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April 7, 1855
Real Estate Only $5,090,086,080
Personal Property $128,146,370
Total $5,218,232,450
About 24 miles north of Boston
For the period from July 1, 2018June
30, 2019 Residential $13.41,
Commercial $19.18
Essex
Tax bills are paid quarterly. Payments are due on
32,106
August 1, November 1, February 1, and May 1. If
unpaid by due date, interest will be added according to
law from the date due to the date payment is made.
Approximately 26.63 square miles
Motor Vehicle Excise is due thirty days from date of
issuance. Water bills are issued quarterly and are due
30 days from date of issuance.
91 feet .847 inches above sea level at Town Building
Built in 1925
Last Tuesday in March
Edward Markey (617) 565-8519
Open Town Meeting
Elizabeth Warren (617) 565-3170
Meets in May
Seth Moulton (978) 531-1669
All precincts vote at North Andover High
School, 430 Osgood St.
14th Essex-Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5
Polls open 7:00 a.m. until 8:00 p.m.
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18th EssexPrecincts 6, 7, and 8
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1 Essex Precincts 1, 2, 3 and 4
Diana DiZoglio (617) 722-1604
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1st Essex and Middlesex Precincts 5, 6, 7, and 8
Bruce E. Tarr (617) 722-1600
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*Polling locations subject to change.
BOARD OF SELECTMEN AND TOWN MANAGER - 2018
Commencing several years ago we decided to focus on a long-term plan to deliver on a series of
initiatives known as the Pro-
The result of our commitment to our PLAN continues to be transformative
in that it has allowed us to move forward and add services even though one of our largest
components of revenue, state aid, has not grown significantly. The past year has been a
continuation of the previous five from an accomplishment perspective. Some notable examples
include:
S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed our AAA Bond Rating
Opened the new Anne Bradstreet Early Childhood Complex
Installed LED Streetlights
Completed the Master Planning Process
Continued the upgrade of our financial software
Continued our successful implementation of online permitting
th
Left water and sewer rates unchanged for an amazing 7 consecutive year
Established an OPEB Committee to address the OPEB liability
Completed the design and obtained the funding for a new $9 million Recreation Complex
Creatively partnered with a private developer to obtain a site for a new Senior Center
onsistent with the approved Financial Reserve
Policies.
In North Andover, being a responsible public administrator requires a practical accountability.
The residents and business owners of the Town of North Andover take great pride in the quality
of life that living in our town provides. Consistent with our mission, the local government of
North Andover sees its role and goal as preserving or enhancing that quality of life. We make
decisions with that as our focus and follow through using guiding principles to help us deliver on
that goal. Those three principles are: Service, Stewardship and Sustainability.
The Board and Town Manager would like to thank all the individuals who have taken time away
from their families and friends to serve on the many committees, commissions and boards that are
the lifeblood of the Town. We grateful for the depth of experience and talent that each individual
brings to these committees.
The end of 2018 brought on unprecedented challenges as the Town was dealing with the gas
explosions caused by the over-pressurization of the low pressure gas lines in the Merrimack
Valley. The Board and the Town Manager would like to take this opportunity to express our sincere
appreciation to all the fire, police and emergency medical services (EMS), for their extraordinary
response that no doubt saved lives, reduced injury and substantially mitigated the impact that this
disaster could have had on the region. The Town is extremely proud of our employees who worked
tirelessly to help those in need and our residents who demonstrated great resilience, strength and
courage during a very difficult time.
Click here to view minutes from the Board of Selectmen meetings held in 2018.
Aggregate Value of Real Estate12 month$4,586,840,620
Aggregate Value of Personal Property $128,146,370
Real Estate Tax Levy12 months $71,161,784.32
Personal Property Tax Levy12 month $2,458,183.11
Residential Rate per Thousand $13.41
C.I.P. Rate per Thousand $19.18
Water Lien $215,791.07
Sewer Lien $251,791.07
Interest (Water) $26,269.82
Interest (Sewer) $29,855.10
Betterment with Interest
Committed Interest (Sewer) --
Committed Interest (Water) --
Water/Sewer Lien Demand
60
Water/Sewer Lien Demand Commit Interest $1,507.09
6314
Single Family
2137
Condominiums
28
Misc. Res.
393
Two Family
51
Three Family
55
FourEight Family
395
Vacant Land
35
Residential/Commercial
513
Commercial Buildings and Land
81
Industrial Buildings and Land
842
Personal Property Accounts
7
Chapter 61Forest Property
123
Chapter 61AFarm Property
7
Chapter 61BRecreational Land
472
Exempt Buildings and Land
4
Public Utilities
6
Utilities Valued by State
REPORT OF THE TOWN CLERK
I respectfully submit the report of the Town Clerk for the Year 2018.
Our Annual Town Election on March 27, 2018 elected incumbents Richard M.
Vaillancourt and Phil DeCologero to the Board of Selectman for three year terms.
Incumbents Andrew P. McDevitt and David Torrisi were reelected to the School
Committee for a three year terms. Mark DiSalvo was reelected to a three year term as the
Town Moderator. Mary Beth Soucy Larkin was reelected to a five year term to the North
Andover Housing Authority. A very busy time with our Annual Town Meeting on May
15, 2018 again successfully completed in one night with all articles approved by the
Attorney General. North Andover voters now number over 21,000 and assuring
compliance with all state regulations is an important task in preparation for the State
Elections in 2018.
January 30, 2019 began with a very large Special Town Meeting to discuss
Marijuana Facilities at Osgood Landing. An extraordinary turnout of 2,700 people
created a massive challenge. I have to thank the many workers were able to help with set
up and conducting the meeting. Shuttle service provided by Brooks School allowed us to
provide entry into the meeting for satellite locations. Through the use of new
technology-Poll Pads- and the support from LHS Associates the check in process could
not have been handled more smoothly. The meeting was able to proceed efficiently. We
have purchased the Poll Pads to use for Town Meetings and also Early Voting.
I must thank my Board of Registrars for their able assistance with voter
registration and work at Elections. Carrie Crouch was on my Board for over 15 years,
Linda McHugh from 2016 and Alexandra Mezzina from 2016. I thank them for all their
dedicated service. My new registrars are Michael Quinlan, Karin Rhoton, and John
Savastano. They have very quickly adapted to monitoring elections and are a great
resource.
The State Primary Election took place on September 4, 2018 with 4,681 voters
3,047 Democrats, 1634 Republicans and 10 Libertarian voters. This was a challenge as
the primary occurred the day after Labor Day. The state election on November 6,2018
had early voting with 3,714 voters coming to Town Hall from October 22, 2018 until
November 2, 2018. There was a total of 13,243 votes cast for a 65% turnout in total.
Our office was challenged to process early votes every day and prepare for the actual
election. My staff did a wonderful job during this very busy time. The voters truly
appreciate the extra efforts to allow them to vote at their convenience.
We continue our passport agency authority and processed over 1000 passports
under the able direction of Angela Ciofolo and Patricia Sifferlen. This is one of the best
services we provide to North Andover citizens and others as well. Suzanne Pelich is the
Assistant Town Clerk and has ably assumed all the responsibilities for Licensing,
financial and Payroll functions and support to the office. Patricia Sifferlen as Senior
Clerk is a passport agent, handles all vital records, and supports customer service to the
public. Angela Ciofolo and also provides support to the Finance Committee.
The staff that answers and directs resident inquiries in a professional and friendly
manner is often the first contact a resident has. What a pleasure to call and get a real
person to help and guide our residents and visitors to where they need to go for help.
Much preparation and organization was completed in anticipation of the move.
We recorded 263 Births, 82 Marriages, and 344 Deaths in 2018. Another busy
year! Working with elected boards, appointed committees and outstanding personnel is a
pleasure in North Andover as all these talented individuals give so much of their time and
themselves. Their expertise and dedication to our community makes our Town the fine
place to work and live. Thanks to all our residents for their continued support.
NORTH ANDOVER ELDER SERVICE DEPARTMENT
IRENE M. O'BRIEN, DIRECTOR
MISSION STATEMENT:
To advocate for older adults, to identify their needs, to meet their health, social and cultural needs, to
encourage maximum independence and to improve their quality of life. The Elder Service Staff is
encouraged to create an atmosphere that acknowledges the value of human life, affirms the dignity and
self-worth of older adults in the community and maintains a climate of Respect, Trust and Support.
STAFF VISION: Within this atmosphere, the staff creates opportunities for other staff members and
seniors to apply their wisdom, experience, and insight to exercise their skills.
VISION STATEMENT: The most trusted resource in supporting the needs of older adults in the
community.
s services and programs
for over 6,595 (Town clerk 4/19) older adults in the North Andover Community.
In 1965 the Councils of Aging were first authorized throughout Massachusetts. We continue to expand
and redefine our services and programs to meet the needs of the aging adult in the community. As a
service-based department, our society is changing every day. In a few short years, the older adult will
comprise between 25% -33% of the population of North Andover.
Approximately 70% of the Senior Center
of them are Caucasian. Compared with their cohort group, 75% of them visit the senior center 1-3 times
per week. The average age of participants is 68-89 they spend an average of 3.5 hours per visit.
Ongoing presence on Social Media Website We have electronic boards within the senior center
announcing educational programs, social events, photo collages along with fitness and support services
programs. Senior Moments is produced monthly by volunteers featured on North Andover Cam.
SIGNIFICANT CHANGES
The Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Funded Formula Grant was increased from $9.70 per older
The Board of Selectmen approved changes in the Senior Tax Work-off Program. Each participant must
complete 100 hours working for a town department. With the IRS mandated OBRA contribution of
7.45% combined with the Medicare tax of 1.45%, the participant's abatement for 100 hours of Tax Work-
off is a net reduction of $1,093.00 off their property tax. This change has been very positive for all the
town departments that benefit from the work off program.
The Health Department Public Health Nurse was moved to the Senior Center conference room to support
the hiring of a Community Social Worker. As much as this has had a positive impact on the visibility of
the Public Health Nurse, it has put a strain upon the availability of program space within the Senior
Center.
The need for a proposed respite program has now been scheduled for FY2021 due to lack of current space
availability.
PRIOR YEAR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Second annual community Health Fair included 20 vendors and an estimated 350 seniors
attended.
On Veterans Day, volunteers prepared 100 meals at the Senior Center. Volunteers delivered
throughout the community to homebound elders and Veterans.
Service Club in the Dominican Republic. This program teaches young women to knit hats to send
to North Andover. Recipients of the winter hats were North Andover elementary schools, the
Youth Center and the Anne Bradford Early Childhood Center. The Reeds Veterans Outreach
Center received twelve crocheted blanket, and five baby carrier blankets went to the Pregnancy
Care Center both in Haverhill.
Maintained Intergenerational programs with participation from North Andover Youth and
Recreational Services, Thomson School, Kittredge School, High School, and Middle School.
North Andover Merchants Association, provided 100 gift bags for distribution to homebound
seniors during the holidays, towards the annual Giving Tree drive. Each bag contained a food gift
card, ten greeting cards, postage stamps, and various personal needs items that were donated by
business partners within the community.
Massachusetts Initiative.
We have initiated Social Cultural Saturdays with the intent to promote cross-cultural and
educational awareness.
ently,
there are 20 participants, which we are estimating will increase by 50% by spring 2019.
We continue to provide community outreach efforts by partnering with the Accidental Food Bank
and North Andover Stop & Shop to support senior housing communities.
Quarterly Outreach Events are held at each of the North Andover Housing Facilities. With the
support of the Friendly Visitor Program and our TRIAD group, a variety of events and education
are offered.
North Andover Senior Center has collaborated with the Health Department in purchasing shingles
vaccines for seniors, this will continue through 2020.
FY 2020 Goals
To increase the Friendly Visitor program by adding a Part-Time grant funded position.
To provide on-going wellness checks quarterly in various areas of the community and housing.
Initiate a memory cafe pilot in partnership with area locations and vendors, providing a safe
friendly environment for those with memory loss and respite issues.
To create a comprehensive Community Service Division, Multi-Department Organization
Resource Guide by September 1, 2019.
To create a division-wide (inward and outward facing) Master Planning Calendar by January
2020 to promote resource sharing, optimize program offerings and increase interdepartmental
collaboration.
To create the main Community Service Division launching a web page to co-market the Divisions
-stop-
ages by January 2020.
To create a Community Service Division Citizen Service database by March 2021, which will
allow all departments to share information to maximize the level of service delivery and resources
available to North Andover residents and families.
To continued and maintained the growth of Friendly Visitor Program by scheduling quarterly
Outreach Events to be held at each of the North Andover Housing Facilities. The Friendly
Visitor Program will include a variety of events not limited to Instructional, Safety Educational,
Holiday Themes and Healthy Eating Topic(s) to be completed by September 2018, December
2018, March 2019, and June 2019.
Continuing collaboration with the Health Department to purchase shingles vaccines for seniors.
CONCLUSION: The North Andover Senior Center is the only municipally funded resource and referral
agency for the older adult living in the North Andover Community. The Elder Service Department
continues to educate the citizens of North Andover so that they are aware of services available to support
seniors in their homes. The challenge to the community as a whole is to find resources to continue
funding new programs and enhance activities to meet the ever-changing and growing needs of the older
adult. The Council on Aging Board of Directors and the staff at the North Andover Senior Center are
committed to supporting and helping the older adult remain active, engaged and independent in the
community.
COA Board of Directors:
Joe Sergi, Chairperson, Joyce Fiocca Bold, Vice Chairperson, Dorothy Consiglio, Treasure, Joseph
McCarthy, Secretary
Board Members:
Linda Lawrence, John Gilboard, Maria Rosati, John Graham, Joyce Fiocca Bold,
Joseph McCarthy, Jennifer Abou-Ezzi, Patricia Riley
Administrative and Support Staff:
Cahla Ahlstrom, Nancy Barry, Paula Lynch, Adele Johnson, Lya Morse, Jose Morel, Chris Rock, Cynthia
Saab, John Conlon (DPW), Gloria Philbrick (Nutrition Site Coordinator)
Elder Services of Merrimack Valley Nutrition Program: Congregate & MOW Program Manager
Maryanne Ramsey & Cathy Collins Meals on Wheels Drivers: Patricia Patnaude, Edward Laycock, Cliff
Goddard, Cathy Collins, Vinny Dolan, Joanne Anderson, Linda, and Jim Hamblet
Friends of the North Andover Senior Center Inc. is a 501C3 organization. Without your donations,
many of our services offered by the Senior Center would not be possible. We greatly appreciate all your
support.
A special Thank You to the staff and all our volunteers, that make the impossible happen here at the
Senior Center every day!
Respectfully Submitted,
Elder Service Director
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
2018 Annual Report
Board of Health Members
Francis P. MacMillan Jr., MD, Chairman
Joseph McCarthy, Clerk
Larry f. Fixler
Michele Davis, RN
Daphnee Alva-LaFleur
Health Department
Brian J. LaGrasse, Public Health Director
Caroline Ibbitson, RN, Public Health Nurse
Michele Grant, Public Health Inspector
Toni Wolfenden, Department Assistant
The mission of the Health Department and Board of Health is to educate, promote, inspect,
protect and improve the health and well-being of all North Andover residents, businesses and
visitors. The Health Department also contributes to building a healthy community and a clean
environment. The Board of Health is under a dutiful obligation to develop health policies,
standards, and regulations according to State and Federal requirements and your Health
Department implements those polices and enforces those regulations that protect public health.
Your local Health Department is a leader in improving the health and well-being of our
community. The Health Department accomplishes this in four ways: protect, promote, educate
and inspect.
The Health Department guards multiple fronts to protect you from health threats and
communicable diseases. The Health Department makes sure the food you eat in a restaurant and
the air you breathe is safe. The Health Department investigates disease outbreaks, responds to
any health emergency, mosquito borne diseases or an environmental hazard and enforces
numerous health and environmental regulations.
The Health Department promotes healthy lifestyles. The Health Department offers blood
pressure clinics, immunization clinics and Tb monitoring. The Health Department participates in
Health Fairs and health programs such as the Youth on Track running series.
The Health Department provides education to businesses, home owners, contractors and
restaurants on a variety of health related topics. Along with the Board of Health, the Health
Department has hosted several guest speakers and subject matter experts who gave presentations
at public meetings or the library to help promote health education.
The Health Department inspects all restaurants, supermarkets, cafeterias, mobile food vendors,
ice cream trucks, caterers, convenience stores and food festivals to make sure that food is being
stored, handled and cooked properly to prevent food-borne illness. The Health Department also
inspects apartments and homes to ensure they are both sanitary and safe to live in. The Health
Department also inspects recreational camps, pools, and tanning facilities to help protect the
individuals who use them.
The Health department also inspects septic systems to ensure they are in compliance, functioning
properly and protecting the environment. Bathing beaches are also monitored and the waters is
tested to make sure it is safe for swimming.
The Health Department always responds to the complaint they receive including but not limited
to trash complaints, abandoned properties, housing issues, food establishments, rodent or beaver
complaints and also a major role in emergency planning and preparedness.
The Health Department enforces several other local, state and federal regulations, including
tobacco sales, body art (tattoo and piercing), syringe (sharps) disposal, beaver trapping, dam
breaching, solid waste transportation, mercury recovery, air quality monitoring, dumpsters,
animal permits, barn inspections, mosquito control and monitoring for mosquito borne diseases.
PRIOR YEAR ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Converted files into digital format and laser fiche for public use.
Continued to assess the opioid epidemic issue with the Board of Health, other town
departments, the community and regional entities.
Hosted food safety trainings throughout the Town for licensed food establishments.
Facilitated the transition to online licensing and permit applications.
Began revising and updating local Board of Health regulations.
Increased public health outreach and education on a variety of relevant public health issues.
Restarted the trash truck monitoring and enforcement program and commenced additional
enforcement actions to both increase compliance and permitting.
GOALS
To increase awareness of the Sharps Recover
website.
Improve the permitting process for food establishments. Consolidate, simplify and
streamline the plan review process, the establishment application and the annual renewal.
Completely transition to the online permitting software, View Point.
To increase participation and features, in conjunction with Youth & Recreation Services, the
Youth on Track Running Series for preschool age kids through third graders.
Continue to implement public outreach and education campaigns in the Board of Health
Guest Speaker series to improve
outreach and education.
To continue the conversation with the Board of Health, other town departments, the
community and regional entities in regards to the opioid epidemic in collaboration with the
s new Community Benefits Manager.
Implement a rental housing inspection program and rental occupancy permit to help protect
tenants and landlords.
Review and update all of the content on the Health Departments website as needed.
Board of Health Animal Inspector
# of Animals quarantined for biting: 33
# of Animals tested for Rabies: 6
Results: 3-negative, 1-unsatisfactory specimen, 2-positive
# of Cats quarantined for exposure to rabies: 4
# of Dogs quarantined for exposure to rabies: 7
Number of Barns/Locations inspected: 25
Information Technology Department
Calendar Year 2018 Town Report
Christopher McClure, Director
David Brodeur, Network Systems Manager
John MacLean, Systems Administrator
Christine McElhiney, Administrative Assistant
Sarah Brush, Social Media Intern
The Town of North Andover is committed to excellence in Information Technology in order to
support communication, collaboration, efficiency, transparency and service. Investments in
North Andover Technology must always be consistent with these goals in their service of
Municipal and School Departments, Employees, Students, Parents, Volunteers and
Constituents.
The Information Technology Department provides appropriate access to, support for, and
maintenance of systems and services that sustain, enhance and extend the delivery of high
quality, customer-focused service. In support of the mission, the Department is tasked with
primary responsibility for long-range planning; resource acquisition and integration; and network
security, reliability and continuity for all Municipal & School operations.
The Technology Department was reorganized this year upon the retirement of the incumbent
Support Analyst. The Support Analyst position was upgraded to a Systems Administrator
position, adding server and backup management responsibilities to the Help Desk support role.
The position was filled in January 2018.
The Technology Department created a new Social Media Intern position in 2018. The 10 hour
per week position is responsible for developing content and managing
social media channels. The position has significantly increased the quality, quantity, and
engagement of social media posts. This increased social media presence was effective in
communicating to residents during the Columbia Gas Explosion in September 2018. The
Technology Department also expanded the Administrative Assistant position to
Administrative/Technical Assistant to recognize the evolution of that role.
2018 ACCOMPLISHMENTS
Awarded Massachusetts Community Compact Grant to complete Government and IT Continuity
of Operations Plans.
Helped successfully migrate end of life MA state CAMA assessing software to Patriot CAMA
software. Linked Patriot to permitting system and online property lookup dashboard.
Upgraded the two end of life town firewalls, eliminated end of life bandwidth concatenaters,
increased total bandwidth from 750mbs to 950mbs, and upgraded VPN clients and services for
all town and school networks. Installed and configured the firewall monitoring virtual appliance
for better insight into web activities. The school was able to save money terminating Umbrella
web filtering and using the new firewall filtering instead. Upgraded network switches at Franklin,
Sargent and Atkinson School from 1GBps to 10GBps connection to the core.
Implemented RAVE alerts and Smart911 public safety profile systems. Increased enrolled
citizens from 400 in the old system to over 2000 in the new system. Coordinated media
outreach campaign and ongoing assistance resources at the senior center and library.
Poll Pads. The Poll Pads were used without issue at the Special and Annual Town Meetings in
2018 along with the early voting. The Poll Pads greatly improved the efficiency of checking in
voters and will continue to be used in FY 2020.
Helped successfully negotiate the Verizon PEG Access Cable contract renewal. This increased
operating funding for NACAM from 2.7% of gross revenue to 4% for both Verizon and Comcast
cable contracts.
Assisted the Clerk and Planning offices in the codification of the Town Charter and Bylaws. This
resulted in a standardized and continually updated online tool and mobile app to make
accessing these documents easier.
Implemented GETS/WPS priority/emergency cell phone routing registration for all town cell
phone users. This allows priority access and prioritized processing of phone calls in times of
emergency. This feature was used by public safety personnel during the Columbia Gas Fires in
September 2018.
Played an integral role in the management of the Columbia gas crisis. Organized and staffed
technology component for remote gas crisis claims center in abandoned commercial space,
produced timely social media posts to keep public up to date, designated website page for all
gas related updates, fielded heavy traffic through website chat line to keep constituents
informed, created real time street listing database to inform residents of when they could safely
return home.
Installed cell phone boosters at NA Youth Center and Public Works to increase reception for
employees and constituents. Upgraded BOS meeting room projector and AV equipment.
Replaced the town hall data center core UPS system.
Managed network connectivity for the new Anne Bradstreet Early Childhood Center.
Installed all new patron zero clients and monitors for the Library. Upgraded the Children's patron
computers to the new Userful cloud platform as a pilot program.
Upgraded the PRI phone trunks to fiber for all town and school sites.
Installed a Virtual Wireless LAN controller and upgraded all the remaining wireless access point
devices to the latest 2702 models.
644 reports to in 2017 to 986 reports in 2018.
North Andover increased its Twitter followers from 3,000 to 5,087 by the end of 2018. Facebook
followers increased from 3,019 to 4,338. Email subscribers increased from 781 to 1164. The
town keeps these followers up to date with frequent news and agendas and continues to
increase the volume and variety of posts.
2019 GOALS
To continue the computer replacement plan by replacing thirty laptops by June 30, 2020. Audit
and ensure that all workstations are upgraded to Windows 10 by January 2020 for Windows 7
end of life.
Upgrade the 2 Cisco phone system call servers and 3 Cisco core phone routers to new
hardware and software by June 30, 2020.
Implement online social engineering training and monitoring software system by December 31,
2019.
Import all remaining BOH permits into the ViewPoint permitting system and retire the GEOTMS
server by 12/31/2019.
Connect the CIMCON smart lighting camera dashboard data to Google Data Studio to create
accessible and usable traffic data by December 31, 2019.
Connect new NACAM studio to the town fiber network and test broadcast connectivity by July
31, 2019.
DEPARTMENT OF VETERANS SERVICES
NORTH ANDOVER / BOXFORD DISTRICT
The Department of Veterans ' Services is to advocate on behalf of all the Commonwealth's Veterans and provide them
with quality support services and to direct an emergency financial assistance program for those Veterans and their
dependents who are in need of benefits and services. In 1946, the Selectmen of the Towns of North Andover and
Boxford voted to form a district and appointed a District Director of Veterans' Services to carry out the provisions of
Chapter 115 of the General Laws. The Veterans Service Officer (VSO) is located at the North Andover Town Hall on
Main Street. Walk-ins are always welcome however; we recommend calling first to ensure a representative is present.
OFFICE HOURS
Monday 8:00 to 4:30, Tuesday 8:00 to 6:00, Wednesday and Thursday 8:00 to 4:30, Friday 8:00 to 12:00 noon
Office (978) 688-9525 or for urgent matters, call (978) 807-7286, or e-mail us at jleblanc@northandoverma.gov
SERVICES PROVIDED AS DIRECTED BY THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS:
Financial assistance Replacement of Service Medals
Medical Services Burial Internment for Veteran and Spouse
Educational & Burial Benefits V.A. Home Loans and education benefits
Property Tax Exemptions Life Insurance and Widows Pensions
Veterans Disability Comp & Pensions
Veterans War Bonus
V.A. Hospitals / Clinic Enrollment &
Gold Star Mothers & Fathers Annuities
Prescription plan
Obtaining copies of discharges
All of these programs are subject to eligibility according to State and Federal Guidelines.
Expenditures: The Veterans Services salary and office expenses for FY2019 total $413,486.51. The Town of
Boxford apportionment for salary and office expenses total $18,592.71. As of April 30, 2018 The Town of North
Andover expended a total of $187,874.13 for emergency / financial assistance with 75% of this expenditure being
reimbursed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
Enhancements: To continue to best assist our Veterans and their families we have expanded our Mobile Food Pantry.
Continuing to attend outreach events throughout our community as well as in the region to maximize the Veterans we
can reach.
NORTH ANDOVER / BOXFORD VETERANS SERVICES DISTRICT BOARD MEMBERS:
Joseph LeBlanc Alan Benson Andrew W. Maylor
Director of Veterans Services Boxford Town Manager North Andover Town Manager
Are you a veteran or a widow(er) of a veteran?
Is your income less than $ 2,023 per month (single applicants) with cash assets below $5,000.
Married Veterans, is your combined income below $2,743.00 month & cash assets below $9,800.
Primary residence and automobiles are not counted as assets
If so you may be entitled to
REIMBURSEMENT of your MEDICAL EXPENSES
and/or
FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE
Under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 115
fficer for more information
(978) 688-9525
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT (2019)
Jeffrey J. Coco, Director
John P. Savastano, Deputy Director
Co-Deputy Directors:
Charles Gray, Police Chief
William McCarthy, Fire Chief
Connor Lincoln, Senior Operations Officer
William Hastings, Senior Communications Officer
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT
Emergency Management's duties include supporting public safety incidents, hazardous material
incident support, regional emergency planning committee coordination, auxiliary police support,
mass causality incident support, incident evacuation, state and federal resource coordination,
emergency communications, disaster response planning, natural and manmade disaster response
and mitigation.
North Andover Emergency Management activated its emergency operations center (EOC) and/or
responded to "State of Emergency" incidents this year due to utility related incidents. We also
responded to hazardous material incidents, providing incident support and state and federal
incident liaison.
The September 13 Columbia Gas disaster was a challenging incident for all public safety
including Emergency Management. We declared a local state of emergency at 4:45 PM on
September 13, 2018. We responded to emergency staging area in St Michael's parking lot with
our mobile E.O.C. to facilitate inter- agency communication during the event. We opened a
shelter on September 13 through September 16, in conjunction with the American Red Cross, at
the high School for displaced victims of the incident. We would like to thank the superintendent
of schools and the high school principal for accommodating our needs during the event. Also, we
would be remiss if we did not extend our deepest appreciation to the countless restaurants and
citizens for supplying food to our shelter during the days it was in operation. This event is far
from over and Emergency Management is still dealing with ancillary issues concerning our
residents and will be for the foreseeable future.
Our RACES communicators continue to support monthly communications tests with MEMA to
maintain communications proficiency and readiness in event of emergencies. We also conduct
weekly testing of our primary communications to insure readiness during emergency situations.
The RACES, as well as the Emergency Management operations staff contribute countless hours
of voluntary services to the town in support of any events that may require communications
coverage or crowd control and public safety assistance during incidents.
We thank Mr. Benjamin Farnum for his continued support allowing us the use of Boston Hill for
one of the repeaters and we are indebted to Andover Emergency Management director/Police
Chief for his allowing the use an antenna and our alternate repeater on Holt Hill in Andover.
The placement of these two repeaters and antennas allows us fairly large communication
coverage of the town.
We continue to recruit operations officers and RACES communicators holding valid Radio
Amateur Licenses from the Federal Communications Commission (FCC). All town residents
meeting these criteria are eligible to apply regardless of race, sex or creed. Interested individuals
may contact the undersigned at any time. We continue to support, at their requests, the police
and fire departments during other incidents.
As always our thanks to the many town boards and departments including Town Manager, the
Finance Board, Honorable Board of Selectmen, DPW, Police, and Fire departments who can
always be depended on to support our efforts including all MEMA, FEMA exercises and real
emergencies that may arise.
My personal thanks to the Emergency Management Deputy Director, John Savastano,
Operations Staff, headed by Connor Lincoln, Transportation Officer Neil Hamel, the
Communications staff, headed by William Hastings and the RACES communicators and all the
Emergency management Officers; without your dedicated support and all the voluntary service
you provide to our community, our agency could not support our community. I greatly appreciate
your time and effort.
Respectfully Submitted
Jeffrey J. Coco E.M.D.
North Andover Police Department
2018 Annual Town Report
As your Chief of Police, I present to you the North Andover Police Department 2018 annual
report. Over the last few years the profession of law enforcement has become increasingly more
manding. That all being
said, policing extends beyond the realm of enforcing the laws only.
The men and women of the North Andover Police Department are up for this challenge and work
in a fast-paced environment that requires us to address and overcome a wide variety of emerging
issues in the community. Such as police officers called to respond to many non-criminal
incidents, including mental health, family crisis and alcohol and drug addiction. The heroin,
fentanyl, and opioid epidemic is a real and devastating issue and officers are exposed to these
situations on a weekly basis. The department has expanded its training and awareness in these
particular areas. In addition, the town was able to hire a Community Service Coordinator who
adds additional resources and help needed by the officers, to get these people the help they
require.
Additionally, the department has put together a progressive and dynamic street survey study to
attempt to evaluate traffic problems. Our studies are focused on traffic patterns, speed control
etc. using state-of-the-art traffic monitoring equipment purchased through a statewide grant.
The North Andover Police Department Communications Division proudly provides professional
police and fire Public Safety dispatch services to the community. The North Andover
Communications Center serves as the primary answering point for all emergency 911 calls in the
town of North Andover.
In 2018 the North Andover police became one of a handful of agencies across the
Commonwealth to start receiving 35% of their wireless 911 calls directly. With this change, the
North Andover Police Department is expected to see an increase of approximately 4,000 911
calls annually. This change will quicken the response to emergency calls by reducing the number
of transfers once the call was received. It also allows for an additional $15,000 annually of grant
support funds.
In addition, with the help of the Andover Police and Fire Departments we were able to complete
a collaborative project to erect a 120 foot monopole radio tower at our main transmitting location
on Holt Hill in Andover, Massachusetts. This location is one of the highest points in Essex
County and allows for tremendous radio coverage.
the Town of North Andover, the Town of Andover, and the City of Lawrence. On Thursday,
September 13, 2018, shortly after 4:00 PM the over-pressurization of the low pressure gas lines
in a 5 square mile radius resulted in more than 130 fires and explosions of which 34 were in the
Town of North Andover, close to two dozen injuries and at least one fatality in the City of
Lawrence. More than 10,000 households and 685 businesses lost gas service and as a result did
not have access to heat and hot water and other gas appliances.
For more than three hours after the over-pressurization residents in the impacted area could smell
gas outside of their homes. It is estimated that this disaster impacted between 40,000 to 50,000
residents in the towns of North Andover, Andover and the City of Lawrence making it the largest
disaster of its type in U.S. history.
As social media and news agencies started broadcasting the incident, instructions were given out
that residences utilizing gas service needed to leave their homes immediately, turning off the
main gas supply valve if you know how. This increased the panic, fear and terror amongst the
residents in town.
With over 130 fires burning in the area and abundance of incoming mutual aid apparatus
responding, traffic problems began to multiply. Approximately 167 engines, 65 ladder trucks,
and additional command and communications vehicles were responding to assist. In the end,
over 180 fire departments responded to assist, including 133 from Massachusetts, 50 from New
Hampshire, and 1 from Maine. Since streets were blocked by fire apparatus fighting fires and the
need for incoming mutual aid equipment to get into the area, the Massachusetts State Police
blocked off four exits from Interstate 495 allowing only emergency vehicle access to the area.
The North Eastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Council (NEMLEC), Central Massachusetts
Law Enforcement Council (CEMLEC) and South Eastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement
Council (SEMLEC) were activated and 140 different law enforcement agencies provided 660
personnel to assist in security, patrol and other protective service duties. Emergency Medical
Services (EMS) included 54 ambulances that reported to the staging area and were tasked with
patient care, transport, and shuttling to shelters. By Friday, September 14, 2018, the Governor of
Massachusetts had declared a state of emergency.
In closing there is a continued effort to complete the restoration of gas services and road repairs.
It was truly amazing to watch all of the Public Safety, Columbia Gas and other contractors come
together in a collaborative effort to restore gas services to the people of our community. The
North Andover Police Department stands ready to serve and protect every day, no matter what.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank the men and women from all of the police and fire
single out the departments from our community that have been instrumental in supporting the
Police Department year after year. Thank you very much to the North Andover Fire department
and the North Andover Department of Public Works for always being committed to making
North Andover a great place to live and work.
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
FY 2018
In FY18, 275 feet of 8-inch ductile iron pipe were installed. The water distribution system now
consists of: 149.41 miles of main pipe; 6 twelve-inch check valves; 4 twelve-inch altitude valves;
5 twenty-four-inch butterfly valves; 567 twelve-inch, 4 ten-inch, 1118 eight-inch, 1892 six-inch,
and 4 four-inch gate valves; with 1,541 public hydrants.
SIZE OF PIPE (INCHES) 24 12 10 8 6 4
LENGTH OF PIPE (FEET) 1917 278,341 7,615 412,564 81,159 684
There were installed in FY18 either wholly or partially, twenty-nine water services. Four fire
hydrants were replaced. Ten water main breaks or leaks were repaired. Hydrants were repaired,
flagged and painted as necessary.
STATISTICS RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
1. KIND OF PIPE CAST IRON, DUCTILE IRON, HDPE
2. SIZES
3. EXTENDED DURING THE YEAR (FEET) 275
4. DISCONTINUED (FEET) 275
5. TOTAL NUMBER OF HYDRANTS ADDED DURING THE YEAR 0
6. TOTAL NUMBER OF HYDRANTS NOW IN USE 1,541
7. NUMBER OF STOP GATES NOW IN USE 3,599
8. NUMBER OF STOP GATES SMALLER THAN 4 INCHES 0
9. NUMBER OF BLOWOFFS 6
10. RANGE OF PRESSURE ON MAINS 40 TO 148 PSI
11. KIND OF SERVICE PIPE CEMENT LINED CAST IRON,
COPPER, DUCTILE IRON
12. SIZE OF SERVICE PIPE
13. NUMBER OF SERVICE TAPS ADDED THIS YEAR 29
14. NUMBER OF SERVICE TAPS NOW IN USE 7,928
15. NUMBER OF METERS INSTALLED 129
During FY18, a new 8-inch water main was installed in Greene Street near building #350. This
section main had previously ruptured on several occasions, creating the need for replacement. The
Water Department is planning to replace the main line in Sylvan Terrace in FY19.
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DRINKING WATER TREATMENT PLANT (DWTP)
& BOOSTER PUMPING STATIONS
Finished Water Pumped FY2018
Months Million Gallons (MG)
July 2017 122.857
Aug 135.552
Sept 109.939
Oct 91.866
Nov 74.509
Dec 75.256
Jan 2018 80.495
Feb 67.220
Mar 75.812
Apr 74.728
May 90.598
June 123.724
Total 1,122.556
Average daily consumption: 3.075 MG/day
Max day pumping: June 18, 2018 5.668 MG
Largest pumping period: June 17-23, 2018 33.19
Throughout this fiscal year many repairs and improvements were made within the DWTP,
Booster Pump Stations (BPS) and Storage Tanks. The following are just a few of the projects
completed:
New communication system installed for remote water stations;
Installed new fluoride tanks
Passed the requirements to be recertified for bacterial sampling in our lab;
Continue upgrading lighting with LED fixtures at the Water Treatment Plant ;
Construction completed on the new SCADA system.
Demolition of the Old North Station completed.
CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM (CCCP)
The program is ongoing annually in accordance with the Department of Environmental Protection,
ultimately responsible for all actions regarding this program to insure that it is managed and
maintained correctly according to Federal & State Laws. No cross connection violations were
Town Report FY 2017 Division of Public Works
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detected in FY 18 thus the program is extremely successful in keeping our water safe from outside
contaminated sources. Six hundred and fifty seven (657) devices were successfully tested.
In North Andover, sewage is designed to flow in three divisions: The East Side Drainage Area
with its trunk sewer following Lake Cochichewick to the Merrimack River; the West Side
Drainage Area with two trunk sewers: one on Waverly Road, Mass Ave, Beverly Street and Sutton
Street, the other along the Shawsheen River; and the Central Drainage Area bounded by Waverly
Road, Middlesex Street, and Main Street. All sewerage from the Town is treated at the Greater
Lawrence Sewage Treatment Plant before being discharged to the Merrimack River. There are
90.97 miles of sewers in the North Andover Sewerage System with 5,935 house connections.
SIZE OF
SEWERS (INCHES) 36 30 27 24 21 18
LENGTH OF 440 10,179 4,171 19,359 7,939 19,992
SEWERS (FEET)
SIZE OF
SEWERS (INCHES) 15 12 10 8 6
LENGTH OF 2,889 43,785 11,073 279,173 82,154
SEWERS (FEET)
A plan to reduce ground water and surface water from entering the sewer system, known as inflow
and infiltration (I/I) was submitted to DEP and approved.
SEWER PUMP STATION (SPS)
The Town has the responsibility of maintaining twenty-two sewer pump stations (SPS). These
stations are scattered throughout the town and assist the low lying areas in pumping the sewerage
to a higher location so that it will eventually reach the Greater Lawrence Sanitary District for
treatment.
As with anything mechanical, repairs were made to the stations throughout the year. The following
is a few projects that occurred during the year.
New pump installed at the Meeting House pumping station.
.
New generator installed at the Holly Ridge pump station.
Town Report FY 2017 Division of Public Works
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SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING
In September, JRM Hauling of Peabody became the new solid waste collection and transportation
contractor. A total of 8,533 tons of solid waste was delivered to the Wheelabrator facility on Holt
Road. The division also coordinated removal of the Earth Day clean-up that was conducted by
volunteers and two household hazardous waste collection days. Fall leaf pickup, spring brush
cleanup and Christmas tree pickup were also conducted in this fiscal year. To help decrease the
amount of solid waste, Simply Recycling continued curbside collection of textiles.
efforts to promote
and enhance recycling continued to be very successful in the past fiscal year. Programs to improve
education and outreach, increase school recycling volumes, collect all numbered plastic curbside,
and not allow visible cardboard and paper to be placed in the trash have appreciably decreased
solid waste tonnage and increased recycling tonnage.
Weekly collection of single stream recyclables has been very successful with increased annual
recycling participation. Appliance pick-up and operation of a drop off center for recycling at the
TBI Facility, 210 Holt Road by our contractor, Northside Carting continues. Further, the DPW
continues to provide drop off three days per week for yard waste at the Cyr Recycling Facility on
Sharpeners Pond Road.
A total of 2,384 tons of yard waste, paper, glass, tin, aluminum and plastic were recycled in this
fiscal year.
The roads program continued this year, in part, with approximately $800,000 funding from the
program and supplemental local funds. Prioritization of the improvements
continued with the use of an outside consultant that prepared a pavement management plan which
investigated all roads in Town, rated condition of roads, identified repair methods, and costs.
Using the pavement Management process we have been following a program that establishes a
priority for how funds are directed to types of roads. The arterial and collector roads are
improved with Chapter 90 money and then local funding is directed to the local streets such as
neighborhood streets that never seem to get improved. Below is a list of the streets improved in
FY 2018 which amounted to approximately 3.8 miles of improvements.
PAVED ROADWAYS FY 2018
STREET LOCATION
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In addition to road paving, pavement markings were updated along with safety and sidewalk
repairs were constructed to portions of Waverly Road, Merrimack Street, Little Street, and
Bradstreet Road. In addition, construction for the High-Water-Elm Street intersection realignment
was started and included making repairs to the deteriorating drainage system located on those
streets and updating the sidewalks within the intersection.
The Engineering Department is involved in major endeavors, along with the day-to-day requests
for information from town boards, businesses, developers, and residents. The Department
provided reviews, comments, and engineering input on various projects before the Planning
Board, Board of Appeals, and Conservation Commission and worked on compliance with the
Environmental Pollution Agency storm-water permit.
The Department is continuing with its efforts to convert paper plans to electronic format and file
them within its database. Some of these plans have been imported into our GIS. We are also
working on increasing the functionality of GIS for the management and record keeping needs of
the DPW.
The Engineering Department also assisted with coordinating the construction and site work for
the new ABECC kindergarten building and helped coordinate with the different private utilities
to remove the existing utility poles and install all new underground cables.
As part of the Lake Cochichewick clean-up around the shoreline, the Department coordinated the
demolition of the Old North Pump station building and the cleanup and restoration of the area.
This area will be used in the future for boat storage for residents looking to boat on the Lake.
Boat racks are proposed to be constructed and placed within this area for use by residents with a
valid boat permit. The reuse of this area is being permitted with the Conservation Commission.
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Our skyworker bucket truck was active in this fiscal year including pruning, removal and planting.
trees throughout Town. Christmas trees were chipped in January and a large amount of brush was
chipped during the curbside spring cleanup conducted in April.
Our tree department crews again worked with the various Committees in many ways throughout
the year: Christmas lights were put up in the Old Center Common as well as the downtown area
which made for a wonderful and festive display, flags were put up along Mass. Ave and Main
th
Street for the 4 of July celebration and veterans day, and wreaths were hung along these same
streets for the Christmas holiday.
5.0 acres;
American Legion Beach, 1.4 acres; Carl Thomas Playground, 4.7 acres; Aplin Playground, 1.8
acres; McEvoy Playground, 4.1 acres, Reynolds Playground 3.0 acres; the Gallagher Field at the
Town Farm 2.5 acres, the Cyr Recreation Area, 10.3 acres and the new Foster Farm Fields 6.0
acres. This brings the total number of acres to 43.5. As part of the Playground Master Plan, new
swing sets and playground equipment were installed at Drummond Playground.
The parks area consists of the Center Common, 8.1 acres; training grounds, 1.9 acres; Memorial
Park, 2.7 acres; Old Burying Ground, 1 acre; Historical Society Plot; Farrington Burying Grounds;
and 20 small plots at street intersections a total of 15 acres. All park areas were maintained, and
mowed an average of once per week. Triangles at various locations were maintained and mowed.
In addition to Town crew work, the Department oversaw the Adopt-an-Island program that help
beautify and maintain several locations throughout the Town.
School ground areas consists of the Thomson School, 3.00 acres; Kittredge School, 6.57 acres;
Franklin School, 8.77 acres; Sargent School 15 acres; North Andover Middle School and Atkinson
School, 38.34 acres; and the High School, 44.52 acres a total of 115.20 acres. Baseball fields,
track and field facilities, field hockey, soccer, lacrosse, and football fields were maintained for
competitive school events and for youth and adult athletic events.
Our thanks to all the volunteer organizations for funding programs, making improvements and for
providing their time and effort in maintaining and improving our playing fields.
Respectfully submitted,
Division of Public Works
Town Report FY 2017 Division of Public Works
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North Andover Housing Authority
As the Executive Director of NAHA, I am pleased to submit on behalf of the North
Andover Housing Authority Board of annual report. This report
has been prepared in accordance with Chapter 121B of the General Laws of Massachusetts,
which govern housing authorities.
The Housing Authority owns and manages 297 income based rental units of Public
Housing in North Andover. The Authority-owned units are distributed in six elderly and two
family developments, which consist of:
State funded:
Fountain Drive 40 units of elderly/handicapped
Bingham Way 42 units of elderly/handicapped
Foulds Terrace 52 units of elderly/handicapped
20 units of elderly/handicapped
10 units of congregate housing
(Family) Housing 14 two bedroom family units
10 three bedroom family units
Ashland Street 4 three bedroom family units
Federally funded:
McCabe Court 45 units of elderly/handicapped
Morkeski Meadows 60 units of elderly/handicapped
Public Housing units administered by the North Andover Housing Authority are subject to the
following income limits:
State Federal(50% below AMI)
1 person household $50,350 $33,450
2 57,550 38,200
3 64,750 43,000
4 71,900 47,750
5 77,700 51,550
6 83,450 55,400
7 89,200 59,200
8 or more 94,950 63,050
The state minimum age requirement for elderly is 60, or handicapped. The federal
minimum age requirement for elderly is 62, or handicapped. The minimum head of household
age for family housing is 18 or over. Neither program has an asset limit. Income from assets is
added to total income and that must remain within the above thresholds. North Andover
residents and people who work in North Andover receive a preference for these programs.
In addition to owned units, the Authority also administers rental subsidy programs through the
use of Federal and State funds. These programs are designed to provide a subsidy for housing to
eligible elderly/handicapped, families, and single individuals. The Authority currently
administers 133 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and 4 Mass Rental Vouchers (MRVP).
The Authority offers the Family Self-Sufficiency Program (FSS) to those individuals
participating in the Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. FSS is a HUD funded social
service program designed to promote employment and increase assets for families receiving
Section 8 rental subsidies. During a five to seven year period, participants work individually
with a case-manager on such goals as education, money management, job training, childcare,
transportation, and homeownership education. A key component of the FSS Program is the
establishment of an escrow or savings account that accumulates as earned income increases.
Families receive the funds after they successfully complete the program. Many FSS families
have used their escrow to purchase homes. FSS is unique because of its individual approach to
supporting families and is one of the few asset building government programs in existence.
Future Plans/Goals:
Continued Modernization improvements to housing authority properties
Increase affordable housing opportunities
Educate residents on available community resources and services
Partner with local colleges to provide ongoing social work internships for social service
coordination for residents
Maintain smoke free properties
Increase landlord participation in section 8 program through incentives and education
Promote community and intergenerational activities for the elderly through partnerships
with area providers
Partner with the private and public sector to maximize services and resources for
residents
Provide financial education to housing authority residents and Section 8 participants to
promote financial independence
Promote home-ownership education for public housing tenants and Section 8
participants
The North Housing Authority is dedicated to serving the housing needs of the community.
The mission of the North Andover Housing Authority is to promote adequate and affordable
housing, economic opportunity, and a suitable living environment free from discrimination.
Working together with the staff, board of commissioners, residents, and community members, the
North Andover Housing Authority strives to create neighborhoods where residents continue to be
a valuable part of the community. NAHA is diligently working to improve and preserve our
current properties/affordable housing in North Andover as well as working to increase our
housing stock to create more affordable units in North Andover.
Respectfully Submitted,
Cathy Hoog, PHM, LMHC, LMFT
Mary Beth Soucy-Larkin, Chairman
Stephen Long, Assistant Chairman
Edward Capodilupo, Secretary
Madeleine Sutcliffe, State Appointee, Treasurer
Francis McCarty, Member
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS
FY 2018
In FY18, 275 feet of 8-inch ductile iron pipe were installed. The water distribution system now
consists of: 149.41 miles of main pipe; 6 twelve-inch check valves; 4 twelve-inch altitude valves;
5 twenty-four-inch butterfly valves; 567 twelve-inch, 4 ten-inch, 1118 eight-inch, 1892 six-inch,
and 4 four-inch gate valves; with 1,541 public hydrants.
SIZE OF PIPE (INCHES) 24 12 10 8 6 4
LENGTH OF PIPE (FEET) 1917 278,341 7,615 412,564 81,159 684
There were installed in FY18 either wholly or partially, twenty-nine water services. Four fire
hydrants were replaced. Ten water main breaks or leaks were repaired. Hydrants were repaired,
flagged and painted as necessary.
STATISTICS RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM
1. KIND OF PIPE CAST IRON, DUCTILE IRON, HDPE
2. SIZES
3. EXTENDED DURING THE YEAR (FEET) 275
4. DISCONTINUED (FEET) 275
5. TOTAL NUMBER OF HYDRANTS ADDED DURING THE YEAR 0
6. TOTAL NUMBER OF HYDRANTS NOW IN USE 1,541
7. NUMBER OF STOP GATES NOW IN USE 3,599
8. NUMBER OF STOP GATES SMALLER THAN 4 INCHES 0
9. NUMBER OF BLOWOFFS 6
10. RANGE OF PRESSURE ON MAINS 40 TO 148 PSI
11. KIND OF SERVICE PIPE CEMENT LINED CAST IRON,
COPPER, DUCTILE IRON
12. SIZE OF SERVICE PIPE
13. NUMBER OF SERVICE TAPS ADDED THIS YEAR 29
14. NUMBER OF SERVICE TAPS NOW IN USE 7,928
15. NUMBER OF METERS INSTALLED 129
During FY18, a new 8-inch water main was installed in Greene Street near building #350. This
section main had previously ruptured on several occasions, creating the need for replacement. The
Water Department is planning to replace the main line in Sylvan Terrace in FY19.
Town Report FY 2017 Division of Public Works
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DRINKING WATER TREATMENT PLANT (DWTP)
& BOOSTER PUMPING STATIONS
Finished Water Pumped FY2018
Months Million Gallons (MG)
July 2017 122.857
Aug 135.552
Sept 109.939
Oct 91.866
Nov 74.509
Dec 75.256
Jan 2018 80.495
Feb 67.220
Mar 75.812
Apr 74.728
May 90.598
June 123.724
Total 1,122.556
Average daily consumption: 3.075 MG/day
Max day pumping: June 18, 2018 5.668 MG
Largest pumping period: June 17-23, 2018 33.19
Throughout this fiscal year many repairs and improvements were made within the DWTP,
Booster Pump Stations (BPS) and Storage Tanks. The following are just a few of the projects
completed:
New communication system installed for remote water stations;
Installed new fluoride tanks
Passed the requirements to be recertified for bacterial sampling in our lab;
Continue upgrading lighting with LED fixtures at the Water Treatment Plant ;
Construction completed on the new SCADA system.
Demolition of the Old North Station completed.
CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM (CCCP)
The program is ongoing annually in accordance with the Department of Environmental Protection,
ultimately responsible for all actions regarding this program to insure that it is managed and
maintained correctly according to Federal & State Laws. No cross connection violations were
Town Report FY 2017 Division of Public Works
Page 2 of 6
detected in FY 18 thus the program is extremely successful in keeping our water safe from outside
contaminated sources. Six hundred and fifty seven (657) devices were successfully tested.
In North Andover, sewage is designed to flow in three divisions: The East Side Drainage Area
with its trunk sewer following Lake Cochichewick to the Merrimack River; the West Side
Drainage Area with two trunk sewers: one on Waverly Road, Mass Ave, Beverly Street and Sutton
Street, the other along the Shawsheen River; and the Central Drainage Area bounded by Waverly
Road, Middlesex Street, and Main Street. All sewerage from the Town is treated at the Greater
Lawrence Sewage Treatment Plant before being discharged to the Merrimack River. There are
90.97 miles of sewers in the North Andover Sewerage System with 5,935 house connections.
SIZE OF
SEWERS (INCHES) 36 30 27 24 21 18
LENGTH OF 440 10,179 4,171 19,359 7,939 19,992
SEWERS (FEET)
SIZE OF
SEWERS (INCHES) 15 12 10 8 6
LENGTH OF 2,889 43,785 11,073 279,173 82,154
SEWERS (FEET)
A plan to reduce ground water and surface water from entering the sewer system, known as inflow
and infiltration (I/I) was submitted to DEP and approved.
SEWER PUMP STATION (SPS)
The Town has the responsibility of maintaining twenty-two sewer pump stations (SPS). These
stations are scattered throughout the town and assist the low lying areas in pumping the sewerage
to a higher location so that it will eventually reach the Greater Lawrence Sanitary District for
treatment.
As with anything mechanical, repairs were made to the stations throughout the year. The following
is a few projects that occurred during the year.
New pump installed at the Meeting House pumping station.
.
New generator installed at the Holly Ridge pump station.
Town Report FY 2017 Division of Public Works
Page 3 of 6
SOLID WASTE AND RECYCLING
In September, JRM Hauling of Peabody became the new solid waste collection and transportation
contractor. A total of 8,533 tons of solid waste was delivered to the Wheelabrator facility on Holt
Road. The division also coordinated removal of the Earth Day clean-up that was conducted by
volunteers and two household hazardous waste collection days. Fall leaf pickup, spring brush
cleanup and Christmas tree pickup were also conducted in this fiscal year. To help decrease the
amount of solid waste, Simply Recycling continued curbside collection of textiles.
efforts to promote
and enhance recycling continued to be very successful in the past fiscal year. Programs to improve
education and outreach, increase school recycling volumes, collect all numbered plastic curbside,
and not allow visible cardboard and paper to be placed in the trash have appreciably decreased
solid waste tonnage and increased recycling tonnage.
Weekly collection of single stream recyclables has been very successful with increased annual
recycling participation. Appliance pick-up and operation of a drop off center for recycling at the
TBI Facility, 210 Holt Road by our contractor, Northside Carting continues. Further, the DPW
continues to provide drop off three days per week for yard waste at the Cyr Recycling Facility on
Sharpeners Pond Road.
A total of 2,384 tons of yard waste, paper, glass, tin, aluminum and plastic were recycled in this
fiscal year.
The roads program continued this year, in part, with approximately $800,000 funding from the
program and supplemental local funds. Prioritization of the improvements
continued with the use of an outside consultant that prepared a pavement management plan which
investigated all roads in Town, rated condition of roads, identified repair methods, and costs.
Using the pavement Management process we have been following a program that establishes a
priority for how funds are directed to types of roads. The arterial and collector roads are
improved with Chapter 90 money and then local funding is directed to the local streets such as
neighborhood streets that never seem to get improved. Below is a list of the streets improved in
FY 2018 which amounted to approximately 3.8 miles of improvements.
PAVED ROADWAYS FY 2018
STREET LOCATION
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In addition to road paving, pavement markings were updated along with safety and sidewalk
repairs were constructed to portions of Waverly Road, Merrimack Street, Little Street, and
Bradstreet Road. In addition, construction for the High-Water-Elm Street intersection realignment
was started and included making repairs to the deteriorating drainage system located on those
streets and updating the sidewalks within the intersection.
The Engineering Department is involved in major endeavors, along with the day-to-day requests
for information from town boards, businesses, developers, and residents. The Department
provided reviews, comments, and engineering input on various projects before the Planning
Board, Board of Appeals, and Conservation Commission and worked on compliance with the
Environmental Pollution Agency storm-water permit.
The Department is continuing with its efforts to convert paper plans to electronic format and file
them within its database. Some of these plans have been imported into our GIS. We are also
working on increasing the functionality of GIS for the management and record keeping needs of
the DPW.
The Engineering Department also assisted with coordinating the construction and site work for
the new ABECC kindergarten building and helped coordinate with the different private utilities
to remove the existing utility poles and install all new underground cables.
As part of the Lake Cochichewick clean-up around the shoreline, the Department coordinated the
demolition of the Old North Pump station building and the cleanup and restoration of the area.
This area will be used in the future for boat storage for residents looking to boat on the Lake.
Boat racks are proposed to be constructed and placed within this area for use by residents with a
valid boat permit. The reuse of this area is being permitted with the Conservation Commission.
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Our skyworker bucket truck was active in this fiscal year including pruning, removal and planting.
trees throughout Town. Christmas trees were chipped in January and a large amount of brush was
chipped during the curbside spring cleanup conducted in April.
Our tree department crews again worked with the various Committees in many ways throughout
the year: Christmas lights were put up in the Old Center Common as well as the downtown area
which made for a wonderful and festive display, flags were put up along Mass. Ave and Main
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Street for the 4 of July celebration and veterans day, and wreaths were hung along these same
streets for the Christmas holiday.
5.0 acres;
American Legion Beach, 1.4 acres; Carl Thomas Playground, 4.7 acres; Aplin Playground, 1.8
acres; McEvoy Playground, 4.1 acres, Reynolds Playground 3.0 acres; the Gallagher Field at the
Town Farm 2.5 acres, the Cyr Recreation Area, 10.3 acres and the new Foster Farm Fields 6.0
acres. This brings the total number of acres to 43.5. As part of the Playground Master Plan, new
swing sets and playground equipment were installed at Drummond Playground.
The parks area consists of the Center Common, 8.1 acres; training grounds, 1.9 acres; Memorial
Park, 2.7 acres; Old Burying Ground, 1 acre; Historical Society Plot; Farrington Burying Grounds;
and 20 small plots at street intersections a total of 15 acres. All park areas were maintained, and
mowed an average of once per week. Triangles at various locations were maintained and mowed.
In addition to Town crew work, the Department oversaw the Adopt-an-Island program that help
beautify and maintain several locations throughout the Town.
School ground areas consists of the Thomson School, 3.00 acres; Kittredge School, 6.57 acres;
Franklin School, 8.77 acres; Sargent School 15 acres; North Andover Middle School and Atkinson
School, 38.34 acres; and the High School, 44.52 acres a total of 115.20 acres. Baseball fields,
track and field facilities, field hockey, soccer, lacrosse, and football fields were maintained for
competitive school events and for youth and adult athletic events.
Our thanks to all the volunteer organizations for funding programs, making improvements and for
providing their time and effort in maintaining and improving our playing fields.
Respectfully submitted,
Division of Public Works
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OFFICIAL JANUARY 30, 2018 SPECIAL TOWN MEETING MINUTES
The Special Town Meeting for the Town of North Andover called by a petition of 200 voters was held on
Tuesday January 30, 2018 admitted 2,697 voters. Poll Pads were used for the first time to check in voters. This
electronic process utilized many volunteers to check in voters and apply red wrist bands and distribute red voter
cards. Shuttle buses were provided to assist with satellite parking thanks to Brooks School in North Andover.
Other buses were used to allow the entry of such a substantial turnout. Town Moderator Mark DiSalvo explained
the Town Meeting rules. All official counters were sworn in for those in the North Andover High School
Fieldhouse and an overflow into the High School Auditorium. Logistics were coordinated by the North Andover
Emergency Management members. Kevin Foley was the alternate moderator ably assisted by Assistant Town
Clerk Suzanne Pelich in the auditorium. The Moderator introduced the participants on the stage which included
the Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee, Town Manager Andrew W. Maylor, Special Town Counsel Lauren
Goldberg, IT Coordinator Christopher McClure and Town Clerk Joyce Bradshaw.
Moderator DiSalvo opened the meeting at 7:27PM on a motion by Phil DeCologero, Chairman of the
Board of Selectmen Mr. Moderator, Phil DeCologero, 75 Meadow Lane, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen to
I further move that the Moderator not be required to read articles of the warrant verbatim, but be allowed to refer
to Articles by number and by subject matter or as displayed on the screens; and further that Amendments need
not be read but are to be voted upon as displayed or otherwise provided, in print, to the voters in attendance which
was unanimously approved. Moderator DISalvo informed the meeting that Articles 1 and 2 would be discussed
in tandem but voted separately.
Article 1: Citizen Petition-Prohibition of Non-Medical Marijuana- General Bylaw.
Voted to amend the To
and further to amend the Table of Contents to add said Chapter and Section.
Chapter 135 Marijuana
Section 135-1 Marijuana Establishments
Consistent with G.L. c.94G, § 3(a)(2), all types of non-
G.L. c.94G, §1, including marijuana cultivators, independent testing laboratory, marijuana product
manufacturers, marijuana retailers or any other types of licensed marijuana-related businesses, shall be
prohibited within the Town.
Milton Long, et al.
VOTED JANUARY 30, 2018 YES 1430 NO 1155
APPROVED BY ATTORNEY GENERAL MARCH 27, 2018 AND POSTED APRIL 2, 2018
Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Unfavorable Action
Article 2: Citizen Petition-Prohibition of Non-Medical Marijuana-Zoning Bylaw.
new Section that would provide as follows, and further
to amend the Table of Contents to add said Section.
Section 4.4Prohibited Uses
The following uses are prohibited within all zoning districts of the Town:
1. Marijuana Establishments
Consistent with G.L. c.94G, § 3(a)(2), all types of non-
c.94G, §1, including marijuana cultivators, independent testing laboratory, marijuana product manufacturers,
marijuana retailers or any other types of licensed marijuana-related businesses, shall be prohibited within the
Town.
Milton Long, et al.
Article 2 Defeated on Motion to Withdraw on Unanimous Vote
Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Unfavorable action
Planning Board Recommendation: To be made at Town Meeting
Vote Required: Two-thirds (2/3) vote
Article 3: General Bylaw-Prohibition of Marijuana Retailers, On-Site Consumption of Marijuana,
Marijuana Special Events, and Craft Marijuana Cultivator Cooperatives.
ral Bylaws, by adding the following new chapter:
Chapter 135- Marijuana
1. Prohibition.As authorized by G.L. c. 94G, § 3(a)(2), the Town of North Andover hereby
Craft Marijuana Cultivator Cooperatives, in the Town of North Andover. Such uses are defined in G.L. c. 94G,
§1, et seq.
2. Severability.If any provision, paragraph, sentence or clause of this bylaw shall be held invalid for any reason,
all other provisions shall continue in full force and effect.
3. Enforcement.The penalty for violation of this bylaw shall be $200.00 for each such violation. Each day of the
violation shall constitute a separate offense. In addition to any other applicable remedy, violation of this bylaw
may be enforced by noncriminal disposition in accordance with G.L. c. 40, § 21D. The North Andover Police and
the Building Inspector shall be the enforcing persons.
And further that non-substantive changes to the numbering of this bylaw be permitted in order that it be in
compliance with numbering format of the North Andover General Bylaws,
Board of Selectmen
Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Favorable Action
Vote Required: Majority vote
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Article 4: Amend the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw-To Replace Section 8.13-Temporary
Moratorium on Recreational Marijuana Establishments with Section 8.13-Marijuana Overlay District.
To see in the Town will vote to amend the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw, by replacing Section 8.13
Temporary Moratorium on Recreational Marijuana Establishments and Retailers with the following,
Section 8.13 Marijuana Overlay District
8.13.1 Establishment:
1)
MOD are shown on the Zoning Map on file with the Town Clerk and are described below. Within the
MOD, all requirements of the underlying district(s) remain in effect, except where these regulations
provide an alternative to such requirements.
2) This section 8.13 Marijuana Overlay District is adopted for the purpose of regulating allowed
marijuana uses in North Andover and replacing section 8.13 Temporary Moratorium on Recreational
Marijuana Establishments and Retailers which was adopted at the May 2017 Annual Town Meeting.
Section 8.13 Temporary Moratorium on Recreational Marijuana Establishments and Retailers is
hereby repealed.
3) Land within the MOD may be used for (1) a marijuana establishment as defined within Section 8.13
in which case the requirements set forth in 8.13 shall apply; and/or (2) a use allowed in the underlying
district, in which case the requirements of the underlying district shall apply. At the May 2017 annual
Town Meeting, the Town of North Andover adopted section 8.13 Temporary Moratorium on
Recreational Marijuana Establishments and Retailers, this section 8.13 Marijuana Overlay District is
adopted for the purpose of regulating the allowed marijuana uses in North Andover and replacing the
moratorium. Section 8.13 Temporary Moratorium on Recreational Marijuana Establishments and
Retailers is hereby repealed.
4) If the provisions of the MOD are silent on a zoning regulation, the requirements of the underlying
district shall apply. If the provisions of the MOD conflict with the requirements of the underlying
district, the requirements of the MOD shall apply.
8.13.2 Purpose:
involve marijuana as regulated by General Law chapters 94C, App. §1-1, 94I and 94G, and such uses
which are ancillary to commercial and medical marijuana but not licensed by the Cannabis Control
Commission in locations suitable for lawful marijuana facilities; to minimize adverse impacts of
marijuana related uses or facilities, as defined herein, on adjacent properties, residential neighborhoods,
historic districts, schools, playgrounds, and other locations where minors congregate by regulating the
siting, design, placement, security, and operations of AMU; to protect the health, safety, convenience
and general welfare of the inhabitants of the Town; to provide for a review of plans for uses and
structures in which AMU are allowed; to mitigate the significant impacts, both within the district and in
relation to adjacent properties and streets on pedestrian and vehicular traffic; to minimize the impact on
public services and infrastructure; and, to protect the environmental, unique and historic resources of
the Town, abutting properties, community character, ambiance and aesthetics.
8.13.3 Boundaries: Boundaries of the MOD are shown on the Zoning Map and shall include the following
Map 34, Parcel 17. The MOD shall contain Sub district A and Sub district B.
1) The boundaries of Sub district A are shown on the Zoning Map and shall include the following parcels
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2) The boundaries of Sub district B are shown on the Zoning Map and shall include the parcel as identified
8.13.4 Definitions: where not expressly defined in the Zoning Bylaw, terms used herein shall be interpreted
as defined in General Law chapters 94C, App. §1-1, 94I and 94G and any regulations promulgated
thereunder, and otherwise by their plain language.
1) the following uses are the sole uses allowed in the Town of
North Andover; Independent Testing Laboratory, Medical Marijuana Treatment Center, Limited
Medical Marijuana Treatment Center, Marijuana Cultivator, Marijuana Product Manufacturer, or
Marijuana Research Facility.
2) Best Management Practices: the practices of the industry, including but not limited to; design,
construction, and management, that address the best practices as it relates to a marijuana facility
meeting the requirements of this bylaw.
3) Craft Marijuana Cultivator Cooperative: a marijuana cultivator comprised of residents of the
commonwealth organized as a limited liability company or limited liability partnership under the
laws of the commonwealth, or an appropriate business structure as determined by the Cannabis
package and brand marijuana and marijuana products to deliver marijuana to marijuana
establishments but not to consumers.
4) Independent Testing Laboratory: a laboratory that is licensed by the Commission and is (i)
accredited to the most current International Organization for Standardization 17025 by a third-party
accrediting body that is a signatory to the International Laboratory Accreditation Accrediting
Cooperation mutual recognition arrangement or that is otherwise approved by the commission; (ii)
independent financially from any medical marijuana treatment center or ay licensee or marijuana
establishment for which it conducts a test; and (iii) qualified to test marijuana in compliance with
regulations promulgated by the Commission pursuant to G.L. c. 94G.
5) Limited Medical Marijuana Treatment Center: the premises approved under a medical use
marijuana license limited to the acquisition, cultivation, possession, processing, including
development of related products such as food, tinctures, aerosols, oils or ointments, of marijuana for
the treatment of debilitating medical conditions, or the symptoms thereof and the transfer,
transportation, of marijuana for the benefit of registered qualifying patients in the treatment of
debilitating medical conditions or symptoms thereof, but not selling, distributing, dispensing or
administering marijuana directly to qualifying patients in the treatment of debilitating medical
conditions or symptoms thereof.
6) Marijuana or Marihuana: all parts of any plant of the genus Cannabis, not excepted below and
whether growing or not; the seeds thereof; and resin extracted from any part of the plant; and every
compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture or preparation of the plant, its seeds or resin
shall not include: (1) The mature stalks of the plant, fiber produced from the stalks, oil, or cake made
from the seeds of the plant, any other compound, manufacture, salt, derivative, mixture or
preparation of the mature stalks, fiber, oil, or cake made from the seeds of the plant or the sterilized
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seed of the plant that is incapable of germination; (2) Hemp; or (3) weight of any other ingredient
combined with marijuana to prepare topical or oral administrations, food, drink or other products.
7) Marijuana Cultivator: an entity licensed to cultivate, process and package marijuana, to deliver
marijuana to marijuana establishments and to transfer marijuana to other marijuana establishments,
but not to consumers.
8) Marijuana Establishment: a marijuana cultivator, independent testing laboratory, marijuana
product manufacturer, and marijuana research facility. For the purposes of this section 8.13, a
marijuana establishment shall not include a marijuana retailer or a craft marijuana cultivator
cooperative.
9) Marijuana Product Manufacturer: an entity licensed to obtain, manufacture, process and package
marijuana and marijuana products, to deliver marijuana and marijuana products to marijuana
establishments and to transfer marijuana and marijuana products to other marijuana establishments,
but not to consumers.
10) Marijuana Research Facility: an entity licensed to engage in research projects by the Commission.
11) Marijuana Retailer: an entity licensed to purchase and deliver marijuana and marijuana products
from marijuana establishments and to deliver, sell or otherwise transfer marijuana and marijuana
products to marijuana establishments and to consumers.
12) Medical Marijuana Treatment Center: the premises approved under a medical use marijuana
license for the purpose of the acquisition, cultivation, possession, processing, including development
of related products such as food, tinctures, aerosols, oils or ointments, of marijuana for the treatment
of debilitating medical conditions, or the symptoms thereof and the transfer, transportation, sale
distribution, dispensing or administration of marijuana for the benefit of registered qualifying
patients in the treatment of debilitating medical conditions or symptoms thereof.
13) Medical Use of Marijuana: the acquisition, cultivation, possession, processing, including
development of related products such as food, tinctures, aerosols, oils or ointments, transfer,
transportation, sale distribution, dispensing or administration of marijuana for the benefit of
registered qualifying patients in the treatment of debilitating medical conditions or the symptoms
thereof.
8.13.5. Prohibited Uses:
1) As authorized by G. L. c. 94G, marijuana retailers and marijuana craft cultivator cooperative are
prohibited from locating or operating within the Town of North Andover.
2) Within Sub district B, a medical marijuana treatment center is a prohibited use.
8.13.6 Permitted Uses:
1) The following uses, as authorized under General Law chapters 94C, 94G and 94I, may be permitted
in the Town of North Andover through a Special Permit granted by the Planning Board (the SPGA:
Independent Testing Laboratory, Marijuana Cultivator, Marijuana Product Manufacturer, Marijuana
research facility, Limited Medical Marijuana Treatment Center and Medical Marijuana Treatment
Center. Such uses shall be referred collectively as AMU and may be allowed by special permit either
in combination with each other or singly. Any AMU allowed in North Andover pursuant to this
section, Section 8.13, shall be considered a new use, not a continuation of a pre-existing use. Any use
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involving marijuana which is not permitted pursuant to this section, Section 8.13, is prohibited within
the Town of North Andover.
2) An AMU shall only be permitted subject to the following conditions: 1) the applicant shall provide a
performance bond for odor control, security measures, noise and any other specific condition that may
be necessary due to the size of the project and other public health and safety concerns, 2) the applicant
shall file its annual state license renewal application and license with the SPGA, 3) the site shall be
subject to an annual inspection for compliance with the terms and conditions of the special permit, and
4) the applicant shall provide a bond or an amount in escrow for the cost of dismantling the AMU.
3) A Limited Medical Marijuana Treatment Center is an allowed use in Sub- district B, but not in Sub-
district A.
4) A Medical Marijuana Treatment Center is an allowed use in Sub-district A.
5) Within Sub-district B, any special permit issued for an AMU for Marijuana Cultivation shall reserve
an area of at least equal to fifteen (15) percent of the gross floor area dedicated to cultivation for
Marijuana Research Facility and such space shall not be used for any other purpose.
8.13.7 Location:
1) An AMU may be permitted in the MOD pursuant to a Special Permit.
2) AMU may not be located within 500 feet of the following existing uses:
a) A public or private elementary, vocational, or secondary school or a public or private college,
junior college, or university;
b) Licensed Child Care Facility;
c) Library;
d) Playground;
e) Public Park;
f) Youth center;
g) Public swimming pool;
h) Video arcade facility; or
i) Similar facility.
3) The distance under this section is measured in a straight line from the nearest point of the property
line of the protected uses identified in Section 8.13.7(2) to the nearest point of the building in which
the proposed AMU is located.
8.13.8 Dimensional Requirements:
1) An AMU shall only be allowed by Special Permit and the Planning Board shall be the Special Permit
Granting Authority (SPGA).
2) The dimensional requirements of the underlying district shall apply to any uses permitted pursuant to
this section.
8.13.9 Specific Siting Review:
The SPGA shall review specific siting criteria unique to AMU uses. Because AMU uses are a part of a new and
developing industry and the impact of siting such uses may have unforeseen impact on the neighborhood and the
site, the SPGA shall review the application to ensure that the applicant has designed the project to comply with
the best practices of the industry and in such a manner that has a minimal detrimental impact on the community.
A third party consultant may be employed to provide analysis of whether the application and these specific siting
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requirements meet the best management practices of the industry and are designed to have a minimal detrimental
impact on the community. An application for a special permit shall include the following:
1) A Community Impact Statement. An analysis of the impact on the Town, including but not limited to,
the surrounding neighborhood in terms of use, architectural consistency, pedestrian movement and
overall character; impacts on nearby historic structures or site; the impact on the interests noted Section
1 of the Zoning Bylaw, and an evaluation of the proposed project's consistency and compatibility with
existing local and regional plans. The Planning Board may employ a third party consultant pursuant
to Section 8.13.10 to evaluate whether the project is designed in a manner to have a minimal impact
on the community and surrounding neighborhood.
2) A Water Use Study. A detailed analysis and data regarding the proposed water use for any AMU. The
analysis shall include details regarding the adequacy of water supply, surface and subsurface drainage
and information regarding how the application complies with all regulations promulgated pursuant to
G.L. c. 94I, 94G, and any other laws or regulations promulgated regarding commercial or medical
marijuana. All aspects of water use and discharge by an AMU but in any event shall be no less
restrictive than those promulgated pursuant to G.L. c. 94C, App. 1 any other relevant regulation or
law. The Planning Board may employ a third party consultant to review the water use study and to
evaluate whether the p
and whether the project is designed in accordance with the current best management practices of the
industry.
3) A Security Measure Report. A description of the security measures, including employee security
policies which comply with all regulations promulgated pursuant to G.L. c. 94I and 94G and any other
laws or regulations promulgated regarding commercial or medical marijuana. Security measures
proposed by an AMU must at least meet the standard set by G.L. c. 94C, App.1. Security measures
proposed by the AMU should be designed in accordance with the best management practices of the
industry. The Planning Board may employ a third party consultant to review the proposed security
measures to evaluate whether the security measures are appropriate for the AMU and are designed in
accordance with the current best practices of the industry.
4) A Transfer of Marijuana Policy. A copy of the policies and procedures for the transfer, acquisition,
or sale of marijuana which shall comply with the regulations promulgated pursuant to G.L. c. 94I and
94G and any other laws or regulations promulgated regarding commercial or medical marijuana.
Policies and procedures for the transfer of marijuana must at least meet the standards set by G.L. c.
94G and any further regulations established by the Town which shall be no less restrictive than those
promulgated by the general laws and regulations. The Planning Board may employ a third party
consultant to review the proposed policies and procedures regarding the transfer of marijuana to
evaluate whether the policies and procedures are appropriate for the AMU and are designed in
accordance with best management practices of the industry.
5) A Waste Management Report. A copy of proposed waste management procedures. Such proposal
shall ensure safe disposal of waste, promote recycling and comply with the regulations promulgated
pursuant to G.L. c. 94I and 94G and any other laws or regulations promulgated regarding commercial
or medical marijuana. Policies and procedures for waste management must at least meet the standards
set by G.L. c. 94Gand any further regulations established by the Town which shall be no less
restrictive than those promulgated by the general laws and regulations. The Planning Board may
employ a third party consultant to review the proposed policies and procedures regarding the transfer
of marijuana to evaluate whether the policies and procedures are appropriate for the AMU and are
designed in accordance with best management practices of the industry.
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6) An Energy and Environmental Standards Report. A detailed analysis of how the project meets the
energy and environmental standards approved by the State regulatory authority which shall comply
with the regulations promulgated pursuant to G.L. c. 94I and 94G and any other laws or regulations
promulgated regarding commercial or medical marijuana. Policies and procedures for energy and
environmental standards must at least meet the standards set by G.L. c. 94G and any further
regulations established by the Town which shall be no less restrictive than those promulgated by the
general laws and regulations. The Planning Board may employ a third party consultant to review the
proposed policies and procedures regarding the transfer of marijuana to evaluate whether the policies
and procedures are appropriate for the AMU and are designed in accordance with the best management
practices of the industry.
7) An Odor Analysis and Report. A detailed analysis as to how the project meets the odor control
standards as required by the State regulatory authority which complies with the regulations
promulgated pursuant to G. L. c. 94I and 94G and any other laws or regulations promulgated regarding
commercial or medical marijuana. Policies and procedures for Odor Control must at least meet the
standards set by G.L. c. 94G and regulations promulgated thereunder and any further regulations
established by the Town which shall be no less restrictive than those promulgated by the general laws
and regulations. The Planning Board may employ a third party consultant to review the proposed
policies and procedures regarding the transfer of marijuana to evaluate whether the policies and
procedures are appropriate for the AMU and are designed in accordance with the best management
practices of the industry.
8) Construction and Implementation Management Plan. A plan which sets out the sequence and dates of
all aspects of the project. For each milestone designated, the applicant shall submit a statement of
compliance to the Town Planner. Noncompliance with the timing or the sequence in the plan shall
stay any further construction of the project or operation of the use until such time as the project is
brought into compliance with the Plan. The Construction and Implementation Management Plan must
at least meet the standards set by G.L. c. 94G and any further regulations established by the Town
which shall be no less restrictive than those promulgated by the general laws and regulations.. The
Planning Board may employ a third party consultant to review the proposed construction management
plan to evaluate whether it is appropriate for the AMU and is designed in accordance with the best
management practices of the industry.
9) Regulatory Waivers. A description of any waivers or variances of the requirements of the State
licensing and registration authorities granted to or sought by the AMU.
8.13.10 Application Requirements.
The following items are required submittals to complete a Special Permit application:
1) The name and address of each owner of the facility/operation;
2) Evidence that the Applicant has site control and the right to use the site for a facility in the form of a
deed or valid purchase and sale agreement, or, in the case of a lease, a notarized statement from the
ave the same meaning as
lot, plot or parcel;
3) A copy of the provisional, final registration, or license issued by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts
for the proposed AMU, to the extent applicable;
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4)A detailed floor plan of the premises of the proposed AMU that identifies the square footage available
and describes the functional areas of the AMU and the specific uses of those areas. The detailed floor
plans should indicate that the best practices for building and facility design have been incorporated;
5) Detailed site plans that include the following information:
a) Drawings prepared at a scale of one inch equals forty feet (1"=40') or larger, or at a scale as
approved in advance by the Town Planner. Revised plans shall contain a notation listing and
describing all revisions, additions, and deletions made to the originally submitted plans and
the date of each.
b) All site plans shall be prepared by a certified architect, landscape architect, and/or a civil
engineer registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. All landscape plans shall be
prepared by a certified landscape architect registered in the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts. All building elevations shall be prepared by a certified architect registered in
the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. All storm water management plans and drainage
calculations shall be stamped and signed by a Professional Engineer licensed to conduct such
work in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
c) All site plans shall contain specific details as to:
I. North Arrow/Location Map: A north arrow and a location map showing surrounding
roadways and land uses adjacent to the site (1"=1500'). Location Map should show at
least one intersection of two existing Town roadways.
II. Survey of Lot/Parcel: A boundary survey conforming to the requirements of the
Essex County Registry of Deeds Office. The survey shall be dated and include any
revision made to the survey or site plan. Any change in the survey shall be recorded
before site plan approval may be granted.
III. Name/Description of Project: The name of the development and the names, addresses
and telephone numbers of the project listing tenants, land uses, development phases,
or other pertinent information necessary to evaluate the proposed development plan.
IV. Easements/Legal Conditions: Identification of easement(s) or legal encumbrances(s)
that are related to the sites physical development, and a listing of any condition(s)
placed upon the site by the Board of Appeals, Planning Board, Conservation
Commission, or any public body or agency, with the authority to place conditions on
the sites development.
V. Topography: The present and proposed topography of the site, utilizing two foot (2')
contour intervals.
parcel as it appears on the most current Town of North Andover topographic mapping
shall also be shown.
VI. Zoning Information: All applicable Zoning Bylaw information shall be provided
regarding the site's development. This information shall be placed in a table and list
all parking, setbacks, percent of lot coverage, floor-area-ratio, number of dwelling
units, total amount of square feet, size of signs and any other applicable zoning
information necessary for the proper review of the site plan by the Town Planner and
Planning Board.
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VII.Drainage Area Map: A drainage area map showing pre and post construction
watersheds, sub watersheds and storm water flow paths, including municipal drainage
system flows.
VIII. Storm water Management Plan: A Storm water Management Plan prepared in
accordance with the latest version of the Massachusetts Storm water Handbook and
additional criteria established herein and demonstrating full compliance with the
Massachusetts Storm water Standards and the North Andover Storm water
Management and Erosion Control Regulations promulgated under Chapter 160 of the
Town Bylaws (Storm water Management and Erosion Control Bylaw).
IX. Building Location: Identification of all existing and proposed structure(s) located on
the site. The number of stories, overall height in feet and gross floor area in square feet
of all structure shall be indicated.
X. Building Elevation: A drawing of the exterior of the building, as viewed from the
front (street view), sides and rear must be submitted. This drawing must be at least 8"
x 11" in size.
XI. Location of Parking/Walkways: Identification of the location of all existing and
proposed parking and walkways areas, including curb cuts that will be used to access
the site from adjacent roadways, or access point.
XII. Location of Wetlands/Notice of Intent: All resource areas as defined in M.G.L. Chapter
131, Section 40 and/or the Town of North Andover Wetland Protection Bylaw (Ch.
178), shall be shown on the site plan. If applicable, the applicant shall file a Notice of
Intent with NACC concurrently with the application to the Planning Board for Special
Permit.
XIII. Location of Walls/Signs: Identification of the location, height and materials to be
used for all retaining walls and signs located on the site. Signs will be reviewed using
the guidelines set forth in Section 6.7 (H) of the Zoning Bylaw. No sign shall exceed
the size limitations of those signs allowed under the North Andover alcohol beverages
regulations.
XIV. Location of Roadways/Drives: Identification of all right-of-ways and driveways
including the type of curb and gutter to be used, and their dimensions. Distances to all
the nearest roadways and/or curb cuts shall be shown for both sides of any streets which
is adjacent to the site.
XV. Outdoor Storage/Display Areas: Identification of the location and type of outdoor
storage and display areas on the site.
XVI. Landscaping Plan: The general outline of existing vegetation, wooded areas, significant
trees, unique species and/or tree clusters and the extent of all vegetation, wooded areas,
significant mature trees (>12 inches DBH), unique species and/or tree clusters to be
removed and identification of the location and landscape schedule of all perimeter and
interior landscaping, including but not limited to proposed paving materials for
walkways, fences, stonewalls and all planting materials to be placed on the site. Any
landscaping required by the Town Bylaws shall be indicated on the site plan in tabular
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form showing the amount required and the amount provided. The following minimum
screening and landscaping requirements shall apply and be shown on the plan:
i. A strip of land at least six (6) feet wide (may be part of required yard setbacks) with
trees or shrubs densely planted, to create at least an impervious screen, at least four
(4) feet high at the time of planting and which are of a type that may be commonly
expected to form a year round impervious screen at least five (5) feet high within
three years.
ii. If a natural screen as described in item (a) above cannot be attained, a wall or fence of
uniform appearance at least five (5) feet high above finished grade will be allowed.
Such a wall and/or fence may be perforated, provided that not more than 25% of the
face is open.
iii. All required screening, as described in items (a) and (b) above, shall be maintained in
good condition at all times. Such screening may be interrupted by entrances or exits,
and shall have no signs attached thereto other than those permitted in the district.
iv. On at least three sides of the perimeter of an outdoor parking lot, there shall be
planted at least one tree for every thirty (30) linear feet. In the interior part of an
outdoor parking lot where two rows of parking spaces containing a total of 10 or
more parking spaces face each other, a landscaped open space not less than 6 feet in
width shall be provided. The landscaped strip may be provided either; 1) between the
rows of parking spaces parallel to the aisle or, 2) in two or more strips parallel to the
spaces and extending from the aisle serving one row of spaces to the aisle serving the
other row of spaces, as illustrated below. Trees required by this section shall be at
least 3.5 inches in diameter at a height four feet above the ground at time of planting
and shall be of a species characterized by suitability and hardiness for location in
parking lot. To the extent practicable, existing trees shall be retained and used to
satisfy this section. The following graphics are intended as illustrations and examples
only and have not been incorporated into the requirements of this Bylaw. (See graphic
after Tables and Footnotes at end of Bylaw).
XVII. Refuse Areas: Identification of the location of each outdoor refuse storage area,
including the method of storage and screening. All refuse areas must be fully
enclosed. Security measures demonstrating that the refuse storage area will be secure
from access and tampering.
XVIII. Lighting Facilities: Identification of the proposed illumination, indicating the
direction and the degree of illumination offered by the proposed lighting facilities,
including an example of the light fixture to be used. All artificial lighting used to
illuminate any commercial or industrial parking lot, loading bay or driveway shall
have underground wiring and shall be so arranged that all direct rays from such
lighting falls entirely within the parking, loading or driveway area, and shall be
shielded or recessed so as not to shine upon abutting properties or streets.
XIX. Traffic Impact Study: Identification of existing traffic levels, along with the expected
traffic impacts to occur based upon the proposed project. Projects which access state
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highways, a traffic impact study shall be filed with MEPA concurrently with the SPGA
review. A copy of the MEPA study shall be filed with the application to the SPGA.
XX. Commonwealth Review: Any information required and submitted to any agency of
the Commonwealth, shall be filed with the SPGA upon the initial submission of the
project for Board review.
XXI. Utilities: All utilities, including water line locations, sewer line locations and profiles,
and storm drainage systems.
XXII. Fiscal Impact: Projections of costs rising from increased demand for public services
and infrastructure; provisions of benefits from increased tax revenues, employment
and infrastructure improvements; and impacts on adjacent property values.
XXIII. Emergency Procedures: A copy of the emergency procedures comply with all
regulations promulgated pursuant to G.L. c. 94I and 94G but in any event shall be no
less restrictive than those promulgated pursuant to G.L. c. 94C.
XXIV. Waiver: When in the opinion of the SPGA, the alteration, reconstruction of an
existing structure or new use or change in use will not have a significant impact both
within the site and in relation to adjacent properties and streets; on pedestrian and
vehicular traffic; public services and infrastructure; environmental, unique and
historic resources; abutting property and community needs, the Planning Board may
determine that submission of one or more of the application filing requirements may
be waived.
6) The Application must demonstrate compliance with the requirements for parking and loading
spaces, for lot size, frontage, yards and heights and coverage of buildings, and all other provisions of
this Bylaw;
7) Convenience and safety of vehicular and pedestrian movement off the site, if vehicular and pedestrian
traffic off-site can reasonably be expected to be substantially affected by on-site changes;
8) Adequacy as to the arrangement and the number of parking and loading spaces in relation to the
proposed use of the premises, including designated parking for home delivery vehicle(s), as applicable;
9) Design and appearance of proposed buildings, structures, freestanding signs, screening and
landscaping;
10) The SPGA shall refer copies of the application to the Building Department, Fire Department, Police
Department, Board of Health, the Conservation Commission, and the Department of Public Works.
These boards/departments shall review the application and shall submit their written
recommendations. Failure to make recommendations within 35 days of referral of the application
shall be deemed lack of opposition;
11) Outside Consultants and Review Fees: The SPGA may retain third party consultant to review the
review. An outside consultant review escrow deposit shall accompany the Application for Special
Permit.
include legal counsel. The initial escrow deposit amount shall be set by the SPGA. Any unexpended
monies in the escrow account will be returned to the Applicant only after all obligations are
satisfied. Failure to fulfill escrow requirements may render an Application incomplete and be
considered sufficient grounds for its denial.
12) An application for an AMU shall be deemed to satisfy the requirements for a Site Plan Review as
described in Section 8.3.
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8.13.11Findings of the SPGA
After notice and public hearing and consideration of application materials, consultant reviews, public comments,
and the recommendations of other town boards and departments, the SPGA may act upon such a permit. The
Special Permit Granting Authority shall only issue a Special Permit for AMU if it finds that:
1) The application meets the requirements of Section 10.31 of the Zoning Bylaw; and,
2) The following findings are also a prerequisite to the SPGA granting a permit:
a) The AMU is designed to minimize any adverse visual or economic impacts on abutters and
other parties in interest.
b) The AMU has received a provisional or final registration and has received all other required
permits, licenses and approvals from all applicable agencies within the Commonwealth of
Massachusetts and is in compliance with all applicable state laws and regulations and all
appropriate sections of the Zoning Bylaw;
c) Where applicable, the AMU meets the following requirements:
I. Abutting properties are protected from detrimental site characteristics.
II. The unique or important natural, historic or scenic features are protected.
III. The refuse disposal methods are adequate.
IV. The proposed sewage disposal and water supply systems within and adjacent to
the site are adequate to serve the proposed use.
V. The proposed drainage system is adequate to mitigate runoff increases and protect
water quality.
VI. The landscaping adequately screens the adjacent uses, provides street trees,
landscape islands in the parking lot and a landscape buffer along the street
frontage. Landscape design is based on soil, light and other site specific
conditions. Plant species were chosen for their ability to thrive in the post-
development soil, water and use conditions of the site without significant
supplemental water or fertilizer, once established. Plant species are native to
inland Essex County or shall be cultivars of these native species.
VII. The soil erosion plan and any plan for protection of steep slopes, both during and
after construction are adequate.
VIII. Adjacent properties are protected from intrusion of outside lighting by minimizing
the lighting, including parking lot and building exterior lighting.
IX. The proposed development must not present a demonstrable adverse impact on
the surrounding area resulting from excessive noise, dust, smoke, or vibration
which are higher than levels now experienced from uses permitted in the
surrounding area.
X. Buildings and or facilities are built to the specifications of the best practices in the
industry. The buildings are located within setbacks, placement of parking
landscaping and entrances and exits with surrounding buildings and development.
XI. The buildings relate harmoniously to each other in architectural style, the location
and building exits and entrances.
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XII.Screening is provided for storage areas, loading docks, dumpsters, rooftop
equipment, utility buildings and similar features.
XIII. Electric, telephone, cable, and other such lines and equipment are underground.
XIV. The scale, massing and detailing of buildings are compatible with those prevalent
in the surrounding area.
XV. The location and number of curb cuts are minimized to reduce turning
movements, and hazardous exits and entrances.
XVI. Access to adjoining properties is appropriate. Internal circulation and egress
provides for traffic safety.
XVII. The project complies with the criteria, specifications, and performance standards
of the most recent version of Massachusetts Storm water Management Standards
and accompanying Storm water Management Handbook. The Lake
Cochichewick Watershed Area shall be considered a Critical Area in terms of
applicability of the standards.
XVIII. The requirements and criteria outlined in Sections 7.0 through 10.0 of the North
Andover Storm water Management and Erosion Control Regulations promulgated
under Chapter 160 of the Town Bylaws (Storm water Management and Erosion
Control Bylaw).
XIX. The AMU has an appropriate impact on the surrounding neighborhood in terms of
use, architectural consistency, pedestrian movement and overall character;
impacts on nearby historic structures or site; and an evaluation of the proposed
project's consistency and compatibility with existing local and regional plans.
XX. The AMU has an appropriate plan for water which is designed in accordance with
the best management practices of the industry.
XXI. The AMU has an appropriate plan for security which is designed in accordance
with the best practices of the industry.
XXII. The AMU has an appropriate plan for the transfer of marijuana which is designed
in accordance with the best management practices of the industry.
XXIII. The AMU has an appropriate plan for waste management which is designed in
accordance with the best practices of the industry.
XXIV. The AMU has an appropriate plan for energy and environmental impact which is
designed in accordance with the best management practices of the industry.
XXV. The AMU has an appropriate plan for odor control/mitigation which is designed
in accordance with the best management practices of the industry.
XXVI. The AMU has an appropriate plan for management of the timing and sequencing
of the construction, commencement of operations and Management Plan provides
adequate plans, specifications, and sequencing to insure that the project will be
completed in compliance with the approved plans and specifications.
8.13.12 A special permit shall only be granted with the concurring vote of four members, of the SPGA. A
special permit application that does not include all the materials or information required in this section,
or has failed to adhere to the procedures as required by the bylaw as outlined in this section, or is not in
compliance with Town General Bylaws, or includes plans that have been drawn incorrectly or in such
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form that the SPGA is unable to determine what information is being presented for review, or the
applicants have failed to incorporate and adhere to condition(s) for approval granted by a Town Board,
Department or Commission, or requirements called for by a state or federal agency, which has proper
authority upon which to place conditions on a matter before the SPGA may be grounds for denial by the
SPGA.
8.13.13 The SPGA shall render a decision within ninety (90) days of the close of the public hearing and shall
file a written decision with the Town Clerk and other appropriate parties in accordance with the
provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 40A, sec. 9.
The applicant shall be responsible for recording a copy of the decision at the Registry of Deeds. Prior
to the issuance of a building permit, the applicant shall present evidence of such recording to the
Building Inspector. No building permit shall issue until a copy of the Applicant's license to operate is
issued by the Cannabis Control Commission or Department of Public Health, whichever is applicable
has been submitted to the Planning Director.
8.13.14 For the purpose of securing the performance of all proposed work, including landscaping and off-site
improvements, and to secure the ability of the town to remedy any public nuisances created by the
project, the SPGA may require security submitted in the form of a check made out to the Town of
North Andover in an amount determined by the Board to be sufficient to cover the cost of all or any
part of the improvements required and/or to remedy any public nuisances created by the project . The
check will then be placed in an interest bearing account and will be released upon the completion of the
project. The Board, at its discretion, may release partial amounts of the security at certain stages of
construction.
8.13.15 The SPGA shall impose conditions reasonably appropriate to improve site design, traffic flow, public
safety, protect water quality, air quality, signage and significant environmental resources, preserve the
character of the surrounding area, monitor and regulate the impact of the development and growth of the
newly licensed industry and protect the inhabitants of the town from any other secondary effects of the
use that may develop, and otherwise serve the purpose of this section.
1) The hours of operation may be set by the Special Permit Granting Authority, but in no event shall a
facility be open to the public. The hours of operation may be limited by the SPGA.
2) An AMU shall not be located in buildings that contain any medical doctor offices or the offices of any
other professional practitioner authorized to prescribe the use of medical marijuana.
3) The emergency response plan shall be filed with and approved by the Fire Department and Police
Department.
4) No smoking, burning or consumption of any product containing marijuana or marijuana-related
products shall be permitted on the premises of an AMU, unless authorized by the state licensing
authority or in the performance of research and development activities as required for the operation of
its business.
5) All aspects of an AMU relative to the acquisition, cultivation, possession, processing, sales,
distribution, or administration of marijuana, products containing marijuana, related supplies, or
educational materials must take place at a fixed location.
6) Ventilation all facilities shall be ventilated in such a manner that:
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a)No pesticides, insecticides or other chemicals or products used in the cultivation or processing
are dispersed into the outside atmosphere; and
b) No odor from marijuana or its processing can be detected by a person with an unimpaired and
otherwise normal sense of smell at the exterior of the AMU or at any adjoining use or property.
7) The permit holder shall file a copy of any Incident Report if such regulatory authority requires such a
report with the Zoning Enforcement Officer and the SPGA within 24 hours of creation by the
AMU. Such reports may be redacted as necessary to comply with any applicable state or federal laws
and regulations.
8) All Special Permit holders for uses under this section shall provide the Police Department, Fire
Department, Building Commissioner, Board of Health, and Special Permit Granting Authority with
the names, phone numbers, mailing and email addresses of all management staff and key-holders,
including a minimum of two (2) operators or managers of the facilities identified as designated contact
persons to whom notice should be made if there are operating problems associated with any use under
this section. All such contact information shall be updated as needed to keep it current and accurate.
9) The permit holder shall file a copy of any summary cease and desist order, cease and desist order,
quarantine order, summary suspension order, order limiting sales, notice of a hearing, or final action
issued by the state regulatory authority with the Zoning Enforcement Officer and SPGA within 48
hours of receipt by the Applicant.
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regulatory authority.
11) The permit holder shall notify the Zoning Enforcement Officer and SPGA in writing within 48 hours
registration with the state regulatory authority.
8.13.16 Annual Reporting: Each AMU permitted under this Bylaw shall, as a condition of its special permit, file
an annual report with the Special Permit Granting Authority and the Town Clerk no later than January
st
31, providing a copy of all applicable state licenses for the Facility and/or its owners and demonstrate
continued compliance with the conditions of the Special Permit.
8.13.17 Prior to any construction being undertaken in the Town of North Andover, any site or development to
which this section applies shall comply with the regulations of all sections of the Zoning Bylaw as well
as all other applicable Town Bylaws and laws and regulations of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.
8.13.18 Site Alteration: Violation of the Bylaw
For any site where the use requires a special permit, no building permit, site clearing, filling, grading,
material deliveries or construction shall be initiated on any site to which this section applies until a
Special Permit is granted and recorded at the Registry of Deeds.
8.13.19 Revisions to Approved Site Plan
1) Any revisions to the documents or plans submitted and approved as part of a special permit
application shall be submitted to the Town Planner for review. No revisions shall be approved until
the Town Planner receives three (3) copies of the revised plan and the revisions placed on the plan
fall into the following categories:
a) A change of location and layout of any parking area(s), signs, storage or accessory buildings,
provided that no Town Bylaws are violated by the change;
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b) The change in the proposed landscaping plan which does not violate any Town Bylaw;
c) A change of egress and ingress provided the same is in compliance with Town Bylaws and
the requirements of the Commonwealth.
2) The revisions cited above may be completed without further review by SPGA, upon approval by the
Town Planner. The Town Planner may determine that the revisions as shown do not fall into the
categories outlined in this subsection, and that the proposed revisions are in fact substantial and call
for materially different site plan than approved by the SPGA in that changes are called for in the
type, location and manner of the facilities and site improvements to be constructed and shown in the
approved site plan.
3) If the revisions are determined to be substantial and materially different by the Town Planner, the
Town Planner shall direct the applicant to resubmit the special permit to the SPGA in accordance
with the provisions of this section.
8.13.20 The Special Permit shall be limited to the current applicant and shall lapse if the permit holder ceases
operating the AMU.
8.13.21 Prohibition Against Nuisances: No use shall be allowed in the AMU which creates a nuisance to abutters
or to the surrounding area, or which creates any hazard, including but not limited to, fire, explosion,
fumes, gas, smoke, odors, obnoxious dust, vapors, offensive noise or vibration, flashes, glare,
objectionable effluent or electrical interference, which may impair the normal use and peaceful
enjoyment of any property, structure or dwelling in the area.
8.13.22 Violation: Any violation of the terms and conditions of a special permit issued pursuant to the Zoning
Bylaw or any section of this Zoning Bylaw, after proper notice and demand, if the violation is not
abated the Building Inspector or Town shall institute appropriate action or proceedings in the name of
the Town of North Andover to prevent, correct restrain or abate any violation and the violator shall be
subject to a fine of $300.00 a day for each day the violation continues.
8.13.23 Severability: The provisions of this Bylaw are severable. If any provision, paragraph, sentence, or
clause of this Bylaw or the application thereof to any person, establishment, or circumstances shall be held
invalid, such invalidity shall not affect the other provisions or application of this Bylaw.
Or to take any other action relative thereto.
Planning Board
Board of Selectmen Recommendation: To be made at Town Meeting
Planning Board Recommendation: Favorable action
Vote Required: Two-thirds (2/3) Vote
ARTICLE 4 DEFEATED WITHDRAWN BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
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Article 5: Amend Zoning Map Marijuana Overlay District (MOD). To see if the town will vote to amend
the Zoning Map for the Town of North Andover to zone the following parcels of land to be included within the
MOD Sub district A
Map 77 Parcel 13
- by Holt Road
- by Lot 4
- by Parcel 3
- by Clark Street
Map 77 Parcel 14
- by Holt Road
- by Lot 3
- by Parcel 3
- by Lot 7
Map 77 Parcel 3
- by Lots 3, 4, and 7
- by City of Lawrence Airport Commission
Southerly 465 +/- by City of Lawrence Airport Commission
- by Clark Street
Map 77 Parcel 12 (3 sided lot)
- by Parcel 17
Ea- by Clark Street
- by City of Lawrence Airport Commission
Map 77 Parcel 17
- by City of Lawrence Airport Commission
- by Clark Street
- by Parcel 12
\\-by City of Lawrence Airport Commission
MOD Sub district B
Map 34 Parcel 17
A certain parcel of land situated on the west side of Osgood Street in the Town of North Andover, County of
Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts, bounded and described as follows:
Beginning at a stone bound drill hole on the westerly side of Osgood Street near the southeasterly most corner
of the subject property at land now or formerly of 1600 Osgood Street, LLC; thence
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S 68° 33' 06" W A distance of one thousand four hundred eighty one and eighty four hundredths (1481.84)
feet to a point; thence
N 62° 12' 02" W A distance of seven hundred fifty eight and ninety eight hundredths (758.98') feet to a
point; thence
N 43° 50' 05" W A distance of one hundred seventy and five hundredth
N 01° 29' 50" E
point; thence
N 10° 39' 24" W e
N 23° 50' 40" W A distance of one thousand three and eighty hundredths (1003.80') feet to a point; thence
N 38° 19' 04" E A distance of seven hundred forty and ninety hundredths (740.90') feet to a point; thence
N 43° 10' 35" E A distance of one hundred and thirty six hundredths (100.36') feet to a point; thence
N 37° 10' 20" E A distance of one hundred and two hundredths (100.02') feet to a point; thence
N 34° 35' 56" E nt; thence
N 38° 19' 04" E
along Parcel A2 depicted on Plan No. 15933; thence
S 13° 44' 46" E A distance of one hundred forty four and sixty four hundredths (144.64
along Parcel A2 depicted on Plan No. 15933; thence
N 76° 15' 22" E
depicted on Plan No. 15933; thence
N 47° 22' 18" E A distance of eighteen and fifty
depicted on Plan No. 15933; thence
N 76° 24' 27" E
A2 depicted on Plan No. 15933; thence
S 13° 44' 46" E A
Parcel A1 depicted on Plan No. 15933; thence
N 76° 15' 14" E
Parcel A1 depicted on Plan No. 15933; thence
S 3° 10' 57" E
sideline of Osgood Street; thence
Southerly To a non-tangent point of curvature with a length of five hundred fifty six and fifteen
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g the
sideline of Osgood Street; thence
S 13° 25' 11" E
along the sideline of Osgood Street; thence
S 76° 23' 08" W feet to a point along the sideline of
Osgood Street; thence
S 13° 36' 52" E
along the sideline of Osgood Street; thence
Southerly To a non-tangent point of curvature with a length of one hundred seventy five and eighty
of one hundred seventy five an
of Osgood Street; thence
S 1° 12' 38" W
point of beginning
Said parcel contains an area of 5,181,223 more or less square feet, or 118.94 more or less acres
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Or to take any other action relative thereto.
Planning Board
Board of Selectmen Recommendation: To be made at Town Meeting
Planning Board Recommendation: Favorable action
Vote Required: Two-thirds (2/3) Vote
ARTICLE 5 DEFEATED WITHDRAWN BY UNANIMOUS VOTE
Article 6: Citizen Petition- Authorization of the Town Manager and Board of Selectmen to negotiate and
execute a Host Community Agreement with Valley Green Grow, Inc. (doing business as Massachusetts
Innovation Works), and/or its affiliated entities, as the operator of a Registered Marijuana Dispensary
comm To see if the Town will
vote to authorize the Town Manager and Board of Selectmen to negotiate and execute a Host Community
Agreement with the Operator upon such terms as the Town Manager and Board of Selectmen shall deem to be
in the best interests of the Town which shall include, but not be limited to: (i) a payment by the Operator of
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annual fees of approximately $3,500,000 covering items such as personal property taxes, host community fees,
and other community related expenses all in consideration of 1,100,000 square foot of permitted and
constructed cultivation space, (ii) formation of a community and/or special revenue fund to administer grants to
North Andover organizations to be funded by the Operator with an initial grant of $250,000 and continuing
annually with 1% of gross cannabis related revenue up to $1,000,000 per annum in contributions, (iii) a term of
ten (10) years, and (iv) to take such other actions as may be necessary to implement and administer such
agreement, or take any other action relative thereto.
Jeff Goldstein et al
Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Take no action
Explanation: The Board of Selectmen recommendation to take no action on this article is based on the fact that
the Town Manager and Board of Selectmen already have the authority to negotiate and execute a Host
Community Agreement and any action on this article would be of no consequence. It is the intent of the Town
Manager and Board of Selectmen to negotiate an agreement that is in the best interest of the Town. This is not a
recommendation against having a Host Community Agreement.
Vote Required: Majority vote
ARTICLE 6 DEFEATED WITHDRAWN BY UNANIMMOUS VOTE
The Special Town Meeting Dissolved by Unanimous Vote at 9:40 PM on January 30, 2018
Respectfully submitted,
Joyce A. Bradshaw, CMMC, Town Clerk
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deferred inflows of resources,
not
Governmental Fund Financial Statements
deferred inflows of resources,
not
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Government-Wide Financial Statements
Fund Financial Statements
not
Government-Wide Financial Statements
Fund Financial Statements
Government-Wide Financial Statements (Net Position)
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Fund Financial Statements (Fund Balances)
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Government-Wide and Proprietary Fund Financial Statements
Governmental Fund Financial Statements
Government-Wide and Proprietary Fund Financial Statements
Governmental Fund Financial Statements
Government-Wide and Fund Financial Statements
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Fund Financial Statements
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unavailable revenue
unavailable revenue
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Health Insurance
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Special Funding Situation
Accounting and Financial Reporting for
Pensions
Benefits Provided
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Contributions
Pension Liabilities
Pension Expense
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Investment policy
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Actuarial Assumptions
Rate of return
Discount rate
Sensitivity of the net pension liability to changes in the discount rate
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Changes of Assumptions –
Changes in Plan Provisions
Summary of Significant Accounting Policies –
Plan Description
Funding Policy
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Investment policy
Employees Covered by Benefit Terms
Components of OPEB Liability –
Significant Actuarial Methods and Assumptions –
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Rate of return –
Discount Rate
Changes in the Net OPEB Liability
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Sensitivity of the net OPEB liability to changes in the discount rate
Sensitivity of the Net OPEB Liability to Changes in the Healthcare Trend
OPEB Expense and Deferred Outlfows of Resources and Deferred Inflows of Resources Related to OPEB
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Changes of Assumptions
Changes in Plan Provisions
U.S. Code of Federal Regulations Uniform
Administrative Requirements, Cost Principles, and Audit Requirements for Federal Awards,
Government-Wide Financial Statements
Business-type Activities - Enterpise Funds
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Accounting and Financial Reporting for Postemployment Benefits Other Than
Pensions
Irrevocable Split-Interest Agreements
Omnibus 2017
Certain Debt Extinguishment Issues
Certain Asset Retirement Obligations
Fiduciary Activities
Leases
Certain Disclosures Related to Debt, including Direct Borrowings and
Direct Placements
Accounting for Interest Cost Incurred before the End of a Construction
Period
Majority Equity Interests – an amendment of GASB Statements #14
and #61
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Required Supplementary Information
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General Fund Budgetary Comparison
Schedule
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Pension Plan Schedules
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Other Postemployment Benefit
Plan Schedules
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The Other Postemployment Benefit Plan
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Combining and Individual
Fund Statements
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Nonmajor Governmental Funds
Special Revenue Funds
Municipal Federal and State Grants
Education Federal and State Grants –
Receipts Reserved for Appropriation –
Municipal Revolving Funds –
Education Revolving Funds –
School Lunch Funds –
Other Special Revenue Funds –
Affordable Housing Trust Fund –
Other Trust Funds –
Capital Projects Funds
Education Capital Projects
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Special Revenue Funds
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Special Revenue Funds
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Capital Project
Funds
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Special Revenue Funds
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Special Revenue Funds
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Capital Project
Funds
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Agency Fund
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Statistical Section
Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center
Statistical Section
Financial Trends
Revenue Capacity
Debt Capacity
Demographic and Economic Information
Operating Information
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Additional Information
Additional Iinformation
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