. Continuing to attend outreach events throughout our community as well as in the region to maximize the Veterans we can reach. NORTH ANDOVER / BOXFORD VETERANS SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERS: Joseph LeBlanc, Director of Veterans Service Andrew W. Maylor, North Andover Town Manager Alan Benson, Boxford Town Manager
Are you a veteran or a widow(er) of a veteran? Is your income less than $ 2,023 per month (single applicants) with cash assets below $5,000. Married Veterans, is your combined income below $2,743.00 month & cash assets below $9,800. Primary residence and automobiles are not counted as assets If so you may be entitled to REIMBURSEMENT of your MEDICAL EXPENSES and/or FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE Under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 115 Call your Veteran’s Service Officer for more information (978) 688-9525
YOUTH AND RECREATION SERVICES The Youth & Recreation Services Department, under the direction of Rick Gorman continued to provide superior quality services and a full complement of programs. The programs consisted of support programs, court-related programming, student leadership programs, family and individual services as well as a host of social, recreational and adventure services. In 2017, Youth & Recreation Services serviced 3,313 youth. 2017 also marked the 29th anniversary of our founding in 1988. 2017 also marked the 17th year the doors of the Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center have been opened. The outstanding professional staff consists of Rick Gorman - Executive Director, Demi Tetrault – Assistant Director, Laura Stevens - Support Services Coordinator, Justin Barry Recreation Coordinator, and Kyle Palladino – Social Programs Coordinator. After 17 years the Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center continues to be a lively and safe place for the youth of North Andover. The Center is open six days a week for middle and high school aged youth. On Saturday afternoons we have also built in time for 4th/5th graders to experience the center in preparation for when they enter the middle school. In 2017 we had the most youth participating in our extensive eight week summer program. The summer was filled with clinics, recreational programs, playground programs, events and field trips. Summer programming continues to be a huge need in our community. Once again this summer we oversaw the ever popular Stevens Pond. The Pond continues to be a jewel of North Andover. We are proud that in the last three summers we have only had to close the pond for one ½ day showing the towns commitment to water quality at the pond. The Center continues to offer part-time employment for the youth of North Andover, as we employed 150 kids during the extensive summer programs as well as after school throughout the school year. We also had numerous adult volunteers assisting us at the front desk, working within the building and serving on a numbers of boards and committees. 2017 also marked the 12th year of assimilating programs run under the previous Recreation Department. The programs consist of Sunday Night Skating at Brooks School, the Saturday morning 4th grade basketball programs, along with the Sunday Night Summer Concert Series and our popular Summer Children’s Shows on the Common. We continue to take these programs to new heights each year. We get great feedback from residents on improving each offering. The North Andover Youth & Recreation Services works hand in hand with the North Andover Public Schools. Our Support Services Coordinator is in the schools 15 hours a week and we participate in a number of school based committees. The partnership with NAPS is an extremely unique and productive relationship
The Youth & Recreation Director also chairs the Town Fields Committee. This position is responsible for permitting fields, working with our youth sport programs and developing short and long term plans for use and development. In 2017 we continued working on long range plans for the redevelopment of the middle school playing fields. 2017 also marked the 7 th year of raising funds for new fields/facilities. We have now raised over $350k over a seven year period. The Center also relies on a number of committees to assist in the areas of fundraising, marketing, public relations, finance, budgeting and technology. NAYRS is so lucky to have many of our residents involved in these areas. The Youth & Recreation Services Board of Directors and Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center, Inc. are also continuing to work on long range planning for the department and Center. We thank the JNHYC, Inc. for their continued financial and emotional support of the Center. In 2017 the JNHYC, Inc. donated over $33,000 in equipment, programming and maintenance funding. The Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center, Inc. also ran the ninth annual fundraiser, rebranded as a “Knight to Shine” and held at DiBurro’s in Haverhill. The event provided food, fun, live and silent auctions, recognition of youth volunteers and college scholarship recipients, our Youth of the Year Maggie Mottola as well as an opportunity to recognize the Center on 29 years of service. The lifeline of Youth & Recreation Services is to provide support services, and I am once again pleased and proud of our constant mission of helping the youth and families in this community. The amount of services we are providing confidentially to our youth and families is amazing and inspiring. I am fortunate to oversee this department’s growth since its inception but I am humbled by the staff I have had and the support this community has offered our mission. Our success of having a municipal youth services agency has been modeled by over 20 other communities. As we enter our 30th year of service to the community, we are proud of our past successes as well as excited about new initiatives and plans for the future. The following are the services provided during the last year. ADVENTURE PROGRAMS: ● Challenge Course ● Rock Climbing Wall ● Walking Programs ● Mountain Biking Programs ● Sailing Programs ● Archery Programs ● Outdoor Survival Programs ● Ropes Course Groups ● Indoor and Outdoor Climbing Trips ● Ski Trips ● Camping Trips ● Hiking Trips ● White Water Rafting Trips
SUPPORT SERVICES: ● High School Girls Groups ● Middle School Girls Groups ● Youth Tracking, Outreach, and Mentorship ● Holiday Giving Program ● Thanksgiving Drive ● Personal Care Drive ● Crisis Intervention Services ● Job Bank ● NAYRS Annual Teen Job Fair ● Collaboration with Local Therapists/Counselors ● Peer Mediation Services ● Participation in Community Collaborative Initiative (CCI) ● Collaboration with NAHS’ Student Assistance Team and NAMS’ Team Consult ● Information and Referral Services ● Collaboration with North Andover Parent Resource Network ● Simon Potter Project ● NAPD RAD self defense courses ● Juvenile Diversion SOCIAL/RECREATION PROGRAMS: ● Teenco Dances ● 8th Grade Dress-Up Dance ● Boys and Girls Basketball Tournaments ● Boys and Girls Flag Football ● Joseph Walsh Summer Basketball League ● Black Knights Winter Basketball League ● Black Knights Spring Basketball League ● Youth Center Classes ● NAYRS/NABC 4th Grade Basketball ● Daily Drop-in activities ● Extensive 8 week Summer Programs o Summer Fun o Stevens Pond o Sports & Rec o Girls Weeks o Boys Weeks o Service Week o Adventure Week o One Day Field Trips (Paddle Boarding, Surfing, Painting) ● North Andover Fall Ball League ● Crusaders Special Olympics Basketball ● 4 vs. 4 Fall Soccer Tournament ● Video Game Tournaments ● Pick-up Beach Volleyball ● Ice Rink Programs and Activities ● Outdoor Gaming Tournaments (Bubble Ball, Gaga Ball, Tetherball) ● Fitness Classes
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Dance Team Emily’s Art Studio Street Hockey League Fishing Program Gardening Program Science Club Rocket Club Outdoor Skating Rink activities Seasonal Field Trips Stevens Pond Programs and Swim Lessons
STUDENT-RUN/COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS: ● Freshman/Sophomore Youth Council ● Junior/Senior Youth Council ● Helping Hands ● Core 4 Leadership Program ● Step Up ● Knight Work ● Kindness Rocks Initiative ● Next Man Up SPECIAL EVENTS/PROGRAMS: ● Annual Spring Carnival ● Youth Appreciation Day ● Summer Kickoff Party ● ½ School Day Events ● Turkey Toss ● Youth Center Fundraisers ● Big Screen Movie Nights ● Welcome Back to School Event ● Welcome Week Orientation ● NAPD RAD Self-Defense courses ● Core 4 Youth Leadership Summit ● Sunday Night Brooks Skating ● Summer Children’s Shows on Common ● Summer Concerts on Common COURT-RELATED PROGRAMS: ● Juvenile Diversion Respectfully Submitted, Rick Gorman Executive Director
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT Jeffrey J. Coco, Director John P. Savastano, Deputy Director Co-Deputy Directors: Charles Gray, Police Chief William McCarthy, Fire Chief Connor Lincoln, Senior Operations Officer William Hastings, Senior Communications Officer Emergency Management's duties include supporting public safety incidents, hazardous material incident support, regional emergency planning committee coordination, auxiliary police support, mass causality incident support, incident evacuation, state and federal resource coordination, emergency communications, disaster response planning, natural and manmade disaster response and mitigation. North Andover Emergency Management activated its emergency operations center (EOC) and/or responded to "State of Emergency" incidents this year due to weather related incidents. We also responded to hazardous material incidents, providing incident support and state and federal incident liaison. Our RACES communicators continue to support monthly communications tests with MEMA to maintain communications proficiency and readiness in event of emergencies. We also conduct weekly testing of our primary communications to insure readiness during emergency situations. The RACES, as well as the Emergency Management operations staff contribute countless hours of voluntary services to the town in support of any events that may require communications coverage or crowd control and public safety assistance during incidents. We thank Mr. Benjamin Farnum for his continued support allowing us the use of Boston Hill for one of the repeaters and we are indebted to Andover Emergency Management director/Police Chief for his allowing the use an antenna and our alternate repeater on Holt Hill in Andover. The placement of these two repeaters and antennas allows us fairly large communication coverage of the town. We continue to recruit operations officers and RACES communicators holding valid Radio Amateur Licenses from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All town residents meeting these criteria are eligible to apply regardless of race, sex or creed. Interested individuals may contact the undersigned at any time. We continue to support, at their requests, the police and fire departments during other incidents. As always our thanks to the many town boards and departments including Town Manager, the Finance Board, Honorable Board of Selectmen, DPW, Police, and Fire departments who can always be depended on to support our efforts including all MEMA, FEMA exercises and real emergencies that may arise. My personal thanks to the Emergency Management Deputy Director, John Savastano, Operations Staff, headed by Connor Lincoln, Transportation Officer Neil Hamel, the Communications staff, headed by William Hastings and the RACES communicators and all the
Emergency management Officers; without your dedicated support and all the voluntary service you provide to our community, our agency could not support our community. I greatly appreciate your time and effort.
Respectfully Submitted Jeffrey J. Coco E.M.D.
FIRE DEPARTMENT William A. McCarthy, Fire Chief The North Andover Fire Department saw the additions of Corey Pramas and Ian McAllister to the permanent reserve list on October 18, 2017. Firefighter Pramas became a permanent full time probationary firefighter on November 13, 2017 with the transfer of Firefighter Sean Fountain, a seventeen year veteran, to the Methuen Police Department. Firefighter Matt Sifferlen graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighter Academy on April 28, 2017 and was sworn in as a permanent full time firefighter after completing his one year probationary period on November 13, 2017. The fire department responded to 4,427 incidents in 2017, an increase of 310 responses from 2016. Sixty-seven (67%) of those incidents were emergency medical services (EMS) calls, which included 279 motor vehicle accidents. There were 27 opioid overdoses in 2017, a decrease from 34 in 2016. All North Andover firefighters are Emergency Medical Technicians (EMT’s) trained in administering naloxone (Narcan). Eighty-three fires were reported in 2017 which included 18 structure fires. The year began with a reported structure fire on February 12, 2017. The fire department responded to 97 Maple Ave for a basement fire which caused $50,000 damage. The fire originated around the fireplace walls and spread outward into the ceiling bays. The responding apparatus was able to contain the fire to the basement. On March 8, 2017 the fire department responded to a fire at 148 Main Street, the Abbott Building, and apartment 217. The tenant in apartment 218 was awoken by the smoke detectors in apartment 217 and was able to remove her neighbor from the burning apartment and activate the fire alarm by pulling the pull station near the exit of the building. Arriving apparatus found a bedroom fire that was being controlled by the activation of the buildings sprinkler system. The fire was investigated and the cause was determined to be from a malfunctioning paper shredder. At 4:28 on Monday April 24, 2017 engine 2 was dispatched for reported smoke in the area of Reynold’s playground. While in route, multiple 911 calls were received for smoke in the area of 213 Summer Street. Car 1 arrived to find a storage structure and 13 vehicles on fire as well a large area of woods. A working fire was struck with all North Andover apparatus responding. Mutual aid was received from Lawrence, Methuen and Middleton fire departments. Cause of the fire was determined to be that a pile of brush that was burned prior in the day that was not fully extinguished. A fire at 155 Beacon Hill Boulevard on December 6, 2017 caused extensive damage to the room of origin and smoke damage throughout the structure. At 1:21 in the morning the residents were awoken by the activation of the homes smoke detectors. The resident called 911 to report the fire in the home. Arriving fire apparatus reported smoke coming from the structure and all occupants were out of the building. The fire was contained to the first floor bedroom and was determined to be accidental due to vape pen charging in the bedroom outlet and overheated. The fire department made upgrades to its equipment and apparatus in 2017. A 2017 Ford 350 pickup truck with a KimTek 160 gallon water skid unit was purchased to be used as the department’s new forestry vehicle which replaced a 2001 Ford 450 brush truck. Three additional LifePak 1000 automatic external defibrillators (AEDs) were purchased to replace the remaining LifePak 500 models which are on all fire apparatus. The department completed the
three year replacement of the self-contained breathing apparatus (SCBA) with 8 new Scott 4.5 SCBA’s that all firefighters wear in fires and immediate danger to life and health (IDLH) atmospheres. The department again was awarded both of the S.A.F.E. grants from Executive Office of Public Safety. The Student Awareness of Fire Education (S.A.F.E.) Program is a state initiative to provide resources to local fire departments to conduct fire and life safety education programs in grades K-12. The mission is to enable students to recognize the dangers of fire and more specifically the fire hazards tobacco products pose. North Andover Fire Department has been receiving this grant since 1996. The S.A.F.E. Program has been in existence since FY '96. During the first seven years, S.A.F.E. was funded by the tobacco tax, better known as the Health Protection Fund, because smoking is the leading cause of fire deaths. It is currently funded by a state appropriation from general revenue funds distributed by the Executive Office of Public Safety. The Senior SAFE program was created by the Legislature in the FY ‘14 budget. It is a grant program to local fire departments to support fire and safety education for older adults, those most at risk of dying in fires in our state. Senior SAFE builds on the successful 20 years of the schoolbased (S.A.F.E.) Program that has reduced the average annual child fire deaths by 70%. The fire service expects to have a similar impact for older adults. The North Andover Fire Department continued its pro-active approach to fire prevention and education by participating jointly with the North Andover Police Departments “National Night Out” and the annual Fire Prevention week open house during October. Those in attendance were educated in smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, child car seat installations, blood pressure and blood sugar checks, tours of the station and equipment used by the fire department. Neil Patnaude was the departments 2017 Exchange Club of Lawrence Firefighter of the Year. Neil received this award for his department and community involvement. Neil is a member the honor guard, scholarship committee, fire education program and has been part of numerous donation drives. The department received donations in 2017 and would like to thank Robert Daigle and Elizabeth Armstrong for those generous donations. Finally, we would like to thank town administrators and the community for their continued support of the North Andover Fire Department. Our members are dedicated to keeping North Andover and its residents safe.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS WATER SUPPLY & DISTRIBUTION In FY17 1,141 feet of 8-inch cast iron pipe were eliminated from the distribution system. One 12-inch insertion valve was installed. Two new hydrants were installed. The water distribution system now consists of: 149.41 miles of main pipe; 6 twelve-inch check valves; 4 twelve-inch altitude valves; 5 twenty-four-inch butterfly valves; 567 twelve-inch, 4 ten-inch, 1118 eight-inch, 1892 six-inch, and 4 four-inch gate valves; with 1,541 public hydrants.
SIZE OF PIPE (INCHES)
LENGTH OF PIPE (FEET)
24
12
10
8
1917
278,341
7,615
412,564
6
81,159
4
684
There were installed in FY17 either wholly or partially, 51 water services. Seven fire hydrants were replaced and sixteen water main breaks or leaks were repaired. Hydrants were repaired, flagged and painted as necessary. STATISTICS RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
1. KIND OF PIPE CAST IRON, DUCTILE IRON, HDPE 2. SIZES 3” TO 24” 3. EXTENDED DURING THE YEAR (FEET) 207 4. DISCONTINUED (FEET) 1,348 5. TOTAL NUMBER OF HYDRANTS ADDED DURING THE YEAR 2 6. TOTAL NUMBER OF HYDRANTS NOW IN USE 1,541 7. NUMBER OF STOP GATES NOW IN USE 3,599 8. NUMBER OF STOP GATES SMALLER THAN 4 INCHES 0 9. NUMBER OF BLOWOFFS 6 10. RANGE OF PRESSURE ON MAINS 40 TO 148 PSI 11. KIND OF SERVICE PIPE CEMENT LINED CAST IRON, COPPER, DUCTILE, IRON 12. SIZE OF SERVICE PIPE ¾” TO 10” 13. NUMBER OF SERVICE TAPS ADDED THIS YEAR 51 14. NUMBER OF SERVICE TAPS NOW IN USE 7,899 15. NUMBER OF METERS INSTALLED 304 During FY17, a new 8-inch water main was installed in Wayne Street to feed the new DPW Building. Our water main leading to the YMCA in Andover was eliminated at the Town Line when the building was connected to Andover’s water system.
WATER SUPPLY & DISTRIBUTION DRINKING WATER TREATMENT PLANT (DWTP) & BOOSTER PUMPING STATIONS Finished Water Pumped FY2017 Months
Million Gallons (MG)
July 2016
170.380
Aug
150.294
Sept
111.726
Oct
83.287
Nov
71.096
Dec
71.995
Jan 2017
72.848
Feb
65.720
Mar
74.733
Apr
75.889
May
89.346
June
110.681
Total
1,147.995
Average daily consumption:
3.145 MG/day
Max day pumping:
July 25, 2016
6.940 MG
Largest pumping period:
July 21-27, 2016
43.44 MG’s
Throughout this fiscal year many repairs and improvements were made within the DWTP, Booster Pump Stations (BPS) and Storage Tanks. The following are just a few of the projects completed:
Replaced eight flow meters the carbon filters; Installed new zinc orthophosphate tanks Passed the requirements to be recertified for bacterial sampling in our lab; Boat racks built and installed by hatch area; Construction started on the new SCADA system. Demolition of the Old North Station began.
CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM (CCCP) The program is ongoing annually in accordance with the Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Water Supply 310 CMR 22.22 Regulations. The Town’s Water Department is ultimately responsible for all actions regarding this program to insure that it is managed and maintained correctly according to Federal & State Laws. No cross connection violations were detected in FY 17 thus the program is extremely successful in keeping our water safe from outside contaminated sources. Six hundred and fifty seven (657) devices were successfully tested. SEWAGE COLLECTION AND TREATMENT In North Andover, sewage is designed to flow in three divisions: The East Side Drainage Area with its trunk sewer following Lake Cochichewick to the Merrimack River; the West Side Drainage Area with two trunk sewers: one on Waverly Road, Mass Ave, Beverly Street and Sutton Street, the other along the Shawsheen River; and the Central Drainage Area bounded by Waverly Road, Middlesex Street, and Main Street. All sewerage from the Town is treated at the Greater Lawrence Sewage Treatment Plant before being discharged to the Merrimack River. There are 90.97 miles of sewers in the North Andover Sewerage System with 5,907 house connections. SIZE OF SEWERS (INCHES) 36
30
27
24
21
18
LENGTH OF SEWERS (FEET) 440
10,179
4,171
19,359
7,939
19,992
SIZE OF SEWERS (INCHES) 15
12
10
8
6
LENGTH OF SEWERS (FEET) 2,889
43,785
11,073
279,173
82,154
During FY17, two main line obstructions were cleared by the sewer crew and jet truck. ruptured pipelines were excavated and repaired.
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SOLID WASTE COLLECTION AND DISPOSAL SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING Northside Carting of North Andover continued with contract collection and transportation of solid waste. A total of 8,312 tons of solid waste was delivered to the Wheelabrator facility on Holt Road. The division also coordinated removal of the Earth Day clean-up that was conducted by volunteers and two household hazardous waste collection days. Fall leaf pickup, spring brush cleanup and Christmas tree pickup were also conducted in this fiscal year. To help decrease the amount of solid waste, Simply Recycling began curbside collection of textiles in May. The Sustainability Committee’s (formally Solid Waste Advisory Committee) efforts to promote and enhance recycling continued to be very successful in the past fiscal year. Programs to improve education and outreach, increase school recycling volumes, collect all numbered plastic curbside, and not allow visible cardboard and paper to be placed in the trash have appreciably decreased solid waste tonnage and increased recycling tonnage. Weekly collection of single stream recyclables, which means that all recycling materials may be put out for collection into one covered container marked as recyclables, has been very successful and continues to increase recycling participation. Appliance pick-up and operation of a drop off center for recycling at the TBI Facility, 210 Holt Road by our contractor, Northside Carting continues. Further, the DPW continues to provide drop off three days per week for yard waste at the Cyr Recycling Facility on Sharpeners Pond Road. A total of 2,183 tons of yard waste, paper, glass, tin, aluminum and plastic were recycled in this fiscal year.
HIGHWAY & ENGINEERING The roads program continued this year, in part, with approximately $800,000 funding from the State’s Chapter 90 program and supplemental local funds. Prioritization of the improvements continued with the use of an outside consultant that prepared pavement management plan which investigated all roads in Town, rated condition of roads, identified repair methods, and costs. Using the pavement Management process we have been following a program that establishes a priority for how funds are directed to types of roads. The arterials and collector roads are improved with Chapter 90 money and then local funding is directed to the local streets such as neighborhood streets that never seem to get improved. Below is a list of the streets improved in FY 2017 which amounted to approximately 3.5 miles of improvements.
PAVED ROADWAYS FY 2017 STREET
LOCATION
Boxford Street
Candlestick Road to Sherwood Drive
Bridges Lane
Foster Street to Vest Way
Chadwick Street
Route 125 to High Street
Lyman Road
Mass Ave. to Middlesex Street
Marbleridge Road
Salem Street to Great Pond Road
Oakes Drive
Johnson Street to end
Oxford Street
Russell Street to Lincoln Street
Riverview Street
North Main Street to end
Stevens Street
Harkaway Road to Osgood Street
Wood Lane
Green Street to end
In addition to road paving, safety and sidewalk improvements were constructed to portions of Greene Street and Massachusetts Avenue. Design and layout for the High-Water-Elm Street intersection was also completed. Major culvert repair was completed on Sutton Street by the railroad tracks. The Engineering Department is involved in major endeavors, along with the day-to-day requests for information from town boards, businesses, developers, and residents. The Dept. provided reviews, comments, and engineering input on various projects before the Planning Board, Board of Appeals, Conservation Commission and worked on compliance with the Environmental Pollution Agency storm-water permit. The Department is continuing with its efforts to convert paper plans to electronic format and file them within its database. Some of these plans have been imported into our GIS. We are also working on increasing the functionality of GIS for the management and record keeping needs of the DPW. FORESTRY & TREE MAINTENANCE Our skyworker bucket truck was active in this fiscal year including pruning, removal and planting trees throughout Town. Christmas trees were chipped in January and a large amount of brush was chipped during the curbside spring cleanup conducted in April. Our tree department crews again worked with the various Committees in many ways throughout the year: Christmas lights were put up in the Old Center Common as well as the downtown area which made for a wonderful and festive display, flags were put up along Mass. Ave and Main
Street for the 4th of July celebration and veterans day, and wreaths were hung along these same streets for the Christmas holiday.
PLAYGROUND MAINTENANCE The playground system consists of Grogan’s Field, 4.7 acres; Drummond Field, 5.0 acres; American Legion Beach, 1.4 acres; Carl Thomas Playground, 4.7 acres; Aplin Playground, 1.8 acres; McEvoy Playground, 4.1 acres, Reynolds Playground 3.0 acres; the Gallagher Field at the Town Farm 2.5 acres, the Cyr Recreation Area, 10.3 acres and the new Foster Farm Fields 6.0 acres. This brings the total number of acres to 43.5. New swing sets and mulch were installed at the Kittredge School playground. PARKS & SCHOOL GROUNDS MAINTENANCE The parks area consists of the Center Common, 8.1 acres; training grounds, 1.9 acres; Memorial Park, 2.7 acres; Old Burying Ground, 1 acre; Historical Society Plot; Farrington Burying Grounds; and 20 small plots at street intersections – a total of 15 acres. All park areas were maintained, and mowed an average of once per week. Triangles at various locations were maintained and mowed. In addition to Town crew work, the Department oversaw the Adopt-anIsland program that help beautify and maintain several locations throughout the Town. School ground areas consists of the Thomson School, 3.00 acres; Kittredge School, 6.57 acres; Franklin School, 8.77 acres; Sargent School 15 acres; North Andover Middle School and Atkinson School, 38.34 acres; and the High School, 44.52 acres – a total of 115.20 acres. Baseball fields, track and field facilities, field hockey, soccer, lacrosse, and football fields were maintained for competitive school events and for youth and adult athletic events. Our thanks to all the volunteer organizations for funding programs, making improvements and for providing their time and effort in maintaining and improving our playing fields.
Respectfully submitted, James Stanford, Director of Public Works
NORTH ANDOVER HOUSING AUTHORITY As the Executive Director of NAHA, I am pleased to submit on behalf of the North Andover Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, the Authority’s annual report. This report has been prepared in accordance with Chapter 121B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, which govern housing authorities. The Housing Authority owns and manages 297 income based rental units of Public Housing in North Andover. The Authority-owned units are distributed in six elderly and two family developments, which consist of: State funded: Fountain Drive
40 units of elderly/handicapped
Bingham Way
42 units of elderly/handicapped
Foulds Terrace
52 units of elderly/handicapped
O’Connor Heights
20 units of elderly/handicapped 10 units of congregate housing
Veteran’s (Family) Housing
14 two bedroom family units 10 three bedroom family units
Ashland Street
4 three bedroom family units
Federally funded: McCabe Court
45 units of elderly/handicapped
Morkeski Meadows
60 units of elderly/handicapped
Public Housing units administered by the North Andover Housing Authority are subject to the following income limits: State Federal 1 person household
$47,600
$47,600
2
54,400
54,400
3
61,200
61,200
4
68,000
68,000
5
73,450
73,450
6
78,900
78,900
7
84,300
84,350
8 or more
89,750
89,800
The state minimum age requirement for elderly is 60, or handicapped. The federal minimum age requirement for elderly is 62, or handicapped. The minimum head of household age for family housing is 18 or over. Neither program has an asset limit. Income from assets is added to total income and that must remain within the above thresholds. North Andover residents and people who work in North Andover receive a preference for these programs. In addition to owned units, the Authority also administers rental subsidy programs through the use of Federal and State funds. These programs are designed to provide a subsidy for housing to eligible elderly/handicapped, families, and single individuals. The Authority currently administers 133 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and 4 Mass Rental Vouchers (MRVP). The Authority offers the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) to those individuals participating in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. FSS is a HUD funded social service program designed to promote employment and increase assets for families receiving Section 8 rental subsidies. During a five to seven year period, participants work individually with a case-manager on such goals as education, money management, job training, childcare, transportation, and homeownership education. A key component of the FSS Program is the establishment of an escrow or savings account that accumulates as earned income increases. Families receive the funds after they successfully complete the program. Many FSS families have used their escrow to purchase homes. FSS is unique because of its individual approach to supporting families and is one of the few asset building government programs in existence. Future Plans/Goals:
Continued Modernization improvements to housing authority properties Increase affordable housing opportunities Educate residents on available community resources and services Partner with local colleges to provide ongoing social work internships for social service coordination for residents Maintain smoke free properties Increase landlord participation in section 8 program through incentives and education Promote community and intergenerational activities for the elderly through partnerships with area providers Partner with the private and public sector to maximize services and resources for residents Provide financial education to housing authority residents and Section 8 participants to promote financial independence Promote home-ownership education for public housing tenants and Section 8 participants
The North Housing Authority is dedicated to serving the housing needs of the community. The mission of the North Andover Housing Authority is to promote adequate and affordable housing, economic opportunity, and a suitable living environment free from discrimination. Working together with the staff, board of commissioners, residents, and community members, the North Andover Housing Authority strives to create neighborhoods where residents continue to be a valuable part of the community.
Respectfully Submitted, Cathy Hoog, PHM, LMHC, LMFT Mary Beth Soucy-Larkin, Chairman Stephen Long, Assistant Chairman Edward Capodilupo, Secretary Madeleine Sutcliffe, State Appointee, Treasurer Francis McCarty, Member
2017 Annual Town Meeting Minutes – May 16, 2017
Town Moderator Mark S. DiSalvo called the 2017 Annual Town Meeting to order at 7:03 PM in the Auditorium of the North Andover High School 430 Osgood Street on Tuesday May 16, 2017. The Town Moderator recognized former Selectmen Tracy Watson and Donald Stewart for all their collective years of dedicated service to the Town. He also recognized retiring School Committee members Brian Gross and Stan Limpert for their many years of service. Moderator DiSalvo introduced Board and Committee members and participating Town Officials. He summarized the Simplified Rules of Parliamentary Procedure which are printed in their entirety in the Report of the Finance Committee. There is no quorum requirement for any Annual or Special Town Meeting as established by Article 14 of the 1999 Annual Town Meeting and approved by the Attorney General on July 27, 1999. Moderator DiSalvo explained the voting procedure using raised cards for voting and the implementation of the bylaw allowing votes to be declared by the Moderator for issues requiring a two-thirds vote at each session. Check lists showed a total of 1,016 voters present. The cafeteria was used for the overflow attendance and Maria Galvagna Messinger served as alternate Moderator and Assistant Town clerk Suzanne Pelich recorded votes. Registrars Carrie M. Crouch, Linda McHugh, and Alexandra Mezzina coordinated check in and procedures needed for the alternate location. A motion was made by Richard M. Vaillancourt, 454 Stevens Street, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, seconded by Rosemary Connelly Smedile 65 Greene Street, to dispense with the reading of the warrant, and with the reading of the constable’s return of service of that warrant and further moved that the Moderator not be required to read articles of the warrant verbatim, but to be allowed to refer to articles by number and by subject matter; and further that amendments need not be read but are to be voted upon as displayed or otherwise provided, in print, to the voters in attendance. Motion unanimously approved. The Annual Town Meeting was adjourned into the Special Town Meeting which was called by separate warrant and called to order by Moderator DiSalvo at 7:32PM after Article 7 of the Annual Town Meeting. A motion was made by Richard M. Vaillancourt, 454 Stevens Street, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, seconded by Rosemary Connelly Smedile 65 Greene Street, to dispense with the reading of the warrant, and with the reading of the constable’s return of service of that warrant and further moved that the Moderator not be required to read articles of the warrant verbatim, but to be allowed to refer to articles by number and by subject matter; and further that amendments need not be read but are to be voted upon as displayed or otherwise provided, in print, to the voters in attendance. Motion unanimously approved. Voters who registered to vote after April 26, 2016 and before May 6, 2017 were eligible to vote only in the Special Town Meeting and received separate voting cards.
The May 16, 2017 Special Town Meeting dissolved by unanimous vote at 7:34PM on May 16, 2017 with all articles voted. The 2017 Annual Town Meeting dissolved by unanimous vote at 10:37PM on May 16, 2017 with all articles voted as follows: Article 1: Reports of Special Committees. Unanimous vote to hear and/or accept the reports of any appointed special committees, if any. No reports given. Article 2: Reports of Receipts and Expenditures. Unanimous vote to accept the reports of receipts and expenditures as presented by the Selectmen in the 2016 Annual Town Report. Article 3: Authorization of the Town Manager or Superintendent of Schools Regarding Contracts in Excess of Three Years. Unanimous vote in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B, §12(b), to authorize the Town Manager or the Superintendent of Schools to solicit and award contracts, except personnel contracts, for terms exceeding three years, including any renewal, extension or option, provided in each instance the longer term is determined to be in the best interest of the Town by vote of at least four (4) members of the Board of Selectmen or the School Committee, as appropriate. Article 4: Authorization to Accept Grants of Easements. Unanimous vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee to accept grants of easements for access, water, drainage, sewer, roadway and utility purposes or any public purpose on terms and conditions the Board and Committee deem in the best interest of the Town. Article 5: Authorization to Grant Easements. Unanimous vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee to grant easements for access, water, drainage, sewer, roadway and utility purposes or any public purpose on terms and conditions the Board and Committee deem in the best interest of the Town. Article 6: Citizen Petition-Petition the General Court–Age Exemption– Nicholas L. Martone–Firefighter. Unanimous vote to Petition the General Court to enact Legislation so that Nicholas L. Martone shall be eligible to have his name certified for original appointment to the position of firefighter for the Town of North Andover, notwithstanding his having reached the age of 32 before taking any civil service examination in connection with that appointment. Nicholas L. Martone shall be eligible for appointment to the position of firefighter in the Town of North Andover if he otherwise qualifies and is selected for employment under Chapter 31 of the General Laws and regulations of the civil service commission and any lawful hiring practices for the Town of North Andover. Petition of Nicholas L. Martone and others
Board of Selectmen Recommendation:
Favorable Action
Article 7: Citizen Petition-Petition the General Court–Age Exemption– J. Adam StagnoPolice Officer. Unanimous vote to Petition the General Court to enact Legislation so that J. Adam Stagno shall be eligible to have his name certified for original appointment to the position of police officer for the Town of North Andover, notwithstanding his having reached the age of 32 before taking any civil service examination in connection with that appointment. J. Adam Stagno shall be eligible for appointment to the position of police officer in the Town of North Andover if he otherwise qualifies and is selected for employment under Chapter 31 of the General Laws, any regulations of the civil service commission, and any lawful hiring practices for the Town of North Andover. Petition of J. Adam Stagno and others Board of Selectmen Recommendation:
Favorable Action
Article 8: Citizen Petition-“American Anti-Corruption Act”. To see if the Town will vote WHEREAS, the current and increasing role of money in politics threatens the democratic ideals upon which our republic was founded; and WHEREAS , in an effort to restore voter confidence in our democracy, a non-partisan, grassroots movement known as "Represent .Us” is working for legislative reforms to reduce the opportunity for corruption within the political system in our country by supporting a legislative reform bill known as the "American Anti-Corruption Act" (the Act), and WHEREAS, the Act targets bribery by preventing lobbyists from donating to politicians and offering them deals that could influence policymaking, ends secret money by mandating full transparency, enables citizens to fund elections, closes the "revolving door" between Congress and lobbying firms, and enhances the power of the Federal Election Commission. NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the legal voters of the Town of North Andover, Massachusetts that tough new anti-corruption laws as included in the American Anti-Corruption Act must be passed by the Massachusetts General Court as well as the US Congress to remove the corrupting influence of money on our political system. The Act prohibits politicians from taking campaign money from industries they regulate; increases transparency for campaign funding; empowers all voters through a tax rebate voucher to contribute to the candidates they support; prohibits representatives and senior staff from all lobbying activity for five years after leaving office; and places limits on superPACs. Petition of Eugene Saragnese, et al Board of Selectmen Recommendation:
Take No Action
Voted May 16, 2017
YES 523
NO 275
Article 9: Citizen Petition –Amend Zoning Bylaw-Section 8: Medical Marijuana Treatment Facilities. Article 9 defeated Yes 535 No 384 lack of two-third vote to amend the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw, Section 8 –Medical Marijuana Treatment Facilities, by making the following amendments to Subsections 8.12.1, 8.12.3, 8.12.4, 8.12.6(3)(c), 8.12.6 (4) and 8.12.6(6)(b) (by identifying text which is deleted as strikethrough and text added as underlined), as follows: 8.12.1. Establishment: The Medical Marijuana Overlay District (“MMOD”) is established as an overlay district. The boundaries of the MMOD are shown on the Zoning Map on file with the Town Clerk and are described below. Within the MMOD, all requirements of the underlying district(s) remain in effect, except where these regulations provide an alternative to such requirements. Land within the MMOD may be used either for (1) a Registered Marijuana Dispensary (“RMD”), in which case the requirements set forth in this section shall apply; and/or (2) a use allowed in the underlying district (inclusive of any other overlay district), in which case the requirements of the underlying district shall apply. If the provisions of the MMOD are silent on a zoning regulation, the requirements of the underlying district shall apply. As to any RMD use, if If the provisions of the MMOD conflict with the requirements of the underlying district, the requirements of the MMOD shall control. 8.12.3 Boundaries: Boundaries of the MMOD are shown on the Zoning Map and shall include the following parcels as identified on the FY 2014 Assessor’s Zoning Map: Map 77 Parcels 3, 12, 13, 14, & 17; and that portion of Map 34 Parcel 17 shown on that MMOD Plan dated March 3, 2017, attached hereto. 8.12.4 Definitions: where not expressly defined in the Zoning Bylaws, terms used in the MMOD Bylaw shall be interpreted as defined in the Humanitarian Medical Use of Marijuana Act, M.G.L. c.94C, App. §1-1, et seq. (the “Marijuana Act”) and the Department of Public Health Regulations promulgated thereunder, 105 CMR 725.001, et seq., and otherwise by their plain language. “Medical Marijuana Facility” means a facility used for the operation of an RMD in accordance with the Marijuana Act, but is not intended to include any facility that cultivates or handles cannabis for education, research or development pursuant to state or federal laws in conjunction with a state or federal agency or other lawful medical, hospital, educational or research istitute or entity, which uses are not intended to be limited by this Section 8.12. 8.12.6(3)(c). A copy of its Application of Intent for registration as an RMD from submitted to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (“DPH”); 8.12.6 (4). The SPGA shall, within five (5) days receipt, refer copies of the application to the Building Department, Fire Department, Police Department, Board of Health, the Conservation Commission, and the Department of Public Works. These boards/departments shall review the application and shall submit their written recommendations. Failure to make recommendations within 35 days of referral of the application shall be deemed lack of opposition.
8.12.6(6)(b). No Medical Marijuana Facility which sells or dispenses marijuana to the public directly from its facility shall have a gross floor area of less than [2,500] square feet or in excess of [20,000] square feet. Any Medical Marijuana Facility which is in excess of 20,000 square feet shall not sell or dispense directly to the public from any location on such property. MMOD PLAN
Petition of Thomas E. Lee, et al Vote Required:
Two Thirds (2/3) Vote
May 16, 2017 Voted YES 535
NO 384 Failed – Lack of two-third vote
Article 11: Citizen Petition-Amendment of the Zoning Map to Include Expanded Medical Marijuana Overlay District. Article 11 Withdrawn to see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Map of the Town of North Andover, Massachusetts by including in the Medical Marijuana Overlay District that portion of Map 34, Parcel 17 shown on that MMOD Plan dated March 3, 2017, attached hereto.
MMOD PLAN
Petition of Thomas E. Lee, et al
Vote Required: Two Thirds (2/3) Vote May 16, 2017 Voted to Withdraw Article 11
Article 12: Amend the North Andover Zoning Bylaw- Section 8- Supplementary Regulations. Unanimous vote to amend the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw, Section 8Supplemental Regulations, by adding Section 8.13 to read as follows as amended: Section 8.13. Temporary Moratorium on Recreational Marijuana Establishments and Retailers 8.13.1
Purpose
(1) By vote at the State election on November 8, 2016, the voters of the Commonwealth approved a law regulating the cultivation, distribution, possession and use of marijuana for recreational purposes. The law provides that it is effective on December 15, 2016 and the Cannabis Control Commission is required to issue regulations regarding implementation by
Regulations. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw, Section 8-Supplemental Regulations, by adding Section 8.13 to read as follows:
Section 8.13. Temporary Moratorium on Recreational Marijuana Establishments and Retailers 8.13.1
Purpose
(1) By vote at the State election on November 8, 2016, the voters of the Commonwealth approved a law regulating the cultivation, distribution, possession and use of marijuana for recreational purposes. The law provides that it is effective on December 15, 2016 and the Cannabis Control Commission is required to issue regulations regarding implementation by September 15, 2017. By vote of the Legislature, the time to issue the regulations was extended until March 15, 2018. (2) Currently under the Zoning Bylaw, Recreational Marijuana Establishments and Marijuana Retailers are not a permitted use in the Town and any regulations promulgated by the State Cannabis Control Commission are expected to provide guidance to the Town in regulating Recreational Marijuana Establishments and Marijuana Retailers. Further, the ballot measure establishes an important provision that authorizes the Town to vote to consider whether to allow on-site consumption of marijuana products, whether to prohibit the operation of one or more types of marijuana establishments in the Town or whether to prohibit all such establishments. The regulation of Recreational Marijuana Establishments and Marijuana Retailers raise novel and complex legal, planning, and public safety issues and the Town needs time to study and consider the regulation of Recreational Marijuana Establishments and Marijuana Retailers and address such novel and complex issues, as well as to address the potential impact of the State regulations on local zoning and to undertake a planning process to consider amending the Zoning Bylaw regarding regulation of Recreational Marijuana Establishments and Marijuana Retailers and other uses related to the regulation of recreational marijuana.
(3) The Town intends to adopt a temporary moratorium on the use of land and structures in the Town for Recreational Marijuana Establishments and Marijuana Retailers so as to allow the Town sufficient time to engage in a planning process to address the effects of such structures and uses in the Town and to adopt provisions of the Zoning Bylaw in a manner consistent with sound land use planning goals and objectives. 8.13.2.
Definitions
(1) Manufacture: to compound, blend, extract, infuse or otherwise make or prepare a marijuana product. (2) Marijuana accessories: equipment, products, devices or materials of any kind that are intended or designed for use in planting, propagating, cultivating, growing, harvesting, manufacturing, compounding, converting, producing, processing, preparing, testing, analyzing, packaging, repackaging, storing, containing, ingesting, inhaling or otherwise introducing marijuana into the human body. (3) Marijuana cultivator: an entity licensed to cultivate, process and package marijuana, to deliver marijuana to marijuana establishments and to transfer marijuana to other marijuana establishments, but not to consumers. (4) Marijuana establishment: a marijuana cultivator, marijuana testing facility, marijuana product manufacturer, marijuana retailer or any other type of licensed marijuana-related business. (5) Marijuana product manufacturer: an entity licensed to obtain, manufacture, process and package marijuana and marijuana products, to deliver marijuana and marijuana products to marijuana establishments and to transfer marijuana and marijuana products to other marijuana establishments, but not to consumers. (6) Marijuana products: products that have been manufactured and contain marijuana or an extract from marijuana, including concentrated forms of marijuana and products composed of marijuana and other ingredients that are intended for use or consumption, including edible products, beverages, topical products, ointments, oils and tinctures. (7) Marijuana testing facility: an entity licensed to test marijuana and marijuana products, including certification for potency and the presence of contaminants. (8) Marijuana retailer: an entity licensed to purchase and deliver marijuana and marijuana products from marijuana establishments and to deliver, sell or otherwise transfer marijuana and marijuana products to marijuana establishments and to consumers.
8.13.3.
Temporary Moratorium.
For the reasons set forth above and notwithstanding any other provision of the Zoning Bylaw to the contrary, the Town hereby adopts a temporary moratorium on the use of land or structures for
Recreational Marijuana Establishments and Marijuana Retailers. The moratorium shall be in effect through November 30, 2018. During the moratorium period, the Town shall undertake a planning process to address the potential impacts of recreational marijuana in the Town, consider the Cannabis Control Commission regulations regarding Recreational Marijuana Establishments and Marijuana Retailers and related uses, determine whether the town shall restrict any, or all, Recreational Marijuana Establishments and Marijuana Retailers, determine whether the town will prohibit on-site consumption at Recreational Marijuana Establishments and Marijuana Retailers and shall consider adopting new provisions of the Zoning Bylaw to address the impact and operation of Recreational Marijuana Establishments and Marijuana Retailers and related uses. 8.13.4.
Severability.
The provisions of this By-law are severable. If any provision, paragraph, sentence, or clause of this By-law or the application thereof to any person, establishment, or circumstances shall be held invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or application of this bylaw.” Board of Selectmen Vote Required: Voted May 16, 2017
Two Thirds (2/3) Vote Unanimous Vote as Amended
Article 13: Amend Zoning Map – Map 009.0-074-0000.0 (24 Baldwin Street). Two-third vote Declared by the Moderator to amend the Zoning Map for the Town of North Andover to rezone a certain parcel of land to properly depict the Residential 4 (R4) zoning district originally approved by Article 40 of the 1997 Annual Town Meeting, shown as Lot C-1 containing 13,700 sq. ft. on Plan #12900 at the North Essex Registry of Deeds, and which is on file with the Town Clerk. Planning Board Vote Required:
Two Thirds (2/3) Vote
Voted May 16, 2017 Two-third Vote Declared by the Moderator
Article 14: Amend Zoning Map – Corridor Development District 3 (CDD3). Voted twothird vote declared by the Moderator to amend the Zoning Map for the Town of North Andover to rezone certain parcels of land to properly depict the Corridor Development District 3 (CDD3) originally approved within the CDD3 by Article 38 of the 2008 Annual Town Meeting, shown as a portion of the shaded area depicted on the map entitled “Amended CDD3 Zoning District Boundary Line”, which is on file with the Town Clerk. Planning Board Vote Required:
Two Thirds (2/3) Vote
Article 15: Amend the North Andover Zoning Bylaw - Section 10 - Administration. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw, Section 10 Administration, by making the following amendment to Subsection 10.57 Effect of Subsequent Amendments (by identifying text which is deleted as strikethrough and text added as underlined), as follows: 10.57 Effect of Subsequent Amendments In the case of amendments to this Bylaw or changes in the districts or boundaries subsequent to the date this Bylaw becomes effective, the right to continue the use or maintenance of any building, structure, or premises which was lawful when such amendment or change, except as provided by statute, specifically: that construction or operations under a building permit or Special Permit shall conform to any subsequent amendment unless the use or construction is commenced within a period of not less than six (6) months not more than twelve (12) months after the issuance of the permit (the date of issuance shall be considered to be the date on which the building permit was issued or in the case of a Special Permit, the date on which the Planning Board special permit granting authority voted takes final action) and in cases involving construction, unless such construction is contained continued through to completion as continuously and expeditiously as is reasonable. Planning Board Vote Required: Voted May 16, 2017
Two Thirds (2/3) Vote Two-third vote Declared by the Moderator
Article 16: Set Salaries and Compensation of Elected Officials. Majority vote to fix the salary and compensation of the elected officers of the Town, as provided by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 41, §108 as follows: Board of Selectmen/Licensing Commissioners, per person, per annum Chairman of Board of Selectmen, per annum, in addition School Committee, per person, per annum
$5,000 $500 $5,000
Chairman, School Committee, per annum, in addition
$500
Moderator, For Annual Town Meeting
$500
For each Special Town Meeting
$250 Board of Selectmen
Article 17: Amend the General Bylaws Regarding Revolving Funds. Unanimous vote to amend the General Bylaws by inserting a new Chapter 17, §17-10, pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53E½ as most recently amended by Section 86 of Chapter 218 of the Acts of 2016, establishing various revolving funds, specifying the departmental receipts to be credited to each fund, the departmental purposes or programs for which each fund may be expended, and the entity authorized to expend each fund, such bylaw to provide as follows, and further to establish revolving funds set forth below for the fiscal year beginning on July 1, 2017:
§17-10 Revolving Funds There are hereby established in the Town of North Andover pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53E½, the following Revolving Funds:
Board of Selectmen Vote Required:
Majority Vote Voted May 16, 2017 Unanimous Vote
Article 18: Establish Limitations on Expenditures for Revolving Funds. To see if the Town will vote, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53E½ as most recently amended by Section 86 of Chapter 218 of the Acts of 2016, to establish limitations on expenditures from the revolving funds established by Chapter 17, §17-10 of the General Bylaws, entitled, "Revolving Funds", and the vote taken under Article 17 at this Town meeting as follows:
Board of Selectmen
Vote Required:
Majority Vote Voted May 16, 2017 Unanimous Vote
Article 19: Approve Payment of Prior Years Unpaid Bills. Unanimous vote to authorize payment of the following unpaid bills from prior year(s), by the respective department, using appropriations of the current fiscal year:
Board of Selectmen Vote Required:
Four-fifths (4/5) Vote Voted May 16, 2017 – Unanimous Vote
Article 20: Appropriation – General Fund for Fiscal Year 2018. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money for the purpose of funding the General Fund for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018, Article 20: Appropriation – General Fund for Fiscal Year 2018. Unanimous vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money for the purpose of funding the General Fund for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018 as follows:
Raise and appropriate funds for Fiscal Year 2018 as presented under the column titled: “Board of Selectmen & Finance Committee & Town Manager Recommend” General Government $ 2,454,094 Public Safety $ 10,909,570 Education $ 47,035,187 Snow and Ice Removal $ 934,500 All Other Public Works $ 3,768,911 Health & Human Services $ 1,251,875 Culture & Recreation $ 1,042,157 Support Services $ 1,713,638 Debt Service $ 6,512,882 Employee Benefits $ 17,424,507 Liability Insurance $ 420,000 Regional Schools $ 671,251 Other (OPEB Trust) $ 50,000 for a total appropriation of $94,188,572 and to transfer to the General Fund from Special Revenue – GLSD $148,536.81. VOTE REQUIRED: Majority Vote Voted May 16, 2017 Unanimous Vote Article 21: Appropriation – Water Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2018. Unanimous vote to appropriate the amount of $5,731,607 in aggregate, for the purpose listed under column "FY18 Recommendation: Town Manager, Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee" for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018; without regards to individual line items, and to operate the Water Enterprise Fund, that $5,731,607 be raised from Water receipts and from these receipts $969,966 be transferred to the General Fund for indirect cost and $1,212,500 to Capital Projects.
Board of Selectmen Vote Required:
Majority Vote
Voted May 16,2017 Unanimous Vote Article 22: Appropriation – Sewer Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2018. Unanimous vote to appropriate the amount of $4,660,231 in aggregate, for the purpose listed under the column “FY18 Recommendation: Town Manager, Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee” for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018; without regards to individual line items, and to operate the Sewer Enterprise Fund, that $4,660,231 be raised from sewer receipts and from these receipts $456,454 be transferred to the General Fund for indirect expenses and $100,000 to Capital Projects,
Board of Selectmen
Vote Required:
Majority Vote Voted May 16, 2017
Unanimous Vote
Article 23: Appropriation – Stevens Estate Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2018. Unanimous vote to appropriate the amount of $521,761 in aggregate, for the purpose listed under the column "FY18 Recommendation: Town Manager, Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee" for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2017 and ending June 30, 2018; without regards to individual line items, and to operate the Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Enterprise Fund that $521,761 be raised from Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Fund and from these receipts $77,369 be transferred to the General Fund for indirect expenses and $110,000 be transferred from Retained Earnings to Capital Projects.
Board of Selectmen Vote Required:
Majority Vote
Voted May 16, 2017
Unanimous Vote
Article 24: Appropriation – Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2018. Unanimous vote to fund the Capital Improvement Program as listed under the heading “Board of Selectmen/Finance Committee/Town Manager Recommendations” and with the language
Town Manager
Vote Required:
Two-thirds (2/3) Vote
Article 25: Transfer to Stabilization. Unanimous vote to transfer $159,831.00 from available funds or free cash into the Stabilization Fund,
Town Manager Vote Required:
Majority Vote Voted May 16, 2017 Unanimous Vote
Article 26: Transfer to Capital Stabilization. To see if the Town will vote to transfer $350,000.00 from available funds or free cash into the Capital Stabilization Fund. Town Manager Vote Required:
Majority Vote Voted May 16, 2017 Unanimous Vote
Article 27: Transfer of funds from free cash to Other Post- Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund. To see if the Town will vote to transfer a sum of $150,000 from available funds or free cash into the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund,
Town Manager
Vote Required:
Majority Vote
Article 23: Appropriation – Stevens Estate Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2017. Unanimous vote to appropriate the amount of $475,702 in aggregate, for the purpose listed under the column "FY17 Recommendation: Town Manager, Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee" for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2016 and ending June 30, 2017; without regards to individual line items, and to operate the Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Enterprise Fund that $475,702 be raised from Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Fund and from these receipts $50,032 be transferred to the General Fund for indirect expenses and $125,000 be transferred from Retained Earnings to Capital Projects.
STEVENS ESTATE AT OSGOOD HILL ENTERPRISE
Personnel Expense Debt Service Sub-Total Direct Expenditures
Transfer to Capital Project Admin/Indirect Total Stevens Estate Enterprise
FY16 Budget 127,801 146,069 0 273,870 0 48,812 322,682
FY17 Department Request 143,162 157,508 0 300,670 125,000 48,812 474,482
FY17 Recommendation Town Manager Board of Selectmen Finance Committee 143,162 157,508 0 300,670 125,000 50,032 475,702
Article 24: Appropriation – Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2017. TWO-THIRD VOTE DECLARED BY THE MODERATOR to fund the Capital Improvement Program as listed under the heading “Board of Selectmen/Finance Committee/Town Manager Recommendations” and with the language included. FY17 CIP Recommendations Board of Selectmen
Authorized to Other Funding Sources
Finance Committee
Line #
Project Description
Municipal IT (FY17-FY21) Voting Equipment Replacement Building Maintenance (FY17-FY21) Sport Turf Field Surface Replacement School IT (FY17-FY21) Roadway (FY17-FY21) Sidewalks (FY17-FY121) Equipment Sweeper Water & High St Intersection & Streetscape 6 Wheel Dump Truck Replacement Mini Bus Facilities Master Plan Playground Improvements (townwide) Intergrated Public Safety Reporting System Replace Ambulance
Town Manager Recommendations
(Grants, Chapter 90, CPA & Spec Rev)
Borrow under Retained Earnings/ Raise & Free Cash/CIP Excess bond Appropriated Stabilization Proceeds
$ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $ $
50,000 62,800 225,000 100,000 100,000 1,230,000 75,000 185,000 325,000 180,000 52,000 4,620,885 50,000 208,875 268,197
$
7,732,757
$
(820,000) $
-
$ $ $
200,000 175,000 100,000
$
-
$
$
475,000
$
-
$
150,000
$
$
150,000
$
$ $
110,000 15,000
Stevens Estate Fund Total
$
125,000
$
-
$
Total All Funds
$
8,482,757
$
(820,000) $
1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15
General Fund Total 16 17 18
Ozone System Chemical Storage Tank & Feed System Improv. Value & Hydrant Repalcement
Water Enterprise Fund Total 19
Improvements to various Pump Stations
Sewer Enterprise Fund Total 20 21
Main House Improvements Streetscape Improvements
$
Chapter 44
$
-
$ 50,000 $ $ 225,000 $ $ 100,000 $ 410,000 $ 75,000 $ 185,000 $ 325,000 $ 180,000 $ $ 4,620,885 $ 50,000 $ 208,875 $ 268,197
$
(214,800) $
-
$ 6,697,957
-
$ $ $
(200,000) $ (175,000) (100,000)
-
$ $ $
-
$
-
$
(475,000) $
-
$
-
-
$
-
$
(150,000) $
-
$
-
-
$
-
$
(150,000) $
-
$
-
$ $
(110,000) (15,000)
$ $
-
-
$
(125,000) $
-
$
-
-
$
(964,800) $
-
$ 6,697,957
$
(62,800)
$
(100,000)
$
(52,000)
(820,000)
that to meet this appropriation:
(1) The Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow $6,697,957 under chapter 44 of the Massachusettes General Law or any other enabling authority; (2) The appropriations for items 2 and 11 above shall be funded with Free Cash in the amout of $114,800 (3) The appropriation for item 4 above shall be funded with a transfer from Capital Stabilization Fund in the amount of $100,000 (4) The appropriations for items 16, 17, 18 & 19 above shall be funded with Water Enterprise fund retained earnings in the amount of $625,000 (5) The appropriation for item 20 & 21 above shall be funded with Stevens Estate Enterprise fund retained earnings in the amount of $125,000
Article 25: Transfer to Stabilization. Unanimous vote to transfer $159,831.00 from available funds or free cash into the Stabilization Fund. Town Manager Voted May 16, 2017 Unanimous Vote
Article 26: Transfer to Capital Stabilization. Unanimous vote to transfer $350,000 from available funds or free cash into the Capital Stabilization Fund. Town Manager Voted May 16, 2017
Unanimous Vote
Article 27: Transfer of funds from free cash to Other Post- Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund. To see if the Town will vote to transfer a sum of $150,000 from available funds or free cash into the Other Post Town Manager Vote Required:
Majority Vote Voted May 16, 2017
Unanimous Vote
Article 28: Transfer of funds from Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Stabilization Fund to Other Post- Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund. Unanimous vote to transfer a sum of $500,000 from the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Stabilization Fund into the Other Post-Employment Benefits (OPEB) Liability Trust Fund. Town Manager Vote Required:
Two-thirds (2/3) Vote Voted May 16, 2017
Unanimous Vote
Article 29: Report of the Community Preservation Committee – Appropriation from Community Preservation Fund. Two-third Vote Declared by the Moderator to receive the report of the Community Preservation Committee and to see if the Town will vote to raise, borrow, transfer and/or appropriate from the Community Preservation Fund, in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44B, a sum of money to be spent under the direction of the Community Preservation Committee.
List of Approved Projects – Community Preservation Fund Description
Amount
Category
Affordable Housing Trust
$100,000
Affordable Housing
Middle School Athletic Complex-
$600,000
Open Space-Recreation
$200,000
Open Space-Recreation
Ridgewood Cemetery Restoration
$490,000
Historical Preservation
Second Burying Ground Preservation
$150,000
Historical Preservation
Stevens Estate Trails
$ 12,500
Open Space-Recreation
Family Housing (Francis and Baldwin Street) -
$191,660
Affordable Housing
Restoration of Historical Fire Equipment
$ 65,000
Historical Preservation
Stevens Memorial Library-
$ 55,300
Historical Preservation
$ 50,000
Administrative &
Final Design Drummond PlaygroundPlayground Renovation Program
Door Replacement and Exterior Lighting
Masonry Refurbishment Administrative Costs
Operative Expenses Total for Requested Projects
$1,914,460 Community Preservation Committee
Vote Required:
Two-thirds (2/3) Vote
SPECIAL TOWN MEETING MAY 16, 2017 Article 1: Transfer funds from Special Education Stabilization Fund to Fiscal Year 2017 School Department budget. Unanimous vote to transfer a sum of $200,000.00 from the Special Education Stabilization Fund to the Fiscal Year 2017 School Department Budget.
School Committee
Respectfully Submitted, Joyce A. Bradshaw, CMMC, Town Clerk
Certified Election Results March 28, 2017
TOTALS % OF VOTE
SELECTMAN 1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
72
143
74
87
49
113
89
103
730
11
DONALD B. STEWART
116
139
71
104
34
62
49
78
653
10
REGINA KEAN
146
335
174
246
123
241
184
215
1664
25
DANIEL P. LANEN
185
264
147
185
97
193
133
220
1424
21
CHRIS NOBILE
163
261
145
238
139
255
183
258
1642
24
59
115
56
100
37
92
48
82
589
9
WRITE-INS
1
1
1
0
3
0
2
4
12
0
PRECINCT TOTAL
742
1258
668
960
482
956
688
960
6714
100
BLANKS
FRANK TERRANOVA
SCHOOL PRECIN PRECIN PRECI PRECI PRECI PREC PRECI PRECINCT TOTALS % OF COMMITTEE CT 1 CT 2 NCT 3 NCT 4 NCT 5 INCT NCT 7 8 VOTE 6 BLANKS
163
253
132
155
86
173
124
162
1248
19
CATHERINE ANNE KOCH
143
226
125
168
113
254
151
272
1452
22
HOLLY VIETZKE LYNCH
131
236
128
251
117
219
194
212
1488
22
HELEN NEWELL PICKARD
175
346
179
243
105
195
125
200
1568
23
KARIN K. RHOTON
129
194
102
143
58
115
91
114
946
14
WRITE-INS
1
3
2
0
3
0
3
0
12
0
PRECINCT TOTAL
742
1258
668
960
482
956
688
960
6714
100
NORTH ANDOVER HOUSING BLANKS STEPHEN C. LONG
PREC PRECI PRECIN PRECI PRECI PRECI PRECI PRECINCT % OF INCT TOTALS NCT 1 CT 2 NCT 3 NCT 4 NCT 5 NCT 7 8 VOTE 6 75
140
68
117
63
150
111
119
843
25
293
488
264
357
176
323
232
359
2492
74
WRITE-INS
3
1
2
6
2
5
1
2
22
1
PRECINCT TOTAL
371
629
334
480
241
478
344
480
3357
100
PRECINCT 7
PRECINCT 8
GREATER LAWRENCE VOCATIONAL PRECINCT 1 SCHOOL REP BLANKS FRANK A. ROSSI WRITE-INS
PRECINCT TOTAL
PRECINCT 2
PRECINCT 3
PRECINCT 4
PRECINCT 5
PRECINCT 6
92
160
78
135
68
152
107
119
911
277
465
251
342
170
321
237
359
2422
2
4
5
3
3
5
0
2
24
371
629
334
480
241
478
344
480
3357
Total Turn Out REGISTERED VOTERS
TOTALS
19,860
PERCENT VOTING TODAY
17%
% OF
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