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BOARD OF SELECTMEN
120 MAIN STREET
NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01845
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN & LICENSING COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
OCTOBER 24,2011—7:00 PM
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM
120 MAIN STREET
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
III. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Contract negotiations with non-union personnel
IV. COMMUNICATIONS AND ANNOUNCEMENTS
A. Presentation of Plaque—Daniel Lanen,former Selectman
B. Certificates of Appreciation, Sustainability Committee—Tina Klein,Karen Kline,Keith Alter
C. Library Book Sale,Friday,November 4,5 and 6
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. Open Session Minutes of October 3,2011 as written
B. Open Session Minutes of October 11,2011 as written
C. Open Session Minutes of October 17,2011 as written
D. Executive Session Minutes of October 3,2011 as written
E. Executive Session Minutes of October 17,2011 as written
VI. CONSENT ITEMS
A. Appointments:
1. Council on Aging-John Gilboard, 11 Mill Road
2. Economic Development Council-Mark Haczynski, 116 Peachtree Lane
3. Zoning Board of Appeals,Associate Member-D. Paul Koch,Jr.,239 Granville Lane
B. The Patriotic Observance Committee requests permission to conduct parade and ceremonies on Friday,November
11,2011.
C. Acceptance of Donations from Youth Sports Groups to Town's Athletic Fields
D. Request to Replace Tree/Street Foreman Position
VII. OLD BUSINESS
A. Changes to Conservation Restriction Boston Hill Property
B. Discussion of Redistricting
C. Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
VIII. NEW BUSINESS
A. GIS Presentation
IX. PUBLIC COMMENT
X. ADJOURNMENT
Certificate of Appreciation
Presented to
Tina Klein
For 12 years of dedicated service to the Town of North Andover as a founding member and
Chairman of the North Andover Sustainability Committee, Solid Waste Advisory Committee
and Recycling Committee. Thank you on behalf of the Town of North Andover.
Presented by the
North Andover Board of Selectmen
October 24, 2011
Tracy M. Watson, Chairman
Certificate of Appreciation
Presented to
Karen Kline
For 12 years of dedicated service to the Town of North Andover as a founding member
of the North Andover Sustainability Committee, Solid Waste Advisory Committee
and Recycling Committee. Thank you on behalf of the Town of North Andover.
Presented by the
North Andover Board of Selectmen
October 24, 2011
Tracy M. Watson, Chairman
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Certificate of Appreciation
Presented to
Keith Alter
For 5 years of dedicated service to the Town of North Andover as a member of
the North Andover Sustainability Committee and Solid Waste Advisory Committee.
Thank you on behalf of the Town of North Andover.
Presented by the
North Andover Board of Selectmen
October 24, 2011
Tracy M. Watson, Chairman
Johnson, Adele
From: Crowell Freeman [crowtuck @aol.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 04, 2011 7:37 PM
To: Johnson, Adele; SelectmanTracyWatson @verizon.net; RosemarySmedile @aol.com
Cc: adlarson @worldnet.att.net; LarsonML @aol.com; Keenan, Kathleen
Subject: BOS Announcement Oct 24
Dear Adele,
Could you ask the Selectment to include the announcement below during the October 24th meeting. Thankyou for your
help.
Regards,
Kathy Stevens, Publicity
Friends of Stevens Memorial Library
The Library Book Sale
The Library Book Sale is Friday,Nov 4 th from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m.; Saturday,Nov 5 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.; and
Sunday, Nov 6. Bargains include more than 10,000 books &media for children and adults. Donations may be
left at the library at any time. For information or to volunteer, contact: Marty Larson, President of the Friends,
at Larsonmlgaol.com or 978-686-1557
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OCTOBER 3, 2011
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Tracy Watson called the meeting to order at 7:00 PM at Town Hall Meeting
Room.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Tracy Watson, Chairman; William F. Gordon, Clerk;
Rosemary Smedile, Licensing Chairman; Donald Stewart, Daniel Lanen, James Purcell, Interim Town
Manager.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to move into Executive Session to
discuss: Contract Negotiations with Non-Union Employee. Roll Call vote: William Gordon yes, Donald
Stewart yes, Rosemary Smedile yes, Daniel Lanen yes, and Tracy Watson yes. Vote approved 5-0.
Chairman Tracy Watson declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining
position of the Selectmen.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to approve theOpen Session
Minutes of October 3, 2011, as written. Vote approved 5-0.
COMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS,AND PUBLIC COMMENT:
Selectman Smedile announced that there'are,many North Andover Restaurants participating in a special
designated Restaurant Week October 16-,20. -Check the Town's website for a list of participating
restaurants.
Selectman Smedile announced "The Adopt a Wreath" program.is looking for donations of$60 per wreath
and checks made out to the'"Holiday Decorating Committee" c/o Rosemary Smedile. There are also
donations needed for American Flags.at$35 per flag.
School Committee chairman Chris Allen`announced that,the North Andover is hosting the New England
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Scholastic Band Competition ion'October1,5,2011 at North Andover High School.
Selectman Watson announced the 19$6 North Andover Wrestling Team will be inducted into the
Massachusetts Hall of Fame on Octobef22, 2011.
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LICENSING COMMISSIONER$:;
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, S;$Ponded by Daniel Lanen, to move into Licensing. Vote approved 5-0.
Correction of spelling,of,"Shama Grill"�to"Chama Grill"
Donald Stewart made a MOTION ;seconded by Daniel Lanen, to approve the change the spelling to
"Charma Grill". Vote approved 5`01`'''
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to move out of Licensing. Vote
approved 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS:
Establish dates to open and close the warrant for Special Town Meeting
Town Clerk Joyce Bradshaw announced the warrant for the Special Town Meeting was opened when the
Board voted for the Special Town Meeting at their meeting on September 26, 2011. The suggested date
to close the warrant would be October 17, 2011 at close of business at 4:30 p.m.
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to close the warrant on October 17,
2011 at 4:30 p.m. Vote approved 5-0.
Board of Selectmen Minutes October 3, 2011 2
Town Manager Search Committee Update
Town Manager Search Committee Chairman James Xenakis announced four names of finalists for the
position of Town Manager. The Search Committee received 64 resumes and after weeks of work
narrowed the field down to eight and interviewed them over the last week. "The committee asked all the
appropriate questions and we're satisfied that the four candidates we put forward were the best qualified
that we saw,"Xenakis said.
They are recommending the following: Richard Brown, Federal Emergency Management Agency
disaster assistance employee, former city manager in East Providence, R.I.; Andrew Maylor, Swampscott
town administrator, Essex retirement system chair; Paul Shew, former city manager of Rye, N.Y.; and
Thomas Younger, Belmont town administrator, former North Reading town administrator.
"You can't miss with any of these candidates," "I think they were clearly a cut above the applicants we
received." "I think North Andover is the type of community that any manager would like to work for," said
Xenakis, who told the board to move"professionally and expeditiously."
The Search Committee commended School Superintendent Christopher Hottel who also sat on the
committee. He was very helpful in the process and his insight and input was impressive.
Selectmen thanked and applauded the search committee's work. "It's an impressive group of candidates,"
said board member Rosemary Smedile, agreeing with board chair Tracy Watson. "It's exciting."
Selectmen will discuss possible interview dates and will consider Fridays and Saturdays as potential
dates within the next couple of weeks.
ADJOURNMENT:
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to adjourn the meeting at 8:15 p.m.
Vote approved 5-0.
Adele J. Johnson
Administrative Secretary
William Gordon, Clerk of the Board
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OCTOBER 11, 2011
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Tracy Watson called the meeting to order at PM at Town Hall Meeting
Room.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Tracy Watson, Chairman; William F. Gordon, Clerk; Donald
Stewart.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
CONSENT ITEMS:
Annual Cambridge Sports Union Rollerski Race
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to approve a permit to James Doucett to
hold the annual Cambridge Sports Union Rollerski Race on Sunday; November 6, 2011. Vote approved
3-0
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by William Gordon, to move into Licensing. Vote approved
3-0.
Thyme Restaurant, 97 Turnpike Street requests all alcohol license .
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William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded;by Donald Stewart, to'approve the all alcohol license for the
Thyme Restaurant at 97 Turnpike Street in the Eaglewood,Shops Plaza. Vote approved 3-0.
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Merrimack College requests two one-day beer&wine licenses !
Donald Stewart made a MOTION;iseconded byWilliam Gordon,�,to approve the two one-day beer and
wine licenses for Merrimack Coliege.z first eveni`will b held on bbtober 2'1, 2011 Cullen Avenue from
5:00—7:30 p.m. and the second event is the Homecoming Party on'October 22, 2011 from 11:00 a.m. to
3:00 p.m. on the grounds, f the footballifield. Vote approved 3-0.
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Donald Stewart made a MOTION,,seconded,by William Gordon, to move out of Licensing. Vote
approved 3-0.
NEW BUSINESS:
Special Town Meeting Discussion
The Board had a brief discussion whether to ho'ld a Special Town Election to replace Selectman Daniel
Lanen to finish up hi"s,term.
Town Clerk Joyce Bradshaw inforrped the Board of the cost of$14,000 -$15,000 to hold a special
election. Because of the Town Charter and MGL the election would not be able to be held until mid
December and the annual town election again in March.
The Board decided to TABLE this until their next meeting.
ADJOURNMENT:
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to adjourn the meeting at 7:30 p.m. Vote
approved 3-0.
Adele J. Johnson
Administrative Secretary
William Gordon, Clerk of the Board
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES OCTOBER 17, 2011
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Tracy Watson called the meeting to order at 7:05 PM at Town Hall Meeting
Room.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Tracy Watson, Chairman; William F. Gordon, Clerk;
Rosemary Smedile, Licensing Chairman; Donald Stewart, James Purcell, Interim Town Manager.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
COMMUNICATIONS ANNOUNCEMENTS AND PUBLIC COMMENT:
Selectmen Rosemary Smedile announced North Andover's Restaurant Week October 16th through
October 20th. Participating restaurants are having specials during the week as long as you mention
restaurant week.
OLD BUSINESS:
Special Election Discussion
Town Clerk Joyce Bradshaw said that if the Board decided to call a special election to fill a selectmen's
seat there were several steps to take. You have to follow MA general laws and set the date 100 days
before the election, candidates need 60-75 days to pull nomination papers and the.earliest date would be
December 15, 2011. It would cost the town approximately$14,000 to $15,000 for a 3 month term and the
candidate would have to run again for the general town election,in March 2012.
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After a discussion the Board determined thatit;Would not be in the best interest of the town to hold an
election to replace a selectman for just 3'rnoErith's
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by,;William`Gordon, not t6 hold a special election for a
Selectman. Vote approved 44
Special Town Meeting Warrant Articles
Town Clerk Joyce Bradshaw.,informed the Board that there were about 8-9 articles for the special town
meeting in November. Two citizen petitions were submitted by Mark Rogers for the Meals Tax and Amy
McCarthy for an age exemption for a police officer. Other,articles are the School Department Green
Projects, unpaid bills,,stabilization and'free cashissues, and technical language in the Town Charter for a
recall vote. '
Town Clerk will have the language of the''articles and signage of the warrant at the Board's next meeting
on October 24,2011. The Board can vote'and,place articles on the warrant at that meeting.
Town Manager Search Update
The Board thanked'the Search Committee and consultant Thomas Groux that made the process go
smoothly.
Selectmen said that this was'a very difficult decision for the Board and praised both finalists for great
attributes and would be a good match for North Andover.
Selectman Stewart said he was leaning slightly toward Younger going into the meeting but that he would
be willing to vote for Maylor to secure a unanimous vote.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to offer Andrew Maylor the position of
Town Manager subject to successful contract negotiations and further background checks. Roll Call vote:
Rosemary Smedile yes, Donald Stewart yes, Tracy Watson yes, and William Gordon yes.
Vote approved 4-0.
Thomas Groux suggested that the Board recess and contact Mr. Maylor to see if he would accept the
offer of employment and if so to nominate a sub-committee to negotiate a contract with Andrew Maylor at
once.
Board of Selectmen Minutes October 17, 2011 2
Note: The Board took a 10 minute recess
Chairman Tracy Watson returned and said that Mr. Maylor accepted the offer of employment and was
excited to start negotiations tomorrow.
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to nominate Rosemary Smedile and
Tracy Watson as a sub-committee to negotiate a contract with Andrew Maylor. Vote approved 4-0.
TOWN MANAGER'S REPORT:
James Purcell announced that the Town would be holding an auction on surplus items on Saturday
November 5, 2011, from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 noon at the DPW yard at 384 Osgood Street, North Andover.
At the Board's next meeting on October 24, town staff will do a GIS program and present their findings.
The Facilities Master Planning Committee will be presenting their findings to the Board some time after
the November Town Meeting.
PUBLIC COMMENT:
School Committee member Stan Limpert thanked the Board for including the School Committee and the
School Superintendent in the Town Manager Search. This was a positive step in continuing a strong
relationship going forward with the Town and School Department.
EXECUTIVE SESSION:
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to move into Executive Session to j
discuss: Negotiations of a Town Manager contract and not to return to open session. Roll Call vote:
William Gordon yes, Donald Stewart yes, Rosemary Smedile yes, and Tracy Watson yes. Vote approved
4-0.
Chairman Tracy Watson declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining
position of the Selectmen.
ADJOURNMENT:
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m.
Vote approved 4-0.
Adele J. Johnson
Administrative Secretary
William Gordon, Clerk of the Board
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN EXECUTIVE MINUTES OCTOBER 3, 2011
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Executive Session convened at 7:00 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Chairman Tracy Watson; Clerk William F. Gordon; Rosemary
Smedile, Licensing Chairman; Donald Stewart; Daniel Lanen; and Interim Town Manager James Purcell
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to move into Executive Session to discuss
Contract Negotiations with Non Union Employee. Roll Call vote: William Gordon yes, Rosemary Smedile
yes, Donald Stewart yes, Tracy Watson yes, Daniel Lanen yes. Vote approved 5-0.
Chairman Tracy Watson declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining
position of the Selectmen.
Auditors request for Executive Session Minutes
James Purcell informed the Board that the outside auditors had requested to review all executive session
minutes for fiscal year 2011 and this has become standard practice.
The Selectmen were not comfortable releasing the executive session minutes to auditors especially personnel
matters and collective bargaining contract negotiations. They said "just say no
Note: Daniel Lanen and Rosemary Smedile recused
Note: Human Resources Director Cathy Darby was present
Negotiations with Police Chief
James Purcell said that he and Cathy Darby have had two meetings with Police Chief Paul Gallagher on
September 15th and 29th, 2011. Basically they agreed on the format and the content which includes duties,
goals, performance evaluation guidelines, general benefits and general provisions and indemnification. There
are a few sticking points that still need to be worked out.
James Purcell and Cathy Darby will be engaging Labor Counsel's professional opinion this week regarding a
process for discipline or dismissal. The objective is to produce language that sets a precedent.
The next meeting with Chief Gallagher will be on October 6, 2011 and the Board will be brought up-to-date at
a future meeting. Once the employment contract has been agreed by the Town management and Chief
Gallagher it will be brought before the Selectmen for final approval.
ADJOURMENT:
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to move out of Executive Session. Vote
approved 3-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Adele J. Johnson, Administrative Secretary
Executive Session: Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A§21(a)
(1):To discuss an individual,public officer,employee or staff member's reputation,character,physical condition or mental health
(requires 48 hour advanced written notice to the individual)
(2):Strategy session for negotiations,collective bargaining sessions,or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel(Use reason 2
for strategy or negotiations with non-union personnel and for actual bargaining sessions with unions)
(3):Strategy session with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting will hurt Committee's bargaining or
litigating position&the chair so declares.(Use reason 3 far strategy related to union contracts and for litigation.)
(4):Security personnel or device deployment or strategy
(5):Investigate charges of criminal misconduct or consider filing criminal complaints
(6):Consider purchase,exchange,lease or value of real estate if open discussion would hurt Committee's negotiating position
(7):Comply with any general law,special law,or federal grant-in-aid requirements
(8):Consider or interview applicants by a preliminary screening committee
(9):Meet or confer with mediator
(10):Discuss trade secrets
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN EXECUTIVE MINUTES OCTOBER 17, 2011
EXECUTIVE SESSION: The Executive Session convened at 8:00 p.m.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Chairman Tracy Watson; Clerk William F. Gordon; Rosemary
Smedile, Licensing Chairman; Donald Stewart; and Interim Town Manager James Purcell.
Donald Stewart made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile, to move into Executive Session to
discuss contract negotiations with Town Manager. Roll Call vote: William Gordon yes, Rosemary Smedile
yes, Donald Stewart yes, Tracy Watson yes. Vote approved 4-0.
Chairman Tracy Watson declared that an open meeting may have a detrimental effect on the bargaining
position of the Selectmen.
Town Manager negotiations
Consultant Thomas Groux commended the Board for a good job in their selection for a Town Manager. Mr.
Groux gave the Board a sense of what Mr. Maylor is current making with a base salary and perks as Town
Manager of Swampscott.
Current base is $133,000 with a 2% adjustment in July 2012; $3,000 fuel allowance, $1,000 towards disability
insurance, four week's vacation and four personal days, Also to take into consideration as chairman of the
Essex Regional Retirement Board he also received $3,000 a year but he will have to step down as chairman
because North Andover is its largest contributor. He also said to be generous in a separation clause if and
when the time came for him to leave.
James Purcell said in the first year offer a conservative salary and builds a ladder with a second and third
year in higher numbers after the successful first evaluation.
Town staff will draft a contract and send it to Selectmen Watson and Smedile for review, edits and comments.
ADJOURMENT:
William Gordon made a MOTION, seconded by Donald Stewart, to adjourn the meeting at 8:30 p.m. Vote
approved 4-0.
Respectfully submitted,
Adele J, Johnson, Administrative Secretary
Executive Session: Massachusetts General Law Chapter 30A§21(a)
(1):To discuss an individual,public officer,employee or staff member's reputation,character,physical condition or mental health
(requires 48 hour advanced written notice to the individual)
(2):Strategy session for negotiations,collective bargaining sessions,or contract negotiations with nonunion personnel(Use reason 2
for strategy or negotiations with non-union personnel and for actual bargaining sessions with unions)
(3):Strategy session with respect to collective bargaining or litigation if an open meeting will hurt Committee's bargaining or
litigating position&the chair so declares.(Use reason 3 forstrategy related to union contracts and far litigation.)
(4):Security personnel or device deployment or strategy
(5):Investigate charges of criminal misconduct or consider filing criminal complaints
(6):Consider purchase,exchange,lease or value of real estate if open discussion would hurt Committee's negotiating position
(7):Comply with any general law,special law,or federal grant-in-aid requirements
(8):Consider or interview applicants by a preliminary screening committee
(9):Meet or confer with mediator
(10):Discuss trade secrets
Appointments — October 24, 2011
Committee Applicant Term Appointment Expires Appointed By
Council on Aging John Gilboard, 11 Mill Road 1 year June 30,2012 Board of Selectmen
Economic Development Council Mark Haczynski, 116 Peachtree Lane N/A Board of Selectmen
Zoning Board of Appeals—Associate Member D. Paul Koch,Jr., 239 Granville Lane 3 years June 30,2014 Board of Selectmen
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Town of North Andover ® C
Attn: Rosemary Connelly Smedile
Board of Selectmen, Licensing Chairman 1.
120 Main Street
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North Andover, MA 01845 `
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Dear Rosemary Smedile:
As a resident of North Andover for the past five years, I am interested in being
considered for the vacant position on the Economic Development Council. To give you a
little background information about myself, I grew up in Woonsocket, Rhode Island and
graduated from Providence College with a degree in Finance. Upon graduating I had the
pleasure of working for Perini Construction as an Accountant, where I was part of several
large construction projects for the United States government in several cities. While
working around the US I was exposed to a wide verity of economic situations and gained
an insight as to the steps each community took to resolve their problems. In 2006 I
married my wife Mary Ellen Schruender Haczynski who is a life long resident of North
Andover.
I feel with my background experience, and my desire to help the town continue to prosper
I would be a great addition to this board. I hope you will support my desire to volunteer
on this committee.
Kind Regards,
Mark Haczynski
116 Peachtree Lane,
North Andover, Ma
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0. PAUL K®CH, JR.
239 GRANVILLE LANE
NORTH ANDOVER, MA 01845-4903
PHONE 617-388-5624
FAx 617-344-5644
EMAIL PAUL.KOCH.TOWN @KOCHLINK.COM
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James Purcell, Interim Town Manager ® ii
TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER t.
120 Main Street ;
North Andover, MA 01845
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Re: Volunteer Committee Vacancies
Dear Mr. Purcell:
I have been a resident of the Town of North Andover since my wife (Catherine) and I purchased a
house on Massachusetts Avenue in August 2006 in order to begin a family which has grown to
three children (Grace (almost 5), Emma (almost 3), and Eli (11 months). We recently sold that
house and purchased a new home on Granville Lane in August 2011.
I have been a member of Town Meeting and have been awaiting a level of stabilization in the
household before undertaking to get more actively involved in the matters of the community.
Consequently, please accept this letter and attached resume for the purpose of applying for
volunteer service on a committee/commission.
Although I have perused the Committee Vacancies on the Town's website, I am relatively new to
the workings of North Andover and have not shopped the opportunities. Therefore, I would
appreciate some guidance as to suitability, specifically, the time demands required by the various
positions because I do not want to end up in a position in which I am unable to deliver the time
and attention deserved by the committee/commission. To that end, I would welcome a telephone
conversation with you (or the appropriate designee) to address this shared concern.
Enclosed is a resume that reflects the highlights of my professional experience and education. In a
nutshell, I am currently a commercial real estate attorney with a significant background and
experience in public policy and legislative drafting.
Thank you for your kind assistance with this matter.
Ver t by yours,
D. au a och, Jr
Enclosure
D. PAUL KOCH, JR.
239 Granville Lane, North Andover, MA,01845-4903
T: 617-388-5624 F: 617-344-5644 E: paul.koch @kochlink.com
EXPERIENCE: FINARD PROPERTIES LLC Burlington, MA
General Counsel May 09-Present
Primary legal resource for an expanding four-state real estate portfolio focused on retail (9 properties,
2,000,000 sf), office (5 properties, 375,000 sf), hospitality (2 properties, 550 keys), and development (3
commercial properties, >9 acres) populated by approximately 300 tenants. Guided the acquisition and re-
development of a 139-key hospitality asset. Negotiate office and retail leases, construction contracts,
management agreements, commercial loan documents, and partnership documents. Manage external counsel
and intern classes. Complete reporting tasks with lenders and governmental authorities. Navigate licensing
issues. Assist the founding and incubation of a fund for CMBS. Facilitate family-business issues including
business incubation through short-term loans and equity commitments ($50,000-$3,000,000). Assume role as
point person for human resources issues. Volunteer activities: BUSL 1L mentor and Town Meeting Member.
SYNERGY INVESTMENT& DEVELOPMENT Boston, MA
Vice President/General Counsel Sep 07-May 09
Primary legal resource for a growing sponsor, owner, and manager of Class B office buildings in Boston and
Cambridge (8 properties, over 850,000 sf) with approximately 140 tenants; other assets included ownership
and operation of two restaurants/bars and a multi-family residential development (>150 permitted units).
Negotiate office and retail leases, management agreements, commercial loan documents, and partnership
documents. Guided three Class B acquisitions totaling over 200,000 sf and $50M including a multi-million
dollar termination agreement with dark, long-term tenant and one residential disposition (50 permitted units).
Manage external counsel and intern classes. Complete reporting tasks with lenders and governmental
authorities. Navigate licensing issues. Assume role as point person for human resources issues.
BOSTON CITY COUNCIL Boston, MA
Staff Attorney/Legislative Director Jan 02-Sep 07
Research and draft ordinances, orders, home rule petitions, resolutions, and text amendments(ZBA). Monitor,
review, and brief Councillors on Mayoral and Boston Redevelopment Authority initiatives and collaborate as
necessary. Review, analyze, and manage litigation involving Boston City Council. Interface with City
Departments and Offices, lobbyists, watchdog agencies, and the public. Serve as liaison to Government
Operations committee. Manage interns. Volunteer Activities: Christmas in April (Administrative Committee),
ATLA Student Trial Advocacy Competition (Judge), Project Citizen (Judge).
SHECHTMAN HALPERIN SAVAGE Boston, MA and Providence, RI
Associate Feb 96-Jan 02
Civil and commercial practice before the federal and state courts in Massachusetts. Negotiate settlements and
draft settlement documents. Draft loan documents. Research and write memoranda on topics including
bankruptcy, civil procedure, corporations, foreclosure, real estate, and secured transactions. Conduct
foreclosure sales. Represent buyers, sellers, and lenders in residential real estate transactions ($41M in 2000,
$52M 2001). Author marketing/informational letters to current/prospective clients. Volunteer Activities:
Boston Bar Association (VITA Preparer-Coordinator), Christmas in April (Public Relations Committee), PC
Development Office (Fundraiser), and Committee for Shannon O'Brien for Treasurer(Volunteer).
LAW OFFICE OF D. PAUL KOCH,JR. Boston, MA
Attorney May 95-Feb 96
Founded and operated a solo practice concentrating on civil litigation and real estate conveyancing. Other
areas of practice included workers' compensation, debt collection, and simple estate planning and probate
administration. Edited and cite-checked articles and manuscripts. Tutored law students as a contract
instructor. Volunteer Activities: Department of Environmental Protection (TURA Intern), MASSPIRG (Legislative
Drafter),and Boston Bar Association (VITA Preparer-Coordinator).
EDUCATION: BOSTON UNIVERSITY GRADUATE SCHOOL OF MANAGEMENT, Boston, MA
Master of Business Administration,with honors, May 2008
Concentration: Finance*
Honors: Beta Gamma Sigma honor society(2008)
BOSTON UNIVERSITY SCHOOL OF LAW, Boston, MA
luris Doctor, May 1994
Clinical Program:Legislative Services
PROVIDENCE COLLEGE, Providence, RI
Bachelor of Arts, Political Science,magna cum laude, May 1990
Concentration: Public Administration
Honors: Dean's List(1987-1990), Pi Sigma Alpha honor society(1990), Phi Sigma Tau
honor society(1990), Rhode Island State Academic Scholarship (1986-1990)
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October 7, 2011
To: Honorable Board Of Selectmen
Via: Assistant Town Manager, Ray Santilli
Subject: Request to Conduct Ceremony& Parade
Ladies and Gentlemen:
In recognition of Veterans Day the Patriotic Observance Committee respectfully requests
permission to conduct appropriate parade and ceremonies on Friday,November 11, 2011.
To accommodate the staging of the parade we request permission to close off the end section
of First Street at Messina's Plaza.
The parade will form at 10.00 A.M. on the corner of First&Main Street and step-off at 10:15
A.M,proceed up Main Street and march onto Patriots Memorial Park for appropriate
services. Upon completion of services, the Parade will reform and proceed up Main Street to
the V.F.W. Post 2104 on Park Street to raise the flag and salute all Departed Veterans.
In the event of inclement weather our services will be held in the Middle School Veterans
Auditorium at 10:30A.M.
For questions or comments please contact Edward V. Mitchell at(978) 688-9525.
Thank you,
Chief Edward V. Mitchell, US Navy (Ret)
Director of Veterans Services
North Andover/Boxford District
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Johnson, Adele
From: McCarthy, Fred
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 2011 5:11 PM
To: Johnson, Adele
Subject: RE: Need recommendations
Adele,
The Fire Department recommends favorable action for the Veterans Day Parade and associated events. I will forward
this memo to the Lieutenants for appropriate measures during this event. No need for further notification.
Thanks,
Fred M
From: Johnson, Adele
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 20112:30 PM
To: Gallagher, Paul; Melnikas, Andrew; Thibodeau, Bruce
Cc: Carney, John; McCarthy, Fred; Barry, Nancy
Subject: FW: Need recommendations
Please send me your recommendations for Veterans Day ceremony.
Thanks,
Adele J Johnson
Administrative Secretary
Town of North Andover
120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
978-688-9510
tmsecretary @townofnorthandover.com
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Sent: Thursday, October 13, 20112:28 PM
To: Johnson, Adele
Subject:
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Johnson, Adele
From: Carney, John
Sent: Friday, October 14, 2011 3:31 PM
To: Johnson, Adele
Subject: RE: Need recommendations
The Police Department Recommends favorable action on the request and we will provide the usual assistance with
traffic.
Lt. John Carney
Operations Division Commander
North Andover Police Department
1475 Osgood Street
North Andover, MA 01845
978-683-3168
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From: Johnson, Adele
Sent: Thursday, October 13, 20112:30 PM
To: Gallagher, Paul; Melnikas, Andrew; Thibodeau, Bruce
Cc: Carney, John; McCarthy, Fred; Barry, Nancy
Subject: FW: Need recommendations
Please send me your recommendations for Veterans Day ceremony.
Thanks,
Adele J Johnson
Administrative Secretary
Town of North Andover
120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
978-688-9510
tmsecretary @townofnorthandover.com
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To: Johnson, Adele
Subject:
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: 10/14/11
TO: Adele Johnson, Administrative Secretary
FROM: Bruce Thibodeau, Director of Public Works
CC:
RE: Veterans Day Parade
The Division of Public Works has no objection to the request from Ed Mitchell to hold the annual
Veterans day parade on Friday,November 11, 2011.
If he needs any assistance from the DPW, please have him contact my office.
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: James Purcell DATE: October 18, 2011
Interim Town Manager
FROM: Ray Santilli .`�
Assistant Town Mnager
SUBJ: Acceptance of Donations
The youth sports groups that are part of the Town's Field Committee are prepared to make their
second year of donations to be used for the future construction of new athletic fields. Similar to
last year,the funds will be deposited in a `donation' account which can be spent without specific
Town Meeting authorization. This year,the youth sports groups are donating the following
amounts:
North Andover Soccer Association $ 23,380
North Andover Boosters Club $ 14,190
North Andover Youth Baseball $ 9,600
North Andover Lacrosse Association $ 3,800
TOTAL $ 50,970
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It is requested the Board of Selectmen formally accept the above listed donations at their next
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scheduled meeting on October 24
To: Ray Santilli, Assistant Town Manager
From: Rick Gorman, Youth &Recreation Services +'
Date: 10/13/11
Re: New fields donation
The Fields Committee is prepared to make its 2nd year donation for new fields this
month. The donations, as you know, come from the youth leagues of North Andover. The
following are the leagues and amounts donated.
North Andover Soccer Association 23,380.00
North Andover Boosters Club 14,190.00
North Andover Youth Baseball 9,600.00
North Andover Lacrosse Association 3,800.00
Total 50,970.00
Please let me know when you would like it presented to the Board of Selectmen
for acceptance.
Thank you
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Bruce Thibodeau
FROM: Tim Willett,DPW Operations Manager
RE: Reorganization Request—
Working Foreman for Streets/Trees/Signs
DATE: October 19,2011
As we are in the process of having to fill both Senior Foreman and Tree Climber positions in the near
future, I believe some reorganization is necessary in the Streets/Trees/Signs Department.
At the beginning of each day,I work with the Senior Foreman to plan out our daily operations. The
Parks, Water/Sewer, and Fleet Maintenance Departments usually have enough employees to cover the
workload. However, in Streets/Trees/Signs, employees are grouped according to who is available and
what is needed on a particular day—it's a juggling act. For some reason,we have a Tree Foreman,
but no Foreman for Streets or Sign work. Therefore, we can have up to six employees working
without Foreman supervision on a regular basis for Streets and Signs.
I believe this problem can be solved by re-organization. As our Tree Foreman has just moved up to
Senior Foreman,instead of just replacing the Tree Foreman's position,I propose creating a new
Working Foreman's position to oversee all seven employees in Streets/Trees/Signs. In contrast, right
now our Tree Foreman oversees only one employee,the.Tree Climber.
Another benefit to this proposed re-organization is that it will allow one of our existing employees to
move up. Many of our employees have 15 years of experience or more and have been waiting for this
kind of opportunity. However, if we simply fill the Tree Foreman's job, none of our existing
employees have the qualifications and we will have to hire from outside. I believe this would cause
morale problems in the workforce.
If you would like to discuss further, I am available.
INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
TO: Jim Purcell,Interim Town Manager DATE: October 19,2011
FR: Bruce Thibodeau,Director of Public Works
CC: Cathy Darby,HR Director
Tim Willett, Operations Manager
RE: Request to Replace Tree/Street Foreman Position
As you know,we have recommended John Lavin as the new Senior Working Foreman at the DPW and
he has accepted. As a result, I need to request permission to fill a Working Foreman's position due to
John moving up from Working Tree Foreman. However, I agree with Tim Willett's recommendation
attached not to replace the position as the Tree Foreman but as the Street Foreman. Therefore, I am
requesting your approval to post the new position which we intend to fill from within. This would still
be a W-7 position with no increase to the labor budget.
I am available at your convenience to meet to discuss this recommendation.
Johnson, Adele
From: Carol McGravey[chm @uf-law.com]
Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 12:45 PM
To: Johnson, Adele; Thomas J. Urbelis
Cc: Cynthia Redin; Hughes, Jennifer; Tracy Watson; Purcell, James
Subject: RE: Boston Hill Property, North Andover, MA
Adele,
We have reviewed and approved the requested change. w
Carol .
From: Johnson, Adele jmai Ito:ajohnson(abtownofnorthandover.coml
Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 12:17 PM
To: Carol McGravey; Thomas I Urbelis
Cc: 'Cynthia Redin'; Hughes, Jennifer; 'Tracy Watson'; Purcell, James
Subject: RE: Boston Hill Property, North Andover, MA
Carol,
Once you have approved this change I will confirm that this will be placed on the Selectmen's agenda for 10/24/11.
Adele J Johnson
Administrative Secretary
Town of North Andover
120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
978-688-9510
tmsecretarV@townofnorthandover.com
From: Cynthia Redin fmailto:credin(&graliagroup.coml
Sent: Tuesday, October 18, 2011 11:54 AM
To: Hughes, Jennifer; Johnson, Adele
Cc: 'Carol McGravey'; 'Thomas I Urbelis'
Subject: RE: Boston Hill Property, North Andover, MA
Jennifer and Adele,
Please put Elm Development Services, L.L.C. on the Board of Selectmen agenda for Monday, October 24th, and on the
Conservation Commission agenda for Wednesday, October 26th, for the purpose of requesting the Board of Selectmen
and the Conservation Commission to vote to approve and sign the revised Amendment to Conservation Restriction
regarding the Boston Hill Property. Boston Hill Development, LLC(the landowner) has signed the Amendment and
delivered it to the Town.
By way of background, an Amendment to Conservation Restriction was signed by the Board of Selectmen and the
Conservation Commission with respect to the reconfiguration of the Conservation Restriction area of the Boston Hill
property (i,e., increase in Conservation Restriction Area from 18.74 acres to 25.14 acres) in connection with the
proposed development of the property as a continuing care retirement center. The Massachusetts legislature approved
the Amendment to Conservation Restriction through its passage of Chapter 230 entitled "An Act Authorizing The Town
of North Andover to Amend a Certain Conservation Restriction" (the "Act"). Section 2 of the Act provides that "Boston
Hill Development, LLC" (the owner of the property) shall grant a conservation restriction on 25.14 acres of the 33.35
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acre parcel to reflect the modification of the proposed development plans. The originally signed Amendment
substitutes Elm Development Services, L.L.C.for Boston Hill Development, LLC as the grantor under the Conservation
Restriction. Section 2 of the Act expressly states, however,that "Boston Hill Development, L.L.C" (not "Elm
Development Services, L.L.C.") shall grant a conservation restriction. Consequently, in order to conform the Amendment
to the Act, we have revised the Amendment to denote Boston Hill Development, LLC as the grantor. Please note that
Town Counsel as well as the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental Affairs has reviewed and approved this
revised Amendment to Conservation Restriction.
If possible, we would like the Board of Selectmen and the Conservation Commission to sign the revised Amendment at
their October 24th (Board of Selectmen) and October 26th(Conservation Commission) meetings and to deliver the signed
Amendment to me after the Conservation Commission's meeting on October 26th (so that 1 may then deliver it to
EOEEA's office for the Secretary of EOEEA's signature).
If you have any questions regarding this matter, please contact me. Also, please confirm that Elm has been placed on
the respective agendas. Thanks.
Cindy
Cynthia A.Redin,Esq,
The Gralia Group
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AMENDMENT TO
CONSERVATION RESTRICTION
FROM
Boston Hill Development, LLC
To
Town of North Andover
THIS Amendment ("Amendment") to the Conservation Restriction described below
is made this day of October, 2011 by and between BOSTON HILL
DEVELOPMENT, LLC, a Massachusetts limited liability company, having a mailing
address at 100 Andover By-Pass, Suite 203, North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 (`Boston
Hill"), hereinafter with its successors and assigns sometimes referred to as the "Grantor",
and the TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER, a Massachusetts municipal corporation in the
Commonwealth of Massachusetts, acting by and through its Conservation Commission by
authority of Section 8C of Chapter 40 of the General Laws of Massachusetts, having a
mailing address at 1600 Osgood Street, North Andover, Massachusetts 01845, hereinafter
with its successors and permitted assigns referred to as "Town" or the "Grantee".
Preliminary Statement
A. Boston Hill Development, LLC ("Boston Hill") is the owner of the parcel of
land adjacent to Route 114 (also known as Turnpike Street) and located across from
Johnson Street, North Andover, Massachusetts, as more particularly described in an
instrument recorded in the Essex North Registry of Deeds at Book 4932, Page 127 (the
"Boston Hill Premises").
B. On June 13, 2006 Boston Hill granted to the Town acting by and through its
Conservation Commission a Conservation Restriction (the "Conservation Restriction") on
approximately 18.74 acres of the Boston Hill Premises (the "Restricted Premises"), which
Conservation Restriction is recorded in the Essex North Registry of Deeds at Book 10282,
Page 272. The location of the Restricted Premises is shown as "Open Space Parcel A" on
Exhibit A of the Conservation Restriction.
C. On April 6, 2010 the Town granted a Special Permit for the development and
construction of a continuing care retirement center on the Boston Hill Premises (the
"Project").
D. In connection with the proposed development of the Project on the Boston
Hill Premises and in accordance with the provisions of Section M of the Conservation
Restriction the Grantor and the Grantee desire to amend the Conservation Restriction to
release a portion of the Restricted Premises from the Conservation Restriction, and subject
an additional portion of the Boston Hill Premises which is currently unrestricted by the
Conservation Restriction to the Conservation Restriction, and to amend the Conservation
Restriction in certain other respects, upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set forth.
E. On July 28, 2010 the Massachusetts Legislature enacted Chapter 230 of the
Acts of 2010 which authorized the removal and release to the Grantor of certain areas from
and the addition of certain areas to the Conservation Restriction, and the Grantor and the
Grantee desire to implement such Legislation upon the terms and conditions hereinafter set
forth.
NOW THEREFORE, in furtherance of the foregoing and in consideration of One
Dollar ($1.00) and the mutual promises contained herein, the parties hereto agree as
follows:
1. All capitalized terms not otherwise defined in this Amendment shall have the
same meanings as set forth in the Conservation Restriction.
2. The Grantor and the Grantee agree effective as of the Effective Date, as
defined in Paragraph 3 below, as follows:
(a) The first paragraph of the Conservation Restriction is deleted in its
entirety and the following is substituted in place thereof:
"BOSTON HILL DEVELOPMENT, LLC, with an address at 100 Andover By-Pass, Suite
203, North Andover, Massachusetts 01845 (hereinafter, together with successors in title to
any or all of the Entire Premises as hereinafter defined, called the "Grantor"), acting
pursuant to Sections 31, 32, and 33 of Chapter 184 of the General Laws of Massachusetts,
grants, with QUITCLAIM COVENANTS, to the TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER, a
Massachusetts municipal corporation in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, acting by
and through its Conservation Commission by authority of Section 8C of Chapter 40 of the
General Laws of Massachusetts, having a mailing address at 1600 Osgood Street, North
Andover, Massachusetts 01845 (hereinafter together with its successors and permitted
assigns called the "Grantee"), in perpetuity and exclusively for conservation purposes, the
following described Conservation Restriction, (hereinafter called the "Restriction") on a
parcel of land adjacent to Route 114 (also known as Turnpike Street) and located across
from Johnson Street, North Andover, Massachusetts, constituting approximately 25.14
acres of a 33.35 acre parcel of land, and shown as 'Open Space Parcel A' on the plan
prepared by Marchionda & Associates, L.P., dated February 13, 2009, entitled
"CONSERVATION RESTRICTION THE BOSTON HILL PREMISES NORTH
ANDOVER, MA Prepared for: ELM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, L.L.C. 200 NORTH
MAIN STREET EAST LONGMEADOW, MA 01028", a copy of which is attached hereto
and marked as Exhibit A and made a part hereof(the "Open Space Plan"). The 25.14 acre
Open Space Parcel A shall hereinafter be referred to as the Premises". The approximately
33.35 acre parcel of which the Premises are a part shall hereinafter be referred to as the
"Entire Premises". That portion of the Entire Premises that does not constitute part of the
approximately 25.14 acre Open Space Parcel A shall not be subject to the Restriction in
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any respect whatsoever, with the exception of the Parking Spaces as defined in Section
A(9). For Grantor's title, see deed of Boston Hill Ski Area Inc. to Boston Hill Development,
LLC, dated January 2, 1998, and recorded with the Essex North District Registry of Deeds
at Book 4932,Page 127."
(b) Section A(9) of the Conservation Restriction is deleted in its entirety
and the following is substituted in place thereof. "(9) Use and enjoyment by the general
public of the Premises outside of use of the trails (and the six parking spaces denoted on the
Open Space Plan (the "Parking Spaces")) as shown on the Open Space Plan unless invited
by residents of any development constructed on any portion of the Entire Premises which is
not subject to this Restriction (the"Development")."
(c) The word "Plans" in the fifth line of Section B is deleted and the
words "plans approved by all governmental authorities exercising jurisdiction over the
Grantor's Premises and/or the Development (the "Plans")" are substituted in its place.
(d) Section B(1) of the Conservation Restriction is deleted in its entirety
and the following is substituted in place thereof: "(1) All uses and structures shown on the
Plans or as allowed by the terms of the governmental permits or approvals for the
Development, such as, for example, drainage purposes, grading, storm water management
systems, and a footbridge;"
(e) Section B(2) of the Conservation Restriction is deleted in its entirety
and the following is substituted in place thereof: "(2) Construction and maintenance and
repair or replacement of all improvements as shown on the Plans or as allowed by the
terms of the governmental permits or approvals for the Development;"
(f) Section B(10) of the Conservation Restriction is deleted in its
entirety and the following is substituted in place thereof: 11(10) The construction and
maintenance of the trail system shown on the Open Space Plan subject to review by the
Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program of the Massachusetts Division of
Fisheries and Wildlife to determine any impact on protected species;
(g) The words "Boston Hill Condominium" in Section B(11) of the
Conservation Restriction are deleted, and the word "Development" is substituted in place
thereof.
(h) Section B of the Conservation Restriction is amended by adding the
following after the numbered paragraph (11) on Page 5 of the Conservation Restriction:
"(12) Habitat management activities designed to benefit state-listed species and/or species
of conservation interest with prior written approval from the Natural Heritage and
Endangered Species Program of the Division of Fisheries and Wildlife, its successors and
assigns, and the Grantee. Such activities may include, but are not limited to, forestry,
mowing, cutting, pruning, soil and vegetation alteration, use of herbicide for invasive
species control/removal, and burning."
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(i) The words "six parking spaces accessory to the biking trail, and
shown on Pages 6, 8, 16, and L 1 of the Plans," in the second paragraph of Section E of the
Conservation Restriction are deleted and the words "Parking Spaces" are substituted in
place thereof.
(j) The words "six parking spaces designed on Exhibit A" in the third
line of Section E(7) of the Conservation Restriction are deleted and the words "Parking
Spaces " are substituted in place thereof.
(k) The first sentence of the last paragraph of Section E of the
Conservation Restriction is deleted in its entirety and the following is substituted in place
thereof. "However, and notwithstanding the foregoing, Grantee shall have the right at any
time, and from time to time, to further regulate and limit such purposes for which the
public may use the hiking trail on the Premises and the Parking Spaces, and to otherwise
regulate public use of the hiking trail located on the Premises.
(1) The words `Boston Hill Condominium" in the third line of the second
paragraph of Section F of the Conservation Restriction are deleted and the words
"Grantor or its successors in title to any or all of the Entire Premises" are substituted in
place thereof.
(m) The plan prepared by Marchionda & Associates, L.P., dated
February 13, 2009, entitled "CONSERVATION RESTRICTION THE BOSTON HILL
PREMISES NORTH ANDOVER, MA Prepared for: ELM DEVELOPMENT SERVICES,
L.L.C. 200 NORTH MAIN STREET EAST LONGMEADOW, MA 01028", a copy of
which is attached hereto and marked as Exhibit A and made a part hereof, supersedes and
replaces Exhibit A to the Conservation Restriction.
(n) The first paragraph of Exhibit B to the Conservation Restriction is
deleted in its entirety and the following is substituted in its place: "The Premises, as
defined in and subject to, the aforesaid Restriction is located on a parcel of land adjacent to
Route 114 (also known as Turnpike Street) and located across from Johnson Street, North
Andover, Massachusetts, constituting approximately 25.14 acres of a 33.35 acre parcel of
land, and shown as 'Open Space Parcel A' on the plan prepared by Marchionda &
Associates, L.P., dated February 13, 2009, entitled "CONSERVATION RESTRICTION
THE BOSTON HILL PREMISES NORTH ANDOVER, MA Prepared for: ELM
DEVELOPMENT SERVICES, L.L.C. 200 NORTH MAIN STREET EAST
LONGMEADOW, MA 01028", a copy of which is attached hereto as Exhibit A."
3. The agreements set forth herein shall take effect upon the occurrence of all of
the following: (i) the execution of this Amendment by the Grantor, accepted by the
Grantee, approved by the Selectman of the Town of North Andover and the Secretary of
Environmental Affairs of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and (ii) the recording of
this Amendment in the North Essex Registry of Deeds (the "Effective Date").
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4. Except as specifically modified by this Amendment, the Grantor and the
Grantee acknowledge that all terms and conditions of the Conservation Restriction and the
obligations of the parties thereunder remain unchanged and in full force and effect and
may be enforced against the respective parties in accordance with the terms thereof. The
Grantor and the Grantee further acknowledge that this Amendment is consistent with the
purposes of the Conservation Restriction and shall not affect its perpetual duration or the
conservation value of the Premises.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, the parties hereto have signed this Amendment to
Conservation Restriction as a sealed instrument as of the date first written above.
BOSTON HILL DEVELOPMENT,LLC
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Anthony siti
Manager
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
Hampden, ss.
On this day of 2 011, before me, the undersigned notary
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public, personally appeared. Anthony Mesiti, in his capacity as Manager of Poston Hill
Development, LLC, proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification,which was
personal knowledge, to be the person whose name is signed on the preceding or attached
document, and acknowledged to me that he signed it volunt ri y for its stated purpose.
A, y?x"
Notary Public
My commission expires: , � <�'� �5'
HELEN E.STENHOUSE
Notary Public
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
My Commission Expires Feb a 2013
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ACCEPTANCE OF GRANT
APPROVAL OF RELEASE
We, the undersigned, being all of the Conservation Commission of the Town of
North Andover, Massachusetts, hereby certify that at a meeting duly held on February 25,
2009 the Conservation Commission unanimously voted to accept the foregoing Amendment
to Conservation Restriction to the Town of North Andover pursuant to G.L. Chapter 184,
Section 32 and G.L. Chapter 40, Section 8C.
CONSERVATION COMMISSION j
John Mabon, Chairman
Louis Napoli,Vice Chairperson
Douglas Saal
Deborah Feltovic
Joseph W. Lynch
Sean F.McDonough
Albert P. Manzi, Jr.
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
ss.
On this day of 2011, before me, the undersigned
notary public, personally appeared the above-named persons, Conservation Commission of
the Town of North Andover, proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification,
which was personal knowledge, to be the persons whose names are signed on the preceding
or attached document, and acknowledged to me that they signed it voluntarily for its stated
purpose.
Notary Public
My commission expires:
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APPROVAL OF SELECTMEN
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We, the undersigned, being all of the Selectmen of the Town of North Andover,
Massachusetts, hereby certify that at a meeting duly held o'Mar the Selectmen
unanimously voted to approved the foregoing Amendment to Conservation Restriction to
the Town of North Andover pursuant to G.L. Chapter 184, Section 32 and G.L. Chapter
40, Section 8C.
BO SELE EN
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Daniel P.Lanen ,
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Donald B. Stewart
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William F. Gordon, Clerk
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COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
S , ss.
On this day of '� 2011, before me, the undersigned
notary public, personally appeared the above-named persons, Selectmen of the Town of
North Andover, proved to me through satisfactory evidence of identification, which was
personal knowledge, to be the persons whose names are signed on the preceding or
attached document, and acknowledged to me that they signed it voluntarily for its stated
purpose.
Notary Public
My commission expires:
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APPROVAL BY SECRETARY OF ENERGY AND ENVIRONMENTAL AFFIARS
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
The undersigned, Secretary of the Executive Office of Energy and Environmental
Affairs of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, hereby certifies that the foregoing
Amendment to Conservation Restriction to the Town of North Andover has been approved
in the public interest pursuant to G.L. Chapter 184, Section 32.
Date: ,2011
Richard K. Sullivan,Jr.
Secretary of Energy and Environmental Affairs
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS
ss.
On this day of 2011, before me, the undersigned
notary public, personally appeared Richard K. Sullivan, Jr., Secretary of Energy and
Environmental Affairs of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, proved to me through
satisfactory evidence of identification, which was personal knowledge, to be the person
whose name is signed on the preceding or attached document, and acknowledged to me
that he/she signed it voluntarily for its stated purpose.
Notary Public
My commission expires:
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INTEROFFICE MEMORANDUM
DATE: October 20, 2011
TO: Adele Johnson,Administrative Secretary
FROM: Gene Willis, Director of Engineering; K. D. Rex, Engineering Assistant
CC: Tom Purcell, Town Manager; Bruce Thibodeau, DPW Director
RE: GIS at the Selectmen's mtg. 10_24_11
At the selectmen's meeting on Monday Oct. 24, 2011,we will make a demonstration of Geographic
Information Systems (GIS), its capabilities and potentials. Our presentation will do three things:
1. First, demonstrate the power and future of GIS in the town wide management of information
and across departments.
2. Secondly, show the DPW's effort to date to create a uniform base of information for other
departments to build on. We will give a few brief examples of potential applications for GIS
and opportunities for data sharing and reduction of redundancies.
3. Finally discuss expansion of this management information system's capabilities for use across
different departments.
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SPECIAL TOWN MEETING-NOVEMBER 15, 2011
COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ESSEX,
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To either of the Constables of the Town of North Andover:
GREETINGS:
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and in compliance with Chapter 39
of the General Laws, as amended, and our North Andover Town Bylaws and requirements of the
Town Charter, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of North
Andover who are qualified to vote in Town affairs to meet at the North Andover High School
Auditorium 430 Osgood Street on Tuesday November 15, 2011 at 7:OOPM then and there to act
upon the following articles: �
Article . Amend Capital Improvement Plan Appropriations from Fiscal Year 2012. To
see if the Town will vote to amend the Capital Improvement Plan Appropriations from Fiscal
Year 2012 voted by the Town under Article 27 at the 2011 Annual Town Meeting to increase
the appropriations for item 4, "Middle School Roof Replacement" and item 11, "Sargent
School Roof Replacement"; to determine whether these additional appropriations shall be
raised by transfer of unexpended bond proceeds, by borrowing or otherwise; or to take any
other action relative there to.
Board of Selectmen
Article Amend Capital Improvement Plan Appropriations from Fiscal Year 2011-
Article 28 - 2010 Annual Town Meeting. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Capital
Improvement Plan Appropriations from Fiscal Year 2011 voted by the Town under Article 28
at the 2010 Annual Town Meeting, to decrease the original appropriation and bonds authorized
of $450,000 by $210,000, such that the revised total appropriation and bonds authorized for
item 12 are $240,000, and that the total appropriation and bonds authorized under Article 28
are reduced accordingly; or take any other action relative thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Article Transfer of Funds into the Other Post Employment Benefits Liability Trust Fund.
To see if the Town will vote to transfer funds from the June 30, 2011 certified Free Cash into
the Other Post Employment Benefits Liability Trust fund in the amount of$90,000; or to take
any other action relative thereto.
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Board of Selectmen
Article Establishment of Special Stabilization Fund-Reserve for Future Payroll. To see
if the Town will vote to establish a special stabilization fund for the purpose of reserving funds
to pay expenses related to fiscal years when additional payroll money must budgeted due to
calendar changes and to transfer funds from the June 30, 2011 certified Free Cash in the
amount of $50,000 into the Reserve for Future Payroll be placed in that fund; or to take any
other action relative thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Article Transfer of Funds into the Stabilization Fund. To see if the Town will vote to
transfer $ 331,140 from the June 30, 2011 certified Free Cash into the Stabilization Fund; or to
take any other action relative thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Article .Prior Years Unpaid Bills. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate,
transfer from available funds or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money for the purpose of
paying unpaid bills of prior years of the Town listed below:
Prior Year Invoices
Dept Vendor Amount Department
DPW Andover Electric 205.25 Invoice was misplaced
Stevens Andover Electric 356.25 Invoice was misplaced
Estate
Water Quality Fire 125.00 Invoice was misplaced
Protection
Police Pamet Software 900.00 Amount not covered by prior
year grant
Police Cameron Office 274.88 submitted inv for pymt but
Supplies check never got issued
Fire Verizon 2,545.89 Fire dept thought the Police
dept was responsible for
charges
School Staff Development 319.00 Rec'd inv Sept 8,2011
for Educators
School NE Medical Billing 10.72 Rec'd invoice Aug 10,2011
School James Mealey 1,475.26 Backup not available until after
year end
School Susanne Austin 100.00 Backup not available until after
year end
School JBG Educational 253.75 Recd invoice July 22,2011
Group
School Chris Hottel 299.00 Rec'd request for reimb July
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School Verizon 1,657.23 reed invoices October 2011
8,522.23
Or to take any other action relative thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Article . Acceptance of Chapter 281 of the Acts of 1990. To see if the Town will vote to
accept the provisions of Chapter 281 of the Acts of 1990; or to take any other action relative
thereto.
Article . Petition the Legislature—Amend North Andover Town Charter—Chapter 8-
Section 5-5 — Recall of Elective Officers. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the
Board of Selectmen to petition the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts to
amend the Town Charter of the Town of North Andover as follows:
Chapter 8-5-5 now reads: If the petition shall be found and certified by the Town
Clerk to be sufficient he shall submit the same with his certificate to the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen shall, within three working days, give written notice by registered
mail of the receipt of the certificate to the officer sought to be recalled and shall, if the officer
does not resign within five days thereafter, order an election to be held on a date fixed by
them not less than forty-five nor more than sixty days after the date of the Town Clerk's
certificate that a sufficient petition has been filed; provided, however, that if any other town
election is to occur within ninety days after the date of the certificate, the Board of Selectmen
shall postpone the holding of the recall election to the date of such other election.
Chapter 8-5-5 Amended to read: If the petition shall be found and certified by the Town
Clerk to be sufficient he shall submit the same with his certificate to the Board of Selectmen.
The Board of Selectmen shall, within three working days, give written notice by registered
mail of the receipt of the certificate to the officer sought to be recalled and shall, if the officer
does not resign within five days thereafter, order an election to be held on a date fixed by
them at least sixty-four (64) but not more than ninety (90) days after the date of the Town
Clerk's certificate that a sufficient petition has been filed; provided, however, that if any other
town election is to occur within ninety days after the date of the certificate, the Board of
Selectmen shall postpone the holding of the recall election to the date of such other election;
or to take any other action relative thereto.
Board of Selectmen
Article .Petition the General Court- Amend Town of North Andover Chapter Chapter 3-1-2 —
Vacancies in the Office of Selectmen. To see if the Town will vote petition the General Court to
change the Town Charter by adding the underlined language and removing the text shown as stricken:
Amend Chapter 3-1-2 as follows:
3-1-2 Vaeaneies in the effiee of seleetmen shall be filled by speeial eleetion in aeeefdanee with the
3-1-2 When a vacancy occurs in the office of selectman the remaining selectmen may at any time
prior to the next town election appoint a qualified selectman to serve for the unexpired portion, if any,
of the original term.
Or to take any other action relative thereto,
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Board of Selectmen
Article Adoption of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 64L Section 2(a) — Local
Meals Excise Tax. To see if the Town will vote to accept Massachusetts General Laws
Chapter 64L Section 2 (a) to impose a local meals excise; or to take any other action relative
thereto.
Petition of Mark Rodgers and others
Article . Petition the General Court — Age Exemption — Amy McCarthy — Police
Officer. To see if the Town will vote to Petition the General Court to enact Legislation so
that Amy McCarthy shall be eligible to have her name certified for original appointment to
the position of police officer for the Town of North Andover, not withstanding his having
reached the age of 32 before taking any civil service examination in connection with that
appointment. Amy McCarthy shall be eligible for appointment to the position of police
officer in the Town of North Andover if she otherwise qualifies and is selected for
employment under Chapter 31 of the General Laws, any regulations of the civil service
commission, and any lawful hiring practices for the Town of North Andover;or to take any
other action relative thereto.
Petition of Eric Sewade and others
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Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place
of said voting.
Given under our hands this day of in the Year Two-Thousand Eleven.
Tracy M. Watson Chairman William F. Gordon
Rosemary Connelly Smedile Donald B. Stewart
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SELECTMEN OF NORTH ANDOVER
And you are directed to serve this Warrant by posting true and attested copies
thereof in the Town Office Building and one public place in each voting precinct in the
Town, said copies to be posted not less than (14) fourteen days before the time of said
meeting.
Constable Date
A True Copy Attest—Joyce A.Bradshaw,Town Clerk
OFFICER'S RETURN
Pursuant to the foregoing warrant, I have warned and notified the inhabitants of the Town
of North Andover who are qualified to vote in town affairs to be at the time and place for
the purpose mentioned within by posting true and attested copies thereof at the Town office
building and one public place in each voting precinct in the Town at least (14) fourteen days
before the date of said meeting.
Constable Date
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