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Town of North Andover
Special Town Meeting
November 26, 2007
Planning Board Report
The Planning Board makes the recommendations regarding the following Town Meeting warrant
article(s) as required by M.G.L. c.40A, Section 5 and Chapter 2, Section 9 of the Town Code:
Article# Description
2. Amend Zoning Bylaw: Add New Section, Section D (14)— Temporary Moratorium.
This article proposes to amend the North Andover Zoning Bylaw, Section 8.9 by adding Section D
(14) Temporary Moratorium. This article propose to establish a temporary moratorium on
issuing, modifying or renewing any special permits and/or variances for wireless
communications facilities, including towers, antennas and related equipment, used for
transmitting or receiving telecommunications signals within the Town. The provisions of this
temporary moratorium shall expire upon the adoption by Town Meeting of any amendments) to
this bylaw presented by the Wireless Bylaw Committee at the next 2008 Annual Town Meeting
and the approval of any such amendments) by the Massachusetts Attorney General.
(Petition of Steven R. Tryder and Others)
Motion by Richard Rowen, 2nd by Alberto Angles to recommend unfavorable action for Article
2 to amend Section 8.9 by adding Section D (14). Vote was unanimous 4-0.
RECOMMENDATION. ®Unfavorable Action
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