HomeMy WebLinkAboutCorrespondence - 76 COLGATE DRIVE 4/27/2017 April 27,2017
VIA CERTIFIED MAIL
Return Receipt Requested
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Town of North Andover
Attention: Andrew W. Maylor
120 Main Street
North Andover,MA 01845
Dear Mr. Maylor,
We recently went before the board on April 11,2017 for a matter to be heard concerning an addition
to a home. Prior to this meeting, our son-in-law spent much of the last 6 months communicating
with the town concerning the plans needed for the upcoming meeting on 4/11/17. After sitting for
approximately 2 and 1/2 hours waiting for our matter to be heard by the board the night of 4/11/17,
upon my son-in-law addressing the board,he was abruptly interrupted prior to being able to present
out proposal for an addition to my daughter and son-in-law's house. We were not even given the
opportunity to explain our position and reason as to the proposed plan. Furthermore,Vice
Chairman Ellen McIntyre was extremely rude and Alexandria Jacobs was making fun of the plans.
Both were joking and laughing. Allen Cusia made unnecessary comments and kept wanting to
close the meeting while our son-in-law was still at the podium. Outside of going into any further
detail concerning the poor and unprofessional handling of this matter,I would propose that you
have the video of the meeting pulled for immediate review of the board's actions.
Our experience,outside of any decision or outcome regarding our proposal,was nothing short of a
major disappointment. Due to the lack of professionalism of the board,we were left feeling
ridiculed by their rude, condescending and inappropriate comments.
We were hopeful that the representation of the town of North Andover, a town of which we have
taken great pride of being lifelong residents,would have talcen a more ethical and professional
approach in their responsibilities as board members.
Thank you for your time.
Sincerely,
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Thomas A. Barnes Carolyn A.Bar s
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cc: Albert P. Manzi, Chairman