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2016-08-15 Board of Selectmen Minutes
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES August 15, 2016 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Richard Vaillancourt called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM at the School Administration Building Meeting Room. The meeting was recorded. ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Chairman Richard Vaillancourt, Clerk Rosemary Smedile, Licensing Commissioner, Phil DeCologero, Donald Stewart, Tracy Watson, Town Manager Andrew Maylor, Assistant Town Manager Ray Santilli and Executive Assistant, Laurie Burzlaff. Approximately 40 members of the public were in attendance. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Chairman Vaillancourt invited Henry Schutzbank to lead the pledge of allegiance. After the pledge, Henry spoke to the Board about the condition of Drummond Playground and ask for it to be repaired. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve the Open Session Minutes of July 18, 2016. Vote approved 5-0. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Swearing In Town Clerk, Joyce Bradshaw, administered the oath to Firefighter William Lynch, Police Lieutenant Daniel Lanen and Police Sergeant Sean Daley. Town Manager, Andrew Maylor, indicated the Town will be requesting CPA funds to renovate Drummond Playground. If approved, work would begin next summer. Voting information Town Clerk, Joyce Bradshaw, informed the Board about www.1 23voter.com, a website to help voters register for the upcoming elections. The last day to register to vote in the State primary is August 19, 2016. Update on Electrical Aggregation Town Manager, Andrew Maylor, provided the Board with an outline of the next steps for the Town to begin electrical aggregation. The Town's consultant will be at the next meeting to answer any questions. Update on drought conditions DPW Director, Bruce Thibodeau, updated the Board about the current drought conditions. At this time the Town will remain in a drought watch. Residents are being asked to voluntary limit their water use. Textile recycling-WasteZero Steve Lisauskas from WasteZero gave an overview of their proposal to provide textile recycling in North Andover. The program is a voluntary program with no cost to the Town or residents. Other communications and announcements The Merchant's Association Fall Festival is September 24, 2016. CONSENT ITEMS: Vote to support Open Space Plan Jennifer Hughes, Conservation Administrator, gave an overview of the updated Open Space Plan and asked the Board to vote in support of the plan. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen vote to support the 2016 Open Space Plan, as presented. Vote approved 5-0. Board of Selectmen Minutes August 15, 2016 2 Accept donation of$15,161 from Kittredge School PTO toward replacement of Kittredge School Playground The Kittredge School PTO has generously donated $15,161 to the Town to be used toward the Kittredge School playground project. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, that the Board of Selectmen accept the donation of$15,161 from the Kittredge School PTO to be used toward the Kittredge School playground project. Vote approved 5-0. Request to surplus vehicles Per town policy regarding surplus equipment, DPW Director, Bruce Thibodeau, Fire Chief William McCarthy and Police Chief Charles Gray submitted requests to surplus vehicles. Fire Department Selectman DeCologero recused himself and exited the room. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Fire Chief William McCarthy, to surplus a 2008 Ford F450 ambulance per his memorandum to the Town Manager dated July 25, 2016. Vote approved 4-0. DPW Selectman DeCologero returned to his seat. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen approve the request of DPW Director, Bruce Thibodeau, to surplus a 2008 Chevrolet Silverado, as per his memorandum to the Town Manager dated August 1, 2016. Vote approved 5-0. Police Department Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Police Chief, Charles Gray, to surplus two 2014 Dodge Chargers, and a 2009 Ford Expedition, as per his memorandums to the Town Manager dated August 4, 2016. Vote approved 5-0. Affordable Unit Resales 1405 Basswood Circle (Oakridge Village-Maplewood Reserve) 200 Chickering Road, Unit 103B (Kittredge Crossing) The Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) has notified the Town that the affordable housing units at 1405 Basswood Circle (Oakridge Village-Maplewood Reserve) and 200 Chickering Road, Unit 103B (Kittredge Crossing)are up for sale. It is recommended the Board decline its right of first refusal for both units. Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen decline the right of first refusal to purchase the affordable housing units at 1405 Basswood Circle (Oakridge Village-Maplewood Reserve)and 200 Chickering Road, Unit 103B (Kittredge Crossing). Vote approved 5-0. Request from Cathy Darby, Human Resources Director, to change abatement rate, number of hours and number of participants for Senior Property Tax Work Off Program Included in the packets was a request from Cathy Darby, Human Resources Director, to increase the abatement rate to $10 per hour, increase the number of service hours to 100 and increase the number of participants to 40. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, that the Board of Selectmen accept the revised Senior Citizen Property Tax Work Off Program policy, increasing the maximum number of participants to 40;the hours to 100 and the abatement to$10.00 per hour. Vote approved 5-0. Vote to accept easements-70 Ogunquit Road and land off Bennett Road in Boxford Jean Enright, Planning Director, requested the Board vote to accept the utility and access easements for 70 Ogunquit Road and property off of Bennett Road in Boxford. These easements were recorded in 2009 and 2012 and were required as part of the Planning Board approval for the subdivision; however, the Board of Selectmen never accepted the easements. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, that the Board of Selectmen accept the fifty foot wide utility and access easement granted to the Town of North Andover dated June 10, 2009 and recorded November 6, 2009 as Land Court Document No: 99524 as it affects 70 Ogunquit Road a/k/a Lot 1 and Lot 30 shown on Land Court Plan 344981 and accept the fifty foot wide utility and access easement granted to the Town of North Andover dated October 28, 2009, Board of Selectmen Minutes August 15, 2016 3 recorded on June 22, 2012 with the Southern Essex District Registry as Land Court Document 531808 as it affects property known as Lot#17(off Bennett Road, Boxford, MA)as shown and depicted on an ANR plan recorded with said Registry in Book 326, Plan 94 and as noted on Land Court Certificate of Title 72444. Vote approved 5-0. Appointment of Tracy Watson to Community Preservation Committee This matter was continued from the July 18, 2016 meeting. Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, that the Board of Selectmen approve the appointment of Tracy Watson to the Community Preservation Committee for a term ending June 30, 2019. Vote approved 4-1. Rosemary Smedile voted against the motion. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to open a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0. Larry Camerlin of Angel Flight Northeast requests a One Day Wine & Malt License on Sunday, September 11, 2016 from 11:OOAM to 5:OOPM at the Lawrence Municipal Airport Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the request of Larry Camerlin of Angel Flight Northeast for a One Day Wine and Malt License on Sunday, September 11, 2016 from 11:OOAM-5:00PM. Vote approved 5-0. Paul Gallant of Merrimack College requests the following licenses: One Day Wine & Malt License for a graduate education reception on Tuesday, August 23, 2016 from 4:30PM to 8:OOPM at the Rogers Center for Performing Arts lobby One Day All Alcohol License for a new faculty reception on Wednesday, August 24, 2016 from 5:OOPM- 10:OOPM at the Rogers Center for Performing Arts lobby/tent One Day Wine & Malt License for an Intergalactic Nemesis Performance on Friday, September 30, 2016 from 7:30PM-11:30PM at the Rogers Center for Performing Arts lobby One Day Wine & Malt License for a "Creature" performance on Thursday, October 13, 2016 from 7:30PM- 11:30PM at the Rogers Center for Performing Arts lobby One Day Wine & Malt License for a "Creature" performance on Friday, October 14, 2016 from 7:30PM- 11:30PM at the Rogers Center for Performing Arts lobby One Day Wine & Malt License for a "Creature" performance on Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 1:30PM- 5:30PM at the Rogers Center for Performing Arts lobby One Day Wine & Malt License for a "Creature" performance on Saturday, October 15, 2016 from 7:30PM- 11:30PM at the Rogers Center for Performing Arts lobby One Day Wine & Malt License for a "Quartet" performance on Sunday, October 30, 2016 from 1:30PM- 5:30PM at the Rogers Center for Performing Arts lobby Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the request of Merrimack College for seven One Day Wine and Malt Licenses for events on August 23, September 30, October 13, 14, 15 and 30, 2016 and a One Day All Alcohol license for an event on August 24, 2016, as presented. Vote approved 5-0. Requests for events in the tent at Smolak Farms: Kevin Olsen requests an All Alcohol License for a wedding reception on Saturday, August 20, 2016 from 4:OOPM-10:OOPM Brittany Haley requests an All Alcohol License for a wedding reception on Sunday, September 4, 2016 from 4:OOPM-10:OOPM Jessica Fortier requests an All Alcohol License for a wedding reception on Friday, September 16, 2016 from 4:OOPM-10:OOPM Nicole Hamilton requests an All Alcohol License for a wedding reception on Saturday, September 24, 2016 from 4:OOPM-10:OOPM Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the requests for All Alcohol Licenses for four wedding receptions at Smolak Farms from 4:OOPM to 10:OOPM on August 20, September 4, September 16 and September 24, 2016. Vote approved 5-0. Board of Selectmen Minutes August 15, 2016 4 Tracy Watson made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, to close a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 5-0. OLD BUSINESS: None NEW BUSINESS: None PUBLIC COMMENT: None TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT: Departmental Reports The Board was given the following monthly reports for review: Fire Department Opiate Overdose Report Police Department Job posting/vacancy log Capital projects: Mr. Santilli gave an update of the Town Hall project which is currently on schedule to be completed in October. Finance Library Senior Center Building Department "Ask the Manager" There were no questions. Tracy Watson thanked CRL Landscaping, Brouder&Sons and Terry Holland for their help with the new "Welcome to North Andover"sign on the corner of Sutton and Marblehead streets. ADJOURNMENT: Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Tracy Watson, to adjourn the meeting at 8:20p.m. Vote approved 5-0. Laurie A. Burzlaff Executive Assistant Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk of the Board Board of Selectmen Minutes August 15, 2016 5 Documents used at meeting: Certificate of Appreciation Minutes of July 18, 2016 Memo-Police Dept. promotions Memo-voter information Memo-electric aggregation Memo-drought Waste Zero proposal Open Space Plan Kittredge School PTO donation Requests to surplus vehicles Affordable unit resale notices Memo-Cathy Darby Memo-easements Memo-appointment Licensing requests Department reports TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER BOARD OF SELECTMEN 120 MAIN STREET NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01845 Richard M. Vaillancourt, Chairman Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk „� ' TEL. (978)688-9510 Phil DeCologero FAX(978) 688-9556 Donald B. Stewart Tracy M. Watson BOARD OF SELECTMEN& LICENSING COMMISSIONERS AGENDA MONDAY,AUGUST 15,2016 7:00 PM OPEN SESSION SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION BUILDING 566 Main Street L CALL TO ORDER IL PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE-Henry Schutzbank III. APPROVAL OF MINUTES A. July 18,2016 Open Session Minutes,as written IV. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS A. Swearing In 1. Firefighter William Lynch 2. Police Lieutenant Daniel Lanen 3. Police Sergeant Sean Daley B. Voting information C. Update on Electrical Aggregation D. Update on drought conditions E. Textile recycling-WasteZero V. CONSENT ITEMS A. Vote to support Open Space Plan B. Accept donation of$15,161 from Kittredge School PTO toward replacement of Kittredge School Playground C. Request to surplus vehicles 1. Fire Department 2. DPW 3. Police Department D. Affordable unit resales 1. 1405 Basswood Circle(Oakridge Village-Maplewood Reserve) 2. 200 Chickering Road,Unit 103B (Kittredge Crossing) E. Request from Cathy Darby,Human Resources Director,to change abatement rate,number of hours and number of participants for Senior Property Tax Work Off Program F. Vote to accept easements over 70 Ogunquit Road and land off of Bennett Road in Boxford G. Appointment of Tracy Watson to Community Preservation Committee VL LICENSING COMMISSIONERS A. Larry Camerlin of Angel Flight Northeast requests a One Day Wine&Malt License on Sunday, September 11,2016 from 11:OOAM to 5:OOPM at the Lawrence Municipal Airport B. Paul Gallant of Merrimack College requests the following licenses: 1. One Day Wine&Malt License for a graduate education reception on Tuesday,August 23,2016 from 4:30PM to 8:OOPM at the Rogers Center for Performing Arts lobby 2. One Day All Alcohol License for a new faculty reception on Wednesday,August 24,2016 from 5:OOPM-10:00PM at the Rogers Center for Performing Arts lobby/tent 3. One Day Wine&Malt License for an Intergalactic Nemesis Performance on Friday, September 30,2016 from 7:30PM-11:30PM at the Rogers Center for Performing Arts lobby 4. One Day Wine&Malt License for a"Creature"performance on Thursday,October 13,2016 from 7:30PM-11:30PM at the Rogers Center for Performing Arts lobby 5. One Day Wine&Malt License for a"Creature"performance on Friday,October 14,2016 from 7:30PM-11:30PM at the Rogers Center for Performing Arts lobby 6. One Day Wine&Malt License for a"Creature"performance on Saturday,October 15,2016 from 1:30PM-5:30PM at the Rogers Center for Performing Arts lobby 7. One Day Wine&Malt License for a"Creature"performance on Saturday,October 15,2016 from 7:30PM-11:30PM at the Rogers Center for Performing Arts lobby 8. One Day Wine&Malt License for a"Quartet"performance on Sunday,October 30,2016 from 1:30PM-5:30PM at the Rogers Center for Performing Arts lobby C. Requests for events in the tent at Smolak Farms: 1. Kevin Olsen requests an All Alcohol License for a wedding reception on Saturday,August 20, 2016 from 4:OOPM-IO:00PM. 2. Brittany Haley requests an All Alcohol License for a wedding reception on Sunday, September 4,2016 from 4:OOPM-10:00PM 3. Jessica Fortier requests an All Alcohol License for a wedding reception on Friday, September 16,2016 from 4:OOPM-10:00PM 4. Nicole Hamilton requests an All Alcohol License for a wedding reception on Saturday, September 24,2016 from 4:OOPM-10:00PM VII. OLD BUSINESS VIII. NEW BUSINESS IX. PUBLIC COMMENT X. TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT A. Departmental Reports 1. Fire Department 2. Opiate Overdose Report 3. Police Department 4. Job posting/vacancy log 5. Capital Projects 6. Finance 7. Library 8. Senior Center 9. Building Department B. "Ask the Manager" XL NEXT MEETING DATE Monday,August 29,2016 XII. ADJOURNMENT CertificateAppreciation Presented to HenrySchutzbank In appreciation for volunteering to lead the reciting of the Pledge of Allegiance at a Board of Selectmen Meeting. May your enthusiasm and interest in local government remain with you for many years to come. Presented by the North Andover Board of Selectmen August 15, 2016 sx j Richard M. Vaillancourt, Chairman BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES July 18, 2016 CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Richard Vaillancourt called the meeting to order at 7:OOPM at the School Administration Building Meeting Room. The meeting was recorded. ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Chairman Richard Vaillancourt, Clerk Rosemary Smedile, Licensing Commissioner, Phil DeCologero, Donald Stewart, Town Manager Andrew Maylor and Assistant Town Manager Ray Santilli. Approximately 15 members of the public were in attendance. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE Members of the North Andover Police Department led the Pledge of Allegiance. A moment of silence was observed to honor the officers killed in Dallas and Baton Rouge. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, to approve the Open Session Minutes of June 20, 2016 and June 30, 2016. Vote approved 4-0. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS: Retirement Recognition-Gene Willis Gene Willis, who retired on May 5, 2016, was presented With a certificate from the Board in recognition of his many years of service. Election Update-Joyce Bradshaw, Town Clerk Town Clerk, Joyce Bradshaw, gave an update regarding the upcoming election. Ms. Bradshaw indicated that early voting will be available for the first time. Vote to open polls at 6:OOAM on November 8,X2016 for the Presidential Election (taken out of order) Town Clerk, Joyce Bradshaw requested the Board vote taoien the polls at 6:OOAM on November 8, 2016 for the Presidential Election. Phil DeCologero made a MOTION,seconded by Donald Stewart,that the Board of Selectmen approve the request of Town Clerk;Joyce Bradshaw, to open the poles at 6:OOAM on November 8, 2016 for the Presidential Election. Vote approved 4-0. MassWork grant for downtown improvements Eric Kfoury and the Town's consultant,Mikel Myers from TEC, provided an overview of the MassWorks grant to fund improvements aping Main Street. The filah'includes upgraded traffic light at Sutton and Main Street, reducing-lane Widths on (Alain Street and reconstructing sidewalks. In addition to the MassWorks grant project,the town is hoping to move the street lights underground along Main Street from Merrimack Street to Sutton Street. CONSENT.ITEMS: Vote to approve and sign License Agreement for 2302 Turnpike Street (taken out of order) Earthworks, Inc. is building a mixed use retail and business office commercial complex at the corner of Sharpners Pond'Road and Turnpike Street. The Special Permit from the Planning Board and the Order of Conditions from the Conservation Commission require the developer to construct and maintain a rain garden which will allow for treatment of storm water runoff. A License Agreement is required because the rain garden is located on Town property. Town Counsel has approved the document. Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen approve and sign the License Agreement between the Town of North Andover and Gill Family, LLC as presented. Vote approved 4-0. Sign warrant for September 8, 2016 primary Town Clerk, Joyce Bradshaw, requested the Board sign the warrant for the September 8, 2016 primary. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil Decologero, that the Board of Selectmen sign the warrant, as presented, for the September 8, 2016 primary. Vote approved 4-0. Request of Alexandra Coakley of the North Andover Athletic Association to use streets in North Andover for the 6th Annual Knights on the Run road race on Saturday, October 27, 2016 Board of Selectmen Minutes July 18, 2016 2 Included in the packets was a request from Alexandra Coakley of the North Andover Athletic Association requesting to use the streets in North Andover for their annual 5K road race on Saturday, October 27, 2016 beginning at 9:30am. The race route is North Andover High School to Osgood Street to Stevens Street to Great Pond Road to Pleasant Street to Stevens Street to Harkaway Road to Osgood back to NAHS. All relevant departments reviewed the request and had no issues. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, that the Board of Selectmen approve the request of the North Andover Athletic Association to use streets in North Andover for a 5K road race on Saturday, October 27, 2016 beginning at 9:30AM, as presented. Vote approved 4-0. Appointments: Nadine and Ken Delano-Poet Laureate Karen Kline's term as Poet Laureate expired on June 30th. The Poet Laureate Committee recommended Nadine and Ken Delano be appointed as the new Poet Laureate. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board of Selectmen approve the appointment of Nadine and Ken Delano as the Poet Laureate for a term ending June 30, 2018. Vote approve 4-0. Christina Russell-Youth & Recreation Council Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, that the Board of Selectmen approve the appointment of Christina Russell to the Youth & Recreation Council for,a term ending June 30, 2019. Vote approved 4-0. Cari Wahlberg-Cultural Council and Sustainability Committee Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, that the Board of Selectmen approve the appointment of Cari Wahlberg to the Cultural Council and the Sustainability Committee for terms ending June 30, 2019. Vote approved 4-6; Tracy Watson-Community Preservation Committee Donald Stewart requested the Board table this item until he has had a chance to talk to Ms. Watson about his concerns. Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen table the appointment ofTracy Watson.to the Community Preservation Committee until the August 15, 2016 meeting. Vote approved 4-0. Joseph Lynch-Conservation Commission Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, that the Board of Selectmen approve the arppointinent of Joseph Lynch to the Conservation Commission for a term ending June 30,2419. Vote approved 4-0. Request of North Andover Booster Club Little League to install 2 scoreboards at Carl Thomas Fields and accept donation of the scoreboards Rick Green'ofthe North Andover Booster Club Little League requested from the Board permission to install 2 scoreboards at the fields at Carl Thomas. Commonwealth Motors of Lawrence will be donating a check to the NABLL for the cost of the scoreboards. Installation will be done by volunteers. All relevant departments reviewed the request and had no issues. Rosemary Smedile made ar MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, that the Board of Selectmen approve the request of the North Andover Booster Club Little League to install 2 solar powered scoreboards at Carl Thomas fields, waive any permit fees and accept the donation of the scoreboards valued at$11,630.53. Vote approved 4-0. Affordable Unit Resale-210 Chickering Road, Unit 107A (Kittredge Crossing) The Citizens' Housing and Planning Association (CHAPA) has notified the Town that the affordable housing unit at 210 Chickering Road, Unit 107A (Kittredge Crossing) is up for sale. It is recommended the Board not exercise its right of first refusal. Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen decline the right of first refusal to purchase the affordable housing unit at 210 Chickering Road, Unit 107A (Kittredge Crossing). Vote approved 4-0. Board of Selectmen Minutes July 18, 2016 3 Accept donation from The Lowell Five Cent Savings Bank in the amount of$5,000 for 4th of July fireworks display The Town has received a check from The Lowell Five Cent Savings Bank in the amount of$5,000 for the 4th of July Fireworks display. Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen accept the donation of$5,000 from the Lowell Five Cent Savings Bank to be used toward the 41 of July Fireworks display. Vote approved 4-0. Request to surplus vehicles and equipment-DPW Per town policy regarding surplus equipment, DPW Director, Bruce Thibodeau, submitted a request to surplus equipment and vehicles. Phil Decologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen approve the request of DPW Director, Bruce Thibodeau, to surplus the equipment and vehicles as per his memorandums to the Town Manager dated July 13, 2016.,Vote approved 4-0. Department of Public Works building addition The Board discussed the final design of the DPW Building Facilities Master Plan Project. The Board asked the Town Manager to give monthly updates of ongoing Facilities Master Plan projects. Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, that the Board vf'Selectmen approve the design of the DPW Building Facilities Master Plan Project, as presented, subject to the Board selecting the color of the outside of the building. Vote approved 4-0. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS: Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, secondedby Donald Stewart,to open a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 4-0. Request of Armand Jeknavorian.of St. Gregory Armenian Church for a One Day Wine & Malt License for the annual church picnic on Sunday, September 11, 2016 from 12:00PM-6:00PM Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen, acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the request of Armand Jeknavorian of St. Gregory Armenian Church for ar'One Day Wine and Malt License on Sunday, September 11, 2016 from 12:OOPM-6:OOPM. Vote approved 4-0F Public hearing for alleged liquor violation-Hokkaido Restaurant Donald Stewart made a MOTION,seconded by Rosemary Smedile, that the Board of Selectmen open the public hearing for the purpose of obtaining information regarding a possible liquor license violation by Hokkaido.Restaurant, 1250 Osgood Street. Vote approved 4-0. The Chair read the notice sent to license holder. Sgt. Staude gave a summary of the events he witnessed. The liar manager and the owner of Hokkaido Restaurant testified they did not dispute the facts that were presented. Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that Board of Selectmen close the public hearing. Vote approved 4-0. Donald Stewart made a'MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt, that Board of Selectmen, acting as licensing commissioners, find that on June 12, 2016 at Hokkaido Restaurant, 1250 Turnpike Street, a liquor license violation did occur pursuant to the Town of North Andover Alcoholic Beverages Regulations Section B(4)-Hours of Operation and that a penalty of a written warning be imposed for said violation. Vote approved 4-0. Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to close a meeting of the North Andover Licensing Commission. Vote approved 4-0. OLD BUSINESS: None Board of Selectmen Minutes July 18, 2016 4 NEW BUSINESS: None PUBLIC COMMENT: None TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT: The Town Manager, Andrew Maylor, reported the following: He has talked to a group about textile recycling. The Osgood Solar project was approved by the Planning Board. He met with a company regarding the electrical aggregation program and the next step is for the Town to develop a plan with the state. June 2016 Monthly Report-Fire Department Included in the packets was the monthly report from the Fire Department June 2016 Opiate Overdose Report Included in the packets was the monthly Opiate Overdose Report from the Fire Department. June 2016 Monthly Report-Police Department Included in the packets was the monthly report from the Police Department. ADJOURNMENT: Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile to adjourn the meeting at 8:55p.m. Vote approved 4-0. Laurie A. Burzlaff Executive Assistant Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk of the Board Documents used at meetinn:,. June 20, 2016 minutes June 30, 2016 minutes Certificate of Appreciation Memorandum from Town,Clerk Maih Street Corridor Improvements presentation License Agreement Request of NAAA Appointment applications Request from NABCLL Memorandum from Eric Kfoury Copy of check from Lowell Five Surplus request from DPW Picture of DPW building Request from St. Gregory Church Hokkaido hearing documents Fire Department Report Opiate Overdose Report Police Department Report I i. A AGENDA COVER MEMORANDUM To: Board of Selectmen Thru: Andrew W. Maylor From: Laurie Burzlaff, Executive Assistant Date: August S, 2016 Re: Police Department Promotions Attached) is the memorandum from the Town Manager appointing Daniel Lanen to the rank of Lieutenant an ' Sean Daley to the rank of Sergeant.Also attached is the recommendations for the promotions from Police Chief Charles Gray. 1 l W °�CrN rriiri qP ;rlkla t INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM Toa Cathy Darby, Human. Resources Director From Andrew W. Maylor, Town Manager cc: Chief Gray Date: August 4, 2016 Re: Promotions Lieutenant and Sergeant Based uipon the scores of the current civil service promotional list for the rank of Lieutenant and the recommendation of Chief Gray,this memorandum shall serve as the appointment letter for Daniel Lanen to the rank of Lieutenant effective August 8, 2016. With,the promotion of Sergeant Lanen a vacancy at that rank will be created. Based on the current promotional list for the rank of sergeant and the recommendation of Chief Gray,this memorandum shall also serve as the appointment letter for detective patrolman Sean Daley to the rank of Sergeant also effective August S, 2016. A.W. M.. r NORTH ANDOVER POLICE �trt� SEEM MINE T MSEIM= now,"", Community Partnership— Office of the Chief of Police TO: Andrew Maylor,"Town Manager FROM: Charles P. Gray, Chief of Police RE: Recommendations for promotion DATE: July 22,2016 Pursuant to your request,I am making the following recommendations for the promotion.to Police Sergeant and Police Lieutenant. For the position of Police Lieutenant I am recommending Sergeant Daniel Lanen. I have worked with Sergeant Lanen when he was a patrol officer and patrol sergeant and found him to be worthy of the promotion, Sergeant Lanen supervises his shift well and responds to orders and directives well. He is also the training coordinator for all GIT.and First responder instruction for yearly in-service which requires him to maintain training certifications. Sergeant Lanen also coordinates the Narcan training and distribution of replacement dosages to officers. I have confidence that he will transition into the role of Operations Division Commander and serve the department well. For the position of Police Sergeant I am recommending Detective Sean.Daley. Detective Daley currently is assigned to the Criminal.Investigations Division and the Drug Enforcement Administration liaison. He is self-sufficient and able to handle his workload without supervision. He is viewed as a resource to both senior officers as well as junior officers when he is on scene with his experience working with street level narcotics and major investigations. He also has worked numerous patrol shifts on overtime and will transition into the role of Police Sergeant without any issues. I am confident that both officers will keep the department moving in the right direction. Both officers are team players and are respected by their superiors and peers and will fit into their new roles without issue. 1'475 Osgood Street, North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 Telephone: 978-683-3168 Fax: 978-685-0:249 0 . • i' A AGENDACOVER MEMORANDUM M To: Board of Selectmen Ti hrw Andrew W. Maylor From: Laurie Burzlaff, Executive Assistant I Date: August 9, 2816 Re: Voting information Attached is information provided by Town Clerk,.Joyce Bradshaw, about registering to vote. i 819/2016 1 ivoter.com #% Li13YI, �. e: 1 �' c-d �i fin, l`ng vo lnl 131ce. \\ \\ oo\ o \ ® I 7171�lIJSt I ..2 ..3 easy steps to voting in Massachusetts Fallow these links to.- 1. a:1. Find out ifyau are registered to vote as an active voter. Z Register to vote or make changes such as name or address 3. Find your polling place for election day. . Are you registered to vote? https,//www.sec.state.m a.usNote rRegistrati on Sea rch/M VoterRegStat 2. Register to Vote https-//www.sec.state.ma.us/OVR/ Last day to register to vete. Friday, august 19, 2016 for September 8, 2016 State Primary Wednesday, October 19, 2016 for November 8, 2016 State Election 3. indyour polling place and... ote► httn_// hprpcloivotpma,(-cpm/ha[/MvFlpctinnIn o-acnx http:1lwww.123vcter.com1 1l1 • A I A AGENDA COVER MEMORANDUM To: Board of Selectmen Thrw Andrew W. Maylor From: Laurie Burzlaff, Executive Assistant Late: August S, 2016 Re: Electric Aggregation Program For your information, attached is an outline of the next steps for implementation of electric aggregation for the Town. At the next meeting, the Board will vete on whether to approve the plan and move forward with state approval.The Town's consultant, Bernard Lynch of Community Paradigm Associates, LILAC, will be at the next meeting to review the process and answer any questiions. 1 i l r 1 I ii I Community Paradigm Associates, LLC 1 Saddleback Plymouth, Massachusetts 02360 July 22, 2016 Andrew Maylor,Town Manager Town of North Andover 1600 Osgood Street, Suite 2043 North Andover, MA 01845 Dear Mr. Maylor: In follow-up to our meeting of this past week, and per your request, I am outlining the "next steps" regarding implementation of municipal electric aggregation for the Town of North Andover. Through aggregation the Town can take control of the supply portion of electricity for its residents and applicable businesses with a goal of savings, price stability and other public policy goals as determined by the Town. The Town has taken the important first step in municipal aggregation through adoption of the relevant state statute at the most recent Annual Town Meeting. There are several steps that need to occur before the benefits of aggregation can be realized. None of these steps require much in the way of staff time or Town resources. I will outline these steps below and have attached a summary checklist of each step: 1. Adoption of Local Aggregation Plan a. State statute requires that the Town outline in a formal plan the process by which North Andover will implement aggregation. I have attached a Plan for the Town based upon the Plans that have been used in the Colonial Power Group (CPG) communities around the state. The Board of Selectmen will need to approve the Plan at one of their meetings with an attested copy of the minutes of such vote. The Plan also needs to be posted/made available to the public for a minimum of 3 weeks. CPG provides compliant posting language. We suggest a hard copy be made available at the Town Clerk's office and an electronic copy be made available on the Town's website from which we will grab a screen shot. 2. State Approvals Colonial Power Group will move the approved Plan through the two steps of getting the Plan and aggregator status through the state approval process. a. Department of Energy Resources(DOER) Consultation The approved plan is submitted to DOER for review of legal terms, process, etc. Generally, there is a 15-30 minute conference call in which you will participate with CPG, The DOER step, from filing to review, takes 30-45 days. b. Department of Public Utilities(DPU) Hearing and Approval Following DOER review, a filing of the Plan and related materials is made with the DPU. This is managed entirely by CPG and their legal staff. There will be a hearing at their Boston offices but attendance is not required. We will file a letter from you on behalf of the Town of North Andover. The hearing generally takes about 15 minutes. Following the hearing, an order of approval is issued which allows the Town to go into the market. The DPU process from filing to order issued can take 45-60 days. 3. Supply Bidding and Selection With the Aggregation Plan approved the Town will be able to enter the electric supply market and move forward with aggregation. I'd suggest we look at that process with the following steps,which will likely take about 25 days: a. Initial meeting to discuss various options related to term, products, etc. Town determines whether to proceed to market with recommendations and guidance from CPG regarding market conditions. b. Power Supply RFP issued. c. CPG presents indicative pricing d. Formal Pricing is received by CPG and presented to you for determination of selection and contract, or alternatively a decision to not take any action at that time. 4. Implementation/Public Information Process With a selection made it is required that the statutory customer notification with a 30 day opt-out period. We believe it is imperative that additional public information occurs beyond the statutory requirements so that there is full awareness of the aggregation, and all questions and concerns of residents and town businesses are addressed. Accordingly, we would proceed with the following information program: a. Following supplier selection an informational flyer is sent out to all residents and businesses informing them of upcoming notification regarding the program and its applicability to basic service customers. We also recommend identifying dates of informational meetings. b. Statutory mailing to basic service customers occurring approximately 2-3 weeks after supplier selection with customers receiving it about one week later. c. CPG created and Town approved press release issued to local paper(s) explain program. d. Informational meeting(s) including Senior Center, general community meeting, and a business organization meeting. e. Local cable programs, if any. f Social media channels, as applicable,with CPG produced content. Electricity flow via aggregation occurs in the month following the meter read after the 30- day opt out period. CPG manages opt-out process. Public information and resident set-vice from CPG is ongoing for the duration of the supplier contract, through telephone servicing, managing of opt-outs and opt-ins, and meetings with the Town as requested. I have attached an outline of the implementation with CPG and Town steps, a copy of the standard Aggregation Plan and Public Posting Language (dates may need to be adjusted), and a copy of the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission CPG consulting contract. Per our discussion, we will be available to meet with the Selectmen the night of the vote on the contract, or as required. Please fell free to contact me with any questions. We look forward to working with you and the Town of North Andover. Sincerely, Bernard Lynch Principal Community Paradigm Associates, LLC Attachments: North Andover Aggregation Implementation Outline MVPC Consulting Agreement Aggregation Plan Public Posting Language North Andover Aggregation Implementation Outline • Local Adoption o Town Meeting Vote (completed) Certified minutes of vote from Town • Aggregation Consultant o MVPC CPG consulting agreement executed • Aggregation Plan o Standard Plan presented to Town by CPG(completed) o Public Posting of Plan for Three Weeks • Hard Copy with Town Clerk ■ Town Website with CPG taking a screen-shot for state DPU filing o Selectmen Vote of Plan Acceptance w Certified minutes of vote by Town • State Approvals o DOER consultation Coordination by CPG of document submission and conference call with Town o DPU Filing im Coordination by CPG of full filing and presentation at hearing. Town signs letter of support and posts CPG provided hearing notice. • Supply Bidding o CPG Meeting with Town regarding program options o RFP developed and distributed by CPG o CPG provides Town with indicative pricing. o Bids received and reviewed with the Town o Town chooses supplier, or rejects bids. • Public Information/Customer Notification o Public awareness postcards distributed by CPG o Statutory customer notification letters sent by CPG to all basic service accounts. o CPG provided press release issued upon Town approval o Informational meetings o Local cable programs, if any o Social Media content, if applicable, provided by CPG • Implementation o CPG manages opt-out process and all public requests for information and questions • Ongoing Service o CPG manages future opt-outs and opt-ins o CPG files required reports o CPG manages ongoing requests for information o CPG conducts regular meeting with Town as required/requested, • { aid I AGENDA COVER MEMORANDUM To: Board of Selectmen Thru: Andrew W. Maylor From: Laurie Burzlaff, Executive Assiistant Date: August 11, 2016 Re: Drought For your information, attached is the Drought Management Plan.The Town is currently in Phase 1- Drought Watch, At this,time, DPW Director, Bruce Thihodeau, is not recommending any change. f Table 2-2 Town of Noah Andover- Drought Management Plan Drought Demand Management Plan Phase 1 -drought Watch Initiate public information campaign. Explain All Consumers Water Waste Actions drought situation to the public and governmental bodies. Implement Voluntary (none) Explain other stages and forecast future actions. water-use restrictions. 5%- 10 Shortage Prepay: nd ssetminate 1q7-ter„ �v�ng facts,;.to Vie.. (Voluntary Reductions) ,Printed n thertery tivater bills Large Industrial] Purchase and disseminate bill staffers from the AWWA. Commercial Customers The Department of Environ- C6ordenate mein:a outreach program Issue nevus releases Review contingency mental Protection (DEP) may to ae�r�i Iocl cable�TVtafiions�fn Chhr�el 9T,pest plan actions for the 1 declare a Drought Watch fie droughfistae e,77 nd rerr�aerded Volc�ntaryiwter„ largest water users. underM.G.L,c. 1G s15-17. cnservtionmeasures�'osy� twateresservaho .F This declaration should be tpsn Chaole conn� osh�tgg Abe water` � considered a potential trigger conser�atio t tip of thewee, .include he droug>1t �tuat on �� for declaring a similar drought an ffreu`e, i a ruv or�mdoverwaterde toorn ,I emin l stage in North Andover. s orners`ha #hey n ptirchasevAtater +dev�ces�nd rare sensors at�h��DDP1l'1l�Nighl�gh��I�e new�, �. Note: The Town declares the l? Iaws, ver;ccnselratorind;Iawn ern atm:= Drought Watch, based on Advertise weekly in the local weekly newspaper(North DPW evaluation and Andover Citizen) and the daily newspaper(Lawrence Eagle recommendations. Tribune) describing the drought condition and recommended voluntary water use restrictions. bequest olun#;� 11 r�€co servation-b hrni1 ingSubha6ons, sr irrigation between � m end p rig 1imi ingiothen tdobrwa enuse�suc, as arw shmg andwashrng'p ved sdrlacr�s,(unl sf€r h' Ith; nd zsafety reas�rfs , Prepare the"Water Watch"on a monthly basis. Report the results to the Director of Public Works,who will determine the drought stage. G.\Agency\North Andover\99035\Drough Management Flan\[Drought Demand Management Plan.xls]Table 3-1 Weston Sampson Engineers,Inc. Table 2-2 Town of North Andover - Drought Management Plan Drou ht Demand Management Plan Phase 2-Drought Warning Continue rigorous public information campaign as All Consumers Water Waste Actions described in Phase 1. Explain current drought warning Implement Mandatory (in progressive order) on the cable channels, newspapers, and on the website. water-use restrictions. 1. Warning for first 10%-20% Shortage Inform customers that a water-use reduction is necessary offense (Mandatory Reductions) and can be achieved by implementing the water conser- Large Industrial/ 2. $50 fine for second vation measures listed below. Commercial Customers violation The Department of Environ- l plemetrt ars outrea prc► r m to schools and €ether Voluntarily implement 3. $100 fine for each mental Protection (DEP) may town organizations I istnbip" in or cation o tiildren,ire contingency action plan subsequent violation declare a Drought Warning �classre as described in the under M.G.L.c.21 G, s15-17. Mandate conservation by implementing the following: drought management plan Note: Each day of This declaration should be -0dd1Eyen Day Outdoor Water Use-Any outdoor violation shall considered a potential trigger water use by water users with odd numbered addresses constitute a separate for declaring a similar drought is restricted to odd numbered days. Outdoor water offense stage in North Andover. use by water users with even numbered addresses is restricted to even numbered days. Outdoor water Note: The Town, through the use is still prohibited during 8 a.m. and 7 p.m. Board of Selectmen, declaresacs n i)epartmenfi (parks,school hjghwi etc) \ the Drought Warning, based duce water use foT ruin-fldshing a- ri gatio aftov n , on DPW evaluation and fields: recommendations. Prepare the "Water Watch"on a weekly basis. Report the results to the Director of Public Works,who will determine the drought stage and make recommendations to the Board of Selectmen. begin prelirnnaty discuss�or�s with adaentsmunii yes' bout theosibtl�tygi f�utilizing gg +cc� murarty miter connection This vllIsupiilementii+zteT supply and allow the town to drew lesslniaer from=l e r Cochiche ick: G:\Agency\North Andoveri990350rough Management Plan![Drought Demand Management Plan.xls]Table 3-1 Weston &Sampson Engineers, Inc, Table -2 Town of [North Andover- Draught Management Plan Drought Demand Management Plan Phase 3 -Drought Emergency Continue rigorous public information campaign as All Consumers Water Waste Actions described in Phase I and 2. Explain current drought Implement Mandatory (in progressive order) emergency on the cable channels, newspapers, and on the water-use restrictions_ I. Warning for first 20%-35% Shortage website. Inform customers that a water-use reduction is offense (Mandatory Reductions) necessary and can be achieved by implementing the water 2. 50 fine for second conservation measures listed below.. violation The Department of Environ- R`&q rest°all homes end busrnesses td havelow flow 3. 100 fine for each mental Protection (DEP) may howerheads; nd tai��t ctrsplace ient�dirce subsequent violation declare a Drought Emergency Town Departments (parks,schools, highways, etc). under M.G.L.c.21G, s15-17. -Suspend water main flushing unless for health and safety Note: Each day of This declaration should be reasons. Large Industrial{ violation shall considered a potential trigger -Suspend irrigation of town fields. Commercial Customers constitute a separate for declaring a similar drought Limit(suspend if possible) sewer flushing. Manditory implementation offense stage in North Andover. Mandate conserua�pn byr�mplemnng the fc�liaw�ng of water-use contingency Gutloor U1later lsean All oudrwater use�s plans_ Note: The Town, through the prohibrted \ \ Board of Selectmen, declares 1=ll�g; vrrrrmrn \Pools\ rll�ng svrrrrn ps[s\\\\\ the Drought Emergency, based proh�brted unless with p\otierupplyd bynl on DPW evaluation and trc# seutcsrorn a,source od10e oaf Nc�rh Andoiler . recommendations. Prepare the"Water Match" on a weekly basis. Report the results to the Director of Public Works, who will determine the drought stage and make recommendations to the Board of Selectmen. t ontrnue actwe d sc ss�on tl d scent c�mrnunities, about Ehe possib�hty�of utrliking comrnunrty inter onnect�crn rhes ruin supp pM-e wa er supply nd allo nr the town td dtawA6i�from fake i�ri hictieit+ck. Post signs on heavily traveled roads, noting drought stage. G.lAgency\North Andover199035tDrough Management PlantlDrought Demand Management Plan.xls]Table 3-1 Weston &Sampson Engineers, Inc. Table 2-2 Town of Borth Andover - Drought Management Plan Drought Demand Management Plan Phase 4-Gritical Co'ratin[ r All Consumers Water Waste Actions [drought itescribed�n leases through 'Explain current cnt�cal Continue to implement (in progressive order) ���� drought on#lie c able channels, newspapers and cin the mandatory water-use 1. Warning for first % 35%-50%Shortage ,in+ebsit „ restrictions from Phase 3. offense e. (Mandatory Deductions) necessi�i�; 2. $50 fine for second Strongly request all homes and businesses to have violation The Department of Environ- low-flow showerheads and toilet displacement devices. 3. $100 fine for third mental Protection (DEI') may Ci«ntinuealC.Phaseinervat�or" violation declare a Critical Drought Town tepartments(parks,schools, highways, etc) under M.C.I_.c.21 G, s15-17. All public water uses not required for health or safety are Note: Each day of This declaration should be prohibited. Large Industrial/ violation shall considered a potential trigger C�rep�ire the"Water 1Natch` +gin a weekly l� �s deport the^ j Commercial Customers constitute a separate for declaring a similar drought rsItsto the director of public olswho�u�€ilFletertme Continue to implement offense stage in North Andover. the drought stagendna1Ce re ?riend #ions1 water-use contingency oardf Selectmen: :` plans. Note: The Town,through the If necessary, begin to withdraw water from the community Board of Selectmen, declares interconnection. This will supplement water supply and the Critical Drought, based on allow the town to draw less water from Lake Cochichewick. DPW evaluation and recommendations. G.1Agency\North Andoveri990351Drough Management Plan![Drought Demand Management Plan.xls]Table 3-1 Weston &Sampson Engineers, Inc. M .. • INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: August 11, 2016 TO: Andrew Maylor, Town Manager FROM: Bruce Thibodeau, Director of DPW CC: Ray Santilli,Assistant Town Manager RE: Waste Zero Proposal for Curbside Textile Recycling I have participated in the meetings and have reviewed the above referenced proposal for the curb side collection of textiles. I believe this is a good opportunity to recycle material that would normally go into the waste stream and reduce some of the Town's tonnage going to the disposal facility. Further, it will be convenient opportunity for the resident to participate in a textile recycling program if they do not do so already. Based on the review and subsequent discussions with representatives of Waste Zero, they appear to be able to effectively provide the service with very little involvement from Town resources. I recommend implementing the program. If this is approve my Department will work with Waste Zero to implement the program. ilii �� �� s t WasteZero : Partnerin • In business since . .es and towns across the d�§=f�i� \ � . , . , provideUS reduce trash and increase recycling. consulting services supplies CorpOra#0n \ Corp,run successful programs. meeting rigorous \ 2 «\ environmental standards. IN • We are committed to manufacturing in the USA and operate state-of-the-art _ _ manufacturing facility . Hemingway, . .. _ @ ■ . : . . . . � Textilesin the Waste Stream US Municipal Solid Waste (MSW) (2013, Millions of Tons) P —. 15.13, 6% JIM ® e a 81 Ibs. per person discarded annually e Discarded Recovered Mer � W Te Wes 85% of textiles are discarded. Textiles make up 6% of US MSW and 5.6% of residential waste in Massachusetts. The Potentialin North Andover 0-Tj - _FM_ "Time- Residents Served 20,960 Households served * 2.62 from 2010 US Census Households Served 81000 As reported to DEP (CY14) Lbs./Household 10 Low-end assumption for curbside Served textiles recycling Lbs. Generated 80,000 Tons Generated 40 Savings $ 2,400 $60/ton for trash Revenue $ 800 Assumes $20/ton collected Program Overview In a new community, we wilk 1. Send a postcard to all households, about 3 weeks before collections begin 2. Mail a textiles recycling bag and a brochure shortly thereafter 3. Send another postcard the week that collections start 4. Mail a reminder 6-8 weeks later Collection personnel leave behind replacement bags as full bags are collected. Begins: July 1, 2016 Clothing.Shoes - Housewares ¢ ! o = e and_,.,,c-sv - s. 54rDle eryl snag cr r- ....� s_r re- . -�, s ; t COM t v O���o.. � 41 Collection Dynamics • Residents place bags of textiles out for collection. • Of the material collected: — A fraction is reusable clothing that can be processed and resold at thrift stores — The bulk of the material will supply the rag and insulation markets, as well as support re-use and reprocessing abroad • The weekly set-out rate is about with the average sehold recycling j - 15 pounds/year curbside ZA \ 3 Simple Recycling Simple Recycling is a leader in providing effective, convenient, no cost curbside textiles collection. Provides curbside collection of textiles simple recycling Serves more than 800,000 households and isrowin rapidly g g p Y Simple Recycling's service is: - =Gal - -- There is no cost to Launch & program Simple's trucks just You save on disposal municipalities or logistics are all follow your existing costs & receive $20 residents handled for you recycling routes per ton for textiles collected Details reachingImportant • After critical . . region, Simple trucks, months to purchase facilities, .re staff, and the like. service will start in no more than 12 months. • This program is designed to capture the 85% of material that isn't recycled at drop-off boxes today. �< , . ��\^ ... . �d .. _ @ ■ . : . . . . -- FAQ's What does the program cost? Nothing. There is no cost to the community or the residents. If no material is collected, there is still no cost. Do donors get a tax deduction? No, but residents can continue to donate their textiles to Goodwill, the Salvation Army and others to get tax deductions if they like. How does this impact donations to This program is designed to take textiles out of the trash, not compete with charities? drop-off programs. People who donate textiles to charities often do so because they believe in the charity or they want the tax deduction. That won't change. This program is designed to nudge the (majority of) people who would recycle textiles if only it were more convenient. Do you collect more than textiles? The primary focus is on textiles. Simple Recycling will recycle small household items that can fit in the bag — silverware, glasses, etc. — but the items must be in the bag. What if a resident only has one The textiles need to be bagged, but residents can use any bag as long as it's bag, and a lot of stuff? clearly marked for textiles recycling. What if a pickup gets missed? The resident can call and notify us. We'll arrange for pick up. FAQ's, continued What items are collected? The program is designed to collect and recycle a wide variety of material, including: Clothing — men's, women's and children's Coats, jackets and shoes Jewelry Purses Hats Toys Pictures Blankets, pillows and sleeping bags Drapes/curtains Tools Silverware, dishes, pots and pans Glasses Backpacks Other small homes goods that can fit in the bag Please note, all items need to fit inside a bag. Items left outside of the bag will be disposed of as trash by the Town's trash collector. CONSERVATION DEPARTMENT Community& Economic Development Division MEMORANDUM DATE: August 9, 2016 TO: Richard Vaillancourt, Chairman, Board of Selectmen CC: Andrew Maylor, Town Manager FROM: Jennifer Hughes, Conservation Administrator SUBJECT: Open Space Plan Support Letter With the assistance of Brown Walker Planners and a CPA grant, the fully revised and updated Open Space and Recreation Plan (The Plan) is ready to be sent to the state for final approval. The Plan was last revised in 2010 and must be updated periodically for the town to be eligible to pursue state grants related to open space, fields and parks. The Plan is the result of collaboration with a steering committee made up of representatives from every town department and members of other boards, committees as well as outside partners. The state has already reviewed the plan and provided comments. The Plan before you at the August 15, 2016 public meeting is ready for final approval by the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs (EOEEA) but requires a support letter from the "Chief Municipal Officer". Thank you for your consideration. I will be available at the meeting to answer any questions. 1600 Osgood Street,North Andover,Massachusetts 01845 Phone 978.688.9530 Fox 978.688.9542 Web www.townofnorthandover.com TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION PLAN 2016 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 This 2016 Open Space and Recreation Plan Update was prepared by the Departments of Conservation and Planning with assistance by Brown Walker Planners, Inc. and Merrimack Valley Regional Planning Agency. The Departments of Conservation and Planning wish to acknowledge the assistance provided by town staff, board and committee members and the many private citizens and other local and regional stakeholders. Jennifer Hughes Conservation Administrator Heidi Gaffney Conservation Field Inspector Judy Tymon Town Planner(2013/14) Jean Enright Acting Town Planner (2015/16) TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 Table of Contents 1.0 PLAN SUMMARY.................................................................................................................. 1 2.0 INTRODUCTION.................................................................................................................. 3 2.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE........................................................................................3 2.2 PLANNING PROCESS AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION........................................4 3.0 COMMUNITY SETTING......................................................................................................... 7 3.1 REGIONAL CONTEXT................................................................................................. 7 3.2 COMMUNITY HISTORY.............................................................................................8 3.3 POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS..........................................................................9 3.4 GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT PATTERNS ......................................................11 4.0 NATURAL RESOURCE INVENTORYAND ANALYSIS...................................................................19 4.1 GEOLOGY....................................................................................................................19 4.2 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER......................................................................................20 4.3 WATER RESOURCES.................................................................................................22 4.4 VEGETATION..............................................................................................................25 4.5 FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE......................................................................................29 4.6 SCENIC RESOURCES AND UNIQUE ENVIRONMENTS....................................34 4.7 ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES.........................................................................35 5.0 INVENTORY OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION LAND........................................................39 5.1 PROTECTED OPEN SPACE......................................................................................40 5.2 UNPROTECTED LAND OF CONSERVATION INTEREST..................................55 5.3 PUBLIC RECREATION AREAS ................................................................................56 5.4 PRIVATE RECREATION AREAS..............................................................................62 6.0 COMMUNITY GOALS............................................................................................................63 6.1 DESCRIPTION OF PROCESS....................................................................................63 6.2 STATEMENT OF OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION GOALS............................68 7.0 NEEDS ASSESSMENT...........................................................................................................69 7.1 SUMMARY OF RESOURCE PROTECTION NEEDS.............................................69 7.2 SUMMARY OF COMMUNITY'S NEEDS............................................................ 71 7.3 MANAGEMENT NEEDS........................................................................................... 74 8.0 GOALS AND RECOMMENDATIONS.........................................................................................76 8.1 IMPLEMENTATION GOALS.................................................................................... 76 8.2 ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS...................................................................................... 76 8.3 RECREATIONAL GOALS..........................................................................................81 8.4 HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL GOALS.................................................................83 8.5 EDUCATIONAL GOALS............................................................................................84 9.0 SEVEN YEAR ACTION PLAN...................................................................................................87 9.1 POTENTIAL FUNDING/WORK SOURCES.............................................................89 9.2 IMPLEMENTATION GOALS....................................................................................92 9.3 ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS......................................................................................93 9.4 RECREATIONAL GOALS..........................................................................................96 9.5 HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL GOALS.................................................................98 9.6 EDUCATIONAL GOALS............................................................................................99 10.0 PUBLIC COMMENTS.........................................................................................................101 11.0 REFERENCES..................................................................................................................103 APPENDICES.................................................................................................................................. 1 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 1.0 PLAN SUMMARY This Plan continues the ongoing efforts by the Town of North Andover to preserve and manage its natural areas and to provide and maintain accessible parks and recreational areas for the enjoyment of the town's residents, workforce and visitors. In recent years the town has made considerable progress in improving its recreational and conservation assets, which are identified in Section 2. Building on these positive achievements, the 2014 Open Space and Recreation Plan includes a revised Seven-Year Action Plan (Section 9). A community survey, public meeting, and stakeholder interviews have informed the development of the community vision (Section 6) and goals and objectives (Section 8); and have provided local knowledge for the updated inventories (Sections 4 and 5) and identification of issues and analysis of needs (Section 7). The community vision, and goals and supporting objectives provide a framework for the action steps that will guide the town in open space and recreation management over the next decade. Goals are categorized as follows. Environmental Goals 1. Improve Water Resource Protection 2. Improve Open Space Management 3. Expand Conservation Lands 4. Protect and Enhance Habitats for Biodiversity Recreational Goals Link Open Space Parcels and Trails o Improve Bicycle and Pedestrian Network Provide Universal Access to Recreational Opportunities Maintain and Improve Existing Recreational Facilities and Programs Create New Recreational Opportunities Historical and Cultural Goals o Protect Scenic Landscapes and Farmland Preserve Historic Landscapes and Other Historic Resources Educational Goals Support On-Going Education and Networking Opportunities Facilitate Environmental Education Opportunities and Public Outreach 1 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 The Action Plan is designed to guide those responsible for open space and recreation management and land acquisition and protection. The Plan identifies responsible parties and partners, potential funding sources (where applicable), and priorities (high, medium, low). To protect lands of conservation and recreational interest, the Plan identifies strategies for increasing collaboration, education and stewardship and for identifying opportunities within new or redevelopment projects. To encourage and support healthful recreational opportunities, the Plan outlines opportunities for expanding recreation facilities and programs and improving management of existing parks and recreational areas. o The Plan highlights the benefits of municipal policies, education and collaboration to increase access, connectivity and awareness. The Plan outlines actions to protect and promote a diversity of community characteristics identified as vital to the town's sense of place. 2 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 2.0 INTRODUCTION 2.1 STATEMENT OF PURPOSE This updated plan continues the ongoing work by the Town of North Andover through its Conservation and Planning departments to guide open space protection, recreation area management and programming. It builds on previous open space and recreation planning efforts outlined in the 2010 Open Space and Recreation Plan, including acquiring additional lands for the protection of the town's natural and cultural resources, expanding pedestrian and bicycle paths, and increasing access to parks and open spaces. This plan also presents a work plan for the next seven years to guide open space protection and the provision of recreational opportunities to North Andover's residents and visitors alike. Since the turn of the century, the town has: Approved CPA funding for renovation of the McEvoy playing fields (2013). Constructed 2014. o New soccer field on town-owned land at Town Farm (Dale Street) (2013/14) Constructed new and improved existing trails at Osgood Hill, James Swamp and Harold Parker State Forest at the Molly Towne Subdivision (Eagle Scout Projects) (2012) Installed kiosks at trailheads (2012-2013) Purchased 15 acres of open field and woodlands adjoining the Town's Osgood Hill and Half Mile Hill properties (2012) o Through collaboration with the Edgewood Retirement Community, constructed new parking lot with handicap space at Half-Mile Hill (2 010) Continued Town Common Restoration Project(2010) Contracted for weed control management at Stevens Pond(2 010) Secured a new mountain bike/hiking trail at Boston Hill (New England Mountain Bike Association (NEMBA) with support from the Trustees of Reservations (TTOR)) as part of the Brightview North Andover development (2012) Conservation Restriction purchased with CPA funds and Water Supply Protection Grant at Rolling Ridge including a trail easement and saving nearly 2,200-feet of frontage along the Lake Cochichewick waterfront(2011) Restored Grogan's playground (2009) o Installed new playground at Aplin playground(2006) Completed a new high school (in 2005) with state of the art athletic fields (baseball, softball, lacrosse, football, field hockey, soccer) and a complete track and field area. The acquisition of significant open space parcels with Community Preservation Act funding over the past decade has further heightened the need for continued progress in 3 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 documenting and managing information including mapping resources and maintaining records of the new and existing town-owned properties. Needs identified in the previous Open Space and Recreation Plan were: o Accurate Open Space maps Additional trail maps o Acquisition of targeted Open Space sites Creation of Open Space interconnections Community paths and village ways These needs have become greater with additional Open Space purchases. Consequently, the need for well-designed Management Plans and implementation of those plans by the town Departments and volunteer organizations is the logical next step to the land acquisition process. As steward of town-owned Open Spaces, the Conservation Department and Commission have taken the lead in developing a revised concept of Open Space Management, and related organizational and resource needs. The Community Preservation Committee is once again a key partner in achieving the town's Open Space management goals. This updated Open Space and Recreation Plan helps to ensure that the town remains eligible for state funding for open space preservation and park improvement projects including Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations for Communities (PARC), Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity (LAND), and the federal Land and Water Conservation Fund, which are administered by the Massachusetts Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs. 2.2 PLANNING PROCESS AND PUBLIC PARTICIPATION The town hired Brown Walker Planners (BWP), a community planning firm with extensive open space and recreation planning experience to be responsible for updating the written sections of the Open Space and Recreation Plan and the public outreach process. Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC) developed the maps. Members of the Conservation Department, Planning Department and community stakeholders played an integral role in the completion of the plan, providing information throughout the process and on-going review of submitted drafts. BWP worked with the Disability Commission to develop the ADA Self-Assessment. With the assistance of BWP, North Andover's Conservation and Planning Departments gathered input for community goals in 2013 with a series of public forums, an online survey and stakeholder interviews. The public forums were held on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 and July 10, 2013 in the 2nd floor meeting room in Town Hall. Additionally, BWP conducted an online community survey that was open to the public from May 21 to June 21, 2013. The survey was advertised in the Eagle Tribune, the North Andover Citizen, on cable access television, was posted at on the town website and 4 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 circulated among various organizations and departments. 202 people participated in the survey. As a follow up to the community survey, the Planning and Conservation Departments identified a group of stakeholders that were interviewed by BWP with respect to their own unique recreation and conservation needs. Stakeholders included members of town departments, schools, the Youth Center, the Fields Committee, Friends of North Andover Trails (FONAT), regional planning agencies, local and regional land trusts, and others. Review of the final draft was solicited from town departments, boards and committees, the Merrimac Valley Planning Commission, and other stakeholders who assisting in the planning effort. (See Section 10 Public Comments) 5 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 3.0 COMMUNITY SETTING This section discusses how North Andover has evolved with the history of the town's settlement, growth and development. While each community is unique, growth and development occurs as a result of interactions with other communities. The regional factors that have had an effect on the community's development are also presented. The town's current and continuing settlement patterns may determine the future challenges that North Andover will face. 3.1 REGIONAL CONTEXT The Town of North Andover lies along the banks of the Merrimack River in the Merrimack Valley in the northeast corner of Massachusetts. The river has undoubtedly driven the growth and development of most of the communities in the Merrimack Valley. In the late 18th century and throughout the 19th century, mills sprouted up along the river and its countless tributaries. The smaller tributaries were less prone to devastating floods and were very valuable mill sites. Two of those tributaries, the Shawsheen River and Cochichewick Brook were located within the original Andover settlement. These waterways saw intense mill development, particularly in the 19th century, which transformed the community from an agricultural village to a more diverse one of mills and farmland. North Andover is a highland on the outer edge of the Merrimack Valley. The prominent hills drain waters into numerous wetlands. These wetlands are the headwaters of three separate rivers: the Ipswich River, the Parker River and Cochichewick Brook. The Ipswich River flows twenty miles to the sea through Boxford, Middleton, Topsfield, Hamilton, and Ipswich. The Ipswich River provides drinking water to over 335,000 people and thousands of businesses. In 1997 the Ipswich River was designated as one of the "20 Most Threatened Rivers in America", as determined by American Rivers. In 2003 that designation was upgraded to one of the"10 Most Endangered Rivers in America" due to worsening flow conditions. The Ipswich is still considered a "stressed basin" under the hydrologic criteria developed by the Massachusetts Water Resources Commission. The Parker River flows through Boxford, Georgetown, and Newbury twenty miles to the sea. Along the way this river supplies water to underground aquifers, comprising the largest watershed in Georgetown. Countless private wells are also served by underground aquifers in the Parker and Ipswich River watersheds. The Town of North Andover has recognized the importance of the Ipswich River relative to the water supplies by requiring the same minimum lot size in much of the Ipswich River watershed as in the Lake Cochichewick Watershed District. Cochichewick Brook flows from Lake Cochichewick, which is the sole source of public drinking water for the people of North Andover. Lake Cochichewick watershed is approximately 2,732 acres in size, 378 acres (14%) of which lies within the Town of Boxford. This part of Boxford is zoned residential and is sparsely developed. The Town of North Andover must continue to keep a watchful eye on the future development of this portion of the watershed since the town has little control over it. Experience has shown that controlling growth has been very difficult in the portion of the watershed that lies within North Andover; controlling growth in another community will present even more challenges. Working with Boxford to identify lands that may be acquired or otherwise protected to maintain water quality is a strategy the town will pursue. The towns should work together to afford protection via acquisition, Conservation Restrictions or required standards for development or management. 7 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 North Andover's regional transportation routes have a major impact on the town's character and environment. Secondary highways such as Routes 114, 125 and 133 have been important local and regional transportation routes. Historically, Route 114 brought goods to and from the bustling port of Salem. Route 125 was the direct route to the prosperous mill town of Haverhill, while Route 133 was the major route to the mill centers of Andover and Lowell. When they were first laid out, these early roads were the only dependable routes to the regional centers of commerce. Such roadways made it possible to transport raw materials to, and finished goods from the local mills. These roads are now secondary highways that funnel traffic to the two major interstate highways, Routes 93 and 495. These highways have had perhaps the greatest impact on the community's growth and development in the latter half of the twentieth century. Route 93 makes North Andover accessible for those who work in Metropolitan Boston, while Route 495 provides quick access to the job markets, which have filled the void left by the failure of the mills throughout the Merrimack Valley. 3.2 COMMUNITY HISTORY The original settlement of Andover was located in the area bounded by Andover, Osgood and Court Streets and Academy Road. It was based on the jointly held field system from the part of England most of the founders came from. The small cluster of house lots was surrounded by land used for planting, woods and swamps. By the end of the 17`'century, the common field system had devolved into individual holdings. Settlement had spread into the southern part of town that would eventually become the"South Parish" and even later, in 1855, become"Andover", taking the name of the original settlement. In the early 1690s, Andover was caught up in the witchcraft hysteria of Essex County when dozens of residents were imprisoned and three hanged. Andover men were involved in the several French and Indian Wars, taking part in raids up into Canada. Andover was active in the Revolutionary War, sending minutemen to Concord and publishing the full text of the Declaration of Independence in the Town Meeting report. In the early 19°i century, the North Parish was still primarily agricultural, although a thriving, but short-lived shoe industry grew up around the crossroads village in what is now the old center. A carding mill was built in 1802 on the Cochichewick near the Merrimack and still exists today. Other mills were built along the brook, which at one time supported 4 major mills connected with textile manufacture. The outlet of Cochichewick Brook to the Lake Cochichewick was dammed to regulate the flow of waterpower to the mills, which in turn, would increase the size of the lake several times. The original millponds still exists, hidden behind mill and business buildings, and residential condominiums. This offers a possible scenic pathway connecting the Merrimack River with Lake Cochichewick. The founding of the City of Lawrence was the catalyst, which led to the division of the town into three (3) segments before the Civil War. In the North Parish, now North Andover, the mills along Cochichewick Brook grew, and a new commercial center developed closer to the Merrimack River and to Lawrence. "Machine Shop Village" is a Local Historic District in the downtown area that contains examples of the former textile industry buildings, as well as factory-built workers housing, stores, a church and an owner's residence. 8 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 The old center village escaped pressure for development and largely retains its 19'' century appearance today. Several of the structures around the Common are owned or protected by the North Andover Historical Society. The Common itself, created in the 19`' century by the North Andover Improvement Society was turned over to the town in the 1950s after the last house had been removed. It serves as a location for town celebrations and for a variety of passive recreation uses. It is also the focus of the town's first local historic district. North Andover residents appreciate the historic character of their community, which still retains many examples of buildings and landscapes from former days. Population continued to rise during the 20`' century, although the shift of textile manufacturing to the South after WWII meant the loss of factory jobs. Some of these jobs were replaced with new industry such as the large Western Electric plant (now 1600 Osgood Street commercial center). Until the 1960s, however the eastern and southern sections of town were still largely undeveloped open space. Residential development continues to place pressure on this shrinking resource. 3.3 POPULATION CHARACTERISTICS The population of North Andover has grown steadily throughout the 20`'century and into the 21 st. Figure 3.3.1 demonstrates this growth over the past 120 years. Figure 3.3.1 NORTH ANDOVER POPULATION GRONNTH(1890 -2010) 30,000 25,000 20,000 15,000 10,000 5,000 0 1890 1900 1910 1920 1930 1940 1950 1960 1970 1980 1990 2000 2010 As immigrants came to work in the woolen mills, they tended to settle within walking distance of those mills. This led to a concentration of factory housing, modest homes and a few owners' mansions in a relatively dense settlement in the northwest part of town along Cochichewick Brook. Many of the town's recreational areas are located in these older neighborhoods, and are heavily used. Lip until the last quarter of the century, the rest of the town was mainly undeveloped, with a number of farms and few large country estates bordering Lake Cochichewick, built by wealthy mill owners. From 1950 to 1970, the population almost doubled. During this period, Routes 93 and 495 were completed, putting North Andover within driving distance of employment in the 9 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R E C R E A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 Metropolitan Boston region; therefore, making the town attractive as a residence for commuters. Rapid growth has continued throughout the 21"century. North Andover's population has grown to 28,352 as estimated by the Census in 2010. This population increase has led to a corresponding decrease in open space, even though the perception of North Andover as a town with a great deal of open space is one of the reasons given for moving here. Past surveys indicate that many residents thought that the town's undeveloped open spaces were somehow protected and would remain open. In conjunction with the overall population growth, there's been growth in the senior and teenage populations that have separate recreational needs. The Senior Center that flanks Town Hall was built in 1984 and expanded in 1997. Construction of a new Youth Center in the Old Town Center was completed in the summer of 2000, and a new High School complex was completed in 2004 - 05. Employment Changes in employment trends in Massachusetts can be seen in Table 3.3.1. Table 3.3.1 Employment Trends Area of Employment Percent in the Percent in the Percent Workforce-2001 Workforce-2010 Change Construction 3.87% 3.49% 0 �3 Manufacturing 38.69% 14.85% 2 3 )% Trade,Transportation and Utilities 11.74% 15.50% 3.77% Information 3.56% 3.52% 0 V% Financial Activities 2.18% 3.52% 1.35% Professional and Business Services 15.10% 18.39% 3.30% Education and Health Services 16.72% 26.31% 9.59% Leisure and Hospitality 5.19% 9.00% 3.81% Other Services 1.73% 3.66% 1.93% Source: Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Employment and Training(ES-202 Series) As with many towns in the state of Massachusetts, North Andover has seen a shift away from manufacturing jobs and toward high tech, service employment. Much of the recent population growth has changed North Andover from a blue collar to a white-collar community. This may increase interest in open space protection and conservation issues. There has been an increased demand for recreational facilities, particularly playing fields for rapidly growing sports programs, such as soccer and baseball. In previous Open Space Plans, it was clear that the Town was not meeting the community's recreational needs. However, the town has recently added recreational fields to begin fulfilling this need, including the Carter Farm Soccer Fields (3), Foster Farm Soccer Fields (2), Town Farm Soccer Field (1) and an entire new track and field facility, as well as soccer, football, baseball and softball fields at the high school. When the Planning Board adopted North Andover's first master plan (1957), manufacturing jobs comprised more than 95% of the town's total employment. A "company town" making the transition from textiles to technology, North Andover had recently attracted a new Western 10 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 Electric Company manufacturing plant on Osgood Street near Haverhill.'Although North Andover aspired to be one of the region's top industrial centers, manufacturing employment paralleled regional trends and gave way to growth in other industries. During the 1990s, manufacturing employment declined by nearly 50% in North Andover. Manufacturing still exceeds other industries for total employment, but service jobs have become an increasingly prominent part of the town's economy. In 1990, North Andover had 3.55 manufacturing jobs for every service job; by 2001, the ratio had dropped to 1.43.8 Similar rates of decline have occurred throughout North Andover's region, yet some communities with a much smaller manufacturing base absorbed modest growth in manufacturing employment toward the end of the decade. Household Income North Andover's median household income is 595,199, more than 80% higher than the Commonwealth's median income of 552,762. 17.3%have annual incomes of 5200,000 or more a rate that in North Andover's region is surpassed only by Andover, Boxford and Topsfield. Household type is also important in influencing total household income. Families in North Andover generally have higher incomes than non-family households and this applies to North Andover as well,but the difference is somewhat more pronounced. 3.4 GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT PATTERNS Patterns and Trends North Andover is comprised of distinct geographic areas that have evolved in different ways over the centuries, due to the prevalence of the natural resources in the area. The fertile land and abundant water supply fostered agriculture when the town was settled near the Old Center in the 1640s. During the 19°i century, water power from the Merrimack River and the Cochichewick Brook brought industrialization to the northern section of town, permanently changing the land use and development pattern to an intensely settled enclave which serves today as the town's commercial and governmental center. The shift of development from the Old Center to the north sparked a period of significant physical and social change. Development in the Old Center ceased as industrial enterprises blossomed in the northern section of town. This change ultimately helped to preserve the rural character of the Old Center. Two additional factors have contributed to development of town: the location of transportation infrastructure and physical characteristics, such as the rolling topography and dramatic hills. The placement and development of transportation corridors has played a significant role in North Andover's development from a rural, agrarian village to the suburban community it is now. In the 1850s, the introduction of rail service contributed to the industrialization of the northern area. During the last half of the 20`'century, the development of highway corridors, in particular Routes 114 and 125, contributed to the subdivision of former estates and farmstands, which became residential house lots and large office parks. The construction of the interstate highway system, most notable Interstate 93 and 495 provided fast and efficient access to major business centers such as Lowell, Portsmouth and Boston. These advances brought an unprecedented number of people into North Andover, doubling the population between 1950 and 1970 and increasing it another 44%between 1970 and 1990. Among the influential landscape features of the community are the many large oval-shaped hills that once gave North Andover a rural, open appearance. Most of these hills are drumlin formations 11 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 comprised of clay, sand and boulders. In the past, Master Plans (1972) and Open Space Plans have recommended that the town take steps to protect these hilltops from development due to their rural and aesthetic contributions to the community's image. The introduction of public infrastructure, such as water and sewer also played a significant role in the advancing development of outlying areas. Realizing that the community's character-defining open space may be lost forever, various government and non-government organization have worked to preserve significant parcels from further development. Transportation North Andover's regional highways, Routes 114, 125 and 133 and the two major interstate highways, Routes 93 and 495 are important to the town's development and economy. Of North Andover's 13,896 employed residents, 80% of them commute in single-occupant automobiles with an average commute time of just under half an hour. Interstate 495 runs through the northern corner of town, providing access to the Lawrence Municipal Airport, industrial parks and residential areas. Route 114 crosses through the southern half of North Andover and offers connections to Routes 125 and 133. Of the town's commuters, only 3.4% use some form of public transportation on a daily basis, mainly on commuter rail. It is easy to see why. According to federal census data, only a small percentage of North Andover's residents (10.4%) work in Boston or Cambridge, where inbound public transportation service is available to commuters. Most residents work in suburbs elsewhere in Essex County or in Middlesex County along I-93 or I-495. Additionally, the MBTA does not have a commuter rail station in North Andover. The options for taking the train exists outside of town, along the Haverhill/Reading line in Reading (113 parking spaces), North Wilmington (20 spaces), Ballardvale (120 spaces), Andover (152 spaces) or Lawrence (163 spaces). North Andover is also a member of the Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority. In addition to regular bus routes that service in and around North Andover, the MVRTA provides special employment shuttles to the Osgood Landing (1600 Osgood) site that depart from Lawrence and Haverhill. In 2015 MVRTA added service from North Andover to Boston via commuter bus. Water and Sewer The Town of North Andover has both water and sewer infrastructure throughout the town. Current estimates show that at least 90% of the town is connected to the town's water system and that at least 70% is connected to the sewer system. Because the town has Lake Cochichewick as a high quality surface water supply system, a priority has been placed on reducing the number of septic systems within the Watershed Overlay District. This zoning overlay was designed to protect the water supply by limiting the type of activities to those with the least potential for harm to the lake. Since 1996, the total number of septic systems has decreased by 87%, from 396 to the present count of 53. The town has prioritized areas of primary interest for connection to the sewer system, as part of a long-term plan, to protect contributing groundwater and surface water systems, and to promote economic growth. The priority areas include Route 125 near 1600 Osgood Street, the site of the town's newly re-zoned 40R district, as well as various "pockets" of neighborhoods adjacent to a sewer serviced area. 12 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 Long-Term Development Patterns North Andover first adopted local zoning in 1943. The current zoning map is included in the appendix. The North Andover Zoning Bylaw and Map have been revised and updated on numerous occasions, most recently in May 2013. Recent changes included the following. A Phased Growth Bylaw to ensure that growth occurs in an orderly and planned manner, and to reduce large year-to-year variations in the development rate (adopted in 1998, amended in 2004 and 2008) Corridor Development Districts to control design of commercial and residential development along primary travel routes (Routes 114, 125 and 133) (adopted in 2006 and 2008) The Osgood Smart Growth Overlay District (OSGOD) with three subdistricts (Residential Mixed-Lase, Mixed Use Development, and Business Opportunity to promote Smart Growth (adopted in 2007) Downtown Overlay District to preserve and enhance the existing mixed uses of downtown North Andover(adopted in 2009) o Establishment of a Wind Facilities Bylaw(adopted in 2014) o Establishment of a Medical Marijuana Overlay District(adopted 2014) Establishment of a Downtown Overlay Sub-district A: Historic Mill Area (adopted 2015). North Andover's current Zoning Bylaw allows for Planned Residential Development (PRDs) also known as Cluster Development, Large Estate Conversions, and Site Plan Review. Zoning Districts include seven (7) residential zones, ten (10) business and commercial districts, four (4) industrial districts, two overlay zones: Osgood and Downtown, as well as a Watershed Protection and a Floodplain District, North Andover's Wetlands Protection Bylaw and its Regulations, as well the Board of Health's septic system regulations are more restrictive than the MA Wetlands Protection Act(M.G.L. c.131 .40) and Title V, State Sanitary Code, (3 10 CMR 11.00). The Conservation Commission has also specified eight (8) rivers protected under the MA River's Protection Act and in the local Wetlands Protection Bylaw. These rivers include the Merrimack River, Cochichewick Brook, the Shawsheen River, Mosquito Brook, Boston Brook, Fish Brook, Cedar Brook and Rocky Brook. These local regulations have been necessary because of the large amount of wetlands in town. An increase in conservation applications coupled with the increased need for sewer connections are indicators of poor land. Smaller developers are unable to capitalize developments with high on and off site costs. The trend to larger development firms is related to the greater infrastructure and wetland issues. North Andover's zoning has always heavily favored residential development over commercial or industrial growth. Eighty-five percent (85%) of the town is zoned residential. The town's Master Plan stresses the need for greater commercial and industrial growth to offset costs of providing services. The "out country" area has seen significant development over the last ten (10) years, necessitating the building of a new elementary school, the rebuilding and enlargement of two (2) existing elementary schools, and expansion of the Middle School. Town growth has also produced a student population that exceeds the capacity of the High School facility, which was redeveloped for up to 1400 students in 2004. This growth pressure has also prompted unsuccessful override 13 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 proposals for a third fire station, and a new Public Safety Center. The town completed a Facilities Review and Assessment in 2012 to document general use, conditions and needs of public facilities: Schools, Department of Public Works Facilities, Stevens Memorial Library, Fire Department Stations One and Two, Police Department Facility, Youth Center, Senior Center, the Stevens Estate, and Town Hall. Identified needs are the focus of maintenance and capital improvements. As in many other Massachusetts towns, much of the new residential development has resulted in large and expensive homes. Even some homes originally marketed as empty-nester homes have become very desirable with prices reflecting that, and have become havens for families with children. North Andover's traditional diversity of home styles and prices has become less diverse in the past decade. The Town of North Andover understands the importance of preserving open space, farmland and historic scenic vistas as a break in the expanse of residential development, and as a cost-containment move. In attempting to identify funding sources to pay for the needed public buildings and services, a corridor study of Rte. 114 is underway to find appropriate space for small industrial parks and commerce without adversely affecting adjacent residential areas or traditional rural and farmland vistas. North Andover is a mature, developed community, still comprised of a considerable amount of vacant, developable land, mainly for residential development. According to a build-out study prepared by Merrimack Valley Planning Commission for the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs' Community Preservation Initiative (2000), North Andover has enough developable land for about 2,300 new dwelling units and 8.37 million square feet (ft2) of commercial and industrial space.9 However, most of the non-residential land in MVPC's study is in parcels held by existing companies and is not currently available. This residential housing growth can be seen in Figure 3.4.1 for the years 2003 to 2013. 14 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R E C R E A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 Figure 3.4.1 Household Growth 2003-2013 One, Two and Multi-Farmlily Growth 140 120 100 80 60 40 20 a Year 11111111111112003 IIIIII12004 111111112005 (IIIIIIII2000 IIIIIIIIIII2007 IIIIIIII12008 11111112009 111111112010 2011 1111111112012 2013 While North Andover is fortunate to host part of Harold Parker State Forest, land owned by the Essex County Greenbelt Association and The Trustees of Reservations, only 30% of land in the Lake Cochichewick Watershed District is protected. Acquiring and protecting land within the Lake Cochichewick watershed is the Community Preservation Committee's highest Open Space priority. In partnership with the CPC, the town has purchased over 100 acres within the watershed district since 2001: Carter Hill, Half Mile Hill and Summit parcels, the Cullen property and the Ousler property, the last being purchased in 2013. With acquisition of these key properties, the focus has shifted towards effective care and management of all watershed properties both public and private for the long-term preservation of a high quality watershed. There are still significant parcels of land abutting the lake, which have no protection and are vulnerable to development. These include North Andover Country Club, Brooks School and other fairly large private parcels. Since the last Open Space and Recreation Plan, the town has acquired a Conservation Restriction and trail easement on the Rolling Ridge Conference Center and has purchased another property adjacent to the Stevens Estate. Forested land has decreased because of many new developments, and the new Title V regulations have had the unintended consequences of clear-cutting whole parcels for septic systems for the new developments. The recent displacement of farms and forests is reflected in the names of recent developments, such as Forest View Estates, Peachtree Farm, Maplewood Reserve / Oakridge Village, Rocky Brook Estates, Carter Farm Reservation, Woodland Estates, Brookview Estates, Meetinghouse Commons, Mathews Way and Stanton Woods. The town's remaining forestlands are highly valuable for their contributions to ecological diversity, wildlife habitat protection and scenic and historic preservation. 15 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 Today, there are a limited number of active farms in North Andover. Many farmers have sold portions of, or all of their farmland off to developers, or the lands have been acquired by the town through the state's `Right of First Refusal' under M.G.L. Chapter 61A. However, there are successful producing farms in North Andover, which are supported by the townspeople. Community input from the 2013 online survey and public meetings shows strong interest in preserving open scenic vistas and historic ways of life. The town's Master Plan reflects this same desire. We encourage the use of Chapter 61, 61 A and 61 B tax classifications, as well as Agricultural Preservation Restrictions (APRs) and Conservation Restrictions (CRs) as methods to preserve these farms. A concern of the previously active Open Space Committee, which is also reflected in the Master Plan, was the use and amount of open space in Planned Residential Developments (PRDs). Incursions into the open space by homeowners and the use of severe slopes as open space have violated the spirit of the PRD Bylaw. When last operational, the Open Space Committee held the opinion that the percentage of open space required be increased and that it be more visibly marked, more usable and accessible. The following chart, a build out study from the 1997 Interim Master Plan Report shows in two ways how many acres and / or lots could be built in each of the seven residential zones or six regions of town. Figure 3.4.2 Buildout Zoning District Comparision 2,500.00 2,000.00 ®Acres with Wetlands 1,500.00 ❑minus Wetlands 1,000.00 500.00 R1 R2 R3 R4 R5 R6 VR Table 3.4.1 shows that wetlands reduce the number of buildable lots by 1,020, from 4,820 to 3,800. The 3,800 lots without wetlands may be seen as generally favorable for development. If all of these lots were built on this could result in 30,400 more traffic trips and 1,900 more children. The Conservation Commission's enhanced ability to manage growth through its Wetland Protection Bylaw is key to preserving these valuable lands. 16 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 Table 3.4.1 #of Lots #of Lots School Zone Acres With Without f'erenctland er Lot Traffic Trips Children per Wetlands Wetlands Differences p 0.5 lot R1 2186.75 1057 767 290 6136 383.5 R2 1408.1 1348 1051 297 8408 525.5 R3 428.68 715 681 34 548 340.5 R4 150.06 526 496 30 3968 248 R5 4.75 32 32 256 16 R6 9.9 86 21 65 168 10.5 VR 269.67 1056 752 304 6016 376 TOTALS 4457.91 4820 3800 1020 25500 1900 In recent years, developers have taken advantage of the State's Chapter 4013: Affordable Housing statue, a Comprehensive Permit Law that allows the developer to bypass local zoning laws, as long as 25% of the development is considered"affordable", and if less than one-tenth of the homes in the community are affordable. The term "affordable" refers to a rent or sale price affordable to households that earn 80% or less of the area median income. A city or town is required to have a minimum of 10% of its year-round housing as affordable. North Andover has several 40B developments including: Kittredge Crossing, Meetinghouse Commons, The Residences at Champion Hall, Oakridge Village / Maplewood Reservation, Waverly Oaks, Orchard Village, Stevens Corner and Merrimac Condominiums. Other affordable developments include Morkeski Meadows and Wood Ridge Homes. In 2015, an additional 196 units were permitted and are under construction on Berry Street, all of which qualify as affordable. According to the Massachusetts Office of Housing and Economic Development's Subsidized Housing Inventory database, North Andover has reached 8.55% of the required 10%number of affordable units. 17 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 4.0 NATURAL RESOURCE INVENTORY AND ANALYSIS 4.1 GEOLOGY Surficial Geology The North Andover landscape shows the unmistakable influence of continental glaciations. This is most notable in the presence of a number of oval-shaped hills, as well as many irregularly shaped swamps and bogs resulting from the disrupted drainage patterns. "These hills are known as drumlins. They are oval shaped hills made of a jumbled combination of clay, sand and boulders called till. The till can be recognized by the mixed distribution of boulders, pebbles, and clay. Till is very hard and generally gray in color. The soil at the top of the till where it has been weathered is typically a brownish color. Till is sediment deposited directly by the glacier" (Roberts, 1977). There are a dozen large hills in North Andover. Roberts identifies two (2) drumlins, but one, Claypit Hill, may be a kame. A kame is the remnant of deposits of a glacial stream that formed on the valley wall while the glacier filled the valley. Claypit Hill shows deposits of"fine sand to gravel to rocks of several inches in diameter. One fresh cut in the hillside showed well defined layering of gravel" (Doucette, 1990). Perhaps this is an ancient kame reshaped by a later glacier into a drumlin. Much of the southern and southeastern portion of town is made up of ground moraine, "bedrock covered by a thin sheet of till" (Roberts, 1977). The combination of poorly drained clay-rich till and the disruption of drainage patterns mentioned above has resulted in the many swamps, marshes and bogs found throughout town, particularly in the southern and southeastern portion. These poorly drained soils and broad wetlands present serious limitations for development (particularly with the lack of public sewer), but do provide opportunities for protecting open spaces. Bedrock Geology Two major bedrock zones underlie North Andover; the Merrimack Belt traverse along the extreme northern portion of town and the Nashoba Zone underlies the remainder (Zen et al, 1983). The Merrimack Belt is mostly composed of metamorphosed sandstone and siltstone. The Nashoba Zone is primarily dominated by Andover granite and Sharpners Pond Diorite. These two major bedrock zones are split by the Clinton-Newbury fault that runs southwest to northeast just north of Lake Cochichewick. This major structural feature runs through southern New England and was most active over 250 million years ago (Skehan and Murray, 1980). There have been minor earthquakes associated with this fault including a quake measuring 2.5 on the Richter scale that was felt in Littleton, MA in 1990 (Cook, 1990). A second fault, the Assabet river fault, may run through town in a north / south direction along the eastern edge of the main mass of Andover granite (Goldsmith, 1991). Soils The soils found in North Andover can be classified into four major associations (United States Soil Conservation Service, 1981). For definitions, please refer to Appendix E. o Paxton-Woodbridge-Montauk Association Canton-Charlton-Sutton Association Charlton-Rock Outcrop-Medisaprists Hinckley-Windsor-Merrimac 19 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 These general soil associations are intended for broad planning purposes only and include a wide variety of soil types. Determination of actual soil types, their extent and suitable uses is made on a site-specific basis through field identification. Such detailed investigations of soil characteristics and boundary determinations are made as part of individual land use decisions. 4.2 LANDSCAPE CHARACTER Hilltops North Andover's landscape is noted for its drumlins. These hills have had an impact on the community's development patterns. Until recently, the development constraints and lack of infrastructure left the hillsides untouched, but the inflated property values of recent years have promoted extensive hillside development. Some of these hilltops offer expansive views of the Merrimack Valley, Nashoba Valley, Mount Monadnock, and even Boston. Erosion and sedimentation during hillside construction have proven to be very problematic. The Planning Board revised their Subdivision Rules and Regulations in 2002. One of the revisions requires any natural slope exceeding 25% over a horizontal distance of 10-feet as measured perpendicular to the contour to be protected and remain in its natural state. In 2011 the town adopted Stormwater Management and Erosion Control Regulations to address the impacts of stormwater runoff and sedimentation. Regulations require applicants to secure a Land Disturbance Permit and to submit soil erosion and sedimentation control plans along with plans for the proposed development. The town's large, gently sloped hills were referred to as "Major Heights" in the only town-wide natural resource inventory as discussed in the town's first Open Space Plan of 1970. "These hills provide an outlook over the whole town as well as great parts of the Merrimack Valley. They also form the skyline of the town when seen from the valleys. Such natural landscape tends to give the town an open appearance much desired by suburban dwellers and highly valued by North Andover residents." The 1970 Open Space Plan recommended the "Protection of the skyline which gives the town an open appearance..." (North Andover Conservation Commission, 1970). The 1972 Comprehensive Plan also recommended the protection of eight (8) prominent hills from intense development to "retain the rural character of natural hills" (Brown, 1972). Of these eight (8) hills, Town Farm Hill and Claypit Hill have since been covered by large subdivisions. Planned Residential Developments (PRD) have been approved and constructed on Barker Hill, and a portion of Woodchuck Hill, preserving some open space. Portions of Boston Hill were protected under a Conservation Restriction when an assisted living facility was constructed at the base in 2012. Weir Hill is protected by the Trustees of Reservations, and the Town of North Andover now owns Osgood Hill/Half Mile Hill and Carter Hill. The 1987 Balanced Growth Bylaw also recommended the protection of the town's hills. North Andover needs to be more proactive in protecting these hilltops before landowners produce development proposals, which can only promote a reactive response. Farmland Farmland has defined the town's character since the first settlers arrived. As previously discussed, most of North Andover's farmland has been replaced by residential development since the 1950s. As a response to this, the 1972 Comprehensive Plan's first long- range goal was to "Retain the natural character of woodlands, fields, and farms throughout the town so that they can be used for recreation, conservation and enjoyment of open space to the extent possible" (Brown, 1972). Some landowners file their property under certain taxation classifications such as Chapter 61, Forestry; Chapter 61A, Agricultural and Horticultural Lands; and Chapter 61B, Open Space / Nature Area / 20 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R E C R E A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 Recreation. Presently fifteen (15) landowners protect 1,094.81 acres through the Chapter 61A. This is a 13% decrease since the 2000 Open Space & Recreation Plan. Additionally, there are four (4) landowners that have filed under Chapter 61 and protect approximately 59.62 acres of forested areas, and three (3) landowners are classified under Chapter 61B, preserving 62.17 acres of open space. When the landowner decides to sell the chapter land or convert to a different use, the town can exercise its first right of refusal to purchase the land. The former Mazurenko Farm was purchased using this option in 1988 for the purpose of watershed protection and the preservation of farmland. Acquiring this parcel kept the crop and hay fields active, and eliminated the development of a residential subdivision with potentially harmful impacts on the community's water supply. This acquisition also triggered the Conservation Commission to create a farming program (agricultural use license) that allows local farmers to rent usable hay or crop fields. Not only does this program keep the old agricultural fields active, but it also provides the farmer with additional income and crop. To date, the Conservation Commission rents fields at Mazurenko Farm, Foster Farm, Carter Hill and Half Mile Hill. The most recent first right of refusal purchases were the Foster Farm (Chapter 61 A) and the Cullen property (Chapter 61). One reason why many people accept the loss of more natural landscapes is the common misconception that there is a financial gain to the community from the conversion of these land uses to residential or commercial development. A better understanding of the positive financial impact of land preservation would hopefully improve the attitude of not only landowners, but also municipal policy-makers toward land preservation. Various studies, such as the American Farmland Trust (AFT) study previously cited, have shown that residential growth is more of a strain on local services than preserving open land, forests and farmland. Over the last five (5) years, Massachusetts' prime farmland has seen a 66%loss as a result of development. Table 4.2.1 Ratio of Dollars of Revenue Received/Expenditure Providing Services by Different Land Uses Residential Commercial/Industrial Farms&Open Land $1:1.14 $1:0.45/1:0.29 $1:0.26 (Source: The Economic and Fiscal Contribution of Farm and Open Land in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, American Farmland Trust, 2009) In the 2009, the American Farmland Trust completed a cost of community services study to determine the fiscal contributions of different land uses (residential, commercial, industrial and farm and open land) in Dartmouth, MA. The study concluded that residential development of open space lost money for the community while commercial / industrial and farm / open land uses generated more in revenue than they required in services. Therefore, "a municipality with a mix of commercial and industrial as well as farm and open land is more likely to achieve a fiscal balance." Hopefully, a better understanding of this issue will generate a more positive economic view of farmland and open space. 21 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 4.3 WATER RESOURCES The term `water resources' is a broad one, which encompasses standing and moving water bodies, and vegetated wetlands such as swamps and marshes, floodplains and groundwater. These water resources are described in this section. Most municipalities within the state of Massachusetts are required to implement a stormwater bylaw as part of the EPA's National Pollutant Discharge Elimination System (NPDES) permit program. In 2008, North Andover adopted a town-wide stormwater bylaw applying to"land disturbances of 43,560 square feet or more of land associated with construction or reconstruction of structures". Any project requiring approval by the town Planning Board or Conservation Commission is exempt from the provisions of this bylaw and subject to the stormwater regulations of the individual permitting authority. The town also adopted a set of regulations to guide implementation of the bylaw in 2011. The regulations make maximum use of Low Impact Development (LID) techniques and promote more sustainable and environmentally sound building and development practices. Watersheds and Surface Waters In 2003, the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) released its Source Water Assessment and Protection (SWAP) report for North Andover. This program was established under the federal Safe Drinking Water Act, requiring every state to inventory land uses within the recharge areas of all public water supply sources, assess the susceptibility of drinking water sources to contamination from these land uses and, publicize the results to provide support for improved protection. This report makes a series of observations and recommendations regarding North Andover's drinking water resources and should be considered in future policy-making decisions. Furthermore, it identifies potential hazards to the town's drinking water and recommendations for protection. In a regional context, much of North Andover is a highland at the junction of three watersheds: the Merrimack River and the headwaters of two rivers: the Ipswich River (via Boston Brook and Mosquito Brook) and the Parker River. Much of the southern and southeastern portion of town drains into the Ipswich River. The northern and western portion of town drains into the Merrimack River. Two (2) Merrimack River sub-drainage areas of note are the Shawsheen River and Cochichewick Brook. As we have seen, water resources have driven the town's origin and development, hydropower in particular. Early in the town's history there was "hardly a stream or brook of any size that was not put in requisition by the settlers as waterpower for grinding or sawing" (Bailey, 1880). Today, Lake Cochichewick is the sole source of public drinking water. An understanding of the vulnerability of water resources has been learned the hard way - through the degradation of our public water supply. Pollutants from a number of sources including: house construction, septic systems and urban stormwater degraded water quality until 1986 when giardia was discovered in the Lake. A 'boil water order' followed. A filtration plant was constructed, a three-year building moratorium was instituted throughout the watershed, and a comprehensive watershed study was commissioned. A portion of this study's Diagnostic Conclusions provides a picture of the threats to the water supply from increased growth and development: Water quality of the inlet streams is degraded compared to water quality in-lake. Given the present degraded quality of inflows, there is potential for in-lake water quality to deteriorate in the future even without a corresponding degradation of inflows. The watershed to the lake has residential and agricultural uses, which contribute to these periodic water quality problems. Erosion of soils in areas of new construction and agricultural 22 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R E C R E A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 areas, and urban storm water runoff appear to be the primary sources of elevated suspended solids, nutrients and bacteria concentrations. Over half of the watershed to the lake is presently forested, and is a prime site for future residential development. Further development in the watershed will lead to increases in nutrient loading and urban stormwater runoff. Lake development is experiencing low growth and is expected to continue in that fashion. (IEP, 1987) As a result of the Lake Cochichewick Watershed Plan (in conjunction with the Balanced Growth Plan), a number of steps were taken to protect the water supply. These included major revisions to the Zoning Bylaw, Board of Health Rules and Regulations, Wetlands Regulations, land acquisition, increased street sweeping, and an extension of sewer system. The level of success in protecting the water supply, particularly in promulgating comprehensive recommendations has been considerable. Watershed protection measures should manage all threats to the water supply. Updates to the Zoning Bylaw aid this. In February 1999 the Zoning Bylaw implemented the following" zones and regulations to assist in preserving the purity of groundwater, Lake Cochichewick, and its tributaries; to maintain the groundwater table; and to maintain the filtration and purification functions of the land while preserving the natural environment and protecting the public safely health and welfare. The Watershed District is divided into the following zones: A General Zone within the Watershed District consists of all land located beyond four hundred (400) feet horizontally from the annual mean high water mark of Lake Cochichewick and all wetland resource areas located within the Watershed. In addition, the following Zones are defined as: Lots created after 10/24/94 Conservation Non-Disturbance Non-Discharge From Annual High Water Mark of Lake 100 Feet 250 Feet 400 Feet Cochichewick From Edge of all Wetland Resource Areas 75 Feet 150 Feet 400 Feet within the Watershed District Lots created on or before 10/24/94 X Non-Disturbance Non-Discharge From Annual High Water Mark of Lake X 250 Feet 325 Feet Cochichewick From Edge of all Wetland Resource Areas X 100 Feet 325 Feet within the Watershed District Approximately 30% of land in the watershed is protected open space. These parcels include Osgood Hill, Half-Mile Hill and Summit, Mazurenko and Rea's Pond Conservation Areas, Carter Hill, and a large portion of the Town Farm; all of these properties are owned by the Town of North Andover. The Trustees of Reservations owns the Weir Hill Reservation and has Conservation Restriction (CR) on Edgewood Farm. The Town of North Andover holds a CR on the Rolling Ridge property. In addition, a portion of Smolak Farm is protected under an Agricultural Preservation Restriction and the Essex County Greenbelt Association owns several properties within the watershed including Carter Fields Reservation. The remaining land in the watershed is not protected and will likely be developed at some point. Reservoirs should be surrounded by as much protected land as possible. Much more must be done to protect land in the watershed, whether through conservation restrictions or acquisition. Land in the watershed is sought after for residential development since the open spaces, lake views and larger lots increase the desirability and value of this land. Even when the real estate market was at its most recent depressed state in 2008-2013, land in the watershed continued to be developed at a higher rate than 23 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 non-watershed land. Therefore, the community must not only be vigilant in its protection of these resources, but also be open to new protection measures such as improved regulations and acquisition. Aquifers According to MassGIS and information from the Water Department, there are no viable groundwater sources for public water supply (see Appendix, Water Resources Map). The Water Department is pursuing inter-connections with Andover and Haverhill for additional water supply from distribution systems during emergencies, but they are not groundwater sources. Flood Hazard Areas North Andover lies in the floodplain of the Merrimack and Shawsheen Rivers to the north and west and various tributaries of the Ipswich River in the south and east. In an effort to protect the community from lost flood storage, floodplain zoning was adopted in 1979 (most recently updated in 2012 with the issuance of new maps by FEMA), which restricts building in the flood plain. During major storm events such as the 100-year event, flooding generally occurs in the same areas. Such floodplains are associated with all rivers and perennial streams in North Andover. Some lands in the Shawsheen and Merrimack River floodplains have been taken in lieu of taxes. These land holdings are not only valuable for flood control purposes, but also for open space and recreation. Potential for trails and wildlife habitat improvement projects are now being considered for these floodplains. Such tax takings, or other acquisitions, should be encouraged since these floodplains help preserve flood control, water quality, wildlife habitat and are potential sites for both active and passive recreation. Wetlands North Andover was one of the first communities in the Commonwealth to organize a Conservation Commission in 1961 when it adopted Chapter 40, §8C of the Massachusetts General Laws. The Commission quickly went to work on the very general task of protecting the town's natural resources. Since the passage of the Wetlands Protection Act (M.G.L. Chapter 131, §40) in 1972, the Commission has rigorously enforced the provisions of this Act. The Commission not only enforces the state Wetlands Protection Act, but also a local Wetlands Protection Bylaw and Regulations. This Bylaw (and its subsequent revisions) has been in effect since 1979. Comprehensive Wetlands Protection Regulations were adopted early in 1991. These regulations provide detail and performance standards to support the local Bylaw. The Town of North Andover's Wetlands Protection Bylaw was last revised in 1998 and the Regulations most recently in 2015. The Wetlands Protection Regulations implements the following setbacks: 25-foot No Disturbance Zone: No activity is permitted within 25-feet of the edge of the wetland resource areas identified in section 1.3 of the North Andover Wetlands Protection Regulations. 50-foot No Build Zone: Construction of any kind is prohibited within 50-feet of the edge of the wetland resource areas identified in section 1.3 of the North Andover Wetlands Protection Regulations. 50-foot No Disturbance Zone: No activity shall be permitted within 50-feet of the delineated edge of a vernal (ephemeral)pool or vernal (ephemeral)pool habitat(whichever is greater and / or more restrictive). 75-foot No Build Zone: No structures shall be permitted within 75-feet of the delineated edge of a vernal (ephemeral) pool or vernal (ephemeral) pool habitat (whichever is greater and / or more restrictive). 24 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 100-foot Septic System Setback: No septic system leaching field shall be permitted within 100-feet of the delineated edge of a vernal (ephemeral) pool or vernal (ephemeral) pool habitat (whichever is greater and / or more restrictive). Any permitted work shall not obstruct the migratory pathways of the ephemeral pool breeders. The Conservation Commission is vigilant in its efforts to better protect wetland resource areas and wildlife habitat The Commission meets twice a month to review development projects and issue permits for work near wetlands. In addition, the Conservation Commission manages several parcels of open space land for agricultural and recreational uses. In an effort to better protect wetlands, a town-wide wetlands mapping project was completed in 1998 by IEP Inc. Vegetated wetlands were delineated using aerial photography. Additional data was gathered on vegetation types, hydrologic data and soils through field checking. This information is now out of date; however, a MassGIS data layer does show approximate locations of surficial wetland resource areas. This information is only for general information but serves as a starting point for planning staff and landowners alike. 4.4 VEGETATION The specific open space and recreation values we all cherish are dependent on a particular setting. These various settings are defined, to a great extent, by the vegetation, which grows there. The plant community not only provides for the visual setting for human enjoyment, but also provides important food, shelter and breeding areas, and species and structural diversity to sustain countless wildlife species. It's difficult to think of an open space recreational pursuit that does not rely on a particular setting defined by its vegetation: Wooded trails and hilltop vistas for the hiker, photographer, mountain biker or cross-country skier. Old fields or farmlands that attract pheasant, turkey, grouse and deer for the hunter. o Dense, unbroken forest for uncommon wildlife such as raptors, neo-tropical migrant birds and larger mammals such as fisher, coyote and moose. o Thick shoreline cover along streams and ponds providing cover for fish, mammals and waterfowl. A quiet meadow in which to picnic. Non-Forested Resources Most people think of forests when protecting open space, but the picture is much more complex than that. As we can see from the settings described above, two of the five - the old fields and quiet meadows - are defined by the absence of trees. Some species of bird and wildlife along with various recreational pursuits require non-forested areas. This diversity must be taken into consideration when protecting and managing open spaces. Areas of diverse vegetation, such as old fields and wet meadows can be protected through acquisition or created / maintained on existing conservation land. Non-forested resource areas are some of the most vulnerable to invasive plant species including purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria), Common reed (Phragmites arundinacea.), Japanese knotweed (Polygonum cuspidatum), and Multiflora rose (Rosa multiflora). These non-natives seen in numerous areas in North Andover alter native habitat and occupy space that native species would otherwise use. It is important to routinely monitor conservation land, and remove non-native species before they become a problem and 25 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 impact native species. In areas where these invasive species already exist, efforts to control them must be on-going. In 2015 with the assistance of a Community Forest Stewardship Implementation Grant, contractors and volunteers removed invasive bittersweet and knotweed from forested areas on Osgood Hill. The work will continue with additional grant funds in 2016. Forest Resources North Andover's percent of forested land has remained relatively unchanged for the last 40 years. Table 3.42 indicated that in 1951, 53% of North Andover was forested while 48% was forested in 1985. This statistic is misleading since many residential subdivisions in a forested landscape will be classified as forest in aerial photograph interpretation. When one reviews aerial photos along with road maps, a better understanding of North Andover's forests can be gained. There are relatively few areas of unbroken forest remaining. These remaining forests include lands that are unbuildable such as swamps and protected open space. As part of BioMap2, the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program published individual town reports. The 2012 report for North Andover identifies a 2,352-acre Forest Core in the southeast portion of the town. According to the report, this Core "is the third largest in the ecoregion and provides important and relatively large forest interior habitat in highly developed eastern Massachusetts." North Andover's forests are typical for the southern New England region. The younger forests, those taking root after clearing, are characterized by the presence of gray birch (Betula populifoha), poplars (Populus sp.) and (particularly in the wet areas)red maple (Acer rubrum). Post-agricultural forest may include black cherry (Prunus serotina), white ash (Fraxinus alba), locust (Robinia pseudo-acacia), red maple (Acer rubrum) and apple (Pyrus spp.). The more mature upland forests are dominated by red oak(Quercus rubra), hickories (Carya sp.), white pine (Pinus strobus), and a wide variety of hardwoods. Red maple dominates the majority of forested wetlands. A large Atlantic White Cedar Swamp encompasses Cedar Pond in the southeastern part of North Andover and southwestern portion of Boxford State Forest. This is ideal habitat for the Hessel's Hairstreak butterfly (Callophrys hesseli), a species of special concern. These may be the remnants of the cedar swamps that were an important resource for the earliest settlers. "Sawing wood for shingles was a profitable business, and there was such a demand for them in the town that the inhabitants were forbidden to sell them out of town without special permission" (Bailey, 1880). Only a few cedar swamps exist in Massachusetts, most being logged for shipbuilding and shingles many years ago. No stands of old growth forests exist in North Andover. Approximately 0.05% of Massachusetts has been identified as old growth. This is a result of extensive agricultural land use over the last 200 years. There are some individual specimens that are quite old, particularly 'boundary oaks' and street trees, such as white oak, various red oaks, sugar maples, beech, white pine and others. A 2013 Forest Management Plan prepared for the Greater Osgood Hill properties identified several "legacy trees." These trees are healthy and have reached a diameter of 25-30"DBH. Such specimens should be sought out and preserved to remind us of what the primeval forest held when the land was first settled. Only four (4) landowners protect 72.67 acres of forested land through Chapter 61, the Massachusetts Forest Tax Law tax. While some landowners are considering this tax classification, the participation is very low. This limited acreage may be a reflection of a lack of public knowledge of this program and /or the limitations of this tax classification as a method of protection. The primary limitation of these programs is a requirement that the land remain in that land use for ten years. From previous discussions with the Assessor's Office, landowners are wary of such restrictions. Information regarding this tax classification program should be made more available to landowners. Today, the forests of North Andover (and New England) are faced with a myriad of stresses. Air pollution weakens numerous species, particularly white pines and other evergreens. The gypsy moth threatens many 26 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 species. The once-dominant American chestnut (Castanea dentata) and stately American elm (Ulma americana) were decimated years ago by introduced pests. More recently, the wooly adelgid, a small aphid like insect from Asia, is threatening the health and sustainability of eastern hemlock (Tsuga Canadensis) and Beech Bark disease is causing significant threat to American beech (Fagus grandifolia). In 2013, the Emerald Ash Borer was discovered in a stand of ash trees at the base of Osgood Hill. The exotic beetle was first found in Massachusetts in 2012 in Berkshire County. The larvae of this exotic beetle feed on the inner bark of ash trees, disrupting the tree's ability to transport water and nutrients. Some of our dominant forest trees such as maple and oak are also threatened by a variety of pests and other stresses (Houston, 1981). The wildlife that depends on the forest is in turn threatened by the loss of native tree species and forest fragmentation. The issue of fragmentation is a difficult one due to the limitations of working in a single community where the preservation of large tracts of forest is simply not practical. When protecting and managing forestland, biodiversity and the preservation of native species must be considered. Public Shade Trees North Andover's public shade trees include those at municipal facilities including town offices, library, schools, parks and cemeteries. Trees within the rights-of-way along town roads are also considered public resources. Public shade trees are recognized as valuable to the town's visual character and to residents' physical comfort and the town looks to preserve them whenever feasible. In January, 2014, John Lavin, the town's practicing Tree Warden was honored by the Massachusetts Tree Wardens' and Foresters' Association (MTWFA) for his commitment and dedication to the protection of public trees, and for his work with his community to maintain and improve tree growth and health. While the North Andover Board of Selectmen formally holds the Tree Warden title, Mr. Lavin of the DPW is entirely responsible for the day-to-day operations of the job, Mr. Lavin's accomplishments include management and oversight of the tree program for North Andover, including The annual Arbor Day program Grant applications o Tree City LISA annual application and award o Trimming and removal by electric companies Tree inventory Recommendations for effective replacement trees Maintaining records of when and where trees were planted Agricultural Land The principal use of agricultural lands in North Andover is for hay and field crops. While the vegetation produced through this type of farming doesn't contribute to the town's inventory of native vegetation, the open landscapes offer habitat for a number of animal and bird species. Agricultural land is also valued for its contribution to the character of the community, as well as for the opportunities it provides for locally sourced foods. Wetland Vegetation Wetland communities are well represented in North Andover and include marsh, wet meadow, shrub swamp, wooded swamp, flood plain, and bog communities. Here a rich variety of vegetation exists. Small herbaceous plants encountered include Arrow Arum, Pickerelweed, Sweet Flag, Larger Blue Flag, Skunk Cabbage, Marsh Marigold, Blue-eyed Grass, Spring-Cress, Pitcher Plant, Sundews, Spotted Jewelweed, 27 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 White Turtlehead, Swamp Milkweed and Cardinal-flower. Many species of rushes, sedges, cattails, bulrushes, waterlilies and mosses are also found. Larger, woody species include alders, buttonbush, and willow. Many of these species are important hosts to butterfly larvae or serve as important butterfly nectar sources. Other species are important food sources for breeding Ruby-throated Hummingbirds. Rare and Endangered Species The Massachusetts Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program (NHESP) has identified fifteen (15) rare vascular plant species in North Andover. Only six of which have been documented since 2000, the others being documented in 1957 or before. Table 4.4.2 Rare Vascular Plant Species Documented in the Town of North Andover as of March 28,2014. Most Scientific Name Common Name Status Recent Observed Aristida purpurascens Purple Needlegrass T 2000 Betula nigra River Birch WL 2011 Botrychium oneidense Blunt-lobed Grape-fern WL 2008 Catamagrostis picheringii Reed Bentgrass E 1880 Cardamine bulbosa Spring-Cress WL 1900 Carex buxbaumii Buxvaum's Sedge WL 2010 Carex exilis Bog Sedge WL 2010 Carex typhina Cat-tail Sedge T 1879 Celastrus scandens American Bittersweet T 1885 Corema conradii Broom Crowberry WL 1866 Gentiana andmvsii Andrews' Bottle Gentian E 1916 Liatris scariosa var. novae- New England Blazing Star SC 1884 angliae Lipocarpha micrantha Dwarf Bulrush T 1957 Nabalus serpentarius Lion'sFoot E 1936 Source: Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Natural Heritage Endangered Species Program Note: "Endangered" (E) species are native species which are in danger of extinction throughout all or part of their range, or which are in danger of extirpation from Massachusetts, as documented by biological research and inventory. "Threatened" (T)species are native species, which are likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future, or which are declining or rare as determined by biological research and inventory. "Special Concern" (SC) species are native species which have been documented by biological research or inventory to have suffered a decline that could threaten the species if allowed to continue unchecked, or which occur in such small numbers or with such restricted distribution or specialized habitat requirements that they could easily become threatened within Massachusetts. Watch List (WL) species are unofficial designations and are not regulated but are tracked due to potential for conservation interest or concern. 28 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 4.5 FISHERIES AND WILDLIFE Fisheries The protection of an important local fishery was stated as a condition of the incorporation of the Town of Andover in 1646. All rights to the land were sold to the settlers "provided that the Indian called Roger and his company may have liberty to take alewives in Cochichewick River, for their own eating" (Bailey, 1880). As the early mills industries grew, this fishery was of such importance to cause what may have been the first environmental regulation. In 1695, the town granted permission for a saw mill on Cochichewick Brook "on condition that this does not stop the passage of the fish called alewives" (Bailey, 1880). Later, as the larger mills sprung up along the Merrimack and Cochichewick, the herring disappeared. Bailey mentions the presence of perch, bass and speckled trout in the 17th century (Bailey, 1880). Today, our streams, ponds and lakes hold a variety of species including rainbow trout (Salmo gairdnerii), brown trout (Salmo trutta), brook trout (Salvelenis fontanalis), largemouth bass (Micropterus salmoides), northern chain pickerel (Esox niger), yellow perch (Perca flavescens) and various panfish. The Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife stock the Shawsheen River, Fish Brook and Boston Brook just outside the town boundaries with various species of trout. These trout travel throughout the river system and are an important recreational fishery. Lake Cochichewick is not stocked since this would attract recreational use, which has been considered a threat to water quality. The lake does hold catfish, sunfish, bluegill, common carp, panfish, pickerel, perch, pike and largemouth and smallmouth bass. The Merrimack River has recovered greatly from the effects of the mills. Shad (Alosa sapidissima), striped bass (Morone Saxatilis), the endangered short nose sturgeon (Acipenser brevirostrum)and Atlantic salmon (Salmo salar) have returned to the Merrimack while small mouth bass (Micropterus dolomieu) have been successfully introduced. The success of the Merrimack River fishery is an example of the great potential for success in reclaiming resources that were lost or seriously degraded. Wildlife In rapidly suburbanizing communities such as ours, wildlife species are displaced or threatened far sooner, and to a greater extent, than is commonly understood. A greater understanding of the interactions between species, between species and their surroundings, and between humans and wildlife can result in the preservation of a greater diversity of wildlife. In an effort to gain this understanding, various studies have been made at the Mazurenko Farm Conservation Area by local volunteer groups. These studies have shown a far greater diversity of plants and animals than was previously known. The diversity of wildlife is likely due to the presence of a large wetland and a diversity of habitats present. 29 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 Table 4.5.1 Mammals of the Mazurenko Farm Conservation Area Common Bat Eptesicus.f ascu American beaver Castor Canadensis Chipmunk Tamias striatus Cottontail rabbit Sylvilagus,floridanus Coyote Canis latrans Great horned owl Bubo virginianus Grey squirrel Sciurus carolinensis Long-tail weasel Mustela, Gnat) Mice,shrews and voles Soricidae spp and Microtus spp Mink Mustela vision Mole Talpidaespp Raccoon Procyon lotor Red fox Vulpes vulpe) Red-tailed hawk Buteo jamaicensis Red squirrel Tamiasciurus hudsonicus River otter Lutra canadensis Whitetail deer Odocoileus virginianus Woodchuck Marmota monax (Source: Doucette, 1991) These findings were the result of a winter tracking census. It was surprising to discover uncommon species such as mink, weasel and otter still inhabiting the open spaces and waterways of North Andover. Other uncommon species have been seen recently in North Andover. These include fisher(Marte pennanti), eastern coyote (Canis latrans)and the bald eagle(Haliaeetus leucocephalus). Beaver (Castor canadensis)and the great blue heron (Ardea herodias)have been long term residents at the Mazurenko Farm Conservation Area and on the Shawsheen River. Wild turkey (Maleagris gallopavo) has been sighted at a number of locations. These are likely turkeys or descendants from 33 individuals introduced to a sanctuary within the Boxford State Forest in 1988. The habitat requirements of these species should be considered when protecting and managing open spaces. The diversity of bird species in North Andover can be seen from on-going counts at a number of local sites. The Merrimack Valley Bird Club hosts walks and conducts counts regularly throughout the Merrimack Valley including Mazurenko Farm Conservation Area in North Andover. At a recent count (at Mazurenko Farm (May, 2013) club members identified 41 different species including raptors such as red-tailed hawk (Buteo jamaicensis), songbirds such as bobolink (Dolichonyx oryzivorus), eastern bluebird (sialia sialis), black- capped chickadee and red bellied woodpecker (Melanerpes carolinusj; (Poecile atricapillus) and game burds such as and wood duck (Aix sponsa). Previous sightings have also included raptors such as barred owl (Stria varia), great horned owl (Bubo virginianus) broad-winged hawk (Buteo platypterus), northern harrier (Circus cyaneus), northern shrike (Lanius excubitor), and red-shouldered hawk (Buteo lineatus), songbirds such as northern oriole (Icterus galbula) and pileated woodpecker (Drycopus pileatusj; and game birds such as ruffed grouse(Bonasa umbellus), and wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo). Sub-urbanization can either benefit or harm wildlife. Certain species have adapted to humans and now thrive. These include mammals such as the gray squirrel�Sciurus carolinensis), skunk (Mephitis mephitis), red 30 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 fox (vulpes vulpes), raccoon (Procyon lotor), opossum (Didelthis viginiana), as well as birds such as the starling (Sturnus vulgaris), house sparrow (Passer domesticus), rock dove (Columba livia) and American crow (Corvus brachyrhynchos). These successful species are characterized by two features: all are very adaptable to the human landscape and most are scavengers. Open spaces can provide a haven for native species in a growing community such as North Andover, including the great blue heron, which are protected by the Federal Migratory Bird Treaty Act of 1918. It's illegal to capture, possess, or cause harm to a great blue heron or its nest or eggs. North Andover is the home to the largest great blue heron rookery in Essex County and is protected by the Essex County Greenbelt Association. Another large heron rookery can be found on Winter Street. One unfortunate result of the success of some species (particularly non-native ones such as the starling and house sparrow) is the displacement of native species. This displacement sometimes takes unique forms. In the case of the cowbird (Molothrus ater), it lays its own egg in the nest of another (likely native) bird. The unknowing foster parent raises the intruder as its own. This example of nest parasitism is related to fragmentation. The habitat needs of native species must be considered when managing open spaces. North American Beavers "The North American beaver (Castor canadensis) is an important `keystone' species because the wetland it creates by damming small order streams support a myriad of species." (Michael Callahan, 2005). Early settlers harvested beaver to almost extinction for their waterproof pelts. In 1996, Massachusetts's voters passed a bill (M.G.L. c. 131 §80A) prohibiting / restricting the use of lethal traps, including, but not limited to steel-jaw leg hold traps, padded jaw traps, Conibear (body-gripping) traps, snares, and deadfalls on furbearing mammals. Massachusetts licensed trappers are allowed to use live catch box or cage traps, such as Hancock or Bailey traps. During this time the North American beaver population increased drastically. In July 2000, the State Legislature revised this bill to implement reasonable exception to the restrictions of trapping; therefore making trapping permits easier to obtain, while still retaining the spirit of the original bill. During the 2004 Town Meeting, North Andover residents voted to adopt Chapter 73, Beaver Bylaw: Efficient Protection From Damage Due To Beaver Dams and Blockages, in strict compliance with M.G.L. c. 131 §80A, as amended, and all other applicable Federal and State laws, rules and regulations. This Bylaw is designed to effectively and efficiently resolve emergency problems caused by beavers or other animal- related dams and blockages that pose imminent human health and safety threats. The Board of Health and Conservation Commission actively assist and provide guidance to residents and property owners in an effort to remedy and properly manage the problem through long term management plans. Citizens who wish to live with the beavers, as nature intended, prefer to install a flow device rather than to simply trap and kill the beavers. Flow devices (a.k.a. beaver deceivers) are long-term and also cost-effective solutions to beaver related flooding. In some instances, trapping is a short-term solution with the implementation of a flow device to follow as part of the long-term management. Vernal Pools During the spring of 1999, a former Conservation Administrator and a few committed volunteers began identifying and certifying vernal pools throughout town. Today, North Andover has approximately one hundred (100) certified vernal pools according to MassGIS data. As well as containing certified vernal pools, North Andover has eleven (11) habitat sites that have been deemed rare and unique. Every effort to protect these areas from disturbance must be made as such habitats may house endangered species of plants and animals. North Andover Wetlands Protection Bylaw Regulations requires additional protection of these pools by implementing a 50-foot No Disturbance Zone, a 75-foot No Build Zone, and a 100-foot 31 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 Septic System setback from the delineated edge of a vernal pool or its habitat(whichever is greater or more restrictive). These setbacks have proven to be successful in preserving the vernal pools and the species' habitat. Nine (9) of these vernal pools in Harold Parker State Forest have been certified to contain state- listed species and many more are likely to exist. Further efforts must be made to identify and protect these ephemeral resources using a certification process through the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife. Wildlife Migration Corridors Most non-bird wildlife move to eat, breed and find new territories under the cover of darkness. However, daytime cover is also important. Riparian corridors under the protection of the Rivers Protect Act' plus conservation lands and undeveloped lands serve as excellent greenway corridors linking habitats. The town should strive to enlarge, round out to reduce the ratio of parcel edges, and link protected areas with each other as much as possible to protect wildlife migration corridors and sustain a diversity of wildlife species. 1 The Rivers Protection Act, Chapter 258 of the Acts of 1996,protects nearly 9,000 miles of Massachusetts riverbanks - helping keep water clean,preserving wildlife habitat, and controlling flooding. The law creates a 200-foot riverfront area that extends on both sides of rivers and streams.In certain urban areas,the riverfront area is 25 feet. 32 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 Rare, Threatened, and Endangered Species The Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program has identified the following Species of Endangered, Threaten, and of Special Concern in North Andover: Table 4.5.2: Rare Vertebrate and Invertebrate Species Documented in the Town of North Andover as of March 28, 2014 Most Scientific Name Common Name Status Recent Obsserved Vertebrates Ambystoma laterale Blue-spotted Salamander Sc 2004 Hemidactylium scutatum Four-toed Salamander Delisted 2002 Circus cyaneus Northern Harrier T 1956 Clemmys guttata Spotted Turtle Delisted 2000 Emydoidea blandingii Blandin 's Turtle T 2012 Notropis bifrenatus Bridle Shiner Sc 1962 Invertebrates Callophrys hesseh Hessel's Hairstreak(butterfly) Sc 1989 Callophrys irus Frosted Elfin(butterfly) Sc 2005 Crangonyx aberrans Mystic Valley Amphipod Delisted 1990 Eubranchipus intricatus Intricate Fairy Shrimp Sc 2010 Euchlaena madusaria Sandplain Euchlaena(moth) Sc 2004 Somatochlora hennedyi Kennedy's Emerald(dragonfly) E 1973 Somatochlora linearis Mocha Emerald(dragonfly) Sc 1973 Source: Division of Fisheries and Wildlife Natural Heritage Endangered Species Program Note: "Endangered" (E) species are native species which are in danger of extinction throughout all or part of their range, or which are in danger of extirpation from Massachusetts, as documented by biological research and inventory. "Threatened" (T)species are native species, which are likely to become endangered in the foreseeable future, or which are declining or rare as determined by biological research and inventory. "Special concern" (SC) species are native species which have been documented by biological research or inventory to have suffered a decline that could threaten the species if allowed to continue unchecked, or which occur in such small numbers or with such restricted distribution or specialized habitat requirements that they could easily become threatened within Massachusetts. Delisted species are no longer protected under Massachusetts Endangered Species Act(MESA) Within the past few years there have been confirmed sightings of the Intricate Fairy Shrimp (Eubranchipus intricatus) (SC) and Blanding's Turtles (Emydoidea blandingii) (T). The locations of these species are sensitive due to the tenuous nature of their existence. For this reason, their locations will not be made public, but will be considered when evaluating lands for protection. There are likely other state-listed species in North Andover, which have not yet been identified by the Natural Heritage Program. 33 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 Blue-Spotted Salamanders (Ambystoma laterale) (SC) is a state-listed species that need vernal pools (also known as ephemeral pools) to survive. A vernal pool is a confined basin that fills with water in the autumn or winter due to rising ground water and rainfall. These pools will hold water throughout the spring and into the early summer (typically March May /June) before drying up. The frequent drying of these pools prevents fish from populating. In 2004 the Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program developed the BioMap and Living Waters, which identifies critical areas, or `core habitats' of native biodiversities that need the most protection. An updated BioMap2 was completed in 2012 (and is included in the appendix). Specifically, this map recognizes state-listed rare species, wetlands and uplands, rivers, streams, lakes and ponds. The intent of this program is to further protect land that is critical for terrestrial and wetland plants, animal species and their habitats, as well as the natural community. 4.6 SCENIC RESOURCES AND UNIQUE ENVIRONMENTS Scenic Landscapes The Massachusetts Department of Environmental Management (DEM) completed an inventory of scenic landscapes in 1982 that has not been updated since. This project sought to identify "large, contiguous areas of outstanding scenic quality" (Green, 1993). Surprisingly, the vast majority of the inland scenic landscapes contained open areas and farmland. The openings in the dense forest promote the scenic quality of New England's rolling topography. This program identified a scenic landscape of approximately seven acres in the "outstanding area of rolling farmland" north of, and surrounding, Lake Cochichewick. While DEM's designation carries with it no protection, it does highlight North Andover's unique scenic value that is worthy of protection. Geologic Features Previously noted, the most influential and distinctive features of the community and supplying enduring evidence of continental glaciation are North Andover's eight major hilltops or drumlins. Several have undergone development in the absence of timely, pro-active measures to preserve them including Town Farm Hill, Claypit Hill (not technically a drumlin), Barker Hill and portions of Woodchuck Hill. Permanently protected drumlins are Weir Hill (Trustees of Reservations), Osgood Hill and Carter Hill (Town of North Andover), and Boston Hill (Conservation Restriction /limited development). In addition to their geologic significance, each provides public access with stunning views of surrounding towns, cities, rivers and mountain ranges. Prehistoric Resources Prior to European settlement, inland sites such as North Andover were used as seasonal hunting grounds in the spring and fall and perhaps to till small gardens. Although no large-scale or town-wide archaeological survey has been undertaken, certain inferences can be made from the available data. The Massachusetts Historical Commission reports that a few archaeological sites have been unearthed along the present shoreline of Lake Cochichewick. (Other sites likely exist on the original shoreline, which has since been flooded.) According to information compiled by Ripley Bulen in "Excavations in Northeastern Massachusetts" (1949), over one hundred prehistoric sites have been discovered in the Shawsheen and upper Ipswich River drainages. All of these sites are along streams or ponds. Native people frequented water bodies since many of the fish, plants and animals they sought could be found there. Rivers also provided transportation routes. 34 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 Considering the high percentage of prehistoric sites along water bodies, a site's archaeological potential should be investigated when any waterfront site is considered for acquisition. Prehistoric sites are prone to disturbance, vandalism and illegal excavation. Due to the sensitive nature of these sites, if any are discovered the exact location should not be made public. Historic Resources North Andover includes a number of well-preserved buildings and landscapes from the date of original settlement in the 17`' Century through the 20`' Century. The Historic Commission has identified over 400 structures of historic interest (see also Stephen Roper, A Good In-Land Town: Buildings and landscapes in North Andover, Massachusetts, from 1640 to 1940, published by the North Andover Historical Society in 2001). There are three (3) National Register Districts in town; the Old Center, with a surprising number of existing structures from the early 19`' century commercial center of the North Parish; Machine Shop Village, an unusually intact surviving example of a mid 19`' century factory village from the early years of the industrial revolution; and Tavern Acres, an early 20`'' Century residential development surrounding an Olmstead-designed Memorial Park. Only one of these districts, the Old Center, is designated as a local historic district, which offers some protection against altering its significant character. A listing on the National and State Historic Register recognizes the value of the area and carries some protection from projects involving public funds, but its value is chiefly educational. In 1995, the town purchased Osgood Hill, an 1886 estate listed on the National Register with 159 acres of land on Lake Cochichewick. Although there are several structures in town with historic preservation restrictions held by the Historical Society, Historic New England and the Massachusetts Historical Commission, most of the town's inventory of historic properties is relatively unprotected by law or regulation. 4.7 ENVIRONMENTAL CHALLENGES This section discusses certain environmental problems that do not fall into other larger categories. These include hazardous waste sites, abandoned landfills and air quality issues. Hazardous Waste &Brownfield Sites The North Andover Fire Chief is the town's Hazardous Waste Coordinator. In this capacity, he investigates all reported, uncontrolled releases or improper storage of chemicals. After an initial investigation, the Fire Department notifies all authorities that may have an interest, such as the Health Department, Conservation Department, Department of Public Works, Police, the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection Emergency Response Team and the property owner. In 1987 under SARA TITLE III, the Town of North Andover established the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC). The LEPC has now expanded to a regional LEPC, which includes the communities of Andover, Haverhill, Lawrence, Methuen, Middleton and North Andover. Linder the provisions of SARA TITLE III, all facilities and responsible parties that are responsible for spills or releases of hazardous materials, oils or chemicals must report the incident at the local level. From the 1940s to the 1980s, the Town of North Andover operated its municipal landfill at a site on Holt Road near the Merrimack River. In 1981 and 1982, the Commonwealth of Massachusetts purchased this site with an agreement that the landfill would be properly capped. Though long overdue, the landfill has recently been capped and the Department of Environmental Protection. The capping of the landfill 35 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 safeguards the public health, particularly due to its proximity to the Merrimack River, which could quickly transport pollutants off site. Land Fills and Air Quality An active incinerator is located in North Andover, and another is located only two miles away in Haverhill. The presence of these waste facilities in the Merrimack Valley is a considerable burden to the air quality of the region. One is located adjacent to the former landfill on Holt Road that is managed by the Northeast Solid Waste Consortium (NESWC) as a trash-to-energy plant. This facility took the place of the landfill that closed in the 1980s. The second incinerator is managed by the Greater Lawrence Sanitary District (GLSD), which used to burn solid waste produced by the regional wastewater treatment plant. However, this incinerator was closed in 1988 due to the release of high levels of air pollutants. In 2002, the GLSD retrofitted the incinerator with new technology that produces a product that pelletizes the sludge converting it to a usable fertilizer. A capped ash landfill is currently on site and has been tested within required environmental parameters. Due to the possible health effects of incineration, sludge can no long be burned. Wheelabrator also has two (2) municipal waste facilities on Holt Road. Erosion &Sedimentation Erosion is the wearing away of the land surface by running water, wind, ice, or other causes. Sedimentation is the deposition of soil particles that have been transported by water and wind. Unchecked, erosion and sedimentation can contribute to on and offsite damages including increased stormwater runoff and decreased water recharge, unstable stream banks, air and water pollution and others. Massachusetts DEP and the federal EPA have adopted rules (Stormwater Standards) to prevent erosion, control sediment movement and stabilize exposed soils to prevent pollutants from moving offsite or entering wetlands or waters, and to require plans that document how pollution is managed at construction and land disturbance sites. All construction and land disturbance sites in North Andover must meet state, federal and local stormwater standards. Erosion during the construction process and siltation of water bodies can have a variety of impacts, depending on the soil characteristics. "There are three general soil types - fine muck, clay, and sand - all of which must be kept from eroding into the water. Fine muck, if introduced into a stream, will cloud the water and create what is known as biological oxygen demand. This depletes the waters of dissolved oxygen (DO), causing a reduction in fish and other aquatic organisms that depend on the DO for respiration. Clays will create a milky cloud that can clog the gills of fish living in the streams' waters. Fine muck and clays impact waters on a short-term basis. Sand, however, may be the most harmful of all eroding soils because of its long-term implications. The sand fills in gravel beds, which is used by fish as spawning beds." (Maynard, 1992) The Lake Cochichewick Watershed Plan (IEP, 1987) identified erosion in areas of new construction as one of the "primary sources of elevated suspended solids, nutrient and bacteria concentrations in Lake Cochichewick". The town's Stormwater and Erosion Control Bylaw (Chapter 160) contains provisions to reduce erosion. Flooding The November 2008 Merrimack Valley Region Natural Hazards Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan identifies flooding as a major concern in North Andover. The report cites 4.8 square miles of Town of North Andover land in the 100-year floodplain and another 0.6 sq. mi. within the 500-year floodplain. These two flood zones constitute almost twenty percent (20%) of the total area of the community. Road closures 36 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 during flood events are typical including Great Pond Road and Massachusetts Avenue. Several neighborhoods near the Shawsheen and Merrimack Rivers have also been evacuated during recent extreme flood events. Development Impacts There are both short-term (during construction) and long-term (after construction) environmental impacts due to land development. These impacts are particularly negative with regard to wetlands and water bodies, especially when these wetlands and water bodies may be tributaries to a public water supply such as Lake Cochichewick. In addition, future development could increase challenges faced due to flooding. According to MVPC analysis, 169 acres of"potentially developable" land under current zoning is within the 100-year and 500- year flood zones. According to the Natural Hazards Pre-Disaster Mitigation Plan (2008), "development of this open space would increase the area's impervious surface cover and stormwater runoff, thereby exacerbating the existing flooding problems." Ground and Surface Water Pollution In 2003 the Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) released its Source Water Assessment and Protection (SWAP) report for North Andover. This report makes a series of observations and recommendations regarding North Andover's drinking water resources and should be considered in future policy-making decisions. It catalogs the potential hazards that are within the town's water supply protection areas, their potential level of threat and recommendations. Only one site (North Andover Shell, 980 Osgood St.) is identified as a facility within a water supply protections area that meets state reporting requirements. Invasive Species "Invasive plants" are non-native species that have spread into native or minimally managed plant systems. These plants cause economic or environmental harm by developing self-sustaining populations and becoming dominant and/or disruptive to the native system. The continuing spread of "invasive" plant species and the introduction of new non-native species throughout New England continue to alter the landscape with the full consequences of these changes on the character of the landscape and on animal species that associate with the displaced native plants unknown. The Massachusetts Invasive Plant Advisory Group' (MIPAG) a voluntary collaborative representing organizations and professionals concerned with the conservation of the Massachusetts landscape has identified 34 Invasive Species in Massachusetts, along with 29 species that are likely invasive and three that are potentially invasive. The list of invasives includes such commonly seen species as Norway (Acer platanoides) and Sycamore (Acer pseudoplatanus)maples,Japanese barberry (Berberis thunbergii),Japanese honeysuckle (Lonicera japonica) Burning bush (Euonymus alatus), yellow iriss (Iris pseudacorus), multi- flora rose (Rosa multiflora), purple loosestrife (Lythrum salicaria), Japanese knotweed or Bamboo (Polygonum cuspidatum) and common reed or Phragmites (Phragmites australis). MIPAG notes in its 2012 Guide Guidance for the Effective Management of Invasive Plants 3 that management of invasive plant species may be possible, but collectively and individually they are a problem z Massachusetts Invasive Plant Advisory Group (MIPAG)Guidance for the Effective Management of Invasive Plants, 2012 3 37 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 that requires long-term solutions. Managing invasive plants demands a commitment to vigilance and some level of sustained action in perpetuity. Resources devoted to the management of invasive plants will never be sufficient to fund and staff all desirable management approaches; however, the cost of management decreases when invasive levels are lower. If we address invasive plants at the initial stages of an invasion when populations are low, the cost of maintaining a low level of invasion will be less than the control effort required to reduce a heavily invaded area to a lower level of invasion. Therefore, it is critical to find ways to identify priority species and populations and to target management efforts to areas of the greatest ecological significance so that available resources are allocated wisely. Environmental Equity Environmental equity refers to issues such as equal access to open space, lack of tree cover or other differences a person endures in one's environment based on that person's inclusion in a population identified as an environmental justice population. Environmental Justice Populations are those with high percentages of minority, non-English speaking, low income, and foreign-born populations. There are no environmental justice populations as identified by the state in North Andover. Environmental equity also refers to the ability of all users, regardless of where they live in a community, to access open space. North Andover's open space resources are distributed throughout the town providing access with relative ease to all residents. 38 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 5.0 INVENTORY OF CONSERVATION AND RECREATION LAND There is an abundance of undeveloped land in North Andover. This open land is an important part of the community character and may be one of the primary reasons why people choose to locate here and raise a family. The purpose of this inventory is to identify areas of conservation and recreation interest in the town to help evaluate current and future open space needs. Areas of interest include open spaces that are valued for recreation opportunities and for protection of natural resources,historic resources and scenic character. This inventory looks at protected and unprotected open space. Protected open spaces are private or public parcels that are permanently committed to conservation or recreation purposes by legislation, deed restriction or easement. Unprotected open spaces are areas that are of conservation or recreation interest to the town, but are not permanently protected as open space. Partially protected open spaces are areas that have a partial or temporary restriction on development, such as Chapter 61 lands and some municipal lands such as parks or ball fields that could but are unlikely to be developed. North Andover's natural resources and history have helped to create a distinctive landscape and a richness of culture that makes the town an attractive and interesting place to live and visit. Protection of these natural resources ensures a healthy environment that can provide safe drinking water, clean air, and outdoor recreation opportunities, and sustain healthy wildlife habitats and populations. Land use decisions that consider the community's natural constraints and opportunities will work to protect and preserve surface and groundwater resources, reduce air and noise pollution, limit erosion, moderate temperatures, and protect places of natural beauty and critical environmental concern. Protecting Open Space In many cases, open space protection can be a reactive measure, mobilizing community funding to preserve the"last wetland"or"last farm."This method can not only be costly, but can also result in disconnected fragments of conservation land. Establishing criteria to prioritize open space parcels for protection allows the town and regional conservation partners to be strategic about which lands to acquire. Such a strategy can focus on developing a network of large connected parcels of open space (green infrastructure) which have higher ecological value. Because natural systems do not necessarily adhere to political boundaries, natural resource protection is best achieved through regional collaboration. This approach emphasizes connections between natural habitat areas and corridors, and studying and collecting inventory information for unique sites of special importance such as vernal pools or endangered or rare habitats and species. This work will often reach beyond municipal limits. The town has a number of strategies to employ to protect local open spaces and natural resources: acquisition by purchase, taking or donation; o deed restrictions, such as conservation, historic preservation, watershed protection and agricultural preservation restrictions that are voluntary, yet binding legal agreements between a landowner and a municipality or qualified land trust or state conservation agency (DCR, DEG, DAR); and 39 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 local and state regulations including but not limited to wetland bylaws, the Wetlands and Rivers Protection Acts, and Chapter 61 Classification and Taxation Laws related to forest, agricultural, open space and recreation lands. A key to many of the strategies is to work with partner organizations with shared goals. Partnerships and collaborations may help the town react more quickly to protection opportunities, access technical assistance, and access additional funding. 5.1 PROTECTED OPEN SPACE The main source for identifying protected open space land in North Andover is the Assessor's Database. In addition, previous maps were used as a cross-reference to generate the following information with assistance from the Assessor's Office, the Conservation Department and the Planning Department. Public-Protected Open Space Commonwealth of Massachusetts North Andover has benefited from the efforts of public and private organizations to preserve open spaces. The Commonwealth of Massachusetts, through the Department of Conservation & Recreation (DCR) (formerly the Department of Environmental Management (DEM)) manages all state forests and parks. Portions of Harold Parker State Forest and Boxford State Forest are located in North Andover (Table 5.1.1). These parcels have been part of the state forest system for decades and include large tracts of forests, wetlands and water bodies. These forests contain some ecologically significant areas. Harold Parker State Forest is known to contain numerous vernal pools; a few are certified through the Division of Fisheries & Wildlife, while Boxford State Forest includes portions of a large Atlantic White Cedar Swamp. The State of Massachusetts owns 2,596 acres of land within North Andover. 40 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 TABLE 5.1.1 Commonwealth of Massachusetts Open Spaces Name Acres Abutting Cyr Recycling Center 120 Airport 37 Boxford State Forest 292 Harold Parker State Forest 1276 Cedar Swamp 180 Winter Street(State) 43 Other (unnamed) 648 Total 2596 Town of North Andover The Town of North Andover owns open land with various levels of protection. Municipal lands are generally managed for conservation, recreation and watershed protection. For the purposes of this section, 'conservation' shall refer to land used for wildlife habitat, resource management activities such as forestry, and resource-based recreation such as hiking. On the following page Table 5.1.2 identifies town-owned open spaces that are managed by departments other than the Conservation Commission. These lands include lands protected by Chapter 974 and lands that are not so protected. Conservation Commission lands are identified in Table 5.1.3. 4 Article 97 of the Articles of Amendment to the Massachusetts Constitution provides that"the people shall have the right to clean air and water,freedom from excessive and unnecessary noise,and the natural,scenic, historic,and esthetic qualities of their environment." "Lands and easements taken or acquired for such purposes shall not be used for other purposes or otherwise disposed of except by laws enacted by a two thirds vote of each branch of the general court."These public lands include both state-owned lands and municipal lands acquired for conservation or recreation purposes. 41 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 TABLE 5.1.2 Town-owned Open Space not managed by Conservation Commission American Legion Beach 1.71 Aplin Playground 1.96 B&M Railroad 39.67 Boxford Street 74.73 Bradstreet School 1.09 Bridle Path 3.51 Candlestick Road - Giallanella 2.02 Carl Thomas Park 4.77 Carter Field Road 12.02 Cricket Lane 9.61 Cyr's Recycling Center&Recreational Fields 88.3 Dale Street 1.24 Granville Lane 4.47 Great Pond Road 8.03 Greene Street 2.33 Grogan Field 4.01 Ingalls Street 4.62 James Swamp &Reynolds Playground 48.16 Jared III PRD 5.14 Johnny Cake Street 3.23 McEvoy Park 4.28 Olympic Lane 0.89 Osgood Hill 150.29 Patriots Memorial Park 2.69 Pine Ridge Road 1.65 Pleasant St-- Damn and Lakefront 3.04 Salem Forest V PRD 27.49 Settler's Ridge PRD 5.52 Seven Oaks -- Sugarcane Lane PRD 18.42 Town Common 8.61 Winter Street 2.09 Wintergreen Drive 3.32 Youth Center/Drummond Playground 6.64 Total 555.55 42 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 Schools Name Acres Ann Sargent School 14.81 Atkinson School 0.1 Franklin School 9.5 High School 46.27 Kittredge School 6.03 Middle School 27.5 Thomson School 3.09 Total 107.21 Following are descriptions of some of the more active town-owned open spaces. The Cyr Recycling and Recreation Center is located in the extreme southern end of town and has been used by the DPW as a storage and leaf composting facility. Two soccer fields and two baseball fields are located on this property. Portions of the Bay Circuit Trail traverse through this property, which connects the Boxford and Harold Parker State Forests in North Andover. The Bay Circuit is a greenbelt through 50 communities containing a series of trails, totaling approximately 200 miles, which runs from Ipswich to Duxbury. James Swamp is 48 acres in size and has three soccer fields and a basketball court. This property also includes heavily wooded land that contains hiking trails (established 1998). The Reynolds Cider Mill and two outbuildings are also located on this parcel; these buildings were leased to an adjacent property owner prior to the donation of the land to the town in 1971. Osgood Hill was purchased in October 1995 through a special Town Meeting. The citizens of North Andover purchased the land and the Stevens Mansion in 1994 for permanent preservation and the protection of the town's water supply. The entire parcel is in the watershed of Lake Cochichewick, the town's water supply. The Osgood Hill Property consists of 165 acres of land on which the 1886 home of Moses T. Stevens (1825 1907) still stands. The Stevens Estate Mansion and related buildings are operated by the Trustees of Osgood Hill for conferences, weddings and other special events. Articles 15 and 16 of the May 1997 Town Meeting authorized an annual Osgood Hill operating budget and established a seven- member governing board. Article 5 of the October 1994 special Town Meeting contains language that requires that disposition of land or buildings require approval by Town Meeting vote. Patriots Memorial Park, or Memorial Park is located directly across from the Stevens Library. This park is dedicated to the men and women of North Andover who, during the two hundred and seventy-five years of existence, have provided the State or Nation patriotic service of either a civic or military nature. This property was a gift to the town from the Stevens family. Restoration, which followed the original Olmsted Park design, was begun in 1996 from donations received from many local sources. 43 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 The Town Common was created between 1880 and 1956 as various parcels were acquired and existing structures were removed. The site is a popular picnic spot and is the setting for various special events and recreational programs. Most school properties offer recreational facilities: playgrounds, fields, courts and open space. See Table 5.4.1 for a list of recreational facilities on school and other properties. Table 5.1.3 on the following pages details the specific properties that are under the care and custody of the Conservation Commission. These lands are protected by Article 97 or deed restriction. Many of these parcels are also listed in tables 5.1.6 and 5.1.7. TABLE 5.1.3 Town of North Andover Open Spaces Managed by the Conservation Commission Name Acres Brookview Estates PRD 32.36 Carter Hill 30.22 Foster Farm&Bruin Hill 57.85 Foster Street 15.46 Foxwood PRD* 31.39 Gray Street 3.13 Half Mile Hill 19.45 Lost Pond PRD 7.17 Mazurenko Farm 104.7 North Andover Estates PRD 22.43 North Andover Heights PRD 9.82 Pinewood PRD 14.45 Rea Street-Rear 1.29 Rea's Pond Conservation Area 13 Riverview Street 1.05 Stevens Street 1.03 Town Farm/Forest 175.47 Windrush Farm 120.95 Total 661.22 * The Conservation Commission only manages the 2.5 acres, total acreage is 35.56 and remainder is owned by the state(see table 5.1.7). The Town Farm/Forest, until 2010 was the largest parcel of municipal open space. The original 126 acres were purchased from Mr. Samuel Jenkins in 1856. The community's poor farm operated on this property for approximately 100 years. Pine plantations are also located on this property, which may have been the work of the Civilian Conservation Corps in the 1930s. Additional acquisitions were made as late as 1985 (Leland parcel). Although not purchased for watershed protection purposes, 120 acres of the Town Farm now serves this vital purpose. A management plan for Town Farm / Town Forest (prepared by Seekamp Environmental Consulting) was completed in 2000. The town constructed a baseball and soccer field in the late 1990s known as Gallagher Fields. Additionally, The North Andover Youth Services (NAYS) Ropes Course is also located within the Town Forest. The low and high challenge course is utilized by over 1,000 44 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 youths per year and is proven to be a real treasure. In 2012 a portion of the parcel on the north side of Dale Street was converted from passive recreation to active recreation and an additional soccer field was constructed. The Mazurenko Farm Conservation Area was purchased from the Mazurenko Family in December 1988. This parcel was classified under Chapter 61A as agricultural farmland. When the landowner attempted to develop the parcel, the Town exercised its option to purchase with the assistance of a one million-dollar grant from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Mazurenko farmhouse previously occupied the location of the existing parking lot until a fire destroyed it in 1986. The primary purpose of this acquisition was water supply protection, as the entire 104-acre site lies entirely within the Lake Cochichewick Watershed. The extreme stress to the water supply from development in the watershed was the driving force behind the land purchase. Other pertinent reasons for the acquisition included the preservation of agricultural lands and wetlands, wildlife habitat, and natural and recreational resources. The Mazurenko Farm Conservation Area is managed by the North Andover Conservation Commission under a comprehensive management plan, which was completed in March of 1991. Rea's Pond is located off Great Pond Road / Route 133 and is adjacent to Mazurenko Farm. This was the first piece of conservation land purchased by the Town in 1975. The 15-acre site includes a pond that provides prime habitat and solitude for the great blue heron and is also a popular fishing spot. Portions of the Shawsheen River floodplain have been taken in lieu of taxes and serve a valuable flood control function and protect important wildlife habitat. Additional donations of land have been received as part of a subdivision approval. A trail system has been created along the river. The town also owns two small parcels along the Merrimack River. One acre on Riverview St. was the site of a proposed boat ramp. Plans for the construction of the boat ramp have now been put aside due to lack of public support. A public well is located on an eight-acre parcel next to the river but has never been used since the water would require treatment to be of potable quality. This well may be used in the future if needed. Foster Farm (which includes Bruin Hill) was purchased in 1998 through an action of Town Meeting. The 92.72 acres of vacant farmland and woods was purchased from the estate of Earl L. Foster. This land acquisition was under the provisions of Chapter 61A. The property is comprised of three parcels designated as the following: o Parcel A- under the control of the School Committee was set aside to be the site for a future elementary school. o Parcel B & C are managed by the Conservation Commission for agricultural preservation and recreation. For more history on Foster Farm and the Barker Farm reference Founding Farms, Portraits of 5 Massachusetts Family Farms by Stan Sherer and Michael E. C. Gery. Half-Mile Hill and Summit are located off Osgood Street behind Edgewood Farm,between Osgood Hill and Weir Hill. Combined, the parcels consist of approximately 80 acres and include 880-feet of frontage along Lake Cochichewick. The acquisition of Half-Mile Hill was funded in 2002 with assistance from The Trust for Public Lands, a 5250,000 State Self-Help Open Space Grant, and Community Preservation Funds. In 2004, the town purchased the Half-Mile Hill Summit, and in 2006 purchased the adjoining Sunny Ridge property. Similar to the acquisition of Half-Mile Hill, The Trust 45 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 for Public Land and Community Preservation Funds assisted the town with this process. In 2012, the town expanded the site with the purchase of the Ousler parcel fronting on Osgood Street and completing the connection between Half Mile Hill and Osgood Hill. The Half Mile Hill parcels are retained for watershed, agricultural and conservation preservation, and for open space and trail connection. In addition to being under the care and custody of the Conservation Commission, The Trustees of Reservations and Essex County Greenbelt hold Conservation Restrictions on the Half-Mile Hill and Summit parcels to assure that the premises will be retained in perpetuity in its natural, scenic and open condition. The 27-acre Carter Hill was purchased in 2001 with the assistance of The Trust for Public Lands and a 5250,000 State Self-Help (now LAND) Open Space Grant. Carter Hill is located off Bradford Street and is bounded by Barkers Farm, Mazurenko Farm Conservation Area, and PRDs Open Space associated with Hickory Hill and Settler's Ridge Subdivisions. The primary purpose for acquiring this land was to preserve one of the last undeveloped drumlin / farmland vistas in North Andover. Other reasons include watershed protection, proximity to other open space parcels for trail connection, unique aesthetics /historical value, and highly valued wetland/wildlife habitat. The approximately 140 acre Windrush Farm,located off Lacy Street adjacent to Boxford State Forest was acquired with Community Preservation Funds and with assistance from the Trust for Public Lands and a State Self-Help (now LAND) Open Space grant in 2009. The property was formerly part of an active therapeutic equestrian center and working horse farm of the same name. The property is a mix of upland and wetland forested areas with an extensive trail network which is still utilized by the adjacent farm for therapeutic riding programs. The parcel is entirely within the Massachusetts Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program's BioMap Core Habitat and Estimated and Priority Habitat for Rare Species. The North Andover Conservation Commission provides care and custody of the property and Essex County Greenbelt Association holds a Conservation Restriction. Some Planned Residential Developments (PRD) such as Brookview Estates, Lost Pond Lane, North Andover Estates, North Andover Heights, Pinewood Subdivision, Foxwood Subdivision, and Duncan Drive all have open space that is managed and controlled by the Conservation Commission. Public land that was acquired for conservation, recreation, agriculture or other specified public uses is considered a public resource under Article 97 of the State Constitution. Therefore, any change in land use proposed by a local government requires a 2/3 vote of both Town Meeting and the State legislature. This applies to all public land in Massachusetts, whether local or state government purchased it. This provision of state law does protect such public resources. The issue of control /jurisdiction is not an academic one. With the real potential for conflicting public interests, the 1995 Open Space and Recreation Plan recommended that each parcel of town-owned land be placed under the management of a specific board or department. As of the 2014 rewrite of this plan, this has yet to be done for all parcels. As a general rule, a public board or commission with expertise relative to the resource should hold control. This could include the Conservation Commission, Recreation Council and possibly others. In this way, the public interests served by these lands will be managed most effectively. The Town of North Andover owns a single cemetery of about an acre. The Old North Parish Burying Ground also known as the First Burying Ground, located on Academy Road was established around 1650 and closed to burials in 1815. The burial ground is owned by the Town of North Andover and is under the jurisdiction of the North Andover Historical Commission. It is on the National Historic Register as it is within the Old Center Historic District. Because of the historical significance of the site locally, the North Andover Historical Society and the North Andover Historical Commission often 46 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 give tours of the site to interested members of the public and conduct special programs there for North Andover school children. Other cemeteries in North Andover are privately owned including the Second Burying Ground, established in 1817 and closed in 1950, and owned by the North Parish Church. This burial ground is also within the Old Center Historic District. Others include the Holy Sepulchre Cemetery, the largest in town, owned and maintained by St. Patrick Parish of Lawrence; and the Averill Family Cemetery with only a few stones and the Berry Farm Cemetery with 37 grave sites on a private site being developed for housing. Ridgewood Cemetery, a private non-profit cemetery established in 1850;is the only active cemetery in North Andover Non-profit Organizations Two private land trusts manage land in North Andover, The Trustees of Reservations and Essex County Greenbelt Association. The Trustees of Reservations, the oldest land trust in the nation, manages four properties in North Andover (Table 5.1.4) totaling 590 acres. Weir Hill Reservation is located on the shore of Lake Cochichewick. It has approximately one mile of frontage on the lake and is the largest piece of protected open space in the town's public water supply watershed. Stevens-Coolidge Place is over 100 acres in size and includes a historic house/museum with five acres of formal landscape, 30 acres of hayfields and six acres of meadow. The property has considerable street frontage that adds to the rural character of the Old Center Historic District. Ward Reservation includes a variety of natural landscapes and includes Holt Hill, the highest point in Essex County, with fine views of the distant Boston skyline. 47 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R E C R E A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 TABLE 5.1.4 Trustees of Reservations Stevens Coolidge Place 107.48 Stevens Lots - (Near Town Common) 31.95 Ward Reservation* 228.09 Weir's Hill 222.52 Total 590.04 * Ward Reservation is approximately 700 acres in size. The property is located within Andover and North Andover. The Essex County Greenbelt Association is a private land trust that holds title to 382 acres of land in North Andover (Table 5.1.5) and controls conservation restrictions on several other parcels. ECGA properties include among others, the Farnsworth Reservation, which abuts the Town Farm and Smolak Farm, Potters Field on the shores of Lake Cochichewick, a number of parcels abutting the Boxford State Forest and a property off of Waverly. TABLE 5.1.5 Essex County Greenbelt Association Bailey 18.5 Bruin Hill 62.33 Chaplin Nike Site 43.75 Christmas Tree Lot 9.1 Cudhea 12.44 Dolan Ox Pasture 16.54 Farnsworth Reservation 50 Fish Cedar Swamp 6 Forest Cedar Swamp 61.5 Purgatory Swamp 91 Wilmot Lot 11 Total 382.16 Private Protected and Partially Protected Open Space Conservation Restrictions(CRs) A Conservation Restriction provides an alternative to acquisition for resource protection. Linder the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 184, §31 33, Conservation Restrictions (CRs) are intended to limit the use of land in order to protect specific conservation values including natural, scenic or open condition of the land through a legally binding agreement between a landowner (grantor) and a holder (grantee). The table below outlines the properties in North Andover that are currently protected by Conservation Restrictions. An additional restriction is being considered by the state: the Woodlea Subdivision. 48 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 Table 5.1.6 Conservation Restrictions HolderName Acres of ' 16 Berry St 27.01 ConCom Boston Hill 33.27 ConCom Carter Hill 30.22 ConCom Great Pond Road 8.35 ConCom Half Mile Hill Hay Field 33.68 TTOR Half Mile Hill Summit 28.71 ECGA Hickory Hill 54.12 ConCom Osgood Hill/Edgewood Farm 82.31 TTOR Ousler Property 13.54 ECGA Potter Cr 14.21 ECGB Rolling Ridge 36.87 NA Stevens Estate 10.60 TTOR Sunny Ridge 10.55 ECGA Windrush Farm 143.14 ECGB Total 526.58 Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR) The Agricultural Preservation Restriction Program (APR) is a voluntary program that is intended to offer a non-development alternative to farmers and other owners of "prime" and "state important" agricultural land that are faced with a decision regarding future use and disposition of their farms. The program offers to pay farmers the difference between the "fair market value" and the "agricultural value" of their farmland in exchange for a permanent deed restriction, which precludes any use of the property that will have a negative impact on its agricultural viability. By protecting farmland, the APR Program works to secure a continued high quality of life for Massachusetts's residents. Farmland not only contributes to the scenic beauty of the state, but has the potential to play a role in providing for clean air and water, wildlife habitat, and recreational opportunities. Only portions of Smolak Farms are filed under this program. Planned Residential Developments Planned Residential Developments (PRD's) are communities or clusters of homes developed under the town's Planned Residential Development Zoning to create a traditional New England Style landscape surrounded by usable open space. The number of homes allowed in a PRD subdivision is the same as allowed by a conventional subdivision on a given parcel of land. However, the lot sizing is smaller, allowing a reduction of the developed portion of the parcel. The undeveloped portion of the parcel is then reserved as open space. This space excludes parking areas, but includes required setbacks and walkways. The usable open space is required to be open and unobstructed to the sky; however trees, planting, arbors, flagpoles, sculptures, fountains, swimming pools, atriums, outdoor recreational facilities and similar objects are not considered obstructions. The developer owns PRD open space parcels until the street is accepted at Town Meeting. The ownership is then transferred to the Town, Homeowners Association, or Private Land Trust. Primary benefits of PRD's are: 49 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 To promote the more efficient use of land in harmony with its natural features; o To encourage the preservation of open space; . To protect water bodies and supplies, wetlands, flood plains, hillsides, agricultural lands, wild life, and other natural resources; To permit greater flexibility and more attractive, efficient and economical design of residential developments. To facilitate economical and efficient provision of utilities; And to meet the town's needs by promoting a diversity of housing types. For subdivision PRDs the minimum usable open space requirements is 35% of the total parcel area; and no more than 25% of the total amount of required usable open space can be wetlands. For site lap nned PRDs the minimum usable open space requirements is 50% of the total parcel area; and no more than 25% of the total amount of required usable open space can be wetlands. For all PRDs the usable open space must be owned in common by and readily accessible to owners of all units in the PRD or owned by any of the following groups: A non-profit organization or trust whose members are all the owners and occupants of the units. Private organizations including, but not limited to, The Trustees of Reservations or Essex County Greenbelt Association, whose primary function is preservation of open space. o The Town of North Andover. Any group as indicated by the Planning board, which exists or is created for the purpose of preserving open space for the owners of the units located in the PRD Project. Furthermore, restrictions shall provide that the usable open space will be retained in perpetuity for one or more of the following uses: conservation, agriculture, or recreation (M.G.L. Chapter 184, Section 31). An example of this is Carter Fields, developed by Tom Zahoruiko. During the 2000 Town Meeting, Mr. Zahoruiko petitioned the General Court to change the boundary line between the Towns of Boxford and North Andover along Bradford Street. The boundary change allowed Mr. Zahoruiko to permit his 17-lot subdivision in North Andover and not Boxford. Regardless of what town the subdivision was constructed in, North Andover would ultimately experience the greatest development impacts. The entire development was proposed within the watershed district of Lake Cochichewick and the subdivision entrance was proposed off Bradford Street, North Andover. Additionally, sewer and water lines were readily available on Bradford Street, and the PRD provisions would require the developer to reserve a percentage of the parcel as open space. Boxford has neither of these items. The State Legislature subsequently approved the petition under Chapter 413 of Acts of 2002. Forest View Estates Open Space is located within the Forest View Estates off Turnpike Street / Route 114. As part of the conditional approval by the Conservation Commission and the Planning Board, trails were constructed throughout the open space parcels and are a direct link to the Harold Parker trails. Table 5.1.7 following lists the PRDs located within the Town of North Andover. 50 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R E C R E A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 TABLE 5.1.7 North Andover Accepted PRD's T.O. =Town Owned H.O. =Homeowners ECGA=Essex County Greenbelt Assoc. Property Location Total Open Accepte Owner of Parcels Open SpaceRecord Space Lots Brookview Brookview Drive 1 25.37 Y TO-NACC 105.A-0004- Estate Managed 0000.0 Carter Field Carter Field Road 3 13.7 Y 2 Open Space 062.0-0159- TO I Open 0000.0, Space(Village 062.0-0140- Green) owned 0000.0, by Carter Field 062.0-0158- LLC 0000.0 Christmas South Bradford 1 9.1 Y s/b given to Tree Estates Street Greenbelt NACC but shows as owned by 104.C-0027- developer 0000.0 Cobblestone Cobblestone Circle 3 3.6 Y Cobbleston 046.0-0102- Crossing Realty 0000.0, Trust/Walter 046.0-0103- Schuman 0000.0, 059.0-0090- 0000.0,046.0 -0043- 0000.0, 059.0-0091- 0000.0 Cobblestone Copley Circle 2 1.8 Y Cobbleston Crossing II Realty Trust/Walter J. Schuman see above Forest View Amberville Road, 5 37.39 Y Forestview 107.B-0172- Estates Garnet Circle, Home 0000.0, Anvil Drive, Association 107.B-0171- Palomino Drive 0000.0, 108.0-0140- 0000.0, 108.0-0139- 0000.0 Foxwood Foxwood Drive, 3 35.56 Y Town of North 065.0-0020- Weyland Circle Andover 0000.0, 106.0-0007- 0000.0, 51 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 Hickory Hill I Hickory Hill Road 5 53.6 Y George Barker, 061.0-0077- &II Jr 0000.0, 061.0-0009- 0000.0, 061.0-0087- 0000.0, 061.0-0073- 0000.0, 062.0-0011- 0000.0 Jared III Sunset Rock Road 1 5.2 N Town of North 106.A-0220- Andover 0000.0 Jared IV Sherwood Drive 1 22.05 N Timberland Builders,Inc 105.0-0077- 0000.0 Lost Pond Lost Pond Lane 3 17 Y Town of North 104.13-0015- Andover CC 0000.0, 104.13-0024- 0000.0, 104.13-0023- 0000.0 Molly Towne Abbey Lane,Molly 2 10.7 N North Andover 065.0-0024- Towne Road Realty Corp 0000.0 North Rosemont, Holly 4 22.04 Y Town of North 098.13-0065- Andover Ridge Road, Wild Andover 0000.0, Estates Rose Drive 098.13-0067- 0000.0, 098.13-0001- 0000.0, 098.13-0069- 0000.0 North Ridge Way, 1 10.83 Y Town of North Andover Skyview Terrace Andover 098.13-0006- Heights 0000.0 Peachtree Peachtree Lane, 3 17.44 N Peach Tree Farm Lavender Circle Farms Home 098.A-0142- Owners Trust 0000.0 Phillips Phillips Common 1 5.05 Y Phillips 058.0-0057- Common Common 0000.0, Development 058.0-0058- C 0000.0 Pinewood Huckleberry Lane 18 9.62 Y Town of North 065.0-0224- Andover 0000.0 Regency Place Regency Place 3 16.4 N North Andover Realty Corp 065.0-0008- 0000.0 Salem Forest Sterling Lane 2 27.3 Y Town of North 106.0-0038- V Andover 0000.0, 106.0-0127- 0000.0 52 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 Settler's Ridge Settlers Ridge Road 2 5.04 Y Town of North 061.0-0103- Andover 0000.0, 061.0-0115- 0000.0 Seven Oaks Sugarcane Lane 1 18.6 Y Town of North 106.A-0260- (Extention) Andover 0000.0 White Birch I White Birch Lane 1 3.32 N JDP Development 034.0-0005- Inc 0000.0 White Birch II Cherise Circle 1 4.02 N White Birch II Homeowner's 061.0-0102- Trust 0000.0 Woodland Colonial Avenue, 4 22.7 N AC Builders, 107.B-0019- Estates Puritan Avenue, Inc 0000.0, Oxbow Circle 107.B-0124- 0000.0, 107.B-0023- 0000.0, 107.B-0150- 0000.0 Woodlea Woodlea Road Woodlea Village Village Homeowner's 098.D-0001- 1 10.8 N Trust 0000.0 Chapter 61, 61A, &61B Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 61, 61A, and 61B have been designed to give a favorable tax rate to landowners who meet the minimum forestry, agricultural and horticultural, and open space and recreation requirements. These special tax provisions were implemented to encourage the long-term management of the Commonwealth's forest for wood production, more agricultural and horticultural uses, and the preservation of open land in its natural state or approved recreational uses. This program is intended to encourage landowners to continue to use and preserve their properties from development. Chapter 61: The Forest Land Tax Law is a tax treatment given to a landowner who has a minimum of ten (10) contiguous acres of undeveloped forestland to be managed for wood production. Currently there are four (4)landowners that utilize Chapter 61-tax classification (Table 5.1.8). Table 5.1.8 Chapter 61,Forestry PROPERTY Gary&Karen Martin 25.85 George Barker 0.95 George&Barbara Adams 15.37 North Andover/Boxford Realty Trust 30.50 Total 72.67 53 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 61A: The Farm Land Tax Law encourages the conservation and preservation of the Commonwealth's valuable farmland, and promotes active agricultural and horticultural land use. Similar to the above, this allows landowners that engage in agricultural or horticultural practices to pay lower property taxes encouraging the continued use of the property for farming and horticulture. A landowner must have a minimum of five (5) contiguous acres that is actively devoted to agricultural or horticultural purposes. There are thirteen (13) landowners that utilize Chapter 61A-tax classification, as (Table 5.1.9). Additionally, approximately 152.27 acres of the Smolak Farm are under an Agricultural Preservation Restriction (APR). TABLE 5.1.9 Chapter 61A,Agricultural and Horticultural PROPERTY Barker Farm 181.36 Briar Hill Farm 1.57 Currier 1.5 Farnum Farm 473 Foster/Lindauer 4.99 Foster/Manzi 22.14 Mary Hart 17.5 8 North Andover/Boxford Realty Trust 28.75 O'Mahony Family Farm 7.92 Rea Farm 9.16 Roche Farm 27.02 Sarah Leonard 1.25 Smoklak Farm 118.05 Steven Young 20.02 Windkist Farm 15.67 Total 929.98 Lastly, the Recreational Land Tax Law under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 61B is designed to encourage the preservation of valuable open space and promote recreational land uses. This offers a significant local tax benefit to property owners willing to commit to preserving land in an undeveloped condition or for use of outdoors activities. Currently there are three (3) landowners that utilize the Chapter 61B-tax classification (Table 5.1.10). 54 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 TABLE 5.1.10 Chapter 61B,Open Space,Nature Areas,Recreation Areas PROPERTY Bridges Lane- LFFH Realty Trust 16 Gray Street- Frank Rullo 8 North Andover Country Club 103.12 Total 127.13 If a landowner intends to sell property within the Chapter 61 grogram or convert it to a residential, commercial, or industrial use, the municipality has 120 days to exercise its first right of refusal option to meet the bona fide purchase and sales agreement or purchase the property at fair market value. Recently, the Town of North Andover exercised its right of refusal to purchase the 10.6-acre Cullen property at 605 Osgood Street, which was filed under Chapter 61 since the early 80's, and was harvested for its hardwood. This property was acquired with the assistance of the Community Preservation Act and the Trust for Public Land, and will link to the existing 420 acres of protected open space owned by the town and Trustees of Reservations. Cemeteries Cemetery sites can be partially or fully protected. While burial plots cannot be disturbed, land around the plots (the balance of the site) may change use, unless otherwise protected. There are five cemeteries in North Andover. The Old North Parish Burying Ground located on Academy Road was established around 1650 and is within the town's Old Center Historic District, a National Register District. The Burial Ground is owned by the Town of North Andover and is under the jurisdiction of the North Andover Historical Commission. Because of the historical significance of the site locally, the North Andover Historical Society and the North Andover Historical Commission often give tours of the site to interested members of the public and conduct special programs there for North Andover school children. Other cemeteries in North Andover are privately owned including the Second Burying Ground, established in 1817, also within the Old Center Historic District, and owned by the North Parish Church. Ridgewood Cemetery on Salem Street, a private non-profit cemetery established in 1850, is one of two active cemeteries in town. The Holy Sepulchre Cemetery located on Waverly Road, is open for Catholic burials and is owned and maintained by St. Patrick Parish of Lawrence. The Averill Family Cemetery at less than a quarter acre in size and with a few headstones is located on private land. The privately owned Berry Farm Cemetery includes grave sites that are under consideration for inclusion on the National Historic Register. The Berry Farm Cemetery site is part of a 40B housing project, though the 37 grave sites will be permanently protected. 5.2 UNPROTECTED LAND OF CONSERVATION INTEREST Many unprotected lands in North Andover are important contributors to the town's character and to the preservation of natural resources. The town will continue to look to acquire or otherwise protect open space parcels based on resource protections needs and opportunities for meeting recreational needs. The Open Space Advisory Committee's 1995 recommendations of appropriate 55 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 criteria, with some modifications, are still valid in 2014. It is recommended that the following criteria be used for evaluating land of conservation interest. Land adjacent to a Lake Cochichewick tributary. Land within the boundaries of the Lake Cochichewick Watershed District. Land abutting existing / protected open space. Farmlands o Land with development risks (i.e. private ownership chapter 61, 61 A, and 61 B, or Agricultural Preservation (APR) status, town property) o Unique aesthetics / historic value / community character. o Feasibility of a trail network& adjacent network(s). Unique Wildlife-wetlands / river corridors / riparian habitat values as depicted on the North Andover BioMap and Living Waters Map produced by the Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program (NHESP). 5.3 PUBLIC RECREATION AREAS Parks and Playgrounds North Andover has 17 public recreation facilities under ownership and management of different departments. This inventory includes a combination of ball fields, recreation areas and playgrounds. Table 5.3.1 on the following page provides an overview of these facilities. Acres devoted to recreation are estimated. 56 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 Table 5.3.1 Town of North Andover Recreation Areas Properties . American Legion Beach 1.4 1 1 Aplin Playground 1.8 - 1 1 1 1 Atkinson / Mid Schools 38.3 5 1 1 2 1 1 Carl Thomas Play round 5.24 - 3 - 1 1 *Carter Farm Soccer Fields 5 3 - Chadwick Fields 3 - - 3 1 1 Cyr Rec. Center 88 2 2 - Drummond Playground 5 - 1 1 1 1 *Foster Farm Soccer Fields 10 2 - Franklin School 8.8 - 2 2 Gallagher Field 3 1 1 - Gro an's Field 4.7 - 1 1 *J.N. Herman Youth Center 3 1 1 1 Kittredge School 6.5 1 1 1 *N.A. High School 44.5 2 1 1 1 1 6 1 1 N.A. Middle School 6 2 1 1 2 1 1 4 - - Reynolds Fields 6 3 - - - 1 1 Sargent Elem School 1 1 1 1 Thomson School 3 - - 1 TOTAL 244.24 21 13 8 2 16 2 12 6 1 1 2 1 Hiking Trails North Andover has many miles of scenic hiking trails located on numerous public and private properties. These trails are available year round for hiking, picnicking, nature walks, bird watching, 57 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 and in the winter, cross-country skiing and snowshoeing. A limited number of trails are also used for horses. In the past, some trails on town-owned properties were developed and maintained by the North Andover Trails Committee (NATC). Since 2007, the town has been assisted in its trail development and maintenance efforts by the Friends of North Andover Trails (FONAT)', a not- for-profit, community-based organization dedicated to preserving and supporting North Andover's public trail system. Working under a five-year agreement with NACC, FONAT members volunteer their time to: Maintain the town's many miles of trails by running monthly trail work days. o Promote and raise awareness of North Andover's trails and protected open space via maps, trail guides and community event listings, as well as guided walks and participation in community events. Identify new trail opportunities and community projects. In 2014, FONAT received a grant to design and install kiosk signage at ten sites. The kiosks identify the site, trails, and use guidelines and allow for posting of additional information as well. In 2015 FONAT published "A Guide To North Andover Trails". The Guide is available for purchase through the FONAT website, the Conservation Department and at various locations throughout town. Table 5.3.2 identifies public trail systems within the Town of North Andover. Table 5.3.3 identifies the trail systems that are presently being developed. FONAT has developed trail maps for the most significant properties owned or protected by the town. These are included in the Appendix. 5 Friends of North Andover Trails operates under the umbrella of the North Andover Improvement Society, a 501(c)(3)organization founded in 1885 and devoted to preserving the natural beauties and history of North Andover. 58 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 TABLE 5.3.2 Developed Public Recreational Trails PROPERTY Bay Circuit Trail Private, Town, and State 1 Owned Boxford State Forest Department of Conservation 10+ &Recreation Boston Hill Brightview North Andover 1 *Bruin Hill North Andover 1 Carter Hill North Andover 2 Farnsworth Reservation Essex County Greenbelt 1 Association Foster Farm North Andover 2 *Half Mile Hill&Summit North Andover 2 Harold Parker Department of Conservation 10+ &Recreation James Swamp North Andover 4 Mazurenko Farm North Andover 5 Molly Town Department of Conservation 1 &Recreation Osgood Hill North Andover 4 Rea's Pond North Andover 2 Shawsheen River North Andover 1 Town Farm North Andover 1 Town Forest North Andover 1 Ward Reservation Trustees Of Reservations 5+ Weir Hill Trustees of Reservations 8+ Windrush Farm North Andover 4+with other trails to be developed *Trails to be developed Key town-owned land parcels contributing to the trail network in North Andover include: The 27-acre Carter Hill Conservation Area, off Bradford Street is highly valued for its watershed protection, proximity to other protected open space, agricultural preservations, spectacular views, historical significance, and significant wetland and wildlife habitat. Mazurenko Farm Conservation Area and Rea's Pond immediately abut Carter Hill and are ideal for trail networking. The site's collection of woodlands, wetlands and farm fields includes a heron rookery and one of the last undeveloped drumlin vistas in town. A five mile trail system linking Rea's Pond, Mazurenko Farm and Carter Hill (totaling over 150 acres, including 2-acres of recreational use and wildlife viewing) was completed in 2008. 59 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 Half Mile Hill and Summit includes approximately 67 acres of prime watershed property, consisting of agricultural fields, upland forest and Lakeshore frontage. The property is flanked by Osgood Hill and Weir Hill, and is North Andover's largest contiguous open space corridor, creating a wildlife haven of unequalled quality. The wooded hillsides within the Osgood Hill and Sunnyridge parcels are the oldest, most mature forested areas in town, and the vista from Half Mile Hill Summit is nothing short of spectacular. The parcel contains a significant amount of shoreline protection along Lake Cochickewick, providing nearly all the necessary elements for upland habitat mammal species. The large open hay field on the hillside overlooking the lake is also a rich nesting habitat for small grassland birds throughout the year. There is a trail system that meanders through the Osgood Hill property and links to trails to and within Half Mile Hill and Summit and Weir Hill. The vista at the top of Half Mile Hill Summit provides a panoramic view of the glacial drumlins and a foreground of Lake Cochickewick. Foster Farm consisting of about forty acres is primarily agricultural land along with Bruin Hill. Trails here follow an old lane through open fields to the wooded knoll that is Bruin Hill. Town Farm/Forest is the town's second largest open space parcel with over one hundred acres of forest, meadows and wetlands. The site is known for its easy walking trails that pass through quiet woodlands, vernal pools and a sedge meadow. It abuts Farnsworth Reservation just across South Bradford Street where another mile of rolling walking trails can be found. Windrush Farm, the town's largest open space with around160 acres of upland and wetland forests has an expansive network of wide, welcoming trails used for walking and horseback riding. TABLE 5.3.3 Planned and Potential Public Recreational Trails PROPERTY Essex County Railroad North Andover, National Grid and others Foster Farm(Parcel C) North Andover Merrimack River Trail North Andover Molly Towne PRD / Harold Parker State Forest Comm. of Mass Stevens-Coolidge Place, Weir Hill Trustees of Reservation Windrush Farm North Andover The former North Andover Trails Committee recently undertook a long range trail planning effort with the goal of linking all North Andover neighborhoods, open spaces, neighborhood paths, and recreation areas via an extensive trails network. A crucial part of the resulting plan was the Essex Railroad Rail Trail or multi-use path as a primary link with a multitude of open spaces, neighborhoods, and recreation areas. Planning by the Trustees of Reservation identified the opportunity for a walking path (Nan's Trail) to connect Stevens-Coolidge Place, the Town 60 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 Common, and Wier Hill. This trail was completed in 2015. The Merrimack River Trail, conceived as an idea in 1980s, when completed would run the length of the Merrimack River in Massachusetts from Tyngsborough at the New Hampshire border to Newbury at the ocean's edge. Essex Railroad Rail Trail The Essex Railroad was completed in 1848 connecting Salem, Peabody, Danvers, Middleton and North Andover. Sections of the seven-mile route through North Andover were abandoned between 1926 and 1981. Many parties, including the Town, various utilities, and private landowners currently own the former right of way. Hikers, equestrians and bicyclists currently use much of the route, while other sections are overgrown or have been privately developed. One section of the route is used by the Bay Circuit Trail. Plans for the proposed Essex Railroad Rail Trail involve development of the currently accessible sections and determining alternatives for those sections privately developed. The ultimate goal is to develop a paved path to allow for the most diverse use of the route. Efforts to establish the envisioned Rail Trail were coordinated through the Office of Community Development and Services, but met with early opposition from resident groups in the eastern portions of town. In May 2014, Town Meeting approved CPA funding for design and construction of a community path that follows the path of the former Essex Railroad linking the East Mill to the Weir Hill area and connecting both to the High School. Stevens to Stevens Trail This Trustees of Reservation project completes the development of a pedestrian path connecting The Stevens-Coolidge Place, the North Andover Old Town Common, and Weir Hill. The trail includes a bridge crossing over a small brook and interpretive signs at each site. The project received Town Meeting approval for CPA funding in May 2014 and was completed in 2015. Merrimack River Trail While there have not been any potential trails identified along the Merrimack River in North Andover, there may be sufficient land between the railroad and the river for a riverside trail at some point in the future. However, given the isolated nature of the location, it is likely that significant safety and access issues would need to be addressed. The Merrimack River Trail Reconnaissance Report recommends that if the Osgood Landing project proceeds, the town should consider creating a multi-use path along the railroad track to connect that neighborhood with the downtown. It also recommends further investigation of the delineation of an off-road trail between the railroad and the river. An expansion of the existing trail system is under consideration for the remaining parcel in Table 5.3.3. e The Merrimack River Trail Reconnaissance Planning Report, Merrimack Valley Planning Commission and the Essex National Heritage Commission,2011 61 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 5.4 PRIVATE RECREATION AREAS North Andover has a number of private recreational facilities. These private facilities are listed in Table 5.4.1. With the exception of the North Andover Country Club, these are not included in the Open Space Inventory. TABLE 5.4.1 Private Recreational Facilities Brooks School Merrimack College North Andover Country Club Andover/North Andover YMCA,Andover Willows Racquet and Fitness Club 62 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 6.0 COMMUNITY GOALS Since the 2000 Open Space and Recreation Plan, North Andover has experienced significant population growth, development of open space, and acquisition of open space by the town. Accordingly, this plan draws from the 2000 and 2006 Open Space & Recreation Plans and considers the recent growth related issues as well. The North Andover Master Plan Committee uncovered community opinions and attitudes in 2010. Subsequently, through the public process for updating the Plan, two additional public forums, an online survey and a series of interviews with stakeholders were conducted in 2013. Much of the community's opinion focuses on drinking water quality, preservation of community character, and the value of open space and its recreational uses. 6.1 DESCRIPTION OF PROCESS North Andover's Department of Conservation and Department of Planning, with the assistance of Brown Walker Planners, gathered input for community goals in 2013 with a series of public forums, an online survey and stakeholder interviews. The public forums were held on Wednesday, April 24, 2013 and July 10, 2013 in the 2nd floor meeting room in Town Hall. Additionally, the town's planning consultant (Brown Walker Planners) conducted an online community survey that was open to the public from May 21 to June 21, 2013. The survey was advertised in the Eagle Tribune, the North Andover Citizen, on Cable Access television, was posted on the town website and circulated among various organizations and departments. Two hundred two (202) people participated in the survey. When compared to a similar survey conducted in 2010, there was a consistency in the concern for the preservation of resources and the provision of informal or passive recreation including hiking. Finally, the Planning Department and Conservation Department identified a group of stakeholders to be interviewed by the consultant with respect to their own unique recreation and conservation needs. Stakeholders included members of town departments, schools, the Youth Center, the Fields Committee, FONAT, preservation organizations, the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, recreation providers and others. Summary of Public Forums Following a brief presentation that outlined the planning process and provided context for the questions, forum participants were asked to describe assets and desired improvements with respect to areas used for Low-Impact Recreation or Conservation, Active Recreation, and Recreational Programs. The following text is the notes that resulted from the conversation and is not intended to be a comprehensive inventory of North Andover's Open Space and Recreational resources. Parks and Natural Areas used for Low-Impact Recreation or Conservation Low impact recreational activities are those typically unorganized and noncompetitive, including, but not limited to, trail walking, picnicking, bird watching, and bicycling. Forum participants identified the wealth of conservation areas (Harold Park State Forest, Weir Hill, Bruin Hill, etc.) as tremendous assets to the community. Other areas identified included the Town Common and the 63 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 Patriots Memorial. The contributions of the Friends of North Andover Trails (FONAT) were also recognized. Needed improvements identified at the forums included: Need for more trail signage/awareness It was noted that new trailhead kiosks and recent FONAT contributions are significant contributions. o Trail bridges and crossings need to be upgraded. Safe routes to school meaning safe walking and bicycling routes and facilities for students, parents, faculty and staff need to be considered. More information is available from the National Center for Safe Routes to School's website (http://www.saferoutesinfo.org). Desire to implement Pedestrian/Bike Path as a link to the downtown area. Parks and Recreation Areas used for Active Recreation Active recreational activities include those requiring infrastructure or equipment and are often organized and competitive including, but not limited to, baseball, soccer, and football. Forum participants listed the many parks, playgrounds, and playing fields in North Andover. Also mentioned were mountain biking trails, tot-lots, the rope course and swimming areas. Participants also expressed gratitude for the work of the Fields Committee and other organizations for providing high-quality recreational experiences for the town's youth. With the high level of demand for recreation activities, participants noted the need to provide adequate supply of playing fields. The former Lucent property currently hosts 4 small tee-ball diamonds and 6 small soccer areas, but is under private ownership and is not currently protected. Should this property be developed, the town's supply of playing fields would be constrained. Some felt that an alternative site should be identified in the future, unless the town or other entity is able to permanently protect this valuable space. Additionally, the middle school playing field was identified as an area in need of improvement. Its current arrangement is inefficient, resulting in an untapped opportunity to provide additional recreation space. A redesign of this area could potentially provide additional playing fields and a walking track. Lack of irrigation of this area was also noted as problematic, resulting in a "dust bowl" effect. Other areas identified as in need of improvement included dilapidated playground equipment, parking at playing fields and accessibility for those with mobility challenges. Parks and Recreation Programs and Activities Participants identified a wide range of programs and activities available in North Andover, from festivals and community events to passive and active recreation programs. Where participants saw the greatest need for improvement was in engaging community members in maintaining resources. While several groups provide excellent support in this area, greater participation from the community at large is needed for clean-up days, dog waste removal and trail maintenance. Accordingly, participants felt that awareness of opportunities as well as policies could foster volunteerism and responsible use of open space and recreation areas. Additionally, the creation of an off-leash dog park would provide a needed resource and was seen as a strategy to alleviate some of the dog-related problems in parks currently used for dog walking and play. A full summary of the public forums can be found in the Appendix. 64 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 Summary of Online Community Surveys (2013 &2010) 2013 Online Community Survey Between May 21 and June 21, 2013, 202 people responded to North Andover's Online Community Survey. The survey covered a range of recreation and conservation issues, including opinions on current level of services/opportunities as well as desires for the future. Among the respondents' highest priorities for open space goals were: water resource protection, safe routes to schools, bicycling and pedestrian infrastructure, and limiting development in environmentally sensitive areas. A majority of people were generally pleased with the town's parks, playgrounds and fields as well as youth programs. Dissatisfaction was expressed with respect to bicycling infrastructure and opportunities for off-leash dog exercise. With respect to future open space protection, respondents were asked to indicate their priorities for open space protection. In the table below, a rating average closest to one (1) indicates highest priority. The options are ranked in order of their priority rating average. While all options averaged above a "neutral" rating of three (3), the order of the table below indicates the order of priority for survey respondents. Protecting drinking water resources emerged as the top priority for open space protection, followed by passive recreation and agricultural preservation. Answef Options Rating Averaee Areas that protect the town's drinking water resources 1.40 Areas with potential for informal or passive recreation 1.84 (walking/hiking/riding/skiing trails, etc) Preserve farms and encourage agricultural activity 2.08 Important natural resources and wildlife habitat 2.12 Access to river/ponds/water 2.26 Areas that have potential to provide facilities for active 2.29 recreation(sports fields, courts,etc.) Historic sites 2.34 Land that abuts and/or connects existing open spaces 2.42 Unique scenic areas 2.51 The full summary of the 2013 Online Community Survey can be found in the Appendix. 65 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 2010 Online Community Survey Over the course of four weeks, (January 18 February 12) more than 200 residents answered the survey and most residents were consistent in their support for preserving the rural character of the town, preserving environmental, recreational and historic resources. Residents also overwhelmingly stated their support for additional funding for open space and natural resources protections. A summary is as follows: 84% regarded `preserving the rural character of the town" as either important or very important. 87% also reported that the "protection of wetlands, rivers, ponds and other environmentally sensitive areas"is either important or very important. 85% of residents stated that"the preservation of open space (meadows, farmland, and forested areas)"is either important or very important. 0 73% believe that the "protection of historic buildings and places" is important or very important. At least 46% believe that the protection of the town's surface drinking water supply, Lake Cochichewick is adequate. 0 64% or respondents believe that it is either important or very important to "purchase land to preserve open space". 0 66%believe that the town should consider a bond fund for"the purchase/preservation of special places". North Andover was one of the first towns to implement the CPA act in 2001 and has spent over several million dollars on the purchase of open space parcels over the last 9 years. Residents were also given the opportunity to name those `Special places, scenic views, building or natural resources"that are most important to them. Among the places most often mentioned were Weir Hill, Lake Cochichewick, Old Town Common, Half-Mile Hill and Steven's Estate. Residents were also asked to rank various natural resources in the town that are important for maintaining the town's rural character. These resources were ranked as follows, from the most important to least important: 1. Recreational trails 2. Aquifer protection 3. Forestland 4. Open pastures and farmland 5. Natural woodland views 6. Wetland protection 7. Historic buildings 8. Spacing of land between homes 9. Stone walls 66 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 10. Farm houses Summary of Stakeholder Interviews The Planning and Conservation Departments provided the planning consultant with a list of stakeholders people with in depth working knowledge of North Andover's open spaces to be interviewed for further insight. Many of the challenges and strategies identified by stakeholders mirrored those of the public. Priority needs and challenges among stakeholders include: o Watershed protection remains vitally important o There are too few ADA accessible recreation options Middle school has potential for more capacity, poorly configured Need more public accessibility for public recreations o Need safe walking and biking paths to schools HS football field and track are not conducive to public use because they are artificially surfaced, Soccer and baseball, specifically, need more field space o Parking is a problem at most athletic fields Sharpener's Pond needs maintenance to address drainage issues o Future of the Lucent site(1600 Osgood) should be considered Suggested strategies and solutions offered by stakeholders include: Increase participation and coordination of volunteer groups Address ADA accessibility and parking, including play equipment for children with mobility challenges. o Expand community outreach to improve awareness of assets Initiate a warden program for each major open space parcel o Organize a passive recreation committee among current volunteer groups o Make facilities more user friendly, advertise o Look for small scale resource opportunities for neighborhood level recreations on school properties Consider a future recreational facility on Dale Street McEvoy field needs major rehabilitation, (CPA funds requested and upgrades completed) o Ensure that all PRD open spaces still owned by developers are transferred to town with appropriate restrictions 67 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 After interviewing the group of stakeholders, common themes and priorities emerged. They include: . Assessment of open space parcels and prioritization of stewardship needs Establish a dialogue among interested citizens and town officials to coordinate resources & activities to support stewardship programs o Running, walking and biking connectivity, including safe routes to schools o Make information available on school properties for public use through website or otherwise o Explore alternative site designs for the middle school field o Bring recreation opportunities up to ADA standards 6.2 STATEMENT OF OPEN SPACE AND RECREATION GOALS Interaction with the citizens of North Andover reinforces the historical perception that the town is fortunate to have a great diversity of natural, cultural and recreational resources. Protection of the Lake Cochichewick Watershed, the town's most highly valued natural resource remains critical. There is also a strong desire to prevent future development from damaging natural resources and detracting from the community's "rural, small town feel". Preservation of open space, pastoral landscapes, wetlands, forested uplands, enhance wildlife and river corridors, well managed passive recreation in the community naturally emerge as necessary actions to meet these goals. Conservation of wetlands inside and outside the watershed is essential to preserving a high quality watershed for the drinking water supply at Lake Cochichewick. Additionally, preservation of diverse New England forest, open space and river corridors provide enhanced wildlife habitats to help maintain the effective wetlands needed for watershed protection. The town's rural character is also preserved, as these conservation measures often protect scenic landscapes, such as hilltops, fields and farmland. Protection of these diverse resources has advanced significantly with adoption of the Community Preservation Act in 2001, serving as the primary vehicle in accomplishing a multitude of open space and historic preservation goals. Further progress can only be accomplished through a multi-faceted approach including public awareness, education, planning, management and regulation in a proactive approach to engage the public more consistently and successfully. North Andover is also a community with a high level of participation in recreational programs. Youth athletic programs and hiking are among the most important and popular local activities. Athletic needs must be met with proper maintenance of facilities, adequate playgrounds and field space. Recreational hiking activities can be enhanced with improved trail systems and linkages between open space parcels. Similarly, access to regional facilities such as the Merrimack River is also important to the community's overall recreational offerings. Furthermore, the community wishes to provide the necessary access and equipment to provide equal opportunities for those with mobility challenges. 68 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 7.0 NEEDS ASSESSMENT This section reviews some important features of the previous sections to identify specific resource protection and community needs. Public input helped to identify community priorities. 7.1 SUMMARY OF RESOURCE PROTECTION NEEDS Lake Cochichewick Watershed Protection The protection of the primary public water supply source remains one of the primary goals of this community. Protecting the town's drinking water supply ranked as the highest priority by respondents to the online community survey. Since adoption of the Community Preservation Act in 2001, the town has acquired several important open space parcels within the watershed in pursuit of this goal. The town has also enacted legal protection measures and regulations designed to promote water protection. Areas of special importance include: Comprehensive review of any planned development of open space within the watershed to assess potential impacts to water resources. Town boards review and assessment of development and disturbance in and around tributaries feeding into Lake Cochichewick, including its buffer zones. Continued elimination of septic systems within the watershed district. o An update of the Watershed bylaw to reflect consistency with the town's wetland regulations and with the state's stormwater regulations. Acquisition of watershed parcels elevates the need for effective open space management practices and programs within the watershed. The town relies on volunteer efforts and community and regional support to supplement its own efforts to protect and manage town-owned properties. The town needs to continue to take advantage of state environmental programs along with local and regional programs and initiatives to help preserve Lake Cochichewick water quality. North Andover also needs to maintain a special relationship with a small number of substantial landowners within the Lake Cochichewick Watershed to continue its opportunistic approach to meeting its watershed protection goals. Lasing its example of effective open space management practices, the town can be proactive with the owners of the North Andover Country Club, Brooks School, and the Rolling Ridge Conference Center. The town should continue its ongoing cooperative relationship with these key organizations and work together to maintain conditions for good water quality. Additionally, the town needs to increase awareness of private citizens on the subject of water quality protection, especially the residents within the watershed. Use of lawn fertilizer and proper septic system maintenance are two important practices over which the individual homeowner has control and which have the potential to significantly impact water quality. Finally, the use of Weir Hill by some dog-owners presents a potential threat to the community's water supply. Although it is a leash-free area, additional enforcement of the no swimming rule and waste removal policies is needed. If enforcement is not feasible the town should consider alternative locations for a leash-free area that would have less impact on resources. 69 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 Protection of Wildlife Habitat and Rural Character Protection of the town's open space rural character has been a common theme in past citizen surveys as well as the most recent 2013 Online Community Survey. Many citizens wish to preserve the natural resources in town for high quality open spaces and recreation, as well as to preserve the suburban/rural character of North Andover The town is interested in expanding protected open space parcels by acquiring or protecting abutting undeveloped lands. Along with effective management of currently protected open space, this expanding and linking of existing open space parcels creates valuable wildlife and river corridors. These corridors function to create enhanced ecosystems for vegetation and habitats for wildlife, are more effective buffer zones and produce higher quality wetlands. Several key linkages have been identified to achieve the goal of enhanced open spaces and higher quality wetlands. These open space linkages are: Acquire and protect the natural areas within the Lake Cochichewick Watershed District. Protect the natural areas west of Foster Street, which links Foster Farm and Bruin Hill (93 acres) with the Farnsworth Reservation (50 acres) Town Farm and Town Forest (159 acres). Combined with approximately 50 acres of open space at Smolak Farm, this potential open space parcel could be larger than 400 acres. This linkage has the added feature of Mosquito Brook, thereby providing an enhanced habitat to a broad diversity of wildlife and vegetation. Protect the natural area along Boston Brook, which links the Harold Parker State Forest along Raleigh Tavern Lane (approximately 130 acres) and Campbell Road (approximately 90 acres). This potential 300-acre open space contains a substantial section of Boston Brook, which could also provide a high quality habitat to a broad diversity of life forms. The value of this potential open space is furthered by its adjacency to Farnum Farm, consisting of approximately 550 acres of working farmland. Although under no perpetual covenant, the addition of the Farman Farm area creates a contiguous open space corridor well over 700 acres. o Protecting areas listed as critical habitat areas, identified in the North Andover Bio Map 2 (Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program) known as `core habitats' for rare and endangered species for biodiversity conservation. 70 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 7.2 SUMMARY OF COMMUNITY'S NEEDS North Andover is a residential community with many excellent recreational opportunities that recognizes that protection of its natural resources is essential to the community's long-term health and quality of life. Table 7.2.1 Figure:Population Age Trends,2000-2010 2000 2010 Percent Change Total population 27,202 28,352 4.1% Under 5 years 1,915 1,655 1 i1 7'Y 5 to 9 years 2,042 2,196 7.0% 10 to 14 years 1,973 2,221 11.2% 15 to 19 years 2,063 2,323 11.2% 20 to 24 years 1,505 1,231 22 3'Y 25 to 34 years 2,995 2,637 13 6'Y 35 to 44 years 4,924 4,136 9.1,Y0 45 to 54 years 3,966 4,813 17.6% 55 to 59 years 1,300 1,795 27.6% 60 to 64 years 875 1,577 44.5% 65 to 74 years 1,552 1,738 10.7% 75 to 84 years 1,387 1,182 F 3'Y 85 years and over 705 848 16.9% Assessment of population trends in North Andover shows both an aging population overall and an increase in children between the ages of 5 to 19 years old. Over 37% of North Andover households include one or more children and children make up 26% of the total population. Comparatively 16% of the population is over the age of 62 and 25% of all households includes a senior over the age of 65. Residents between the ages of 25 and 54 account for nearly half(40.9%) of the population with the largest group within that set being those between 45 and 54. Those between the ages of 25 and 44 declined over the past decade. The fastest growing segment of the population is adults aged 55 to 64. One may speculate that during the 2000's, North Andover was a community of aging families without the introduction of many young families. Should this trend continue, the town might see turnover as empty nesters leave their larger homes and young families move in. The make-up of households should also be considered when determining recreational needs of the community. Over a quarter (25.6%) of North Andover households have single occupants and 10% of households have a senior living alone. Recreational resources and programs should reflect the needs of the increasing population of children, seniors and those living alone and the large population of active adults. 71 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 Previous surveys indicate that the highest level of recreational involvement in North Andover is in the youth recreational sports programs, such as soccer, baseball, softball, football, and lacrosse. Members of the youth and recreational sports organizations have combined resources with the town to make great strides over the past several years in upgrading recreational facilities. Evidence of this is: o Rehabilitated Cyr's Recreational soccer and baseball fields, off Sharpner's Pond Road. o Restored Grogan's playground. Reconstructed McEvoy Field. o Rehabilitated Drummond baseball field. o Installed new playground at Aplin playground. Constructed two (2)new soccer fields at Foster Farm and one at Town Farm. A local developer constructed three (3) soccer fields for public use at Carter Fields Subdivision. Constructed a new Youth Center with a basketball court (indoor and outdoor), skate park, game room to name a few. Completed a new high school in 2005 with state of the art athletic fields (baseball, softball, lacrosse, football, field hockey, soccer) and a complete track and field area. These upgraded facilities must continue to be maintained properly to retain their peak condition. To date, informal agreements between the Department of Public Works, and different recreational groups and volunteers have combined resources for adequate maintenance. These agreements and maintenance plans need to be formalized to insure that the upgraded facilities will retain their high quality. In a similar way, the town must continue to work with the recreational groups to promote further improvement of the recreational facilities. This includes school and neighborhood groups for the continued improvement and upgrading of playground facilities in North Andover. The next level of recreational involvement documented is for adult recreation activities, such as jogging, biking, hiking and cross-country skiing. These forms of activities are traditionally supported by trail systems in town. The former North Andover Open Space Committee established natural hiking and biking trails in multiple locations. Although this constituted a good start, further work is needed to meet the hiking and similar needs of the citizens. The town would like to continue efforts to establish a North Andover multi-use path along the Essex Railroad right- of-way running the length of North Andover. This project could link existing trails, and significantly improve hiking, biking and rollerblading options. Another goal is to reestablish a walking trail along Cochichewick Brook, spanning the route of the historic textile industry between Mill Pond and the Downtown. This trail begins along Walker Road and proceeds along the brook, passing by several Mill Ponds and Mill Buildings and containing several cultural and historic vistas along the way. This project was approved for CPA funding by Town Meeting in May of 2014. Along with establishing new trails and enhancing existing trails, FONAT and the Conservation Department are working to improve the publicity of recreational and conservation activities the town offers. The town also recognizes the importance of identifying special areas where evidence of a total ecosystem is thriving and present to further promote conservation awareness. 72 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 Informational kiosks have been installed at nine sites within the past few years, with one more scheduled for installation this year. In 2014, The Friends of North Andover Trails (FONAT) applied for a grant to design and install kiosk signage at the ten sites. The kiosk signs identify the site, trails, and use guidelines and allow for posting of additional information. Trailhead signs are still needed on many of established trails. FONAT has produced maps and a pamphlet showing the many trails, conservation lands and open spaces throughout town. This guide is available for purchase on the FONAT website, the Conservation Department and at other retail locations throughout town. Completed maps are included in the Appendix. Additionally, well-publicized conservation and cleanup activities can improve general awareness of the trail systems and provide education to the general public on allowed recreational uses and best conservation practices. FONAT is also hosting and promoting site walks and clean up days on a regular basis. Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP)' Findings of the Massachusetts Outdoors 2012 draft Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP) were in line with local findings and likewise local and state goals align. The SCORP planning process engaged stakeholders across the state to document available recreational resources, assess needs, and identify the gaps between the two. Input was gathered through public meetings, a web-based survey targeted to residents and recreation providers, another for public officials, and another for land trusts, a phone survey of a sampling of residents and a survey of middle and high school students. Results of the public official survey concluded that the two most popular resources and activities: for families are playgrounds and water facilities for preschoolers are playgrounds and water facilities, o for children are playgrounds and athletic fields, for adolescents are athletic fields and skate parks, for adults (by far) are hiking/walking trails, and o for seniors are senior centers and hiking/walking trails. These survey results indicated that trails are the type of facility that has increased the most in popularity over the past five years, as well as the activity that respondents believe will increase the most in popularity over the next five years. Adolescents aged 13-18 were noted as the age group that has the least of their needs met and the type of facilities most lacking were teen centers and skateboard parks. Across the board, the facility that is most lacking at recreational sites is restrooms. Results of the land trust survey which looked to verify what activities took place on these properties indicated that walking/jogging/hiking, along with dog walking and nature study are the top three activities that take place on land trust lands. Principal physical issues identified by lands trust include invasive species management, other vegetation control and parking, while social issues include illegal trail use, littering, dumping, and conflicts between different user types. Land trusts 'State Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan,2012 Draft, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs 73 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 are looking to make their work relevant to a more diverse audience and to connect their holdings to schools and neighborhoods. The phone survey asked 400 residents what types of activities they currently participate in. The results showed that eighty percent of respondents run,jog, or walk multiple times per week. The next highest rated activities included hiking, road biking, gardening and swimming. Youth rated team sports high as well. The results from the public meetings indicated the need for more trails closer to where people live including town- or city-wide trail networks. Participants see trails and greenways as important for both people and wildlife. Water-based recreation and improved information sources including web sites, recreation based apps, and signage were also noted as in need of improvement. In addition to recreation, the SCORP found that resource protection is a key objective of land protection; in particular water quality and wildlife protection. The four goals of the 2012 Massachusetts SCORP are: Increase the availability of all types of trails for recreation. Increase the availability of water-based recreation. Invest in recreation and conservation areas that are close to home for short visits. o Invest in racially, economically, and age diverse neighborhoods given their projected increase in participation in outdoor recreation. 7.3 MANAGEMENT NEEDS Community Growth and Development The community's growth must be controlled through diligent enforcement of the existing regulations and through the formulation of new regulations as needed. Survey respondents overwhelmingly favored a growth policy, which "regulated growth in existing developed areas". Other responses, and much experience, have shown that there is a general lack of understanding of the growth control process. Citizens should be better informed of the growth control process and its limitations. Each interaction between staff or board members (from the Community Development Division) and the public must be treated as an educational opportunity. The process now in place to control the community's growth and protect natural resources must be constantly evaluated and improved. Efforts must be made to attract motivated residents to become engaged in the planning and decision-making processes and to provide them with the tools and training to perform this vital function. While boards and commissions operate under both Mass General Law and the Town Charter with a certain level of autonomy, they should keep in close contact with the appointing authority to work in harmony toward shared goals. Town officials should work with other agencies and organizations, such as the Department of Conservation and Recreation, Department of Conservation Services, Department of Environmental Protection, Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program, the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife (MassWildlife), The Trustees of Reservations, and the Essex County Greenbelt Association to protect natural resources and provide recreational opportunity for area residents. 74 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 Public Land Management Town departments and committees responsible for the management of public lands recognize that existing and projected land management needs exceed the town's capacity to provide them. It is essential that the town develop a framework for involving a large constituent group in the care of its open space and recreational resources. The North Andover Stewardship Program (outlined in Section Five) offers an opportunity to increase management capacity. The goal of the program is to prepare comprehensive management plans for each individual open space parcel that is under the care and custody of the Conservation Commission. These plans will contain a sustainable regimen of site-specific maintenance and enhancement activities. The Program seeks to create a natural synergy between the residents of North Andover and the town's valued resources to generate active interests and volunteerism. Public interest is the key ingredient to drive maintenance efforts for open space efforts in exchange for increasing the enjoyment potential of North Andover's recreational resources. 75 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 8.0 GOALS AND RECOMMENDATIONS The following goals and recommendations have come from staff, committee and community input throughout the Plan update process. The goals are intended to focus efforts in order to: o Protect the town's natural resources and specifically protect the Lake Cochichewick Watershed District o Preserve the rural, residential atmosphere of North Andover o Expand opportunities for a diversity of recreational experience Improve safety and convenience for pedestrians and cyclists The Plan's recommendations are categorized by the goals they are intended to address. . Implementation Goals Environmental Goals Recreational Goals Historic and Cultural Goals o Educational Goals 8.1 IMPLEMENTATION GOALS o Implement and Update the Open Space and Recreation Plan The town must identify the appropriate framework to guide the implementation of this Plan's recommendations. Elements of the framework include a responsible party supported by implementation policies, and monitoring and reporting processes. 8.2 ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS o Improve Water Resource Protection The foremost concern of North Andover is protecting the town's water supply. The following strategies are offered for consideration. Approximately thirty percent(30%) of the land in the Lake Cochichewick Watershed is protected. This figure needs to be increased in order to protect the future of the water supply. Steps to increase protection of watershed lands include: • Work to identify appropriate stakeholders and work together to update the 1987 Lake Cochichewick Watershed Plan and continue updating on a regular basis. • Share information about watershed protection goals with review and regulatory boards and departments. • Update the Watershed Zoning to reflect recent changes in the town's wetlands bylaw and the state's stormwater management standards. 76 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 • Hold an annual meeting of all citizens interested in watershed and water resource issues at a site along the shores of Lake Cochichewick. This gathering will provide landowners and concerned citizens with an opportunity to share information and ideas about various resource protection issues and best management practices. • Enhance signage and enforcement to raise awareness of the harmful effect pet waste has on the water supply at Weir Hill. Consider restrictions on unleashed pets in the watershed and maintain dog waste stations. • Refine Board of Health regulations as needed to provide for effective oversight of septic system maintenance. All Board of Health regulations must be printed and made available to the public. • Research new zoning bylaws and revisit successful techniques used in the past. For example: Overlay Zoning: Overlay zoning is a regulatory tool that creates a special zoning district, placed over an existing base zone(s), which identifies special provisions in addition to those in the underlying base zone. Regulations or incentives are attached to the overlay district to protect a specific resource or guide development within a special area. The town currently utilizes the Watershed Protection District as an overlay. It may wish to consider others. Planned Residential District: The Planned Residential District (PRD)bylaw should be reviewed and updated. Attempts should be made to better preserve open spaces during the development process. Waivers to Subdivision rules and Regulations: Linder Subdivision Rules and Regulations, roadway widths and related issues should be presented clearly and the basis for waivers to any section should be detailed. o Improve Open Space Management Protected land should be managed to maximize the value of these public resources. Management plans should be completed for each parcel of municipal conservation land. In addition to scheduled maintenance and improvements, the Plans should address access for persons with disabilities and potential partners and funding sources. An ongoing funding mechanism should be developed for the management of municipal conservation land. Funding for general maintenance typically comes from department budgets with grants used for planning, acquisition and capital improvements. Almost all the labor for conservation land management, such as site clean ups and trail improvement projects is provided by volunteers with equipment and supplies generally funded by department budgets. Additional funding is needed to adequately manage conservation lands. Funding can come from private sources such as corporate partners (good will and/or part of a firm's public service policy/commitment) or from payments into an open space 77 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 improvement fund from developers who impact environmental resources and cannot otherwise mitigate on site. This last strategy would need to be written into subdivision regulations. The town should require that each property with a Conservation Restriction has a comprehensive Conservation Restriction Stewardship Plan. CR Stewardship Plans are the responsibility of the agency holding the CR which may or may not be the land owner. Organizations and agencies that hold CRs have assumed the responsibility of ensuring the conservation values of the property are protected and that the terms of the restrictions are enforced in perpetuity. The best way to do this is through a sound stewardship program which includes documentation of the conservation values and man-made features on the property that is being protected by the restriction, regular property monitoring, and development of a strong working relationship with owners of restricted properties. More information on the importance and the steps for creating CR Stewardship Plans can be found in the Massachusetts Conservation Restriction Stewardship Manual, Massachusetts Audubon Society, March 2006. Funding for plan development, site monitoring and enforcement are recognized as an on-going challenge. Expand Conservation Lands Existing conservation land should be protected from encroachment and expanded whenever possible. The most successful ways to conserve natural resources are: • Land acquisition by the town or a special interest conservation group; • Conservation Restrictions, • Agricultural Preservation Restrictions, and • Chapter 61, 61 A, and 61 B. While acquisition is more expensive initially, its benefits are much greater in the long term. The town must continue to involve special interest groups and state agencies. These include the Department of Conservation and Recreation (DCR), who manages the state conservation lands, the Department of Environmental Protection, the Essex County Greenbelt Association, the MA Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, the Trustees of Reservations, the Massachusetts Audubon Society, and The Trust for Public Lands. All of these organizations protect resources through land acquisition or other methods. The technical assistance and financial resources they offer are critically important to the Town of North Andover. The town has benefited from many collaborations including protecting Windrush Farm and Rolling Ridge within the past five years. Two private parcels were referred to Division of Conservation Services (DCS)in the past five years as well. The town must also look to sustain a strong partnership with the Community Preservation Committee with on-going communication throughout the year. North Andover was one of the first communities in the state to enact the Community Preservation Act (CPA) with the maximum funding level at 3% 78 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 property surcharge. State legislation provides communities with the option to create a local community preservation fund that is administered by an appointed Community Preservation Committee (CPC). The Act requires the CPC to create a Community Preservation Plan to guide funding decisions. A minimum of 10% of the fund's revenues must support each of the following uses: • Acquisition and preservation of open space; • Creation and support of recreational activities; • Acquisition and preservation of historic buildings and landscapes; • Creation and support of affordable housing opportunities. The remaining 70% can be allocated for any combination of these uses, in response to the most pressing needs of the community. If needed, up to 5% of the funds may be used for developing the Community Preservation Plan and a maximum of 10% (20%for communities where management needs exceed acquisition needs, as described in the Plan) may be used for management or restoration of open space, historic sites, or community housing. Town departments should keep the CPC apprised of projects they are asked to fund, from idea inception to completion and beyond. The town must also do all it can to help leverage CPA funds to maximize their effectiveness. The town's inventory of conservation and recreation lands can be expanded through PRD projects when a condition of the project is to grant the town ownership of or a protective covenant (such as a CR) on a portion of the project site. Many properties have been protected through this course of action (see Table 5.1.7), however a number of PRD projects have failed to complete the necessary tasks to transfer property or negotiated property rights. While the town holds performance bonds on these incomplete projects, the goal is to assure protection of the lands. The town should develop a process for identifying and pursuing completion of these projects to secure its rights to the lands. The purpose of the Chapter 61 programs, as described in Chapter 61 Programs, Understanding the Massachusetts Ch. 61 Current Use Tax Programs, by the UMass Extension and DCR is to help keep land undeveloped; therefore, when a landowner chooses to convert enrolled land to another use, the municipality's first refusal option (sometimes referred to as the right of first refusal) is triggered. If any land under Ch. 61, 61 A, or 61B is intended to be converted to a non-chapter use (either sold or retained in the same ownership) while enrolled or within one fiscal year of being removed from the program, then the municipality has the option to match a bona fide offer to purchase the property at the price contained in the offer. If the owner is not selling the property but is converting its use to a non- chapter use, the municipality has an option to purchase the property at full market value as determined by an independent appraiser. 79 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 The option must be exercised by the municipality within 120 days of(1) receiving a notice from the owner that complies with the law (in the case of a sale) or (2) the agreement of the consideration (the market value) in the case of a conversion by the owner. After exercising the first refusal option, the land must then be acquired by the municipality within 90 days, unless an extension is agreed upon by the landowner. The municipality may exercise its first refusal option to buy the land or it may transfer the first refusal option to an eligible conservation organization (e.g., state conservation agency, land trust) who then must also acquire the land within 90 days. The Chapter 61 Program is a valuable tool that the town must continue to use for expanding conservation and recreation lands. The town should establish a set of clear policies & procedures for communicating annually with owners of Chapter lands and for responding to Chapter 61 notices. o Protect and Enhance Habitats for Biodiversity The town should further efforts to protect habitats for the diversity of plant and animal species and assure the protection of unique and irreplaceable ecosystems. The Natural Heritage Endangered Species Program (NHESP) identifies `Core Habitats" and `Critical Natural Landscapes' as part of its Bio Map 2 efforts for rare and endangered species and their habitats. The program's findings (see appendix for 2012 BioMap 2 Report) should be considered by departments reviewing proposed developments in and near core habitat and contributing natural landscape areas. There are a number of strategies for protecting and enhancing habitats for biodiversity. Habitats can be enhanced by linking smaller `islands' of protected lands together through corridors. The corridors must be sensitive and practical to meet the needs of the species that will use them. Ideally, corridors should connect tracts of any size to defray the effects of fragmentation. NHESP also puts out data identifying potential vernal pools. This information can be analyzed to assist with researching and certifying vernal pools. Identifying vernal pools in the future may be a task well suited for a volunteer group, under the guidance of the Conservation Commission. $Core Habitats as described by the NHESP are specific areas necessary to promote the long-term persistence of rare species,other Species of Conservation Concern,as well as a wide diversity of natural communities and intact ecosystems. 9 Critical Natural Landscapes as described by the NHESP are large natural Landscape Blocks that are minimally impacted by development. If protected,these areas will provide habitat for wide-ranging native species,support intact ecological processes, maintain connectivity among habitats,and enhance ecological resilience to natural and anthropogenic disturbances. 80 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 Protection strategies also offer potential to increase with recreational opportunities. One such way is through vegetation management. Managing woodlands to allow or create diversity of tree age, species and vertical strata will improve habitat and likewise improve opportunities for bird and wildlife viewing. Likewise planting natural vegetation including fruit and grain bearing trees, shrubs and grasses, providing open and cascading water, and installing bird, bat, and wood duck boxes in appropriate places throughout town to attract and promote wildlife diversity. 8.3 RECREATIONAL GOALS Link Open Spaces and Trails Linkages should be developed between protected open spaces and recreation areas. • Perform trail linkage analysis between open space properties, isolated comminutes and any future PRD. • Create trail connections o from the Foxwood Open Space parcel to Harold Parker State Forest o to Windrush Farms; o from the Shawsheen River Trail to Den Rock Park in Andover (Working with FONAT, Essex County Greenbelt and the Town of Andover) • Acquire land contiguous to existing open space parcels, such as those mentioned in Section 7.1. o The natural areas west of Foster Street which links Foster Farm and Bruin Hill (93 acres) with the Farnsworth Reservation (50 acres) Town Farm and Town Forest(159 acres). o Protect the natural area along Boston Brook which links the Harold Parker State Forest along Raleigh Tavern Lane (approximately 130 acres) and Campbell Road (approximately 90 acres). Pursue major trail projects such as the Bay Circuit, Merrimack River Trail and the Shawsheen River Trail. Repair and/or install bridge crossings along trails where needed. o Improve the Bicycle and Pedestrian Network • Develop a plan to provide safe walking and biking routes between neighborhoods and schools; • Continue development of the multi-use path along portions of the railroad and power-line right-of way; 81 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 • Work with the DPW to assess and develop bikeways along roadways when the roads are re-paved; • Work with DPW and the community to create a sidewalk plan, and implement improvements annually • Adopt a "Complete Streets Policy" to assure that pedestrian and bicycle needs are considered along with automobiles and transit needs; • Continue Safe Routes to School Program (http://www.saferoutesinfo.org). Provide Universal Access to Recreational Opportunities • Increase opportunities for children with mobility challenges to participate in recreational activities; • Improve ADA access, including parking, to open space parcels and recreation areas. Maintain and Improve Existing Recreational Facilities and Programs The Department of Public Works and Youth and Recreational Services should continue to pursue the systematic repair of existing playgrounds and recreational facilities. In 2015 the town completed a Town-Wide Playground Assessment Report for addressing needed maintenance and improvements to North Andover's deteriorating playgrounds. Subsequently, a Playground Master Plan was developed to prioritize the playgrounds to be addressed as well as potential funding sources for rehabilitation and maintenance. The town may also consider the establishment of a volunteer network anchored by local neighborhood groups to monitor existing facilities and make minor repairs. These groups could seek donations of funds and supplies. The success of the Drummond Playground Committee has shown that there is support for such efforts. The town should continue to promote recreational opportunities for all ages and interests. Create New Recreational Opportunities. • Any new playgrounds or other facilities must provide some access for persons with disabilities. Sites that are accessible should be promoted to increase community awareness. • New biking / walking trails should be developed, perhaps utilizing existing/proposed roadways. These multi-purpose trails could be used to increase recreational opportunity, improve recreational mobility and link together open spaces and recreation areas. • Consider a planning effort to assess feasibility of Stevens Pond as a year round a recreational area. o DPW must be consulted to evaluate the safety of skating on the pond. o Youth and Recreational Services should continue its efforts to make the Stevens Pond swimming program self-sustaining. 82 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 o Publicizing sledding opportunities at Half Mile Hill and Carter Hill (close to Stevens Pond) to increase use. • Investigate access to the Merrimack River via the Shawsheen River trail and the boat ramp to make the Merrimack River accessible; • Work with Merrimack Valley Planning Commission to identify opportunities to provide linkages to trails in abutting communities; • Raise awareness of Cochichewick Brook and the Shawsheen River through increased donation of land, development of trails, and cleanups of those areas in need; • Perform capacity analysis of Atkinson Middle School fields with site design alternatives; • Investigate possible protection or alternative site to fields at Lucent property (1600 Osgood)in the event that it is no longer available to the public; • Determine an appropriate site for an off-leash dog park. • Assess demand for and explore possible location for community gardens. 8.4 HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL GOALS o Protect Scenic Landscapes and Farmland A continued effort must be made to further protect and provide access to the town's scenic landscapes. Scenic hilltops protected today include Osgood Hill, Weir Hill, Town Farm Hill, Bruin Hill, Woodchuck Hill (portions), and Barker Hill (portions). The inventory of"Land of Conservation Interest"identifies the primary land in need of conservation in this community. The protection of these lands, and those designated by the DEM Scenic Landscape Inventory, should be high priorities. For example: • Efforts should be made to increase the amount of land in Chapter 61, 61 A and 61 B tax classifications. Begin by developing relationships with the landowners who have qualifying land. • The community should make a concerted effort to pursue Agricultural Preservation Restrictions on important agricultural lands. • Planned Residential Developments should be encouraged when development of scenic landscapes is proposed. • Consider adopting a Scenic Road Bylaw Scenic Road Bylaws are an effective method of maintaining the rural character of scenic roads. A Scenic Road designation would provide limited protection form actions resulting from the repair, maintenance, reconstruction or paving of the road that would involve the cutting of trees or the destruction of stonewalls within 83 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 the public right-of-way. On a scenic road, such actions that are usually proposed by the DPW, would be subject to a public hearing and Planning Board approval as well as Board of Selectmen approval before they could proceed. Only significant scenic roads should be designated. Preserve Historic Landscapes and Other Historic Resources The town's rural character can be enhanced and protected for future generations by a comprehensive and proactive program of land protection through a variety of methods, including: • Deed restrictions; • Purchasing of development rights; • Outright acquisition; • Regulation of new development; • Donations of land; and Collaborations with local and regional partners will assure greater success. 8.5 EDUCATIONAL GOALS Support On-Going Education and Networking Opportunities for Staff, Boards, Committees, Commissions and Volunteers Town staff, along with all board, commission and committee members must continue to educate themselves as to the issues and regulations they are charged with administering. Staff should receive on-going training, and board, commission and committee members should be encouraged to attend training/workshops and networking events. The town should continue hosting Citizen Planner Training Collaborative(CPTC) courses for staff, board, commission and committee members. During the interview and appointment process, applicants should develop goals and objectives with the input of the appointing authority and the board, commission or committee to which they are applying. The members should meet with their appointing authority on an annual basis to review the level of attainment of these goals and objectives. More board and committee members should be involved in the implementation of permits beyond the review of proposed projects. This field experience is very important to improving the level of compliance with local permits. Each board and committee should develop a policy to attend other boards' and committees' meetings on a regular basis to improve understanding and increase opportunities for collaboration. The appointing authority should attend a sample of all board and committee meetings. The town can support on-going training for volunteers by posting and announcing training opportunities and offering in-house training by staff, board or committee members. Recognizing educational attainments and proficiencies on a regular basis will reinforce the town's commitment to this goal. Facilitate Environmental Education Opportunities and Public Outreach 84 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 Interactive education lesson plans in North Andover schools about local environmental issues, such as watershed management, would help introduce the younger population to the town's natural resources and build understanding about their importance. Field trips with guided walks would offer hands-on environmental laboratories illustrating aspects of resource management, fisheries and wildlife, and conservation issues. On-going efforts to promote recycling and composting will help connect residents understand how personal disposal choices affect our natural resources. 85 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 9.0 SEVEN YEAR ACTION PLAN The matrix of recommended strategies and actions on the following pages outlines a work plan for the next seven years. The matrix is organized by goal and identifies objectives and strategies, responsible parties and partners, priority level and potential funding sources. Highest priority actions are denoted by the letter A and should be undertaken as soon as is reasonably possible within the next two years. Moderate priority actions are denoted by the letter B and should be undertaken within three to five years or sooner if the opportunity arises. Lower priority projects are important, but less critical to complete or more unlikely to be accomplished in the short term. The work plan should be updated annually to reflect actions completed, opportunities and challenges that arise, and changes in resource and community needs. The work plan uses the following acronyms for departments or others responsible for implementing recommendations. 87 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 Department/Board/Commission/Committee Acronym Board of Selectmen BOS Community Development Office CDO Conservation Commission CC Conservation Department CD Planning Department PD Building Department BD Health Department HD Zoning Board of Appeals ZBA Department of Public Works DPW Town Operations TO Water&Sewer Department WSD Youth&Recreational Services YRS Sustainability Committee SC Community Preservation Committee CPC Planning Board PB Board of Health BOH School Department SD Historic Commission HC Commission on Disability Issues CODI Merrimack Valley Planning Commission MVPC Civic and Historic Organizations CHO North Andover Improvement Society NAIS Old Center Historic District Commission OCHDC Neighborhood Conservation District Commission NCDC Resource Protection Organizations RPO Trustees of Reservations TTOR Essex County Greenbelt Association ECGA Other Private Land Trusts PLT Lake Cochichewick Watershed Council LCWC Merrimack Valley Bird Club NVBC Mass Audubon MA Recreation/Sports/Trail Organizations RSTO Friends of North Andover Trails FONAT Eagle Scouts ES North Andover Soccer Association NASA North Andover Youth Lacrosse NALAX North Andover Booster Club NABC Bay Circuit Alliance BCA 88 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 9.1 POTENTIAL FUNDING/WORK SOURCES Following is a list of potential sources for funding and/or work. Source • • Conservation Department Budget Budget Primarily staff time and budgeted purchases Community Volunteers Volunteer Members of community organizations such as FONAT and other interested community members Collaborations and Grants Coll/Grant Work with private non-profits, including land trusts to meet Open Space Goals and/or apply for grant funding where available College Intern/Senior Volunteer Intern Senior volunteers working in the Town of North Andover's tax abatement program and college interns often hired to do projects within the Community Development/Conservation Department Community Preservation Act CPA Supports acquisition, creation and improvement Funds of resources within the areas of open space, recreation, housing, and historic preservation. Funds must be used for properties purchased with CPA grants. Agricultural Environmental AEEP Supports agricultural operations that are looking Enhancement Program to install conservation practices that prevent direct impacts on water quality, ensure efficient use of water, as well as address impacts on air quality. Farmers selected to participate in the program are reimbursed up to $25,000 for the cost of materials and labor necessary for the installation of the approved practice. Chapter 90 Local Aid C-90 Supplies funding for maintaining, repairing, improving and constructing town and county ways and bridges which qualify under the State Aid Highway Guidelines adopted by the Public Works Commission. Conservation Partnership Program CPP The Conservation Partnership Grants provide funding to assist non-public, not-for-profit corporations in acquiring interests in lands suitable for conservation or recreation purposes Drinking Water Supply Protection DWS Provides funds to assist public water systems and Grant Program municipal water departments in protecting and conserving the quality and quantity of public drinking water supply sources in the Commonwealth. It is a reimbursement program. Environment Education Grant EE This grant program provides financial support for projects that design, demonstrate, and/or disseminate environmental education practices, methods, or techniques, and that will serve as models that can be replicated in various settings. 89 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 Forest Stewardship Planning Grant FSPG This program seeks to encourage landowners to practice long-term guardianship through the development of a management plan for their woodlands. The program is designed to improve wildlife habitat and forest aesthetics, to protect soil and water resources, and to increase the potential for high- quality wood products. Grants are awarded to landowners and municipalities for the preparation of 10-year Forest Stewardship management plans. Local Acquisitions for Natural Diversity LAND Assists municipal conservation commissions in grants acquiring land for natural resource and passive outdoor recreation purposes. Lands acquired may include wildlife, habitat, trails, unique natural, historic or cultural resources, water resources, forest, and farm land. Compatible passive outdoor recreational uses such as hiking, fishing, hunting, cross-country skiing, bird observation and the like are encouraged. Access by the general public is required. Landowner Incentive Program grants LIP Provides private landowners interested in developing and maintaining wildlife habitat on their property with financial and technical assistance. Administered by Department of Fisheries and Wildlife. Landscape Partnership Program LPP Seeks to preserve large, unfragmented, high-value conservation landscapes including working forests and farms, expand state-municipal-private partnerships, increase leveraging of state dollars, enhance stewardship of conservation land, and provide public recreation opportunities. The program offers competitive grants to municipalities, non-profit organizations, and EEA agencies acting cooperatively to permanently protect a minimum of 500 acres of land. Land and Water Conservation Fund LWF Provides up to 50% of the total project cost for the acquisition, development and renovation of park, recreation or conservation areas. DCS administers the state side Land & Water Conservation Fund program in Massachusetts. Access by the general public is required. Massachusetts Environmental Trust MET Provides funding to support programs, research, and General Grants other activities that improve water quality or quantity, conserve aquatic habitat and species, reduce runoff pollution, mitigate the effects of climate change on water resources, promote human health as it relates to water resources, and/or other efforts consistent with the Trust's mission. Massachusetts Preservation Projects MPPF State-funded 50% reimbursable matching grant Fund program to support the preservation of properties, landscapes, and sites (cultural resources) listed in the State Register of Historic Places. Applicants must be a municipality or nonprofit organization. Administered 90 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 by Mass Historical Commission. New England Grass Roots NEGREF Geared to groups launching new projects and or Environmental Fund SEED and evolving the scale of an existing project. Grants are GROW Grants intended to support community groups who represent the most exciting energy in the environmental movement and are not being assisted by traditional funders. Parkland Acquisitions and Renovations PARC A program to assist cities and towns in acquiring and for Communities grants developing land for park and outdoor recreation purposes. Administered by DCR. Rivers and Harbors Grant Program RH A statewide program of matching grants from DCR's Office of Waterways to towns and municipalities for design and construction to address problems on coastal and inland waterways,lakes and great ponds. Recreational Trails Grants RTG The Recreational Trails Program provides funding support for a variety of trail protection, construction and stewardship projects throughout Massachusetts. Administered by DCR. Transportation Enhancement Program TEP Funds community-based projects that expand travel choices and enhance the transportation experience by improving the cultural, historic, aesthetic, and environmental aspects of our transportation infrastructure. Projects can include creation of bicycle and pedestrian facilities, streetscape improvements, refurbishment of historic transportation facilities, and other investments that enhance communities, access, and the environment. MassDOT manages the TE program in Massachusetts through a partnership between the Office of Transportation Planning (OTP) and the Highway Division. Urban and Community Forestry UCF DCR 50-50 matching grants offered to municipalities Challenge Grants and non-profit groups for the purpose of building local capacity for excellent urban and community forestry at the local and regional level. U.S. Small Grants Program USSGP A competitive, matching grants program that supports public-private partnerships carrying out projects that further the goals of the North American Wetlands Conservation Act (Act). These projects must involve long-term protection, restoration, and/or enhancement of wetlands and associated uplands habitats for the benefit of all wetlands-associated migratory birds. 91 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R E C R E A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 9.2 IMPLEMENTATION GOALS I-1: Implement and Update Open Space and Recreation Plan ID Objective/Strategy Responsible Priority Potential Parties Funding Source I-1.1 Identify the appropriate framework for overseeing implementation of Open Space and BOS, CD, RYS A Recreation Plan recommendations. 00 Establish the Open Space and Recreation Plan as a working document for guiding actions and tracking progress. 00 Meet at least quarterly to review status of recommendations, follow up with responsible parties as needed 00 Provide an annual status report in annual Town Report. 00 Undertake a bi-annual evaluation of land conservation and recreation goals and objectives and adjust as needed. 00 Oversee comprehensive Open Space and Recreation Plan updates as needed. 92 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R E C R E A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 9.3 ENVIRONMENTAL GOALS ID Objective/Strategy Responsible Priority Potential Parties Funding Source E-1: Improve Water Resource Protection E-1.1 Regularly share information regarding watershed protection goals and initiatives with review CDO,DPW A and regulatory departments and boards including ZBA, HD, DPW, PB, and others to assure consistency in review and permitting. E-1.2 Complete review of Watershed Protection zoning started in 2013 and work to adopt suggested PD, WSD A Budget revisions. E-1.3 Continue to assess opportunities to raise awareness of the harmful effect pet activity has on the CD, DPW A Budget, water supply at Weir Hill and abutting properties. Coll/Grant a 00 Consider restrictions on unleashed pets in the watershed. b 00 Install more dog waste stations. c 00 Identify additional or alternatives sites for off leash activity. E-1.4 Work with local and regional stakeholders to Update Watershed Plan every 10 years at a CD, DPW B DWS, MET, minimum. Coll/Grant E-15 Hold annual Watershed District meeting or workshop for citizens and stakeholders to share DPW, RCO B Budget, concerns and ideas. Coll/Grant E-2: Improve Open Space Management E-2. 1 Identify and secure additional funding resources for the management/maintenance of NACC CD, RYS A and RD parcels. E-2.2 Create and/or update management plans for each significant NACC open space parcel. CD, RPO A FSPG, EPP, UCF E-2.3 Implement ADA improvements at NACC properties as outlined in ADA Self Assessment CD, CODI A CPA 93 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R E C R E A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 E-2.4 Secure professional assistance to produce a Conservation Restriction Stewardship Program CD B Budget, Intern (CRSP) for all properties for which the Town of North Andover holds a Conservation Restriction. CRSP to include:l)baseline documentation of resource values being protected, 2) regular property monitoring, documentation, and action or enforcement if needed, 3)strong working relationship with owners of restricted properties Request CRSPs from other entities that hold CR's on town-owned properties. E-2.5 Work with community members to establish a volunteer network that will assist in the CD, RPO, C Budget, NEGREF stewardship of major NACC parcels. CHO, RSTO a 00 Identify work suitable for completion by volunteers and match volunteers to tasks b 00 Provide training,materials and oversight for volunteers c 00 Recognize volunteers with annual event E-3: Expand Conservation Lands E-3.1 Keep an up-to-date inventory and map of key unprotected parcels, including Chapter 61 CD, CPC, RPO A Budget parcels,and develop a plan for protection for each. E-3.2 Establish a set of clear policies & procedures for communicating annually with CD,CPC, RPO A owners of Chapter lands and for responding to Chapter 61 notices. E-3.3 Review and revise Planned Residential Development Bylaw to include contiguous and Percent PD A upland requirements E.3.4 Work with, preservation organizations, regional and state agencies and other special interest CD, RPO B CPA, CPP, DWS, groups to acquire and protect more open space. LAND, LPP, LWF 00 Coordinate with partner organizations to hold annual meetings to share inventory and status of acquisition and protection efforts,identify opportunities for new collaborations,and discuss potential strategies. E-3.5 Obtain funding for open space acquisition through various financing tools (CPA, Impact Fees, CD, CPC B Bond General Obligations,Mitigation, Collaborations with RPO). E-3.6 Engage community in conservation efforts to encourage collaboration and fundraising. CD, RPO, B a 00 Communicate opportunities regularly through quarterly newsletters and town web FONAT site 94 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R E C R E A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 b 00 Host and coordinate with others to support events to spotlight various needs(e.g. bird-watching in grassland habitats, swamp or wetland walks with soil scientists, botanists, or biologists. E-3.7 Continue to lease agricultural fields on open space parcels to local farmers. CD C E-4:Protect and Enhance Habitats for Biodiversity E-4.1 Retain professional assistance to prepare comprehensive management plans for critical beaver CD, HD, DPW A DWS sites. E-4.2 Work with the Merrimack Valley Bird Club and MassAudubon to identify opportunities and CD, MVBC, B CPA, CPP, LAND, implement strategies to manage lands to protect or improve grasslands and other habitats for RPO LWF, Coll/Grant birds. E-4.3 Encourage homeowners to plant native trees,shrubs,grasses and flowers and that provide food CD B LIP, NEGREF and shelter for wildlife. a 00 Host classes/workshops on plant selection,installation and care and the wildlife species the plants serve. b Use public properties as demonstration projects. c 00 Work with local garden centers to stock and highlight plants. E-4.4 Create programs to increase awareness and appreciation of vernal pools. CD, FONAT C E-4.5 Create programs to increase awareness and appreciation of critical habitats for rare and CD C endangered animal and plant species. E-4.6 Install bird,bat and wood duck boxes in appropriate conservation areas. CD, SD, RPO, C Coll/Grant, a 00 Work with schools and local youth service organizations to evaluate sites,make, ES Volunteer install,and monitor boxes b 00 Host classes/workshops for land-owners 95 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R E C R E A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 9.4 RECREATIONAL GOALS ID Objective/Strategy Responsible Priority Potential Parties Funding Source R-1: Link Open Space Parcels and Trails R-1.1 Update MVPC open space map and create trail maps and guides via input from land use CD, FONAT A boards and departments, and other committees by identifying existing open space and trail network using GPS devices. R-1.2 Acquire land contiguous to existing open space parcels including: CD, RPO A CPA,CPP, LAND, a 00 The natural areas west of Foster Street which links Foster Farm and Bruin Hill with LWF, PARC the Farnsworth Reservation,Town Farm and Town Forest. b 00 Protect the natural area along Boston Brook which links to the Harold Parker State Forest along Raleigh Tavern Lane and Campbell Road. R-1.2 Work with communities such as Lawrence, Methuen and Andover to purse major trail CD, PD, MVPC, A RTG,TEP, projects such as the Bay Circuit,Merrimack River and the Shawsheen River Trail. RSTO Coll/Grant R-1.3 Identify,prioritize and develop trail section linkages. CD, PD B RTG, TEP, a 00 Perform a trail linkage analysis to determine potential linking opportunities between Coll/Grant open space properties,isolated communities and any future PRD. b 00 Research all abandoned roads and paper streets for potential linkage with open space parcels and neighborhood paths. R-1.4 Repair and/or install bridge crossings along trails where needed. CD, RSTO B RTG, TEP, Coll/Grant R-2: Improve Bicycle and Pedestrian Network R-2.1 Develop a Pedestrian and Cycling Master Plan to provide safe walking and biking routes DPW, PD A Budget throughout town. Include an assessment of feasibility for pedestrian/bike path along portions of the railroad and power line right-of-way. R-2.2 Support BOS adoption of a Complete Streets Policy, Design Standards and Capital PD, BOS, DPW A TEP, Ch 90 Improvement Program R-3 Provide Universal Access to Recreational Opportunities R-3.1 Increase opportunities for children with mobility challenges to participate in recreational YRS, CODI A CPA,PARC activities. 96 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R E C R E A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 R.3.2 Implement ADA improvements at recreation properties as outlined in ADA Self Assessment. YRS, CD, CODI A CPA,PARC Include installing handicap parking spot and signage at appropriate recreational properties R-4: Maintain and Improve Existing Recreational Facilities and Programs R-4.1 Implement the Playground Master Plan to guide general maintenance and the systematic YRS, DPW A Budget, repair and replacement of existing playgrounds and facilities. Coll/Grant R-4.2 Promote recreational opportunities in town newsletter,website and local media. CD, YRS, RSTO A R-4.3 Work with community members to establish a volunteer network that will assist in the YRS C Volunteer, stewardship of recreational facilities. NEGREG a 00 Identify work suitable for completion by volunteers and match volunteers to tasks b 00 Provide training,materials and oversight for volunteers c 00 Recognize volunteers with annual event R-5: Create New Recreational Opportunities R-5.1 Perform capacity analvsis of Atkinson Middle School fields with site design alternatives YRS A Budget, CPA R-5.2 Continue improving access to the Shawsheen River via the Shawsheen River Trail. CD, FONAT, B RTG RPO R-5.3 Raise awareness of Cochichewick Brook and the Shawsheen River. CD, PD, RPO, B RTG 00 Seek to increase land donations for resource protection. FONAT 00 Expand riverside trails. 00 Host and support river and trail cleanups. R-5.4 Investigate potential to protect fields at Lucent property (1600 Osgood)in the event that it CDO,YRS C CPA is no longer available to the public and/or identify possible alternative sites. R-5.5 Identify and test potential sites for off-leash dog parks. CD, DPW C R-5.6 Explore additional locations for community gardens as need is expressed. SC C CPA, 97 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R E C R E A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 9.5 HISTORICAL AND CULTURAL GOALS TD Objective/Strategy Responsible Priority, Potential Parties Funding Sources H-1:Protect Scenic Landscapes and Farmland H-1.1 Continue to encourage the use of Planned Residential Developments to reduce impact on PD A scenic landscapes and farmland H-1.2 Work to increase the amount of land in Chapter 61, 61 A and 61 B tax classifications CD, RPO B 00 Identify and monitor all potential Chapter 61 lands. 00 Send information to landowners and if interest warrants,hold meetings with individuals and or groups to answer questions and provide more information, 00 Provide information on town web page. H-1.3 The community should make a concerted effort to pursue Agricultural Preservation CD, RPO B CPA,CPP, Restrictions on important landscapes. LAND,MPPF, 00 Identify lands of interest for APR,potential partners and funding sources Contact landowner,provide information and request consideration,and follow up 00 Provide information on town web page H-1.4 Adopt a Scenic Road Bylaw and designate scenic roads to help maintain rural character. PD B H-2:Preserve Historic Landscapes and Other Historic Resources H-2.1 Continue to preserve and enhance the Stevens Estate, including Osgood Hill and other CD, CPC, DPW A CPA, MPPF town owned,properties. H-2.3 Develop a program to research and enforce existing deed restrictions. PD C H-2.2 Investigate a process for purchasing property rights. CDO C H-2.3 Seek private donations of land for historic preservation. CDO C 98 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R E C R E A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 9.6 EDUCATIONAL GOALS TD Objective/Strategy Responsible Priority Potential Parties Funding Sources ED 1: Support On-Going Education and Networking Opportunities for Departments,Boards,Commissions,Committees and Volunteers ED-1.1 Encourage and support attendance at classes, workshops and conferences to ensure CD, RSTO A stakeholders keep abreast of current best for resource protection and land and facilities management a 00 Offer municipal trainings through Citizen Planner Training Collaborative and other technical support and educational programs. b 00 Maintain a list of educational and networking opportunities on the town's web site c 00 Distribute and announce educational and networking opportunities to staff,board and committee members,and volunteers d 00 Recognize attendance through various forms of outreach. ED-2: Facilitate Environmental Education Opportunities and Public Outreach ED-2.1 Continue to create interactive education lesson plans in the North Andover schools. SD A EE ED-2.2 Continue providing up-to-date information on the town's website regarding rules and CD A regulations,plans and upcoming events. ED-2.3 Continue to promote the compost program at Cyr Recycling Center for residents. DPW A ED-2-4 Explore the feasibility of developing a food waste composting program. SC B ED-2.5 Hold field trips and guided walking tours through open space areas. RPO B ED-2.6 Conduct special events at existing open space sites to increase awareness of the benefits of CD C acquiring and maintaining open spaces. 99 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 10.0 PUBLIC COMMENTS Review of the final draft of this Plan was solicited from town departments, boards and committees, the Merrimac Valley Planning Commission, and other stakeholders who assisting in the planning effort. A link to the Plan along with a request for final review was distributed directly to the following on July 24, 2014. Glen Aspeslagh Friends of North Andover Trails(FONAT) Christine Berry DCR Stephen Foster Facilities Director Rick Gorman Youth&Recreation Services Jennifer Hughes Conservation Dave Johns Fields Committee Vanessa Johnson Essex County Greenbelt Association Stan Limpert School Committee Jim Lyons Commission on Disability Alan Macintosh Merrimack Valley Planning Commission Lora McSherry Planning Board Lou Napoli Conservation Commission Doug Saal Conservation Commission John Simons Planning Board&CPC Kathleen Szyska Historical Commission Judy Tymon Planning Brad Wakeman Community Preservation Committee Derek Wessel Fields Committee Tim Willett DPW Gene Willis DPW Comments received from reviewers resulted in edits to the Plan including clarifications of information and new or expanded strategies. Letters of support from the following can be found in the Appendix: Planning Board Conservation Commission School Committee Essex County Greenbelt Association Friends of North Andover Trails Merrimack Valley Planning Commission Substantial research to update assessor's data and the Open Space Inventory Map has resulted in a greater understanding and a full and accurate accounting of the Town's resources. 101 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 11.0 REFERENCES Chapter 61 Program, Understanding the Massachusetts Ch.61 Current Use Tax Programs, UMass Extension, Department of Conservation and Recreation, www.masswoods.net/landowner- rorograms/chapter-6l-current-use-tax-prog=a i Commonwealth of Massachusetts Department of Conservation and Recreation; www®massgov/„ eea/agencies/dcr/ Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Employment Training; wwmass gov/lwd/ Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, Natural Heritage and Endangered Species Program; ����®mass.gov/ encIl„ es/dfg/df �/ Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Environmental Protection; www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/massdep/ Commonwealth of Massachusetts, Department of Agricultural Resources; � mass gov/eea/agencies/aur/ Commonwealth of Massachusetts, The Open Space Planner's Workbook, Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs, Division of Conservation Services, 2008; wwwwww®massgov/eea/doc Commonwealth of Massachusetts Statewide Comprehensive Outdoor Recreation Plan (SCORP), Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, 2012 Draft; www mass Dov/eea/docs/eea/dcs/f113- gr/draft-score-2012.pdf The Economic and Fiscal Contribution of Farm and Open Land in Dartmouth, Massachusetts, American Farmland Trust, 2009 Essex County Greenbelt Association;www ecga.c�rg/ Friends of North Andover Trails (FONAT), www.fonat.org/home Massachusetts Tree Wardens' and Foresters' Association (MTWFA); www.masswardens.org Merrimack River Trail, Reconnaissance Plannin,(g Report, 1.ssex National l lc y it i(ge C;onimission, Merrimack Vallev Planning, Commission, 2011, www.essexheritage.or /merrIlmackrIlvertraIll Meiiinnail Va lev Pbiicl C"hxh; https://sIltes.,goggle.com/sIlte/merrIlmackvalleybirdclub/home Merrimack Valley Planning Comniission; www.mvpc.or�u/ North Andover Reconnaissance Report., 1 ssex: C"ounty Landscape Inventory, Massachusetts Depart:mi,,nt,of Conservation.ancl.Re reation and.. F'ssex:National l l6 iita,(ge Commission, 2005 North Andover 2010 Open Space and Recreation Plan Update The Trustees of Reservations; www.thetrustees.org/ U.S. Census; www.census.2ov/ 103 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 APPENDICES A. ADA Access Self-Evaluation B. Open Space Inventory C. Maps D. Soil Associations and Bedrock Geology E. BioMap 2012 F. FONAT Trial Maps G. Survey Summary H. Letters of Support Appendices TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 A. ADA Access Self-Evaluation Appendices Appendix: ADA Access Self-Evaluation Appendix: ADA Access Self-Evaluation TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 4 Part 1 Administrative Requirements 1. Designation of ADA Coordinator TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER OFFICE OF TOWN MANAGER 120 MAIN STREET NORTH ANDOVER,MASSACHUSETTS 0 184 Mark H.Rees �' o .,� .." � Telephone(97$)b$8-451t1 Town Manager FAX(97$)6$$-9556 acwu+s�* February 1.5,2007 Gerald Drown,Inspector of Buildings Division Groff Community Development 1600 Osgood Street North Andover,MA 0'1845 Dear Jerry: This is to confsrrn that the Board of Selectmen,at their meeting of November 7„2005, appointed,you to the position of Americans with Disabilities Act(ADA)Coordinator for the Town of North Andover.. On behalf of the Board of Selectmen and myself,I want to thank you for your continued. service to the Town of North Andover, Since y, 114 Mark H.Rees Town Manager Aar cc: Curt.Sellavance,Community Development Director Appendix: ADA Access Self-Evaluation 1 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0 P E N S P A C E A N D R E C R E A T 1 0 N P L A N 2 0 1 4 BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES NOVEMBER 7,2O05 P&L JQQ ORDER,: Rosemary Connelly Smedile called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM at Town Hall Meeting Room, &MNgAN!2E: The following were present:Rosemary Smedile,Chairman;James Xenakis-Donald B, Stewart Mark J.T.Caggiano;Thomas Licclardello;MaA Rees,Town Manager;Ray Saritilk,Assistant Town Manager, gKECUT1jMAEAMQA. James Xenakis made a MOTION,seconded by Mark Caggiano,to move into Executive Session to discuss Pending Litigation and Negotiations with Non-union employees, Vote approved 5-0. The Board of Selectmen was individually polled and each voted to move into,Executive Session, Donald Stewart yes;James Xenakis yes:Mark Caggiano yesThomas Lieciardello,yes,and Rosemary Smedile yes. Vote approved 5-0, AEMMALMMINUM' James Xenakis made a MOTION,seconded by Donald Stewart,to approve the minutes of October 18, 2005,Executive Session as written and Open Session as written. Vote approved 5-0. C_qMMUNl1gATi0N&,ANNQU_NCEMENTS,AND PUBLIC 0OjdMENT: The Board recognized Ellen Wood,a resident of North Andover,with a Special Citation congratulating her on celebrating her 10d h Birthday on November 1g,2005. The Board recognized Thomas J.Casale for his 32 years of dedicated service to the Town as a Firefighter and Lieutenant for the North Andover Fire Department New Business Secocnitiorro The Board presented a Certificate of Appreciation to 1`3-Sporty of 585 Chickering Road for opening a new business in town. injmtnts James Xenakis made a MOTION,seconded by Mark Caggiano,to approve the appointment of Eugene G.Ruane as Municipal!Hearing Officer pursuant to M13L,Chapter 148A. Vote approved 5-0. James Xenakis made a MOTION,seconded by Done Id Stewart,to approve the appointments of Barbara Hedstrom,Wendy Wadsworth and Paul Gregoire to the Poet Laureate Selection Committee. Vote approved 5-0. James Xenakis made a MOTION,seconded by Mark Caggiano,to approve the appointment of Gerald Brown,Inspector of Buildings to the position of Ame6,,ans with Disabliffies Act(ADA)coordinator. Vote approved 5-0. Special recognition to the Town Manager,Mark Rees for having completed running in the New York city Marathon 26.2 miles. &qggQWnce of Dona igns Donald Stewart made a MOTION,seconded by Mark Caggiano,to accept the donation in the amount of $300,00 from Edm and and Nancy Leland to the Fire Department towards fire prevention programs. Vote approved 5-0. CONSENT ITENg: Donald Stewart made a MOTION,seconded by Mark Cagglano,to approve the request from the North: Andover Festival Committee and Police Associationlo hold the Annual Christmas Holiday Parade on Saturday,November 26,2005 from 1:00—3:00 PM, Vote approved 5-0. Appendix: ADA Access Self-Evaluation 2 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 4 2. Town of North Andover ADA Employment Policy and Grievance Procedure Appendix: ADA Access Self-Evaluation 3 Policy. Such reviews shall be made at such intervals as the Town Manager or his/her designee deems necessary. II. GENERAL EMPLOYMENT PROVISIONS A. Employment-at-Will Employment with the Town is voluntarily entered into, and the employee is free to resign at will at any time, with or without reason. Similarly, the Town may terminate its employment relationship with any employee at-will at any time, with or without notice or reason, provided there is no violation of applicable federal or state law. B. Equal Employment Opportunity In order to provide equal employment and advancement opportunities to all individuals, employment decisions are based on merit, qualifications, and abilities. The Town does not discriminate in employment opportunities or practices on the basis of race, color,religious creed, gender,national origin, ancestry, sexual orientation, pregnancy, veteran's status,military service, age, marital status, genetic information, disability or on any other basis protected by federal, state, or local law or ordinance. This policy governs all aspects of employment, including selection,job assignment, compensation, advancement, workforce reduction or transfer, leaves of absence, discipline, termination, and access to benefits and training. Town management will make reasonable accommodations for qualified disabled individuals with known disabilities, unless doing so would result in an undue hardship. Any employees with questions or concerns about any type of discrimination in the workplace are encouraged to bring these issues to the attention of the Town Manager or the Human Resources Director. Employees can raise concerns and make reports without fear of reprisal or retaliation of any kind. Anyone found to be engaging in any type of unlawful discrimination or retaliation will be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including termination of employment. C. Disability Accommodation The Town is committed to complying fully with Massachusetts and federal law concerning disabled persons and ensuring equal opportunity in employment for qualified disabled persons. All employment practices and activities are conducted on a non-discriminatory basis. Hiring procedures have been reviewed and provide persons with disabilities meaningful employment opportunities. Pre-employment inquiries are made only regarding an applicant's ability to perform the duties of the position. Reasonable accommodation is available to all disabled employees who are otherwise qualified, where their disability affects the performance of job functions, except when providing such accommodation imposes an undue hardship on the business operations of the Town. All employment decisions are based on the merits of the situation. If an individual needs an Town of North Andover Personnel Policy(last revised 11/17/2014) 8 accommodation, it is his or her responsibility to advise the Town Manager or the Human Resources Director. The Town may ask for suggestions in defining what special accommodations are needed, and employees must cooperate fully and engage in an interactive process to best identify a reasonable accommodation. Employees are required to cooperate fully with the Town in the procurement of medical records so that the Town can fully comply with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Employees are required to supply any and all records the Town lawfully requests, and execute any medical authorizations or release forms provided by the Town or a medical care provider, consistent with the law. Qualified individuals with disabilities are entitled to equal pay and other forms of compensation as well as equal treatment in job assigmnents, classifications, organizational structures,position descriptions, lines of progression, and seniority lists. Leave of all types will be available to all employees without regard to their status as disabled. This policy is neither exhaustive nor exclusive. The Town is committed to taking all other actions necessary to ensure equal employment opportunity for persons with disabilities in accordance with any applicable laws. D. Business Ethics and Conduct The successful operation of Town business and the reputation of the Town are built upon the principles of fair dealing and ethical conduct among employees. Our reputation for integrity and excellence requires careful observance of the spirit and letter of all applicable laws and regulations, as well as a scrupulous regard for the highest standards of conduct and personal integrity. Our continued success in serving the Town and its citizens is dependent upon our maintaining the trust of our citizens, vendors and service providers, and we are dedicated to preserving that trust. Employees owe a duty to the Town to act in a way that will merit continued trust and confidence. The Town regards ethical conduct with those organizations providing goods and services to the Town, and those organizations to which we provide goods and services, as paramount to the establishment of an effective working relationship. The Town will comply with all applicable laws and regulations and expects its officials and employees to conduct business in accordance with the letter, spirit, and intent of all relevant laws and to refrain from any illegal, dishonest, or unethical conduct. The integrity of all employees is an indispensable source of goodwill and must remain unquestioned. E. Conflicts of Interest Issues related to conflicts of interest are addressed in statements by the State Ethics Commission and M.G.L. c268A. Specifically, employees must avoid conflicts of interest between their obligation to the Town of North Andover Personnel Policy(last revised 11/17/2014) 9 7. Town of North Andover ADA Policies, Procedures, and Practices THE TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER ADA GRIEVANCE PROCEDURE: This Grievance Procedure is established to meet the requirements of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). It may be used by anyone who wishes to file a complaint alleging discrimination on the basis of disability in employment practices and policies or the provision of services, activities, programs, or benefits by THE TOWN. The complaint should be in writing and contain information about the alleged discrimination such as name, address, phone number of complainant and location, date, and description of the problem. Alternative means of filing complaints, such as personal interviews or a tape recording of the complaint, will be made available for persons with disabilities upon request. The complaint should be submitted by the aggrieved and/or his/her designee as soon as possible but no later than 60 calendar days after the alleged violation to: Gerald Brown, ADA Coordinator The Town of North Andover 1600 Osgood St. North Andover, MA 01845 TEL (978) 688-9545 FAX: (978) 688-9542 bgrown@townofnorthandover.com www.townofnorthandover.com Within 15 calendar days after receipt of the complaint, the ADA Coordinator will meet with the complainant to discuss the complaint and possible resolutions. Within 15 calendar days after the meeting, the ADA Coordinator, will respond in writing, and, when appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, such as large print, Braille, or audiotape. The response will explain the position of Town of North Andover-The Town and offer options for substantive resolution of the complaint. If the response by the ADA Coordinator, does not satisfactorily resolve the issue, the complainant and/or his/her designee may appeal the decision of the ADA Coordinator within 15 calendar days after receipt of the response to the Town Manager or his or her designee will meet with the complainant to discuss the complaint and possible resolutions. Within 15 calendar days after the meeting the Town Manager or his or her designee will respond in writing, and, where 2 appropriate, in a format accessible to the complainant, with a final resolution of the complaint. All written complaints received by the ADA Coordinator, appeals to the Town Manager or his/her designee, and responses from the ADA Coordinator and Town Manager or his/her designee will be kept by Town of North Andover for at least four years. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) Employment Reasonable Accommodation Policy It is the policy of The Town that no other qualified individual with a disability shall, solely by reason of his/her disability, be excluded from employment by The Town. Employment review and hiring will be based on the employee/prospective employee's ability to perform what The Town determines to be the essential functions of a job. Further, it is the policy of The Town that reasonable accommodations will be made for an otherwise qualified applicant or employee with a disability, unless the The Town can demonstrate that the accommodation imposes an undue financial or administrative hardship on the operation of its programs. Notice of the availability of reasonable accommodations for job applicants will be included in postings and advertisements and will be made available upon request to applicants with disabilities during the pre-employment process if necessary to provide equal opportunity to secure employment at The Town. All prospective employees will be informed at the initial interview that The Town does not discriminate on the basis of disability and that requests for reasonable accommodations needed for the performance of essential job functions or for the enjoyment of other benefits of employment should be made by the prospective employees following receipt of a conditional offer of employment, preferably at the post employment offer meeting. People with disabilities employed by The Town may request reasonable accommodations from their immediate supervisor or from the ADA coordinator. Requests for reasonable accommodations should be made verbally and/or in writing describing the nature and purpose of the requested accommodation. Assistance will be made available upon request to any individual who needs assistance in identifying or documenting the reasonable accommodation needed. The effectiveness of the accommodation and need for modifications or additional accommodations will be assessed during the first month of use of the accommodation. 3 Current employees seeking reasonable accommodations should make requests to their immediate supervisor who will inform the ADA coordinator. Requests for accommodations can be made at any time when they become necessary to the performance of essential job functions or the enjoyment of benefits of employment. Employment Reasonable Accommodation Policy Page #2 A decision regarding the requested accommodation will be made within ten business days of the submission of the request and any supporting documentation required by the Town. If the RA cannot be provided within ten business days of the request, the supervisor will issue a memo to the employee or applicant explaining why. If a substitute RA is being offered to the employee, this will also be explained verbally and in writing. These policies will be modified when necessary by the ADA Coordinator. The final decision concerning any requested accommodation that may represent an undue financial or administrative hardship will be made by the Town Manager. Applicants or employees have the right to appeal the denial of any accommodation request using the ADA Grievance Procedure. In the case of a denial based on undue hardship by the Town Manager, the employee or applicant may appeal in writing to the President of the North Andover Board of Selectmen. It is the policy of The Town that staff training and development activities provided by Town personnel and volunteers include information about rights and obligations under Title I of the ADA. Our staff training and orientation manual includes a full explanation of our ADA policies, procedures, and practices regarding employment. 4 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) B. EMPLOYMENT TRAINING ASSURANCE All materials include information on reasonable accommodations, grievance procedures, essential v. nonessential job functions, permissible and impermissible inquiries. Training will be conducted annually, and all new staff are trained, as per our staff orientation procedures, on all of the above requirements. The ADA Coordinator is the employee responsible for seeing that this is done. Details of disability are kept separate from other employment information. Employees right to confidentiality (whenever confidential information regarding disability, etc. is divulged) will be assured. 5 AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) III - NON-DISCRIMINATORY OPERATIONS A. Equal Opportunity policy The Town does not discriminate in employment practices against qualified job applicants or employees on the basis of disability in the areas of: hiring; promotion; demotion; transfer; recruitment; job advertisements; termination; post job offer; and training, etc. No qualified individual with a disability shall, solely by reason of his/her disability, be excluded from the participation in; be denied the benefits of; or otherwise be subjected to discrimination under any of our programs, services, and activities. In addition, The Town shall: • provide a program of information and awareness training about persons with disabilities to all supervisors and interviewers; • review all job descriptions to ensure that they do not tend to screen out qualified individuals; • eliminate unnecessary, non job-related mental and/or physical requirements for entry into each job; • in the area of promotion, when a vacancy occurs, institute an internal search to determine if there is a qualified employee with a disability who could be promoted; • provide alternate methods of informing employees with disabilities of relevant information (such as informing blind individuals of announcements posted on bulletin boards). • review employee performance appraisals to ensure that no discriminatory patterns or practices exist or are developed affecting employees with disabilities or applicants; and provide reasonable accommodation in all areas of accessibility. 6 As stated earlier, it is the policy of The Town to ensure that persons with disabilities are provided maximum opportunity to participate in and benefit from programs, services, and activities. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT (ADA) III - NON-DISCRIMINATORY OPERATIONS A. Equal Opportunity policy Page 2 Moreover, it is our goal that such participation be in the same manner as those of non-disabled persons and in fully integrated settings. It is understood that the obligation to comply with this policy is not obviated or alleviated by any state or local law or other requirement that, based on disability, imposes inconsistent or contradictory prohibition. Any prohibitions or limits upon the eligibility of qualified individuals with disabilities to receive services or practice any occupation or profession are not allowed under this policy. B. Employment Policies and Procedures The Town will make reasonable modifications to our policies, practices, and procedures in order to accommodate persons with disabilities whenever an otherwise qualified person with a disability requests such modifications, unless the agency can demonstrate that such modification would impose an undue burden or fundamentally alter the nature of our program or the services that we offer. We are committed to making reasonable modifications when they are needed to afford persons with disabilities access to services and programs. The final decision concerning whether a request for an modification is reasonable (or is a fundamental alteration of the program) is made by the Town Manager in discussion with the ADA Coordinator, and, if appealed, Town Selectmen. Aggrieved employees or applicants have the right to appeal as per our grievance procedure. Persons requesting a particular modification may be asked to furnish documentation to support the need for the modification. Aggrieved individuals have the right to appeal as per our written appeals process. This policy will be modified when necessary to make our program accessible to people with disabilities. s C. Eligibility Requirements Assurance Any prohibitions or limits on the eligibility of qualified individuals with disabilities to receive services or practice any occupation are not allowed under this policy. Eligibility requirements for our program are reviewed on a regular basis, and it has been determined they do not screen out or tend to screen out people with disabilities. All safety requirements are similarly reviewed and it has been determined that there are no discriminatory requirements. The determination of the existence of a direct threat must be based on objective factual evidence and not stereotypes or misconceptions about a person's disability. If any new criteria are developed, their impact on persons with disabilities will be reviewed by the Town Manager, ADA Coordinator, and all staff will be informed on any changes in eligibility requirements that may arise. D. Assurance Regarding Surcharges It is the policy of The Town that surcharges are never charged to staff/participants (nor any other interested person) for reasonable accommodations under any circumstances. Such accommodations include, but are not limited to: American Sign Language (ASL) interpreters, Computer Aided Real-time Translation (CART), architectural accessibility, computer accessibility hardware or software, Braille material, or any other costs related to the participation of a person with a disability. E. Integrated Services It is our policy of that all of our services, programs, and activities are provided in the most integrated setting possible. People with disabilities are never required to participate in separate programs. Services will not be provided to any person with a disability in a manner or at a location different from that available to other. In all cases, the person with a disability (family members and other representatives only when appropriate) will be fully involved in the consideration and decisions. 9 F. Significant Assistance It is the policy of The Town that programs to whom we provide significant support (or contract with) may not discriminate against people with disabilities. All contracts and program sites are regularly assessed to ensure non-discrimination against people with disabilities. The Town will not contract with any entity that discriminates. G. Accessible Transportation It is the policy of The Town that all transportation services provided are accessible to everyone regardless of their disability. In addition, any vehicles acquired for public non employee-only use, will be equipped with a wheelchair lift, tie downs, etc. all future van purchases will also be accessible. Our alternate transportation providers are: Atlantic Ambulance Service, tel: (718) 592-5400, and Chair To There, tel: (978) 777-7615; Handi-Call (781) 586-9780; American Medical Response (781) 592-8080. H. Community Referral Whenever The Town participates in other programs and services as a condition of participation (e.g. Commonhealth, Employee Assistance Programs- EAP, other counseling agencies, MRC, fuel assistance, DSS. etc.) or makes reference to other programs, it is our policy that such programs and services must be accessible. We have information regarding which of the programs (to which it may refer people) are accessible, and which are not. Please note that there is at least one accessible provider in each of the categories of services in which we make referrals. I. Training Assurance Policy Regarding Non-discriminatory Operations It is the policy of The Town that staff training and other staff development activities provided by agency personnel and volunteers include information about ADA requirements. Our programs operate in such a manner that does not discriminate against people with disabilities. As stated in our staff training and orientation manual, such training includes a full explanation of our ADA policies, procedures, and practices. Training is done on a regular basis, and The ADA Coordinator has the overall responsibility for ensuring that all staff are trained, including new employees. 10 IV. Effective Communication A. Effective Communication Policy It is the policy of The Town, Inc that auxiliary aids and services will be provided when necessary to ensure effective communication with persons whose disabilities effect communication. Persons with communication barriers will be given the opportunity to request the aid or service that they prefer and the requested aid or service will be given primary consideration by The Town unless doing so would impose an undue burden or a fully effective alternative is available. It is the policy of The Town that all documents and publications are available, to anyone who requests them, in accessible formats. These include large print, audiotape, Braille, and computer disc. The procedure for anyone who requests accessible formats (or any type of effective communication) is: 1. To specify his/her accessible format either in person, over the phone, or in writing to the ADA Coordinator at least 30 days in advance of the event. 2.Within four (5) business days of the request, The Town will provide the format to the requester at no charge. The Town Manager is the staff person who makes undue burden determinations as per our procedures. When we decide what type of aid or service to provide, primary consideration is given to the type of aid or service preferred by the person with a disability. B. TTY Assurance The Town has a TTY at our offices, and plans to acquire more. The Town is a leader, and a role model to other organizations on providing effective communications, as well as all other areas of ADA compliance. Our TTY number will be listed consistently on all our communications where The Town's phone number is given. TTY training will be provided for all employees with updates on an annual basis. C. Alternative Format policy and Procedures Alternative formats are made available to persons with disabilities who need them in alternate formats. Procedures have been established for the provision of alternative formats include large print, audiotape, Braille, and computer diskettes. 1. The procedure for requesting alternative formats is: The person making the request should identify the materials desired and specify his/her preferred alternate format to the ADA coordinator either in person, by phone, or in writing at least 30 days in advance of the event or activity for which the material is needed. 2. The materials will be provided in the requested format at no charge. (Every attempt will be made to meet request made less than 30 days before an event or activity.) 3. If, after primary consideration has been given to the preferred format, the request cannot be met, an alternative effective format will be made available. If a request cannot be met the person making the request will be informed as soon as possible but at least 5 days in advance of the event or activity. We use: Mass Association for the Blind Braille Program and Recording Studio, 200 Ivy Street, Brookline, MA. 02446, tel: 1 (800) 852-3029, mablind.org, or MSMT, The Braille Center, 651 Yolanda Avenue, Santa Rosa, California 95404, tel: (707) 579-1115, Fax: (707) 579-1246; Carolyn Colclough for Braille Transcription services. The Town Manager is the staff person who makes undue burden determinations as per our procedures. When we decide what type of aid or service to provide, primary consideration is given to the type of aid or service preferred by the person with a disability. 12 D. Interpreter Services Policy It is the policy of The Town that sign language interpreters, will be provided upon request to any person needing interpreter services in order to participate in any meeting, program, or activity of the agency. Requests should be made 30 days in advance of the scheduled event or meeting. (Every reasonable effort will be made to meet requests made with less than 30 days). Requests should be made either in person, over the phone, or in writing to the ADA coordinator, or Program Director. Within twenty four (24) hours of the receipt, the ADA Coordinator or other responisible employee will contact the Massachusetts Commission for the Deaf and Hard of Hearing, (telephone # 617-695-7500) to schedule the interpreter service. In addition the MCDHH the International Institute of Greater Lawrence, Inc which maintains a list of names and phone numbers to at least three (3) qualified freelance language interpreters working in Greater Lawrence. Our Administrative Assistant coordinates requests for interpreters. If an interpreter service cannot be obtained, the ADA Coordinator or other member of the staff will offer the option of an alternative effective form of communication or the opportunity to postpone the meeting until such a time as an interpreter can be scheduled. It is the agency's policy to ensure funds are available for interpreting services by including a line item for interpreter services in each operating budget. The Town Manager is the staff person who makes undue burden determinations as per our procedures. 13 E. Assistive Listening Device Assurances It is the police of The Town that assistive listening devices will be provided will be provided upon request to persons needing such device to participate in programs, services and activities of the agency. The procedure for requesting an assistive listening device is: 1. To specify his/her device or service either in person, over the phone, or in writing to The Town ADA Coordinator, Chief, Department Director, or Manager. 2. If the device or service is to be used for a The Town (or other interagency) meeting, the requester will make the request at least 7 days prior to the scheduled event or activity. (Every reasonable effort will be made to meet requests made with less than 7 days notice.) 3. If adequate notice is given, and the Town Department, the Manager will offer the requester the option to postpone the meeting until such can be obtained. The Town has an fm loop system. The Town will use Computer Assisted Real Time Reporter (CART), when requested by our staff, citizens, and participants for public meetings and events. MCDHH's statewide interpreter referral service is an additional resource for acquiring Interpreters as well as CART. Adcare, Inc. (tel 508-752-7313, Jim Gorske; 5 Northampton Street Worcester, MA 01605, Fax 752-8111, is a resource for The Town. When we decide what type of aid or service to provide, primary consideration is given to the type of aid or service preferred by the person with a disability. F. — G. TV Captioning and Video Assurance It is the policy of The Town that audio-visual presentations (provided for the public by the library or any other The Town department) will be accessible to all individuals with disabilities. 14 Whenever we provide TV programs, attempts are made to use captioned videos, whenever available. Captioned videos are used when necessary to ensure effective communication. The procedure for any participant who requests a close caption device or descriptive reading service is: 1. To specify his/her need either in person, by telephone, or in writing to the ADA Coordinator or other Department Director or the Program Manager at least four (5) days before the film will be presented. 2. Within four (5) business days, we will provide the close caption video and device, or descriptive reading service during the presentation at no cost to the participant. Staff is trained on a regular basis by our Deaf/Hard of Hearing IL Services (DHILS) staff on the use of interpreters, decoders, CART, and other effective communications. H. Effective Communication Training Assurance Training on all aspects of effective communication is conducted at least annually, and all new staff is trained, as per our staff orientation procedures, on all of the above requirements. All staff is familiar with, and has a copy of our entire ADA Policies, Procedures, and Practices. 15 Attachment A: Vendor Product Literature Where to Purchase Equipment Preface It is our goal to present information in this document that will be helpful to persons who are looking for information on assistive technology. While it is impossible for us in a document such as this to keep abreast of the very latest "breaking news" in terms of technological advancements, we will make every effort to keep our information as current as possible. If you cannot find what you are looking for, or if you do not know what you are looking for after reading this page, please contact us. The staff of the Communication Access, Training and Technology Services at MCDHH is knowledgeable about all current technology used by Deaf, hard of hearing and late - deafened individuals and may be able to answer specific questions or direct you to the appropriate source for vendor- specific information. There are many ways to classify communication aids and technology. To better enable our readers to find the appropriate source for their specific need, we have separated resources into several different categories. Some vendors/resources may appear in more than one category, so if you are looking for a specific vendor please look at the entire page before contacting us if you cannot find them. Resources, Manufacturers and Vendors : If your listing is incorrect or you wish to be added/deleted from this page, please send us an e-mail with the relevant information. Overview Alerting/Signaling/Paging Devices This category covers a broad range of products that alert Deaf, hard of hearing or late deafened individuals to sounds in their environment, such as doorbells, telephones, alarm clocks, kitchen timers, smoke detectors, a barking dog or a crying baby. The devices may use visual, amplified audible or tactile (vibrating) alerts or a combination of all three to alert the user to any of these sounds. Some devices are suitable for installation in multi-unit dwellings and will generally require the assistance of a qualified electrician - or the building's maintenance personnel where applicable - to install, while others are wireless and can be set up by most anyone without specific technical knowledge simply by plugging them in. It is important to realize that there is no real one-size-fits-all solution. Different systems have different idiosyncrasies, and preferences vary from individual to individual. It is important that the system you select match your lifestyle. For example, if you live in your own home, love gardening and work in your backyard 16 frequently, a system that features a tactile pager is a must. If, on the other hand, you live in an apartment building or are quite sedentary and frequently wear nothing but a bathrobe or a housecoat when you are at home, a tactile pager system may not make sense because it typically requires wearing it on a belt so it is close enough to your body for you to actually feel the alert. Carrying it in your pocket may render it relatively useless, in which case a visual alerting system is to be preferred. Make sure that you are easily able to differentiate between the different triggers or alerts, since a system that is not clear to you will soon have you frustrated and ignoring it. Likewise, if you are considering a wireless system, you may want to be sure that it is user-adjustable so you can change the transmitting and receiving frequencies if there should be an excessive amount of interference with the factory settings given the very large number of consumer wireless devices in use today. If you live in an area with frequent power outages, you may also want to consider a system that offers at least some degree of battery back-up capability for tactile alerting. There is no system currently on the market that will activate a strobe or flash a light without electricity. if you have any kind of seizure disorder, we very strongly recommend you do not purchase any system featuring strobe lights as the only alerting option, as these are known to trigger seizures in affected individuals. Assistive Listening Devices and -Systems (ALD and ALS) ALD are generally used by individuals in smaller settings, while ALS are often encountered in large conference, meeting and entertainment venues and are capable of greater range and of supporting multiple receivers. Both are primarily used by hard of hearing individuals who have usable residual hearing and who can benefit from amplification. ALDs have been very much overlooked as an excellent alternative - or addition to - hearing aids in situations that will render the most sophisticated hearing aid by itself virtually useless. Background noise, coupled with poor room acoustics and distance from the sound source, can make it impossible for a person to clearly receive the intended "signal" (the sound source a person wants to hear) because of interference from the "noise" (the sounds a person does NOT want to hear but which intrude on what they DO want to hear). An ALD can avoid this conundrum by picking up the desired sound at the source and transmitting it directly to the listener's ear (or hearing aid) by a variety of transmission standards. Please see our Assistive Listening Devices page for more information. Please note that quite a few hearing aid manufacturers have incorporated FM systems into their hearing aids by adding a modular"boot", a very small receiver that generally attaches to the hearing aid's direct audio input socket. If you have a late model hearing aid, and are considering purchasing an ALD(S), you might want to inquire about the availability of such an add-on option to your hearing aid. 17 Telecommunications There are various types of equipment that are designed to allow the Deaf, hard of hearing or late deafened user to effectively access the telephone system. Amplifiers help to boost the volume of either incoming or outgoing calls. TDD's are designed to facilitate nonverbal conversations on the telephone by allowing users to type messages back and forth. Please see our Using A TTY page. Wireless telecommunications allow users to stay in touch via sophisticated alphanumeric devices that can send and receive wireless text messages, as well as featuring direct communication with TDD's and other, more advanced, options. Visual Communications: Interpreting, Communication Access Real-time Translation (CART), Speech Recognition, Notetaking, Closed Captioning, Captioned Movies, Text Displays Interpreting refers to the translation of spoken English into American Sign Language (ASL) and vice versa, preferably by a certified and screened American Sign Language Interpreter. In Massachusetts, MCDHH is the entity responsible for screening and certifying interpreters. Please see our What Is An Interpreter page for more information. Communication Access Real-time Translation is a technology whereby a professional CART provider transcribes dialogue, as it is happening, using stenotype machines and specialized software. The resulting text can be viewed "live" on a notebook screen, be projected for multiple users to view on a large screen, or be inserted into a video feed for instant captioning. CART providers do, in fact, provide much of the captioning seen in movies and/or broadcast television. Speech recognition is a process whereby a computer with specialized software "hears" spoken text and displays it in printed form for the person with hearing loss to read. While the technology is promising and has come very far, it is important to note than no program or software currently available approximates the speed and accuracy rate of a professional CART provider. Note taking or C-Print is a form of non-verbatim "live" summation in which a specially trained individual with excellent typing ability attempts to summarize what is being said, usually by typing onto the keyboard of a laptop computer. This system does not provide verbatim output; however, it is being used where CART service is not available or where CART would be prohibitively expensive. It is worth noting that opinions diverge greatly as to the viability of this service. Few if any end-users would prefer Note taking or C-Print over CART given the choice, while educational institutions and others who are unable to find sufficient CART providers and/or claim to be unable to afford to provide them are the main proponents of this service. Captions display spoken dialogue as printed words on the bottom of the television screen of a captioned TV program or a video. There are three forms of captioning: open, closed and real-time. Open captions can be viewed on all television sets; even those that do not have closed caption decoder circuitry. Closed captioning is present in almost all current televisions, since the 18 Americans with Disabilities Act mandated that all television sets sold in the U.S. after 1993, with screens 13 inches or larger, include a built-in decoder chip. This applies only to television sets with tuners, not to computer monitors or specialized display devices such as stadium view screens. For those devices, there are a number of manufacturers still making closed caption decoders, devices, which decode the captioned signal before it is,sent to the screen for display. Text Displays are special displays that show text output. Disclaimer Notice: Listing in this document does not constitute or imply endorsement by the Commission of any particular product, manufacturer, vendor or resource. We very strongly encourage interested parties to try equipment hands-on before ordering it to minimize the possibility of dissatisfaction. Assistive Technology: Research & Demonstration Resources: Among these resources are those within Massachusetts with a demonstration center and/or retail showroom. This is where you can actually try out equipment and obtain advice from people who can suggest to you what type of equipment would best address your needs. Since vendor information may change, please call ahead if you are planning a visit to any of these centers to ensure someone will be there to meet you. 19 Massachusetts Commission Hartling Northeast Technical for the Deaf and Hard of Communications, Inc. Assistance Center at Hearing 85 Wilmington Road, Northern Essex Communication, Training, and Suite 16 Community College Technology Services Burlington, MA 01803- 100 Elliott Way Jonathan O'Dell, Director 1499 Haverhill, MA 01830-2311 150 Mt Vernon Street 781-272-7634 Voice 978-556-3341 TTY/Voice Suite 550 781-270-6710 TTY 978-556-3104 Fax Boston, MA 02125-3115 800-475-3183 Voice NETAC@necc.mass.edu 617-740-1600 Voice 800-672-9455 Internet:www.pepnet.org 800-882-1155 Voice Fax: 781-229-9161 Assistance to Deaf and 617-740-1700 TTY hartcom@ultranet.com hard of hearing 800-530-7570 TTY Internet: postsecondary students Fax: 617-740 -1699 www.hartling.com MCDHH.Office(a)-state.ma.us Assistive Technology Rehabilitation Internet:www.state.ma.us/mcdhh Showroom,ALDS, Engineering Research Technical Assistance, Training, ADSS, Center (RERC) on Information, Resource Telecommunications Hearing Enhancement Development and Referral Division of Audiology and Contact: Carole Rossick or Massachusetts Speech-Language Jonathan O'Dell Assistive Technology Pathology Partnership (MATP) Gallaudet University New England ADA & 1295 Boylston St., Suite Kendall Green Accessible IT Center 310 800 Florida Avenue NE c/o Adaptive Environments, Inc. Boston, MA 02215- Washington, DC 20002- 374 Congress St., Suite 301 3407 3600 Boston, MA 02210-1807 617-355-7820 Voice Public Contact: Lois 617-695-1225 Voice/TTY 617-355-7301 TTY O'Neill 800-949-4232 Voice/TTY 617-355-6345 Fax Dissemination adaptive@adaptenv.org matp@matp.org Coordinator Internet:www.adaptenv.org Internet:www.matp.org 718-350-3203 Voice/TTY Technical, building and universal Information, Referral, 718-899-3433 Fax design requirements under the Technical Assistance, info@hearingresearch.org Americans with Disabilities Act and Policy Consultation Internet: to improve access to www.hearingresearch.org Boston Guild for the Hard of assistive technology Hearing Rehabilitation 1505 Commonwealth Avenue Massachusetts State Engineering Research 4th floor Association of the Center (RERC) on Brighton, MA 02135-3605 Deaf (MSAD) Telecommunication 888 GO GUILD Voice/TTY 220 Main Street Access bostonguild@hotmail.com Malden, MA 02148- UW Madison Internet: www.bostonquild.org 6905 Trace Center,College of Audiological Services, 781-388-9115 TTY Engineering Speechreading Classes, Retail 781-388-9114 Voice 5901 Research Park Showroom 781-388-9015 Fax Boulevard MSADeaf@aol.com Suite 200 Clarke School for the Deaf/ Internet:www.MSAD.org Madison, WI 53719-1252 Center for Oral Education Retailghowroom Public Contact: Nancy Center for Audiological Services Gores Holly Altman, CCC-A, Director Massachusetts State 608-263-2309 Voice ADSS: Alerting Devices and Signaling Systems, Manufacturers Ameriphone NFSS Communications Sonic Alert, Inc. (see 1 Turnmore Court 1050 East Maple Road Telecommunications: Silver Spring, MD 20906- Troy, MI 48083-2813 Manufacturers and 2129 248-577-5400 Voice/TTY Vendors ) 888-589-6670 Voice/TTY Fax: 248-577-5433 Fax: 301-871-3731 sonic- Hearing Resources info@nfss.com info@sonicalert.com 4311 NE Tillamook Internet:www.nfss.com Internet: Street Portland OR www.sonicalert.com 97213 Phone-TTY Incorporated 800-531-2139 Voice/TTY (see Telecommunications: Ultratec, Inc. 503-774-3668 Voice/TTY Manufacturers and Vendors (see Fax: 503-774-7247 ) Telecommunications: info@earlink.com Manufacturers and Internet: Silent Call Vendors ) www.earlink.com Communications Corporation Walker Equipment Global Assistive Post Office Box 868 Corporation Devices, Incorporated Clarkston, MI 48347-0868 (see 4950 North Dixie 800-572-5227 Voice/TTY Telecommunications: Highway 248-673-0221 Voice/TTY Manufacturers and Suite 121 Fax: 248-673-5442 Vendors ) Fort Lauderdale,FL sales@silent-call.com 33334-3947 Internet: www.silent- * Also see Resources & 888-778-4237 Voice call.com Catalog Vendors for 954-784-0035 Voice ADSS Fax: 954-784-0047 info@globalassistive.com Internet: www.globalassistive.com ALDS: Assistive Listening Devices and Systems American Loop Systems Listen Technologies Williams Sound Corporatic 29 Silver Hill Road, Suite 100 Corporation 10399 West 70th Street Milford, MA 01757-1311 8535 South 700 West, Suite A Eden Prairie, MN 55344-345 Audio Induction Loop ALDS Sandy, UT 84070-2515 800-328-6190 Voice 800-330-0891 Voice 952-943-2252 Voice 21 Audex/Audiometrics 801-233-8992 Voice 866-943-9675 TTY 710 Standard Street Fax: 801-233-8995 Fax:952-943-2174 Longview, TX 75604-5443 info@ListenTech.com info@williamssoundcom 800-237-0716 Voice/TTY Internet:www.ListenTech.com Internet: www.williamssound 800-283-3974 Fax FM, IR and Hardwired ALDS 903-295-8244 Voice/TTY Oval Window Audio Audible Telecommunication 903-295-0310 Fax 33 Wildflower Court Products vbeatty@audex.com Nederland, CO 80466-9638 internet: www.audex.com 303-447-3607 Voice/TTY/Fax Rentals of FM Assistive Infrared, Counterloop and info@ovalwindowaudio.com Listening Systems for Hardwired ALDS Internet: Accessible Events: Telecommunications www.ovalwindowaudio.com Audio Induction Loop ALDS Hartling Communications, Audio Enhancement 85 Wilmington Road, Suite 1 12613 South Redwood Road Phonak Inc., USA Burlington, MA 01803-1499 Riverton, UT 84065-5211 4520 Weaver Parkway 781-272-7634 Voice 801-254-9263 Voice/TTY Warrenville, IL 60555-3927 781-270-6710 TTY 801-254-3802 Fax 630-821-5000 Voice 800-475-3183 Voice Internet: 800-679-4871 Voice 800-672-9455 www.audioenhancement.com Fax:630-393-7400 Fax: 781-229-9161 jeff@audioenhancement.com info@phonak.com hartcom@ultranet.com FM ALDS Internet:www.phonak-us.com Internet: www.hartling.com BTE FM AVR Sonovation, Inc. MassAV 7636 Executive Drive Phonic Ear, Inc. 80 Cambridge Street Eden Prairie,MN 55344-3677 3880 Cypress Drive Burlington, MA 01803-4146 800-462-8336 Voice Petaluma, CA 94954-7600 781-270-0027 Voice 612-934-3111 Voice 800-227-0735 Voice Fax: 781-270-0037 612-934-3033 Fax 800-227-0735 ext. 291 TTY info@massay.com sonos@avrsono.com 707-769-1110 Voice Internet: www.massay.com Internet: www.avrsono.com Fax:707-781-9415 FM ALDS BTE-FM Internet: www.phonicear.com Terry Hanley Audio Systerr FM and Infrared ALDS John Doerschuk, G.M. Centrum Sound Sound Field Systems 329 Elm Street 572 La Conner Drive Cambridge, MA 02139-1496 Sunnyvale, CA 94087-5712 Sennheiser Electronic 617-661-1520 Voice 408-736-6500 Voice Corporation Fax: 617-661-3349 408-736-6552 Fax 1 Enterprise Drive mail@terryhanleyaudio.com info@centrumsound.com Old Lyme, CT 06371-1568 Internet:www.terryhanleyaud Internet:www.centrumsound.com 860-434-9190 Voice ALDS Fax: 860-434-1759 TELECOMMUNICATIONS audiology@sennheiserusa.com Internet: Com-Tek www.sennheiserusa.com 357 West 2700 South Infrared ALDS Salt Lake Town. UT 84115-2904 22 801-466-3463 Voice Telex Communications, Inc. 801-484-6909 TTY 12000 Portland Avenue South sales@comtek.com Burnsville, MN 55337-1522 Internet: www.comtek.com Internet:www.Telex.com Telex Personal FM ALD, BTE- Gentner Communications FM, Soundfield Systems Corporation Contact: Pam Johnson 1825 Research Way pam.johnson@telex.com Salt Lake Town, UT 84119-2302 800-828-6107 ext. 5546 800-945-7730 Voice 866-292-7707 Fax 800-933-5107 Fax Telex Large Area FM ALS 801-975-7200 Voice Contact: Carla Engler 801-977-0087 Fax carla.engler@telex.com sales @gentner.com 800-392-3497 Internet: www.gentner.com Fax: 800-323-0498 FM ALDS Telecommunications: Manufacturers and Vendors Ameriphone, Inc. Intelligent Phone-TTY, Inc. 12082 Western Ave. Products 1246 Route 46 West Garden Grove, CA 92841-2913 Company Parsippany, NJ 07054- 800-772-2889 TTY 1500 Worcester 2121 800-874-3005 Voice Road # 322 888-332-3889 Fax: 714-897-4703 Framingham, MA Voice/TTY/VCO customerservice@ameriphone.com 01702-8998 973-299-6627 Voice Intern et:www.Ameriphone.com 508-879-5425 TTY 973-299-6626 TTY Telecommunications, ADSS info@softtty.com 973-299-7768 Fax Internet: PhoneTTY@aol.com Audex/Audiometrics www.softty.com Internet: www.phone- (see ALDS) TTY Software for tty com Apple/Macintosh TTY Software, DiRAD Technologies, Inc. Telecommunications 14 Computer Drive East Microflip Inc. Albany, NY 12205-1153 11213 Petworth Ultratec, Inc. 518-438-6000 Voice Lane 450 Science Drive 518-459-6710 TTY Glenn Dale, MD Madison, WI 53711- Fax: 518-458-2782 20769-2017 1166 info@dirad.com 301-262-2607 800-482-2424 Internet: www.DiRad.com Voice Voice/TTY TTY Automated Menu Software 301-262-6020 608-238-5400 Voice/TTY Voice/TTY 23 HATIS Corporation 301-262-4978 Fax 608-238-3008 Fax 1981 North Broadway, Suite 310 info@microflip.com service@ultratec.com Walnut Creek, CA 94596-3841 Internet: Internet: 925-256-7767 Voice www.microflip.com www.ultratec.com Fax: 925-274-0400 TTY Software Telecommunications - uhearme@hatis.com Visual, ADSS Internet: www.hatis.com NXi Hearing Aid Telephone Communications, Walker Equipment Interconnect Inc. Corporation Systems 4505 S. Wasatch 4289 Bonny Oaks Dr. Blvd. Suite 106 Suite 120, Eagle Chattanooga, TN Plaza Center 37406-1600 Salt Lake Town, 800-HANDSET Voice UT 84124-4710 423-622-7793 Voice 801-274-6001 Voice Fax: 800-325-8871 801-274-6004 TTY Fax: 423-622-0414 Fax: 801-274-6002 product@mywalker.com nxi@nextalk.com Internet: I nternet: www.mvwalker.com www.nxicom.com Telecommunications - TTY Software Audible, ADSS Telecommunications: Wireless Arch Wireless Skytel Wynd Communications 1800 West Park Drive # 250 Communications, Inc., Corporation Westborough, MA 01581- WorldCom 75 Higuera Street # 240 3989 515 East Amite Street San Luis Obispo, CA 888-534-1397 Voice Jackson, MS 39201- 93401-5425 508-870-6700 Voice 2907 800-549-9800 Voice Fax: 508-836-3626 800-552-6835 Voice 800-549-2800 TTY sales@arch.com 601-944-1300 Voice Fax: 805-781-6001 Internet: www.arch.com Internet: www.skytel.com sales@wynd.com Internet: www.wynd.com www.wvndtelldealers.com 24 Interpreting/CART 1450, Inc. RapidText iCommunicator 1801 Dove Street, MCDHH Interpreter/CART 7108 Fairway Drive, Suite Suite 101 Referral Service 101 Newport Beach, CA (M-F 8:45 to 5:00) Palm Beach Gardens, FL 92660-2403 617-740-1600 Voice 33418 949-399-9200 617-740-1700 TTY Voice: 888-933-0001 Voice Fax: 617-740-1880 FAX: 561-630-0375 info@rapidtext.com For medical, mental health, or icomm(@_1450.com Internet: legal emergencies only: Internet: www.rapidtext.com 800-249-9949 TTY/Voice www.myicommunicator.com ViTAC National Court Reporters Notetaking 101 Hillpointe Drive Association Canonsburg, PA 8224 Old Courthouse Road Northeast Technical 15317-9503 Vienna, VA 22182-3808 Assistance Center 724-514-4000 800-272-6272 Voice (NETAC) Voice 703-556-6272 Voice 52 Lomb Memorial Drive 800-278-4822 703-556-6289 TTY Rochester, NY 14623-5604 Voice Fax: 703-556-6291 716-475-6433 Voice/TTY 724-514-4100 TTY msic@ncrahq.org Fax: 716-475-7660 Fax : 724-514-4111 Internet:www.ncraonline.org netac@rit.edu info@vitac.com Internet: www.netac.rit.edu Internet: Massachusetts Court www.vitac.com Reporters Association Captioning Robert Bramanti, President-Elect Captioned 19 Harrison Street The Caption Center at Movies Framingham, MA 01702-2313 WGBH 508-879-4891 Voice 125 Western Avenue Captioned Media Fax: 508-879-4888 Allston, MA 02134-1098 Program mcra@resource-network.com 617-300-3600 Voice/TTY 1447 East Main Fax: 617-300-1020 Street Court Reporting Information access@wgbh.org Spartanburg, SC Technologies (CRIT) Internet: www.WGBH.org 29307-2240 NCRA- Approved Training 800-237-6213 Program Captioneering Voice Springfield Technical Community 704 South Victory 800-237-6819 TTY College Boulevard, Fax: 800-538-5636 Dr. Beverly McCarthy, CRI, CPE Suite 204 info.cfv.org One Armory Square Burbank, CA 91502-2471 Internet: Springfield, MA 01101-9000 888-418-4782 Voice www.cfv.org 413-755-4099 Voice 818-558-3361 Voice Fax: 413-731-8428 Fax: 818-558-3368 Movie Theater BmcCarthy@STCC.Mass.edu Internet: Rear Window Internet: www.stcc.mass.edu www.captioneering.com Captioning National Center for Registry of Interpreters for the CaptionMax Accessible Media Deaf(RID) 401 Fifth Avenue, Fifth floor WGBH Educational 333 Commerce Street New York, NY 10016-3317 Foundation Alexandria, VA 22314-2801 212-686-3644 Voice Motion Picture 703-838-0030 Voice Fax: 212-686-3229 Access Proiect Selected Catalog Vendors The following vendors represent only a small sample of the total number of vendors in this field. The Commission cannot and does not endorse individual vendors, and listing in this section does not constitute endorsement any more than omission of listing constitutes lack of endorsement. If your company listing is missing, needs to be updated or you wish it to be removed, please send the relevant information to the MCDHH Webmaster. 27 ADCO Hearing Products, Inc. HEAR-MORE 5661 South Curtice Street 42 Executive Boulevard Littleton, CO 80120-1107 Farmingdale, NY 11735-4710 800-726-0851 Voice/TTY 800-881-4327 Voice 303-794-3928 Voice/TTY 800-281-3555 TTY Fax: 303-794-3704 Fax: 631-752-0689 sales@adcohearing.com sales@hearmore.com Internet:www.ADCOhearing.com Internet: www.hearmore.com General Technologies HiTec Group International, Inc. 7417 Winding Way 8160 South Madison Street Fair Oaks, CA 95628 Burr Ridge, IL 60527-5854 800-328-6684 Voice/TTY 800-288-8303 Voice/TTY 916-962-9225 Voice/TTY 800-536-8890 TTY Fax: 916-962-9823 630-654-9200 Voice/TTY devices4less@netscape.net Fax: 630-654-9219 Internet: www.devices4less.com info@hitec.com Internet: www.hitec.com HARC Mercantile, Ltd. 1111 West Centre Avenue LS&S Group, Inc. Portage, MI 49024 or Post Office Box 673 P.O. Box 3055 Northbrook, IL 60065-0673 Kalamazoo, MI 49003-3055 800-317-8533 TTY 800-445-9968 Voice/TTY 800-468-4789 Voice 800-413-5245 TTY 847-498-1482 Fax 800-413-5248 Fax jdean@LSSonline.net home@hacofamerica.com Internet: www.LSSonline.net Internet: www.harcmercantile.com Potomac Technology, Inc. Harris Communications One Church Street, Suite 101 15155 Technology Drive Rockville, MD 20850-4194 Eden Prairie, MN 55344-2277 800-433-2838 Voice/TTY 800-825-6758 Voice 301-762-4005 Voice 800-825-9187 TTY 301-762-0851 TTY 612-906-1180 Voice 301-762-1892 Fax 612-906-1099 Fax info@potomactech.com mail@harriscomm.com Internet:www.potomactech.com Internet: www.harriscomm.com SoundBytes Hartling Communications, Inc. P.O. Box 287175 85 Wilmington Road, Suite 16 New York, NY 10028-0020 Burlington, MA 01803-1499 800-667-1777 Voice/TTY 781-272-7634 Voice 212-371-7318 Fax 781-270-6710 TTY info@soundbytes.com 800-475-3183 Voice Internet: www.soundbytes.com 800-672-9455 Fax: 781-229-9161 Weitbrecht Communications, Inc. hartcom@ultranet.com 2716 Ocean Park Blvd. Internet: www.hartling.com 28Suite 1007 Santa Monica, CA 90405-5235 Hearing Resources 800-232-9130 V/TTY Updated 5.20.04 Addendum Americans With Disabilities Act(ADA)Non-Discrimination on the Basis of Disability Policies and Procedures How to obtain:Alternate formats,assistive listening devices,and other reasonable accommodations. Alternate Formats Braille and Transcription service providers 1.)MSMT,The Braille Center 11 West Bareham Avenue Santa Rosa,California 95407 tel (707)579-1115 fax(707)579-1246 2.)Massachusetts Association For The Blind Braille Department 200 Ivy Street Brookline,Mass.02146 tel(800)682-9200 3.)Ferguson Industries call Phil Oliver tel(800)392-6450 For Audiotape Transcription: 4.)Lowell Association For The Blind 174 Central Street Lowell,Mass.01852 tel(508)454-5704 5.)Massachusetts Association For The Blind Recording Department* 200 Ivy Street Brookline,Mass.02146 tel(800)682-9200 *ask about tone indexing fot large documents,which is recommended). For large print: Use your xerox,copy machine,your computer,etc. 14 point print or better is large print. For computer disc format: Provide the requester with a disc which contains your text.Ascil,or other formats are generic for blind computer users. Assistive Listening Devices (Includes audio loop systems,hearing aids,etc.). American Loop Systems 43 Davis Road,Suite 11 Belmont,Mass.02178 (617)776-5667 (800)955-7204 Audiological Engineering Company 35 Medford Street Somerville,Mass.02143 (617)623-5562 29 Potomac Technology,Inc. One Church Street, Suite 101 Rockville,MD 20850-4194 800-433-2838 Voice/TTY 301-762-4005 Voice 301-762-0851 TTY 301-762-1892 Fax info@poton-iactech.com Internet:www.potomacte ch.com Interchurch Audio Resources 11 Lynch Street Melrose,Mass.02176 (617)665-1442 National Catalog House For The Deaf 4248 North Kilpatrick Avenue Chicago,Illinois 60641 (312)736-6250 (312)736-5243(TTY) (312)286-7820(fax) (Also sells-close-caption devices,volume control telephones,flashing smoke detectors,fre alarms,flashing doorbells, VCR decoders,hearing aids,etc.) AA&T Burlington Burlington Mall Middlesex Turnpike Burlington,Massachusetts 01803 (617)273-5744 v/tty To Purchase TTY machines AA&T Special Needs Store North Shore Shopping Center North Shore Mall Routes 128 and 114 (508)532-3444 Allied Telecommunications 60 Oxford Road Newton Center,Mass.02159 (617)969-3550 Hartling Communications 7 Sunset Drive Burlington,Mass. (617)272-7634 Richard Doody Metro Communications 80 Lynn Street Everett,Mass.02149 (617)387-9212(sales and service) National Catalog House For The Deaf 4248 North Kilpatrick Avenue Chicago,Illinois 60641 (312)736-6250 (312)736-5243(TTY) 30 (312)286-7820(fax) To obtain descriptive video service(DVS)for video presentations,contact Brian Langlois at the Northeast Independent Living Program(508)687-4288,or WGBH TV in Allston,(617)492-2777. To request a sign language interpreter,call the Massachusetts Commission For The Deaf and Hard of Hearing (MCDHH),Statewide interpreter referral service at(617)727-5106,1(800)882-1155,their address is: MCDHH, 600 Washington Street, Suite 600 Boston,Mass 02111 31 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 4 3. Public Notification The following public notice is posted prominently at public sites and on program brochures and manuals. AMERICANS WITH DISABILITIES ACT PUBLIC NOTICE The Town of North Andover does not discriminate on the basis of disability. Citizens, program applicants„ participants, members of the general public, employees,job applicants„ and others are entitled access to all'Town programs, activities, and services without regard to dlisability. Copies of this notice are available, upon request, in accessible formats (large print, audiotape, Braille, computer disc, etc.) Cour grievance (procedure, self-evaluation, as well as ADA policies, practices, and procedures, are readily available, upon request. This notice is posted prominently at all our sites, and on all program (brochures and manuals. The Town has designated the following person to coordinate its efforts to comply with the ADA. Inquiries, requests, and complaints should be directed to: Gerald Brown„ ASIA Coordinator The Town of North Andover 1600 Osgood St. North Andover„ MA 01845 TEL: (978) 688-9545 FAX (978) 688-9542 gbrowntownofnorthandover.con (Please post prominently W all pubhc facilities), Appendix: ADA Access Self-Evaluation 4 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 4 4. Participation of Individuals/Organizations Representing Disabled Community A consultant team member met with the Disability Commission at a regularly scheduled meeting on May 16, 2013. The Commission reviewed the draft Inventory and its recommendations for improving accessibility. Primary concerns for the Commission were lack of ADA compliant parking at most sites and the lack of accessible features at playgrounds. Notes from the May 16 meeting follow: • Accessible parking means not only signed spaces, but accessible ground conditions as well. For example, where ADA spaces currently exist the ground cover at some locations is not paved, creating an accessibility challenge. • While the Commission is grateful for having an ADA accessible play structure for children, there is a need for more, and at more locations. • An often-overlooked accessibility issue involves the visually impaired. Font size and type should be a consideration in the development of recreation materials, such as flyers, brochures or trail maps. Reading the ADA self-assessment document itself proved difficult for some Commission members. The Commission recommended using serif-fonts at 14pt or 16pt in size when feasible. Members of the Commission along with the ADA Coordinator were asked to review the draft Plan and in particular the completed ADA self assessment in July 2014. Comments are shown in Section 10: Public Comments and were addressed in the final draft Plan. Appendix: ADA Access Self-Evaluation 5 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R E C R E A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 4 Part II Program Accessibility The following is an inventory of facilities under the jurisdiction of the North Andover Conservation Commission and the North Andover Recreation Department. Proposed corrective measures were discussed and approved by the Disabilities Commission. REYNOLDS LOCATION Rea Street and Johnson Street ACREAGE 6 acres OWNER/ MANAGER Recreation Department/ Department of Public Works ACTIVITIES Soccer, Basketball,Playground, Summer Programs SITE AMENITIES Soccer Fields, Basketball Court, 1 Picnic Table, 3 Benches, Playground Equipment REPORTADA ACCESSIBILITY ACCESSIBILITY PROPOSED CORRECTIVE MEASURES No handicapped parking within the Designate handicapped parking spaces with appropriate signage. gravel parking lot on Rea Street No handicapped parking along Designate handicapped parking spaces with appropriate signage. Johnson Street Limited seating at soccer fields Install more benches for sufficient seating arrangements and greater accessibility. Appendix: ADA Access Self-Evaluation 6 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R E C R E A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 4 THOMASCARL • LOCATION Dana Street and Marblehead Street ACREAGE 5.24 acres OWNER/ MANAGER Recreation Department/ Department of Public Works ACTIVITIES Baseball, Basketball, Playground SITE AMENITIES Baseball fields, Basketball court, Playground Equipment, Concession stand, 2 Picnic Tables, 2 Sets of Bleachers REPORTADA ACCESSIBILITY ACCESSIBILITY PROPOSED CORRECTIVE MEASURES Off street parking with no Designate handicapped parking spaces with appropriate signage along handicapped parking Dana Street and Marblehead Street. Access throughout playground and Construct accessible paths that links the playground area to the baseball fields are limited fields. Playground Equipment Equipment is outdated and needs to be upgraded to meet ADA standards. McEVOY FIELD LOCATION Chadwick Street and Sutton Street ACREAGE 3 acres OWNER/ MANAGER Recreation Department/ Department of Public Works ACTIVITIES Baseball, Basketball, Soccer, Playground SITE AMENITIES Baseball fields, Basketball court, Soccer fields,Playground Equipment REPORTADA ACCESSIBILITY ACCESSIBILITY PROPOSED CORRECTIVE MEASURES Off street parking with 1 Handicapped parking with appropriate signage has been provided in handicapped parking space the newly constructed parking lot. Appendix: ADA Access Self-Evaluation 7 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R E C R E A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 4 POND RECREATIONAL LOCATION Sharpner's Pond Road ACREAGE 88 acres OWNER/ MANAGER Recreation Department/ Department of Public Works ACTIVITIES Baseball, Soccer, Lacrosse SITE AMENITIES Baseball fields, Soccer fields, 2 Benches, 2 Bleachers D' ACCESSIBILITY REPORT ACCESSIBILITY PROPOSED CORRECTIVE MEASURES No handicapped parking spaces in Designate handicapped parking spaces with appropriate signage. gravel parking lot PLAYGROUNDSAPLIN LOCATION Clarendon Street ACREAGE 1.8 acres OWNER/ MANAGER Recreation Department/ Department of Public Works ACTIVITIES Baseball, Basketball, Skateboarding, Playground SITE AMENITIES Baseball fields, Skateboarding area,Playground Equipment REPORTADA ACCESSIBILITY ACCESSIBILITY PROPOSED CORRECTIVE MEASURES Off street parking with no Designate handicapped parking spaces with appropriate signage off handicapped parking spaces Clarendon Street. Appendix: ADA Access Self-Evaluation 8 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R E C R E A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 4 DRUMMOND FIELD AND PLAYGROUND LOCATION Johnson Street and Milk Street ACREAGE 5 acres OWNER/ MANAGER Recreation Department and North Andover Youth Services ACTIVITIES Baseball, Softball, Basketball, Skateboarding,Playground SITE AMENITIES Baseball fields, Basketball court, Playground equipment, Skate Park, Summer programs REPORTADA ACCESSIBILITY ACCESSIBILITY PROPOSED CORRECTIVE MEASURES No handicapped parking spaces Designate handicapped parking spaces with appropriate signage. along Milk Street FOSTER • LOCATION Foster Farm- off Boxford Street ACREAGE 10 acres OWNER/ MANAGER Department of Public Works ACTIVITIES Soccer SITE AMENITIES Soccer fields, 8 Benches D' ACCESSIBILITY REPORT ACCESSIBILITY PROPOSED CORRECTIVE MEASURES No handicapped parking spaces in Designate handicapped parking spaces with appropriate signage. gravel parking lot Appendix: ADA Access Self-Evaluation 9 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R E C R E A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 4 GROGAN'S FIELD LOCATION Baldwin Street and Gilbert Street ACREAGE 4.7 acres OWNER/ MANAGER Recreation Department/ Department of Public Works ACTIVITIES Baseball, Basketball, Playground SITE AMENITIES Baseball fields, Basketball court, Playground Equipment, Concession stand D' ACCESSIBILITY REPORT ACCESSIBILITY PROPOSED CORRECTIVE MEASURES No handicapped Designate handicapped parking spaces with appropriate signage. parking spaces No drinking Add drinking fountain to meet ADA standards for accessibility. fountain GALLAGHER FIELD LOCATION Dale Street ACREAGE 3 acres OWNER/ MANAGER Recreation Department ACTIVITIES Baseball, Soccer, Lacrosse SITE AMENITIES Baseball fields, Soccer field D' ACCESSIBILITY REPORT ACCESSIBILITY PROPOSED CORRECTIVE MEASURES No handicapped parking spaces Designate handicapped parking spaces with appropriate signage. Access to field is limited by lack of Improve access to the fields with gravel or paved pathway/ramps. accessible pathways No drinking fountain Install drinking fountain to meet ADA standards for accessibility. Appendix: ADA Access Self-Evaluation 10 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R E C R E A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 4 STEVENS POND BEACH AREA LOCATION Stevens Street ACREAGE 3 acres OWNER/ MANAGER Recreation Department ACTIVITIES Swimming, Summer Programs SITE AMENITIES Beach, Life guards, Concession stand, Bathrooms / changing area, Swing Set,Paved parking lot REPORTADA ACCESSIBILITY ACCESSIBILITY PROPOSED CORRECTIVE MEASURES 3 handicapped parking spaces in 3 handicapped parking spaces with appropriate signage and access to the parking lot beach and bathroom facilities. New Bath House built in 2008 is New building was built in 2008 and is ADA accessible,including ADA ADA compliant and fully compliant bathroom facilities. This project was funded through the accessible North Andover Community Preservation Committee. Old swing set Install new swing set/playground equipment meeting ADA standards. TOWN FARM AND TOWNFOREST LOCATION Dale Street, South Bradford Street, Carriage Chase Road ACREAGE 159 acres OWNER/ MANAGER Conservation Commission/ North Andover Youth Service ACTIVITIES Walking, Hiking, Trail running, Snow shoeing, XC skiing, Hunting (limited), Rope Course, Biking SITE AMENITIES Trails, Grassed parking lot, High and low ropes course D' ACCESSIBILITY REPORT ACCESSIBILITY PROPOSED CORRECTIVE MEASURES New parking lot has a dedicated Handicapped parking spot with appropriate signage has been provided in handicapped parking spot in the new parking lot. Trail routes not accessible Maintain trails and install ramps /bridges where needed. Appendix: ADA Access Self-Evaluation 11 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R E C R E A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 4 OSGOOD HILL LOCATION Osgood Street ACREAGE 153 acres OWNER/ MANAGER Conservation Commission ACTIVITIES Walking, Hiking, Trail running, Snow shoeing, XC skiing, Biking SITE AMENITIES Trails REPORTADA ACCESSIBILITY ACCESSIBILITY PROPOSED CORRECTIVE MEASURES No handicapped parking spaces Designate handicapped parking spaces with appropriate signage. Trail routes not accessible Improve existing trail routes to include accessible paths and provide ramps. Lack of signage Install more trail signs. HALF MILE HILL AND SUMMIT LOCATION Off Osgood Street-through Edgewood Farms ACREAGE 67 acres OWNER/ MANAGER Conservation Commission ACTIVITIES Walking, Hiking, Trail running, Snow shoeing, XC skiing, Sledding, Horseback riding, Bird watching, Bike riding SITE AMENITIES Trails, Vista REPORTADA ACCESSIBILITY ACCESSIBILITY PROPOSED CORRECTIVE MEASURES Extremely limited parking on dirt Create a parking area that fits up to eight vehicles into the landscape and / gravel parking area designate hanndicapped parking spaces with appropriate signage. No prominent trails Construct trail system that links Half Mile Hill to Osgood Hill and to access Lake Cochichewick. Lack of signage Install signs in appropriate locations. Appendix: ADA Access Self-Evaluation 12 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R E C R E A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 4 MAZURENKO FARM CONSERVATION LOCATION Bradford Street ACREAGE 104.5 acres OWNER/ MANAGER Conservation Commission ACTIVITIES Walking, Hiking, Trail running, Snow shoeing, XC skiing, Sledding, Bird watching SITE AMENITIES Trails, Bird boxes, Gravel parking lot D' ACCESSIBILITY REPORT ACCESSIBILITY PROPOSED CORRECTIVE MEASURES No handicapped parking spaces Designate handicapped parking spaces with appropriate signage. Trailhead from parking lot is not Develop /maintain accessible trails and install bridges to cross over accessible stream. Granite stairs at parking lot are not Granite stairs need to be extracted and reset for a proper fit. level POND CONSERVATION LOCATION Great Pond Road/ Route 133 ACREAGE 15 acres OWNER/ MANAGER Conservation Commission ACTIVITIES Walking, Hiking, Trail running, Snow shoeing, XC skiing, Bird watching, Fishing SITE AMENITIES Trails, Pond D' ACCESSIBILITY REPORT ACCESSIBILITY PROPOSED CORRECTIVE MEASURES Off street parking with no Designate handicapped parking spaces with appropriate signage. handicapped parking Appendix: ADA Access Self-Evaluation 13 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R E C R E A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 4 CARTER HILL CONSERVATION LOCATION Bradford Street ACREAGE 27 acres OWNER/ MANAGER Conservation Commission ACTIVITIES Walking, Hiking, Trail running, Snow shoeing, XC skiing, Sledding, Bird watching SITE AMENITIES Trails, Vista ACCESSIBILITY PROPOSED CORRECTIVE MEASURES No handicapped parking spaces in Designate handicapped parking spaces with appropriate signage. gravel parking area No handicapped parking spaces Designate handicapped parking spaces with appropriate signage along Marblehead Street Access throughout playground and Construct accessible paths that link the playground area to the baseball fields are limited fields. Playground Equipment Equipment is outdated and needs to be upgraded to meet ADA standards. FOSTERBRUIN LOCATION Foster Street ACREAGE 66 acres OWNER/ MANAGER Conservation Commission ACTIVITIES Walking, Hiking, Snow shoeing,XC skiing, Bird watching SITE AMENITIES Trails, Vista REPORTADA ACCESSIBILITY ACCESSIBILITY PROPOSED CORRECTIVE MEASURES Off street parking is extremely Designate parking area with a handicapped parking space. limited No prominent trails Construct trail network that links both properties. Appendix: ADA Access Self-Evaluation 14 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R E C R E A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 4 Lack of signage Install trail signs in appropriate locations. JAMES SWAMP RECREATION AREA LOCATION Johnson Street at Reynolds Field ACREAGE 47 acres OWNER/ MANAGER Conservation Commission ACTIVITIES Walking, Hiking, Trail running, Biking, Snow Shoeing SITE AMENITIES Trails REPORTADA ACCESSIBILITY ACCESSIBILITY PROPOSED CORRECTIVE MEASURES Trailhead Trailhead is hidden by trees and needs to be maintained. Signage needs to be located in a more prominent location. Trail routes not completely Improve existing trails to improve accessibility. accessible Appendix: ADA Access Self-Evaluation 15 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 4 Part III Employment Practices The following letter from the North Andover, Director of Human Resources attests that the Town of North Andover's employment practices are in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. North Andover's Employment Policies can be found in Part I, 2. along with the town's Grievance Procedure. Appendix: ADA Access Self-Evaluation 16 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0 P E N S P A C E A N D R E C R E A T 1 0 N P L A N 2 0 1 4 TOWN OF N(UtT11 ANIH)VEIR (MTKT 0f° Human Resommes IN?MAINS I RLK]' NOBIA I ANf)()\/IK, NIASSACMJM (AM) lkwky klephone(1-478)WjS8-9526 lax (97816=656 ig June 18. 2014 1 lo 1ht'. hao dint fico )ovm ol'Noith Anl"eCs emphy"win pmokw nw icy mmNomv "41, 0w Arnvricmr, �eilh f)isaN1ufic,,N,,%cj, i,.............. ... ..... Dvm, Appendix: ADA Access Self-Evaluation 17 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 B. Open Space Inventory Appendices APPENDIX Town-Owned Land Name/Location Parcel ID Owner/Manager Current Use Protection Type Recreation Condition Public Grant Used Size(Acres) Zoning Potential American Legion Beach 037.0-0004 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/Rec Dept Playground&Swimming Yes Good 1.71 R3 Ann Sargent School 038.0-0255 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 9.85 Ann Sargent School 038.0-0256 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 4.96 Baseball,Basketball,Skateboarding Aplin Playground 069.0-0009 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/Rec Dept and a Playground Yes Good 0.331 R4 Baseball,Basketball,Skateboarding Aplin Playground 069.0-0014 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/Rec Dept and a Playground Yes Good 0.32 R4 Baseball,Basketball,Skateboarding Aplin Playground 069.0-0017 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/Rec Dept and a Playground Yes Good 0.33 R4 Baseball,Basketball,Skateboarding Aplin Playground 069.0-0018 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/Rec Dept and a Playground Yes Good 0.73 R4 Baseball,Basketball,Skateboarding Aplin Playground 069.0-0020 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/Rec Dept and a Playground Yes Good 0.251 R4 Soccer,Baseball,football,Basketball Atkinson School 045.13-0003 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/School Dept and a Playground Yes Good 0.10 R4 B&M Railroad 075.0-0002 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Yes Good 24.76 B&M Railroad 077.0-0009 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Yes Good 10.92 B&M Railroad 077.0-0010 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Yes Good 2.19 B&M Railroad 106.0-0025 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Yes Good 1.8 Boxford Street 105.0-0021 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Yes Excellent 70.13 Boxford Street 105.0-0028 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Deed Yes Excellent 4.6 R1 Bradstreet School 029.0-0023 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Yes IGood 1.09 Bridle Path 064.0-0073 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Yes Good 3.01 Bridle Path 104.0-0078 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Yes Good 0.50 Brookview Estates PRD 105.A-0004 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Footpath Article 97 Yes Good 32.36 R1 Candlestick Road- Giallanella 106.A-0092 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.94 Candlestick Road- Giallanella 106.A-0115 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 1.08 Baseball,Basketball and a Carl Thomas Park 006.0-0009 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Playground Yes Good 1.9 R4 Baseball,Basketball and a Carl Thomas Park 010.0-0034 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Playground Yes Good 1.26 R4 Baseball,Basketball and a Carl Thomas Park 010.0-0060 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Playground Yes Good 1.61 R4 Carter Field Road PRD 062.0-0140 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/Rec Dept Hiking/Soccer Deed Yes Good 8.19 R1/Watershed Carter Field Road PRD 062.0-0159 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/Rec Dept Hiking/Soccer Deed Yes Good 3.83 R1/Watershed Carter Hill 062.0-0005 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/CC Trails CR Yes Excellent State Self Help OS 30.22 R1 Cricket Lane 038.0-0046 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 9.61 Cyr's Recycling Center& Recreational Fields 108.A-0004 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Soccer,Baseball,Hiking Trails Deed Yes Good Gift 2.34 13&R2 Cyr's Recycling Center& Recreational Fields 108.A-0005 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Deed Yes Good Gift 18.29 13&R2 Cyr's Recycling Center& Recreational Fields 108.A-0010 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Deed Yes Good Gift 7.68 13&R2 Cyr's Recycling Center& Recreational Fields 108.A-0011 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Deed Yes Good Gift 15.27 13&R2 Cyr's Recycling Center& Recreational Fields 108.A-0012 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Deed Yes Good Gift 5.47 13&R2 Cyr's Recycling Center& Recreational Fields 108.0-0010 ITOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER I IDeed lYes IGood IGift 22.4113&R2 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2015 APPENDIX Town-Owned Land Name/Location Parcel ID Owner/Manager Current Use Protection Type Recreation Condition Public Grant Used Size(Acres) Zoning Potential Cyr's Recycling Center& Recreational Fields 108.0-0011 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Deed Yes Good Gift 10.22 13&R2 Cyr's Recycling Center& Recreational Fields 108.0-0012 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Deed Yes Good Gift 3.51 13&R2 Cyr's Recycling Center& Recreational Fields 108.0-0023 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Deed Yes Good Gift 0.72 13&R2 Cyr's Recycling Center& Recreational Fields 108.0-0062 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Deed Yes Good Gift 2.4 13&R2 Dale Street 037.13-0065 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 1.24 Foster Farm&Bruin Hill 104.13-0037 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/CC Yes Excellent 18.1 R1 Foster Farm&Bruin Hill 104.13-0038 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/Rec Dept Soccer Yes Excellent 0.65 R1 Foster Farm&Bruin Hill 104.13-0042 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/CC Yes Excellent 1.68 R1 Foster Farm&Bruin Hill 104.D-0043 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/CC Yes Excellent 37.42 R1 Foster Street 104.13-0173 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/CC Yes Excellent 15.46 R1 Foxwood PRD 065.0-0020 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/CC Passive Rec Deed Yes Good 2.64 R2 Foxwood PRD 065.0-0039 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/CC Passive Rec Deed Yes Good 28.75 R2 Franklin School 047.0-0134 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/School Dept Baseball and a Playground Yes Good 9.5 Granville Lane 106.A-0157 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 4.47 Gray Street(ConCom) 107.D-0032 TOWN OF ANDOVER/CC Good 3.13 Great Pond Road 035.0-0021 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Fishing,Water Access CR Yes Good 1.08 R1&Watershed Great Pond Road 035.0-0022 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Fishing,Water Access CR Yes Good 1.36 R1&Watershed Great Pond Road 035.0-0044 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Fishing,Water Access CR Yes Good 1.24 R2 Great Pond Road 035.0-0109 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Fishing,Water Access CR Yes Good 0.11 Great Pond Road 037.A-0055 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/DPW Fishing,Water Access CR Yes IGood 4.24 R1&Watershed Greene Street 026.0-0002 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Baseball and Basketball Yes Good 2.33 R1 Grogan Field 013.0-0033 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/Rec Dept Active Recreation Yes Good 4.01 Half Mile Hill 035.0-0024 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/CC Trails CR Yes Excellent State Self Help OS 11.26 R2 Half Mile Hill 035.0-0025 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/CC Trails CR Yes Excellent State Self Help OS 2.74 R2 Half Mile Hill 035.0-0033 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/CC Trails CR Yes Excellent State Self Help OS 2.59 R2 Half Mile Hill 036.0-0021 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/CC Trails CR Yes Excellent State Self Help OS 2.5 R2 Soccer,Baseball,Softball,Football, Basketball,Tennis,Volleyball and High School 083.0-0006 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/School Dept Track Yes Good 0.32 R2 Soccer,Baseball,Softball,Football, Basketball,Tennis,Volleyball and High School 084.0-0029 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/School Dept Track Yes Good 3.89 R2 Soccer,Baseball,Softball,Football, Basketball,Tennis,Volleyball and High School 092.0-0002 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/School Dept Track Yes Good 0.40 R2 Soccer,Baseball,Softball,Football, Basketball,Tennis,Volleyball and High School 092.0-0003 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/School Dept Track Yes Good 10.76 R2 Soccer,Baseball,Softball,Football, Basketball,Tennis,Volleyball and High School 094.0-0003 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/School Dept Track Yes Good 18.08 R2 Soccer,Baseball,Softball,Football, Basketball,Tennis,Volleyball and High School 094.0-0004 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/School Dept Track Yes Good 3.07 R2 Soccer,Baseball,Softball,Football, Basketball,Tennis,Volleyball and High School 094.0-0005 ITOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/School Dept ITrack I lYes IGood 1 1 2.62 R2 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2015 APPENDIX Town-Owned Land Name/Location Parcel ID Owner/Manager Current Use Protection Type Recreation Condition Public Grant Used Size(Acres) Zoning Potential Soccer,Baseball,Softball,Football, Basketball,Tennis,Volleyball and High School 100.0-0005 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/School Dept Track Yes Good 7.13 R2 Ingalls Street 106.13-0020 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Passive Rec Yes Good Unknown 4.62 R1 James Swamp&Reynolds Playground 038.0-0098 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/CC Soccer,Basketball and a Playground Yes I Excellent 48.161 R2 Jared III PRD 106.A-0220 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/CC None Deed Yes Good 5.14 R1 Jared IV PRD 105.0-0077 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/CC None Deed Yes Good 23.9 R1 Jerad IV PRD 105.0-0057 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/CC None Deed Yes Good 47.93 R1 Johnny Cake Street 107.A-0227 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 3.23 R1 Softball,Basketball and a Kittredge School 058.13-0001 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/School Dept Playground Yes Good 6.03 RO Lost Pond PRD 104.13-0015 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Passive Rec AR&Unknown Yes Good 71 R1 Lost Pond PRD 104.13-0024 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Passive Rec AR&Unknown Yes Good 0.17 R1 Mazurenko Farm 062.0-0008 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/CC Trails Yes Excellent State Self Help OS 104.7 RO Softball,Basketball and a McEvoy Park 074.0-0043 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Playground Yes Good 0.6 RO McEvoy Park 080.0-0034 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Soccer,Softball and a Playground Yes Excellent CPA 4.22 RO Middle School 044.0-0042 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Yes Good 0.09 RO Middle School 057.0-0013 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Yes Good 0.41 RO Middle School 057.0-0017 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Yes Good 0.41 RO Middle School 057.0-0022 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Yes Good 26.59 RO North Andover Estates PRD 098.13-0001 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/CC None Deed Yes Good 4.95 RO North Andover Estates PRD 098.13-0065 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/CC None Deed Yes Good 9.06 RO North Andover Estates PRD 098.13-0067 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/CC None Deed Yes Good 0.33 RO North Andover Estates PRD 098.13-0069 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/CC None Deed Yes Good 8.09 RO North Andover Heights PRD 098.13-0006 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER None Deed Yes Good 9.821 RO Olympic Lane 106.13-0145 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.89 R1 Osgood Hill 035.0-0023 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/CC Trails CR Yes Excellent 150.29 RO Ousler Property 036.0-0025 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER CR Yes Good CPA 2 RO Ousler Property 036.0-0026 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER CR Yes Good CPA 11.54 RO Parson Barnard House 058.0-0005 NORTH ANDOVER HISTORICAL SO 6 Patriots Memorial Park 043.0-0008 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Passive Recreation Deed Yes Excellent Gift 2.69 RO Pine Ridge Road 065.0-0131 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 1.65 RO Pinewood PRD 065.0-0224 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/CC None Deed Yes Good 14.45 RO Pleasant St--Damn and Lakefront 037.0-0002 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.71 RO Pleasant St--Damn and Lakefront 037.0-0050 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 2.33 RO Rea Street-Rear 038.0-0324 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Yes Good 1.29 RO Rea's Pond Conservation Area 062.0-0022 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/CC Yes Good 13 RO Riverview Street 072.0-0005 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Passive Recreation Yes Good 1.05 RO Salem Forest IV PRD 106.0-0038 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Deed Good 23.8 R1 Salem Forest IV PRD 106.0-0127 ITOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER I I Deed I IGood 1 0.45 R1 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2015 APPENDIX Town-Owned Land Name/Location Parcel ID Owner/Manager Current Use Protection Type Recreation Condition Public Grant Used Size(Acres) Zoning Potential Salem Forest IV PRD 106.0-0128 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Deed Good 3.24 R1 Settler's Ridge PRD 061.0-0103 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Passive Rec Deed Yes Good 5 RO Settler's Ridge PRD 061.0-0115 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Passive Rec Deed Yes Good Gift 0.52 RO Seven Oaks--Sugarcane Lane PRD 106.A-0260 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/CC None Deed Yes Good 18.42 R1 Stevens Street 096.0-0005 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/CC Yes Good 1.03 RO Sunnyridge 035.0-0110 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER CR 10.55 RO Thomson School 015.0-0049 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Playground Yes Good 3.09 RO Town Common 059.0-0019 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Picknicking and Various Sports Deed Yes Excellent Gift 8.61 RO Town Farm/Forest 064.0-0009 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Trails Yes Good 38.79 RO Town Farm/Forest 064.0-0018 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/CC Trails Yes Excellent 15.011 RO Town Farm/Forest 064.0-0020 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/CC Trails Yes Excellent 85.48 RO Town Farm/Forest 064.0-0064 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/CC Trails Yes Excellent 21.22 RO Town Farm/Forest-Con Com 037.13-0002 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/CC Trails Yes Excellent 11.88 RO Town Farm/Forest-Con Com 104.D-0013 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/CC Trails Yes Excellent 3.09 R1 Windrush Farm 105.A-0009 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/CC Trails CR Yes Excellent State Self Help OS 11.55 R1 Winter Street 104.13-0083 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Yes Good 1.11 R1 Winter Street 104.13-0116 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Yes Good 0.98 R1 Winter Street 104.13-0117 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Yes Good 1.07 R1 Wintergreen Drive 104.13-0205 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Excellent Gift 3.32 R1 Youth Center/Drummond Playground 065.0-0132 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 1.09 RO Youth Center/Drummond Baseball,Softball,Basketball and a Playground 096.0-0029 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/Rec Dept Playground Yes Good 0.50 RO Youth Center/Drummond Baseball,Softball,Basketball and a Playground 096.0-0030 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/Rec Dept Playground Yes Good 0.71 RO Youth Center/Drummond Baseball,Softball,Basketball and a Playground 096.0-0032 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/Rec Dept Playground Yes Good 4.34 RO 012.0-0006 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.07 RO 012.0-0007 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.06 RO 024.0-0034 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 2.17 RO 029.0-0034 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 1 RO 029.0-0035 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.28 RO 035.0-0028 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.15 RO 035.0-0034 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER CR 12.12 RO 036.0-0001 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER CR 33.68 RO 037.0-0009 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 1.07 RO 040.0-0014 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.33 RO 043.0-0007 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.92 RO 044.0-0029 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.09 RO 044.0-0030 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.55 RO 047.0-0049 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.47 RO 057.0-0026 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.62 RO 057.0-0034 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.67 RO 058.0-0019 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 1.1 RO North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2015 APPENDIX Town-Owned Land Name/Location Parcel ID Owner/Manager Current Use Protection Type Recreation Condition Public Grant Used Size(Acres) Zoning Potential 058.0-0060 NORTH ANDOVER HISTORICAL SO 0.89 058.A-0001 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.64 RO 058.A-0002 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.60 RO 058.A-0005 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.55 RO 058.A-0006 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.841 RO 058.A-0007 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.781 RO 058.A-0008 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.92 RO 058.A-0009 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.52 RO 058.A-0010 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.22 RO 058.A-0011 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.20 RO 058.A-0012 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.29 RO 058.A-0013 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.69 RO 058.A-0014 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 1.061 RO 058.13-0037 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 1.53 RO 059.0-0047 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.08 RO 061.0-0020 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.72 RO 065.0-0176 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 1.42 RO 069.0-0021 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.11 RO 078.0-0003 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 2.39 RO 081.0-0003 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.16 RO 094.0-0002 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 3.36 RO 096.0-0011 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.54 RO 096.0-0027 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.16 RO 097.0-0011 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 2.05 RO 097.0-0012 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 1.73 RO 104.13-0023 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER/CC Yes Good 1.4 R1 104.D-0038 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 27.62 R1 104.D-0097 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.9 R1 105.A-0010 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER CR 55.4 R1 105.A-0012 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER CR 3.61 R1 105.A-0014 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER CR 45.73 R1 105.A-0016 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER CR 4.66 R1 105.0-0081 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 63.57 R1 106.A-0211 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.83 R1 106.A-0212 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 1.03 R1 106.13-0198 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.93 R1 107.A-0070 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.91 R1 107.A-0201 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 1.72 R1 107.D-0096 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 1.02 R1 108.A-0028 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.21 R1 109.0-0004 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.95 R1 109.0-0028 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 0.82 R1 Total 1,606.94 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2015 APPENDIX Non-Profit Land Owner/Manager Name/Location Parcel ID Protection Type Size(Acres) Zoning Essex County Green Belt Ayers Cedar Swamp AyersCedarSwamp-01 Unavailable to Essex County Green Belt Bailey 026.0-0021 10.88 TO Essex County Green Belt Bruin Hill 104.13-0044 14.96 T1 Essex County Green Belt Bruin Hill 104.0-0030 69.59 T1 Essex County Green Belt Chaplin Nike ChaplinNike-01 Unavailable tC Essex County Green Belt Cudhea 090.13-0029 16.67 TO Essex County Green Belt Dolan Parcel 090.13-0012 15.15 TO Essex County Green Belt ECGA 104.0-0027 9.47 T1 Essex County Green Belt Farnsworth Res 104.D-0010 17.75 T1 Essex County Green Belt Farnsworth Res 104.D-0012 69.52 T1 Essex County Green Belt Fish Cedar Swamp FishCedarSwamp-01 Unavailable tF Essex County Green Belt Forest Cedar Swamp 105.A-0008 6.75 T1 Essex County Green Belt Foster Cedar Swamp FosterCedar-01 Unavailable tF Essex County Green Belt Porter Peabody Porte rPeabody-01 CR Unavailable tP Essex County Green Belt Price Price-01 Unavailable tP Essex County Green Belt Price Price-02 Unavailable tP Essex County Green Belt Purgatory Swamp 104.0-0029 24.35 T1 Essex County Green Belt Rebecca Woodlot RebeccaWoodlot-01 Unavailable tR Essex County Green Belt Wilmot Lot WilmotLot-01 Unavailable TW Essex County Green Belt 104.D-0155 2.52 T1 MASSACHUSETTS LAND 107.D-0017 4.01 T1 MASSACHUSETTS LAND 107.D-0018 2.48 T1 MASSACHUSETTS LAND 107.D-0019 1.23 T1 MASSACHUSETTS LAND CONSERVAT 107.D-0011 22.11 T1 TRUSTEES OF NORTH ANDOVER 096.0-0040 1.73 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Stevens 096.0-0002 CR 10.6 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Stevens Coolidge Place 023.0-0002 36.18 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Stevens Coolidge Place 046.0-0007 0.32 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Stevens Coolidge Place 046.0-0008 4.12 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Stevens Coolidge Place 046.0-0017 2.31 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Stevens Coolidge Place 046.0-0019 8.84 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Stevens Coolidge Place 046.0-0020 2.78 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Stevens Coolidge Place 046.0-0021 2.28 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Stevens Coolidge Place 046.0-0032 8.57 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Stevens Coolidge Place 046.0-0033 5.75 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Stevens Coolidge Place 046.0-0034 1.43 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Stevens Coolidge Place 046.0-0044 0.12 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Stevens Coolidge Place 059.0-0011 1.18 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Stevens Coolidge Place 059.0-0012 0.36 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Stevens Coolidge Place 059.0-0013 0.66 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Stevens Coolidge Place 059.0-0014 1.14 FO North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2015 APPENDIX Non-Profit Land Owner/Manager Name/Location Parcel ID Protection Type Size(Acres) Zoning TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Stevens Coolidge Place 059.0-0017 16.74 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Stevens Coolidge Place 059.0-0026 2.36 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Stevens Coolidge Place 059.0-0030 0.21 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Stevens Coolidge Place 059.0-0033 3.92 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Stevens Coolidge Place 059.0-0034 2.27 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Stevens Coolidge Place 059.0-0035 3.8 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Stevens Coolidge Place 059.0-0099 2.14 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Stevens Lots-(Near Town Common) 095.0-0002 9.91 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Stevens Lots-(Near Town Common) 096.0-0037 0.93 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Stevens Lots-(Near Town Common) 096.0-0073 10.51 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Ward Reservation 025.0-0003 1.32 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Ward Reservation 025.0-0052 9.94 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Ward Reservation 107.0-0013 18.17 F1 TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Ward Reservation 107.0-0015 16.34 F1 TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Ward Reservation 107.0-0031 4.16 F1 TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Ward Reservation 107.0-0033 10.57 F1 TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Ward Reservation 107.0-0034 5.46 F1 TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Ward Reservation 107.0-0035 16.9 F1 TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Ward Reservation 107.0-0037 3.3 F1 TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Ward Reservation 107.0-0038 3.24 F1 TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Ward Reservation 107.0-0039 4.08 F1 TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Ward Reservation 107.0-0040 1.82 F1 TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Ward Reservation 107.D-0016 3.03 F1 TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Ward Reservation 107.D-0020 1.28 F1 TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Ward Reservation 107.D-0037 34.29 F1 TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Ward Reservation 107.D-0038 13.34 F1 TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Ward Reservation 107.D-0039 21.45 F1 TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Ward Reservation 107.D-0040 53.96 F1 TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Ward Reservation 107.D-0041 3.19 F1 TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Ward Reservation 107.D-0043 2.25 F1 TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Weir Hill 036.0-0007 25.42 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Weir Hill 036.0-0008 151.44 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Weir Hill 036.0-0009 25.35 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Weir Hill 036.0-0010 5.95 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Weir Hill 036.0-0011 0.99 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS Weir Hill 036.0-0015 13.37 FO TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS 059.0-0003 2.34 FO 107.0-0032 77.46 Total(approx.) 959.015 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2015 APPENDIX State-Owned Properties Name/Location Parcel ID Size(Acres) Abutting Cyr Recycling Center 090.B-0004 2.SS Abutting Cyr Recycling Center 108.A-0003 91.02 Abutting Cyr Recycling Center 108.0-0045 26.19 Airport 034.0-0018 9.73 Airport 034.0-0021 14.49 Airport 034.0-0022 13.02 Boxford State Forest 090.13-0011 289.52 Boxford State Forest 10S.D-0179 3.01 Cedar Swamp 10S.D-0001 180.46 Harold Parker State Forest 106.B-0024 22.52 Harold Parker State Forest 106.13-0214 18.74 Harold Parker State Forest 106.13-0215 11.9 Harold Parker State Forest 106.13-0216 16 Harold Parker State Forest 106.13-0217 16.74 Harold Parker State Forest 106.0-0003 14.19 Harold Parker State Forest 106.0-0004 3.41 Harold Parker State Forest 106.0-0005 1.04 Harold Parker State Forest 106.0-0007 34.24 Harold Parker State Forest 106.0-0008 11.83 Harold Parker State Forest 106.0-0009 13.33 Harold Parker State Forest 106.0-0011 25.38 Harold Parker State Forest 106.0-0012 14.09 Harold Parker State Forest 106.0-0013 4.76 Harold Parker State Forest 106.0-0014 2.69 Harold Parker State Forest 106.0-0015 5.81 Harold Parker State Forest 106.0-0016 15.01 Harold Parker State Forest 106.0-0017 12.98 Harold Parker State Forest 106.0-0030 10.57 Harold Parker State Forest 106.0-0032 13.85 Harold Parker State Forest 106.0-0043 76.1 Harold Parker State Forest 106.0-0049 0.45 Harold Parker State Forest 106.D-0002 8.14 Harold Parker State Forest 106.D-0003 5.76 Harold Parker State Forest 106.D-0004 12.57 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2015 APPENDIX State-Owned Properties Name/Location Parcel ID Size(Acres) Harold Parker State Forest 106.D-0005 11.05 Harold Parker State Forest 106.D-0006 5.11 Harold Parker State Forest 106.D-0007 7.7 Harold Parker State Forest 106.D-0009 8.45 Harold Parker State Forest 106.D-0010 32.53 Harold Parker State Forest 106.D-0013 31.36 Harold Parker State Forest 106.D-0014 12 Harold Parker State Forest 106.D-0015 9.74 Harold Parker State Forest 106.D-0016 11.58 Harold Parker State Forest 106.D-0018 4.07 Harold Parker State Forest 106.D-0019 2.18 Harold Parker State Forest 106.D-0021 4.88 Harold Parker State Forest 106.D-0029 6.1 Harold Parker State Forest 107.6-0024 42.77 Harold Parker State Forest 107.6-0025 12.06 Harold Parker State Forest 107.6-0026 20.61 Harold Parker State Forest 108.0-0040 27.81 Harold Parker State Forest 108.0-0041 271.47 Harold Parker State Forest 108.0-0042 24.95 Harold Parker State Forest 108.0-0043 29 Harold Parker State Forest 109.0-0027 1.66 Harold Parker State Forest 109.0-0033 326.98 1-495 003.0-0014 2.15 Porter Peabody 105.A-0015 17.66 Winter Street (State) 104.A-0021 36.1 Winter Street (State) 104.A-0022 3.35 Winter Street (State) 104.A-0023 1.35 Winter Street (State) 104.A-0024 2.45 108.0-0044 236.76 108.C-0046 15.03 109.0-0001 375.35 Total 2596.34 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2015 APPENDIX Private Land Name/Location Parcel ID Owner/Manager Protection Size(Acres) Zoning Type 16 Berry St 106.D-0033 FIORE, FRANK G JR, ET AL,TR CR 27.01 N1 235,243&245 Great Pond Road 037.0-0053 FOSTER, MICHAEL &EDEE E FOSTER CR 2.18 CO 235,243&245 Great Pond Road 037.0-0054 BOYKO,STEPHEN &JUDITH CR 2.5 PO 235,243&245 Great Pond Road 037.0-0055 SAIMOTO, HIROSHI&IKUKO SAIMOTO CR 2.35 10 316 Great Pond Road 037.A-0053 KARRAS,BILL CR 1.32 LO Adams 104.13-0139 ADAMS,GEORGE BLAKE Ch61B 10.99 R1 Adams 104.13-0140 ADAMS,GEORGE BLAKE Ch61B 1.06 R1 Adams 104.13-0141 ADAMS,GEORGE BLAKE Ch61B 1.03 R1 Barker Farm 034.0-0010 RED BARN TRUST Ch61A 40.94 RO Barker Farm 034.0-0012 BARKER,ELIZABETH, BARKER,K Ch61A 16.87 10 Barker Farm 061.0-0005 BARKER THREE TRUST Ch61A 46.51 EO Barker Farm 061.0-0006 RED BARN TRUST Ch61A 10.61 RO Barker Farm 061.0-0010 Ch61A 2.93 Barker Farm 061.0-0078 BARKER,GEORGE R,JR Ch61A 2.6600 Barker Farm 061.0-0079 BARKER,GEORGE R,JR Ch61A 2.03 00 Barker Farm 061.0-0080 BARKER,GEORGE R,JR Ch61A 2.55 00 Barker Farm 061.0-0081 BARKER,GEORGE R,JR Ch61A 2.1 00 Barker Farm 061.0-0082 BARKER,GEORGE R,JR Ch61A 1.97 00 Barker Farm 061.0-0088 BARKER,ELIZABETH Ch61A 1.59 10 Barker Farm 062.0-0160 BARKER,GEORGE R,JR 3.3400 Boston Hill 107.A-0284 BRIGHTVIEW NORTH ANDOVER,LLC CR 33.27 1 Briar Hill Farm 104.D-0041 BRIAR HILL FARM TRUST Ch61A 1.65 1 Bridges Lane 104.D-0123 LFFH REALTY TRUST Ch61B 15.54 Y1 Carter Field PRD 062.0-0158 CARTER FIELD LLC 1 LO Cobblestone Crossing PRD 046.0-0043 Cobbleston Realty Trust/Walter J.Schuman 0.43 0 Cobblestone Crossing PRD 046.0-0102 Cobbleston Realty Trust/Walter J.Schuman 1.360 Cobblestone Crossing PRD 046.0-0103 Cobbleston Realty Trust/Walter J.Schuman 0.55 0 Cobblestone Crossing PRD 059.0-0090 Cobbleston Realty Trust/Walter J.Schuman 0.9 0 Cobblestone Crossing PRD 059.0-0091 Cobbleston Realty Trust/Walter J.Schuman 0.32 0 Currier 104.A-0007 CURRIER REALTY TRUST Ch61A 2.18 Al Farnum Farm 106.0-0026 FARNUM, BENJAMIN G Ch61A 2.1 N1 Farnum Farm 106.0-0027 FARNUM, BENJAMIN G Ch61A 4.37 N1 Farnum Farm 106.0-0034 FARNUM, BENJAMIN G Ch61A 4.47 N1 Farnum Farm 106.0-0035 FARNUM, BENJAMIN G Ch61A 2.46 N1 Farnum Farm 106.0-0041 FARNUM, BENJAMIN G Ch61A 12.66 N1 Farnum Farm 106.0-0042 FARNUM, BENJAMIN A Ch61A 7.32 N1 Farnum Farm 106.0-0045 FARNUM, BENJAMIN A Ch61A 7.31 N1 Farnum Farm 106.0-0046 BGF TRUST Ch61A 5.65 Farnum Farm 106.0-0047 BGF TRUST Ch61A 19.17 North Andover Open Space Recreation Plan 2015 APPENDIX Private Land Name/Location Parcel ID Owner/Manager Protection Size(Acres) Zoning Type Farnum Farm 106.D-0011 FARNUM, BENJAMIN A Ch61A 13.15 N1 Farnum Farm 106.D-0012 FARNUM,JOHN C Ch61A 3.78 H1 Farnum Farm 106.D-0020 FARNUM, BENJAMIN A Ch61A 7.45 N1 Farnum Farm 106.D-0027 BGF TRUST Ch61A 12.05 Farnum Farm 106.D-0028 BGF TRUST Ch61A 23.12 Farnum Farm 106.D-0030 BGF TRUST Ch61A 29.83 Farnum Farm 106.D-0031 BGF TRUST Ch61A 1.68 Farnum Farm 106.D-0036 FARNUM,JOHN C Ch61A 20.01 H1 Farnum Farm 107.A-0012 BGF TRUST Ch61A 16.48 Farnum Farm 107.A-0014 BGF TRUST Ch61A 3.42 Farnum Farm 107.A-0015 FARNUM,BENJAMIN A Ch61A 2.69 N1 Farnum Farm 107.A-0016 FARNUM,BENJAMIN A Ch61A 6.28 N1 Farnum Farm 107.A-0031 BGF TRUST Ch61A 8.23 Farnum Farm 107.A-0040 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 9.76 H1 Farnum Farm 107.A-0041 BSF NOMINEE TRUST Ch61A 7.9 E1 Farnum Farm 107.A-0042 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 2.16 H1 Farnum Farm 107.A-0246 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 2.04 H1 Farnum Farm 107.A-0247 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 1.89 H1 Farnum Farm 107.A-0248 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 1.87 H1 Farnum Farm 107.A-0249 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 1.66 H1 Farnum Farm 107.A-0250 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 2 H1 Farnum Farm 107.A-0251 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 2.03 H1 Farnum Farm 107.A-0252 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 0.54 H1 Farnum Farm 107.A-0253 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 0.55 H1 Farnum Farm 107.A-0254 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 0.54 H1 Farnum Farm 107.A-0255 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 0.65 H1 Farnum Farm 107.A-0256 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 1.18 H1 Farnum Farm 107.A-0259 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 1.71 H1 Farnum Farm 107.A-0260 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 1 H1 Farnum Farm 107.A-0261 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 0.59 H1 Farnum Farm 107.A-0262 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 0.55 H1 Farnum Farm 107.A-0263 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 0.64 H1 Farnum Farm 107.A-0264 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 0.79 H1 Farnum Farm 107.A-0265 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 0.51 H1 Farnum Farm 107.A-0266 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 0.57 H1 Farnum Farm 107.A-0267 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 0.52 H1 Farnum Farm 107.A-0268 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 0.58 H1 Farnum Farm 107.A-0269 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 0.55 H1 Farnum Farm 107.A-0270 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 0.62 H1 North Andover Open Space Recreation Plan 2015 APPENDIX Private Land Name/Location Parcel ID Owner/Manager Protection Size(Acres) Zoning Type Farnum Farm 107.A-0271 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 0.78 H1 Farnum Farm 107.A-0272 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 1.21 H1 Farnum Farm 107.A-0273 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 1.67 H1 Farnum Farm 107.A-0274 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 1.64 H1 Farnum Farm 107.A-0275 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 0.68 H1 Farnum Farm 107.A-0276 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 0.57 H1 Farnum Farm 107.13-0001 FARNUM,BENJAMIN G Ch61A 45.92 N1 Farnum Farm 107.13-0002 BGFTRUST Ch61A 4.4 Farnum Farm 107.13-0003 BGFTRUST Ch61A 1.91 Farnum Farm 107.13-0004 BGFTRUST Ch61A 11.94 Farnum Farm 107.13-0006 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 3.31 H1 Farnum Farm 107.13-0013 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 3.04 H1 Farnum Farm 107.13-0014 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 3.69 H1 Farnum Farm 107.13-0074 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 14.4 H1 Farnum Farm 107.13-0089 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 3.19 H1 Farnum Farm 107.13-0090 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 3.37 H1 Farnum Farm 107.13-0091 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 3.14 H1 Farnum Farm 107.13-0092 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 3 H1 Farnum Farm 107.13-0093 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 3.42 H1 Farnum Farm 107.13-0094 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 2.91 H1 Farnum Farm 107.13-0095 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 2.99 H1 Farnum Farm 107.13-0096 FARNUM,JOHN C ESTATE Ch61A 5.82 H1 Farnum Farm 107.0-0068 FARNUM,JOHN C Ch61A 5.79 H1 Forest View Estates PRD 107.13-0171 FOREST VIEW HOMEOWNERS ASS 25.36 W1 Forest View Estates PRD 107.13-0172 FOREST VIEW HOMEOWNERS ASS 1.04 W1 Forest View Estates PRD 108.0-0140 FOREST VIEW HOMEOWNERS ASS 8.41 W1 Forest View Estates PRD 108.0-0141 FOREST VIEW HOMEOWNERS ASS 0.23 W1 Foster/Lindauer 104.D-0023 FOSTER STREET REALTY TRUST Ch61A 0.83 E1 Foster/Lindauer 104.D-0025 LINDAUER,KENNETH E Ch61A 2.56 K1 Foster/Lindauer 104.D-0039 M &M REALTY TRUST Ch61A 0.71 T1 Foster/Lindauer 104.D-0040 M &M REALTY TRUST Ch61A 0.10 T1 Foster/Lindauer 104.D-0144 FOSTER STREET REALTY TRUST Ch61A 0.9 E1 Foster/Manzi 104.D-0014 MANZI,ALBERT P,JR Ch61A 12.12 E1 Foster/Manzi 104.D-0047 PACIFIC REALTY TRUST Ch61A 17.09 Al Gray Street 107.13-0078 RULLO,FRANK Ch61B 2.9 N1 Gray Street 107.D-0050 RULLO, FRANK Ch61B 4.89 N1 Hickory Hill 061.0-0009 BARKER,GEORGE R,JR Ch61A,CR 35.4800 Hickory Hill 061.0-0073 BARKER,GEORGE R,JR Ch61A,CR 5.3900 Hickory Hill 061.0-0077 BARKER,GEORGE R,JR Ch61A,CR 2.61 00 North Andover Open Space Recreation Plan 2015 APPENDIX Private Land Name/Location Parcel ID Owner/Manager Protection Size(Acres) Zoning Type Hickory Hill 062.0-0011 BARKER,GEORGE R,JR Ch61A,CR 10.6400 Hickory Hill 062.0-0011 BARKER,GEORGE R,JR Ch61A 10.6400 Hickory Hill I&II 061.0-0087 BARKER,GEORGE R,JR Ch61B 0.7700 Martin 090.0-0021 MARTIN, KAREN A TRUSTEE Ch61B 12.9 RO Martin 090.0-0022 MARTIN,GARY D.TRUSTEE Ch61B 13.98 RO Mary Hart 037.0-0017 HART,MARY S Ch61A 4.17 0 Mary Hart 037.D-0001 HART,MARY S Ch61A 12.65 0 Mary Hart 037.D-0051 HART,JAMES Ch61A 1.39 SO Molly Towne PRD 065.0-0024 North Andover Realty Corp 10.71 v0 North Andover Boxford Realty Trust 104.A-0035 NORTH ANDOVER BOXFORD REA Ch61B 28.84 V1 North Andover Country Club 037.0-0014 EHRIG,ELKE L. Ch61B 15.6 EO North Andover Country Club 063.0-0012 NORTH ANDOVER COUNTRY CLU Ch61B 17.84 VO North Andover Country Club 064.0-0006 NORTH ANDOVER COUNTRY CLU Ch61B 72.3 VO North Andover Country Club 064.0-0007 NORTH ANDOVER COUNTRY CLU Ch61B 1.77 VO North Andover/Boxford Realty Trust 104.A-0010 NORTH ANDOVER BOXFORD REA Ch61A 4.93 V1 North Andover/Boxford Realty Trust 104.A-0011 NORTH ANDOVER BOXFORD REA Ch61A 2.07 V1 North Andover/Boxford Realty Trust 104.A-0028 NORTH ANDOVER BOXFORD REA Ch61A 0.59 V1 North Andover/Boxford Realty Trust 104.A-0034 NORTH ANDOVER BOXFORD REA Ch61A 1.54 V1 North Andover/Boxford Realty Trust 104.A-0037 NORTH ANDOVER BOXFORD REA Ch61A 18.63 V1 O'Mahony Family Farm 105.D-0168 THE O'MAHONY FAMILY FARM, L Ch61A 2.86 N1 O'Mahony Family Farm 105.D-0169 THE O'MAHONY FAMILY FARM,L Ch61A 2.02 N1 O'Mahony Family Farm 105.D-0170 THE O'MAHONY FAMILY FARM,L Ch61A 2.99 N1 Osgood Hill/Edgewood Farm 036.0-0003 EDGEWOOD RETIREMENT COMM CR 82.31 EO Peachtree Farm PRD 098.A-0142 Peach Tree Farms Home Owners Trust 18.930 Pheasant Br000k 106.13-0229 OCEAN VIEW REALTY TRUST 1.22 1 Phillips Common PRD 058.0-0057 PHILLIPS COMMON DEVELOPMENT Corp,CR held by the North Ando* 3.4500 Phillips Common PRD 058.0-0058 Phillips Common Development C 1.65 oO Potter Cr 064.0-0022 NIEBURGER,EDWARD CHARLES CR 6.280 Potter Cr 064.0-0137 SAXE,WALTER B CR 7.93 EO Rea Farm 098.13-0098 REA,KENNETH W Ch61A 6.7 TO Rea Farm 098.13-0099 REA,KENNETH W Ch61A 2.46 TO Regency Place PRD 065.0-0313 North Andover Realty Corp 16.73 v0 Roche Farm 022.0-0013 ROCHE TRUST,JAMES T Ch61A 2.46 TO Roche Farm 022.0-0014 ROCHE TRUST,JAMES T Ch61A 22.37 TO Roche Farm 022.0-0044 ROCHE TRUST,JAMES T Ch61A 0.85 TO Rolling Ridge 063.0-0011 SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND CONFERE CR 36.87 EO Rolling Ridge 063.0-0011 SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND CONFERE 0 EO Sarah Leohnard 104.A-0008 THE SARAH LEONHARD IRREVOC Ch61A 1.01 L1 Smolak Farm 104.0-0014 SMOLAK,MARTIN Ch61A 18.01 R1 North Andover Open Space Recreation Plan 2015 APPENDIX Private Land Name/Location Parcel ID Owner/Manager Protection Size(Acres) Zoning Type Smolak Farm 104.0-0015 SMOLAK,MARTIN Ch61A 10.56 R1 Smolak Farm 104.0-0016 SMOLAK JR, H MICHAEL Ch61A 13.92 1 Smolak Farm 104.0-0024 SMOLAK MARTIN Ch61A 24.35 T1 Smolak Farm 104.0-0025 SMOLAK,MARTIN Ch61A 28.76 R1 Smolak Farm 104.0-0026 SMOLAK,MARTIN Ch61A 3.05 R1 Smolak Farm 104.0-0031 SMOLAK,MARTIN Ch61A 10.36 R1 Smolak Farm 104.0-0047 SMOLAK,MARTIN Ch61A 2.33 R1 Smolak Farm 104.0-0048 SMOLAK,MARTIN Ch61A 9.79 R1 Smolak Farm 104.0-0115 SMOLAK,MARTIN TRUST Ch61A 1.32 R1 Smolak Farm 104.0-0146 SMOLAK,MARTIN TRUST Ch61A 1.16 R1 Steven Young 104.D-0015 YOUNG,STEVEN B Ch61A 4.82 V1 Steven Young 104.D-0024 YOUNG,STEVEN B Ch61A 3.21 V1 Steven Young 104.D-0026 YOUNG,STEVEN B Ch61A 10.61 V1 Sutton Hill Rd 097.0-0094 OSGOOD,RUTH M 1.15 TO White Birch I PRD 034.0-0005 JDP Development Inc 2.58 p0 White Birch II PRD 061.0-0102 White Birch II Homeowner's Trust 3.33 h0 Windkist Farm 109.0-0034 LAMBERT,PATRICIA A Ch61A 11.08 Al Windkist Farm 109.0-0069 LAMBERT,PATRICIA TR Ch61A 5.23 Al Windrush Farm 105.A-0034 WINDRUSH FARM THERPEUTIC EQU 3.24 Al Windrush Farm 105.A-0035 WINDRUSH FARM THERPEUTIC EQU CR 18.99 Al Windrush Farm Windrush-01 WINDRUSH FARM THERPEUTIC EQU CR 3.2 AW Windrush Farm Windrush-01 WINDRUSH FARM THERPEUTIC EQU 2.94 AW Woodland Estates PRD 107.13-0019 AC Builders,Inc 0.14 s1 Woodland Estates PRD 107.13-0023 AC Builders,Inc 16.67 s1 Woodland Estates PRD 107.13-0124 AC Builders,Inc 0.97 s1 Woodland Estates PRD 107.13-0150 AC Builders,Inc 4.28 s1 Woodlea Village PRD 098.D-0001 Woodlea Village Homeowner's Trust 11.1310 037.A-0054 CR 0 037.D-0018 RIDGEWOOD CEMETERY ASSOCIA 32.05 CO 037.D-0024 RIDGEWOOD CEMETERY ASSOCIA 13.91 CO 037.D-0027 RIDGEWOOD CEMETERY ASSOCIA 1.83 CO 064.0-0019 BUBAR,MICHAEL W 0.39 HO 096.0-0028 COCHICKEWICK LODGE 0.22 CO 107.13-0173 FOREST VIEW HOMEOWNERS ASS 0.21 W1 108.0-0139 FOREST VIEW HOMEOWNERS ASS 2.96 W1 Total 1,486.06 North Andover Open Space Recreation Plan 2015 APPENDIX Lands with Conservation Restrictions Parcel ID Name/Location Owner/Manager Size (Acres) 061.0-0077 Hickory Hill BARKER, GEORGE R,JR 2.61 061.0-0073 Hickory Hill BARKER, GEORGE R,JR 5.39 062.0-0011 Hickory Hill BARKER, GEORGE R,JR 10.64 061.0-0009 Hickory Hill BARKER, GEORGE R,JR 35.48 037.0-0054 235, 243 & 245 Great Pond Road BOYKO, STEPHEN &JUDITH 2.50 107.A-0284 Boston Hill BRIGHTVIEW NORTH ANDOVER, LLC 33.27 036.0-0003 Osgood Hill/Edgewood Farm EDGEWOOD RETIREMENT COMM 82.31 PorterPeabody-01 Porter Peabody Essex County Green Belt Unknown 106.D-0033 16 Berry St FIORE, FRANK G JR, ET AL,TR 27.01 037.0-0053 235, 243 & 245 Great Pond Road FOSTER, MICHAEL J & EDEE E FOSTEF 2.18 037.A-0053 316 Great Pond Road KARRAS, BILL 1.32 064.0-0022 Potter Cr NIEBURGER, EDWARD CHARLES 6.28 037.0-0055 235, 243 & 245 Great Pond Road SAIMOTO, HIROSHI & IKUKO SAIMOTO 2.35 064.0-0137 Potter Cr SAXE, WALTER B 7.93 063.0-0011 Rolling Ridge SOUTHERN NEW ENGLAND CONFERE 36.87 036.0-0025 Ousler Property TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 2.00 035.0-0033 Half Mile Hill TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 2.59 035.0-0025 Half Mile Hill TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 2.74 105.A-0012 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 3.61 105.A-0016 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 4.66 035.0-0110 Sunnyridge TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 10.55 035.0-0024 Half Mile Hill TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 11.26 036.0-0026 Ousler Property TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 11.54 105.A-0009 Windrush Farm TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 11.55 035.0-0034 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 12.12 062.0-0005 Carter Hill TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 30.22 036.0-0001 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 33.68 105.A-0014 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 45.73 105.A-0010 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER 55.40 096.0-0002 Stevens TRUSTEES OF RESERVATIONS 10.60 Windrush-01 Windrush Farm WINDRUSH FARM THERPEUTIC EQU 3.20 105.A-0035 Windrush Farm WINDRUSH FARM THERPEUTIC EQU 18.99 037.A-0054 Unknown Total (approximate) 526.58 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2015 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 C. 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LocalT+s .w --Town of North Andover Methuen " Zoning d .. r .. �. .ri �X �X �X 4, r4 Lawrence ���ff Boxford Alw .. x 0o soo o 1 scc f11t (r I Manu k Uullt PI a Corr i LegendI NI Town Boundary ZOOIOg t Airport Business 1 D str District Rail Line(Active) Business 2 District f s t Rail Cine(Abandoned) �����������������������������Business 3 District t 1 Hydrographic Features Business 4 District Streams General Business District { 8 •'�°�" Roads Planned Com Development District Interstate Corridor Development District 1 State Route ////!' '+("+ Corr dor Development District ----Local Condor Development District 3 Z IZoning Overlay Industrial 1 District Adult Entertainment District t Industrial t District '' t Downtown Overlay D strctIndustral 3 District �(�' Historic District Industrial S District Water Protection District Residence 1 District Residence 2 District t / 'Residence 3 District tt Residence 4 District Residence 5 District Residence 6 District ( Village Residential District rtA t ' Village Commercial DistrictL- TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 D. Soil Associations and Bedrock Geology Appendices TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R E C R E A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 5 APPENDIX D SOIL ASSOCIATIONS (U.S. Soil Conservation Service, 1981 and Jacobs, Mark, 1993) Paxton-Woodbridge-Montauk Association: Soils of this association are found on hills and sloping uplands. Well-drained paxton and montauk soils are on the sides of drumlins. Moderately well drained Woodbridge soils are on hilltops, concave toe slopes, and gently sloping areas. Such areas can be found from the Merrimack River to the highlands along Lake Cochichewick and the watershed divide between the Ipswich and Shawsheen Rivers. These soils are suitable for some agricultural and residential uses, with some limitations such as restrictive hardpans that promote perched water tables and hillside seeps. Canton-Charlton-Sutton Association: Further south and west, the well-drained Canton and Charlton soils are on the tops and sides of low hills. Moderately well drained sutton soils are found on the toe slopes of hills and in slight depressions. These soils are suitable for agricultural use and residential development except for slopes and the presence of stones in the canton and charlton soils, the seasonal high water table of the sutton soils, and some poorly drained wetland soils. Charlton-Rock Outcrop-Medisaprists: In the extreme southern portion of North Andover, this association can be found in areas of low, irregular hills, ridges, and plains as well as bedrock outcrops and depressions of very poorly drained organic soils. Well-drained, loamy charlton soils are found on the tops and sides of low hills and ridges. Many areas have stones on the surface and rock outcrops are also present. Medisaprists are organic soils associated with wetlands, which have a very high water table and are found between the hills and ridges. The charlton soils are suitable for residential development but stones and rock outcrops do present limitations. Hinkley-Windsor-Merrimac: Many of the soils in this association are exessively drained. Such soils are found on plains, stream terraces and kames generally at lower elevations. Such areas are found along the Shawsheen and Merrimack rivers as well as along Mosquito Brook. These areas are generally suited for farming and residential development. Some poorly and very poorly drained soils are also found in this association. BEDROCK GEOLOGY Merrimack Belt: The Berwick Formation (Sb) is generally considered to be Silurian in age. This formation consists primarily of thin to thick beds of metamorphosed calcareous sandstone and siltstone. Some layers contain quartz, biotite and actinolite while others contain diopside,hornblende, and plagioclase. The Eliot Formation(Se) is also considered to be Silurian in age, but is older than the Berwick Formation. The Eliot Formation consists of thinly bedded slate and phyllite, commonly dolomitic, and metasiltstone. (Robinson and Goldsmith, 1991) Nashoba Zone The Sharpners Pond Diorite (Ssgd) consists of non-foliated,medium-grained equigranular biotitehornblende tonalite and diorite. It intrudes the Nashoba Formation (OZn) and the older gneissic phase of the Andover Granite. The Andover Granite (SOagr) is a foliated, medium to coarse-grained gneissic granite that intrudes the Nashoba Formation(Wones and Goldsmith, 1991). TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 5 The Nashoba Formation (OZn) consists of interlayered schist and gneiss with minor amounts of quartzite and marble. Amphibolite is abundant in the Boxford Member (OZnb) of this formation. The Fish Brook Gneiss (OZf) is a fine to medium-grained foliated gneiss containing biotite, quartz and plagioclase and is intruded by the Andover Granite (Goldsmith, 1991a). The Fish Brook Gneiss is probably the oldest rock type found in Town(Zen et al, 1983). TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 E. BioMap 2012 Appendices TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 5 Appendix: BioMap2, 2012 Appendix: BioMap2, 2012 �'41�,, IL lJflri., .......... ap2/� u%✓dlll/l%lllD%�l/��f/%/%��rr� J� f11//////////f CONSERVING THE BIODIVERSITY OF 1, l MASSACHUSETTS IN A CHANGING WORLD North Produced in 2012 This report and associated map provide information about important sites for biodiversity conservation in your area. This information is intended for conservation planning,and is not intended for use in state regulations. F, Natural Heritage TheNature Sz Endangered Species Program Conservancy in Hfe M "" 1'�assaar Dursrru�Division�, n� /�Fuluxies 6?�/edddsfe Protectingnature.funnature. �'reserv�� .µ BioMap2 Conserving the Biodiversity of Massachusetts in a Changing World Table of Contents Introduction What is BioMap2 —Purpose and applications One plan, two components Understanding Core Habitat and its components Understanding Critical Natural Landscape and its components Understanding Core Habitat and Critical Natural Landscape Summaries Sources of Additional Information North Andover Overview Core Habitat and Critical Natural Landscape Summaries Elements of BioMap2 Cores Core Habitat Summaries Elements of BioMap2 Critical Natural Landscapes Critical Natural Landscape Summaries Natural Heritage Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife & Endangered 1 Rabbit Hill Road,Westborough,MA 01581 phone:508-389-6360 fax:508-389-7890 Species Program For more information on rare species and natural communities,please see our fact sheets online at www.mass. ov/nhesp. BioMap2 Conserving the Biodiversity of Massachusetts in a Changing World "ZZ,Introduction � The Massachusetts Department of Fish&Game, through the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife's Natural Heritage&Endangered Species Program(NHESP), and The Nature Conservancy's Massachusetts Program developed BioMap2 to protect the state's biodiversity in the context of climate change. r BioMap2 combines NHESP's 30 years of rigorously documented rare species and natural '' � '�,�;�• %� community data with spatial data identifying wildlife species and habitats that were the focus of the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife's 2005 �� State Wildlife Action Plan(SWAP). BioMap2 also integrates The Nature Conservancy's assessment of large,well-connected, and intact ecosystems am, Poaa� and landscapes across the Commonwealth, incorporating concepts of ecosystem resilience Get your copy of the BioMap2 report! Download from www.mass.eov/nhesp or contact Natural to address anticipated climate change impacts. Heritage at 508-389-6360 or Protection and stewardship of BioMap2 Core natural.herita e state.ma.us. Habitat and Critical Natural Landscape is • Threatened species are likely to become essential to safeguard the diversity of species Endangered in Massachusetts in the and their habitats,intact ecosystems, and foreseeable future throughout all or a resilient natural landscapes across Massachusetts. significant portion of their range. • Special Concern species have suffered a decline that could threaten the species if allowed to continue unchecked or occur in What Does Status Mean? such small numbers or with such restricted The Division of Fisheries and Wildlife distribution or specialized habitat determines a status category for each rare requirements that they could easily become species listed under the Massachusetts Threatened in Massachusetts. Endangered Species Act,M.G.L. c.131A,and its In addition NHESP maintains an unofficial implementing regulations 321 CMR 10.00. Rare watch list of plants that are tracked due to species are categorized as Endangered, potential conservation interest or concern,but Threatened or of Special Concern according to the following: are not regulated under the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act or other laws or • Endangered species are in danger of regulations. Likewise, described natural extinction throughout all or a significant communities are not regulated by any law or portion of their range or are in danger of regulations,but they can help to identify extirpation from Massachusetts. ecologically important areas that are worthy of Natural Heritage Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife & Endangered 1 Rabbit Hill Road,Westborough,MA 01581 phone:508-389-6360 fax:508-389-7890 Species Program For more information on rare species and natural communities,please see our fact sheets online at www.mass. ov/nhesp. BioMap2 Conserving the Biodiversity of Massachusetts in a Changing World protection. The status of natural communities Core Habitat identifies key areas that are critical reflects the documented number and acreages of for the long-term persistence of rare species and each community type in the state: other Species of Conservation Concern, as well • Critically Imperiled communities typically as a wide diversity of natural communities and have 5 or fewer documented sites or have intact ecosystems across the Commonwealth. very few remaining acres in the state. Protection of Core Habitats will contribute to the • Imperiled communities typically have 6-20 conservation of specific elements of biodiversity. sites or few remaining acres in the state. Critical Natural Landscape identifies large • Vulnerable communities typically have 21- natural Landscape Blocks that are minimally 100 sites or limited acreage across the state. impacted by development.If protected,these • Secure communities typically have over 100 areas will provide habitat for wide-ranging sites or abundant acreage across the state; native species, support intact ecological however,excellent examples are identified processes,maintain connectivity among as Core Habit to ensure continued habitats, and enhance ecological resilience to protection. natural and anthropogenic disturbances in a In 2005 the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries rapidly changing world.Areas delineated as and Wildlife completed a comprehensive State Critical Natural Landscape also include Wildlife Action Plan(SWAP)documenting the buffering upland around wetland, coastal, and status of Massachusetts wildlife and providing aquatic Core Habitats to help ensure their long- recommendations to help guide wildlife term integrity. conservation decision-making. SWAP includes The long-term persistence of Massachusetts all the wildlife species listed under the biological resources requires a determined Massachusetts Endangered Species Act(MESA), commitment to land and water conservation. as well as more than 80 species that need Protection and stewardship of both Critical conservation attention but do not meet the Natural Landscapes and Core Habitats are requirements for inclusion under MESA. The needed to realize the biodiversity conservation SWAP document is organized around habitat vision of BioMap2. types in need of conservation within the Commonwealth. While the original BioMap focused primarily on rare species protected Components of Core Habitat under MESA,BioMap2 also addresses other Core Habitat identifies specific areas necessary Species of Conservation Concern,their habitats, to promote the long-term persistence of rare and the ecosystems that support them to create a species,other Species of Conservation Concern, spatial representation of most of the elements of exemplary natural communities, and intact SWAP. ecosystems. BioMap2: One Plan,Two Components Rare Species BioMap2 identifies two complementary spatial There are 432 native plant and animal species layers, Core Habitat and Critical Natural listed as Endangered,Threatened or Special Landscape. Concern under the Massachusetts Endangered Species Act(MESA)based on their rarity, population trends, and threats to survival.For Natural Heritage Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife & Endangered 1 Rabbit Hill Road,Westborough,MA 01581 phone:508-389-6360 fax:508-389-7890 Species Program For more information on rare species and natural communities,please see our fact sheets online at www.mass. oNnhesp. BioMap2 Conserving the Biodiversity of Massachusetts in a Changing World Table 1.Species of Conservation Concern priority to natural communities with limited described in the State Wildlife Action Plan distribution and to the best examples of more and/or included on the MESA List and for which common types. habitat was mapped in BioMap2. Note that plants are not included in SWAP, and that Vernal Pools marine species such as whales and sea turtles are not included in BioMap2. Vernal pools are small, seasonal wetlands that provide important wildlife habitat,especially for amphibians and invertebrate animals that use Taxonomic MESA- Non-listed Species them to breed. BioMap2 identifies the top 5 Group listed of Conservation percent most interconnected clusters of Potential Species Concern Vernal Pools in the state. Mammals 4 5 Birds 27 23 Reptiles 10 5 Forest Cores Amphibians 4 3 In BioMap2, Core Habitat includes the best Fish 10 17 examples of large,intact forests that are least Invertebrates 102 9 impacted by roads and development,providing Plants 256 0 critical habitat for numerous woodland species. Total 413 62 For example,the interior forest habitat defined by Forest Cores supports many bird species sensitive to the impacts of roads and BioMap2,NHESP staff identified the highest development, such as the Black-throated Green quality habitat sites for each non-marine species Warbler, and helps maintain ecological based on size, condition, and landscape context. processes found only in unfragmented forest patches. Other Species of Conservation Concern In addition to species on the MESA List Wetland Cores described previously,the State Wildlife Action BioMap2 used an assessment of Ecological Plan(SWAP)identifies 257 wildlife species and Integrity to identify the least disturbed wetlands 22 natural habitats most in need of conservation in the state within undeveloped landscapes— within the Commonwealth. BioMap2 includes those with intact buffers and little fragmentation species-specific habitat areas for 45 of these or other stressors associated with development. species and habitat for 17 additional species These wetlands are most likely to support which was mapped with other coarse-filter and critical wetland functions(i.e.,natural fine-filter approaches. hydrologic conditions, diverse plant and animal habitats,etc.)and are most likely to maintain Priority Natural Communities these functions into the future. Natural communities are assemblages of plant and animal species that share a common Aquatic Cores environment and occur together repeatedly on To delineate integrated and functional the landscape. BioMap2 gives conservation ecosystems for fish species and other aquatic Natural Heritage Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife & Endangered 1 Rabbit Hill Road,Westborough,MA 01581 phone:508-389-6360 fax:508-389-7890 Species Program For more information on rare species and natural communities,please see our fact sheets online at www.mass. oNnhesp. BioMap2 Conserving the Biodiversity of Massachusetts in a Changing World Species of Conservation Concern,beyond the species and exemplary habitats described above, Legal Protection of Biodiversity BioMap2 identifies intact river corridors within BioMap2 presents a powerful vision of what which important physical and ecological Massachusetts would look like with full processes of the river or stream occur. protection of the land most important for supporting the Commonwealth's biodiversity. Components of Critical Natural Landscape While BioMap2 is a planning tool with no regulatory function, all state-listed species enjoy Critical Natural Landscape identifies intact legal protection under the Massachusetts landscapes in Massachusetts that are better able Endangered Species Act(M.C.L, c.131A) and its to support ecological processes and disturbance implementing regulations(321 CMR 10.00). regimes, and a wide array of species and Wetland habitat of state-listed wildlife is also habitats over long time frames. protected under the Wetlands Protection Act Regulations(310 CMR 10.00). The Natural Landscape Blocks Heritage Atlas contains maps of Priority Habitats and Estimated Habitats,which are used, BioMap2 identifies the most intact large areas of respectively,for regulation under the predominately natural vegetation, consisting of Massachusetts Endangered Species Act and the contiguous forests,wetlands,rivers,lakes, and Wetlands Protection Act. For more information ponds, as well as coastal habitats such as barrier on rare species regulations, and to view Priority beaches and salt marshes. and Estimated Habitat maps,please see the Regulatory Review page at Upland Buffers of Wetland and Aquatic http://www.mass.gov/eea/agencies/dfa/dfw/nater Cores al-herita e/re ulatory-review/. A variety of analyses were used to identify BioMap2 is a conservation planning tool that protective upland buffers around wetlands and does not,in any way,supplant the Estimated rivers. and Priority Habitat Maps which have regulatory significance.Unless and until the BioMap2 vision is fully realized,we must Upland Habitat to Support Coastal continue to protect our most imperiled species Adaptation and their habitats. BioMap2 identifies undeveloped lands adjacent to and up to one and a half meters above create Core Habitat and Critical Natural existing salt marshes as Critical Natural Landscape are complementary,and outline a Landscapes with high potential to support comprehensive conservation vision for inland migration of salt marsh and other coastal Massachusetts,from rare species to intact habitats over the coming century. landscapes. In total,these robust analyses The conservation areas identified by BioMap2 define a suite of priority lands and waters that,if are based on breadth and depth of data, permanently protected,will support scientific expertise, and understanding of Massachusetts'natural systems for generations Massachusetts' biodiversity.The numerous to come. sources of information and analyses used to Natural Heritage Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife & Endangered 1 Rabbit Hill Road,Westborough,MA 01581 phone:508-389-6360 fax:508-389-7890 Species Program For more information on rare species and natural communities,please see our fact sheets online at www.mass. oNnhesp. BioMap2 Conserving the Biodiversity of Massachusetts in a Changing World Understanding Core Habitat Summaries Following the Town Overview,there is a descriptive summary of each Core Habitat and Critical Natural Landscape that occurs in your city or town. These summaries highlight some of the outstanding characteristics of each Core Habitat and Critical Natural Landscape,and will help you learn more about your city or towns biodiversity. You can find out more information about many of these species and natural communities by looking at specific fact sheets at www.rnass.gov/nhesp. Additional Information For copies of the full BioMap2 report,the Technical Report, and an interactive mj ing tool,visit the BioMap2 website via the Land Protection and Planning tab at www.mass.gov/nhest?. If you have any questions about this report,or if you need help protecting land for biodiversity in your community,the Natural Heritage&Endangered Species Program staff looks forward to working with you. Contact the Natural Heritage&Endangered Species Program By phone 508-389-6360 By fax 508-389-7890 By email natural.heritage@state.ma.us By Mail 100 Hartwell Street,Suite 230 West Boylston,MA 01583 The GIS datalayers of BioMap2 are available for download from MassGIS at www.mass.Yov/mom. Natural Heritage Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife & Endangered 1 Rabbit Hill Road,Westborough,MA 01581 phone:508-389-6360 fax:508-389-7890 Species Program For more information on rare species and natural communities,please see our fact sheets online at www.mass. ov/nhesp. BioMap2 Conserving the Biodiversity of Massachusetts in a Changing World Town Overview North Andover at a Glance • Total Area: 17,738 acres(27.7 square miles) North Andover lies within the Southern New • Human Population in 2010:28,352 England Coastal Plains and Hills Ecoregion, an • Open space protected in perpetuity: 5,361 area comprised of plains with a few low hills. acres,or 30.2%percent of total area* Forests are mainly central hardwoods with some • BioMap2 Core Habitat: 6,525 acres transition hardwoods and some elm-ash-red maple • BioMap2 Core Habitat Protected:2,946 acres and red and white pine.Many major rivers drain or 45.2% this area. • BioMap2 Critical Natural Landscape: 2,918 acres • BioMap2 Critical Natural Landscape Protected: 1,923 acres or 65.9%. IvrBioMap2 Components ,LC . Core Habitat \ • 1 Forest Core • 16 Wetland Cores 3Aquatic Cores '� • 8 Vernal Pool Cores 6 Species of Conservation Concern Cores** o 1 bird,3 reptiles,2 amphibians,5 insects, 1 plant Critical Natural Landscape • 2 Landscape Blocks • 9 Wetland Core Buffers • 3 Aquatic Core Buffers *Calculated using MassGIS data layer"Protected and Recreational Open Space—March,2012". **See next pages for complete list of species, natural communities and other biodiversity elements. Natural Heritage Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife & Endangered 1 Rabbit Hill Road,Westborough,MA 01581 phone:508-389-6360 fax:508-389-7890 Species Program For more information on rare species and natural communities,please see our fact sheets online at www.mass. oNnhesp. 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BioMap2 Care Habitat BioMap2 Critical Natural Landscape 1 Mile 0 D Natural Heritage Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife & Endangered 1 Rabbit Hill Road,Westborough,MA 01581 phone:508-389-6360 fax:508-389-7890 Species Program For more information on rare species and natural communities,please see our fact sheets online at www.mass. ov/nhesp. BioMap2 Conserving the Biodiversity of Massachusetts in a Changing World Elements of BioMap2 Cores This section lists all elements of BioMap2 Cores that fall entirely or partially within North Andover. The elements listed here may not occur within the bounds of North Andover. Core 2551 Wetland Core Vernal Pool Core Core 2623 Wetland Core Vernal Pool Core Core 2699 Species of Conservation Concern Frosted Elfin Callophrys irus SC Core 2701 Wetland Core Core 2716 Wetland Core Core 2835 Forest Core Aquatic Core Wetland Core Vernal Pool Core Priority&Exemplary Natural Communities Oak-Hickory Forest Small-river Floodplain Forest S2 Species of Conservation Concern Blue-spotted Salamander Ambystoma laterale SC Four-toed Salamander Hemidactylium scutatum Non-listed SWAP Blanding's Turtle Emydoidea blandingii T Eastern Ribbon Snake Thamnophis sauritus Non-listed SWAP Bridle Shiner Notropis bifrenatus SC Core 2874 Species of Conservation Concern Blanding's Turtle Emydoidea blandingii T Smooth Green Snake Opheodrys vernalis Non-listed SWAP Core 2881 Aquatic Core Natural Heritage Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife & Endangered 1 Rabbit Hill Road,Westborough,MA 01581 phone:508-389-6360 fax:508-389-7890 Species Program For more information on rare species and natural communities,please see our fact sheets online at www.mass. ov/nhesp. BioMap2 Conserving the Biodiversity of Massachusetts in a Changing World Core 2906 Species of Conservation Concern Purple Needlegrass Aristida purpurasccns T Sandplain Euchlaena Euchlacna madusaria SC Frosted Elfin Callophrys irus SC Core 2996 Forest Core Aquatic Core Wetland Core Vernal Pool Core Species of Conservation Concern Long's Bulrush Scirpus longii T New England Bluet Enallagma laterale Non-listed SWAP Blue-spotted Salamander Ambystoma laterale SC Four-toed Salamander Hcmidactylium scutatum Non-listed SWAP Blanding's Turtle Emydoidca blandingii T Northern Black Racer Colubcr constrictor Non-listed SWAP Bridle Shiner Notropis bifrcnatus SC American Bittern Botaurus lcntiginosus E Least Bittern Ixobrychus cxilis E Sora Porzana Carolina Non-listed SWAP Core 3018A Aquatic Core Wetland Core Priority&Exemplary Natural Communities Estuarine intertidal:freshwater tidal marsh S1 Estuarine intertidal: salt marsh S3 Small-river floodplain forest S2 Species of Conservation Concern American Waterwort Elatinc americana E Eaton's Beggar-ticks Bidcns catonii E Engelmann's Umbrella-sedge Cyperus cngclmannii T Estuary Arrowhead Sagittaria montcvidcnsis ssp. spongiosa E Parker's Pipewort Eriocaulon parkcri E Seabeach Dock Rumex pallidus T Vasey's Pondweed Potamogcton vascyi E New England Siltsnail Floridobia winklcyi SC Arrow Clubtail Stylurus spiniccps Non-listed SWAP Cobra Clubtail Gomphus vastus SC Coppery Emerald Somatochlora gcorgiana E Riverine Clubtail Stylurus amnicola E Umber Shadowdragon Ncurocordulia obsolcta SC Natural Heritage Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife & Endangered 1 Rabbit Hill Road,Westborough,MA 01581 phone:508-389-6360 fax:508-389-7890 Species Program For more information on rare species and natural communities,please see our fact sheets online at www.mass. ov/nhcsp. BioMap2 Conserving the Biodiversity of Massachusetts in a Changing World Atlantic Sturgeon Acipenser oxyrinchus E Shortnose Sturgeon Acipenser brcvirostrum E Bald Eagle Haliacctus lcucoccphalus T Natural Heritage Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife & Endangered 1 Rabbit Hill Road,Westborough,MA 01581 phone:508-389-6360 fax:508-389-7890 Species Program For more information on rare species and natural communities,please see our fact sheets online at www.mass. ov/nhcsp. BioMap2 Conserving the Biodiversity of Massachusetts in a Changing World Core Habitat Summaries Core 2551 A 955-acre Core Habitat featuring Wetland Core and Vernal Pool Core. Wetland Cores are the least disturbed wetlands in the state within undeveloped landscapes—those with intact buffers and little fragmentation or other stressors associated with development.These wetlands are most likely to support critical wetland functions(i.e.,natural hydrologic conditions, diverse plant and animal habitats,etc.)and are most likely to maintain these functions into the future. The 227-acre Wetland Core is among the largest 20%of Wetland Cores statewide and in this ecoregion. Vernal pools are small, seasonal wetlands that provide important wildlife habitat, especially for amphibians and invertebrate animals that use them to breed. BioMap2 identifies the top 5 percent most interconnected clusters of Potential Vernal Pools in the state. Core 2623 A 481-acre Core Habitat featuring Wetland Core and Vernal Pool Core. Wetland Cores are the least disturbed wetlands in the state within undeveloped landscapes—those with intact buffers and little fragmentation or other stressors associated with development.These wetlands are most likely to support critical wetland functions(i.e.,natural hydrologic conditions, diverse plant and animal habitats,etc.)and are most likely to maintain these functions into the future. Vernal pools are small, seasonal wetlands that provide important wildlife habitat, especially for amphibians and invertebrate animals that use them to breed. BioMap2 identifies the top 5 percent most interconnected clusters of Potential Vernal Pools in the state. Core 2699 An 83-acre Core Habitat featuring a Species of Conservation Concern. The Frosted Elfin is a small lycaenid butterfly,inhabiting xeric and open, disturbance-dependent habitats on sandy (occasionally rocky)soil,including grassy openings in pitch pine/scrub oak barrens and similar anthropogenic habitats such as powerline cuts,railways,old sand/gravel pits, and airports. Core 2701 A 41-acre Core Habitat featuring Wetland Core. Wetland Cores are the least disturbed wetlands in the state within undeveloped landscapes—those with intact buffers and little fragmentation or other stressors associated with development.These wetlands are most likely to support critical wetland functions(i.e.,natural hydrologic conditions, diverse plant and animal habitats,etc.)and are most likely to maintain these functions into the future. Natural Heritage Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife & Endangered 1 Rabbit Hill Road,Westborough,MA 01581 phone:508-389-6360 fax:508-389-7890 Species Program For more information on rare species and natural communities,please see our fact sheets online at www.mass. oNnhesp. BioMap2 Conserving the Biodiversity of Massachusetts in a Changing World Core 2716 A 17-acre Core Habitat featuring Wetland Core. Wetland Cores are the least disturbed wetlands in the state within undeveloped landscapes—those with intact buffers and little fragmentation or other stressors associated with development.These wetlands are most likely to support critical wetland functions(i.e.,natural hydrologic conditions, diverse plant and animal habitats,etc.)and are most likely to maintain these functions into the future. Core 2835 A 10,544-acre Core Habitat featuring Forest Core,Wetland Core,Aquatic Core,Vernal Pool Core,Priority Natural Communities, and Species of Conservation Concern. Forest Cores are the best examples of large,intact forests that are least impacted by roads and development. Forest Cores support many bird species sensitive to the impacts of roads and development and help maintain ecological processes found only in unfragmented forest patches. This 2,352-acre Forest Core is the third largest in the ecoregion and provides important and relatively large forest interior habitat in highly developed eastern Massachusetts. Wetland Cores are the least disturbed wetlands in the state within undeveloped landscapes—those with intact buffers and little fragmentation or other stressors associated with development.These wetlands are most likely to support critical wetland functions(i.e.,natural hydrologic conditions, diverse plant and animal habitats,etc.)and are most likely to maintain these functions into the future. Aquatic Cores are intact river corridors within which important physical and ecological processes of the river or stream occur. They delineate integrated and functional ecosystems for fish species and other aquatic Species of Conservation Concern. Vernal pools are small, seasonal wetlands that provide important wildlife habitat, especially for amphibians and invertebrate animals that use them to breed. BioMap2 identifies the top 5 percent most interconnected clusters of Potential Vernal Pools in the state. Oak-Hickory Forests are dominated by a variety of oak species,with hickories present in lower densities. They generally occupy upper slopes or ridgetops.A subcanopy commonly present includes hop hornbeam,flowering dogwood, and shadbush. This example of Oak-Hickory Forest is a relatively large patch of second growth forest,in good condition,which together with adjoining wetlands provides a significant diversity of habitat types across a good-sized roadless area. Small-River Floodplain Forests are silver maple/green ash forests occurring on alluvial soils of small rivers and streams.They occur on small tributaries of the Connecticut and Nashua Rivers and along some small rivers of eastern Massachusetts. This moderate-sized example of Small-River Floodplain Forest is in good condition except for the presence of exotic invasive species.It would be a good site for a restoration/invasive eradication project. Adult and juvenile Blue-spotted Salamanders inhabit upland forests during most of the year,where they reside in small-mammal burrows and other subsurface retreats. Adults migrate during late winter or early spring to breed in vernal pools and fish-free areas of swamps,marshes,or similar wetlands. Larvae metamorphose in late summer or early fall,whereupon they disperse into upland forest. Natural Heritage Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife & Endangered 1 Rabbit Hill Road,Westborough,MA 01581 phone:508-389-6360 fax:508-389-7890 Species Program For more information on rare species and natural communities,please see our fact sheets online at www.mass. oNnhesp. BioMap2 Conserving the Biodiversity of Massachusetts in a Changing World Four-toed Salamanders live in forested habitats surrounding swamps,bogs,marshes, vernal pools, and other fish-free waters that are used as breeding sites. Most breeding sites in Massachusetts are characterized by pit-and-mound topography with significant sphagnum-moss cover. Eggs are typically laid in mounds or patches of sphagnum moss that overhang water. Upon hatching,the larvae wriggle through the moss and drop into the water,where they will develop for several weeks prior to metamorphosis. Blanding's Turtle is a medium sized turtle. It inhabits a mix of seasonal pools,marshes, shrub swamps, forest, and open uplands. After overwintering in the deep muds of wetlands,Blanding's Turtles move overland to vernal pools and shrub swamps to feed and mate.Loss of only a few adults annually can cause populations to decline as they do not reproduce until late in life (14-20 yrs), and have low replacement rates due to low nest and juvenile survivorship.Roads are the primary cause of adult mortality. Eastern Ribbon Snakes are a medium-sized,very thin snake ranging from 7 to 34 inches long at maturity. They are active during the day and live in wetlands and edges of open water being comfortable in water and on land,eating amphibians,insects, and occasional fish.This species hibernates in ant mounds, rodent burrows, crayfish burrows, and bank burrows. Bridle Shiners are small (<5 cm)minnows that are found in clear water in slack areas of streams and rivers and are also found in lakes and ponds. Core 2874 A 768-acre Core Habitat featuring Species of Conservation Concern. Blanding's Turtle is a medium sized turtle. It inhabits a mix of seasonal pools,marshes, shrub swamps, forest, and open uplands. After overwintering in the deep muds of wetlands,Blanding's Turtles move overland to vernal pools and shrub swamps to feed and mate.Loss of only a few adults annually can cause populations to decline as they do not reproduce until late in life(14-20 yrs), and have low replacement rates due to low nest and juvenile survivorship.Roads are the primary cause of adult mortality. A small to medium-sized snake, adult Smooth Green Snakes are 14-20 inches long with a uniform light green back and yellow to white venter. The Smooth Green Snake is found in moist open or lightly forested habitat where grasses and shrubs are abundant(edges of marshes,wet meadows,fields, and forest edges or open forests,grasslands,blueberry barrens,pine barrens) and prefers to forage on the ground with activity in the daytime. Smooth Green Snake overwinter in rodent burrows, ant mounds and rock crevices,either singly or communally. Core 2881 A 131-acre Core Habitat featuring Aquatic Core. Aquatic Cores are intact river corridors within which important physical and ecological processes of the river or stream occur. They delineate integrated and functional ecosystems for fish species and other aquatic Species of Conservation Concern. Natural Heritage Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife & Endangered 1 Rabbit Hill Road,Westborough,MA 01581 phone:508-389-6360 fax:508-389-7890 Species Program For more information on rare species and natural communities,please see our fact sheets online at www.mass. oNnhesp. BioMap2 Conserving the Biodiversity of Massachusetts in a Changing World Core 2906 A 359-acre Core Habitat featuring Species of Conservation Concern. Purple Needlegrass is a densely tufted perennial belonging to a distinctive genus of mostly drought- adapted grasses which are easily recognized by their long-awned"bottlebrush"flower spikes.This species prefers frequent disturbance and is not tolerant of shade or competition from encroaching woody plants. Sandplain Euchlaena moths inhabit heathlands and other disturbance-dependent habitats. The primary larval host plants are heaths such as lowbush blueberry (Vaccinium spp.). The Frosted Elfin is a small lycaenid butterfly,inhabiting xeric and open, disturbance-dependent habitats on sandy (occasionally rocky)soil,including grassy openings in pitch pine/scrub oak barrens and similar anthropogenic habitats such as powerline cuts,railways,old sand/gravel pits, and airports. Core 2996 An 8,784-acre Core Habitat featuring Forest Core,Wetland Core,Aquatic Core,Vernal Pool Core, and Species of Conservation Concern. Forest Cores are the best examples of large,intact forests that are least impacted by roads and development. Forest Cores support many bird species sensitive to the impacts of roads and development and help maintain ecological processes found only in unfragmented forest patches. Wetland Cores are the least disturbed wetlands in the state within undeveloped landscapes—those with intact buffers and little fragmentation or other stressors associated with development.These wetlands are most likely to support critical wetland functions(i.e.,natural hydrologic conditions, diverse plant and animal habitats,etc.)and are most likely to maintain these functions into the future. Aquatic Cores are intact river corridors within which important physical and ecological processes of the river or stream occur. They delineate integrated and functional ecosystems for fish species and other aquatic Species of Conservation Concern. Vernal pools are small, seasonal wetlands that provide important wildlife habitat, especially for amphibians and invertebrate animals that use them to breed. BioMap2 identifies the top 5 percent most interconnected clusters of Potential Vernal Pools in the state. Long's Bulrush is a globally rare,robust sedge of open peaty wetlands.In Massachusetts,Long's Bulrush is known to occur in acidic fen and wet meadow communities associated with rivers. New England Bluets are damselflies whose habitat includes coastal plain ponds,open water in swamps, and other ponds and lakes.It occurs only in the northeastern United States and is most common from eastern Massachusetts into Connecticut. Adult and juvenile Blue-spotted Salamanders inhabit upland forests during most of the year,where they reside in small-mammal burrows and other subsurface retreats. Adults migrate during late winter or early spring to breed in vernal pools and fish-free areas of swamps,marshes,or similar wetlands. Larvae metamorphose in late summer or early fall,whereupon they disperse into upland forest. Natural Heritage Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife & Endangered 1 Rabbit Hill Road,Westborough,MA 01581 phone:508-389-6360 fax:508-389-7890 Species Program For more information on rare species and natural communities,please see our fact sheets online at www.mass. oNnhcsp. BioMap2 Conserving the Biodiversity of Massachusetts in a Changing World Four-toed Salamanders live in forested habitats surrounding swamps,bogs,marshes, vernal pools, and other fish-free waters that are used as breeding sites. Most breeding sites in Massachusetts are characterized by pit-and-mound topography with significant sphagnum-moss cover. Eggs are typically laid in mounds or patches of sphagnum moss that overhang water. Upon hatching,the larvae wriggle through the moss and drop into the water,where they will develop for several weeks prior to metamorphosis. Blanding's Turtle is a medium sized turtle. It inhabits a mix of seasonal pools,marshes, shrub swamps, forest, and open uplands. After overwintering in the deep muds of wetlands,Blanding's Turtles move overland to vernal pools and shrub swamps to feed and mate.Loss of only a few adults annually can cause populations to decline as they do not reproduce until late in life(14-20 yrs), and have low replacement rates due to low nest and juvenile survivorship.Roads are the primary cause of adult mortality. The Northern Black Racer is a snake of young upland forests, shrublands such as pitch pine/scrub oak communities and rock cliffs.Although relatively common,its range appears to be constricting and its abundance has been declining. Bridle Shiners are small (<5 cm)minnows that are found in clear water in slack areas of streams and rivers and are also found in lakes and ponds. American Bitterns are heron-like birds that nest primarily in large cattail,tussock or shrub marshes and are very sensitive to disturbance. Least Bitterns are heron-like birds that typically nest in cattail marshes interspersed with open water and are very sensitive to disturbance. Soras are secretive marshbirds that typically nest in dense cattail marshes with interspersed open water. Core 3018A A 6,298-acre section of a larger 35,194-acre Core Habitat featuring Wetland Core,Aquatic Core,Priority Natural Communities, and Species of Conservation Concern. The mainstem of the Merrimack River, as it winds its way from the New Hampshire border in Tyngsborough to the tidal waters of its mouth, supports 19 rare and uncommon species. Bald Eagles have recently returned to nest along the river,while the federally Endangered Atlantic and Shortnose Sturgeons cruise the river's waters in small numbers. In West Newbury, a Freshwater Tidal Marsh-a very uncommon type of natural community-hosts six Endangered and Threatened plants,including the globally rare Eaton's Beggar-ticks and Parker's Pipewort. The Freshwater Tidal Marsh community occurs along coastal rivers,upstream of brackish tidal marsh. Here the marshes are flooded by tidal action twice a day,but with fresh water.These structurally diverse marshes are globally rare.This example of Freshwater Tidal Marsh is relatively large and in good condition.It is the largest community of this type north of Boston. The Salt Marsh community type is a graminoid-dominated,tidally flooded coastal community with several vegetative zones.Salt Marshes form in areas subject to oceanic tides,but sheltered from wave Natural Heritage Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife & Endangered 1 Rabbit Hill Road,Westborough,MA 01581 phone:508-389-6360 fax:508-389-7890 Species Program For more information on rare species and natural communities,please see our fact sheets online at www.mass. oNnhesp. BioMap2 Conserving the Biodiversity of Massachusetts in a Changing World energy.At over 16,000 acres this example of Salt Marsh is the largest in New England.It is generally in good condition and largely under conservation ownership. Small-River Floodplain Forests are silver maple/green ash forests occurring on alluvial soils of small rivers and streams.They occur on small tributaries of the Connecticut and Nashua Rivers and along some small rivers of eastern Massachusetts.This example of Small-River Floodplain Forest,though quite small, is an unusual variant of the community dominated by Green Ash.It is in relatively good condition and is well buffered by the surrounding landscape. Wetlands Cores are the least disturbed wetlands in the state within undeveloped landscapes—those with intact buffers and little fragmentation or other stressors associated with development.These wetlands are most likely to support critical wetland functions(i.e.,natural hydrologic conditions, diverse plant and animal habitats,etc.)and are most likely to maintain these functions into the future. Aquatic Cores are intact river corridors within which important physical and ecological processes of the river or stream occur. They delineate integrated and functional ecosystems for fish species and other aquatic Species of Conservation Concern. Natural Heritage Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife & Endangered 1 Rabbit Hill Road,Westborough,MA 01581 phone:508-389-6360 fax:508-389-7890 Species Program For more information on rare species and natural communities,please see our fact sheets online at www.mass. oNnhesp. BioMap2 Conserving the Biodiversity of Massachusetts in a Changing World BioMap2 Critical Natural Landscape in North Andover Critical Natural Landscape IDs correspond with the following element lists and summaries. BioMap2 Core Habitat BioMap2 Critical Natural Landscape 1 Mile 0 Natural Heritage Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife & Endangered I Rabbit Hill Road,Westborough,MA 01581 Species Program phone:508-389-6360 fax:508-389-7890 For more information on rare species and natural communities,please see ourfact sheets online at uuu,.mass.,qoz)1nhes,�. BioMap2 Conserving the Biodiversity of Massachusetts in a Changing World Elements of BioMap2 Critical Natural Landscapes This section lists all elements of BioMap2 Critical Natural Landscapes that fall entirely or partially within North Andover. The elements listed here may not occur within the bounds of North Andover. CNL 1229 Landscape Block Wetland Core Buffer CNL 1248 Wetland Core Buffer CNL 1251 Wetland Core Buffer CNL 1252 Wetland Core Buffer CNL 1280 Aquatic Core Buffer Landscape Block Wetland Core Buffer CNL 1301 Aquatic Core Buffer CNL 1323 Wetland Core Buffer CNL 1362 Aquatic Core Buffer Coastal Adaptation Area Landscape Block Tern Foraging Area Natural Heritage Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife & Endangered 1 Rabbit Hill Road,Westborough,MA 01581 phone:508-389-6360 fax:508-389-7890 Species Program For more information on rare species and natural communities,please see our fact sheets online at www.mass. ov/nhesp. BioMap2 Conserving the Biodiversity of Massachusetts in a Changing World Critical Natural Landscape Summaries CNL 1229 A 1,605-acre Critical Natural Landscape featuring Wetland Core Buffer and Landscape Block. A variety of analyses were used to identify protective upland buffers around wetlands and rivers.One, the variable width buffers methodology,included the most intact areas around each wetland and river, by extending deeper into surrounding unfragmented habitats than into developed areas adjacent to each wetland. Other upland buffers were identified through the rare species habitat analysis. In this way,the conservation of wetland buffers will support the habitats and functionality of each wetland, and also include adjacent uplands that are important for many species that move between habitat types. Landscape Blocks,the primary component of Critical Natural Landscapes, are large areas of intact predominately natural vegetation, consisting of contiguous forests,wetlands,rivers,lakes, and ponds, as well as coastal habitats such as barrier beaches and salt marshes.Pastures and power-line rights-of-way, which are less intensively altered than most developed areas,were also included since they provide habitat and connectivity for many species. Collectively,these natural cover types total 3.6 million acres across the state.An Ecological Integrity assessment was used to identify the most intact and least fragmented areas.These large Landscape Blocks are most likely to maintain dynamic ecological processes such as buffering, connectivity,natural disturbance, and hydrological regimes, all of which help to support wide-ranging wildlife species and many other elements of biodiversity. In order to identify critical Landscape Blocks in each ecoregion, different Ecological Integrity thresholds were used to select the largest intact landscape patches in each ecoregion while avoiding altered habitat as much as possible.This ecoregional representation accomplishes a key goal of BioMap2 to protect the ecological stages that support a broad suite of biodiversity in the context of climate change.Blocks were defined by major roads, and minimum size thresholds differed among ecoregions to ensure that BioMap2 includes the best of the best in each ecoregion. CNL 1248 A 65-acre Critical Natural Landscape featuring Wetland Core Buffer. A variety of analyses were used to identify protective upland buffers around wetlands and rivers.One, the variable width buffers methodology,included the most intact areas around each wetland and river, by extending deeper into surrounding unfragmented habitats than into developed areas adjacent to each wetland. Other upland buffers were identified through the rare species habitat analysis. In this way,the conservation of wetland buffers will support the habitats and functionality of each wetland, and also include adjacent uplands that are important for many species that move between habitat types. CNL 1251 A 60-acre Critical Natural Landscape featuring Wetland Core Buffer. A variety of analyses were used to identify protective upland buffers around wetlands and rivers.One, the variable width buffers methodology,included the most intact areas around each wetland and river, by extending deeper into surrounding unfragmented habitats than into developed areas adjacent to each Natural Heritage Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife & Endangered 1 Rabbit Hill Road,Westborough,MA 01581 phone:508-389-6360 fax:508-389-7890 Species Program For more information on rare species and natural communities,please see our fact sheets online at www.mass. oNnhesp. BioMap2 Conserving the Biodiversity of Massachusetts in a Changing World wetland. Other upland buffers were identified through the rare species habitat analysis. In this way,the conservation of wetland buffers will support the habitats and functionality of each wetland, and also include adjacent uplands that are important for many species that move between habitat types. CNL 1252 A 226-acre Critical Natural Landscape featuring Wetland Core Buffer. A variety of analyses were used to identify protective upland buffers around wetlands and rivers.One, the variable width buffers methodology,included the most intact areas around each wetland and river, by extending deeper into surrounding unfragmented habitats than into developed areas adjacent to each wetland. Other upland buffers were identified through the rare species habitat analysis. In this way,the conservation of wetland buffers will support the habitats and functionality of each wetland, and also include adjacent uplands that are important for many species that move between habitat types. CNL 1280 A 5,042-acre Critical Natural Landscape featuring Aquatic Core Buffer,Wetland Core Buffer and Landscape Block. A variety of analyses were used to identify protective upland buffers around wetlands and rivers.One, the variable width buffers methodology,included the most intact areas around each wetland and river, by extending deeper into surrounding unfragmented habitats than into developed areas adjacent to each wetland. Other upland buffers were identified through the rare species habitat analysis. In this way,the conservation of wetland buffers will support the habitats and functionality of each wetland, and also include adjacent uplands that are important for many species that move between habitat types. Landscape Blocks,the primary component of Critical Natural Landscapes, are large areas of intact predominately natural vegetation, consisting of contiguous forests,wetlands,rivers,lakes, and ponds, as well as coastal habitats such as barrier beaches and salt marshes.Pastures and power-line rights-of-way, which are less intensively altered than most developed areas, were also included since they provide habitat and connectivity for many species. Collectively,these natural cover types total 3.6 million acres across the state.An Ecological Integrity assessment was used to identify the most intact and least fragmented areas.These large Landscape Blocks are most likely to maintain dynamic ecological processes such as buffering, connectivity,natural disturbance, and hydrological regimes, all of which help to support wide-ranging wildlife species and many other elements of biodiversity. In order to identify critical Landscape Blocks in each ecoregion, different Ecological Integrity thresholds were used to select the largest intact landscape patches in each ecoregion while avoiding altered habitat as much as possible.This ecoregional representation accomplishes a key goal of BioMap2 to protect the ecological stages that support a broad suite of biodiversity in the context of climate change.Blocks were defined by major roads, and minimum size thresholds differed among ecoregions to ensure that BioMap2 includes the best of the best in each ecoregion. CNL 1301 A 188-acre Critical Natural Landscape featuring Aquatic Core Buffer. A variety of analyses were used to identify protective upland buffers around wetlands and rivers.One, the variable width buffers methodology,included the most intact areas around each wetland and river, Natural Heritage Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife & Endangered 1 Rabbit Hill Road,Westborough,MA 01581 phone:508-389-6360 fax:508-389-7890 Species Program For more information on rare species and natural communities,please see our fact sheets online at www.mass. oNnhesp. BioMap2 Conserving the Biodiversity of Massachusetts in a Changing World by extending deeper into surrounding unfragmented habitats than into developed areas adjacent to each wetland. Other upland buffers were identified through the rare species habitat analysis. In this way,the conservation of wetland buffers will support the habitats and functionality of each wetland, and also include adjacent uplands that are important for many species that move between habitat types. CNL 1323 A 172-acre Critical Natural Landscape featuring Wetland Core Buffer. A variety of analyses were used to identify protective upland buffers around wetlands and rivers.One, the variable width buffers methodology,included the most intact areas around each wetland and river, by extending deeper into surrounding unfragmented habitats than into developed areas adjacent to each wetland. Other upland buffers were identified through the rare species habitat analysis. In this way,the conservation of wetland buffers will support the habitats and functionality of each wetland, and also include adjacent uplands that are important for many species that move between habitat types. CNL 1362 A 50,627-acre Critical Natural Landscape featuring Aquatic Core Buffer,Landscape Block, Coastal Adaptation Area, and Tern Foraging Area. A variety of analyses were used to identify protective upland buffers around wetlands and rivers.One, the variable width buffers methodology,included the most intact areas around each wetland and river, by extending deeper into surrounding unfragmented habitats than into developed areas adjacent to each wetland. Other upland buffers were identified through the rare species habitat analysis. In this way,the conservation of wetland buffers will support the habitats and functionality of each wetland, and also include adjacent uplands that are important for many species that move between habitat types. Landscape Blocks,the primary component of Critical Natural Landscapes, are large areas of intact predominately natural vegetation, consisting of contiguous forests,wetlands,rivers,lakes, and ponds, as well as coastal habitats such as barrier beaches and salt marshes.Pastures and power-line rights-of-way, which are less intensively altered than most developed areas,were also included since they provide habitat and connectivity for many species. Collectively,these natural cover types total 3.6 million acres across the state.An Ecological Integrity assessment was used to identify the most intact and least fragmented areas.These large Landscape Blocks are most likely to maintain dynamic ecological processes such as buffering, connectivity,natural disturbance, and hydrological regimes, all of which help to support wide-ranging wildlife species and many other elements of biodiversity. In order to identify critical Landscape Blocks in each ecoregion, different Ecological Integrity thresholds were used to select the largest intact landscape patches in each ecoregion while avoiding altered habitat as much as possible.This ecoregional representation accomplishes a key goal of BioMap2 to protect the ecological stages that support a broad suite of biodiversity in the context of climate change.Blocks were defined by major roads, and minimum size thresholds differed among ecoregions to ensure that BioMap2 includes the best of the best in each ecoregion. This 8,989-acre Landscape Block is the fourth largest of 62 Blocks in the ecoregion.Unlike Landscape Blocks in much of the state that are dominated by upland forests,this coastal Landscape Block is dominated by unique and important salt marsh,barrier beach, and estuary habitats. Natural Heritage Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife & Endangered 1 Rabbit Hill Road,Westborough,MA 01581 phone:508-389-6360 fax:508-389-7890 Species Program For more information on rare species and natural communities,please see our fact sheets online at www.mass. oNnhesp. BioMap2 Conserving the Biodiversity of Massachusetts in a Changing World The coastal habitats of Massachusetts are particularly vulnerable to potential sea-level rise in the next century,which many estimates suggest is likely to exceed one meter.Therefore,in addition to prioritizing current coastal habitats,the creators of BioMap2 examined the landward side of salt marshes to determine where these habitats might move to as sea levels rise.Undeveloped lands adjacent to and up to one and a half meters above existing salt marshes were identified, and included as Critical Natural Landscapes with high potential to support inland migration of salt marsh and other coastal habitats over the coming century. Terns range widely from their breeding colonies to forage. While the breeding and staging areas for Roseate,Arctic, Common, and Least Terns were included in the Species of Conservation Concern Core Habitat for BioMap2,tern foraging areas were included in BioMap2 as part of Critical Natural Landscape. The extent of foraging habitat for Arctic, Common, and Roseate Terns depends on the size of the breeding colony. For Least Tern, all shallow marine and estuarine waters within 2 miles of recent colony sites and up to 1 mile offshore were mapped as foraging habitat. Natural Heritage Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife & Endangered 1 Rabbit Hill Road,Westborough,MA 01581 phone:508-389-6360 fax:508-389-7890 Species Program For more information on rare species and natural communities,please see our fact sheets online at www.mass. oNnhesp. Help Save Endangered Wildlife! Please contribute on your Massachusetts income tax form or directly to the Natural Heritage & 4 Endangered Species Fund To learn more about the Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program and the Commonwealth's rare species, visit our web site at www.mass.gov/nhesp. TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 F. FONAT Trial Maps Appendices TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 G. Survey Summary Appendices TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 5 Appendix: Community Survey Results Appendix: Community Survey Results North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2013 SurveyMonkey Q'I Please indicate r recreation a your expectations in the followingr . ( = very well, 5 = does not meet expectations) Parks and playgrounds Condition ��IIIII IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIT4 playingf f el. Bicycle paths and bike lanes Walking trails Wildlife viewing areas Historic and cultural areas Opportunities for off-leas... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 (very 2 3 4 5(does not meet Total Weighted well) (neutral) expectations) Average Parks and playgrounds 20.77% 39.13% 21.26% 13.53% 5.31% 43 81 44 28 11 2117 2.43 Condition of playing fields and courts 14.71% 36.27% 33.33% 12.25% 3.43% 30 74 68 25 7 204 2.53 Bicycle paths and bike lanes 1.96% 11.27% 27.45% 20.10% 39.22% 4 23 56 41 80 204 3 83 Walking trails 15.76% 29.56% 24.63% 21.18% 8.87% 32 60 50 43 18 203 2."78 Wildlife viewing areas 14.22% 25.98% 41.18% 12.25% 6.37% 29 53 84 25 13 204 2."71 Historic and cultural areas 17.24% 37.93% 33.50% 9.36% 1.97% 35 77 68 19 4 2113 2.4"n Opportunities for off-leash dog 9.64% 13.20% 42.64% 12.69% 21.83% exercise 19 26 84 25 43 197 ::x.24 1 / 30 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2013 SurveyMonkey 2 Please indicate r recreation and open space pr r your expectations in the followingr . ( = very well, 5 = does not meet expectations) A isvn',i,% 207' i Active youth recreation... ive adult �IIIII III IIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIIff� recreation... Outdoor or indoor healt... Wildlife educational... Historic and cultural... Elm Passive recreation... 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 (very 2 3 4 5(does not Total Weighted well) (neutral) meet Average expectations) Active youth recreation programs and facilities,including play 25.85% 38.05% 16.59% 16.59% 2.93% structures and court-based and field sports 53 78 34 34 6 205 2.::3 Active adult recreation programs and facilities 3.98% 17.91% 39.30% 23.38% 15.42% 8 36 79 47 31 201 ::x.28 Outdoor or indoor health and exercise programs 5.94% 14.85% 42.57% 22.77% 13.86% 12 ::0 86 46 28 202 ::x.24 Wildlife educational and appreciation opportunities 5.94% 15.84% 46.04% 24.75% 7.43% 12 32 93 50 15 202 3 1 Historic and cultural educational and appreciation opportunities 10.84% 24.63% 45.32% 17.24% 1.97% 22 50 92 35 4 2113 2."f5 Passive recreation programs 7.58% 17.17% 50.00% 19.19% 6.06% 15 34 99 38 12 198 2.99 2 / 30 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2013 SurveyMonkey Q3 What do you think r important goals rTown's space and recreation spaces? Please pick up to 3 goals from the followingi thinki priority r the next 5 to 10 years. A isv✓u i,% i614 24 Focus on adding new... Continue maintaining... Protect public drinking wat... Preserve and restore nate... Protect the Town's sceni... Protect undeveloped... Expand and improve acce... NONE= Improve access for the... ; connections... Provide opportunitie... Other(please specify) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses Focus on adding new recreational opportunities or programs(see Question 4). 33.15% 61 Continue maintaining high quality recreational programs and services. 29.35% 54 Protect public drinking water supplies. 45.65% 84 27.72% 5"n Preserve and restore natural resources. Protect the Town's scenic areas. 29.35% 54 Protect undeveloped areas. 35.87% 66 3 / 30 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2013 SurveyMonkey Expand and improve access to public open space and recreation areas. 38.59% 71 Improve access for the disabled to recreation facilities and programs. 6.52% 12 Create connections between existing public open space areas. 19.57% .:qtr Provide opportunities for residents to interact with/observe nature on a regular basis. 14.13% 26 Other(please specify) 9.78% 18 Total Respondents:184 # Other(please specify) Date 1 Bike paths and sidewalks added on more roads. 6/18/2013 10:37 PM 2 More safe places for kids afterschool 6/16/2013 8:19 PM 3 Off leash inclosed dog park. 6/11/2013 10:16 AM 4 bike paths/side walks need to be addressed. 6/10/2013 5:34 PM 5 "reinvent-renovate playground facilities-Drummond,add challenge course to Youth center&utilize facility during 6/10/2013 10:10 AM day as adult gym,hold classes(not senior focuse) 6 add dirt bike tracks for recreational use 6/10/2013 7:25 AM 7 Sidewalks in Downtown area 6/7/2013 8:09 AM 8 cross walks by quick pic pleasant st 6/5/2013 9:50 AM 9 Bike/walk routes developed 6/4/2013 8:05 AM 10 dog park areas 6/2/2013 1:58 PM 11 Develop accessibility to river:walking/jogging/biking paths at riverside.We have a beautiful river and NO access 5/31/2013 10:33 AM for enjoyment of it. 12 Create new bike lanes and trails. 5/31/2013 6:19 AM 13 Create/fix sidewalks and biking paths for those without cars 5/29/2013 7:15 PM 14 Sidewalks,bike and walking paths-especially connecting to other communities. 5/29/2013 10:10 AM 15 Bike lanes and sidewalks for safety please!!We need a sidewalk on Chadwick street where there is a park! 5/29/2013 8:50 AM 16 Playground for younger children 5/29/2013 6:28 AM 17 We really need more bike trails.This links with your idea of creating connections between public open spaces. 5/28/2013 8:48 PM 18 Communicate to the citizens via maps,pamphlets,signage etc.where the open space and recreational areas are 5/22/2013 9:38 AM located 4 / 30 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2013 SurveyMonkey Q4 If you answeredadding recreational opportunii r programs" above, what opportunities r programs would you like to see in North Andover? A isv✓gra :r"C f5f # Responses Date 1 Better playgrounds and a splash park 6/23/2013 11:52 PM 2 Adding biking paths around town so everyone can safely ride their bikes. 6/23/2013 7:15 PM 3 1 would like to see North Andover model their program after the Andover DCS program.Many 6/22/2013 9:38 PM opportunities/classes are afforded to Andover Residents.I would like to see the same programs available here in North Andover. 4 1 would like to see the old town square reconstructed to be able to flood areas for iceskating rinks in the winter 6/21/2013 8:10 AM and add more free out activities that are not structured. 5 Bike Path 6/18/2013 5:56 PM 6 Add more turf sports fields 6/16/2013 8:19 PM 7 Create an outdoor swimming pool facility for the town. 6/16/2013 10:39 AM 8 Improved fields(turf),biking and running paths for everyone. 6/14/2013 12:05 PM 9 More free events on the common and in other areas(not carnival ones where vendors are expensive)to get the 6/14/2013 11:12 AM community together... 10 1 would like to see bleachers at all of the fields that the girls play softball at.Not just at the fields where the boys 6/13/2013 8:32 PM play baseball.Thank you. 11 Town pool.Winter outdoor ice skating. 6/12/2013 6:35 PM 12 n/a 6/12/2013 8:58 AM 13 North Andover NEEDS a dog park where dogs can roam off leash in a safe,fenced in area.The closest dog park 6/11/2013 9:12 PM to our area is in LOWELL,and I am not going to Lowell to let my dog off leash!Most people end up bringing their dogs to Weir Hill,which,though a great resource,often interrupts other hikers,joggers,etc because the dogs chase strangers,but some dogs(like mine)have a high prey drive and cannot be allowed off leash if the area isn't fenced because it simply isn't safe for her(or the small woodland creatures she likes to chase).A dog park would remedy these issues. 14 1 would love to see some place to ice skate outside in winter(rink in old town center for example).Some towns 6/11/2013 8:23 PM flood their green area for free outdoor skating-why not do that in our old town center.Boat/canoe/kayak rental and/or lessons/tours on the lake(Conchichewick)or other(Steven's pond?).Would also like to see some play structure in old town center.(and need to clean up/improve the playspace right near 495 on Mass Ave-it is horrible.)Would love to see some paved bike paths for kids(I am aware of many unpaved,but my small kids cannot really ride on those).Would love to see some Tennis Courts like the big outdoor tennis complex area in Andover. 15 Add a couple public basketball courts.Add weekend-only pass to Steven's Pond and ensure its cleaner(or move 6/11/2013 12:13 PM public swim area to another location).Add playground at McEvoy Park.Add water access areas for fishing and canoes/kayaks. 16 A dog park 6/11/2013 10:16 AM 5 / 30 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2013 SurveyMonkey 17 Off leash fenced in dog park.Willing to bet there are more people in town with dogs and no kids using parks than 6/11/2013 8:21 AM there are families with kids the age of using parks(late elementary and middle school).Yet the focus seems to be to spend money on making more fields and parks for these families,while us with older kids who don't use those facilities have no place to take our dogs off leash.The town seems to be very anti-dog with the"absolutely no dogs"signs all around.Yet the tax base of dog owners in town I am sure it quite high.Other towns have or are building dog parks as destinations to draw people into town.We go to Derry and Portsmouth and other towns, because they have great dog parks.You can find a playing field in almost every corner of the town,and I can't drive 5 minutes without passing at least 2.There seems to be plenty of money for those,but the town can't build one good off leash dog park.That seems a shame. I think you will see the same citizen uproar with this soon as you did with chickens. 18 bike paths/side walks need to be addressed. 6/10/2013 5:34 PM 19 more programs for"tweens",non-sports programs and adult sports leagues. 6/10/2013 3:39 PM 20 The library district is highly populated with young children,yet there are no public playgrounds within walking 6/6/2013 10:52 AM distance.A small playground could be added to Memorial Park without detracting from the beauty and meaning of the park.Also,a dog park would be a welcome addition somewhere in the town. 21 Improved infrastructure for cycling 6/5/2013 12:32 PM 22 parks at high school 6/5/2013 9:50 AM 23 More adult excercise cl 6/4/2013 6:58 PM 24 Dog park. 6/4/2013 10:33 AM 25 More safe paths cleat marked levels of difficultly 6/4/2013 8:05 AM 26 A bike path(rail to trail)would be wonderful,similar to what they have done in Amesbury and Newburyport 6/4/2013 8:01 AM 27 Continue to maintain and expand the town's recreation space(ball/soccer fields). 6/4/2013 7:34 AM 28 Offerings for younger children as well as adults for indoor and outdoor opportunities throughout the year. 6/3/2013 1:12 PM 29 More bike paths and walking paths.And more restrictions on dog and dog owners. 6/3/2013 9:17 AM 30 more family activities and adult continuing education courses like cooking,hobbies etc 6/2/2013 2:35 PM 31 Adult volleyball league at the high school for ladies. 5/31/2013 6:19 AM 32 1 would like to see the elementary school's playgrounds be kept up to code and equipped with up-to date playing 5/30/2013 7:19 PM structures children can use on a daily basis. 33 Wish we could have programs and opportunities like Andover! 5/30/2013 5:11 PM 34 1 would love to see a recreation complex much like the Ipswich River Park in North Reading.The town youth 5/30/2013 11:51 AM programs could be host to many tournaments if we had the facilities.These tournaments bring much needed business to local businesses.The large geographical dispersion makes hosting sports tournaments very challenging as some fields are 20+minute drive from other fields. 35 Skating rink.Better use of youth center.Ropes course up and running again.More program for mentally and 5/29/2013 9:08 PM physically challenged adults and children,bike paths.More playgrounds, 36 It would be nice to have more bike paths,similar to rail trails that are safe for families and children of any age.1 5/29/2013 4:19 PM am not sure if we have any adult rec programs??If we do, I am not sure they are well advertised.I know that the Youth Center is a treasure and we love Stevens Pond.I hope the pond will be open all year with the preventative measures put in place. I think we have a lot of great spaces in North Andover,but making sure they stay clean and maintained and addvertising them well is important. 37 more passive recreation,ie:yoga,tai chi.More activities for children who are not sports oriented,this town is 5/29/2013 11:07 AM overloaded with sports for kids.How about some drama?music?art? 38 Take a look at Andover's superb rec program that all of us in NA use be ours is terrible!! 5/29/2013 9:39 AM 39 bike lane and trails and judging by the questions it seems there are programs I don't know about so maybe more 5/29/2013 9:28 AM promotion of existing things 40 Adult programs such as summer tennis leagues.Also improved adult education/special interest programs like 5/29/2013 8:42 AM photography,arts etc. 6 / 30 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2013 SurveyMonkey 41 N/A 5/29/2013 8:35 AM 42 walking/biking trails 5/29/2013 8:17 AM 43 Bike paths 5/29/2013 8:07 AM 44 More programs for kids in the preschool age group 5/29/2013 6:28 AM 45 It would be nice to have a sports complex area,similar to North Reading,not just at the high school.This could 5/29/2013 6:07 AM have several fields,a track,picnic benches,play ground etc. 46 Love to see a bike path that we do NOT have to drive to.Possibly could start near downtown,might increase foot 5/28/2013 7:20 PM traffic to our local business? 47 I would suggest to do something similar to Andover recreational programs and website.Andover recreational 5/28/2013 10:09 AM programs include much more opportunities for children and adults as compared to North Andover.The website will make a big difference.Do more community events like camping out on the pond,bird watching,etc. 48 more programs for kids,esp.in summer months,including full day programs 5/28/2013 10:05 AM 49 Develop new and expand existing playground structures,particularly the space on Chadwick st.There is currently 5/28/2013 10:04 AM one slide a few swings. 50 An off-leash,enclosed dog park would be wonderful for socializing and exercising North Andover's large dog 5/28/2013 10:02 AM population. 51 Biking,hiking paths,public tennis courts,kayaking,fishing 5/26/2013 9:29 PM 52 NA needs improvements to the playgrounds at Reynolds and Drummond.Much of Drummond needs 5/25/2013 6:50 PM replacement or at minimal updating to prevent splinters.Additionally,Drummond needs swings for older children. Reynolds,while newer,is fairly dangerous.The slides are shallow and steep and the mulch quickly wears away allowing the cement footings at the base of the slides to be exposed.Also,the divets under the swings become very deep.NA could also use a playground specific to younger children and tennis courts for community play. Finally,the playgrounds at some of our schools are in desperate need of replacement/updating. 53 A variety of adult ed classes.Pentucket has a great list of offerings.Add more adult activities at the youth center 5/24/2013 8:17 PM before 2:00 54 More active physical programs for middle schoolers. 5/22/2013 2:22 PM 55 I would like to see the sports field be upgraded. North Andovers fields are well below other town facilities.They 5/21/2013 11:05 PM need to be upgraded! 56 Bike path 5/21/2013 9:25 PM 57 Would LOVE to see some areas near the river opened up and beautified for walking,biking,and FITNESS 5/21/2013 3:31 PM TRAIL!!We have a beautiful river that the town doesn't take advantage of. 7 / 30 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2013 SurveyMonkey Q5 What do you think are the most important projectsr facility improvements r open space and recreation ar r the next 5 to 10 years? Please pick from the followingithink should highestbe ri ri r these questions, in mindit grants, i r fees, and partnerships , it is likely additional required. A isvvo c tl iE.' tl 2 8 / 30 Add Add.M„ra � North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2013 SurveyMonkey Protect more open space/conservation land 30.05% 55 Provide more water-access points for canoes/kayaks 20.22% 37 Provide more bird-watching and wildlife-viewing areas 3.28% 6 Add more picnic areas 4.37% 8 Add/Improve playgrounds or play structures 22.95% 42 Explore providing designated location for dogs off-leash 18.58% 34 Expand recreational programs for adults 18.03% .:3 Expand recreational programs for youth 13.66% 25 Expand recreational programs for seniors(65+) 3.83% 7 Explore opportunities for adding community gardens 9.29% 17 Other(please specify) 4.37% 8 Total Respondents:183 # Other(please specify) Date 1 Splash park 6/23/2013 11:52 PM 2 No more elderly housing developments. 6/12/2013 8:58 AM 3 Sidewalks on Mass ave need major improvement and cross walks added.Add Tennis Courts and Outdoor ice 6/11/2013 8:23 PM rink in winter in old town center 4 Add parking and access at Windrush Farm&623 Osgood St properties 5/30/2013 11:29 AM 5 All should be improved 5/29/2013 9:08 PM 6 less sports more'passive'recreation(see#4) 5/29/2013 11:07 AM 7 Add off road bike paths throughout town so that children can get around safely while avoiding traffic. 5/29/2013 11:05 AM 8 Let's put all of our time,money and energy on improving what we have 5/22/2013 9:38 AM 10 / 30 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2013 SurveyMonkey frequentQ(,'i, Is there facility in a nearby community that you i i North Andover? Please explain. # Responses Date 1 We usually go to Middleton to ride our bike in a safe bike path in that town. 6/23/2013 7:15 PM 2 Andover DCS.Tennis lessons and the Drop-In playground are among the most popular in my family,though they 6/22/2013 9:38 PM offer such great opportunities we could mirror here in North Andover. 3 Many communities have more access for bikers on roads like Summer Street.Also,there are open parks for 6/18/2013 10:37 PM dogs which require no leashes. 4 Bike paths in other towns 6/18/2013 5:56 PM 5 A community pool for adults and kids and a wading pool for toddlers with restrooms and changing facilities would 6/18/2013 12:58 PM be a nice. 6 Bike path,amesbury,chelsford,winchester... 6/18/2013 7:14 AM 7 I really enjoy when I visit a town with a large town common with a gazebo i.e.Andover,Winchester,Wilmington, 6/17/2013 3:42 PM most NH towns.It provides a lovely architectural element to the open space as well as a location for community events such as the summer concerts. 8 Nashua River Rail Trail 6/16/2013 10:39 AM 9 Ipswich river park in North Reading 6/14/2013 11:09 AM 10 No 6/13/2013 8:32 PM 11 Swimming pool 6/12/2013 6:35 PM 12 No 6/12/2013 8:58 AM 13 Recreation park in Andover;ice skating on the mall in Newburyport. 6/11/2013 8:23 PM 14 We recently moved to town and my husband would have loved to join a softball league 6/11/2013 12:18 PM 15 Ipswich Park in North Reading is great-and has fees for large group use which would help with funding. 6/11/2013 12:13 PM 16 The Derry Dog park.It's the closest off-leash place for dogs!And it's 35minutes away!!I go there,buy coffee in 6/11/2013 10:16 AM town and often fill up on gas on the way home.In cooler weather,I often have lunch too! 17 Dog Park.And I would like this to be more than"Explore providing designated location"...which is even worded 6/11/2013 8:21 AM so much different than"Add sports fields/courts".I mean really?The wording shows just how uncommitted the town is to providing this service. 18 Endicott Park in Danvers.We like the combination of huge play structure&"farm experience"for kids,the 6/10/2013 9:47 AM combination of open fields&woods,&the ability to rent sections for family/group outings. 19 rock climbing 6/10/2013 7:25 AM 20 An animal shelter would really benefit the community. 6/8/2013 1:49 AM 21 kayaking/canoing at the Harold Parker with access in Andover 6/5/2013 9:10 AM 22 Spray park Swimming Pool 6/4/2013 6:58 PM 23 We drive to Salem MA to use their dog park. 6/4/2013 10:33 AM 24 Avis trails 6/4/2013 8:05 AM 11 / 30 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2013 SurveyMonkey 25 A bike path(rail to trail)/walking trail would be wonderful,we often use the ones in Amesbury and Newburyport. 6/4/2013 8:01 AM They are perfect for people of all ages and many different rec uses.One would be particularly nice in NA because most of the streets lack sidewalks and it can be quite dangerous biking on them,especially with kids.A path that was on the old trail that goes thru Weir Hill/Stevens Pond area would be perfect for it.Also,the playgrounds could use a little help-places like Drummond are great,but all they need is to add some mulch and fix broken equipment.That is a much better(and cheaper!)option than adding new playgrounds. 26 Indoor private soccer field house. 6/4/2013 7:34 AM 27 North Readings Ipswich River Park with bike/walking paths,picnic areas,playgrounds etc. 6/3/2013 6:37 PM 28 Outdoor or indoor sports for adults.Perhaps regular pickup games available on existing fields/courts organized 6/3/2013 1:12 PM by the town or a schedule of available fields/courts for permit and/or free play. 29 The Wyndham bike trail and the one in Groton,too. 6/3/2013 9:17 AM 30 the adult learning classes that Andover provides 6/2/2013 2:35 PM 31 we lived in oregon and miss having a park with a paved bike trail-mostly to be used for families/kids;playgrounds 6/2/2013 5:57 AM suitable for toddlers and growing children with adult recreational amenities as well. 32 Public landing of some form on the Merrimack River,I'm fully aware of the depth of the water and speed of the 5/31/2013 10:04 PM current through the north andover section of river.I'm a kayaker/canoeist and'sneaking'to the river at the back of Nancy Chipendale's Dance studio Paddling upstream from the park in lawrence is okay but it's nice to paddle to haverhill on occasion. I don't expect this to be a high demand item,a couple parking spots(not paved)and approved public access to the river bank would be sufficient. 33 Paved bike/walking path,for example a rail trail. 5/30/2013 10:59 PM 34 Windham NH rail trail 5/30/2013 8:41 PM 35 Indoor rock climbing center Sprinkler park 5/30/2013 8:31 PM 36 Love the Ipswich River park in North Reading 5/30/2013 5:11 PM 37 Ipswich River Park in North Reading is a great mix-use facility-fields,rinks,playgrounds,track,dog walk.1 5/30/2013 11:51 AM would LOVE to see something similar in North Andover. 38 Tire swing on Ipswich River in Topsfield 5/30/2013 11:29 AM 39 The town of North Reading has a great picnic/playground/open space area that I'd love to see us have.With 5/29/2013 9:58 PM plenty of parking. 40 Outdoor ice hockey„walking trails.Outdoor hockey rink 5/29/2013 9:08 PM 41 Ipswich River Park in North Reading 5/29/2013 8:31 PM 42 1 visit POMPS pond in Andover more than Stevens pond in NA because I find the facilities much nicer and more 5/29/2013 7:15 PM organized.The fact that they have a snack bar is a big draw,as well as the play area being closer to the water area.An eating area(breakfast/lunch/or dinner)close to the water in North Andover would be ideal. 43 We love rail trails and spray parks as our children are still young.Plymouth has a nice public spray park at a 5/29/2013 4:19 PM playground(Nelson Park).We have been to rail trails in Amesbury and Lexington. 44 Andover's Children and Adult Recreational programs.See#4 5/29/2013 11:07 AM 45 We would like to see a compinatin path and boardwalk around the lake...using existing open space and adding 5/29/2013 10:10 AM sidewalks on roadways to create a continuous loop. 46 Ipswich River Park in North Reading.Walking/bike path,great playground,snack shack...awesome! 5/29/2013 10:07 AM 47 bike trails as in Lexington MA 5/29/2013 9:58 AM 48 Ipswich River Park in North Reading is an amazing facility with something for everyone.The huge track can be 5/29/2013 9:41 AM used by walkers,joggers and bikes.Inside the track is a play structure and open fields.There are also tennis courts etc. 49 Andover Rec 5/29/2013 9:39 AM 50 Rail trails for biking,walking,jogging.Not only does it provide recreation and exercise opportunities,but users 5/29/2013 9:31 AM also spend money at local businesses. 12 / 30 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2013 SurveyMonkey 51 there was a park in Reading(or N Reading?)that had everything skate park,playgrounds for different ages and 5/29/2013 9:28 AM more,we haven't been back but it was great,a community pool maybe indoor outdoor would be nice.I grew up with a MDC pool and it was great and free.The Y is expensive 52 Ipswich River Park in North Reading has alot in one location....outdoor volleyball,playground,boat launch,trails, 5/29/2013 8:50 AM picnic tables,soccer fields,etc. 53 N/A 5/29/2013 8:35 AM 54 Would like to have more walking/bike paths in town like those in towns closer to Boston 5/29/2013 7:47 AM 55 Griffin Park in Windham.It has something for everyone!! 5/29/2013 6:28 AM 56 North Reading has a great play/sports complex with a track around a large open space for sports,picnic tables,a 5/29/2013 6:07 AM covered area,play ground,etc. 57 Ipswich River Park is nicely laid out with sports fields,bathrooms,trails,evening shows etc.Would love to see 5/28/2013 10:34 PM common area improved to have bathrooms,sports fields,walking path.Also,could you add playground to park across from library...it would be nice to be within walking distance to shops in town and to library. 58 bike path in Peabody 5/28/2013 2:35 PM 59 bike lanes(there are bike lanes in Andover)recreation park(there are tennis courts in recreation park in 5/28/2013 10:09 AM Andover)area for kids birthday party(like in Reading near the lake,etc.) 60 Can't frequent it because it's restricted to Andover residents,but the Pomps Pond summer program for youth is a 5/28/2013 10:05 AM fantastic opportunity. 61 The Groveland dog park and Boy Scout Park in Boxford(great structures for imaginative play). 5/28/2013 10:02 AM 62 Kayaking/Canoeing 5/26/2013 9:29 PM 63 a movie theater 5/25/2013 7:22 PM 64 The sports complex in Windham,NH is very nice and provides a variety of opportunities for a variety of ages and 5/25/2013 6:50 PM interests.If new playground equipment is added,please consider structures that allow for easy visibility-solid wood walls and thick planks make it hard to watch children It is too bad there is no playground in downtown NA- it would be nice to have a reason to bring families into the downtown.Finally,thank you for the opportunity to complete this survey. 65 A rail trail along the old railroad bed from down town North Andover all the way out to the Middleton line would be 5/25/2013 9:22 AM great.Many towns have rail trails,including several on Cape Cod. 66 Rail trail/Bike trails 5/22/2013 9:02 AM 67 Concord Bike Path 5/21/2013 3:31 PM 13 / 30 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2013 SurveyMonkey Q",7" Is North Andover doing a good job of protecting rnatural resources? explainno, please . A isv✓u i% f60, S oiu�l,o& rEB Yes No IIIIIIIIIIIIII don't know 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses Yes 61.88% 99 No 9.38% 15 I don't know 28.75% 46 Total 160 # If no,please explain Date 1 Conservation Department is pathetic.They play tit for tat and likes to screw residents out of paying hundreds of 6/18/2013 1:02 PM dollars for revised plot plans and public notices. 2 Too many elderly housing developments&condos.We have enough! 6/12/2013 9:01 AM 3 How is previously unbuildable land suddenly accessible to developers,erosion and flooding effects all of our 6/10/2013 10:16 AM town.STOP THE NONESENSE! 4 We have just moved into the area last July so it is difficult to answer the question. 6/7/2013 10:31 PM 5 Failure to preserve Water clarity at Lake Cochichewick. 6/7/2013 2:53 PM 6 Removed a lot of tree branches and trees. 6/5/2013 10:19 AM 7 We see people letting their dogs swim(and defecate)in and around the lake at Weir Hill all the time. 6/3/2013 9:20 AM 8 Weir hill is trashed by dog walkers not picking up their dog's poop 6/2/2013 4:01 PM 9 Town is doing a poor job in preserving open spaces. 6/1/2013 8:49 AM 10 This town seems to be allowing development of open space/woods at a fast pace.I love this community b/c of it's 5/31/2013 10:33 AM suburban/rural-mix feel. It's not dense but seems to be heading in that direction.The development is typically residential which puts a burden on the school system. 11 The town has been fairly aggressive in maintaining open space and protecting wildlife areas.North Andover is 5/30/2013 11:53 AM home to many wild animals.These animals continue to grow and prosper in the areas that are protected. 14 / 30 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2013 SurveyMonkey 12 Maintenance of existing properties is poor;weeds at Carter Hill grow to 4 feet without cutting 5/30/2013 11:33 AM 13 Too many new houses being built. 5/29/2013 11:09 AM 14 1 feel one of the assets of this town is its natural beauty and resources,its open spaces,and I see too much 5/29/2013 9:49 AM development occurring that is taking that away.I don't feel the town is being a good steward of its natural resources and preserving it. 15 1 live in a condo and the recycling is minimal and I pushed for years to get it.San Fran,Ca has mandatory 5/29/2013 9:33 AM curbside that includes compost pickup 16 Weir hill is used as an off leash dog park,dogs are constantly swimming in our drinking water! 5/29/2013 6:30 AM 17 I'm seeing a lot of development,especially near 114.Would love to see the town buy it up as open space. 5/28/2013 8:50 PM 18 not sure 5/28/2013 2:35 PM 19 Tremendous amount of development occurring in areas with sensitive natural resources-prime farmland, 5/22/2013 9:24 AM wildlife habitat,scenic areas. 15 / 30 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2013 SurveyMonkey Q13, I indicate your priorities for open space protection (either through acquisition r other ). Rank the following (highestri ri ) to 5 (lowest priority). A isv✓u i,% f76 3,2 Areas that protect the... Areas that have potenti... Areas with potential fo... Unique scenic areas Historic sites Land that abuts and/or... Access to river/ponds/... Importa natural... farmsPreserve and encou ag 0 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 1 (high 2 3 4 5(low/no Total Weighted priority) priority) Average Areas that protect the town's drinking water resources 73.71% 17.14% 6.86% 0.00% 2.29% 129 ::0 12 0 4 175 "n.40 Areas that have potential to provide facilities for active recreation 28.82% 34.71% 21.76% 8.82% 5.88% (sports fields,courts,etc.) 49 59 37 15 10 170 2.28 Areas with potential for informal or passive recreation 40.00% 41.18% 14.71% 2.35% 1.76% (walking/hiking/riding/skiing trails,etc) 68 70 25 4 3 170 "n.85 Unique scenic areas 21.08% 30.72% 31.33% 9.04% 7.83% 35 51 52 15 13 166 2.52 Historic sites 22.70% 38.04% 25.15% 9.82% 4.29% 37 62 41 16 7 163 2.35 Land that abuts and/or connects existing open spaces 24.24% 28.48% 30.91% 12.73% 3.64% 40 47 51 21 6 165 2.43 Access to river/ponds/water 25.00% 39.88% 23.81% 5.95% 5.36% 42 67 40 10 9 168 2.27 16 / 30 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2013 SurveyMonkey Important natural resources and wildlife habitat 32.54% 35.50% 21.89% 5.92% 4.14% 55 60 37 10 7 169 2 14 Preserve farms and encourage agricultural activity 39.88% 31.90% 14.11% 7.98% 6.13% 65 52 23 13 10 163 2.09 # Other(please specify) Date 1 I'd readily approve ANY space for a dog park! 6/11/2013 10:19 AM 2 Maintain existing land purchases 5/30/2013 11:33 AM 3 Greater connected paths and sidewalks 5/29/2013 10:12 AM 4 While I am for the informal opportunities,if we do acquire more possibly only for new types of opportunities?We 5/25/2013 6:55 PM have plenty of walking paths. 17 / 30 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2013 SurveyMonkey Qfin' What Town actionsr to preservespaces? (please support)that you Acquire more open space a... Crate ordedi ate... Educate ((( residents ab... Regulate the intensity of... Encourage/educa to landowner... MINION= Educate farmers... Other(please specify) IIIIIIIIIVIIIIIIII 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses Acquire more open space and conservation areas 55.03% 93 Create a fund,or dedicate more Town funds to maintain current recreation and preservation areas 58.58% 99 Educate residents about land conservation issues 49.11% 83 Regulate the intensity of development in natural habitats and environmentally sensitive areas 60.95% 103 Encourage/educate landowners on the tax benefits of Chapter 61 to keep lands as agriculture,recreation or forest. 51.48% 87 Educate farmers regarding the benefit of Agricultural Preservation Restrictions to ensure permanent agricultural use. 41.42% 70 Other(please specify) 3.55% 6 Total Respondents:169 # Other(please specify) Date 1 don't have an opinion 6/11/2013 8:26 PM 2 A dog park. 6/11/2013 10:19 AM 3 strong leadership to prevent misuse of land NOT permit just for funds 6/10/2013 10:16 AM 4 Stop adding retail to town and additional housing developments the town is getting too built up 6/10/2013 7:10 AM 5 5/29/2013 4:26 PM 18 / 30 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2013 SurveyMonkey 6 Educating residents,landowners and farmers is a"passive"action and will certainly help but is limited. 5/29/2013 9:46 AM 19 / 30 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2013 SurveyMonkey Q10 To preserveis strategies r consider? (Please check all that you would consider.) A isv✓u i tl H52 S oiu�l,o& 56 Donate land to the Town Donate money to the Town... Provide a conservation... Vote for Town-support... Other(please specify) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses Donate land to the Town 16.45% 295 Donate money to the Town to acquire open space or recreation land 27.63% 42 Provide a conservation restriction on your land to the Town,the State,or a non-profit organization 23.68% 36 Vote for Town-supported land acquisition 82.89% 126 Other(please specify) 7.89% 12 Total Respondents:152 # Other(please specify) Date 1 to be considered ater seeing proposal and land that would be acquired 6/11/2013 8:26 PM 2 maybe vote for acquistion;depends on specific situation 6/4/2013 11:38 AM 3 Help with education 6/3/2013 9:20 AM 4 print trails guide so open space can be appreciated by populace 6/1/2013 1:09 PM 5 Focus on quality maintenance/use of existing lands 5/30/2013 11:33 AM 6 1 support keeping CPA funds at current levels and vote in favor of using that money for many projects both having 5/29/2013 4:26 PM to do with open space and historic preservation at Town Meeting 7 Working with local groups that already have strategies for protecting open space like the Trustees of 5/29/2013 9:49 AM Reservations and Essex County Greenbelt.Also town should create a non-profit group that has the purpose of acquiring open space using all the above listed strategies. 20 / 30 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2013 SurveyMonkey 8 push for more volunteer cleanup other 1x a year 5/29/2013 9:33 AM 9 Volunteer to advocate for--or do work on--town support land acquisition 5/28/2013 2:02 PM 10 use the current space 5/28/2013 10:11 AM 11 1 would consider donating to updating/adding playgrounds. 5/25/2013 6:55 PM 12 Increase CPA contribution from residents or have an Open Space Bond to leverage acquisition costs. 5/22/2013 9:24 AM 21 / 30 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2013 SurveyMonkey Q11' What other opinions or ideas you like to share? A isvn,ia& 3,7 f79 # Responses Date 1 The side walks along mass ave are not great for walking to school.Many tree roots have made the sidewalks 6/23/2013 11:54 PM uneven and not safe. 2 1 really think the town could use sidewalks for easy access to the open areas and recreational places. 6/18/2013 10:41 PM 3 Pay attention to the kids.The kids are our future.Make the best resources available to them! 6/18/2013 1:04 PM 4 1 would love to see more programs like Andover DCS offers.I would love to see more outdoor winter sports 6/11/2013 8:26 PM programs. 5 1 would like the town to change the ratio of the new/future housing areas to have more single-family housing 6/11/2013 12:23 PM areas and less multi-family and apartment/condo facilities and limit the hew housing areas overall so that we maintain our population and not grow too quickly. It would be great to have focused clean-up of the existing areas which are in need of attention.Continue to'refresh'downtown-it's looking much better,but can continue to improve(fix-up the Bradstreet School building for something positive). 6 North Andover really needs a dog park.We are a town with a lot of dogs and few places to excersize them safely. 6/11/2013 10:21 AM 7 Please,consider building and maintaining(not just allocating land)for an off-leash dog park.Those of use with 6/11/2013 8:26 AM older kids pay taxes and support this town.We don't have kids in the school system,and we would like some services that are applicable to us as well.A dog park would not be that expensive,less expensive than a playground. 8 North Andover has lots of fantastic recreational programs for children,which is great.However,it is difficult for 6/11/2013 8:20 AM kids to get where they need to go because I have a concern about the lack of safe walking paths,around schools,recreational areas,and around town in general.The town owns quite a bit of land,not sure how it is all being used.)am not a huge supporter of having the town acquire yet more land for"conservation"purposes. It would be nice to consider those people who live in NA but don't have children in the school system.There are more dogs than children in town,and it would be nice to have an off leash park so they can also recreate,using land the town already owns and providing small services to keep it going.Stevens Pond is a great resource,but not sure that most residents take advantage of all it has to offer.Perhaps better accessibility-parking,etc- would help with that. 9 We are very lucky to have two very capable land trusts nearby:Essex County Greenbelt&the Trustees of 6/10/2013 9:51 AM Reservations.We would strongly encourage that the town engage either or both of them(we prefer Greenbelt because of their smaller&more intimate nature)to help create the open space plan instead of creating it in a vacuum. 10 This town needs more town activities such as plays,events,festivals,etc.These things would benefit everyone 6/8/2013 1:52 AM and create more opportunities to come together as a community. 11 There seems to be a concerted effort to make certain playgrounds into dedicated single use ball fields.Case in 6/7/2013 3:08 PM point is Chadwick Street Playground(McEvoy).For decades it has be used as a multi-use field used by people of different ages and for various purposes.This appears to be changing and possibly co-opted by a narrow use group without neighborhood input to convert it into a dedicated ball field in the majority of its space(ref.Huntress Sports proposal of Renovation of McEvoy Field).Narrow-focused agenda-driven changes to this playground are not in the best interests of ALL neighborhood children and adults. 12 newm side walks,better bball courts,no hoops that have duoble rims. 6/5/2013 9:53 AM 13 I'm all for supporting the local farmers and planting organic fruits and vegetables and selling them to the locals. 6/5/2013 8:09 AM 14 Walkways,sidewalks are inaccessible in North Andover for both able and disabled persons.Needs to be a large 6/4/2013 7:02 PM focus 22 / 30 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2013 SurveyMonkey 15 The town woods near South Bradford St.(which connect to Dale near the soccer fields)have a lot of unused 6/4/2013 8:08 AM opportunities(particularly the stretch on the other side of S.Bradford that doesn't connect to Dale,part of the greenway).Most residents don't even know about those trails,and the ropes course looks really great but I have never seen anyone using it.It would be nice to improve those areas,and perhaps fund the improvements by using the ropes course for youth groups,schools,and camps in the area.The course could be a great addition to the town summer youth programs too! 16 I think NA has a lot to offer over a broad spectrum of areas. 6/3/2013 12:58 PM 17 Provide a once-a-year or twice-a-year booklet(as an online pdf)to all residents,listing all activities and facilities 6/2/2013 8:23 PM in one place,such as sports registration,youth center,camps,hiking areas,swimming,community programs, festivals,etc. 18 Sidewalks!There are so many active people in this town.Would love to see sidewalks through neighborhoods to 6/2/2013 6:02 AM major gathering areas:downtown,the commons,farms(Smolak),Steven's Pond;trail entrances,etc. 19 Some from of rail trail would be fabulous.I do understand that the existing defunct rail line from the mills toward 5/31/2013 10:10 PM middleton has serious access issues-from the point of view of the ownership was released by the railway. Maybe it's possible to put a rail trail under the power lines. It's disappointing to see the lack of promotion of bicycle use in North Andover.Years ago I watched Rosemary Smedile shoot down a request for bicycle signage, not paths just signage-highly disappointing. 20 We have so many wonderful resources,it's important to continue to add playing fields for 5/31/2013 2:04 PM soccer/baseball/softball.Also,continue to improve and upgrade trails for walking/hiking.jogging. 21 More walking trails with signs dedicated to keeping dogs on leash.Too many peoplelet their dogs off leash in 5/30/2013 8:44 PM areas they should not,. 22 I very much enjoy living in North Andover.However,I am an"outcountry"resident and do not feel it is safe to 5/29/2013 10:03 PM allow my children to bike on Boxford or Salem Street.I would love some attention to those streets to make them more appropriate for bikers.A"Rail Trail"would be most welcome(how about using the utility path through the town to create a walking path?).And for those of us who enjoy Weir Hill,the dogs who are unleashed there are a problem. If there could be a'dog park'for them to attend that would be great. I also LOVE Stevens Pond,thank you for that.:) 23 Thank you for asking our opinions.I think North Andover has a wealth of open spaces,Historic Sites and farms. I 5/29/2013 4:29 PM think we should focus on keeping those areas clean,well protected and advertising them well so that everyone know they exist.In terms of playgrounds,I think Drummond is an excellent playground,but will be in need of replacement in the near future given that is it wood and it is starting to become dangerous(splinters....).We have great hiking and access to water like boating,fishing,and swimming but again need to make sure these places are kept clean and protected.I would love to see some biking trails like rail trails that can make it easier maybe to get around parts of town so that we might use our car less. 24 Improve sidwalks and bike paths between all schools and all playing fields.Provide a more walkable/bikeable 5/29/2013 10:14 AM town.Create more opportunities for people to use the lake(fishing derbies,scenic walks/benches/paths/boardwalks.Have side walks down BOTH sides of Route 125 connecting to Haverhill and Andover the entire length. 25 Preserving open space is important for the character of the town and for future generations. It should be a priority 5/29/2013 10:01 AM over developer demands.Appreciate the opportunity to provide my opinion and feedback on this issue. 26 N/A 5/29/2013 8:36 AM 27 Sidewalks and/or bike lane from barker st to butcher boy plaza needed.Frequently used for walking and biking& 5/29/2013 7:33 AM unsafe.More canoe/kayak access to Lake and merrimack river.Support and partner with Merrimack river watershed council. 28 Like stated before a playground/sports area within walking distance of shops&eateries in town.Potentially,the 5/28/2013 10:37 PM park across from the library.A place for kids to hang out,for families with young children to gather,a nice walking path around would be nice.Or providing fields in the open spaces at the town common along with bathrooms something like Ipswich River park. 29 My sister lives in Bozemon,Montana.During our last visit,my kids(ages 5 and 8)were able to bike safely across 5/28/2013 8:53 PM town on interconnected paths between conservation land and between houses(houses that abutted in the back had a 20'wide path between them,town owned,for a bike path).I wanted to start this here and interviewed a few people in bozemon about how they did it so successfully.It's been several years but I still have some info and would love to talk with someone about it.Tisa@lisarobertspr.com 23 / 30 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2013 SurveyMonkey 30 Keep North Andover green,environmental,and connected to its agricultural roots.Please don't fall into the 5/28/2013 2:03 PM Middleton("must-develop")trap! 31 In general,I think the Town of N.A.does a very good job of purchasing and protecting open space.And I think 5/25/2013 9:27 AM there is a good balance between passive and active recreational pursuits.However, I think access to Lake Cochichewick should be improved.We understand its importance as a water supply,but recreational use of such a resource is important as well.We also would like to see open areas closest to down town protected.The Kittredge Farm on Academy Road is one example.Could the Town negotiate with the current owners to purchase the development rights,as was done with the Smolak Farm? 32 I know its hard but enforcement of the clean up after your dog rule at weir hill.Too many violators dont even 5/24/2013 7:01 AM pretend to try or care.They also allow dogs to swim which may be illegal.Find a place where they can walk and swim that is not the drinking supply and then get tough on enforcing proper dog rules at weir hill.Ps great work to the concom!We really appreciate you!!! 33 We are fortunate to have so much open space in North Andover.The Town should maintain focus on preserving 5/22/2013 12:38 PM and maintaining the Town's properties,and not let maintenance lapse in the pursuit of new open space. 34 It is embarrassing that most people in town do not know about all the public space we own,and if they know 5/22/2013 9:42 AM about it they do not know how to access it.It seems the town does a good job of preserving open space,but then they are happy to keep quiet about it. It is as if the goal was to buy/preserve and whether anyone gets to use it for recreational purposes is irrelevant. 35 Is there a bicycle advocacy committee?Connect Stevens Coolidge Place to the Stevens Estate.There are town 5/22/2013 9:05 AM lands/trail easements/TTOR land etc the entire route.TTOR has the plan.It just needs to get done. 36 Would like to see a dedicated athletic facility with multiple use fields.Our fields are spread out all over town and 5/21/2013 11:10 PM some of the field are in awful locations. 37 The park in Chadwick Street has already been approved for renovation I was told And the project has never been 5/21/2013 9:09 AM started.This is a neighborhood with many children that would love to take advantage of this park and the parents would benefit as well as they wouldn't have to bring them to parks further away because they are in better shape. 24 / 30 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2013 SurveyMonkey Q12 How long have you lived in your current ? A isv✓u i,% i70, 3,8 0-5 years 6-10 years 11-20 years 21 years or longer 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses 0-5 years 21.18% 36 6-10 years 31.18% 53 11-20 years 33.53% 57 21 years or longer 14.12% 24 Total 170 25 / 30 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2013 SurveyMonkey Q13 How old are ? A isv✓u i tl f74 34 Younger than 15 15 to 19 20-24 25-34 35-44 MEN= 45-54 55-64 Over 65 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses Younger than 15 0.57% 1 15 to 19 3.45% 6 20-24 0.00% 0 25-34 5.75% 10 35-44 39.08% 68 45-54 41.95% 73 55-64 5.75% 10 Over 65 3.45% 6 Total 174 26 / 30 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2013 SurveyMonkey Q14 Do you have people under the age of 18 living in your ? (if you are under 18, include yourself). A isv✓u i,% i70, 3,8 yes no j IIIIIIIIIIIIII 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses yes 82.94% 141 no 17.06% 29 Total 170 27 / 30 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2013 SurveyMonkey Q15 Do you have seniors over the age of 65 living a'r pry are over 65, include 5e, � North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2013 SurveyMonkey QIE'i, Do you rent or own your home? Arisvvoi,%�& f74 34 rent own Other(please specify) 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses rent 6.32% 11 own 93.10% 162 Other(please specify) 0.57% 1 Total 174 # Other(please specify) Date 1 own a 2 family;rent out other half. 5/30/2013 5:18 PM 29 / 30 North Andover Open Space and Recreation Plan 2013 SurveyMonkey Q17" What is your annual household income? A isv✓u i tl i:r"C S9 Under$50,000 $50,000— $99,999 $100,001— $149,999 100,001—$149,999 $150,000-- $199,999 150,000__$199,999 $200,000 or more 0% 10% 20% 30% 40% 50% 60% 70% 80% 90% 100% Answer Choices Responses Under$50,000 5.73% 9 $50,000—$99,999 8.92% 14 $100,001—$149,999 32.48% 51 $150,000--$199,999 24.84% 39 $200,000 or more 28.03% 44 Total 157 30 / 30 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 6 H. Letters of Support Appendices TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER O P E N S P A C E A N D R F C R F A T I O N P L A N 2 0 1 5 Appendix: Letters of Support Appendix: Letters of Support o - 0 e August 19,2014 RE: Open Space Plan Jemi fer Hughes,Conservation Administrator Town of North Andover 1600 Osgood St.,Suite 2035 North Andover,MA 01845 Dear Ms Hughes: The North Andover Plaruiing Board has reviewed,and wishes to express its enthusiastic support for the 2014 Open Space and Recreation.Plan. At its August 19,2014 meeting the Planning Board voted to support the Plan and endorse its recommendations. The Plam-dng Board would like to acknowledge the hard work of Town's Conservation Department and Plam-ting Department and the engagement and input from residents,local boards and committees and Town departments in working together to update the town's Open Space and Recreation Plan. The collaboration of staff,volunteers,and residents has created a Plan that is relevant and timely. Sincerely, Jahn Simons Chairman,North Andover Planning Board �����i�%J111111J11,, ,0� • August 13,2014 RE: Open Space Plan Jennifer Hughes, Conservation Administrator Town of North Andover 1600 Osgood St., Suite 2035 North Andover, MA 01845 Dear Ms Hughes: The North Andover Conservation Commission has reviewed, and wishes to express its enthusiastic support for the 2014 Open Space and Recreation Plan. At its August 13, 2014 meeting the Conservation Commission voted to support the Plan and endorse its recommendations. The Conservation Commission would like to acknowledge the hard work of Town's Conservation Department and Planning Department and the engagement and input from residents, local boards and committees and Town departments in working together to update the town's Open Space and Recreation Plan. The collaboration of staff, volunteers, and residents has created a Plan that is relevant and timely. The Conservation Commission is proud of the town's past accomplishments in acquiring and managing lands for the preservation of our natural resources and the provision and support of recreational opportunities. And we continue to be committed to furthering the towns open space and recreation goals by implementing the steps recommended in the 2014 Open Space and Recreation Plan. Sinc ly, a Saal V Vice-Chairman, North Andover Conservation Commission I Merrimack Valley Planning Commission �e nl�,,h � ,rr �,f� .��r��i,,�u,i P September 8t", 2014 Jennifer Hughes, Conservation Administrator Town of North Andover 1600 Osgood St. North Andover, MA 01845 Re: North Andover Open Space & Recreation Plan Dear Ms. Hughes: The Merrimack Valley Planning Commission has reviewed the most recent draft of the 2014 Open Space and Recreation Plan prepared for North Andover. You and the Town are to be commended for the public process undertaken in the plan update which has included community visioning and reassessment of priorities for open space and natural resource protection as well as planning for recreation facilities. The plan provides a blueprint for decision-making that will aid in sustaining the quality of life in Town for all residents. MVPC has been pleased to participate and assist in this effort. We are fully supportive of the plan implementation goals and strategies which are consistent with the Merrimack Valley Region Priority Growth Strategy. We look forward to continued working with you and your colleagues in North Andover in the years ahead in acting on plan recommendations, particularly in the realm of improving regional trail connections and preserving regionally significant wildlife habitat corridors. Thank you again for your work and please contact me at (978)374-0519 x16 if we at MVPC can be of any further assistance. incerely, oseph M. Cos v Environmental Program Manaaer Ma•tTirruata k Vf6ri'+6auxi`i+9r,9 Nab-Frlidl 'uU'".UIU„(3 yoku.r ii^',:',,t 4ict�1 wI�rw4�IIr;r- ......... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ........... ............. ........... a;aaur,a a''F,I`'wAn( ,j't 1he 6G`orfi1 f71V.,.Unit ies off 1doa aani:y ra nhkrla Amesbury Andover goxfcrrd f;;,!or�ctowvi Giruwul:and UUavcrhM hmrvnee kk1 rriurtavc: M<Ahoxuon NIMbuaxy 1Meswdrna,yyuortt :hur'dri.Ax dowr 7:9.aM,,yr N:u¢lisbmy W"'I'N'rWhury Friends of North Andover gyralls PO Box 212• North Andover, MA 01845 Minfo@fonat.org ❑www.fonat.org *�978.561.9255 August 12,2014 Jennifer Hughes, Conservation Administrator Town of North Andover 1600 Osgood St. North Andover,MA 01845 Dear Ms Hughes: Members of the Friends of North Andover Trails,including myself,have reviewed the Open Space and Recreation Plan prepared by the Town's Conservation Department and Planning Department with the assistance of the consulting firm Brown Walker Planners. On behalf of organization,I wish to commend the town's boards, committees and citizens for the time and efforts involved in developing the Plan. Friends of North Andover Trails supports the recommendations contained in the plan and is anxious to work with the Conservation Commission,Planning Department and others as appropriate to meet the Plan's stated goals and objectives. Sincerely, Glen Aspeslagh President,Friends of North Andover Trails August 15, 2014 Jennifer Hughes, Conservation Administrator a�tINlll�lllll�lll�l�l�llll����lilll�l�fll ��e� Town of North Andover �9�'��IJJJJII North Andover,ood t MA 01845 Greenbelt t?`�scrx County's;La�nrl'['rusC Dear Ms. Hughes: Essex County Greenbelt Association has reviewed the Open Space and Recreation Plan prepared by the Town's Conservation Department and Planning Department with the assistance of the consulting firm Brown Walker Planners. On behalf of Greenbelt, I wish to commend the town's boards, committees and citizens for the time and efforts involved in developing the Plan. Greenbelt supports the recommendations contained in the plan and looks forward to working with the Conservation Commission, Planning Department and others as appropriate to meet the Plan's stated goals and objectives. Sincerely, Edward 0. Becker Executive Director co lsrt-Vifig [Out t wildlife 11a11it:at,aced srrP`dc lanrlsciipes;skic(-� 1961. U!PAJ d t,i( F e x county Carr.enbetL 978 768 7241 shone U �, `1 82 Easter)Avenue 978 768 3286 fax �. Essex,NIA 01929 ecaa@ecrga.urg ernait r i y r r i AGENDA COVER MEMORANDUM To: Board of Selectmen Thru: Andrew W. Maylor From: Laurie Burzlaff, Executive Assistant Date: August 2, 3016 Re: Donation The Board is being asked to accept the donation from the Kittredge School PTO in the amount of $15,161.00 to be used towards the Kittredge School Playground. The Kittredge Elementary School Ki edS „ oI July 20, 2016 Please accept these expenses toward the Kittredge Playground. A check for $15,161.00 from the Kittredge PTO to the Town of North Andover. Thank you in advance for your support, and if you have any further questions regarding the playground, please contact me at paulamistrv@gmail.com or 617-320-9946 Si&Jeel astry Kittredge Playground Committee 0 �e Alltfredr�-Scliaol I��D�7lrc. 53-713312113 3 2 4 9� 601�Jairr Street �aEe ! k JVOr1llAffife er,✓I4A 01845 (J LI Or r f �]/l�� � 1 V � �a { -4 - 1 $ OBJ � a II _� —f w ®PCO D a j� `E U! 5}3/ ��'l Dollars LQWELL FIVE � �-- z WWW.LOWELLFIVF.COM rc d F.rV �C��,ryr.+�� 5 NMP- A: 1371337j: 409SL2St, 0324 Kittredge Elementary School, 601 Main Street, Forth Andover, MA 01845 Kittredge PTO is a non-profit organization 501c(3) #04-6001245 w � -I ,.. 4 AGENDA COVER MEMORANDUM M i I ' i i i j i t To: Board of Selectmen i Thru: Andrew W. Maylor From: Laurie Burzlaff, Executive Assistant Date: August 11, 2016 Re: Surplus vehicles William McCarthy, Fire Chief, is requesting to surplus an ambulance to be sold to the Methuen Fire Department, Bruce Thibodeau, Director of DPW, is requesting to surplus a Chevrolet Silverado to be traded in for a new vehlclle, i Charles Gray, Chief of Police, is requesting to surplus 3 vehicles to be traded in for new vehicles, r l I,' TOWN Cly"NOR THANDJVER, MASSACHUSETTS Fire Department 795 Chickering Road, Nor•1h And(wer°, NIJA 01845 Telephone 978-688-9590 Fax 978-688-9594 July 25,2016 Mr. Andrew Maylor Town Manager Town of North Andover 120 Main Street North Andover, MA 01845 Dear Mr. Maylor, The Fire Department would like to place in surplus the 20018 Forel F450 model DR WSUP ambulance VIN# 1FDXF47R98EA20766 with the intention of Methuen Fire Department then purchasing the vehicle at a price to be determined. We ask that this information be forwarded to the Board of Selectmen for review after your approval. Sincerely, William A. McCarthy Fire Chief Proudly S"ea ving Since 1921 INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM DATE: August 1, 2016 T0.- Andrew Maylor, Town Manager FROM: Druce Thibodeau, Director of DPW CC: Ray Santilli, Assistant Town Manager Glen Alt, Superintendent DWTP RE: Request to Surplus Vehicles and Equipment I am requesting that the Board of Selectmen surplus the fallowing equipment that has been determined. by DPW Mechanics to be beyond their useful life and will be traded in on new equipment shortly. Year Manufacture Model Vin, # Plate # Veli# Mileage 2008 CHEVROLET Silverado 1G'CHK33K18F208314 M770'72 54 61,000 If you should have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. 1�. �xau ri'/ 1 rnuu NORTH ANDOVER POLICE .. � �)f � Community Partnership k4f •e"4 ,fufl�l: Office of the Chief of Police Charles P. Gray TO: Andrew W. Maylor Town Manager FROM: Charles P. Gray Chief of Police DATE: August 4"', 2017 REF: Request for Declaration of Surplus Items—Police Vehicle#304 The Police Department requests the following vehicles be declared as surplus items. Vehicle Number: 364 Vehicle Year, 2014 Vehicle Make: Dodge Vehicle Model: Charger Vehicle VIN Number: 2C3CDXAT2 IH164393 Reason for Request: This vehicle has passed its useful life cycle for use as a police service vehicle. It has 99,653 miles. This vehicle will be traded in to Central Dodge toward the purchase of a new 2016 Dodge Charger AWD. Fav 9'7 685-:24.1,) D r r'n`7W��d✓ NORTH ANDOVER 10' POLICE ,. Sol WENNER as � " Community Partnership— � rrrn, Office of the Chief of Police Charles P, Gray TO: Andrew W. Maylor Town Manager FROM: Charles P. Gray O Chief of Police DATE: August 4`', 2017 REF: Request for Declaration of Surplus Items—Police Vehicle #3(15 The Police Department requests the fallowing vehicles be declared as surplus items. Vehicle Number: 305 Vehicle Year: 2014 Vehicle Male: Dodge Vehicle Model: Charger Vehicle VIN Number: 2C8CDXAT4EH164894 Reason for Request This vehicle has passed its useful. Life cycle for use as a police service vehicle, 1t has 96,560 miles. This vehicle will be traded in to Central.Dodge toward the purchase of a new 20116 Dodge Charger AWD, 147 C)sd.yoo d °Dft,et, Na:,ua hlh Andoa er, 6 awe �t.,Nrui �ti�', � b °' T rAk.Pq:')ho ne: 978-683..3168 Fav 978-685-0249 rnr it /rrovimP�^ NORTH ANDOVER POLICE Office of'the Chief of Police Charles P. Gray TO: Andrew W.Maylor Town Manager FROM: Charles P. Gray P& Chief of Police DATE: August 4"',2017 REF: Bequest for Declaration of Surplus Items—Police Vehicle##312 The Police Department requests the following vehicles be declared as surplus items. Vehicle Number: 312 Vehicle Year: 2009 Vehicle Make: Ford Vehicle Model: Expedition Vehicle VIN Number: 1l'VVfFU6549LA09377 Reason for Request: This vehicle has passed its useful life cycle for use as a police service vehicle. This vehicle has been inspected by the town mechanic who has determined the vehicle needs extensive repairs that far exceed its value. This vehicle will be traded in to Central Dodge towed the purchase of a new 2016 Dodge Charger AWD. Te1q�:)hmeA78 6 -3168 Fa) 7:' 68 r 0249 w il'i s^nulls P i k i AGENDA COVER MEMORANDUM To: Board of'Selectmen Thrw Andrew W, IVlaylor From: Laiurie Buralaff, Executive Assistant Date: August 15, 2016 Re Affordable Unit Resales I i The Board must vote on whether or not to exercise their right of first refusal for the following affordable housing units that are for sale; 1405 Basswood Circle (Oakridge Village-Miiapllewood Reserve) 200 Chickering Road', Unit 103B (Kittredge Crossing) COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION Building Conservation Health Planning Zoning MEMORANDUM To: Andrew Maylor, Town Manager FROM: Eric Kfoury, Director � '` RE: Affordable Unit Resale DATE: July 25, 2016 Our office has been notified regarding an affordable housing unit that is for sale in North Andover. The Board of Selectmen has the right of first refusal for the property. The unit is identified as the following: 1105 Basswood Circle (Oakridge Village--Maplewood Reserve) Our office would recommend that the Board of Selectmen should not exercise their right of first refusal for the affordable housing units. If the Town chooses to exercise its right, then it would be the responsibility of the Town to purchase the property or locate an Individual to purchase the property. Our office continues to work with the development's monitoring agent, CHAPA, who possess better resources to preserve the unit as affordable. They have been retained to market the project and work with many other communities on selling affordable units. It Is recommended that the Board of Selectmen not exercise their right of first refusal. Once the Board makes a determination CHAPA can identify an eligible purchaser. 1600 Osgood Street,North Andover,Massachusetts 01845 Phone 478.688,9531 fax 978.688.9542 Web www.townofnorthandover.com COMMUNITY AND ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT DIVISION Bullding Conservation Health Planning Zoning MEMORANDUM To: Andrew Maylor, Town Manager FROM: Eric Kfoury, Director -. RE: Affordable Unit Resal DATE: August 10, 2016 Our office has been notified regarding an affordable housing unit that Is for sale in North Andover. The Board of Selectmen has the right of first refusal for the property. The unit is identified as the following: 200 Chickering Road, Unit 103E (Kittredge Crossing) Our office would recommend that the Board of Selectmen should not exercise their right of first refusal for the affordable housing units. If the Town chooses to exercise its right, then it would be the responsibility of the Town to purchase the property or locate an individual to purchase the property. Our office continues to work with the development's monitoring agent, CHAPA, who possess better resources to preserve the unit as affordable. They have been retained to market the project and work with many other communities on selling affordable units. It is recommended that the Board of Selectmen not exercise their right of first refusal. Once the Board makes a determination CHAPA can Identify an eligible purchaser. it i 1600 OsUooil Street,North Andover,Massachusetts 01845 Phone 478.688.4531 Fox 978.688.4542 Web www.townofnortliaiidover.com a INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM August 9, 2016 To:. Andrew Maylor, Town Manager p From: Cathy Darby, Flumen Resources Director Subject: Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Program Abatement Increase I am requesting changes in rate, service hours and program participation for The Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Program. The abatement rate is currently based on the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Minimum Wage of$9.00 per hour which was effective January 1, 2015. Effective January 1, 2016 the State Minimum Wage increased to $10.00 per hour. I am requesting that the tax abatement rate be changed to the current minimum wage rate of$10.010 an hour; the number of service hours be increased from 90 to 100 and the participation level be changed to 40 from 35. These changes would result in an increase in the benefit of the program from $810 to $1„000 for five additional participants. Effective August 91, 2016,the maximum abatement amount increased from $1,000 to$1,500 under MGL c59, §SK, the requested changes will comply with the regulation. This change would require a vote from the Board of Selectmen. Thank you for your consideration. Attachment, Revised Policy/Procedure for Senior Property Tax Work-Off Program i SENIOR CITIZEN PROPERTY TAX WORK-OFA' PROGRAM M I. Purpose The 2012. Annual Town Meeting voted to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws c59, §5K authorizing the continuation of a Senior Citizen Property Tax Work-Off Program and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to adopt regulations for implementing the program consistent with the intent of the statute. The 2012 Annual Town Meeting also voted to allow an approved representative, in lieu of persons physically unable, to provide such services to the Town. III. Statutory Authority Massachusetts General.Laws c59, §5K provides for the establishment of a program to allow persons over the age of 60 to volunteer to provide services to a town. In exchange for such volunteer services, the town shall reduce the real property tax obligations of such person and any reduction so provided shall be in addition to any exemption or abatement to which any such person is otherwise entitled and no such person shall receive a rate of, or be credited with, more than the current minimum wage of the commonwealth per hour for services provided pursuant to such reduction nor shall the reduction of the real property tax bill exceed&1,000 1 11t)in a ......__ given tax year. It shall be the responsibility of the town to maintain a record for each taxpayer including, but not limited to the number of hours of service and the total amount by which the real property tax has been reduced and to provide a copy of such record to the assessor in order that the actual tax bill reflect the reduced rate.. III. Administration This policy/procedure shall be implemented and administered by the Director of Elder Services or his/her designee. IV. Procedure A. Notification 1. Applications will be made available at the North Andover Senior Center for eligible Town residents starting on the third Monday in June through the third Friday in July. 2. Posting for the program will be placed on the Town's website, local access cable, local newspapers, and Myers in prominent locations throughout the Town. 3. All Town departments (municipal and school) will be contacted and asked to submit request for workers and job skills required. B. Eligibility 1. To be eligible for this program, a Town resident must: a. Be over sixty (60) years of age; b. Own and occupy the property for which Town of North Andover taxes are paid; c. Have their name or current spouse listed on deed; d. Meet the minimum skills required for the assigned position; e. Be able to start the assignment by the first Tuesday in September; and f Provide own transportation to the designated job site. 2. Completed applications must be submitted by close of business on the third (3`d) Friday in July. One (1) applicant per real estate tax paying household may apply. 3. All applicants will be scheduled for an interview/intake. At the time of interview/ intake, applicant must: a. Present most recent property tax bill; b. Complete and sign CORI clearance form; and c. Complete and sign a W-4 and an I-9 form. C. Selection of Candidates 1. If there are more applicants than authorized positions in a particular year, a lottery drawing will be held of all eligible applicants. 2. The lottery drawing will be held on the second Friday in August at 10:00 a.m. at the Senior Center. 3. All names will be drawn and assigned a number. 4. The designated numbers equivalent to the number of authorized positions will receive a placement assignment along with Department name, supervisor contact, etc. 5. If an applicant chosen cannot fulfill the specific job assignment, the next eligible applicant will be offered the position. D. Completion and Documentation of Hours 1. Selected candidates must complete the total designated number of hours between the first Tuesday in September and the last Friday in May. The maximum number of hours a candidate is eligible to work in a week is ten (10)hours. 2. All hours worked must be documented and signed off by the designated supervisor in the Town: department. Senior Property Tax Work-Off Program Page 2 3. The designated supervises will return the sign-off sheet at the end of the term to the Senior Center.. 4. The Director of Elder Services, or his/her designee, will be responsible for submitting all necessary documentation to the assessor's Office for the proper accounting of tax abatement. E. approved Representative 1, Successful applicants not physically able to perform such services may designate an approved representative to provide such services. 2. The approved representative must: a. Be eighteen (18) years of age or older; b. Complete and sign CORI clearance form; c. Provide own transportation to the designated job site d. Be able to work the necessary hours during regular business hours; e. Meet the skills required for the position; and f. Complete the hours with the required time frame, V. Program Benefit Limits and Amendments A. Effective FYI 6, the program benefit limits, as established by the Board of Selectmen, shall be: 1. Maximum of 04(y 1 e .1 r1 j 1yparticipants; 2. Ninety ojpa ligg(Ired hours of service; and 3. Property tax abatement based on-WOO per hour OR)maximum) `.Ij, ,Xl B. The Town Manager shall, from time to time, propose and the Board of Selectmen may adopt amendments to this policy/procedure. Amended 8/15/16 Amended 6/22/15 Adopted 8/20/12 Senior Property Tax Work-Off Program Page 3 rr • N AGENDA COVER MEMORANDUM UM To: Board of Selectmen Thru: Andrew W, Maylor From: Laurie Burzlaff, Executive Assistant Date: August 10, 2016 Re: Easements The Board is being asked to accept utility and access easements granted to the Town over property located at 70 Ogunquit Road and I'and off Bennett Road in Boxford. These easements were required by the Planning Board when the subdivision was approved and were recorded an 20019 and 2012; however, they were, never formally accepted by the Board of Selectmen prior to recording. Town Counsel has approved the documents. l f i A PROFESSIONAL LAW CORPORATION S--& FC� SFssexGreenDrive,5uite34 lbo, Solari & Goldberg Peabody,MA 01960 � 7 '_ A T T R N E Y s AT LAW Tel(978)532-8891 •Fax(978)532-5222 F_ www.fsglaw.com Jerome E.Falbo rzgoldberg@fsglaw.com Edmund J.Solari,Jr. Russell Z.Goldberg Debra Ann Goldberg Real Estate Paralegal Deborah A.LeBlanc August 9, 2016 Board of Selectman Town of North Andover 1600 Osgood Street, Suite 2035 North Andover, MA 01845 RE: 70 Ogunquit Road, a/k/a Lot 1 (Land Court Lot 30) Lot 17 (Land off Bennett Road)Boxford Ladies and Gentlemen: Please consider for Approval the following Motion(s): 1. To Accept the Fifty (50) Foot wide utility and access easement that was granted to the Town on or about November 6, 2009 as it affects 70 Ogunquit Road a/k/a Lot 1 and Lot 30 on the Land Court plan, as evidenced by Land Court Document 99524, duly shown on Land Court Plan 34498I; 2. To Accept the Fifty (50) Foot wide utility and access easement that was granted to the Town on or about June 22,2012 (Land Court Document 531808) as a parcel known as Lot #17 (off Bennett Road, Boxford)as shown and depicted on an ANR plan recorded in Book 326 Plan 94 as noted on Land Court Certificate of Title 72444. Should you require any further information, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you for your attention to this matter. Very truly vours. i R SELL Z. GOLDBERG RZo:dag Enclosure. ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT BY TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER BOARD OF SELECTMEN The Town of North Andover, acting by and through its Board of Selectmen hereby accepts the Fifty (50) Foot wide utility and access easement that was granted to the Town of North Andover dated October 28, 2009 and recorded on June 22, 2012 with the Southern Essex District Registry as Land Court Document No. 531808 as it affects property known as Lot #17 (off Bennett Road, Boxford, Massachusetts) as shown and depicted on an ANR plan recorded with said Registry in Book 326 Plan 94 and as noted on Land Court Certificate of Title 72444. TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER BOARD OF SELECTMEN Catninanweald) of 0&55arbltoetto Middlesex, ss. On this day of , 2016, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared above members of the North Andover Board of Selectmen and proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification, which were ❑ Driver's License; ❑ State ID; ❑ Passport; ❑ Other Government Issued ID; ❑ Other, to be the person whose name is signed on the preceding or attached document, and acknowledged to me that he/she/they signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose. Notary Public: My Commission Expires: MOTION TO ACCEPT EASEMENT To accept the Fifty (50) Foot wide utility and access easement that was granted to the Town of North Andover dated October 28, 2009 and recorded on June 22, 2012 with the Southern Essex District Registry as Land Court Document 531808 as it affects property known as Lot#17 (off Bennett Road, Boxford, Massachusetts) as shown and depicted on an ANR plan recorded with said Registry in Book 326 Plan 94 and as noted on Land Court Certificate of Title 72444. UTILITY AND ACCESS EASEMENT Peter R. Breen and Kerry M. Breen, of 770 Boxford Road,North Andover, Massachusetts, in consideration of One Dollar($1.00) and other good and valuable consideration,hereby grant to the Town of North Andover, Massachusetts, a permanent right and easement in and to an area situate partly in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts and partly in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, shown as "Utility& Access Easement 3 - 50' wide over Lot 17,running from Ogunquit Road to Bennett Road, on a Plan entitled "Subdivision Plan of Land in Boxford by Thomas E. Neve Associates, Inc., Surveyors, dated April 26, 1993" filed with the Land Court as Plan No. 34498F as shown on the attached plan, to which reference should be made for a more particular description. P4J F 1 - is P wt W- C4jz--, , L LI O O o The Grantee herein, its successors and assigns, shall have the right to pass, repass and otherwise use the easement area, as set forth above, for access from Ogunquit Road to Bennett Road, so called, for any purpose, including use by emergency vehicles, including but not limited to, police, fire, Town maintenance department vehicles, as well as to erect, construct, maintain, repair and otherwise place and service any utility which the Grantee herein desires to maintain in the easement area. This right and easement shall run with the land for the benefit of the Grantee and all persons claiming thereunder. For Grantors' title see Certificate of Title#72444, recorded with Essex Sough Registry b Deeds, Registered Land Section, at Registration Book 378, Page IRV Executed as a sealed instrument this ; day of 2. , 2009. 44441111�I���y���2 a44) gtch:30i635trY Peter R. Brien 531808 i!5 Southern Essex Dis1rEMTST&GSPg! 612212012 02:50 PM Kerry M. gieen COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Essex, ss. rQ- On this )�day of OC t- 2009, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared Peter R. Breen and Kerry M. Breen, proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification, which was [ I photographic identification with signature issued by a federal or state governmental agency, [ ] oath or affirmation of a credible witness, [V4 personal knowledge of the undersigned, to be the persons whose names are signed on the preceding document, and acknowledged to me that they signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose. VINCENT W.YOUMATZ r--- ���' Afotary Public Commonwealth of Massachusetts Notary p blic My Commission Expires hiewliW My Commission Expires: '3112 C) Plan Of L and In Boxford Ma ss. 23 Showing Gina B. Faddls A Utility & A ecess (See L.C. No. 344980) Easement — 50' Wide Scale:1"=60' July 24, 2008 >,"xisling Drainage Utility & Access Ea sem en t - .20' Easement — 50' Wide Wide ' ho (4,587 S.F. See LC Plan 0. 11 Acres) No. ,34498 G a0 R=65.00 q` `o L=51.32' a A-45°14'05" W 120 fie N760 ,h O � N,s 57, 20 L {p� I�K 16 ¢ R.J & J.C. o ,y Dziadosz See L C Plan C o �,� No. 34498 F � O - QL Gcoy � 1 in c3 ci b � See LC Plan No. 34498 F The Neve — Morin Group, Inc. 35 Engineers -- Surveyors — Environmental Consultants — Land Use Planners a� 447 Old Boston Road — U.S. Route 1 f Topsfield, Massachusetts 01983 978-887-8586 PDF created with pdfFactory Pro trial version www.tpdffactory.com Affidavit. I, Vincent W. Youmata, under oath hereby depose and state as follows: 1• lam an attorney duky licensed to practice law in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 2. I represent Peter R. Breen and Kerry M.Breen with respect to the execution of a deed from Peter R . Breen and Kerry M. Breen covering the Premises knoot Plan 34498F and 37 LC Plan 34498J and Lot 7AU on Pls 17 LC an Book 326 Plan wn as Lots 4. 3. I also a I know ledged the signatures of Peter R Breen and.Kerry M. Breen on the Covenabt and Agreement slated 1/21/09 and the Utility and Access Agreement dated 1012840 affecting the same property. 4. Said Grantors, Peter R. Breen and Kerry M.Breen are still alive. Signed under the Pa Ins and penalties ofpez ury this ,��Cf June, 2012. . f cen a JF A4 A'w6 t/tj'r'/V- l7 i �e}J10,IV X k Sfi•� � G✓.U�y On this X— day of�June.2012,personally appeared before me,the undersigned,Vincent W. Youmatz,known to me or satisfactorily proven to me, and acknowledged the foregoing instrument to be their'free act and deed. i yo o M' Oz NotaryZCI �c�efthe Peace �:9 MY Cammiss on Ex fres: :mss P H. i Document: 531803 | EmNT w~ C, ESSEX SOUTHERN DISTRICT REGISTRY OF DEEDS RECEIVED FOR REGISTRATION On; 6/22/2012 02:50 PM Noted on Cart: 72444 BOOK; 378z "~~'`� ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT BY TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER BOARD OF SELECTMEN The Town of North Andover, acting by and through its Board of Selectmen hereby accepts the Fifty (50) Foot wide utility and access easement that was granted to the Town of North Andover dated June 10, 2009 and recorded on November 6, 2009 as Land Court Document No. 99524 with Essex North Land Court Registry as it affects 70 Ogunquit Road, a/k/a Lot 1 and Lot 30 as shown on Land Court Plan No. 344981. TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER BOARD OF SELECTMEN CommonWeaitb of Fda,5,5acbu5ettO Essex, ss. On this day of , 2016, before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared the above named members of the North Andover Board of Selectmen and proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification, which were ❑ Driver's License; ❑ State ID; ❑ Passport; ❑ Other Government Issued ID; ❑ Other, to be the person whose name is signed on the preceding or attached document, and acknowledged to me that he/she/they signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose. Notary Public: My Commission Expires: MOTION TO ACCEPT EASEMENT To Accept the Fifty (50) Foot wide utility and access easement that was granted to the Town of North Andover dated June 10, 2009 and recorded on November 6, 2009 as Land Court Document No. 99524 as it affects 70 Ogunquit Road a/k/a Lot 1 and Lot 30 shown on Land Court Plan 3449$1. Essex tlorth Land Court Registry LaILITX ANDACCUSEASEMENT PeterR. Breen and Kerry M. Breen, of 770 Boxford Road, North Andover, Massachusetts, in consideration of One Dollar (S 1 A0) and other good and valuable consideration,hereby grant to the Town of North Andover, Massachusetts, a permanent right and easement in and to an area situate partly in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts and partly in Boxford, Essex County, Massachusetts, shown m"Utility& Access Easement 3 - 50' wide,ruinning from Ogunquit Road to Bennett Road, as shown A on a Plan entitled "Plan of Land in North Andover, Mass. dated February 26, 1999, Petitioner; Peter R. &Kerry M. Breen, 770 Boxford Road, North Andover, Mass, 01845, Land Court Flan No. 34498X", to which reference should be made for a more particular description. The Grantee herein, its successors and assigns, shall have the right to pass, repass and otherwise use the easement area, as set forth above, for access from Ogunquit Road to Benne(t Road, so called, for any purpose, including use by emergency vehicles, including but not limited to, police, fire, Town maintenance department vehicles, as well as to erect, construct, maintain, repair and otherwise place and service any utility which the Grantee herein desires to maintain in the casement area. This right and easement shall run with the land for the benefit of the Grantee and all persons claiming thereunder. For Grantors'title see Certificate of Title##12108, recorded with Essex North Registry of Deeds, Registered Land Section, at Registration Book 92, Page 37. Executed as a sealed instrument this -day of June,200 . LAND The WW Peter R. Breen heroin shown on our approved plan to follnw as JUN 1 Kerry M. $seen Flan Lot a INED AS AESCRI>' M ONLY) l -IE nw r � COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS Essex, ss. On this qday ofuVUL 20{79,before me, the undersigned notary public, personally appeared Peterr% BWen and Kerry M. Breen, proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification, which was [ ] photographic identification with signature issued by a Federal or state governmental agency, [ ] oath or affirmation of a credible witness, [ personal knowledge of the undersigned, to be the persons whose names are signed on the preceding document, and acknowledged to me that they signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose, 3 Notary tic My Commission Expires: •- VitjCENT W.Y0 V kT7 ` Dlolaty p�tblie '�rr �smma�lrcaith of Massachuseris My cammission E�cpir s ,r AGENDA COVER MEMORANDUM To: Board' cif Selectmen Thru: Andrew W. M'aylor i From: Laurie Burzlaff, Executive Assistant 1 i Cate: August 15, 20116 Re: Appointment I Attached is the Volunteer Form from Tracy Watson for appointment to the Community Preservation Committee. This matter was continued from the July 18, 2016 meeting. North Andover, MA 120 Main Street Phone: 978-688-9500 Volunteer Form Good Govern twit Starts ro idi Yoa Bate Submitted: July 5 2016 Name- Tracy Watson Flame Address: 9 William Street NORTH ANDOVER,MA 01845 Mailing Address: 9 William Street NORTH ANDOVER,MA 01845 Phone Nrnnber(s): (978)490-6845 -Cell Email Address: selectrnantracywatson c@"1t vcrizon.net Current Occupation/Employer: Executive Director-Newbu yport Housing Authority Narrative: Board(s)/Committee(s): COMMMT`i'PRESERVATION COMMITTEE TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK 120 MAIN STREET NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01845 ,AORTH Joyce A. Bradshaw, CMMCTelephone(978)688-9501 C Toupn lurk, FAX(978)688-9557 S,RCH, MEMORANDUM TO: Phil DeCologero, Chairman, Licensing Commission Members of the Board of Selectmen Andrew Maylor, Town Manager FROM: Suzarme M. Pelich, Asst. Town Clerk DATE: August 15, 2016 SUBJECT: Request for One Day Wine & Malt License Attached please find a request from Larry Carnerlin on behalf of Angel Flight of Northeast for a One Day Wine &Malt License. The event is the 6"' annual ride for angels to,be held at the Lawrence Municipal Airport, 492 Sutton Street, on September 11, 2016 between the hours of 6:00am—5:00pm (alcohol to start being served at I I am). Included in this packet is a request to waive the fee. Favorable recommendations,have been received fi-om the Police Department, Fire Department and Building Inspector. If you have .any questions or concerns please don't hesitate to contact me. Thank you. TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION (30 DAY NOTICE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED) Organization holding event: Name&Address of Responsible Party: 1144&/ .9,1,� /� Al Contact Number&e-mail f7, �f `/- 6, ��f� f•� � ,i"kj! h l" f, e),?_�.- Location of Event: Type of Event: Is the event being catered? Yes ❑No ❑ Name of Caterer �> n ' t� Date&Time ofZon S /)uj Profit Organization ❑ Other Than Non Profit L_J ""iiae-&Malt ❑ All Alcohol ❑ Wine& Malt ALCOHOL MUST BE PURCHASED BY THE LICENSEE FROM A WHOLESALER Has permission been received from the property owner to hold this event? y Who is serving the alcohol?JJ/Je4.4q �7 N'fje Wftj til�c{f /7CJF�1 Does the server have liquor liability insurance? AWjZ,e � %�. �• �i�f' C-'e ee, (-;e Have servers had training in alcohol service? lS 1,the undersigned, understand and agree to the restriction and responsibilities of holding a One Day Alcohol License and certify that I am not prohibited from holding such license. I agree that the Town of North Andover is in no way responsible for the actions of the applicant. 6_7 Applicant's Signature Date ANGEL-2 OP Ili.LW CERTIFICATE OF LIABILITY INSURANCE DAT7/221201 YYI �-�--� oxrzxrzols THIS CERTIFICATE 1S ISSUER AS A MATTER OF INFORMATION ONLY AND CONFERS NO RIGHTS UPON THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER.THIS CERTIFICATE DOES NOT AFFIRMATIVELY OR NEGATIVELY AMEND, EXTEND OR ALTER THE COVERAGE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES BELOW. THIS CERTIFICATE OF INSURANCE DOES NOT CONSTITUTE A CONTRACT BETWEEN THE ISSUING INSURER($),AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE OR PRODUCER,AND THE CERTIFICATE HOLDER. IMPORTANT: If the certificate holder Is an ADDITIONAL.INSURED,the policy(les)must be endorsed. If SUBROGATION IS WAIVED,subject to the terms and conditions of the pollcy,certain policies may require an endorsement. A statement on this certificate does not confer rights to the certificate holder in lieu of such endorsements. PRODUCER COAMEt ACT Philip L Ladd N Dwight Rudd 8,Company,Inc. PHONR 677-542-181.'5 ale keL617.34Z-88b1 260 Franklin Street,Sults 900 _ Boston,MA 02110 ADa s: Philip L.Ladd INSDRE $ AFFORDING COVERAGE NAIC k _ INSURER A:Mount Vernon Fire Iris.Co INSURED Angel Flight of N.Ez.,Inc. tNsuma Liberty Mutual Ins Group Larry Camerlin 492 Sutton Street INSURER c North Andover,MA 01845 INSURER D INSURER E INSURflR F: COVERAGES CERTIFICATE NUMBER: REVISION NUMBER: THIS IS TO CERTIFY THAT THE POLICIES OF INSURANCE LISTED BELOW HAVE BEEN ISSUED TO THE INSURED NAMED ABOVE FOR THE POLICY PERIOD INDICATED. NOTWITHSTANDING ANY REQUIREMENT, TERM OR CONDITION OF ANY CONTRACT OR OTHER DOCUMENT WITH RESPECT TO WHICH THIS CERTIFICATE MAY BE ISSUED OR MAY PERTAIN, THE INSURANCE AFFORDED BY THE POLICIES DESCRIBED HEREIN IS SUBJECT TO ALL THE TERMS, EXCLUSIONS AND CONDITIONS OF SUCH POLICIES,LIMITS SHOWN MAY HAVE BEEN REDUCED BY PAID CLAIMS POUC IN q TYPEOFINSURANCE POLICY N1 WDDDIDIYYY Y' D �M A X COMMERCUIL GENERAL LIABILITY EACH OCCURRENCE a 11000100 J CLAIMS-MADE � EMESE OCCUR BINDER 09110/2018 0911212016 S(I:moct�eTaneel s 100,00 MED EXP(Any one rean S 1,00 _ T PERSONAL$ADV INJURY E 1,000,00 PGEN'LAGGREGATELIMITAPPLIESPEM GENERAL AGGREGATE i 2,000,000 POLICY❑JECT F �LOC PRObUCTS-COMPIOP AGO i EXC LIQUOR i 1,000,00 AUTOMOVILELIABILITY E�ABINED SINGLBLIM i ANYAUTO BODILY INJURY(Per pemon) 3 AAUTOSLL OWNED �8 H,EEIIULED BODILY INJURY(Peri►ecldent) $ NON-OWNED -PROPERTY DAMAG 6 HIREDAUTOS AUTOS CP49TedlderrJL_ i UMBRP.LLA UAB OCCUR EACH OCCURRENCE Is EXCESS LIAR —d CLAIMS-MADE � AL3 "oATI S PED RFnwjONi S WORKERS COMPENSATION X P£Ii E E H• ANDIMPLOYERIP LIABILITY ANY IF r CERRNEMTSEFtEXCLU�D�EGUStVrC Ya NIA wC2-31$-334396.056 0511212016 0611212017 E L EI H ACCIDENT S 1,000,00 IRandoMInNN) 1 ELUMEASE-EA EMPLOYEE S 1,000,00 (ryo66 deaalbeonder I DESURIPTE N OF OPERATIONS below I:L.DISEASE-POLICY LIMIT I S 11000,000 DESCPJP110N OF OPERATIONS!LOCATIONS 1 VF„=L£S(ACORD 101,Addlttorlal Remaft Schadule,may be attached II'more apaeo to 1aqulredl RE: RIDE FOR ANGELS 08111116 CERTIFICATE HOLDER CANCELLATION SHOULD ANY OF TM ABOVE DESCRIBED POLICIES BE CANCELLED BEFORE TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER ACCORDANCE EXPIRATION DATE THEREOF, NOTICE WILL. BE DELIVERED IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE POLICY PROVISIONS. 16500 OSGOOD ST NORTK ANDOVER,MA 01846 AUTHORIZED REPRESENTATIVE i ©1 OM2014 ACORD CORPORATION. All rights reserved. ACORD 25(2014101) The ACORD name and logo are registered marks of ACORD I pUCP.7iQATALFOUNDATICN f tRj�'/ V P 1 )ate 3/4/2001 No.2557249 MIA L Number 170%8$3 15 ,' 'Cool aproressio W,1 ate,trained in afe sad V'�Von,$ible boVerAge alpohol service. resident P VM ........... THIS IS A FUN, RIDE DISTANCES SUPPORTED, AVAILABLE: NON-COMPETITIVE * 20 miles BIKE RIDE * 40 miles * 65 miles $65 Early * 100 miles Registration Fee Includes: Great raffle • Registration bag prizes and 60 with give-a-ways BENEFIT AN fundraising • Event T-shirt incentives! • Fully supported ride • Rest stops with food Providing free flights in private air craft by and drinks volunteer pilots for persons who need to access 7- r -r-�gel�Fjligh • BBQ style lunch medical care or have compelling needs. TNE Sponsorship opportunities available. Call: 978794-6868 or Email: rideforangels@angelflightne.org �e Visit: vvwwAdeforangels.info * Email: rideforangels@angelflightne.org Scan QR Code 9 Call: o oE 978-794-6868 TLearn Mre El 3 �0 facebook.com/RideforAngels/ x� P�W� cElEsfitArllVG YEARSI A ngej nigh NE July 26, 2016 Board of Selectmen 120 Main St, North Andover, MA 01845 Dear Board Members: 1 am hoping that you will consider waiving the $75 fee for the liquor license that we are trying to secure for our 6111 Annual Ride forAngels to be held on September 11, 2016. We anticipate that we will begin serving alcohol around 11:00 AM on that day. Angel Flight Northeast is a 501 (c) 3 organization based at the Lawrence Municipal Airport in North Andover that was established in 1996. All of the proceeds generated from the Ride for Angels enable us to be able to provide our patients and their families the ability to access critically needed medical care and make a profound difference in their lives. Angel Flight NE proudly celebrated our 20th year of service on May 31, 20161 We would greatly appreciate it if you could help us out by waiving the fee and further supporting our mission. Thank you again for your consideration. Warmest Regards, Lai •y Ca e lin President and Founder "To fid the best in others; to give of ones self; to leave the world a bit better...to know that even one l e has breathed easier because you have lived-this is to have succeeded." -Ralph Waldo Emerson Lawrence 4lunicipal Am-port .). 492 Sutton Stvnt, North Andover, MA (_11,45 Phone: 975 04.OM$ 4 t=ax: 97$.794.5779 NORTH ANDOVER ---Community Partnership... TO: Suzanne Pelich FROM: Charles P. Gray, Chief of Police RE: One Day Liquor License Request-Angel F1ift September 11, 2016 6:00 AM—5:00 PM U Lawrence Municipal Airport DATE: July 25, 2016 Please be advised that the following request for a one day liquor licenses has been reviewed. The Police Department recommendation would be that any alcohol being served be in conformance with applicable General Laws, including, but not limited to, MGL Chapter 138, consisting of various applicable sections. The Police would also recommend that all servers for the event be TIP certified. Tips certification for all servers shall be provided prior to the event. Also, all alcohol for the event needs to be purchased from an authorized ABCC wholesaler or distributor. Copies of these invoices shall be turned into the Officer of the Chief of Police no later than one (1)week from the event. These can be delivered United State Postal Service, Electronically, or hand delivered. 1475 Osgood Street, north Andover, Massachusetts 01845 Telephone: 978-683-3168 Fax:978-681-1172 7/25/2016 Town of North Andover Mail-Re:Scan from Clerk's Office . ..._ 0 � N GO VER northandoverma.elich Suzanne Pelich <s ov> Massachusetts p @ g Re: Scan from Clerk's Office 1 message Donald Belanger <dbelanger@northandoverma.gov> Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 12:57 PM To: Suzanne Pelich <spelich@northandoverma.gov> The Building Department has no issues and will sign off on the one day permit for Angel Flight Northeast. Donald Belanger On Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 11:57 AM, Suzanne Pelich <spelich@northandoverma.gov> wrote: Good Afternoon, Attached please find a wine and malt One Day Liquor License Application from Angel Flight Northeast. The date of the event is September 11, 2016 from 6am-5pm. Please send me your recommendations. Thank you, Suzanne ---------- Forwarded message---------- From: <spiceworks@northandoverma.gov> Date: Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 11:52 AM Subject: Scan from Clerk's Office To: Suzanne <spelich@northandoverma.gov> This E-mail was sent from "Clerks-Ricoh-SP-5210SR" (Aficio SP 5210SR). Scan Date: 07.25.2016 11:52:23 (-0400) Queries to: spiceworks@northandoverma.gov Assistant TDwn Clerk 120 Main Street North Andover,MA 01845 Phone: (978) 688-9501 Fax:(978) 688-9557 Entail spelich@northandoverma,gov Web www.northandoverrna.gov LH https:llm ai€.gongle.com/mail/u/01?ui=2&i k=OOf50782ad&view=pt&search=i nbox&th-15622fda3468cOda&si m l=15622fda3468cOda 111 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Fire Department Central Fire Headquarters 795 Chickering Road NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01845 f 140R7h'I Chiefof'Departrment �?�`"`� � Chief(978) 688-9593 WILLIAM MCCARTH ; x Business(978) 688-9590 '� °p+r.0�•"'`qty FAX(978) 688-9594 �SSActius�i To Suzanne Pelich July 26, 2016 Froin: Lt Robert Bonenfant Re: Lawrence Airport The Fire Department has reviewed the request by Angel Flight Northeast for a one day liquor license on September 11, 2016, We do not have any issues with these requests, Lt Robert Bonenfant Fire Prevention Officer North Andover Fire TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK 120 MAIN STREET NORTI-I ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01.845 tAORT" 0 Joyce A, Bmdshaw, CMMC 0 Telephone(978)688-9501 Town Clerk, FAX(978)688-9557 S CHLis MEMORANDUM TO: Phil DeCologero, Chairman, Licensing Commission Members of the Board of Selectmen Andrew Maylor, Town Manager FROM: Suzanne M. Pelich, Asst. Town Clerk DATE: August 15, 2016 SUBJECT: Eight One Day Liquor License Requests Attached please find applications for Seven One Day Wine & Malt licenses and One All Alcohol license request from Paul Gallant, on behalf of Merrimack College, The events are to be held on8/23, 8/24, 9/30, 10/13, 10/14, 10115, 10/15 & 10/3012016. Included are favorable recommendations from the Police Department, Fire Department and the Building Inspector. All fees have been paid, Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns, Thank you. TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION (30 DAY NOTICE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED) Organization holding event: MERRIMACK COLLEGE Name &Address of Responsible Party: MERRIMACK COLLEGE/PAUL GALLANT 315 TURNPIKE ST, NORTH ANDOVER, MA-01845 Contact Number& e-mail Gallantp@merrimack.edu 978-837-3523 Location of Event: Rogers Performing arts Center(Lobby) Type of Event—Graduate Education Reception Is the event being catered? Yes X No Name of Caterer SODEXO FOOD SERVICE Date &Time of Event: 8/23/16 4:30pm-8:00pm Non Profit Organization Other Than Non Profit Wine& Malt X All Alcohol Wine& Malt ALCOHOL MUST BE PURCHASED BY THE LICENSEE FROM A WHOLESALER Has permission been received from the property owner to hold this event? YES Who is serving the alcohol? SODEXO/MERRIMACK COLLEGE Does the server have liquor liability insurance? YES Have servers had training in alcohol service? TIPS CERTIFIED 1,the undersigned, understand and agree to the restriction and responsibilities of holding a One Day Alcohol License and certify that I am not prohibited from holding such license. I agree that the Town of Forth Andover is in no way responsible for the actions of the applicant. Applicant's Signature Date Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 138,s 14 8/9/2016 Town of North Andover Mail-Re:Scan from Clerk's Office oRQOVER Suzanne Pelich <spelich@northandoverma.gov> Massachus�t�s � Re: Scan from Clerk's Office 1 message Donald Belanger<dbelanger@northandoverma.gov> Tue, Aug 9, 2016 at 4:13 PM To: Suzanne Pelich <spolich@northandoverma.gov> The Building Department has no issues and will approve the One Day liquor license request in from Merrimack College. Donald Belanger On Tue, Aug 9, 2016 at 3:53 PM, Suzanne Pelich <spelich@northandoverma.gov> wrote: Good afternoon, I just got a One Day liquor license request in from Merrimack College. They are hoping to get it on the Mondays BOS meeting. If you could please send me your recommendations as soon as possible, Thank You, Suzanne ---------- Forwarded message---------- From: <sPic eworks@northandoverma.gov> Date: Tue, Aug 9, 2016 at 3:50 PM Subject: Scan from Clerk's Office To: Suzanne <spelich@northandoverma.gov> This E-mail was sent from "Clerks-Ricoh-SP-5210SR" (Aficio SP 5210SR). i Scan Date: 08.09.2016 15:50:40 (-0400) Queries to: spiceworks@northandoverma.gov i nd Assistant Town Clerk 120 Main Street North Andover,MA 01845 I Phone: (978)688-9501 Fax:(978) 688-9557 Email spelich@northandoverma,gov Web www.northandoverina.gov i - i i I ht(ps://mail.google.com/mail/u101?ui=2&ik=OOf5O782ad&view=pt&search=inbox&type=1567Of006a7l2aee&th=1567Of006a7l2aee&siml=l5670f006a7l2aee 111 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Fire Department Central Fire Headquarters 795 Chickering Road NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01845 04 N°RTF{q t 0 6 Chief of Department _ 1 Chief(978) 688-9593 WILLIAM MCCARTH « _ a r Business(978)688-9590 FAX (978) 688-9594 q,,s C usEt To Suzanne Pelich August 9, 2016 From: Lt Robert Bonenfant Re: Merrimac College Liquor License The Fire Department has reviewed the request by Merrimac College for a one day one day liquor license to be used at the Rogers Center on August 23th from 4:30 through 8 pm. We do not have any issues with these requests. Lt Robert Bonenfant Fire Prevention Officer North Andover Fire NORTH ANDOVER ✓" uPI v f 'w ---Community Partnership... Operations Division Lieutenant Daniel P. Lanen TO: Suzanne Pelich FROM: Lieutenant Daniel P. Lanen > RE: One Day Liquor License Request-Merrimack College- August 23, 2016 4:30 PM—8:00 PM Rogers Center DATE: August 10, 2016 Please be advised that the following request for a one day liquor licenses has been reviewed. The Police Department recommendation would be that any alcohol being served be in conformance with applicable General Laws, including, but not limited to, MGL Chapter 138, consisting of various applicable sections, The Police would also recommend that all servers for the event be TIP certified, Tips certification for all servers shall be provided prior to the event. Also, all alcohol for the event needs to be purchased from an authorized ABCC wholesaler or distributor, Copies of these invoices shall be turned into the Officer of the Chief of Police no later than one(1) week from the event. These can be delivered United State Postal Service, Electronically, or hand delivered, 1475 Osgood Street, North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 Telephone:978-683-3168 Fax:978-681-1172 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION (30 DAY NOTICE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED) Organization holding event: MERRIMACK COLLEGE Name&Address of Responsible Party: MERRIMACK COLLEGE/PAUL GALLANT 315 TURNPIKE ST, NORTH ANDOVER, MA-01845 Contact Number&e-mail Gaflantp@merrimack.edu 978-837-3523 Location of Event: Roger Center for Performing Arts Lobby/Tent Type of Event—New f=aculty Reception Is the event being catered? Yes X No Name of Caterer SODEXO FOOD SERVICE Date&Time of Event: 8/24/16 5:OOPM—10:OOPM Non Profit Organization Other Than Non Profit Wine & Malt All Alcohol X Wine& Malt ALCOHOL MUST BE PURCHASED BY THE LICENSEE FROM A WHOLESALER Has permission been received from the property owner to hold this event? YES Who is serving the alcohol?_SODEXO/MERRIMACK COLLEGE Does the server have liquor liability insurance? YES Have servers had training in alcohol service? TIP CERTIFIED I,the undersigned, understand and agree to the restriction and responsibilities of holding a One Day Alcohol License and certify that I am not prohibited from holding such license. I agree that the Town of North Andover is in no way responsible for the actions of the applicant. Applicant's Sign atu Date Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION (30 DAY NOTICE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED) Organization holding event: MERRIMACK COLLEGE Name &Address of Responsible Party: MERRIMACK COLLEGE/PAUL GALLANT 315 TURNPIKE ST, NORTH ANDOVER, MA-01845 Contact Number&e-mail Gallantp@merrimack.edu 978-837-3523 Location of Event: Rogers Center for Performing Arts Lobby Type of Event—Intergalactic Nemesis Performance Is the event being catered? Yes X No Name of Caterer SODEXO FOOD SERVICE Date&Time of Event: 9/30/16 7:30pm-11:30pm Non Profit Organization Other Than Non Profit Wine& Malt X All Alcohol Wine& Malt ALCOHOL MUST BE PURCHASED BY THE LICENSEE FROM A WHOLESALER Has permission been received from the property owner to hold this event? YES Who is serving the alcohol?_SODEXO/MERRIMACK COLLEGE Does the server have liquor liability insurance? YES Have servers had training in alcohol service? TIPS CERTIFIED I,the undersigned, understand and agree to the restriction and responsibilities of holding a One Day Alcohol License and certify that I am not prohibited from holding such license. I agree that the Town of North Andover is in no way responsible for the actions of the applicant. Applicant's Signator '' /� �� ` Date 1 ��6 Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 138, s 14 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION (30 DAY NOTICE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED) Organization holding event: MERRIMACK COLLEGE Name&Address of Responsible Party: MERRIMACK COLLEGE/PAUL GALLANT 315 TURNPIKE ST, NORTH ANDOVER, MA-01845 Contact Number&e-mail Gailantp@merrimack.edu 978-837-3523 Location of Event: Rogers Center for Performing Arts Lobby Type of Event—"Creature" Performance Is the event being catered? Yes X No Name of Caterer SODEXO FOOD SERVICE Date &Time of Event: 10/13/16 7:30pm-11:30pm Non Profit Organization Other Than Non Profit Wine & Malt X All Alcohol Wine& Malt ALCOHOL MUST BE PURCHASED BY THE LICENSEE FROM A WHOLESALER Has permission been received from the property owner to hold this event? YES Who is serving the alcohol?_SOD EXO/MERRIMACK COLLEGE Does the server have liquor liability insurance? YES Have servers had training in alcohol service? TIPS CERTIFIED I, the undersigned, understand and agree to the restriction and responsibilities of holding a One Day Alcohol License and certify that I am not prohibited from holding such license. I agree that the Town of North Andover is in no way responsible for the actions of the applicant. Applicant's SignaturxfDate Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 138, s 14 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION (30 DAY NOTICE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED) Organization holding event: MERRIMACK COLLEGE Name &Address of Responsible Party: MERRIMACK COLLEGE/PAUL GALLANT 315 TURNPIKE ST, NORTH ANDOVER, MA-01845 Contact Number&e-mail Gallant merrimack.edu 978-837-3523 Location of Event: Rogers Center for Performing Arts Lobby Type of Event—"Creature" Performance Is the event being catered? Yes X No Name of Caterer SODEXO FOOD SERVICE Date&Time of Event: 10/14/16 7:30pm-11:30pm Non Profit Organization Other Than Non Profit Wine & Malt X Ali Alcohol Wine & Malt ALCOHOL MUST BE PURCHASED BY THE LICENSEE FROM A WHOLESALER Has permission been received from the property owner to hold this event? YES Who is serving the alcohol?_SODEXO/M ERRI MACK COLLEGE Does the server have liquor liability insurance? YES Have servers had training in alcohol service? TIPS CERTIFIED I,the undersigned, understand and agree to the restriction and responsibilities of holding a One Day Alcohol License and certify that I am not prohibited from holding such license. I agree that the Town of North Andover is in no way responsible for the actions of the applicant. Applicant's 5ignaturLassachusetts Date General Laws, Chapter 138, s 14 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION (30 DAY NOTICE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED) Organization holding event: MERRIMACK COLLEGE Name &Address of Responsible Party: MERRIMACK COLLEGE/PAUL GALLANT 315 TURNPIKE ST, NORTH ANDOVER, MA-01845 Contact Number&e-mail Gallantp@merrimack.edu 978-837-3523 Location of Event: Rogers Center for Performing Arts Lobby Type of Event—"Creature" Performance Is the event being catered? Yes X No Name of Caterer SODEXO FOOD SERVICE Date &Time of Event: 10/15/16 1:30pm-5:30pm Non Profit Organization Other Than Non Profit Wine& Malt X All Alcohol Wine & Malt ALCOHOL MUST BE PURCHASED BY THE LICENSEE FROM A WHOLESALER Has permission been received from the property owner to hold this event? YES Who is serving the alcohol?_SODEXO/MERRIMACK COLLEGE Does the server have liquor liability insurance? YES Have servers had training in alcohol service? TIPS CERTIFIED I, the undersigned, understand and agree to the restriction and responsibilities of holding a One Day Alcohol License and certify that I am not prohibited from holding such license. I agree that the Town of North Andover is in no way responsible for the actions of the applicant. Applicant's Signator s,4" Date Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 138, s 14 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION (30 DAY NOTICE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED) Organization holding event: MERRIMACK COLLEGE Name&Address of Responsible Party: MERRIMACK COLLEGE/PAUL GALLANT 315 TURNPIKE ST, NORTH ANDOVER, MA-01845 Contact Number&e-mail Gallantp@merrimack.edu 978-837-3523 Location of Event: Rogers Center for Performing Arts Lobby Type of Event--"Creature" Performance Is the event being catered? Yes X No Name of Caterer SODEXO FOOD SERVICE Date&Time of Event: 10/15/16 7:30pm-11:30pm Non Profit Organization Other Than Non Profit Wine& Malt X All Alcohol Wine& Malt ALCOHOL MUST BE PURCHASED BY THE LICENSEE FROM A WHOLESALER Has permission been received from the property owner to hold this event? YES Who is serving the alcohol?_SODEXO/MERRIMACK COLLEGE Does the server have liquor liability insurance? YES Have servers had training in alcohol service? TIPS CERTIFIED I, the undersigned, understand and agree to the restriction and responsibilities of holding a One Day Alcohol License and certify that I am not prohibited from holding such license. 1 agree that the Town of North Andover is in no way responsible for the actions of the applicant. n Applicant's Signature � f�� Date V assachusetts General Laws, Chapter 138, s 14 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION (30 DAY NOTICE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED) Organization holding event: MERRIMACK COLLEGE Name&Address of Responsible Party: MERRIMACK COLLEGE/PAUL GALLANT 315 TURNPIKE ST, NORTH ANDOVER, MA-01845 Contact Number&e-mail Gallantp@merrimack.edu 978-837-3523 Location of Event: Rogers Center for Performing Arts Lobby Type of Event—"Quartet" Performance Is the event being catered? Yes X No Name of Caterer SODEXO FOOD SERVICE Date&Time of Event: 10/30/16 1:30pm-5:30pm Non Profit Organization Other Than Non Profit Wine& Malt X All Alcohol Wine & Malt ALCOHOL MUST BE PURCHASED BY THE LICENSEE FROM A WHOLESALER Has permission been received from the property owner to hold this event? YES Who is serving the alcohol?�SODEXO/MERRIMACK COLLEGE Does the server have liquor liability insurance? YES Have servers had training in alcohol service? TIPS CERTIFIED I,the undersigned, understand and agree to the restriction and responsibilities of holding a One Day Alcohol License and certify that I am not prohibited from holding such license. I agree that the Town of North Andover is in no way responsible for the actions of the applicant. Applicant's Signatur �,�� Date f X11,6 Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 138, s 14 �a ,t Ovz NORTH ANDOVER '+t r --Community Partnership..- Operations Division Lieutenant Charles A Gray TO: Suzanne Pelich FROM: Charles P. Gray, Chief of Police C:P RE: One Day Liquor License Request-Merrimack College- August 24,2016 5:50 PM— 10:00 PM Rogers Center September 30,2016 7:30 PM— 11:30 PM Rogers Center October 13, 2016 7:30 PM— 11:30 PM Rogers Center October 14, 2016 7:30 PM— 11:30 PM Rogers Center October 15, 2016 1:30 PM—5:30 PM Rogers Center October 15, 2016 7:30 PM— 11:30 PM Rogers Center October 30, 2016 1:30 PM—5:30 PM Rogers Center DATE: July 22,2016 Please be advised that the following requests for a one day liquor licenses have been reviewed, The Police Department recommendation would be that any alcohol being served be in conformance with applicable General Laws, including,but not limited to,MGL Chapter 138, consisting of various applicable sections. The Police would also recommend that all servers for the event be TIP certified. Tips certification for all servers shall be provided prior to the event. Also, all alcohol for the event needs to be purchased from an authorized ABCC wholesaler or distributor. Copies of these invoices shall be turned into the Officer of the Chief of Police no later than one(1)week from the event. These can be delivered United State Postal Service, Electronically, or hand delivered. 1476 Osgood Street, North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 Telephone:978-683-3168 Fax: 978-681-1172 7/25/2016 Town of North Andover Mail-Re:Scan from Clerk's Office IYdR� OWR Suzanne Pelich <spelich@northandoverma.gov> Massachus@tl� Re: Scan from Clerk's Office 1 message Donald Belanger <dbelanger@northandoverma.gov> Mon, Jul 25, 2016 at 12:54 PM To: Suzanne Pelich <spelich@northandoverma.gov> The Building Department has no issues and will sign off on the one day permit for Merrimack Colledge. Donald Belanger Inspector of Buildings On Thu, Jul 21, 2016 at 10:38 AM, Suzanne Pelich <spelich@northandoverma.gov> wrote: Hi, I made a mistake, all the One day Applications from Merrimack College are not Wine & Malt. Their is one All Alcohol Application it is on August 24, 2016 from 5pm-10pm. Sorry for all the mistakes! I was off the last three days and obviously my head is still on vacation. Thank you, Suzanne On Thu, Jul 21, 2016 at 9:25 AM, Suzanne Pelich <spelich@northandoverma.gov> wrote: Good morning, please disregard the last message I sent you. I attached the wrong documents!l Attached please find seven one day wine and malt license applications from Merrimack College. If you could please send me your recommendations. Thank You, Suzanne ---------- Forwarded message ---------- From: <spiceworks@northandoverma.gov> Date: Thu, Jul 21, 2016 at 9:18 AM Subject: Scan from Clerk's Office To: Suzanne <spelich@northandoverma.gov> This E-mail was sent from "Clerks-Ricoh-SP-5210SR" (Aficio SP 5210SR). Scan Date: 07.21.2016 09:18:03 (-0400) Queries to: spiceworks@northandoverma.gov Assistant Town Clerk 120 Main Street North Andover,MA 01845 Phone:(978)688-9501 Fax:(978) 688-9557 Email spelieh@nortliandoverrna.gov Web www.nortliandovernta.gov https://m ail.google.com/mail/u/0/?ui=2&ik=OOf5O782ad&view=pt&search=inl3ox&th=15622fa8269Of389&sim i=15622fa8269Of389 1/2 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Fire Department Central Fire Headquarters 795 Chickering Road NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01845 °� ltONTl� q iTt' � bf�O ChiefofDepartnient 4�•. n Chief(978) 688-9593 WILLIAM MCCART *�p ea jv Business (978) 688-9590 FAX (978) 688-9594 SSACFlUS� To Suzanne Pelich July 26, 2016 From.: Lt Robert Bonenfan.t Re: Merrimac College Liquor License The Fire Department has reviewed the request by Merrimac College for several one day liquor licenses at the Rodgers Center on the following dates 8124, 9130, 10113, two on 10115, and 10130. We do not have any issues with these requests. Lt Robert Bonenfant Fire Prevention Officer North Andover Fire TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER OFFICE OF TOWN CLERK 120 MAIN STREET NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 0 1845 0 Joyce A. Bradshaw, CMMC Telephone(978)688-9501 Town Clerk, FAX(978)688-9557 S�RCIA MEMORANDUM TO: Phil DeCologero, Chairman, Licensing Commission Members of the Board of Selectmen Andrew Maylor, Town Manager FROM: Suzanne M. Pelich, Asst, Town Clerk DATE: August 15, 2016 SUBJECT: Four One Day Liquor License Applications Attached please find four All Alcohol One Day Liquor License applications from Smolak Farms. The events are to be held at Smolak Farms under the tent, The dates and times are: August 20)u, from 4:OOpm-10:00prn September 4t"from 4:00pm-10-,00pm September 1.011 from 4:00pm-10:0?Opm September 24th from 4:00pmlO:00pm Included are favorable recommendations from the Police Department, Fire Department and the Building Inspector. Please do not hesitate to contact me if you have any questions or concerns, Thank you. i TOWN of NORTH ANDOVER ONE DAY LIQUOR LiCPNSE APPLICATION {30 DAY NOTICE STRONGLY RECOMI Vt 1M[D) Organization holding -7 Marne&Address of Responsible Party. � tym q6s Ll Contact Number&e-rnaii Location of Event; Type of Event:. is tM event b8ing catered des No ] t Namevf C�tere:r - % ' � AL I Date ij T.jMe of Events a r Dion Profit.Organization Othee Th.tm Nbh PiV t Wine--&Malt ALI] Wise &[Molt ALCO OL MUST.B.E PURCNASEDV THE LICENSEE-.FROM A WHOLESALER Has permission been received fromt.ho property owner to hold this event? Wbo is serving the alcohol? Does"the server have liquor liability insurance? Have servers had training in alcohol service? I,the undersigned, understand and agree to the restriction and responsibliitles of holding a One Day i co GFLi se and certify.that I am not prohibited from holding such license. I agree that theTovan of h Andove is in noway responsible for the acti- ns of b�e ap.piicant. Applicant's Signature Date TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION (30 DAY NOTICE STRONGLY RECOMMENUCD) Grgar�lz�tion holding event: Name Address of Responsible Party!-A` �; f� �`��� c� t�• qa�y Contact Number&-e-mail Location of Event; � ` ) Ci .F. 1 Type of Event',. is the event'heing catered? ('Ye No Name of Caaerer o r �� Date&Yhe of Event Non Proflt:Organization Other Than Non Profit vVi'ne& Wit A hAlebfiel 11Vine&Malt ALCOHOL.MUST SE RUNCHA$ED BY THE,LICEWEE-RC)M A Vit.�lt}LESALER Has permission been received from the property.owner to hold this event? ` „r Who is serving the alcohol?�� �` �:� °- TIS—u- o_—qmq Does,the server have liquor liability insurance? H-ave.servers had training in alcohol service? 1,the undersigned, understand and agree to the restriction and responsibilities of holding a One Bay Alco er[" is se and certify. that I am not prohibited from holding such license. I agree that the Town of rth find is in no vaay respons€late for the actions of the apps' ant. r Applicant's Signature Date TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE APPLICATION (30 DAY NOTICE STRONGLY RECOMMENDED) Organization holding event; Name.&Address of Responsible Party, , yx _ zV Le�l pe -FGA � cm � ContactNuffiber&e-mail r Location of E'.vept,' Type of Event. t � 1 V�.� t��` �;T�Coil is the emi= t being catered? Yes leo f Narge'of'Caere .� _ . �� " 1 =r l a. Date&'time of'Event! t ti (Jon Profit:Or anizetion OtherTlian Non Prcfft Wine--&Malt F1#I fllecii�o€ r Vibe& €vlalt ALCOHOL MUsi'8E PURCHASEDV THE LICgN$EF,FR0M A tlilBOLESALI R Has-permission tieerj recelvcdfrom the propertyowner to holdthis event? t� Who is serving the alcohol? Does the server have liquor liability insurance?^ - Have servers had training In alcohol service? I,the undersigned, understand pn.d agree to the restrict€.on and responsibilities of holding a One Day Alcohol License and certify tha#I am not prohibited from holding such license. I agree that the Town of '"' N h And.ver is in no xray responsible for the actio sof th applicant. Applkwit's Signature Daze I TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER ONE DAY LIQUOR LICENSE:APPLICAT€ON (30 DAY NOTICE STRONGLY RECaMMENDLD) Organization holding event; Name&Address o ftespoti i le Party; �. Ct`rte &299 Q Contact Number& e-mai€ Type Of Event'. is tht event being catered? Yes No Name-of Caterer .� i.���.. � - f; i' �.ifC t Date&Time of tve�nt. i �� . P' Non Profit:�rganizaf on OtherThw) Nola Profit Wl:rie-& Malt All AlWhol Wine& i b.It ALCOHOL MU`7T s-E RURI CHASE.D 6Y THE LICE NSEE-.fftOM A WHOLESALER Has permission been received from the property owner to hold this event? F Who Is serving the alcohol? > `r � �� � � �_ DIN Does-the server have liquor liability Insurance? Have servers had tealning In alcohol service? i,the undersigned, understand anal agree to the restriction and responsibilities of holding a One Day Alcohol License and certify that I am not prohibited from holding such license. I agree that the Town of N 't ndove is in no'Way responsible for the aaccti 11gsoft applicant. X rt 1 r `a� Applicant's Signature Date NORTH ANDOVER Community Partnership... ~�— TO: Suzanne Pelich FROM: Charles P Gray, Chief of Police RE: One Day Liquor License Request- Smolak Farms August 12, 2016 4:00 PM— 10:00 PM August 20, 2016 4:00 PM— 10:00 PM September 4,2016 4:00 PM— 10:00 PM September 16, 2016 4:00 PM— 10:00 PM September 24,2016 4:00 PM— 10:00 PM DATE: July 26, 2016 Please be advised that the following requests for a one day liquor licenses has been reviewed. The Police Department recommendation would be that any alcohol being served be in conformance with applicable General Laws,including,but not limited to,MGL Chapter 138, consisting of various applicable sections. The Police would also recommend that all servers for the event be TIP certified. Tips certification for all servers shall be provided prior to the event. Also, all alcohol for the event needs to be purchased from an authorized ABCC wholesaler or distributor. Copies of these invoices shall be turned into the Officer of the Chief of Police no later than one(1)week from the event. These can be delivered United State Postal Service,Electronically,or hand delivered. 1475 Osgood Street, North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 Telephone:978-883-3168 Fax: 978-681-1172 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Fire Department Central Fire Headquarters 795 Chickering Road NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01845 SiORT►{ �fsS�aD AHO Chief of Department �� 4`•,. "6'6 0 Chief(978)688-9593 WILLIAM MCCART ;° ,.#fi Business(978}688-9590 �*`cti FAX(978) 688-9594 SSS CHUS�� To Suzanne Pelich July 27, 2016 From; Lt Robert Bonenfant Re: Srnolak Farm Liquor License The Fire Department has reviewed the request by Smolak Farm for five one day liquor licenses. The on the following dates 8112, 8/20, 9/4, 9116, and 9/24/16. We do not have any issues with this request. Lt Robert Bonenfant Fire Prevention Officer North Andover Fire 81212016 Town of North Andover Mail-Re:Scan from Clerk's Office NoRoR. Massa*s l� f Suzanne Pelich <spelich@northandoverma.gov> za.. Re: Scan from Clerk's Office 1 message Donald Belanger <dbelanger@northandoverma.gov> Tue, Aug 2, 2016 at 3:11 PM To: Suzanne Pelich <spelich@northandoverma.gov> The Building Department has no issues and will sign off on the Alcohol One Day Liquor License for Smolak Farms On Tue, Aug 2, 2016 at 1:48 PM, Suzanne Pelich <spelich@northandoverma.gov> wrote: Hi Don, Attached please find five All Alcohol One Day Liquor License application from Smolak Farms. If you could please send me your recommendations. Thank you, Suzanne ---------- Forwarded message---------- From: <spiceworks@northandoverma.gov> I Date: Tue, Aug 2, 2016 at 1:46 PM Subject: Scan from Clerk's Office To: Suzanne <spelich@northandoverma.gov> This E-mail was sent from "Clerks-Ricoh-SP-5210SR" (Aficio SP 5210SR). Scan Date: 08.02.2016 13:46:15 (-0400) Queries to: spiceworks@northandoverma.gov i I Assistant Town Clerk 120 Main Street North Andover,MA 01845 Phone.(978) 688-9501 i Fax:(978) 688-9557 Einail spelich@iiortliandoverma.gov Web www.nortliandoverinn.gov I hftps:llmail.goNle.com/m ail/u]0/?ui=2&ik=OOf5D782ad&view=pt&search=i nbox&th=1564cab3l3fb8281&siml=1564cab3l3fb8281 111 North Andover Fire Department Incidents - Primary Type Only Printed: 8/3/2016 8:14 pm From Date:07/01/2016 to:07/31/2016 Jurisdiction: North Andover IIII IIIc° IIVpe h�ri&d&rvts False Alarms&False Calls 13.8 On Fire 4.9% ❑Good Intent Calls 5.5 ❑ Hazardous Conditions(No Fire) 4.3% ❑Other Type of Incidents 0.9 In Rescue&Emergency Medical Service 58.9 Service Calls 11.5% ®Severe Weather&Natural Disasters 0.3 Total: 100.0 Fire 5 Building fire 1 Fires in structures other than in a building 1 Cooking fire,confined to container 1 Mobile property(vehicle)fire, other 5 Brush, or brush and grass mixture fire 2 Mulch, natural vegetation fire, other 1 Outside rubbish,trash or waste fire 1 Special outside fire, other 17 Sub-Total, Fire Rescue&Emergency Medical Service 186 EMS call 10 Motor vehicle accident with injuries 9 Motor vehicle accident with no injuries 205 Sub-Total, Rescue& Emergency Medical Service Hazardous Conditions(No Fire) 2 Gasoline or other flammable liquid spill 4 Gas leak(natural gas or LPG) 1 Oil or other combustible liquid spill 2 Heat from short circuit(wiring),defective/worn Page 1 of 3 XXFIncidentsbyPrimaryType 08/23/13 North Andover Fire Department Incidents - Primary Type Only Printed: 8/3/2016 8:14 pm From Date:07/01/2016 to:07/31/2016 Jurisdiction: North Andover 4 Power line down 2 Hazardous condition,other 15 Sub-Total, Hazardous Conditions(No Fire) Service Calls 2 Water evacuation 1 Water or steam leak 2 Smoke or odor removal 1 Animal problem 1 Public service 10 Assist invalid 1 Unauthorized burning 7 Cover assignment,standby,moveup 15 Service call,other 40 Sub-Total,Service Calls Good Intent Calls 7 Dispatched &canceled en route 4 No incident found on arrival at dispatch address 1 Authorized controlled burning 1 Vicinity alarm(incident in other location) 4 Smoke scare,odor of smoke 2 Good intent call,other 19 Sub-Total,Good Intent Calls False Alarms& False Calls 1 Bomb scare-no bomb 1 Sprinkler activation due to malfunction 17 Smoke detector activation due to malfunction 4 Heat detector activation due to malfunction 6 Alarm system sounded due to malfunction 3 CO detector activation due to malfunction 2 Sprinkler activation, no fire-unintentional 5 Smoke detector activation,no fire-unintentional 1 Detector activation,no fire-unintentional 5 Alarm system sounded,no fire-unintentional 2 Carbon monoxide detector activation,no CO 1 False alarm or false call, other 48 Sub-Total, False Alarms& False Calls Severe Weather&Natural Disasters 1 Wind storm,tornado/hurricane assessment 1 Sub-Total,Severe Weather& Natural Disasters Other Type of Incidents Page 2 of 3 XXFIncidentsbyPrimaryType 08/23/13 North Andover Fire Department Incidents - Primary Type Only Printed: 8/3/2016 8:14 pm From Date:07/01/2016 to:07/31/2016 Jurisdiction: North Andover 2 Fire Exit Drill 1 Special type of incident, other 3 Sub-Total,Other Type of Incidents 348 Total Number of Incident Types Total Count of Unique Incident Numbers for this Period: 348 Grand Total Count of Unique Incident Numbers for this Period: 348 Page 3 of 3 XXFIncidentsbyPrimaryType 08/23/13 TO WN OF NOR TH A ND 0 VER, MA SSA CH USE TTS IV Fire Department 795 Chickering RoadStreet, North Ancloivr, MA 01845 Telephone 978-688-9590 Fax 978-688-9'594 August 10, 2016, Mr. Andrew Maylor Town Manager Town of North Andover 120 Main Street North Andover, MA 0 1845 Re: Overdose Statistics Dear Mr. Maylor, Attached please find the monthly Overdose Report which breaks down by month incident responses that the North Andover Fire and Police Departments have responded to since January 1, 2014 through July 31, 2016. This information has been compiled from AmbuPro Next Gen, OCI Software which the fire department utilizes for our electronic patient care reporting as required by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health, This month we saw the first Fentanyl ov�erdose in North Andover. This is currently under investigation by the North Andover Police Department. This keeps in-line with the increase of Fentanyl overdoses across the Merrimack Valley that p,re-hospital care providers are seeing. Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact me. Thank you, N# 01^ C'�' Zleddeq'w Jeffrey Deschenes, NREMT, IC EMS Training & Education Offlicer North Andover Fire Department EXPLAINA TION OF TERMS Cardiac Arrest: Sudden cardiac arrest is the sudden, unexpected loss of heart function, breathing and consciousness. Sudden cardiac arrest usually results from an electrical disturbance in your heart that disrupts its pumping action, stopping blood flow to the rest of your body. These patients are provided resuscitation efforts with cardiopulmonary resuscitation, airway management and automatic external defibrillator. Dead on Arrival(DOA): is a term used to indicate that a patient was found to be already clinically dead upon the arrival of professional medical assistance. Examples of Dead on Arrival according to the Massachusetts Department of Public Health are as follows: Date of Service (DOS): The date in which the fire department responded to a call for assistance. North Andover Fire Department Opiate Overdoses By Year 2014 4.5 4 ------- 3,5 3 2.5 -------------------------------- 2 1.5 1 0.5 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec North Andover Fire Department Opiate Overdoses By Year 2015 6 ...... 5 4 3 2 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec North Andover Fire Department Opiate Overdoses By Month 2016 6 5 4 3 2 0 Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun J:ul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec North Andover Fire Department Opiate Overdose Statistics 2014 Resident vs. Noin-Resident Resident 01 Non-Resident u giuuu�.,. North Andover Fire Department Opiate Overdose Statistics 2015 Resident vs. Non-Resident Resident Non-Resident North Andover Fire Department Opiate{overdose Statistics 2016 Resident vs, Non-Resident Resident Non-Resident North Andover Fire Department Opiate Overdose Statistics By Year 2016 2015 2014 0 5 10 15 20 25 30 Numberof Overdoses North Andover Fire Department Opiate Overdoses-Resident vs. Nan-Residents Jan. 2014-July 2016 *Residents *Non-Residents TOWN OF NORTH ANICOVER, MASSA C'HUSE,TTS Fire Department 7.95 Chickening Road Street, North Andoi�er°, MA 01845 Telephone 978-688-9590 Fax 978-688-9594 North Andover Fire Department Overdoses & Intranasal Naloxone Administration January 1, 2014 —July 31, 2015 Affiliate Hospital: Lawrence General Hospital I General Street Lawrence, MA 01 841 Affiliate Pharmacy: Lawrence General Hospital Medical Director: Dr. George Kondylis Director of Emergency Medical Services Lawrence General Hospital Statistical Data obtained from AmbuPro EMS, OCI Software. Total Overdoses for Time Period • Total Calls for Opiate Overdoses (01)): 57 • ALS Narcan Administration: 3 • NAFD Narcan Administration: 29 • NAPD Narcan Administration: 5 • Heroin OD—Cardiac Arrest: 7 • Heroin CID—Dead On Arrival: 2 • Resident: 31 • Non Resident.: 26 Breakdown of Statistics January 2014:. -No Incidents February 2014: -Heroin CSD—ALS Used Narcan Incident#: 1009124 DGS: 02/01/2014 Resident -Herein GD—Patient Conscious Upon Arrival Incident#: 1009146 DOS: 02/04/2014 Non-Resident 1 North Andover Fire Department Intranasal Naloxone Administration (cont.) March 2014: -Heroin OD—ALS Used Narcan Incident#: 1009385 DOS: 03/21/2014 Resident April 2014: -No Incidents -Members of the North Andover Fire Department received training by Lawrence General Hospital in the administration of Intranasal Naloxone as a result of a Public Health Emergency declared by Governor Deval Patrick. May 2014: -No Incidents -Intranasal Naloxone was put into service at North Andover Fire Department, June 2014: -Heroin OD to Cardiac Ai rest {Narcan Not Administred} Incident#: 1009829 DOS: 06/09/2014 Non-Resident -Heroin OD—NAFD Administered Narcan Incident#: 1009865 DOS: 06/16/2014 Resident -Heroin OD NAFD Administered Narcan Incident#: 1009902 DOS: 06/25/2015 Non-Resident July 2014: -Heroin OD—Patient Conscious Upon Arrival Incident#: 1009967 DOS: 07/08/2014 Resident -Heroin OD —Patient Conscious Upon Arrival Incident#: 1010033 DOS: 07/20/2014 Resident August 2014: -Heroin OD Patient Conscious Upon Arrival Incident#: 1010202 DOS: 08/26/2014 Non-Resident September 2014: -No Incidents 2 North Andover Fire Department Intranasal Naloxone Administration (cont.) October 2014: -Heroin OD—NAFD Administered Narcan Incident #: 1010404 DOS: 10/05/2014 Resident -Heroin OD—NAFD Administered Narcan Incident#: 1010418 DOS: 10/07/2015 Resident -Heroin OD,—NAFD Administered Narcan Incident 4: 1010491 DOS: 10/22/2014 Non-Resident -Heroin OD—NAFD Administered Narcan Incident# 1010554 DOS: 10/31/2014 Non-Resident November 2014: -Heroin OD to Cardiac Arrest (Narcan Not Administred) Incident#: 1010560 DOS: 11/2/2014 Non-Resident (Same patient as DOS: 10/31/2014) December 2014: Heroin OD—Patient Conscious Upon Arrival Incident #: 1010'775 DOS: 12/9/2014 Resident January 2015: -Heroin OD—NAFD Administered Narcan Incident#: 1010982 DOS: 01/16/2015 Resident -Heroin OD—NAFD Administered Narean Incident 4: 1011039 DOS: 01/27/2015 Non-Resident February 2015: -Heroin OD— DOA, Obvious Signs of Death Upon Arrival Incident#: 1011159 DOS: 02/16/2015 Resident 3 North Andover Fire Department Intranasal Naloxone Administration (cont.) February 2015 cont. -Heroin OD—NAFD Administered Narcan Incident#: 1,01172 DOS: 02/18/2015 Resident -Heroin OD—NAFD Administered Narcan Incident#: 1011203 DOS: 02/24/2015 Resident -Heroin OD—NAFD Administered Narcan Incident#: 1011221 DOS: 02/27/2015 Resident March 2015: -Heroin OD to Cardiac Arrest (Nar,can Not Administred) Incident#: 10 11277 DOS: 03/10/2015 Resident April 2015- -Heroin OD —NAFD Administered Narcan Incident #: 1012669 DOS: 04/12/2015 Resident May 2015- -Heroin OD—NAFD Administered Narcan Incident#: 1011604 DOS: 05/04/2015 Resident -Heroin OD to Cardiac Arrest (Narcan Not Administered) Incident#: 1011770 DOS: 05/31/2015 Resident June 2015: -Heroin OD—Patient Conscious Upon Arrival Incident 4: 1011835 DOS: 06/09/2015 Resident -Heroin OD—NAFD Administered Narcan Incident#: 1012693 DOS: 0,6/13/2015 Resident (Same patient as DOS: 04/12/2015) 4 North Andover Fire Department Intranasal Naloxone Administration (cont.) June 2015. cont. -Herein DD^-Patient Conscious Upon Arrival, Narcan administered by parent Incident#: 1011877 DCIS: 06/18/2015 Resident -Heroin CSD—NAFD Administered Narcan Incident#: 1012697 DDS: 06/19/2015 Resident -Heroin CSD—NAFD Administered Narcan Incident#: 101.1911 DOS: 06/23/2015 Resident July 2015: -Heroin OD to Cardiac Arrest (Narcan Not Administered) Incident#: 1011957 DOS: 07/02/2015 Non-Resident August 2015: -Heroin OD—NAFD Administered.Narcan Incident#: 1012962 DOS: 08/29/2015 Resident September 2015: -Heroin OD —NAPD Administered Narcan Incident#: 1013018 DOS: 09/11/2015 Non-Resident -Heroin 4D—Patient Conscious Upon Arrival. Incident#: 1013019 DO)S,: 09/11/'2015 Non-Resident -Heroin OD—NAFD Administered Narcan Incident#: 1013031 DOS: 09/13/2015 Resident (Same patient as DOS: 02/27/2015) -Heroin OD —NAFD Administered.Narcan Incident#: 101.3103 DCIS: 09/27/2015 Nan-Resident 5 North Andover Fire Department Intranasal Naloxone Administration (cont.) October 2015: -Heroin OD to Cardiac Arrest (Narcan Not Administered) Incident#: 3000009 DOS: 10/3/2015 Non-Resident -Heroin OD--NAPD Administered Narcan Incident#: 3000022 DOS: 10/08/2015 Non-Resident -Heroin OD--NAFD Administered Narcan Incident#: 2000109 DOS: 10/30/2015 Non-Resident -Heroin OD--NAFD Administered Narcan Incident#: 3000084 DOS: 10/30/2015 Non-Resident November 2015: -No Incidents December 2015: -No Incidents January 2016: -Heroin OD—NAPD Administered Narcan Incident#4000163 DOS: 01/04/2016 Non-Resident February 2016: -Heroin OD—NAFD Administered Narcan Incident# 2000418 DOS: 02/02/2016 Resident March 2016: - Heroin OD—NAFD Administered Narcan Incident#4000293 DOS: 03/03/20t6 Non-Resident - Heroin OD—DOA, Obvious Signs of Death Upon Arrival Incident#3000230 DOS: 03/17/2016 Non-Resident 6 North Andover Fire Department Intranasal Naloxone Administration (cont.) March 2016 cont. -Heroin OD—NAFD Administered Narcan Incident# 2000551 DOS: 03/18/2016 Non-Resident -Heroin OD—NAFD Administered Narcan Incident# 3000253 DOS: 03/25/2016 Non-Resident April 2016: -Heroin OD —NAPD Administered Narcan Incident# 3000312 DOS: 04/13/2016 Non-Resident -Heroin OD—NAFD Administered Narcan Incident# 2000652 DOS: 04/17/2016 Non-Resident May 2016: -Heroin OD—NAFD Administered Narcan Incident# 3000386 DOS: 05/06/2016 Resident -Heroin OD - Patient Conscious Upon Arrival Incident#4000323 DOS: 05/20/2016 Non-Resident June 2016: -Heroin OD—NAPD Administered Narcan Incident# 2000839 DOS: 06/02/20.16 Non-Resident July 2016: -Heroin OD—NAFD Administered Narcan Incident# 2000961 DOS: 07/06/2016 Resident -Fentanyl OD to Cardiac Arrest—Under Investigation by NAPD Incident# 3000613 DOS: 07/10/2016 Resident 7 -Heroin OD--NAFD & LGH ALS Administered Narcan Incident# 3000616 DOS: 07/11/2016 Resident -Unknown Poly Substance OD--NAFD & LGH ALS Interventions Incident# 2000982 DOS: 07/12/2016 Resident -Heroin OD—Patient Conscious Upon Arrival Incident# 2001025 DOS: 07/25/2016 Non-Resident -Cocaine OD —NAFD & LGH ALS Interventions Incident# 3000661 DOS: 07/30/2016 Resident Respectfully Submitted, P*C� f)"C40" Jeffrey Deschenes, NREMT,IC EMS Education & Training Officer North Andover Fire Department 8 North Andover Polic e Monthly Ouly 2016 ix a I �-ouol ■ Activity: i Majority of criminal activity showed c -1Jul- Tr -�Changs a downward trend as did other calls Significant reduction in Domestics, Dome.Abuse o '= - _ A , as well as general _ - &B- 7%y - - - Disturbances likely due to vacations Assault Suspicious c F_ S-9 1102 1 ' 6J' and people being out of Town ME I I , 0 ,� 10 Larceny, 4 2 General Disturbance -% C i e _ Alarms Res& Comm ?® 13 ; Aid - _ �� e to 99 IS 3 !E- 911 Hang 1p`abandon 4 `` - -31-0% - June e Last year ME up ® Domestics also up ' P Jun-15 Jul-15 Chang % Change omestic Abuse Ate_As sanh Suspicious Actives 9.1 ME 4 ME MV _ $ Larceny General Disturbance - 4 Alarms - Res&Comm I CIT- - 13 {_ Aid to Pubic49 ? _ _ a BME MV- no distinquishable patterns . Map sazzcsli e =' o {s Lawrence,_I T - Norm Andover r,Dal s k a - CD ..�. - EZD Merrimack College el Andover Phiftips Academy e xf aF `A rests?! (?ns J -1 -16 Trend Change_% h 00-0- i n s 'arrests �' 3 4A 5 4 '6U-_ Arrests 6 - 0o imimo used. 17 1 ' v X-Varrant,bests _ 4 Calls.for € ee 200 422 6 2 Increase in Booking ing arrests due to assisting Lawrence Police with narcotic arrests. These operations are done with Andover, Methuen, and State Police Of the bookings done by narcotic sweeps, almost half of the suspects already had e log item in our system hick means they have had an interaction with NAPID prier to this encounter. Mostly larcenies and suspicious activities. No way to gauge how many crimes prevented Map sa--Ei e Heritage green OUI �A,r es sCondominiums R €gin Fcccjk ark CA leT Mostly alone L Route 114 * I OUI Drugs - a: -acred Heart Merrimack College �4 s {-a P?.Ti of LIsa Pe;:,-!'FG.T=.sF•ea_v'";.:.� Proactive Policing o pt e PDE ` Am-1JiA-16 Trend Cage % Chang '« ewe 00 =L lotor veEde, Cres - > ert-y Checks 650 - " 68 i While Crashes ars down, we didhave one significant fatal motor vehicle crash on Great Pond Road. Currently, we are conducting another traffic study to gauge speeds and traffic levels during a 24 hour cycle. Fatal crash is still under investigation a MV enforcement picks up when people return from vacations NA_PD 6 Month Crime Statistics Criminal A th Feb-16 '1 - 6Apr16ay- . Jus-16 -16 'rend ` z 3 Domestici E' t_ 4- 1® 11 1 : 6 A. B, Assault 3 Suspicious A , ty 849 9 9989 (J� 10, ` rte" 1 ' 1 1 6 1 1 _ 3 ME MV 1 - ? _ m _ f Larceny 19 '14 General Disturbance 4-7 28 4-117 Alarms Res & Comm127 109 9 7 106 1 I-I's 116 138 97, Aid to Public 65 106 .: 106 911 dpi Abandon �1 ;6 i0o � 4� 2 � 1 � Cis for Service Feb-16afar-16 _x -2Vrfav-16 Jun-16 Jul-16 Av,e'a a e -\,1a Is Total Booked 4-4 4 .6 6v 50 65 18 34 OTUI Arrests 6 _t _ 6 0 1 1- i s 1 ? _Summonsed _-s. _ Arrests 2 1 3 4 Calls for SeMce CI ' _ _ _22_56 Coming Up 9 National Night Out August 2 IMC Rollout. IT Department has begun the process of changing the records management systems for Police and Fire. Tentative date is March 2017, • End of the month school zone enforcement initiative- active enforcement in all school zones and pedestrian walking areas • NEW CRIME ACTIVITY STATS COMING NEXT MONTH Job Posting/Vacancy Log August 11,2016 Date Posted Position Department Hiring Manager Status 8/11/16 Part Time Veterans Gerry Maguire Posted on Town website,MA VFW,website,to be Administrative advertised in the 8/14/16 Eagle Tribune. Assistant 7/25/16 Early Literacy Stevens Memorial Kathleen Keenan Receiving resumes. Posted on town website and, Children's Librarian Library Merrimack Valley Library Consortium site,NH Librarians site and Simmons College. Civil Service Police Sergeant NAPE) Chief Gray Active List,appointment of Officer Sean Daley pending swearing in Civil Service Police Lieutenant NAPE) Chief Gray Active List,appointment of Sgt.Daniel Lanen pending swearing in 7/20/16 Payroll Clerk Accounting Lyne Savage Reviewing resumes. Posted on town website, (Part Time) advertised in Sunday Eagle Tribune with 30 days on Monster.com. 7/14/16 Assistant Town Accounting Lyne Savage Hired Kathy Chaney as of 8/22/16. Posted on town Accountant website,advertised in Sunday Eagle Tribune with 30 days on Monster.com 6/15/16 Community Elder Services Irene O'Brien Promoted Cahla Ahlstrom from Program Outreach Coordinator.Resumes reviewed and interviews Manager/Assistant scheduled for week of 7/25/16.Posted on town Director website,posted on Ma Municipal site,Ma Council on Aging,advertised in the Eagle Tribune with Monster on 6/19/16. 6/7/16 Head of Children's Stevens Memorial Kathleen Keenan Hired Charlotte Arredondo,start date TBD. Services Library Sourced another candidate recommended for hire pending satisfactory reference check. Highly qualified applicant withdrew from process citing salary lower than current and health insurance cost higher than current. Receiving resumes. Posted on town website and,Merrimack Valley Library Consortium site,on NH Librarians site and Simmons College. 6/7/16 Teen Librarian Stevens Memorial Kathleen Keenan Candidate offered position declined due to better Library offer from another employer. Receiving resumes. Posted on town website and,Merrimack Valley Library Consortium site,NH Librarians site and Simmons College. 6/7/16 Reference Librarian Stevens Memorial Kathleen Keenan Receiving resumes. Posted on town website and, Library Merrimack Valley Library Consortium site,NH Librarians site and Simmons College. 5/24/16 Town Counsel Town Board of Selectmen Received 25 individual resumes and two from firms,selected six candidates to be interviewed, three on 8/3/16 and three on 8/17/16. Position posted on Town website,Indeed.com,Eagle Tribune with Monster.com,Lawyers Weekly. . 5/6/16 Head of Circulation Stevens Memorial Kathleen Keenan Hired Erin Wolff effective 8/15/16.Resumes being Library reviewed and telephoned screened.Posted internally and on Merrimack Valley Library Consortium site and Simmons College. 1 of 2 Job Posting/Vacancy Log August 2,2016 Date Posted Position Department Hiring Manager Status 3/24/16 Local Inspector Building Donald Belanger An interview is scheduled for 8/3/16. Reposted on MBIC website on 7/19/16. Met with new Inspector of Buildings,will refresh postings on town website and MA Building Commissioners and Inspectors website by 6/17/16. Will re-start process when Inspector of Buildings starts on 6/6/16.Candidate scheduled for second interview on 5/4/16 as a no call no show,reconsidering existing applicants. Interviewed one applicant for both inspector positions but applicant received promotion with current employer,second applicant is under consideration. 2/17/16 Technical Serv.& Stevens Memorial Kathleen Keenan Hired Elizabeth Blanchard,effective 8/15/16. Re- Reference Librarian Library posted on 5/9/16 due to low qualified applicant pool. Resumes being received. Posted internally and on Merrimack Valley Library Consortium site. 2 of 2 CAPITAL PROJECTS UPDATE Classroom Expansion Project Upcoming milestones Aug 8, 2016—proposal from KBA Architects Aug 16, 2016--awarding of contract to KBA Architects Update as of August 1, 2016: A Request for Qualifications (RFQ) for `Architect/Design Services, Feasibility Study & Schematic Design for Additional Classrooms' was issued on June 81h. With a deadline of June 30th,no proposals were received. Contact was made with KBA Architects, Inc. who have extensive experience in school building constructions including a number of past projects in North Andover. A meeting was held with the KBA's President and Vice-President on July 20th. The Town is waiting for receipt of a proposal from the company before making any further decisions. Public Works Project Upcoming milestones Aug 9, 2016—side setback variance approval from ZBA Aug 30, 2016—posting of project in Central Register Sep 7, 2016 —issuance of construction bid documents Sep 13, 2016 W--project pre-bid conference for general contractors and filed sub-bids Sep 22, 2016--filed sub-bids due Oct 6, 2016—general contractor bids due Oct 21, 2016—construction contract awarded Nov 14, 2016—anticipated start of construction Update as of August_1,_2016: Hill International,the Owner's Project Manager(OPM),was hired for this project in mid-December 2015. CSS Architects were placed under contract in late-January 2016. A working group consisting of Bruce Thibodeau, Tim Willett,and Stephen Foster were designated to work with the architect and OPM on the project. The group worked diligently through the first few months of 2016 on reviewing different layouts, designs, etc. as the present site has a number of restrictions including wetlands both to the right and left of the property and Wayne Street that runs the entire left side of the property. A `Site Plan Review Application' was filed with the Planning Department on May 6th. Public hearings were held before the Planning Board on June 7th, June 20, and July 5th. A `Notice of Decision' was approved on July 5"'. The 21-day review period ended on July 27"' and the decision became final. A `Notice of Intent' was filed with the Conservation Department on May 27"'. Public hearings were held before the Conservation Commission on June 81h, June 22nd, and July 13th. .An `Order of Conditions' was approved and issued on July 13th. Capital Projects Update 11 P a e A `Variance' for side setbacks was filed with the Board of Appeals on June 2nd. A public hearing was held on June 28"'and continued until August 9"'. The variance will be granted on August 9"',the decision signed and issued by August 23`d, with the 21-day review period ending on September 13th The project design was reviewed by the Board of Selectmen at their meetings of June 6th, June 20th, and July 18t". The Board approved the building design on July 18th as well as stating their preferred color of`brick red' for the building. Town Hall Expansion/Renovation Project Upcoming milestones October 12, 2016—substantial completion October 17-21, 2016--departments move in to offices Update as of August 1, 2016: P3 were selected as the Owner's Project Manager(OPM) and Donham & Sweeney as the architects for the project. The working group designated to work with the architect and OPM on the interior layout of the building consisted of Cathy Darby,Maura Deems,Gail Tierney, Jean Enright,and Jennifer Hughes. The construction bid documents were issued on October 29,2015. NELCO was selected as the general contractor and construction began on January 25, 2016. The project is progressing on schedule, to date. Major issues being addressed are the delivery schedule of the windows and the masonry sub-contractor working under protest. NELCO has assigned a dedicated person to oversee and monitor the masonry work. Discussions are on-going with two companies to supply high density shelving for the Community Development active storage and `dead' storage in the lower level. A decision will be made no later than August Yd. Creative Office Pavilion was selected as the furniture vendor as they are currently on state contract and are a provider of the Global Adaptabilities line that will match the furniture previously in Town Hall offices. Kittredge School_Playground Project Upcoming milestones Mid-November, 2016—playground equipment delivered Late-November, 2016 —playground equipment installed Update as of August 1, 2016: The Town Manager's office has worked extensively with the Kittredge School administration and the Kittredge School PTO over the past few months on this project. The Kittredge School decided on playground equipment available through the HGAC Consortium (Texas). The Town executed an agreement to join the Consortium in mid-June. Capital Projects Update 2111 a g e Subsequent to continued discussion between the PTO and a local distributor, the PTO selected the new playground equipment, As the cost of the selected equipment was greater than the FY17 CPA appropriation, the PTO made a donation to the Town to cover the cost difference. A purchase order was issued to the local distributor on August 2nd and the selected equipment ordered. The equipment is anticipated to be delivered in mid-November. The PTO will organize volunteers to prepare the site and to install the equipment. Capital Projects Update 3 1 p a g e TOWN 4F NORTH ANDOVER. FISCAL,YEAR 20116 FINANCE PLAN F FY'14 Actual FY15 Actual (Orri� get nali FY16 Actual Revenues&Other Financing i'Sources Operating Revenues Property Taxes $ 63,205,294 $ 64,618,660 $ 67,697,726 $ 67,411,823 Local Receipts $ 10,197,117 $ 10,110,745 $ 9,068,334 %/ '' �/1 / $ 11,508,344 State Aid $ 9,848,056 $ 10,036,762 $ 9,535,512 �/ i% a,� � $ 10,274,315 Operating Transfers $ 1,543,374 $ 1,576,648 $ 1,551,391 �G ''%'r//' $ 1,551,391 Total Operating Revenues $ 84,793,840 $ 86,342,815 $ 87,912,962 ,f %i��/ ' �� $ 90,745„872 Other Fin.Sources Free Cash 0 838,000 �/ , j� ' ' ' $ 1,435,760 IG /1 ��� 1,435,760 Overlay Surplus 0 0 $ _ � ;,"���' ��i%11�/� 0 Othersone time revenues 396,868 535,237 $ l %�!�e�'i,�/,�/�`y,�/ 438,028 Total C7pr. tev.&Fin Sources 85,190,708 87,716,051 89,348,722 92,619,660 Non-mepartmenta[/Fixed Costs Debt Service 6,324,465 5,564,844 6,858,518 J,� y// � � $ 5,817,312.58 Retirement Assessment 3,44,2,269 3,759,115 4,071„413 $ 4,071,413.00 Workers Com ensation 271,426 310,629 351„478 1� � �,� � � $ 329,617.54 '/// CJnemplayementCarnpensation 102,434 19,692 10,000 $ 47195.50 Group Insurance 10,547,403 8,598,806 10,202,420 i ff y $ 8„984,148.48 Payroll Taxes 630,977 675,868 650,000 /°' "° u% y $ 714,504.92/ / /�j�/� r�, / 3'r/' ' Police and Fire Aac. Insurance 46,933 59,577 13,500 � i�� , l/, �5, yi � $ 57,067,28 Property and Liability Ins. 301,405 293,178 444,071 ,ll,,i ,, $ 388,425.00 // iio,///o, jO/o State Assessments 1,26'4,988 436,946 450,303'1%` �}'��i $ 397,19 i'.00 Regional Schools (GILVT), 240,750 297,571 357,798 �j// �y5a, / $ 347,896.00 F sex County Agricultural Assessment 0t 80,073 90,000 / `�„o% w , '��i $ 135,282.00 School Building Comm. 0 0 0 j%%7 % '! $ - �/// Capital and Reserves 564,134 1,593,423 1,986,063: �/;',.�,. �� ,� �,,,�� $ 1,584,844.70 //// r/ Total Non-Departmental Costs '23',727,184 24,705,6701,689„721 24, �5,570 �� /�%/ i 4 22,$75,902 Operating Expenses Gen.Government Town Moderator 500 500 825 $ 750 Selectmen,'Town Manager 310,825 337,667 337,194Ji% $ 330,102 Ass`'Ti Town Manager 55,766 0 01 Human Resources 83,552 144,495 163i262 $ 166,385 'Yawn Accountant/Budget 226,285 233 462 212,961 %$i�/i'�j��' `% $ 235,437 Finance Comm. 409 429 795 $ 600 Treasurer/Collector 300,03 034 3 307,308 320 I ,i//% �' � $ 348,765 Assessors 307,872 312,672 318,115 $ 321,795 Legal 100„049 89,340 152,000� r � ,,, $ 102,939 Town Clerk 262,269 306„049 277�506990 306,339%%��� % $ 307,422 Camra .Dev.Adm. 200,888 260 �� /i�/ �� $ 297°643 � Planning 108,925 59,027 106,075 ,r f $ 74,075 Conservation 89,236 114,361 118,572 i / ,�� , % $ 118,555 /�% Zoning Board of Appeals 36,991 30,39'9 22,680 ;%� /�� U $ 16,732 Salary Reserve 0 0 20„000 l �i ii,//fj /�j/„��% $ - Total'Gen.Gov't. 2,083,600 2,196,697 2,355,457 l i%////%/ ' I l $ 2,321,801 Public suety p lr�jf :3 Police Dept, 4,239,883 4,391,448 4,853,75'1 $ 4,774,80 , /%oi% , ,1 /„/ 818/2016,12:22 PM,FY16 General Fund Budget Worksheet 1 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER FISCAL YEAR 2016 FINANCE PLAN Fv16 Budget FYI Actual FYI Actual (Original) FY16 Actual Fire Dept. 4,640,688 4,865,008 4,975,524 %/� � ,' $ 5,062,925 // iii/ / Public Safety Reserve 208,714 27,048 158,840 � 'a ����rr $ 40,644 ,/ i„ Public Safety Reserve 0 0 135,000 i i��i,/////i� � � 8,945 InspErmeecteio�alkS Services 256,912.30„400 273,496 40,868 24°9 47 � i% !'� /% � 289,526 Emergency 9 ,,,,.. /////// $ 38,649 Total Public Safety 9,376,598 9,597,868 10,432,5141 'j/���/%/ 1 �y61 ;, $ 10,215,493 Public Works Administration 389,250 426,834 433,431 If, /��� ,,, ' $ 438,212 Street& Sidewalks 871,231 823,435 885,0081 $ 829,747 j „ , Solid Waste/Recycling 1,139,097 1,208,734 `fl,288,952���j%j��; ��� �� $ 1,300,808 i�// Fleet.Maintenance 354,089 357,1'92 408,497 ,,/O ���, �% $, 386,538 Structures&Grounds 522,930 545,795 :582,529 ;��/'�i� '� ' j $ 568,968 Salary Reserve 0 0 9,541 , ��� %//ji/�o„�// $ _ Snow& Ice Removal 1,332,871 11946,609 875,000 '%%%/i ,;1 , <;' $ 860,2019 Total Public Whorls 4,609,468 5 30'8 600 4,482,958� l�/"'''�° t'� � //�/,i//�%,+���,� , �//, $ 4,384,481 Health&Human Services Health Dept. 201,945 205,529 207,966� ���� ��%� $ 214,787 Elder Services 252,233 257,2401 259,233 263,440 Youth Services 297,423 341,832 $17,770 di ;;f�/ 0 $ 301,493 Veterans Services 332,222 389,130 420,757;r ��� %% �/ %'i $ 356,389 Salary Reserve 0 0 14,807 %%%/////�'%i/ /'' - r /,.,e / /%9l///.,,,c,. Total Health and Human Services 1,083,822 1,193,731 1 220 533 l� /%aio�o� ,, o if%// �j,� ��'�� %% $ 1,136,109 Culture and Recreation Stevens Library 861„428 894,863 974850 $ 940,176 Salary Reserve 0 0 0 - Festival Committee 0 0 0/ // / /%%% '% - /%/j / Historical Commission 0 0 0 �'' ' $ - Recreation Commission 0 0 17 '",% %%;%/%%f"i $ - r ��i��,i Total Culture and Recreation 861,428 8''94 863 '9T4 8511 r� ��j///�tf� f 940,176 Total Municipal Budget and Support Services 18,014,9161 19,191,758 19,466,313 r j $ 18,998,061 Support Services Purchasing 49,119 49,699 50,264 of %///i % / $ 50,321 Outside Auditing 57„580 58,580 55,,000 $ 54,080 information Technology 999,620 1,260,589 1,142,900 '01 $ 1,137,533 Facilities 236,220 295,147 303,019 J r///%i///ii %xi/ $ 304,231 Salary Reserve 0 0 13,178; Total Support Services 1,342,538 1,664,015 1, 64,360 % $ 1,546,166 North Andover Public Schools 39,861,677 42,528,445 43, 12,479���%� �� �1 $ 43,762,114 175,000f � ,/ $ - Total Education Budget 39,861,677 42,703,445 43,612,479 ffi $ 4.3,762,114 Total Budget82,346,314.30 85,248,937.92 89,348722.21;11;1 %%/,'ma` / j $ 87,182,243 SurplusiDeficit 2,244,394 2,467,113 0 ;; f / �% $ 5,437,418 818/2016,12:22 PM,FY16 General Fund Budget Worksheet 2 EXPENDITURE SUMMARY- FY16 SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURE CHANGES 0='Y14... ............ FW1.5 FY1¢ fli///%/oi�i�i l �� Y1& HIS1111111 �� ��� Actual Actual ORtGNALATEA 1///, ',' '//„iii%. Actual Turntrack GENERAL GOVERNMENT Town Moderator 500.00 500.00 825,00�%�»������%/%fi 2���, 750,00 75.00 Selectmen!Town Manager 310,824.74 337,666,80 337,193.50 ��tl 55,766.42 0.00 /1 166 985,2 t 3646.15 ........ 144,494.94 330 , 102.21 0.00. Human Resourcesger 63,552.06 163,262,00 / 0 00 4 860.19 ///i/i/ f Town Accountant 226,285.17 233,462,48 0.00 Finance Committee 408.85 428.53 795.00 //�����/��G 195.44 Treasurer/Collector 300,032.58 307,308.02 320,034,00 348,765.12 102,939.00 1 0.00 � Assessin 307,872.23 312,871.54 $18,114.6 /i�/ - i ir�ii�/ � 513.14 a / g _ 89,339.81 152,000,00� Tx 0,410.38 30 Town Clerk 262,269.46 6,990.10 306338,751"'oi/ i�; �� ,�� 307,422.38 4,e4s 63 Co mmunity Development 200,887.81 260,048.62 277 506.0(]f ;}j e3` 297,643.31 0.00 Planning _ 108,924.641 59,026.57 105,07590 jt % �r�8� � 74,074.53 4,914.31 pp // 116,555.30 3,355.12 Conservation Appeals 36,99571 114,360.53 '118,672.0671 _ Conservation - 89,23 0.63 30,39$.87 22,660.03 ���� 16,732.30 635.97 Salary Reserve 0.06 0.00 20,000,064 ;/ ;;%// 0.00 0.00 2,083„599.75 2,196,696.81 2,3 55,466,992,321,801.46 2,321,801.46 33,655.53 PUBLIC SAFETY _ ir3.17 4,391,448A5 4,853 750 96 /�� 4,774,802.94 78,948.02 Fire Department Department t 4.640,687 72 4,865,008.31 4,975,523,805,208,714,48 27,047.75 16,8,840,077 5 p60 644 12, 118,195.95 I sbecUonalyervices lic Safety Reserve-Salaries 256,911.80 273,495.50 267924.04"%/ 28 Public Safety Reserve-Retirements 0.00 0.00 135,0'60,00 8,946.26 0.00 r p �, � 9,526 33 1,3M33 Emergency Management 30,400.43 40,867.60 41,475,00D% 7. � - 38,649.44 2,667.25 9,376,597.60 9 597 867.70 10,432,513.83 , 8 4 `!5 10,215,493,25 217,020.59 EDUCATION _ / - N A Pubilc School 39,661,676.59 42 528 445.26 43,612,479,14 j��7f!�� �� 43„76.2,113.77 -14%634,631 Special Education0.00 175,000.00 0,00 '�� 0 0� 0 0.00 150,000.00 ... _. _ v/i, - ..._.. 0.00 0.00 0,00//// /�i�//%/0 0; 0.00 0.00 39,861,676.59 42,703,445.26 43,612,479.14;'� 4x1 4'3,762 113.77 365.19 PUBLICWORKS Administration 383 x50.16 428 833 Street&Sidewalks 871,231.25 823,435,32 885,00:3.44 �'i� ''14 6 211 76 20.93 � 8009 747.47 49,164.17 60 03,4311.04 Solid WastelRecyCling 1,439,098.74 1,208,734.29 1 _ 1 288 952.16) 1�, as�5�/9 438,211,76 3 807.51 7,435 57 FleetMsaintenance854,088.76 357,192.44 408,496,80 %/� � 386,538.06 15,860.11 - _.._..._. _ Structures&Grounds 522 929.94 545,794,95 5821529.18 %/� �/ 568,967.52 11,205.13 - ' Safary Reserve 0.00 0.00i '9,540.660.00 0.00 Snow'&Ice Removal _ 1,332,871.35 1,946,609.11 875,000,OC7i111- ,, %t1, 860,208.69 14,791.31 4,364,481.01 98,477.22 HEALTH &HUMAN SERVICES Heal 4,609,468.20 5 308 599.71 4,482 968,2�% Department 20945.01 205,525.34 207 986.04%/ 20 / 214,787.26. 259.72 Youth Service 252,232.64 257,239.67 259,233,0Q "� / Elder S ,� _ _ 263 439.90 519.66 Service 297,422.57 341„831.56 317,770.00 1�%��/ 301 493.05 16,276.95 _.._ -. Veterans Service 332,222.24 389,130.03 420 737 00��/� � 356,369,18 64,367,82 00 Salary Reserve 0.00 0.00 14,807.48 0.00 0.00 ,220,533.48 Stevens Library 1,083,822.46 861,427.68 1 894,862764 1 974,850.28' j 8 / 1 940,176.99 34,674.05 CULTURE_ &RECREATION 6 Salary Reserve 0.00 O.Oq `��� i/ � 0.00 0.00 ._..... SUPPORT SERVICES 861,427 6'8 _ 894,862,74 X74,859,25j940,176.09 36,674.06 Outside Auditing 57,580.00.. /� 54 080.00 920.00 Adm'a'n Support_ 49,'p16,90 49,698.92 50,263.51 50,321.30 639.21 g , _ 58,560.00 55,000.Ob f1���������� Information Technology 999,619.70 1 266,-H-6-8-6 1,142,900,00 r�7,�� r� 4 1,137,532.81 13,962.60 Facilities 236,219.67 295,146.74 308,015,00 3 304,231.47 2,472.86 Salary Reserve _ _ 0.00 0.00 1'3,1,77,,75 1 - 0.00 0.00 - 1,342„538.27 1„664„014.52 1,564„350.25 1,546,165.58- 18,194.67 i DEBT SERVICE Excluded-Principal-Long Term .........1,434,856,00 1,485,000.00 1 7470 000.00/� ,,,;,; �d`�� 1,700,000.00 ...0.00 8!61201612:22 PM,F'Y16 General Fund Budget Worksheet 1 t EXPENDITURE SUMMARY- FY16 SUMMARY OF EXPENDITURE GRANGES FY14 FY15 FY16 ')� %/„/� FY16 FY16 Actual l4¢ta.ial 9RIGf1/bLA,TM ��/ Actual Tiarrg6zuck Excluded-Interest-Long Term ,114.56 289,775.02 236,38T52 On is 236,387.52 0.00 luded- -Short Term 0.00 O.00 0.00 000 .00 eluded Pdncieatl-Lo 9 Term 3,9316,889.66 3,068,967.00 3,086,240.00�� %ice 3,085,624.28 615.72 - --p ... ,'01iii Included-Interest-Long Term 579,627.15 688,131 61 832,920.43/01/1 795,300.78 37,619.65 /%i ; 'r ' Included-Interest-Short Term 1,977.25 2,970 00 2,970,06%i/i/� c ,�. s 0.00 2,970.00 6,324„464.66 5,564,843.63 5858n 517.';9 1l � 5,817,312.58 41,205.37 r EIVIKOYEE BENEFITS Retirement As�sessment 3,442,269.00 3,7.,5,115.60 4,071413,00JI�/r(4��/1ir � 4,071,413.00 '00 Workers Comp 271,426 17 310,628.61 351,478, 00�ii i4 329,6'67.54 21,860.46 GroupPayroInsurance Taxecg 10 03 32 8,598,80539 P 630,4 . 14,202 420,00 �jri�y � 8 984,504. 1,218 27 Unemployment cnent Compensation 102 476 71 675,8681618 650,000.000 92 0.00 47 195.50 52 604.50 %%/ 9. Police&Fire Accident&Sickness Inc. 46,532.61 55,576.97 123,500,00 1/// ��r � 57,067.28 0.00 15,041,442.26 13,423,686.46 15,498,811,04/ % / 14,203,846.72 1,252„936.48 - LIABILITY INSURANCE - j%� 29'3,177.87 144,071.00 /�i $ 388 425.00 31,^193.80 _. CAPITAL.�&RESERVES 301 404.51 /i Finance Committee Reserve 0.00 0.00 0, �i////ii�i��1 � 0.Q0 - - 00 0,00- Transferto Stabilization Fund 0.00 625,000.00 64,412,00 ij1 64,412.00 0.00 Transfer to Capital Stabilization Fund 6.00 213,000.60 213,000,01 213,006.00 0.00 Capital Projects 0.0 p Transfer to Ca 0 223,500.00 ,0.00��i/%%8� _ - ��y��, 4.OD 0.00 Transfer to Special Education Stabilization 0.00 750,600,00 ��i5�'���� 750,600.00 0.00 CPEB 0.00 0.00 Q.00 0.00 0 0.66 Deficits(Snow and Ice) 0.00 0.00 0.00' // /� � 0.00 0.00 Deficits(overlay) 0.06 1,607.61 303.08 //l/iii// � �� 303.06 0.00 / / Reserve-Snow and Ice 0.00 0.00 0.00 rrl� � '�� 0.00 0.60 Deficits(Stevens Estate) 4 00 0.00 0,00 J%�ii 0.00 0,00 Payroll'Salary Reserve(27th PIR) 0 00 6.00 408,348.00// � �'� 6.06..... . 408 348.00 Overlay 564,134.25 530,315.15 650„0060 / �/ii„„t�, ,, 557,126.61 0.00''. 564,134.29 1,593,423.67 1,986,063.09 I 1,584,844.70 408,348.661 STATE ASSESSMENTS _ - �� �p�6 17,668,00.... - Spec it 11772 06 91,677.00 91,677,00�i�oi i 1 992.00 69 00 18,504.00 � 12 404 0 Mosquito Control 91,3 0 �,�� '�+� r�� 91,843.00 6.00 _ jai i ..... .. 00 00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Air Retired Pollution Districts alth Insurance 7559'251 00 9,1'95,00 9,195.00� ��� � 9,394.00 0,00 Regional Transit 185,776.00 185,331.00 785,331,00 JJ//j/, , eft -1191,505 00 0.00 RMV Nonri 'i?' +' Charter School Assessment _ 140,000.00 15 243,00 15,000,00((/; /tt'41 68,205.00 32,713.00 0000 0,00 3.00 108,616.00 138,622.00 ti'1�4��! Essex County Agricultural Assessment 37,659.00 0.00 0,00 j°% % Ft 0.00 0.00 88.00 187297,571.00646.00 460,309,00, 397,195.00 34 70 367,798.00 -66- Regional Schools 240, 50.604 .00 0.00 Essex County A ricultural Assessment 0.00 80,472.55 90,000,04 136,282,00 0.00 School Building Committee 0.00 0.00 0,017 i;' 'y� 0.06 0.00 240,750.00 377,643.55 457,798^00�%�� 22,875,502.00 0,00 4,178.001 Total Non-t7epartmental Cost 23,727,183.75 21,689,720.58 24,705,5717.04 1,808,388.65 iii General Fund Budget 82,946,314.30, 85,248,937.92 88,948,722.2 i/ � ,.;,. - 87,182,242.59 2,295,200.06 818/201612:22 PM,FY16 General Fund Budget Worksheet 2 FV16 Revenue Detaii %Change FY16 Recap to FY16 Actual Actual Budget Recap Actual Actual FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2016 FY 2016 PROPERTY'FAX LEVY Tax Limit 59,689,214 61,955,069 63,639,282 64,297,287 Add 2.5% 1,492,230 1,548,877 1,590,982 1,607,432 Add New Growth 773,625 793,341 600,000 630,615 Add Override 0 0 0 0 Levy Limit 61,955,069 64,297,287 65,830,264 66,535,334 +Debt Exclusion(s) 1,810,971 1,774,775 1,936,388 1,936,388 -SBA Reimb.-EXCLUDED DEBT 0 0 0 0 -Debt Exclusion Adjustment 0 0 0 0 Bond Premium 0 0 0 0 SBA interest reimb-High School (68,926) (68,926) (&8,926) (68,926) sub total Excluded Debt 1,742,044 1,705,849 1,867,461 1,867,461 Max Levy 63,697,113 66,003,136 67,697,725.76 68,402,795.17 GENERAL FUND PROPERTY TAXES Property'fax(Net of debt exclusions) 60,854,552 62,564,594.06 65,830,264.39 65,243,705.49 64,804,91797 -0.67% Debt Exclusions 1,742,044 1,705,848.87 1,867,461.37 1,867,461.37 1,867,461,37 OM% rollback"faxes 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Deferred Property Taxes 14,451 36,899.66 0.00 0.00 0.00 Tax Title 594,247 31 1,317.44 0.00 0.00 739,443.23 Actual Levy 63,205,294 64,618,660.03 67,697,725,76 67,111,166.86 67,411,822,57 0,45% Local Receipts Motor Vehicle Excise Motor Vehicle Excise 4,362,823 4,107,364.37 3,700,000.00 3,700,000,00 4,845,757.17 30.97% 15.44% -5.86% -9.92% -9.92% Other Excise Jet Fuel Tax 25,032 15,906.48 25,000.00 25,000.00 32,450.77 29.80% Meals Tax 478,254 503,71[7.39 470,000.00 470,000.00 533,837.58 13.58% Forest Products Tax 0 0.00 0.00 0,00 0.00 Hotel Room Tax 82 l I&M 0.00 0.00 0.00 Farm Animal Excise 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total Other Excise 503,368 519,742.07 495,000.00 495,000.00 566,288.35 14.40% Penalties&Interest Penalty/Int.on Prop.Tax 132,629 189,014.76 120,000.00 120,000.00 138,144,68 15.12% Penalty/Int.on MVX 20,086 21,166.72 19,000.00 19,000.00 24,205.35 2T40% Penalty/Int.on Tax Title 318,304 144,882.67 63,000.00 63,000.00 212,134,40 236,72% Over/Under S79 386.69 0.00 0.00 962.82 Lien Certificates 30,305 35,385.00 39,000.00 39,000,00 35,320.00 -9.44% Treasurer Demand Fee 77,086 103,026.26 77,000.00 77,000.00 114,036.96 48.10% Total Penalites&Interest 578,990 493,862.10 318,000.00 318,000.00 524,804,21 65.03% Payment in Lien Payment in Lieu of Taxes 35,336 31,911.34 35,300.00 35,300.00 28,812.82 -18.38% Refuse Host Community Fee(per agreement) 296,587 292,473.00 292,445.44 292,445,44 295,683.00 Host Community Solid Waste Fees(per tc 1,535,096 1,509,548.80 1,566,258.12 1,566,258.12 1,544,007.12 -1.42% 2.46% -1.66% 3.76% 3.76% Total Refuse 1,83 1,683 1,802,021.80 1,858,704 1,858,704 1,839,690.12 Other Charges Ambulance Service 958,291 942,043.81 880,000.00 880,000.00 959,661.69 9.05% 0.12% -1.70% -6.59% -6.59% 81812016,12:22 PM,FY16 General Fund Budget Worksheet 1 FY16 Revenue Detail Change FY16 Recap to FY16 Actual Actual Budget 12eenp Acum9l Actual FY2014 FY2015 FY2016 FY2016 FY 2616 Fees Dog Fees 41,250 40,082.00 41,250.00 41,250.00 38,932.00 -5.62% Town Clerk Fees 26,721 28,978.00 26,000.00 26,000.00 28,989.00 11.50x/0 Extended Polling Hours 0 7,090.00 0.00 0.00 2,794.00 Cable Fees 5,246 8,794.32 5,200.00 5,200.00 8,439.24 62.29% Clerk Violation Fees 3,070 4,200.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 2,075.00 -30.83% Passports 20,875 19,440.00 20,000.00 20,000.00 19,625.00 -L88% Clerk Application Fees 100 100.00 100.00 100.00 925.00 825.00% Conservation Fees 593 634.00 500.00 500.00 927.40 85A8% Planning Board Filing Fees 7,573 38,781.72 18,000.00 18,000.00 58,226.52 223.48% Police Fee's 5,102 7,320.40 5,000.00 5,000.00 4,027.98 -19.44% Building Inspection Fees 634,903 832,529.04 600,000.00 600,000.00 1,314,052.93 119.01% -3.51% 31.13°/x -27.93% _27.93% 0.00 Plumbing Inspection Fees 62,485 84,941.62 60,000.00 60,000.00 131,672.66 119.45% Electrical Inspection Fees 94,360 148,697.50 94,000A0 94,000.00 183,637.59 95.36% Weights/Measures 5,633 4,512.00 5,600.00 5,600.00 4,878.00 -12.89% Recycling Fees 61,686 44,361.35 61,000.00 61,000.00 44,499.35 -27.05% Total Fees 969,597 1,270,461.95 939,650.00 939,650A0 1,843,701.67 96.21/ Rentals School Dept.Rentals 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 School Revenue Medicaid Reimbursement 205,916 224,187.75 150,000.00 150,000.00 232,028.20 54.69% School Dept.Miscellaneous 0 6,522.20 0 0 0.00 Total School Revenue 205,916 230,709.95 150,000.00 150,000.00 232,028.20 54.69/ Libraq Revenue Library Fines 2,056 2,449.19 0 0 2,314.11 Recreation Bathing Beach Receipts 24,882 25,483.00 24,000.00 24,000.00 33,170.00 38.21% Other Receipts Rental Income 12,050 11,460.00 11,580.00 11,580.00 9,829.00 15.12% Cell Tower tease 95,978 112,512.95 85,000.00 85,000.00 72,876.01 -14.26% Assessor Dept.Revenue 0 1,331.00 0.00 0.00 2,528.00 Misc.Dept Revenue 39,386 24,417.12 0.00 0.00 19,332.52 Appeals Board Receipts 2,200 1,700.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,050.00 2.54% Police 10%Admin.Fee 37,891 40,181.35 37,000.00 37,000.00 45,202.18 22.17% Fire Alarm Box Permit Fees 21,465 22,400.00 21,000.00 21,000.00 0.00 -100.00% Boxford Veterans Reimbursements 17,411 0.00 17,000.00 17,000.00 37,117.99 118.341 Total Other Receipts 226,381 214,002.42 173,58U0 173,580.00 188,935.70 8.85% Licenses/Peradis Liquor License 95,275 100,150.00 95,000.00 95,000.00 105,175.00 10.71/ Other Alcohol license 3,700 4,225.00 3,700.00 3,700.00 7,375.00 99.32% Food License 4,750 4,050.00 4,700.00 4,700.00 3,775.00 -19.68% Miscellaneous Licenses 11,430 10,200.00 11,400.00 11,400.00 12,775.00 12.06% License to Carry Firearms 6,800 4,200.00 6,800.00 6,800.00 5,975.00 -12.13% Fire Permits 47,345 44,123.00 47,000.00 47,000.00 51,640.00 9.87% Gas Permits 32,881 31,761.65 32,000.00 32,000.00 42,150.22 31.72% Fishing&Boating License 5,835 5,615.00 5,800.00 5,800.00 7,280.00 25.52% Burial Permits 3,858 4,500.00 3,800.00 3,800.00 3,925.00 329% Health Permits 60,680 61,056.59 60,000.00 60,000.00 52,899.00 -11.84% Total Licenses/Permits 272,553 269,881.24 270,200.00 270,200.00 292,969.22 8.43% Fines/Forfeits Parking Fines 14,110 15,695.60 14,00Q00 14,000.00 13,405.00 -4.25% Court Fines 84,605 74,668.00 84,000.00 84,000.00 39,357.50 -53.15% False Alarm Fine 4,900 50.00 4,900.00 4,900.00 4,275.00 -12.76% Total Fines/Forfeits 103,615 90,413.60 102,900.00 102,900.00 57,037.50 -44.57% 81812616,12:22 PM,FY16 General Fund Budget Worksheet 2 FYI Revenue Detail %Change FY16 Recap to FY16 Actual Actual Bndga Recap Actual Actual FY2014 FY20t5 FY2016 FY2016 Fy 2016 Irrvestrneut Income Interest-General 121,627 110,398.18 121,000.00 121,000.00 93,172.91 -23.00% -6.73% -9.23%4 9.60% 0.00% TotatLocal Receipts- 10,197,117 10,110,745.02 9,068,333.56 9,068,333.56 11,508,343.67 26.91% INTLRGOVERNMENTAI,-STATE CHERRYSHEET Loss of'Cax Vets/Blind/Widow(2%) 70,251.00 68,491,00 70,251.00 68,491.00 72,264.00 5,51% State Owned Land 196,920.00 232,515.00 232,515.00 232,515.00 232,515.00 0.00% Veteran 152,915.00 229,718.00 197,053.00 211,142.00 154,341.00 -26.90/ Unrestricted General Government Aid 1,774,377.00 1,823,582.00 1,823,584.00 1,889,233.00 1,889,233.00 0.00% Chapter 70 Aid 7,163,024.00 7,262,288.00 7,262,286.00 7,921,497.00 7,921,497.00 0.00% Charter Tuition Assessment Reimb 78,438.00 8,037.00 9,823.00 6,251.00 4,465.00 -28.57% Municipal One Time Aid 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 School Building Assistance 4[2,131.00 412,131.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 Total CherrySheetAid 9,848,056 10,036,762.00 9,595,512.00 10,329,129.00 10,274,315.00 -0.53% INTERF'UND OPERATING TRANSIT'] Transfers from Sewer 413,525 423,863 434,459.71 434,459.71 434,459.71 0.00% -21.94% 2.50% 2.50% 2,50% Transfers from Water Enterprise 878,741 900,710 923,227.27 923,227.27 923,227.27 0.00/ 17.55% 2.50% 2.50% 2.50% Transfer from Stevens Est. 46,460 47,622 48,812.04 48,812.04 48,812.04 0.00% Transfers from Special Revenue(Comm 1 62,700 61,350 0.00 0.00 0.00 Transfer from Special Revenue(Youth) 0 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 Transfer from GLSD 141,336 143,103 144,891.87 144,891.87 144,891.87 0.00% Transfer from Capital 611 0 0.00 0.00 0.00 TotallnterfundOperatingTrarrsfers 1,543,374 1,576,647.58 1,551,390.89 1,551,390.89 1,551,390.89 0.00%n 1.12% 2.16% -1.60% 460% TOTAL,OPERATING REVENUES 84,793,840 86,342,8 J 4.63 87,912,962.21 88,060,020.31 90,745,872.13 3.05% Dollar Change 3,536,131 1,548,974.38 1,570,147.58 1,717,205.68 Change 4.35% 1.83% L82% 1.99% Reserves and One trine only revenue Mise non recurring* 121,842 195,272.12 0 0 65,420.91 Misc non Recurring-Hopkinton Bill 42,665 41,147.95 0 0 5,241.79 Misc non recurring-FEMA reimbur 4,694 0.00 0 0 294,310.23 Misc non recurring-MEMA reimbur 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 Misc non recurring-Medicare Part D 84,518 6,829.56 0 0 0.00 Free Cash 0 838,000.00 1,435,760 1,435,760 1,435,760.00 Stabilization 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 Surplus Overlay 0 0.00 0 0 0.00 Bond Premium 143,149 291,987.12 0 0 73,055.40 Total Reserves and One Tinre Revenues 396,868 1,373,236.75 1,435,760 1,435,760 1,873,788.33 GENERAL FUNDS TOTAL SS,l9(1,7D8 87,716,05.1.38 89,348,722 89,495,780 92,619,660.46 3.49% Dollar Change 2,371,936 2,525,342.89 1,632,671 1,779,729 (3,123,880.15) Percent Change 2.86% 2.96% 1.86% 2.03% -3.49% checked checked checked checked checked 6S behreen FYt6 Rewp .x Actual FY16 Exp Budget $ 89,348,722.21 $ 89,348,722.2E chng in tax rev new groweh FY15&Prop 0 $ (147,059.101 2.5,State Aid increase 81812016,12:22 PM,FY16 Genera$Fund Budget Worksheet 3 SEWER RETAINED EARNINGS PROJECTIONS FY16 Actual Sewer FYI FYI FY12 FYI FY14 FY15 FY16 FY16 inc.over Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual ATM Actual FY16 Bud. Budget as of 6130116 Operating Revenues User Fees $4,161,305 $4,356,250 $4,071,056 $4,501,561 $4,601,892 $4,606,198 $3,985,139.00 $4,453,499.10 11.75% Interest/Penalties $20,769 $24,519 $19,872 $27,896 $29,717 $26,979 $24,55523 $19,850.13 -19.16% Hook Up Fees $106,065 $66,495 $273,120 $72,368 $26,684 $108,947 $108,946.00 $340,514.00 212.55% Other Fees $421,568 $400,170 $435,903 $334,419 $339,420 $338,560 $386,295.97 $314,598.99 -18.56% Misc Revenue $102,084 $19,420 $8,160 $4,800 $240 $0 $0.00 $536.91 Interest Income $4,153 $4,937 $5,682 $6,300 $9,099 $11,853 $10,000.00 $15,581.21 55.81% Bond Premium $39,883 -K §A77 -K 1-0 $13,409 $0.00 $11,346.62 Total Oper.Rev. $4,855,828 $4,871,790 $4,814,671 $4,947,344 $5,007,052 $5,105,946 $4,514,936 $5,155,926.96 14.20% Expenses Salaries $511,994 $575,883 $505,025 $497,682 . $367,527 $386,892 $392,219.54 $373,078.58 -4.88% Salary Reserve $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $14,239.23 $0.00 Expenses $219,670 $259,437 $229,091 $255,694 $178,826 $257,685 $322,970.00 $409,851.92 26.90% PY Encumbrances $6,534 $1,093 $273 $5,544 $9,184.15 GLSD Assessment $1,371,463 $1,428,879 $1,152,317 $1,325,429 $1,322,544 $1,543,296 $1,721,200.00 $1,490,041.55 -13.43% Settlement $61,881 $56,000 $56,000 $0 : $0 $0 $0.00 $0.00 Debt Service. $2,151,812 $2,071,083 $2,049,481 $2,000,201 $1,982,954 $1,956,938 $1,549,847.75 $1,620,008.14 4.53% Indirects. $383,783 $422,161 $471,554 $529,744 $413,525 $423,863 $434,459.71 $434,459.71 0.00% Transfer to CIP Deficit K E02 $0 S91,438 L0 L0 $80,000.00 $80,000.00 0.00% Total Expenses $4,707,136 $4,814,536 $4,463,741 $4,705,731 $4,265,375 $4,568,674 $4,514,936 $4,416,624.05 -2.18% DeficitfSurplus $148,692 $57,254 $350,930 $241,613 $741,676 $537,272 $0 $739,303 Available Fund Bal $227,596 $376,288 $433,542 $784,472 $1,026,085 $1,767,761 $2,292,945 Trans.OuUln $148.692 $57.254 $350,930 $241,613 $741.676 $537,272 $739,303 End Fund Bal $376,288 $433,542 $784,472 $1,026,085 $1,767,761 $2,305,033 $3,032,248 Certified per State $279,795 $341,172 $667,979 $1,015,125 $1,735,826 $2,292,945 ncumbrances and or deficits -$96,493 -$92,370 -$116,493 -$10,960 -$31,935 -$12,088 Sewer lien to taxe Sewer lien to taxes $310,972 818!2016,12:21 PM WATER RETAINED EARNINGS PROJECTIONS FY16 Actual Water FY10 FY11 FY12 FY13 FY14 FY15 FY16 FY16 %inc-over Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual ATM Actual FY16 Bud. Budget as of 6130116 Operating Revenues User Fees $4,320,586 $5,013,354 $4,344,947 $4,694,416 $4,547,027 $4,697,959 $4,510,757 $4,875,237.39 8.08% Interest Pen $21,978 $23,113 $20,617 $22,664 $23,849 $24,030 $22,444 $20,982.45 -6.51% Hook Up Fees $80,000 $41,000 $184,000 $54,000 $41,250 $84,250 $80,050 $232,000.00 189.82% Other Fees $727,118 $701,001 $722,760 $669,383 $657,322 $640,293 $695,517 $707,849.03 1.77% Misc Revenue $13,037 $10,059 $13,820 $14,418 $6,687 $11,357 $0 $13,160.86 Interest income $2,833 $8,779 $11,308 $12,639 $15,186 $15,705 $13,500 $19,326.72 43.16% Bond Premium $623 $6,522 $14,923 $20,786 $4,349 $0 $0 $0.00 Transfer from CIP $0 $17,017 $0 -0 §_0 $0 0.00 Total Oper.Rev. $5,166,176 $5,820,845 $5,312,376 $5,488,306 $5,295,670 $5,473,594 $5,322,268 $5,868,556.45 10.26% Salaries $728,006 $617,147 $659,299 $642,274 $870,803 $958,135 $904,228 $859,527.79 -4.94% Salary Reserve $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $36,371 $0.00 -100.00% Expenses $831,101 $1,091,117 $1,088,328 $1,084,548 $1,161,065 $1,229,490 $1,541,165 $1,213,794.64 -2124% PY Encumbrances $3,873 $37,641 $46,784 $102,500 $25,160.17 Debt Service $2,675,410 $2,791,277 $2,264,547 $2,197,185 $1,690,478 $1,700,551 $1,282,276 $1,185,768.06 -7.53% Capital Outlay $26,324 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0.00 Indirects $623,712 $658,016 $705,722 $747,571 $878,741 $900,710 $923,227 $923,227.27 0.00% Transfer for C I P NO $0 $11,920 $600,000 635,000 $635,000.00 0.00% Total Expenses $4,888,426 $5,195,197 $4,764,680 $4,785,998 $4,601,086 $5,388,886 $5,322,268 $4,842,477.93 -9.01% DeficittSurplus 1 $277,750 $625,648 $547,695 $702,3081 $694,5841 $84,7081 $0 $1,026,079 Available Fund Bal -$98,834 $178,916 $804,564 $1,352,259 $2,054,567 $2,749,151 $2,789,930 Trans.Outtin L277,750 $625,648 547 695 $702,308 $.694,584 $84,708 $1,026,079 End Fund Bal $178,916 $804,564 $1,352,259 $2,054,557 $2,749,151 $2,833,859 $3,816,009 Certified per State $107,087 $740,568 $1,144,153 $1,852,571 $2,662,977 $2,789,930 encumbrances and or deficits -$71,829 -$63,996 -$208,106 -$201,996 -$86,174 -$43,929 Water Liens $0 Misr-Fee to date $0 $0 81812016,12:21 PM STEVENS ESTATE RETAINED EARNINGS ACTUALS Steven's Estate FY11 FYI FY13 FY14 FY15 FYI FYI Actual Actual Actual Actual Actual ATN[ Actual Budget as of 6130/16 Operating Revenues User Fees $239,043 $279,860 $335,372 $337,071 $482,778 $322,682 $524,918.43 Interest Income $157 $208 $399 $480 $1,017 $0 $1,941.04 $239,200 $280,067 $335,770 $337,551 $483,795 $322,682 $526,859.47 Transfer from GIF $5,000 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0 $0.00 Total Oper. Rev. $244,200 $280,067 $335,770 $337,551 $483,795 322,682 $526,859.47 Expenses: Salaries 92,682 82,906 106,870 113,933 132,987 124,000 $118,961.48 Salary Reserve 0 0 0 0 0 3,801 $0.00 Expenses 140,276 125,658 138,244 143,387 171,186 146,069 $137,455.30 Prior year encumbrances 9,996 189 0 0 0 0 $484.69 Indirects 46,460 46,460 46,460 46,460 47,622 48,812 $48,812.04 Transfer to Capital 0 0 0 0 0 0 $0.00 Total Expenses $289,414 $255,213 $291,575 $303,781 $351,794 $322,682 $305,713.51 Deficit/Surplus ($45,214) $24,855 $44,196 $33,771 $132,001 $0 $221,145.96 Beg.Fund Bal $47,399 $2,185 $27,039 $71,235 $105,006 $237,006 Trans. Out/In (45,214) 24,855 44,196 33,771 132,001 221,146 End Fund Bal $2,185 $27,039 $71,235 $105,006 $237,006 $458,152 certified per state $1,996 $27,039 $71,235 $104,355 $237,006 encumbrances $189 $0 ($0) $651 $0 81812016,12:21 PM,FY16 Stevens Estate Retained Earnings worksheet Stevens Memorial Library FY2017 Materials Usage Statistics As Of: 81512017 FY17 Circulation To Date: F-1-5,924 Totals in Green.squares are included in the annual total. .......... Some materials were only available as annual totals. I Pri Physical Mate.Alals Circulation j Ever— gi een I ntegrated Ubrary System) Includes books,magazines,video(DVD),audiobooks(cd,raps,etc),music(cds) July Aug Sept Oct Nov Dec Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Year Total FY17 14,799 1 I I I I I I I I 1 1 14,79- 9 FY16 17,632 1 16,270 1 14,5E 14,762 14,164 14,950 14,045 13,856 14,987 175,143 11 MateelsUsage ... 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Oct. Nov. I Dec. I Jan. Feb. Mar. April I May June I TOTALS Building Department Permits Issued FY 2000 To FY 2016 $ Generated %Change Total $ %Change Building $Generated %Change Electric Plumbing Gas Electric,Plumbing, Electric,Plmbin€All Permits Dollars Issued Building Dollars Issued Issued Issued and Gas & Gas Permits All Permits FY 2000 752 $438,554.00 714 480 459 $179,050.00 $61.7,604.00 FY 2001 785 $372,687.00 -15.02% 706 436 418 $189,453.00 5.81% $562,140.00 -9.87% FY 2002 742 $343,931.00 -7.72% 707 376 367 $135,657.00 -28.40% $479,588.00 -14.69% FY 2003 814 $662,552.00 92.64% 665 552 523 $165,222.00 21.79% $827,774.00 72.60% FY 2004 874 $210,456.00 -68.24% 714 432 383 $210,456.00 27.38% $420,912.00 -49.15% FY 2005 865 $202,077.00 -3.98% 739 490 393 $202,077.00 -3.98% $404,154.00 -3.98% FY 2006 943 $1,079,103.00 434.01% 477 870 454 $327,965.00 62.30% $1,407,068.00 248.15% FY 2007 940 $662,982.00 -38.56% 362 715 364 $144,522.00 -55.93% $807,504.00 -42.61% FY 2008 973 $875,563.00 32.06% 733 341 409 $112,625.00 -22.07% $988,188.00 22.38% FY 2009 697 $629,082.00 -28.15% 630 334 388 $165,047.00 46.55% $794,129.00 -19.64% FY 2010 1137 $573,779.00 -8.79% 670 384 443 $139,464.00 -15.50% $71.3,243.00 -10.19% FY 2011 1133 $593,243.00 3.39% 685 406 422 $157,094.00 12.64% $750,337.00 5.20% FY 2012 1220 $816,364.00 37.61% 712 500 407 $173,397.00 10.38% $989,761.00 31.91% FY 2013 1235 $657,992.27 -19.40% 759 557 529 $271,893.84 56.80% $929,886.11 -6.05% FY 2014 1285 $634,902.81 -351% 760 556 606 $189,725.87 -30.22% $824,628.68 -11.32% FY 2015 1428 $832,529.04 31.13% 930 593 632 $265,400.77 39.89% $1,097,929.81 33.14% FY 2016 1632 $1,310,405.93 57.40% 899 581 630 $359,763.82 3555% $1,670,169.75 52.12% Tot Total 11875 $10,896,203.05 11862 8603 7827 $3,388,813.30 $14,285,016.35 Avg Tota!/13 698.53 $838,169.47 697.76 506.06 460.41 $199,341.96 $840,295.08 Permits by Month Building Electric Plumbing FY 2015 issued $ Generated Issued $ Generated issued $Generated Issued Jul-14 125 $84,294.51 91 $15,551.19 51 $6,845.00 38 Aug-14 131 $107,314.27 70 $16,339.00 41 $1.1,975.89 36 Sep-14 116 $57,964.44 114 $12,911.00 48 $5,157.84 75 Oct-14 155 $35,318.44 86 $9,821.00 72 $5,527.88 77 Nov-14 101 $25,392.00 81 $5,451.00 58 $3,95650 50 Dec-14 124 $62,431.74 106 $11,09950 53 $4,854.50 93 Jan-15 67 $168,002.77 46 $21,280.08 44 $21,100.08 40 Feb-15 64 $38,905.00 38 $4,814.00 32 $1,711.00 22 Mar-15 103 $60,417.00 57 $7,059.00 48 $4,026.00 86 Apr-15 113 $33,465.37 76 $19,305.00 43 $5,698.50 33 May-15 122 $61,886.50 70 $10,073.00 39 $3,410.23 25 Jun-15 207 $97,137.00 95 $14,993.73 64 $10,678.20 57 TOTALS 1428 $832,529.04 930 $148,697.50 593 $84,941..62 632 FY 15 Budget $600,000.00 $100,000.00 $60,000.00 FY 15 Total $832,529-04 $1.48,697.50 $84,941.62 $Diff $232,529.04 $48,697.50 $24,941.62 Big$Amounts Building, Electrical, Plumbing &Gas Nov-14 $4,500.00 1661 Great Pond Road -SFH Jul-14 $5,208.00 50 Stanton Way-SFH Dec-14 $4,201.00 73 Mayflower-SFH Jul-14 $3,039.00 89 Turnpike St- Northmark Bank Dec-14 $4,656.00 75 Summer Street-SFH Jul-14 $16,653.54 1085 Osgood St- Pentucket Bank Dec-14 $2,086.00 137 Turnpike-Subway Jul-14 $5,628.00 700 Osgood St-SFH Dec-14 $6,546.00 107 Campion-SFH Jul-14 $3,284.00 54 Compass Pt. -SFH Dec-14 $3,999.00 34 Mayflower-SFH Jul-14 $3,284.00 56 Compass Pt-SFH Dec-14 $4,446.00 79 Hewitt-SFH Jul-14 $3,362.50 58 Compass Pt.-SFH Dec-14 $11,838.00 351 Willow-Bake n'Joy Jul-14 $5,21.9.00 1160 Great Pond Road - Brooks School Jan-15 $11,220.00 Final Cost Affadavit- Harvest Dr. Jul-14 $3,480.00 103-105 Second St- Repair after Fire Jan-15 $5,554.12 70 Ogunquit-SFH Jul-14 $6,090.00 696 Osgood St-SFH Jan-15 $61,252.00 Austen Field Dorm #11 Aug-14 $56,107.00 1120 Great Pond Road -Ashburn Chapel Jan-15 $61,252.65 Austen Field Dorm ##2 Aug-14 $3,682.50 1 Pond Street-SFH Jan-15 $4,128.00 240 Charles Street-GLSD Aue-14 S5.100.00 19-21 Cotuit-Townhouse Feb-15 $4,839.00 25 Peachtree Lane-SFH Permits by Month Building Electric Plumbing FY 2016 Issued $ Generated Issued $ Generated issued $Gene rated Issued Jul-15 140 $55,742.02 93 $10,060.00 49 $4,529.00 48 Aug-15 142 $44,268.79 84 $9,502.00 51 $4,385.50 40 Sep-15 145 $572,654.81 74 $9,702.77 39 $16,355.19 47 Oct-15 176 $49,288.00 104 $73,327.73 86 $9,571.66 85 Nov-15 132 $82,779.43 61 $7,342.86 46 $21,919.25 50 Dec-15 185 $152,405.04 104 $18,776.50 51 $37,719.50 71 Jan-16 95 $24,604.70 79 $8,441.00 43 $2,867.63 47 Feb-16 102 $40,425.00 76 $22,561.06 54 $16,05850 40 Mar-16 139 $84,874.76 85 $9,698.20 60 $4,838.00 40 Apr-16 101 $41,335.00 52 $6,221.26 38 $2,668.76 20 May-16 160 $46,056.18 46 $7,720.29 46 $7,787.25 84 Jun-16 115 $115,972.20 41 $4,656.75 18 $3,809.44 58 TOTALS 1632 $1,310,405.93 899 $188,010.42 581 $132,509.68 630 FY 16 Budget (Reco from S-Drive) $600,000.00 $94,000.00 $60,000.00 FY 16 Total $1,31.0,405.93 $188,010.42 $132,509.68 $Diff $710,405.93 $94,010.42 $72,509.68 Big$ Amounts Building, Electrical, Plumbing & Gas Jul-15 $10,755.00 71 Regency Place-SFH Nov-15 $6,750.00 90 Molly Towne Road -SFH Jul-15 $4,125.00 18 Hepatica -SFH Nov-15 $5,822.00 550 Turnpike Street-Georgetown B& Jul-15 $2,719.00 315 Turnpike-Volpe -3 Area Remodel Nov-15 $3,420.00 98 Lyman Road - Rebuild SFH Jul-15 $2,436.00 315 Turnpike -Caf6 @Austen Hall Dec-15 $5,088.00 28-30 Mathews Way-Two Family Jul-15 $2,161.00 31.5 Turnpike- O'Reilly Hall Remodel Dec-15 $4,896.00 17-19 Mathews Way-Two Family Jul-15 $4,839.00 Alcott Way- ReRoof All Condos Dec-15 $96,659.00 Woodridge Homes- Bath/Kit Remade Aug-15 $6,096.00 25 Great Lake Lane -SFH Dec-15 $7,307.00 50 High Street-Tenant Fit Ups Firs. 1 Aug-15 $5,970.00 5 Great Lake Lane -SFH Jan-16 $1,935.00 435 Andover St- Bertucci's Remodel Sep-15 $6,630.00 1600 Osgood -Suite 2101 Feb-16 $5,088.00 10-12 Mathews Way- 2 Family Cond, Sep-15 $5,364.00 7 Sutton Place -SFH Mar-16 $4,921.50 15 Great Lake Lane-SFH Sep-15 $21,637.13 Final Cost Affadavit-Austen Field Dorms Mar-16 $ 4,125.00 71 Mayflower Drive-SFH Sep-15 $464,84850 16 Berry Street-4 Buildings+ Club House Mar-16 $4,896.00 7-9 Mathews Way-Two Family Oct-15 S4,125.00 19 Mavflower Drive-SFH Mar-16 S26,865.22 5 High Street-22 Residential Units Permits by Month Building Electric Plumbing Gas Total Misc Total FY 2017 Issued S Generated Issued $Generated Issued $Generated Issued $Generated Permits Revenue 5 Jul-16 118 $369,125.00 36 $12,735.51 24 $2,229.05 74 $4,187.50 252 $388,277.06 Aug-16 0 $0.00 Sep-16 0 $0.00 Oct-16 0 $0.00 Nov-16 0 $0.00 Dec-16 0 $0.00 Jan-17 0 $0.00 Feb-17 0 $0.00 Mar-17 0 $0.00 Apr-17 9 $0.00 May-17 0 $0.00 Jun-17 0 $0.00 TOTALS 118 $369,125.00 36 $12,735.51 24 $2,229.05 74 $4,187.50 252 $0.00 $388,277.06 FY 17 Budget(Using FY 16) $600,000.00 $94,000.00 $60,000.00 $32,000.00 $786,000.00 FY 17 Total $369,125.00 $12,735.51 $2,229.05 $4,1,87.50 $0.00 $388,277.06 $Oiff -$230,875.00 -$81,264.49 -$57,770.95 -$27,812.50 -$397,722.94 Big$Amounts Building,Electrical,Plumbing&Gas Jul-16 $8,640.00 3 Permits for Wireless Cannisters Jul-16 $5,095.00 NA HousingAuthcrity Jul-16 $3,600.00 51 Wel€ington Way-SFH Jul-16 $6,240.00 S3 Wellington Way-SFH Jul-16 $7,350.00 1812 Turnpike St-Repair Garage/Ccnv.Store Jul-16 $311,532.00 24 Charles Street-GLS