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TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
OFFICE OF THE TOWN CLERK
120 MAIN STREET
NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01845
Joyce A.Bradshaw,CMMC Telephone(978)688-9501
Town Clerk Fax (978)688-9557
E-mail Bradshaw(dtownofnorthandover.com
This is to certify that the following vote was taken on Article 11 at the Dissolved
Annual Town Meeting for the Town of North Andover held June 12, 2012:
Article 12. Reduction of Community Preservation Act Surcharge. Article 12 Defeated as
follows:
Should we, the tax payers of North Andover, reduce the Community Preservation Act
surcharge?
The CPA was enacted in 2002 at the maximum of 3%. The state matched dollar for
dollar. Since that time, many projects benefiting the town have been completed — protection of
our drinking water, assisting in renovations of the Town Hall, Steven's Estate, the Senior Center
and more at a cost of 21 million tax dollars.
Due to the downturn in the economy, the State has reduced their matching amount to .26 cents
on the dollar. Is it time to follow the Commonwealth lead and reduce our spending?
The CPA surcharge is an additional cost on your real estate tax bill. Should we reduce the
surcharge from 3% to a more reasonable land 1/2%?
Petition of William P.
Callahan and others
Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Unfavorable Action
Finance Committee Recommendation: Unfavorable Action
Planning Board Recommendation: Unfavorable Action
Vote Required: Majority Vote
VOTED JUNE 12, 2012 YES 35 NO 249