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Phillips TOWN MANAGER Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues TABLE OF CONTENTS Welcome Page 2 Service Listing Page 3 Appointed Boards/Committees & Elected Officials Page 4 Select Board / Town Manager Page 12 Finance Director / Town Accountant Page 13 Assessor's Office Page 14 Board of Appeals (Zoning) Page 17 Building Department Page 18 Community Preservation Page 19 Conservation Page 20 Elder Services Page 23 Fire Department Page 25 Health Department Page 27 Human Resources Page 30 Information Technology Page 31 Stevens Memorial Library Page 33 Planning Department Page 36 Police Department Page 40 Division of Public Works Page 42 School Committee Page 47 Town Clerk Page 48 Treasurer/Collector Page 97 Veteran's Services Page 99 Youth & Recreation Services Page 101 Supplement ACFR Statistical Section Page 107 1 Welcome The Town of North Andover is located in Essex County in the northeastern part of Massachusetts on the banks of the Merrimack River and approximately 24 miles from Boston. North Andover is bordered by the towns of Andover, North Reading, Boxford, and Middleton and the cities of Methuen, Haverhill, and Lawrence - covering almost 27 square miles. Reverend John Woodbridge paid to Indian Chief Cutshmache six pounds and a coat for Cochichewick Plantation in 1646. The Great Seal of the Town of North Andover depicts Lake Cochichewick meaning"place of great cascades". This was soon changed to Andover in honor of Andover, England, the birthplace of the original freeholders. The dispute over location of church sites came before the General Court in 1709 and the North Parish and South Parish were established. The growth of the two different communities of interest led finally to the separation of the two parishes on April 7, 1855, into two distinct townships. North Andover has always cherished its North Parish roots. Anne Bradstreet became America's first published woman poet in the 1650. This remarkable woman of frail health raised eight children in the wilderness and died in North Andover in 1672. The Stevens Memorial Library houses this comprehensive collection. The North Parish Church was the Town's original meeting place and is the focal point of our"Old Center". The Town of North Andover's government is committed to providing imlovative, responsive, and efficient government to all our citizens. Our Town Charter,enacted in 1986,provides for an Open Town Meeting — Select Board - Town Manager form of government. An elected five-member Select Board oversees the governance of the Town. An appointed professional Town Manager supervises Town departments and divisions. The public-school system receives policy direction from a five-member elected School Committee and is administered by an appointed Superintendent.North Andover's legislative body,our Open Town Meeting,is a rich New England tradition. North Andover offers opportunity for all ages to participate and volunteer. Visit the links section of our website for a complete list of recreational groups, fraternal organizations, committees and boards, and what's happening in Town. The Town of North Andover is committed to attracting new businesses - small and large. The excellent geographic location, endless source of talented workers, citizens and volunteers dedicated to their community, and the natural beauty of our Town make it a great place to live and work. The Town of North Andover is dedicated to serving residents and to creating a community in which residents may join together for the common good. The Town's purpose is to offer services and a government that provide for the general welfare,education,and public safety of its residents. The administration of the Town fosters this commitment to community by delivering municipal services in a professional, cost-effective manner through prompt, courteous, and equitable service and by insuring that the public's business is conducted with the highest level of integrity. The Town of North Andover looks forward to a rich and prosperous future in the spirit of our historic past. Come visit and see that we are truly a"Town for All Seasons". 2 NORTH ANDOVER SERVICE LISTINGS OUR TOWN Incorporated: April 7, 1855 County: Essex Population: 30,915 Registered Voters: 21,523 Annual Town Election: Last Tuesday Town Meeting: Open Town Meeting in March Meets in May Voting Location: North Andover Polls are open from 7AM— 8 PM High School — All Precincts Senators in Congress: Representative in Congress: Edward Markey (D) — 617-565-8519 Seth Moulton (D) — 978-531-1669 Elizabeth Warren (D) — 617-565-3170 State Representatives: House Representative: Bruce Tarr (R) — 1 st Essex & Christina A. Minicucci (D) Middlesex 14th Essex Diana DiZoglio (D) - First Essex Tram T. Nguyen (D) 18th Essex 3 Board/Committee First Name Last Name Appt. Expiration Affordable Housing Trust Laurie Burzlaff 6/30/2023 Affordable Housing Trust Richard Vaillancourt 6/30/2022 Affordable Housing Trust George Koehler 6/30/2022 Affordable Housing Trust Joan Fitzgibbons 6/30/2023 Affordable Housing Trust Roger Lawson 6/30/2023 Affordable Housing Trust Robert Bernardin 6/30/2022 Affordable Housing Trust Christopher Jee 6/30/2023 Animal Inspector Brad DiCenzo 4/30/2022 Board of Assessors Bryan Perry 6/30/2024 Board of Assessors Nicole Hruban 6/30/2024 Board of Assessors Christian Colwell 6/30/2023 Cable TV Advisory Committee Ronn Faigen 6/30/2023 Cable TV Advisory Committee Chanida Oros 6/30/2024 Cable TV Advisory Committee Shane Woodruff 6/30/2023 Cable TV Advisory Committee Paul Blinn 6/30/2024 Cable TV Advisory Committee John Hyland Cable TV Advisory Committee Brian Fraser Cable TV Advisory Committee William DiAdamo 6/30/2022 Community Access& Media BOD Michael Hale 6/30/2022 Community Access& Media BOD Steve Ventre Community Access & Media BOD Randall Hart Community Access & Media BOD Peter Baylies Community Access & Media BOD Michael Grant Community Access & Media BOD Brian Fraser Community Preservation Committee Brian Roache 6/30/2024 Community Preservation Committee William Callahan 6/30/2023 Community Preservation Committee Terrance Holland 6/30/2023 Community Preservation Committee John Simons 6/30/2022 Community Preservation Committee Charles Gangi 6/30/2022 Community Preservation Committee Tracy Watson 6/30/2022 Community Preservation Committee Timothy Tschirhart 6/30/2022 Community Preservation Committee John Mabon 6/30/2022 Community Preservation Committee Rick Green 6/30/2023 Conservation Commission Louis Napoli 6/30/2023 Conservation Commission Albert Manzi,Jr. 6/30/2023 Conservation Commission Sean McDonough 6/30/2024 Conservation Commission John Mabon 6/30/2022 Conservation Commission Joseph Lynch 6/30/2022 4 Conservation Commission Anthony Capachietti 6/30/2024 Constable Ronald Bertheim 6/30/2022 Constable Ronald Pollone 6/30/2023 Council on Aging Laurence Smith 6/30/2022 Council on Aging David VanArsdale 6/30/2023 Council on Aging Remo Zimbaldi 6/30/2024 Council on Aging Maria Rosati 6/30/2024 Council on Aging Quentara Costa 6/30/2023 Council on Aging Harry Kaloustian 6/30/2022 Council on Aging Eileen Donovan- 6/30/2023 Elliot Council on Aging Tallie Abernathy 6/30/2022 Council on Aging Patricia Riley 6/30/2024 Council on Aging Jennifer Abou-Ezzi 6/30/2024 Council on Aging Heather Takesian 6/30/2022 Council on Aging-Assoc Lucius Michel 6/30/2023 Cultural Council Anna Choi 6/30/2022 Cultural Council Wendy Smith 6/30/2022 Cultural Council Brooke Paige 6/30/2023 Cultural Council Brian Middleton- 6/30/2023 COX Cultural Council Stephanie Aude 6/30/2022 Cultural Council Melander Taylor 6/30/2023 Commission on Ability Assistance Phyllis Jones 6/30/2024 Commission on Ability Assistance Stacey Leibowitz 6/30/2022 Commission on Ability Assistance Terry Brown 6/30/2022 Commission on Ability Assistance Donald Stewart 6/30/2024 Commission on Ability Assistance Jeffrey French 6/30/2023 Commission for Diversity,Equity and Inclusion Denise Casey 6/30/2023 Commission for Diversity,Equity and Inclusion David VanArsdale 6/30/2023 Commission for Diversity,Equity and Inclusion Walter Mena 6/30/2023 Commission for Diversity,Equity and Inclusion Vijay Vallala 6/30/2022 Commission for Diversity,Equity and Inclusion Lawrence Allen 6/30/2023 Commission for Diversity,Equity and Inclusion Jennifer Bauer 6/30/2023 Commission for Diversity,Equity and Inclusion Oumayma Dakhama 6/30/2022 Commission for Diversity,Equity and Inclusion Lawrence Jay 6/30/2022 Commission for Diversity,Equity and Inclusion Vera Broekhuysen 6/30/2022 Commission for Diversity,Equity and Inclusion Ellen Peters 6/30/2022 Commission for Diversity,Equity and Inclusion Marinete Henry 6/30/2023 Commission for Diversity,Equity and Inclusion Eric Foulds 6/30/2022 Commission for Diversity,Equity and Inclusion Deanna Lima 6/30/2023 5 Commission for Diversity,Equity and Inclusion Aisha Valdez 6/30/2023 Commission for Diversity,Equity and Inclusion Lorene Marx 6/30/2022 Commission for Diversity,Equity and Inclusion Maya Chin 6/30/2023 Elderly/Disabled Taxation Fund Kimberly Mackie Elderly/Disabled Taxation Fund Bryan Perry Elderly/Disabled Taxation Fund Fred McCarthy 6/30/2022 Elderly/Disabled Taxation Fund Frank Ragonese 6/30/2023 Emergency Management Agency Jeffrey Coco 6/30/2022 Emergency Management Agency John Savastano 6/30/2022 Emergency Management Agency Charles Gray Emergency Management Agency John Weir Emergency Management Agency Connor Lincoln 6/30/2022 Emergency Management Agency Frank Dushame 6/30/2022 Emergency Management Agency Neil Hamel 6/30/2022 Emergency Management Agency Carl Langlois 6/30/2022 Emergency Management Agency William Hastings 6/30/2022 Emergency Management Agency Timothy McDonald 6/30/2022 Emergency Management Agency Steven Tessler 6/30/2022 Emergency Management Agency Mike Xenakis 6/30/2022 Emergency Management Agency Daniel Moore 6/30/2022 Emergency Management Agency Scott Patrick Lane 6/30/2022 Festival Committee Jeffrey Coco 6/30/2022 Festival Committee Joan Heafey 6/30/2022 Festival Committee Sharon Coco 6/30/2022 Festival Committee Tod Wakeman 6/30/2022 Festival Committee Ashley Vaillancourt 6/30/2022 Festival Committee Chanida Oros 6/30/2022 Festival Committee William Dolan 6/30/2022 Festival Committee Neil Hamel 6/30/2022 Festival Committee Genevieve Koenig 6/30/2022 Festival Committee William Murphy 6/30/2022 Festival Committee Eric Foulds 6/30/2022 Festival Committee Connor Lincoln 6/30/2022 Festival Committee Robert Leonard 6/30/2022 Festival Committee Ashley Golab 6/30/2022 Festival Committee Justin Gorbet 6/30/2022 Festival Committee Lauren Younes 6/30/2022 Festival Committee Kathleen Varga 6/30/2022 Festival Committee Patrick Coutermarsh 6/30/2022 Festival Committee Thomas Dugan 6/30/2022 Festival Committee Mary Schruender 6/30/2022 6 Finance Committee- Chair Denevan O'Connell 6/30/2023 Finance Committee-Vice Chair Christine Allen 6/30/2024 Finance Committee Edward MacMillan 6/30/2022 Finance Committee Nancy Sarro 6/30/2024 Finance Committee Jennifer Burns-Luz 6/30/2022 Finance Committee Brianna Stetson 6/30/2022 Finance Committee Eva Pastor 6/30/2024 Finance Committee Dustin Silk 6/30/2023 Finance Committee Regina Kean 6/30/2023 Finance Committee Jillian Brothers Finance Director Lyne Savage G.L. Community Action Council Laurie Burzlaff 6/30/2024 GLSD Board of Commissioners Tim Willett 6/30/2024 Harbor Master Peter Boynton Board of Health Joseph McCarthy 6/30/2022 Board of Health Daphnee Alva-LaFeur 6/30/2024 Board of Health Michelle Davis 6/30/2024 Board of Health Dr. Patrick Scanlon 6/30/2023 Board of Health Dr. Max Tilson 6/30/2023 Historical Commission Kathleen Szyska 6/30/2024 Historical Commission Anne Ericson 6/30/2022 Historical Commission Jan Williams 6/30/2023 Historical Commission Charles Gangi 6/30/2022 Historical Commission James Wefers 6/30/2023 Historical Commission Ron Rudis 6/30/2024 Historical Commission James Dowd 6/30/2024 Library Trustee Ann Cavanaugh n/a Library Trustee Stan Limpert n/a Library Trustee William Duffy, Jr. n/a Library Trustee Mary Dishaw n/a Library Trustee Earl Svendsen n/a Library Trustee Eva Hamori n/a Library Trustee Mark Rodgers n/a 7 Master Plan Implementation Committee Jonathan Strauss 6/30/2023 Master Plan Implementation Committee Meredith Barnes-Cook 6/30/2023 Master Plan Implementation Committee James Dowd 6/30/2023 Master Plan Implementation Committee Hollie Williams 6/30/2023 Master Plan Implementation Committee Stan Limpert 6/30/2023 Master Plan Implementation Committee Kelly Cormier 6/30/2023 Master Plan Implementation Committee Sean McDonough 6/30/2023 Master Plan Implementation Committee Chris Nobile 6/30/2023 Master Plan Implementation Committee George Koehler 6/30/2023 Merrimack Valley Planning Commission Richard Byers 6/30/2020 MS Fields Improvement Committee Rick Green MS Fields Improvement Committee Terry Holland MS Fields Improvement Committee Rosemary Smedile MS Fields Improvement Committee Deb Rafalli MS Fields Improvement Committee Derek Wessel MS Fields Improvement Committee Todd Dow MS Fields Improvement Committee Amy Mabley Machine Shop Village Conservation Dist. Comm. Harry Aznoian 6/30/2024 Machine Shop Village Conservation Dist. Comm. Bernard Zelitch 6/30/2023 Machine Shop Village Conservation Dist. Comm. Jerry Wilson 6/30/2023 Machine Shop Village Conservation Dist. Comm. Justin LaFond 6/30/2024 Machine Shop Village Conservation Dist. Comm. Tim True. 6/30/2022 Old Center Historic District Commission Harry Aznoian 6/30/2023 Old Center Historic District Commission Ryan Schruender 6/30/2024 Old Center Historic District Commission Martha Larson 6/30/2024 Old Center Historic District Commission Roger Lawson 6/30/2024 Old Center Historic District Commission Michael Lenihan 6/30/2023 Old Center Historic District Commission Leslie Frazier 6/30/2022 Old Center Historic District Commission Kathleen Szyska 6/30/2022 Old Center Historic District-Alt Kim Barry 6/30/2022 Old Center Historic District-Alt Laurene Belsito 6/30/2023 OPEB Advisory Committee Chris Nobile OPEB Advisory Committee Lyne Savage OPEB Advisory Committee Cathy Darby OPEB Advisory Committee James Mealey OPEB Advisory Committee Jennifer Goldman OPEB Advisory Committee Charles Trafton OPEB Advisory Committee Mark Rodgers OPEB Advisory Committee Bryan Perry OPEB Advisory Committee Amy Mabley 8 Patriotic Observance Committee David Hruban 6/30/2022 Patriotic Observance Committee Paul Gangi 6/30/2023 Patriotic Observance Committee John Thompson 6/30/2023 Patriotic Observance Committee Rosemary Smedile 6/30/2023 Patriotic Observance Committee Dan Lanen 6/30/2022 Patriotic Observance Committee Joseph Smith 6/30/2023 Patriotic Observance Committee Herman Benson 6/30/2023 Patriotic Observance Committee Anne Armitage 6/30/2023 Patriotic Observance Committee Jeffrey Clark 6/30/2023 Patriotic Observance Committee Jillian Kemp 6/30/2022 Patriotic Observance Committee Charles Gangi 6/30/2023 Patriotic Observance Committee Courtney Igbinosa 6/30/2023 Planning Board Eitan Goldberg 6/30/2023 Planning Board John Simons 6/30/2024 Planning Board Peter Boynton 6/30/2023 Planning Board Alissa Koenig 6/30/2022 Planning Board Kelly Cormier 6/30/2023 Poet Laureate Committee Mark Bohrer 6/30/2023 Poet Laureate Committee Karen Kline 6/30/2022 Poet Laureate Committee Jason O'Toole 6/30/2023 Poet Laureate Committee Bridget Rawding 6/30/2022 Registrars of Voters Dawne Warren Ex-officio Registrars of Voters Eileen Kelly 3/31/2023 Registrars of Voters Karin Rhoton 3/31/2024 Registrars of Voters Colleen Martin 3/31/2022 Sustainability Committee- Co Chair Bryan Sheckman 6/30/2024 Sustainability Committee- Co Chair Andrew Mitchell 6/30/2023 Sustainability Committee Joanna O'Connell 6/30/2022 Sustainability Committee Pranali Ashara 6/30/2022 Sustainability Committee Jessica Pimentel 6/30/2023 Sustainability Committee Alvin Pimentel 6/30/2022 Sustainability Committee Elizabeth Guilbeault 6/30/2022 Sustainability Committee Kevin Dube 6/30/2022 Sustainability Committee Adrienne Goldman 6/30/2023 Sustainability Committee Kanthi Sattiraju 6/30/2022 Sustainability Committee George Hadgiannis 6/30/2023 Sustainability Committee Julia Ross 6/30/2022 Sustainability Committee Kimberley Pass 6/30/2024 Sustainability Committee Jim Stanford Sustainability Committee Stephen Foster 9 Town Moderator Mark DiSalvo Utility Abatement Review Board Lyne Savage Veterans Services Director Joseph LeBlanc Veterans Services Graves Officer Youth& Recreation Council Andrew Fermin 6/30/2023 Youth & Recreation Council Peter Breen 6/30/2024 Youth & Recreation Council Terry Holland 6/30/2023 Youth & Recreation Council Larry Allen 6/30/2024 Youth & Recreation Council Kevin Driscoll 6/30/2022 Youth & Recreation Council Jonathan Hurtig 6/30/2023 Youth & Recreation Council Daniel Moore 6/30/2022 Youth & Recreation Council Hollie Williams 6/30/2023 Youth & Recreation Council Jenna Sided 6/30/2024 Zoning Board of Appeals Ronn Faigen 6/30/2024 Zoning Board of Appeals Alexandria Jacobs 6/30/2024 Zoning Board of Appeals Ellen McIntyre 6/30/2022 Zoning Board of Appeals D. Paul Koch,Jr. 6/30/2022 Zoning Board of Appeals Allan Cuscia 6/30/2023 Zoning Board of Appeals-Associate Michael Lis 6/30/2023 Zoning Board of Appeals-Associate Steve Seide 6/30/2024 Zoning Board of Appeals-Associate Frank Killilea 6/30/2024 10 Elected Officials Select Board LAURA M. BATES Chair 03/28/2023 ROSEMARY CONNELLY SMEDILE Clerk 03/29/2022 CHRIS NOBILE 03/28/2023 RICHARD M. VAILLANCOURT 03/26/2024 JANICE M. PHILLIPS 03/26/2024 School Committee ANDREW MCDEVITT Chair 3/26/2024 AMY MABLEY Vice Chair 3/29/2022 PAMELA PIETROWSKI Clerk 3/26/2024 HELEN PICKARD 3/28/2023 HOLLY VIETZKE-LYNCH 3/28/2023 Moderator MARK DISALVO 3/26/2024 Housing Authority MARY BETH SOUCY-LARKIN Chair 3/28/2023 STEPHEN LONG Vice Chair 3/29/2022 EDWARD CAPODILUPO Secretary 3/25/2025 MAX BUTTERBRODT 3/31/2026 TRACY WATSON State-Appointed Greater Lawrence Technical School District Committee FRANK ROSSI 3/28/2023 11 SELECT BOARD AND TOWN MANAGER MISSION STATEMENT The Select Board serves as the chief goal-setting and policy-making agency of the Town. The Town Manager is the Chief Executive Officer and is the primary officer responsible for the implementation of Select Board policy and compliance with town by-laws, the town charter and the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. The Town Manager sets overall operating goals for the Town, which determines the departmental goals, and oversees the efficient and effective administration of town government to achieve those goals. The Town Manager is responsible for ensuring the continued economic, social, and financial viability of the Town, and also for ensuring the delivery of quality services to the residents and taxpayers of the Town. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2021 • Sustained AAA bond rating. • After a delay due to COVID-19, began construction of the Senior Center. • Implemented the long-term plan for The Stevens Estate by executing a management agreement Fireside Catering. e Developed Facilities Master Plan II to address needed renovations to Fire Station 2, the Youth Center,Franklin School,Atkinson School,Kittredge School,the Middle School and ABECC. e Established a long-term fiscal plan with the school department to address needs for the district. • Developed plan to use Merrimack Valley Recovery Funds (Columbia Gas settlement) to help meet Green Communities goal of 20% reduction in energy use. • Maintained the Town's reserves (Stabilization and Capital Stabilization) at a minimum of approximately 5% of General Fund operating revenues. • Completed the last phase of the Playground Master Plan. CURRENT STAFF AND/OR BOARD MEMBERS Select Board: Laura M. Bates, Chair Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk Chris Nobile Richard M. Vaillancourt Janice M. Phillips Town Staff: Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues, Town Manager Denise Y. Casey, Deputy Town Manager Laurie Burzlaff, Director of Administrative Services Jillian Brothers, Executive Assistant 12 TOWNACCOUNTANT MISSION STATEMENT The Town Accountant provides the controllership and audit functions for the Town and its departments and agencies. The Accounting Department protects the fiduciary interest of the Town by ensuring that the financial records are accurately maintained and preserved; supervising and monitoring the expenditures of the Town funds; utilizing sound accounting practices; and performing all other auditing and accounting functions pursuant to the Town Charter, Town By- Laws and the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2021 • Awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the tenth consecutive year. • Awarded the Comprehensive Annual Financial Report (CAFA) for FY21. • Complied with State filing requirements by completing the Schedule A by October 3 Is'. • Successfully worked with the Treasures office to write off delinquent Motor Vehicle Excise taxes, Farm Animal and Personal Property taxes. SIGNIFICANT STATISTICS See attached pages from the Town's Comprehensive Annual Financial Report. The full report can be found on the Town's website at www.northandoveri na.gov CURRENT STAFF Finance Director/Town Accountant Lyric Savage Accountant Specialist Andrew Wall 13 ASSESSOR'S OFFICE MISSION STATEMENT The Assessor's Office is statutorily responsible for valuing all taxable and exempt real estate, personal property as well as generating the Real and Personal Property Tax Roll Warrant and administering Motor Vehicle Excise Taxes. The goal of the office is to provide fair and equitable assessments and superior customer service to the community. The Assessor's Office processes all statutory and CPA exemptions, Chapter Land Classification Applications, Income and Expense Returns, Personal Property Forms of List, Form 3ABC Property Exemption Applications and Applications for Abatements. The office defends all real estate and personal property valuations at the Massachusetts Appellate Tax Board. The office utilizes a Computer Aided Mass Appraisal (CAMA) system called Patriot Properties Assess Pro 4.7.5 which contains the Town's Real Estate Records, Geographic Information System (GIS) mapping and property ownership information. The Assessor's Office analyzes real estate sales and financial data annually and performs interim year valuation adjustments as required. Department of Revenue Statistical criteria are met and exceeded, ensuring values are uniformly standardized for fewer abatements and appeals. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2021 • In fiscal year 2021,the Assessors valued 10,149 taxable real estate parcels and 859 taxable personal property accounts for a total taxable value of$5,431,500,140.The fiscal year 2021 Real and Personal Property Taxes totaled $80,582,310.46. Fiscal year 2021 Motor Vehicle Excise taxes were$5,121,737.62. The total revenues for fiscal year 2021 by the Assessor's Office was $85,704,048.08. • Completed the Interim Revaluation and Certification of all Real and Personal Property for FY21 with a timely filing of documentation to the Department of Revenue. • The Assessor's Office processed 117 Statutory Exemptions, 35 CPA Exemptions, and 62 abatement applications. • The Assessor's Office continued its ten-year cyclical inspection mandate by collecting data on 251 real estate parcels. REVENUES & VALUATIONS The Assessors value all of the real estate and personal property within the Town of North Andover. After the Select Board determine the appropriate Minimum Residential Factor and the tax rate is approved by the Department of Revenue; The Assessor's Office commits the amount of taxes to be collected on the real estate tax bill to the Treasurer/Collector's Office. 14 Fiscal Year 2021: Aggregate Value of Real Estate— 12 months $ 5,247,902,440.00 Aggregate Value of Personal Property $ 183,597,700.00 Real Estate Tax Levy $ 77,040,710.83 Personal Property Tax Levy $ 3,541,599.63 Residential Rate per Thousand $ 14.17 Commercial, Industrial & Personal Property Rate per Thousand $ 19.29 Water Lien $ 241,210.82 Sewer Lien $ 290,310.08 Interest (Water) $ 2,793.89 Interest (Sewer) $ 3,137.07 Betterments & Interest Chapter 80 (Sewer) $ 8,101.80 Chapter 40 (Sewer) $ -- Committed Interest (Sewer) $ 493.72 Committed Interest (Water) $ -- Water/Sewer Lien Demand $ 22,809.31 Water/Sewer Lien Demand Commit Interest $ 175.01 Buildings and Vacant Land Assessed Single Family 6,326 Condominium 2,163 Miscellaneous Residential 28 Two Family 392 Three Family 51 Four-Eight Family 55 Vacant Land 351 Residential/Commercial 35 Commercial Buildings and Land 512 Industrial Buildings and Land 78 Personal Property Accounts 859 Chapter 61 Forest Property 8 Chapter 61 A Agricultural Property 143 Chapter 61B Recreational Property 7 Exempt Buildings and Land 494 Public Utilities 8 Utilities Valued by State 4 15 STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS STAFF William B. Mitchell, MAA, RMA- Chief Assessor Julio Figueroa, MAA - Assistant Assessor Samuel G. Cheney, Jr. - Field Assessor Jennie Wright - Assessing Technician BOARD MEMBERS Bryan Perry - Chairman Nicole Hruban - Board Member Christian Colwell - Board Member I ivould like to thank the Board of Assessor's for their continued support and dedication. I would like to give a special thank you to George Barker for his 30+years of community service. It takes a special person to devote his time away from his family and give back to his community. I want to also thank the stafffor always going above and beyond to get the job done. The community is lucky to have such dedicated individuals that care so much about every taxpayer. --William B. Mitchell. MAA, RAIN, Chief Assessor 16 BOARD OF APPEALS (ZONING) MISSION STATEMENT The Board of Appeals (ZBA) hears and decides matters specified in the North Andover Zoning Bylaw and other matters referred by MGL Chapter 40A. On a case by case basis, the ZBA hears applications for variances, special permit requests where the Zoning Bylaw designates the ZBA as the Special Permit Granting Authority and appeals of decisions by the Building Commissioner or any administrative official. The Board also administers the Comprehensive Permit process for affordable housing set forth under MGL Chapter 40B. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2021 • The ZBA office managed and guided applicants through a total of 18 appeal processes. This is approximately a 36% increase in the number of appeals processed from the same time last year. • Due to COVID, the board opted to hold meetings remotely using video conferencing. The board later moved to a hybrid format permitting those members who chose to remain home to still participate. This allowed the board to adhere to the entire meeting calendar. • The term of Chairman Paul Koch expired at the end of the year. The ZBA would like to thank-Paul for his leadership during a very challenging year. SIGNIFICANT STATISTICS • As of February 15, 2022, the ZBA office has managed and guided applicants through a total of 19 appeals processes. This is approximately a 36% increase in the number of appeals processed from the same time last year. CURRENT STAFF AND/OR BOARD MEMBERS Ronn R. Faigen, Chair Paul Hutchins,Inspector of Buildings Alexandria A. Jacobs, Esq., Vice Chair (Zoning Enforceinent Officer) Allan Cuscia, Clerk Jennifer Battersby,DepartinentAssistant Ellen P. McIntyre D. Paul Koch, Jr., Esq. Steven R. Seide,Associate Frank J. Killilea,Associate Michael T. Lis,Associate 17 BUILDING DEPAR TMENT The Following table indicates construction activity for 01/01/2021 — 12/31/2021. The permitting process and inspection remained on schedule. PERMITS ISSUED NUMBER OF PERMITS NEW SINGLE DWELLINGS 7 NEW MULTI DWELLINGS 7 RESIDENTIAL ADDITIONS &ALTERATIONS 1152 NEW COMMERCIAL & INDUSTRIAL BUILDINGS 4 COMMERCIAL &INDUSTRIAL'ADDITIONS, ALTERATIONS 50 POOLS 32 ACCESSORY BUILDING 14 SIGN 41 TEMPORARY DUMPSTERS 22 TEMP TENTS I 1 CERTIFICATE OF INSPECTIONS 67 CERTIFICATE OF OCCUPANCY 16 WIRELESS FACILITIES/SOLAR INSTALLATIONS 104 SHEET METAL 46 MECHANICAL EQUIPMENT 42 TOTAL NUMBER OF BUILDING PERMITS ISSUED 1615 TOTAL BUILDING PERMIT FEE'S $12,288,688.10 ELECTRICAL PERMITS 871 GAS PERMITS 540 PLUMBING PERMITS 527 TOTAL NUMBER OF UTILITY PERMITS ISSUED 1938 TOTAL UTILITY PERMIT FEE'S $3,206,022.03 TOTAL NUMBER OF PERMITS ISSUED-BUILDING& 3553 UTILITIES TOTAL BUILDING& UTILITIES FEE'S $15,594,710.10 Paul Hutchins, Building Commissioner, Zoning Enforcement Officer Joel Bedard, Local Building Inspector Stephen Galinsky, Plumbing/Gas Inspector Nabil Daher, Electrical Inspector Merylle Chase, Department Assistant We wish to thank those Town Departments that cooperated in the proper enforcement of Public Safety and Zoning By-Laws. 18 COMMUNITY PRESER VA TION COMMITTEE MISSION STATEMENT The Community Preservation Committee shall, at least annually, study the needs, possibilities and resources of the Town regarding community preservation and make recommendations to the Town Meeting for the acquisition, creation and preservation of open space, for the acquisition and preservation of historic resources, for the acquisition, creation and preservation of land for recreational use, for the creation,preservation and support of community housing and for rehabilitation or restoration of such open space, historic resources, land for recreational use and community housing. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2021 • Funded the final installment of the playground master plan e Appropriated additional dollars to NAHA for capital improvements at Foulds Terrace and Fountain Drive • Funded the renovation and improvements at the Weir Hill gateway entrance • Appropriated significant funding to Ridgewood Cemetery for Phase 9 of their historic renovation and the restoration of the Second Burial Ground. SIGNIFICANT STATISTICS • This marks the 20t"year of the CPA in North Andover • During that time North Andover taxpayers have funded 136 projects totaling nearly $41,000,000 including$13,000,000 in matching funds from the Commonwealth CPA Trust • We have protected more than 380 acres of developable land • Renovated the playgrounds at every school in partnership with NAPS and local PTO's • Partnered with Ridgewood on a multi-phase historic landscape master plan • Supported affordable housing initiatives in North Andover with more than $10M in funding for both NAHA and the Affordable Housing Trust CURRENT BOARD MEMBERS Brian Roache, Chair John Simons, Vice Chair Bill Callahan CJ Gangi Rick Green Terry Holland Jack Mabon Tracy Watson Timothy Tschirhart Dan Beckley, Staff Bernadette Curran, Staff 19 CONSER VATION MISSION STATEMENT The Conservation Department and the 7-member volunteer Conservation Commission are charged with implementing the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act, a law that requires landowners and project proponents to file with the Conservation Commission whenever their activities occur in or in close proximity to rivers, streams, lakes,ponds, wetlands, floodplains and riparian areas. In addition, the Department and Commission administer the North Andover Wetlands Protection Bylaw and associated Regulations, which are designed to be more protective of the Town's wetland resources than that provided for in the Act. The Department and Commission also manage conservation land, launch environmental education programs and provide leadership and advice on the protection of natural resources in the community. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2021 • The Commission typically holds an average of 22 meetings per year. Between July 1, 2021 and January 7, 2022, the Conservation Commission held 9 meetings, accounting for an aggregate of well over 160 hours of meeting time served by the Commission as a body. This does not include personal time that individual members spend visiting sites, reviewing application material in preparation for the meetings as well as being available to staff to provide guidance and answer questions as to process and procedures. + The Commission was able to return to in-person meetings in June 2021 and was pleased once again to be face to face with fellow members, staff, applicants and project representatives. Upon reflection, the remote meeting format due to COVID-19, forced staff and Commission members to adapt to using technology in carrying out its regulatory duties, making us more flexible in accommodating the public permitting process when necessary. • The Conservation Department worked cooperatively with the Director of Community and Economic Development to digitize all of the department's files - a project that was completed in August. The selected vendor took the files to off-site facilities for scanning, but throughout the digitizing process, Conservation staff was able to request download/retrieval of files needing review from the vendor. This revealed just how frequently staff needs to refer to historic files, as we made multiple requests per week for file retrieval. Having these files electronically available has resulted in increased efficiency and tremendous time saving for the office and staff, now that we can avoid multiple trips to the basement to view paper files. The IT Department is now working to map these files to Laserfiche so that they will be available to the general public via the Town's website. • Pursuant to EPA's Massachusetts Small MS4 General Permit, the Department continues to provide public education on stormwater and best management practices to keep water resources clean. A major facet of this effort is attributed to our on-going partnership with Greenscapes North Shore Coalition, which is a collaborative of municipalities and partner organizations, focusing on stormwater and watershed related issues. With the help of the 20 IT Department, messaging is broadcast via the Town's social media platforms and webpages. • The Town was able to organize a lake clean-up day after having to put a hold on this annual event in 2020 due to COVID. The Conservation Department assisted in planning and participating in the Lake Cochichewick Clean-Up Day on October 16, 2021, which brought together well over 65 residents, private lake front owners, members of Town departments, and community organizations to collect over 980 pounds of trash along the lakeshore! Moving forward, the Department will continue to participate in organizing annual clean-up events. • The Conservation Department continues its valuable partnership with the Friends of North Andover Trails (FONAT) and works to facilitate their much-appreciated efforts to maintain the Town's open space trails. A trail project permitted through the Conservation Commission and undertaken by FONAT involved the construction of an elevated boardwalk within an existing section of the Bay Circuit Trail at the Cyr Recycling Center trail network, as well as various volunteer trail clean up days throughout the year. • Significant permitted projects under construction include continued construction of the Amazon warehouse and distribution center at 1600 Osgood Street, construction of a large residential apartment development within the historic West Mill complex off High Street (AvalonBay Communities, Inc.), and recent completion of a gravel access drive, associated parking and stormwater structures off Chickering Road at the Trustees of Reservations' Stevens Coolidge property. • In spring, Greenbelt assisted the Town in creating a new parking area and kiosk station at the Glennie Woodlot off of Dale Street. A beautiful new sign, designed and approved through the CPC, was installed at the entrance, which attracts visitors to explore the property. • The Commission successfully permitted the following notable projects: • Renovation and conversion of the existing Grange Building at 3 Great Pond Road into a 3-unit condominium. The existing building will be renovated to create three (3) condominium units, with exterior building improvements including roof repair, with reconfigured paved parking area, stormwater management system, and landscaping. • Construction of a new sewer pump station at the northern tip of 1600 Osgood Street, with associated gravity and force main sewer pipes within Osgood Street and various connecting roadways. • Construction of roadway upgrades to signalize driveway entrances into 1600 Osgood Street to improve traffic safety. Provisions include two left-turn lanes at the driveway entrances, an MBTA bus bay, and a pervious pavement shared-use-path. • The Town to make roadway shoulder improvements along Great Pond Road to address significant erosion that is occurring along the bank of Lake Cochichewick and undermining sections of the roadway. Improvements include a combination of driving sheet piling and placing stone rip-rap stabilization. 21 SIGNIFICANT STATISTICS • Between July 1, 2021 and January 7, 2022, the Conservation Commission issued the following permits/decisions: o Small Projects 11 o Requests for Determination of Applicability 15 o Notices of Intent 14 o Amendments/Modifications 9 o Partial Certificates of Compliance 4 o Certificates of Compliance 11 o Extension Requests 0 o Abbreviated Notice of Resource Delineation 0 o Violation Letters/Enforcement Orders 5 CURRENT STAFF AND/OR BOARD MEMBERS Current Staff: Amy Maxner—Conservation Administrator Taylor Andrews—Field Inspector Jaime Phelan—Administrative Assistant Current Conservation Commission Members: Louis A. Napoli - Chairman Albert P. Manzi, Jr. —Vice Chairman Joseph W. Lynch John T. Mabon Sean F. McDonough Anthony Capachietti 22 ELDER SER VICES 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. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2021 The senior center reopened in April 2021 to limited programming. By the summer, special events resumed including event meals and full programming resumed. New programs were introduced including; Sr. Pickleball held at the Youth Center, increased lectures, movies and documentaries. Outreach continued with the delivery of groceries to 40 residents per month and an average of 80 meals per day were delivered through the Meals on Wheels program. Elder Services increased van transportation to include additional senior center programs and local medical appointments. The second half of 2021 continued to be a time of transition. The senior center reopened in April 2021 feeling as if the pandemic was cycling out. The mask mandate had been lifted, programming was ramping up, meals were served and NA residents were returning to the senior center. However, as the virus numbers climbed in the fall a mask mandate returned and meal restrictions were put in place at the center. As the holidays drew near, concerns of our participants' mental health were viewed as a priority and we lifted the meal restrictions to allow for holiday gatherings. Tables were spread out and fewer seats were at each table in an attempt for social distancing protocols. Then, as December closed the COVID cases were rising exponentially and concerns of spread increased,programs at the senior center were once again suspended (1.1 - 1.31.2022). There is not yet a return to pre COVID participation numbers, while this is concerning, it is not surprising. We experienced a 11% decrease in attendance when compared to the same time period 2019. We continue to be proactive to balance the mental health needs of our residents and also provide a safe environment to gather. It is our priority to remain open and provide opportunities for socialization, education, recreation and fitness. We are adjusting in real time to the challenges we encounter. Throughout the challenges of the pandemic there was a bright note as the new senior center, located on the corner of Sutton and Surrey streets, broke ground on November 9, 2021! 23 SIGNIFICANT STATISTICS In 2021 NA Elder Services served 940 residents a total of 28,865 times. Program Number of Participants Community Education 149 Service Projects 114 Food Home Delivery 163 Fitness/Exercise 191 Recreational 307 Social Events 211 Outreach 105 CURRENT STAFF AND/OR BOARD MEMBERS COA Board of Directors: Larry Smith, Chairperson, Dave VansArdale, Vice-Chairperson, Quentara E Costa, Secretary Board Members: Tallie Abernathy, Jennifer Abou-Ezzi, Eileen Donovan Elliot, Dr Harry Kaloustian, Patricia Riley, Maria Rosati, Heather Ann Takesian, Remo Zimbaldi Associate Members: Lucius Michel Staff: Elder Service Director Kathy Shelp Cahla Ahlstrom, Lya Morse, Paula Lynch, Jose Morel,Nancy Barry, Adele Johnson(ret.10.2 1), Christine Rock, Cynthia Saab, Gloria Philbrick Friends of the North Andover Senior Center Inc: North Andover Elder Services is supported by the Friends of the North Andover Senior Center Inc. The Friends provides financial and volunteer support for programs and services offered at the senior center. 24 FIRE DEPA R TMENT MISSION STATEMENT The North Andover Fire Department is dedicated to the protection and preservation of life and property,through aggressive fire suppression,fire prevention, emergency medical services,public education, hazardous materials control and containment, the mitigation of other disasters both natural and marinade, and assisting the public in all areas. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2021 • With the retirement of Chief William McCarthy, LT Michael Beirne, FF Brian Freeman, FF Steven Risascher, FF Ryan Nicolosi, and FF Gary Ford six new members were hired and trained by the NAFD and the Massachusetts Fire Academy. • John Weir was promoted to Fire Chief. Matt Davis was promoted to Lieutenant. Scot Harris was promoted to Acting Lieutenant. • The department place a 2021 Horton/International ambulance into service at headquarters to replace a 2008 unit. • The Department placed into service an UTV off-road vehicle in service purchased through a grant from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security supplemental budget. • The Fire Department was awarded grant funding through The Department of Fire Service of$25,000 towards the replacement of a 2005 pickup truck. • The Fire Department was awarded $ 7961 in funding for public education for youth and senior citizens in the community through the Safe Grant. • Received a grant of$14,904.90 from the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and the Department of Fire Services for structural firefighting personnel protection gear. ii Vim, 25 SIGNIFICANT STATISTICS Total Calls for Service for 2021: 4775 Total of all fires in 2021: 81 Total calls for Emergency Medical Services: 3066 CURRENT STAFF Fire Chief: John Weir Deputy Fire Chief: Graham Rowe Fire Prevention Lieutenant: Robert Kilcoyne Fire Prevention Lieutenant: Scott Nussbaum EMS Coordinator: Jeff Deschenes Administrative Assistant: Maura Deems Administrative Assistant: Diane Morrison Lieutenants: Jeffrey Crosby James Loisou Matthew Davis Jonathan McCarthy Jeffrey Gartside Timothy McGuire David Hebert Andres Mencia Jeffrey Judge Daniel Pas Matthew Lacolla Scot Harris Firefighters: Justin Aylaian Nicholas Marton Christopher Rowan Samuel Bird Cody McAllister Daniel Ryan Sarah Capuano Ian McAllister James Savarino Robert Crane John McClellan Matthew Sifferlen Jeffrey Deschenes Ronald McNutt Kevin Smiertelny Christopher Dufresne Daniel Napoli Scott Swiniarski Dominic Golini Dann Nicolosi David Testa Robert Hardacre Richard O'Connor Ryan Titcomb Hunter Hassam Jason Ouellette Matthew Twiss Christopher Holland Nicholas Paddelaro Michael Vu Elizabeth Iminski Neil Patnaude James White Kyle Kobierski Sean Powers Blake Zwinggi Kevin Lundy Corey Pramas William Lynch Michael Risacher 26 HEALTH DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Health Department is to protect and promote public health, the environment and wellbeing of the Town of North Andover's residents, businesses and visitors. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2021 • The Health Department assisted all townspeople, businesses, employees and schools including higher education with all aspects of COVID-19. • Assisted with outdoor seating, indoor seating, enforcement and interpreting guidance for all aspects of the COVID-19 Regulations and Orders. • Implemented quarantine, isolation and contact tracing regulations for COVID-19. • Assisted residents and the School Department with COVID-19 Vaccinations and Boosters for residents, students and town employees. • Guided the School Department with COVID-19 regulations and mandates. • Began updating Local Food Regulations, Septic System, and Animal Regulations. • Assisted with the opening of new restaurants and multiple new companies through TRC meetings. • Collaborate with various departments for food, septic, and housing inspections. • Monitored all aspects of septic for public safety and state mandates. • Monitored town businesses - Weights and Measures to comply with state mandates. SIGNIFICANT STATISTICS Commercial Permitsl — 174 Professional Permits2—71 Food Est./Related Permits &Reviews3 —216 Septic (all related reviews/permits/inspections)— 198 Offal Haulers/Trash Haulers and Placards—310 1 —Animal (24), Body Art (2), Ice Rink (1), Rec Camps (4), Sun Tanning (1), Swimming Pools (21), Tobacco (7), Well (2), Dumpster (112) 2—Body Art Est (1), Funeral (2), Septic Installer (34), Septic Inspector (34) 3 —Food (151), Temp (47), Food Plans (18) 4—Title 5 (96), Plan Reviews (20), Soils (18), Repairs (52), Trench (12) 5 —Offal (81), Trash Hauler(48), Placards (18 1) 27 CURRENT STAFF AND/OR BOARD MEMBERS Brian LaGrasse—Health Director Stephen Casey, Jr. —Health Inspector Carolyn Lam, RN—Public Health Nurse Toni K. Wolfenden—Department Assistant Laura Vlasuk—Health Inspector PT Judith Sullivan—Nurse PT Melissa Bene—Nurse PT Caroline Ibbitson—Nurse PT Dr. Patrick Scanlon D.O., - Town Physician Joseph McCarthy—Chair Michelle Davis, RN—Clerk Daphnee Alva-LaFleur—member Dr. Max Tilson, M.D -member 28 a Jr r. � p �N �ry pir�//j r1� i �� IV wl 29 HUMAN RESOURCES MISSION STATEMENT The Human Resources Department serves the employees and citizens of the Town in a manner that reflects the Town's core values and culture. The Department seeks to promote fairness, open communication, and equal opportunity for all. Services provided include; recruitment, compensation and benefits management, employee/labor relations and human resource information management. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2021 Transitioned a new Human Resources Director following the retirement of the former Human Resources Director in June 2021. Converted the Payroll Coordinator/Benefits Specialist position to a Human Resources Generalist position and transitioned payroll processing functions to the Accounting Specialist. Audited MUNIS reporting functionality to improve efficiency and accuracy for mandatory Affordable Care Act and EEO-4 reporting. Developed and implemented a COVID-19 emergency paid sick leave policy aligned with state law. SIGNIFICANT STATISTICS Recruitment activity resulted in the filling of fifteen (15) vacancies including four (4) staff promotions. Partnered with union leadership to mutually resolve six(6)employee relations matters and successfully administered three (3) union grievances. CURRENT STAFF AND/OR BOARD MEMBERS Kerry Meisinger, Human Resources Director Dawn Pendleton, Human Resources Generalist 30 INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY MISSION STATEMENT 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 support 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 that sustain, enhance, and extend the delivery of high quality, customer- focused service. In support of this mission, the Department is tasked with primary responsibility for long-range planning; resource acquisition and integration; network security, reliability and continuity for all Municipal & School operations. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2021 The role of Information Technology continues to expand into all aspects of local government. Cyber Security and Public Information continue to be the top priorities. The North Andover Technology Department is committed to the challenge of innovating even during this difficult security climate. • Supported employees in the challenges of working remotely. As a result of the COVID impacted work environment, many users were upgraded from desktop computers to laptops to facilitate working remotely. They were also given high levels of instruction and troubleshooting as they navigated the new normal. • Implemented RansomCare—a new system to protect both the Town and Schools against Increased attacks. (includes all file servers and all 6,000 Google drives) • Reconfigured phone system call handlers with professionally recorded greetings. • Continue to improve Cybersecurity training for all staff through the State's Cyber Awareness Grant—awarded for a second year. • Installed camera enabled entry door keypads at the Town Hall, Senior Center and Library as a COVID related upgrade. Cisco camera phones were also installed at each location. • Replaced legacy plotter/scanner in Community Development with modern equipment. • Installed a keyless fob entry system to the front door and the other rear door of Town Hall for enhanced security, as well as a COVID related upgrade. • Replaced VXRail vmware server enclosure at the Police Station. • Adjusted Town Hall door unlock schedule for weekly evening meetings. • Replaced and upgrade large commercial UPS batteries at multiple public safety buildings. 31 • Upgraded the composite upgrade packs on both VxRail servers for the Town. • Upgraded Aruba Wi-Fi system to support 10 Gbps inside interface and an additional 5 Gbps WAN interface. SIGNIFICANT STATISTICS The online citizen "Report It!"tool had 853 reports to in 2021, down from 934 reports in 2020. Reports may also be made via North Andover's mobile app. • Social media presence increased. Twitter followers increased from 5,414 to 5,427 by the end of 2021. Facebook followers increased from 5674 to 5,838. The Town currently has 2,026 followers on Instagram up from 1,795. 250 LinkedIn Connections up from 198 (both pages established December 2018). A COVID-19 SMS Opt-in was created in RAVE Alerts on March 24, 2020 and currently has 1,115 subscribers up from 944. Email subscribers have increased from 1990 to 2317. CURRENT STAFF AND/OR BOARD MEMBERS John Hyland, IT Director David Brodeur,Network Administrator Paul Jutras, Systems Administrator Christine McElhiney, Administrative/Technical Assistant Sarah Brush, Social Media Coordinator 32 STEVENS yS MEMORIAL LIBRAR Y MISSION STATEMENT The Stevens Memorial Library (the Library) is committed to enhancing the quality of life for our diverse community and is free and open to all. The Library is a hub fostering literacy and lifelong learning opportunities providing access to materials and resources, technology, programs, and space for people to connect, engage, and learn. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2021 For the second year the COVID-19 pandemic impacted Library operations. I commend the Library staff for their commitment to finding ways to serve and then doing so with a smile as the months turned into another year. • The Library and the North Andover Public School District partnered for two North Andover• Reads programs. March celebrated Women: Then and Notiv with book and movie recommendations and virtual talks after it had to be postponed in 2020. November celebrated Massachusetts indigenous peoples with First Neighbors, Still Neighbors. Over 1,000 elementary students worked with their art teachers to create the 3 Sisters Garden art installation in the Library and the Middle School students created Wings. Also featured was a recorded 3 Sisters Mash cooking demonstration. • Determined to enjoy Summer at the Stevens 2021 "Tales & Tails" despite COVID restrictions, programs and activities were adapted. Pop-up tents were used for registration and handing out rewards. Weekly Children and Teen"take and make" crafts were picked up outside the lower lobby. The response was positive: o 420 children signed up, reading a total of 6,744 days, averaging 33 days per child. o Teens joined in; 68 teens read a total of 1,069 days,an average of 35 days of reading per participant. o Adults participating earned a drawing ticket for each book read. Tickets were entered into their choice of three local business offerings; a winner was chosen at the end of summer reading. • Programming throughout the year was provided using virtual formats such as Zoom, Google Meet, and Facebook streaming. Staff used the opportunity to expand their knowledge in order to use these tools effectively, while broadening their collective technical knowledge. Virtual technology made it possible to partner with neighboring public libraries to offer additional programs to the community. The use of virtual programming remains a viable option for the future. • With the building closed to the public and staff supporting patrons remotely, the opportunity arose to freshen up parts of the Library. Thanks to the Board of Library Trustees for funding these changes. o The Teen Room walls were painted with a lighter color and carpeting was installed, leaving the room much brighter and fresher. 33 o The lower lobby was repainted with a soft gray, creating a cleaner brighter appearance. The Friends in-lobby book sale area has been updated to compliment the lobby. • Lights in the entire Library building were replaced with new LED lighting thanks to a Massachusetts Department of Energy, Green Communities Grant money awarded to the Town. The change in visibility is noticeable in every room. This upgrade also provides an energy cost savings to the Town of North Andover. Thaiflcs to Town's Facilities Management for obtaining the grant for this improvement. SIGNIFICANT STATISTICS 2021 by the Numbers By the Numbers data is based on the Library's annual report to the Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners, which covers the fiscal year FY21 (July 1,2020 to Jude 30 2021). The FY21 statistics below reflect the impact of COVID-19 limitations. The Library building itself moved through stages from being closed, to open with limited access by appointment and finally open to walk-in without appointments.The Massachusetts Board of Library Commissioners (MBLC)recognized the changes necessitated by the pandemic and adjusted its annual certification requirements, allowing the Library to be certified for the year. • Curbside Service was offered 5 days-a-week for 48 weeks (July 1, 2020 to May 28, 2021) until patrons were able to enter the building once more. • 600 Reader Requests, a new remote reference service offered to assist patrons with reading suggestions, were filled. • 115 virtual programs were viewed by 1,611 people. 87 programs were live; 22 were recorded. Thanks to our partner libraries for making so many programs possible. A few live outside programs also were done. • Electronic Collections in the E-Library were used 52,771 times. • Interlibrary loan service was fully functioning once more. 52,142 items were transferred to and from other public libraries weekly. • The Library website had 115,516 "hits"recorded, 10,000 more than last year. STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS Current Library Staff Library Director Kathleen Keenan Assistant Library Director Lucinda Mazza Department Assistants: Janice Bader& an open position Adult, Teen&Reference Services: Amelia Ayer, Davita Block, Brianna Caron-Dipietro, Amy Fowler-Popoloski, Alison Horner, Bret Sarbieski, with open Information Services Librarian positions. Circulation& Member Services: Erin Wolff,Head; Michel Glennon, Mary Hohenstein, Loren Motew,Ann O'Brien, Donna Wray, Alan Cohen, with open Library Assistant and a Page positions. 34 Children's Services: Charlotte Arredondo, Head; Rhonda Cunha Custodial Services: Senior Custodian Richard Picardi and an open Weekend Custodian position Best wishes to Marie McAndrew-Taylor and Jill Barker on their retirement, and best wishes to Sarah Allwarden, Lisa Bouche, Meaghan Brown, and Melanie Seibert who are pursuing new career opportunities. 2021 Board of Trustees of the Stevens Memorial Library Ann H. Cavanaugh, Chair Stanley Limpert, Vice Chair Mary Dishaw William B. Duffy, Jr. Eva E. Hamori Marl-,Rodgers Earl Svendsen Mr. Duffy retired from the Board of Trustees in June after serving for many years. Friends of the Stevens Memorial Library The Friends are a 501(c)(3) organization supporting the Library. Their numerous hours of volunteer service generate funds that allow the Library to enhance its services beyond the annual municipal budget, making such activities as museum passes, weekly events, and Summer at the Stevens possible. Respectfully submitted, Kathleen Keenan, Library Director 35 PLANNING DEPT MISSION STATEMENT The Planning Department of the Community and Economic Development Division advises the Town of North Andover, including the Board of Selectmen,the Town Manager, and all appointed Boards and Commissions, residents, the business community and the general public on current land use and development topics. The Planning Department also maintains the Zoning Bylaw and maps that provide the policy and regulatory basis for land use and development as mandated by State and local laws. The Planning Department is committed to providing the community with high-quality, proactive services and programs to enhance the quality of life of the Town's residents, businesses and visitors,and to promote a well-designed,physically integrated,livable and prosperous community. The Department oversees all applications for Subdivisions, as well as Special Permits as required by the Zoning Bylaw. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2021 • As of January 5, 2022, the Planning Board issued the following decisions: ✓ Watershed Special Permit 2 ✓ Approval Not Required (ANR) 2 Projects previously approved and currently under construction include the redevelopment of 419 &435 Andover Street. The project consists of demolishing the Ethan Allen and Bliss Spa and Salon buildings that once occupied the site and constructing two smaller buildings totaling 10,852 SF to house new commercial tenants. Four businesses will occupy the property: the existing Bertucci's Restaurant, a coffee shop, a medical office, and a bank. Both the coffee shop and bank will have drive-through operations; the redevelopment of 1600 Osgood Street, which includes construction of a 3.8M square foot Amazon warehouse and distribution facility and a relocated solar field; a self-storage facility located on Beechwood Drive; a 136-unit multi-family residential development located at 505 Sutton Street; and a 170-unit multi-family residential development on High Street known as AvalonBay North Andover. In addition, the Planning Board is currently participating in ongoing discussions with developer Trinity Financial, and property owner Aimco, regarding a proposed redevelopment of the Royal Crest Estates property. The project proposes to demolish all existing buildings and replace them with a mixed-use development that includes rental affordable housing, multi-family market rate rentals, 55+ housing, townhomes, dormitories, a hotel, office, retail, and open space. This would entail a phased development over eight to 10 years. • The Planning Department coordinates and manages Technical Review Committee (TRC) meetings, which are held at the request of applicants who may want to open a new business or build a new commercial or residential development in North Andover. In calendar year 36 2021, 10 TRC meetings were held for various projects, ranging from a 90K square foot self- storage facility, a package store, an expansion of a restaurant, proposed construction of an animal hospital, and an online curbside pick-up grocery store. • The Master Plan(2018)proposed several strategies and goals related to improving downtown infrastructure, aesthetics, connectivity, wayfinding, parking and visitation rates. To address these strategies/goals, the Planning Department contracted with BETA, a professional engineering and landscape architectural firm, to develop a Downtown Improvement Master Plan. This plan aimed to address improvements to vehicular and pedestrian circulation and safety as well as connectivity and aesthetics of the downtown. Public meetings were conducted in January, March and December 2020. The Select Board adopted the final plan in June 2021. • The Planning Department contracted with engineering firm Weston and Sampson to update the Town's 1987 Watershed Plan. A project kickoff meeting was held in November 2020 with core stakeholders; including personnel from the Water Treatment Plant, DPW, Community and Economic Development, Harbormaster, and Conservation. Public outreach began in January 2021 and the updated Watershed Plan was adopted by the Select Board in October 2021. • Drafted for consideration by the Select Board Small Wireless Facilities Siting Requirements and an Application for Small Wireless Facility installations within the public right of way of the Town or located on Town- owned property. The requirements were adopted by the Select Board in January 2021. • Worked with MassDevelopment to complete a Corridor Study and Plan for the Route 125 corridor. The Study examined existing conditions, zoning, land uses, and physical environment; conducted a public outreach and engagement process to identify a future vision and goals for the corridor; and provided a set of actionable recommendations for enhancements to zoning, the physical environment, and other elements. Findings from the study will help the town capitalize on the arrival of a 3.8 million-square-foot Amazon warehouse and distribution facility at Osgood Landing, new housing and commercial facilities that have recently been constructed at 1210 Osgood Street, and an extension of sewer service that will be installed along the corridor from Sutton Street to the Haverhill border. The effort began in early 2021 and the study was completed and presented to the Select Board in October 2021. • Together with the Department of Public Works and Town Manager, the Planning Department wrote a Complete Streets Policy, which was adopted by the Select Board in June 2021. The adoption of the Complete Streets Policy made the Town eligible for technical assistance funding from the Massachusetts Department of Transportation. The technical assistance funding was used to contract with TEC, Inc. in September 2021 to develop a Complete Streets Prioritization Plan, which will use stakeholder input to create a list of priority transportation safety projects that will be eligible for future Complete Streets Funding Program construction grants. 37 • Together with the Town Engineer, the Planning Department created a Sidewalk Connectivity Improvement Plan (SCIP). Utilized the sidewalk inventory provided by the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission (MVPC) to create maps to analyze the condition of current connections to schools, preferred pedestrian and bike routes to neighborhoods, recreational opportunities, business centers and other amenities that promote alternative and green modes of travel and an active and healthy lifestyle. This Plan will be presented to the Town Manager in January 2022 and ultimately to the Select Board for approval to implement. • Worked with the Director of Community and Economic Development to oversee the work of the Master Plan Implementation Committee and to oversee its efforts to encourage,track, and highlight the implementation of the Master Plan's goals and objectives. • Presented a draft Inclusionary Zoning bylaw to the Planning Board in June 2021. Discussions are on-going with anticipation of a Planning Board initiated Article to be included in the May 2022 Annual Town Meeting warrant. • The Planning Department worked with the Community Preservation Committee to permit and construct a funded parking lot at Glennie Woodlot. This parking lot provides access to Town owned Open Space and existing trail networks. Permitting requirements were completed by February 2021 and construction was completed in the spring of 2021. • Provided ongoing support to the Affordable Housing Trust's efforts to provide housing for "special needs" populations (including low income, veterans, the disabled and the elderly) through June 30, 2021. • Completed and submitted required Record Retention forms in January 2021 and have continued to purge approved documents. • Long term department projects included: ✓ Ongoing coordination with the Merrimack Valley Regional Planning Commission. ✓ Ongoing maintenance and updating of the Planning Department's Procedure Manual. ✓ Identification, execution, and completion of successful affordable housing projects leveraging funding provided through the Affordable Housing Trust and Community Preservation Committee. ✓ Ongoing scanning of previously issued permits and purging of Planning Department files. 38 CURRENT STAFF AND/OR BOARD MEMBERS Eitan Goldberg, Chairman Jean Enright, Planning Director John Simons, Member Dan Beckley, Staff Planner Peter Boynton, Member Bonnie Wolstromer, Department Assistant Kelly Cormier, Member Alissa Koenig, Member The Planning Board is occupied- with five full members; however, there is currently an open associate member position. The Planning Department is fully staffed with one Planning Director, Staff Planner, and Department Assistant. 39 POLICE DEPAR TMENT MISSION STATEMENT The North Andover Police Department is committed to providing the highest level of public safety to the Town of North Andover community through the use of effective and efficient management practices while adhering to clearly defined legal and constitutional guidelines. The members of the Department are empowered to enforce the laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts and the By-laws of the Town of North Andover to ensure that the peace and tranquility of our neighborhoods are maintained and that crime and the fear of crime are reduced. The Department emphasizes integrity, honesty, impartiality and professionalism from our members in order to create an environment that values differences and fosters fairness and flexibility in our mission. The Police Department encourages citizen input and interaction that will assist in developing sound partnerships between the community and the police. The North Andover Police Department responds to calls for service on a 24-hour 365-day basis. A police force of over 50 full-time employees, the North Andover Police Department is an accredited agency with the Massachusetts Police Accreditation Commission and has been for since 2010. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2021 During the year 2021 the police department began to see a return to a new normalcy. With the community slowly reopening we saw a return of many of the usual calls for service as well as continued Coronavirus calls such as medical assists. The police department sent 4 new recruits to the police academy and they have recently graduated and are working the streets. The police department is also working to make sure we are in compliance with the new Police Reform legislation which entails additional training and adjustments to policies and procedures. Over the course of the last three years the Police Department has made significant strides toward digital radio communications. In a multi-phase effort, we have replaced several key components of our radio infrastructure to not only allow the digital conversion but also create a more stable and reliable network. We have added a secondary transmission site for simulcasting, along with redundant microwave links, new portable radios and new mobile radios in all police cruisers. We hope to make the digitally encrypted move by the end of calendar year 2022. CURRENT STAFF AND/OR BOARD MEMBERS Chief of Police: Charles Gray Criminal Investigations Division Commander: Lieutenant Eric Foulds Operations Division Commander: Lieutenant Daniel Lanen Administrative Services Division Commander: Director Jonathan Bonanno Community Service Officer: Brad Dicenzo 40 Confidential Assistant for the Chief of Police: Amy McCarthy Records Clerk: Pamela Dempsey Sergeants: Sergeant Michael Davis Sergeant Sean Daley Sergeant Eugene Salois Sergeant Katie Gehrke Sergeant Scott Whitaker Sergeant Fredy Almanzar—Thomas Sergeant Stephen Diminico Sergeant Brandon James Sergeant Jay Staude Detectives: Detective Daniel Cronin Detective Michael Reardon Detective Michael Gilligan Detective Michael Logan Patrol Officers: Officer Robert Hillner Officer William Gordon Officer Patrick Beirne Officer Daniel Furman Officer William Brush Officer Connor Tierney Officer Robert Barter Officer Ashley Kneeland Officer Mark Wilson Officer Cameron Pramas Officer Brendan Gallagher Officer Patrick McGettrick Officer Jason Wedge Officer Paul Jacques Officer Eric Sewade Officer Timothy Houston Officer Jay Corr Officer John Pollard Officer Julie Nigro Officer Nicholas Wasczcuk Officer Anthony Sousa Officer Jonathan Contreras Officer Adrian Cuevas Officer Matthieu Messina Officer William Enright Officer Tyler Thomas Reserve Officer Timothy D'Entremont Reserve Officer William Marcotte Communications Officers: Lead Communications Officer Jon Wood CO Marc Gagnon CO Eugene Croteau CO Matthew Breeded CO Kimberly Woiceshook CO Jason Pugliese CO Justin Lacolla CO Natasha Kellogg 41 DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS MISSION STATEMENT The Department of Public Works (DPW) mission is to provide professional quality maintenance, repair, construction services, and capital improvements while operating the following infrastructure: one hundred and fifty(150)miles of streets;approximately one hundred and seventy five (175) acres of parks, playgrounds, school grounds; the Town beach; the Town Common; all public shade trees; one hundred and fifty (150) miles of water mains; ninety (90) miles of sewer mains; twenty two (22) sewer lift stations; five (5) high lift water booster stations; and, maintain and fuel a fleet of over one hundred(100)vehicles. Furthermore,the Department's mission is also to provide the highest quality drinking water by maintaining the Town's water supply, Lake Cochichewick, and by optimally operating the drinking water treatment plant, which delivers an average daily consumption of 3.2 million gallons and a yearly total of over a billion gallons. Providing uninterrupted solid waste and recycling removal is also a mission of the Department through a private hauler. Additionally,the DPW provides rapid response to all snow, ice and other inclement weather emergencies, as well as water and sewer breaks. The DPW enforces water, sewer and drainage by-laws, grants petitions of location for utilities, and maintains engineering records and GIS data. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2021 • Completed design, procurement, award, and began construction of Contract 2A road and sidewalk improvements in the 2018 gas emergency impact area. • Replaced three (3) existing culverts located on Mill Road, Marbleridge Road, and Liberty Street that were failing due to age, corrosion, and increased beaver activity. • Completed design, procurement, and award to contractor of Phase 2 of the Route 125 Sewer Force Main Extension project to accommodate the new Amazon facility. • Completed the installation of a crosswalk near the Route 125/Chickening Road and Beacon Hill Boulevard intersection that included the installation of new Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons, establishing a School Zone along this area on Route 125, and performed upgrades to the signal at the intersection of Massachusetts Avenue and Osgood Street. • Completed construction of new playground at the Steven's Pond Bathing Beach. • Performed the emergency repair of an area with severe erosion along the Cochichewick Brook near Sutton Street due to failing drainage infrastructure within Sutton Street. Replaced failing drainage infrastructure in Sutton Street and made repairs to existing bridge and sidewalk. SIGNIFICANT STATISTICS Total Solid Waste Collected in 2021: 7,973 Tons Total Co-mingled Recyclables Collected in 2021: 3,418 Tons Total Roadway Length Paved in 2021: 2.0 Miles Total Length of New Sidewalk in 2021: 4,430 LF 42 CURRENT STAFF AND/OR BOARD MEMBERS Director: Jim Stanford Assistant Director/Town Engineer: John Borgesi Operations Manager: Tim Willett Water and Sewer Superintendent: Glen Alt Operations Superintendent: John Lavin Project Engineer: Curtis Johnson Staff Engineer: Kellie Messer Lab Director: Tiffany Blake Sr. Water Analyst: Maya Chin Department Assistant: Jo-Ann Lanen Department Assistant: Karen Hanlon Department Assistant: Sharon Coco Sr. Foreperson: Keith Seguin Sr. Foreperson: Phil Long Sr. Foreperson: Mike Dunn Foreperson: Ron Puchalski Foreperson: Dennis Gagnon Foreperson: Marls Hardy Water Meter Repair Craftsperson: Mark Cottone Specialty Motor Equip Operator: Robert Viens Special Motor Equip Operator: Mark Doherty Special Motor Equip Operator: Sam Pappalardo Special Motor Equip Operator: Rich Hancock Heavy Equipment Motor Operator: Dennis Jones Heavy Equipment Motor Operator: Benjamin Grenon Heavy Equipment Motor Operator: Jack Risacher Heavy Equipment Motor Operator: Tom Geary Meter Reader: Wayne Currier Laborer: David Foote Laborer: Chris Long Sr. Custodian: Rick Picardi Custodian: John Conlon Custodian: Mike Sifferlen Operations and Maintenance Chief. Brent Salvatore Water Treatment Plant Operator: Joe Grande Water Treatment Plant Operator: Andrew Greenwood Water Treatment Plant Operator: Shawn Rock Water Treatment Plant Operator: Vladimir Kan Water and Sewer Mechanic: Mike Nicosia Water and Sewer Mechanic: Dan Hollins Water and Sewer Mechanic: Tim Arthur 43 WATER SUPPLY & DISTRIBUTION FY 2021 There were installed in FY21, 50 feet of twelve-inch water main. Also installed were 5 twelve- inch, 3 eight-inch, and 3 six-inch gate valves, along with 12 fire hydrants. The water distribution system now consists of. 149.68 miles of main pipe; 6 twelve-inch check valves; 4 twelve-inch altitude valves; 5 twenty-four-inch butterfly valves; 573 twelve-inch, 4 ten-inch, 1128 eight-inch, 1199 six-inch gate valves; with 1547 public hydrants. SIZE OF PIPE(INCHES) 24 12 10 8 6 LENGTH OF PIPE(FEET) 1,917 278,341 7,615 413,975 81,159 There were installed in FY21 either wholly or partially 14 water services. Ten fire hydrants were replaced and 9 water main or leaks were repaired. Hydrants were inspected, repaired, and painted where necessary. Hydrant flushing was conducted from April to July. STATISTICS RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 1. KIND OF MAIN PIPE CAST IRON,DUCTILE IRON,HDPE 2. SIZES 6"TO 24" 3. EXTENDED DURING THE YEAR(FEET) 50 4. DISCONTINUED(FEET) 50 5. TOTAL NUMBER OF HYDRANTS ADDED DURING THE YEAR 2 6. TOTAL NUMBER OF HYDRANTS NOW IN USE 1547 7. NUMBER OF BLOWOFFS 6 8. RANGE OF PRESSURE ON MAINS 35 TO 148 PSI 9. KIND OF SERVICE PIPE IRON,BRASS,COPPER,PLASTIC 10. SIZE OF SERVICE PIPE '/4"TO 10" 11. NUMBER OF SERVICE TAPS ADDED THIS YEAR 14 12. NUMBER OF SERVICE TAPS NOW IN USE 7,970 13. NUMBER OF METERS INSTALLED 107 A hydrant flushing program, including flow testing was conducted by the Town's Engineering Consultant, Weston& Sampson Engineers. Upgrades to the hydraulic model of the water distribution system were also completed, along with mapping updates. Planning for the design and construction for a new water main in Ferncroft Circle commenced in FY21. DRINKING WATER TREATMENT PLANT (DWTP) & BOOSTER PUMPING STATIONS Finished Water Pumped FY2021 Months Million Gallons (MG) July 2020 149.80 Aug 149.30 Sept 127.66 Oct 98.34 Nov 78.29 Dec 81.30 44 Jan 2021 80.00 Feb 70.66 Mar 79.77 Apr 80.07 May 113.41 June 141.93 Total 1,250.53 Average daily consumption: 4.42 MG/day Max day pumping: June 21,2021 6.21 MG Largest pumping period: July 27-Aug 2, 2020 38.24 MG 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: • Passed the requirements to be recertified for bacterial sampling in our lab; • Overhauled two 800-amp circuit breakers • Replaced 30-year-old PCH 180 chemical tanks, day tank added • Ozone project completed • Replaced carbon in two filters • Overhauled Finish water#1 pump and motor CROSS CONNECTION CONTROL PROGRAM (CCCP) The program is ongoing annually in accordance with the Department of Environmental Protection, Division of Water Supply 310 CMR 22.22 Regulations. The Town's Water Department is ultimately responsible for all actions regarding this program to ensure that it is managed and maintained correctly according to Federal & State Laws. No cross-connection violations were detected in FY 21 thus the program is extremely successful in keeping our water safe from outside contaminated sources. Eight hundred and seventy-one (871) devices were successfully tested. SEWAGE COLLECTION & TREATMENT FY 2021 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 to the Merrimack River by way of the Greater Lawrence Sewage Treatment Plant. There are 91.14 miles of sewers in the North Andover Sewerage System with 5,984 house connections. SIZE OF SEWERS(INCHES) 36 30 27 24 21 1s LENGTH OF SEWERS(FEET) 440 10,179 4,171 19,359 7,939 19,992 45 SIZE OF SEWERS(INCHES) 15 12 10 8 6 LENGTH OF SEWERS(FEET) 2,889 44,090 10.768 280,077 82,154 A Contract was signed with Revoli Construction for the new Osgood Street Sewer System. Nine blockages were cleared or repaired by the Sewer Crew. 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. • Repaired clogged sewer line—Flagship Drive • Overhauled two pumps-Jasmine Plaza station • New generators installed at Holly Ridge and Alcott • Replaced emergency generator transfer switch—Flagship Drive station 46 SCHOOL COMMITTEE MISSION STATEMENT North Andover Public Schools, with the support of our community, will provide a safe learning environment that cultivates a respectful community of engaged learners, insightful thinkers, and effective communicators who will demonstrate progress toward career and college readiness. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2021 • From January to June 2021, an appointed subcommittee engaged in a highly detailed study of our district's school capacity. Based on the subcommittee's final report, the School Committee (SC) voted unanimously in September to support the recommendation to include five schools in Facilities Master Plan II (FMPII,) starting with an addition to NAMS and the construction of a new Kittredge School. The SC engaged in a tri-board meeting in December 2021 with the Select Board and Finance Committee for early budget planning. All three boards support the FMPII goals. In March 2022, the district's application was accepted into the Massachusetts School Building Authority's Eligibility Period,which is the first step in the process of building a new Kittredge School. • In Spring 2021, the SC approved a change at NAHS from trimesters to semesters, supported by the budget passed by Town Meeting in May 2021. Through the hiring of additional teachers, this shift provided the opportunity for students to have greater continuity of educational experiences, choice in subject studies, and flexibility in scheduling. NAHS presented the positive impacts of the changes in fall of 2021. SC student liaisons continue to gather and share feedback on the schedule change school administration and the committee. • In 2009, the SC established the Educator Hall of Fame as a way to recognize retired North Andover educators for their dedicated service teaching, inspiring, and challenging North Andover students. This year's Educator Hall of Fame inductee was Mary Julie Gregiore. Mrs. Gregiore was a member of the NAHS English Dept. from 1978 to 2014, first as a teacher, then as dept. chair. In her final year at NAPS, she served the district as K-12 Humanities Curriculum Coord. Nomination testimony from former students and colleagues outlined the incredible impact Mrs. Gregoire's teaching and advocacy had on her students and colleagues over her 37 years with the district. For the induction ceremony in October, her primary nominator sent a moving video tribute sharing Mrs. Gregoire's impact on her life, both as a NAHS student and now as a college professor. Mrs. Gregoire will share some thoughts with the current NAPS staff during the opening day kickoff in late August. CURRENT STAFF AND/OR BOARD MEMBERS Andrew McDevitt, Chair Amy Mabley, Vice Chair Pam Pietrowski, Clerk Holly Vitzke-Lynch, Member Helen Pickard, Member Dr. Gregg T. Gilligan Superintendent of School 47 TO WN CLERK MISSION STATEMENT The Town Cleric's Office is the gateway to public information, records preservation, election and voting services, and licensing for the Town. The Office will promote public confidence and good will by providing the highest level of courteous,efficient service to ensure transparent governance, and to uphold the highest degree of integrity. The Town Clerk's Office will operate in a modern, professional, and automated environment, with an emphasis on our fiscal responsibility to the taxpayers of North Andover. Justice of the Peace services are provided to the public. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2021 The Town Cleric's Office conducted the Annual Town Election on March 30, 2021, during the COVID-19 pandemic. The Town Cleric's Office assisted the Town Moderator with the Annual Town Meeting, held outdoors on the football field of Joe Walsh Stadium at North Andover High School, 430 Osgood Street, on June 17, 2021. The official 2020 U.S. Census numbers were released in late fall, and precinct changes went into effect on December 31, 2021. With the 8.3% increase in population, boundary lines shifted in all precincts, although marginally, and the Town of North Andover remains at eight precincts. SIGNIFICANT STATISTICS 12,699 households received The Annual Town Census in January 2021 Number of Vital Records registered: Births - 259 Marriages - 104 Deaths—341 The Town Cleric's Office issued 2,292 dog licenses in 2021 U.S. Census Population, April 1, 2020—30,915 Registered voters as of December 31, 2021 —21,301 CURRENT STAFF C. Dawne Warren, CMC—Town Clerk Suzanne Pelich—Assistant Town Cleric Patricia Sifferlen—Senior Cleric 48 L. TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER WARRANT FOR THE ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION -March 30 2021 To either of the Constables of the Town of North Andover GREETINGS: In the name of the Commonwealth,you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said Town who are qualified to vote Elections at: North Andover High School,430 Osgood Street,North Andover,MA 01845 ALL PRECINCTS One-Eight(1 - 8) on TUESDAY,THE THIRTIETH OF MARCH 2O21,from 7:00 A.M.to 8:00 P.M. for the following purpose: To cast their votes in the Annual Election for the candidates for the following offices: SELECT BOARD Two for Three Years SCHOOL COMMITTEE Two for Three Years HOUSING AUTHORITY One for Five Years MODERATOR One for Three Yeats Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said voting. Given under our hands this day of C ,2021. bl,(Ab f-ft tul Selectmen of North Andover And you are directed to serve this warrant by posting true and attested copies thereof in the Town Office wilding and one public place in each voting precinct in the Town,said copies to be posted not less than seven(7)days before the time of said election. Z&lu Cdnst ble (month and day) Warrant must be posted March 23,2021,(at least seven days prior to the March 30, 2021 Annual Town Election). 49 50 June 17, 2021 Annual Town Meeti L,Minutes Town Moderator,Marl-, S. DiSalvo, called the 2021 Annual Town Meeting to order at 7:01 PM on the football field of Joe Walsh Stadium at North Andover High School, 430 Osgood Street on Thursday June 17, 2021. The meeting was held outdoors under defined public health protocols to assure that all members of the community who wished to attend could feel safe and comfortable in participation. Voter check-in occurred at the three corners of the venue. Check lists were used in electronic form with the aid of PollPad computing devices. Six hundred and forty-one (641) voters were admitted to the meeting. Moderator DiSalvo welcomed all, recognized the 375"' anniversary of the founding of North Andover, and honored the service of former Select Board members Ken Crouch and Jack Graham who passed since the 2020 Annual Town Meeting. DiSalvo lamented the 89 members of the community who lost their lives to COVID-19 memorialized by the display of a basket of 89 roses. The Moderator specifically paid tribute upon the passing of former Town Moderator Charlie Salisbury noting the presence of a single rose at the podium representing his long and distinguished service. There was a moment of silence. Moderator DiSalvo highlighted the contributions of Finance Committee member Thomas Ringler upon his naturalization as a US citizen. Ringler lead the Pledge of Allegiance. DiSalvo then attested that the past year had been one of disease - balanced by the miracle of vaccination; racial discord followed by civic protest and jury findings of guilt; Insurrection then Inauguration; and the pain of distance from our loved ones that we could now see and hug. A motion was made by Chris Nobile, Chair of the Select Board, to dispense with the reading of the warrant, and with the reading of the constable's return of service of that warrant and further moved that the Moderator not be required to read articles of the warrant verbatim,but to be allowed to refer to articles by number and by subject matter; and further that motion or amendments need not be read but are to be voted upon as shown or otherwise provided, in print, to the voters in attendance. The motion was made, seconded, and unanimously approved Articles 1 —4 were acted upon under a unanimous consent agenda motion. Article 1: Reports of Receipts and Expenditures. UNANIMOUS VOTE to accept the reports of receipts and expenditures as presented by the Select Board in the 2020 Annual Town Report. Select Board Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority Vote Article 2: Authorization of the Town Manager or Superintendent of Schools Regarding Contracts in Excess of Three Years. UNANIMOUS VOTE in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B, §12(b), to authorize the Town Manager or the Superintendent of Schools to solicit and award contracts, except personnel contracts, for terms exceeding three years, including any renewal, extension or option, provided in each instance the 51 longer term is determined to be in the best interest of the Town by vote of at least four(4)members of the Select Board or the School Committee, as appropriate, or to take any other action relative thereto. Select Board Select Board Recommendation: Favorable Action School Committee Recommendation: Favorable Action Finance Committee Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority Vote Article 3: Authorization to Accept Grants of Easements. UNANIMOUS VOTE to authorize the Select Board and the School Committee to accept grants of easements for access, water, drainage, sewer, roadway and utility purposes or any public purpose on terms and conditions the Board and Committee deem in the best interest of the Town, or to take any other action relative thereto. Select Board Select Board Recommendation: Favorable Action School Committee Recommendation: Favorable Action Planning Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority Vote Article 4: Authorization to Grant Easements. UNANIMOUS VOTE to authorize the Select Board and the School Committee to grant easements for access, water, drainage, sewer, roadway and utility purposes or any public purpose on terms and conditions the Board and Committee deem in the best interest of the Town, or to take any other action relative thereto. Select Board Select Board Recommendation: Favorable Action School Committee Recommendation: Favorable Action Planning Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Two-thirds (2/3) Vote Articles 6— 8 were acted upon under a unanimous consent agenda motion. 52 Article 6: Petition General Court-An Act to Amend the Town Charter-Chapter 9 Financial Provisions and Procedures: UNANIMOUS VOTE to authorize, but not require,the Select Board to petition the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for special legislation substantially in the form set forth below amending the Town Charter: Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary and in accordance with the Home Rule Amendment, Article II, § 8 of the Articles of Amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth, as amended by Article LXXXIX, the Town of North Andover petitions the General Court of Massachusetts for a special act to modify the following sections of the Town Charter by deleting the language shown in strikethrough and inserting the words underlined and in bold: Chapter 9 Financial Provisions and Procedures Section 6. Notice of public hearing on proposed budget and capital improvements plan and publication of Finance Committee report 9-6-1. The Finance Committee shall conduct at least one public hearing on the proposed budget and capital improvements plan and shall issue printed recommendations, if the recommendations are available and detailed explanations on all financial articles, including the operating budget and the capital improvements plan in an annual Finance Committee report. This report shall be made available to all residents of the Town at least 21 days prior to the Annual Town Meeting, at Town Hall, at Stevens Memorial Library, the senior center, the police station, on the Town of North Andover website, and, by request, by e-mail and United States mail. Notice 0 Copies of the annual Finance Committee report shall also be made available at the Annual Town Meeting. In preparing its recommendations, the Committee may require the Town Manager, any Town division, department, office, board, commission or committee to furnish it with appropriate financial reports and budgetary information. Provided, however that the General Court may make clerical or editorial changes of form only to the bill, unless the Beata of Solo *mo„ Select Board approves amendments to the bill before enactment by the General Court, and that the Board of Selectmen is authorized to approve amendments which shall be within the scope of the general public objectives of the petition. or to take any other action in connection therewith. Finance Committee Select Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Finance Committee Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Two thirds (2/3) Vote Article 7: Amend General Bylaw Chapter 20,Article I,Housinlz Trust Fund. UNANIMOUS VOTE to amend General Bylaw Chapter 20, Article I, Housing Trust Fund (by identifying text which is deleted as strikethrough and text added as underlined): 20-1. Name. 53 The Trust shall be called the "Town of North Andover Affordable Housing Trust Fund." § 20-2. Purpose; general authority of Trustees. The purpose of the Trust shall be to provide for the preservation, creation and use of affordable housing in the Town of North Andover for the benefit of low- and moderate-income households and for the funding of community housing, as defined in and in accordance with the provisions of M. G. L. c. 44B. In furtherance of this purpose, the Trustees are hereby authorized, in accordance with the procedures set forth herein, to acquire by gift, purchase or otherwise real and personal property or money, both tangible and intangible, of every sort and description; and to use such property, both real and personal, and money, in such manner as the Trustees shall deem appropriate to carry out such purpose; provided, however, that all property held by the Trust and the net earnings thereof shall be used exclusively for the preservation, creation, support and use in the Town of North Andover of affordable housing for the purposes for which this Trust was formed. § 20-3. Board of Trustees. There shall be a Board of Trustees consisting of not less than five Trustees nor more than seven Trustees who shall be appointed by the Select Board Bard of Seleetme„. At least one of the Trustees shall be a member of the Select Board B afd of Seleetme Only persons who are residents of the Town of North Andover shall be eligible to hold the office of Trustee. Trustees shall serve for a term of two years, except that two of the initial Trustee appointments shall be for a term of one year, and may be reappointed at the discretion of the Select Board Board € S . Any Trustee who ceases to be a resident of the Town of North Andover shall cease to be a Trustee hereunder and shall promptly provide a written notification of the change in residence to the Board and to the Town Clerk. Any Trustee may resign by written instrument signed and acknowledged by such Trustee and duly filed with the Town Clerk. If a Trustee shall die, resign, or for any other reason cease to be a Trustee hereunder before his/her term of office expires, a successor shall be appointed by the Select Board Beafd of Seleetmefl.to fill such vacancy,provided that in each case the appointment and acceptance in writing by the Trustee so appointed is filed with the Town Clerk. No such appointment shall be required so long as there are five Trustees in office. Upon the appointment of any succeeding Trustee and the filing of such appointment, the title to the Trust estate shall thereupon and without the necessity of any conveyance be vested in such succeeding Trustee jointly with the remaining Trustees. Reference to the "Trustee" shall mean the Trustee or Trustees for the time being hereunder.Nothing in this section shall prevent a Select Board Board of Se oetmer from appointing the Town Manager as a member or Chair of the Board, with or without the power to vote. § 20-4. Meetings of Trust. The Trust shall meet at least quarterly at such time and at such place as the Trustees shall determine. Notice of all meetings of the Trust shall be given in accordance with the provisions of the Open Meeting Law, N4GL e. 39, §§ 23^, 23B and 23C M.G.L c. 30A, §& 18 to 25. A quorum at any meeting shall be a majority of the Trustees qualified and present in person. § 20-5. Powers of Trustees. 54 The Board of Trustees shall have the following powers, which shall be carried out in accordance with and in furtherance of the provisions of MGL c. 44, § 55C and M. G. L. C. 44B: A. With the approval of the Select Board Board of Solo tmeifl and Finance Committee,to accept and receive real property, personal property or money, by gift, grant, contribution, devise or transfer from any person, firm, corporation or other public or private entity, including but not limited to money, grants of funds or other property tendered to the Trust in connection with any ordinance or bylaw or any general or special law or any other source, including money from MGL Chapter 44B, provided, however, that any such money received from chapter 44B on or after 2016 shall be used exclusively for community housing and shall remain subject to all the rules, regulations and limitations of that chapter when expended by the trust, and such funds shall be accounted for separately y the trust; and provided further, that at the end of each fiscal year, the trust shall ensure that all expenditures of funds received from said chapter 44B are reported to the Community Preservation Committee of the Town for inclusion in the Community Preservation initiatives report, Form CP-3, to the Department of Revenue; B. With the approval of the Select Board Board of Seleetme , to purchase and retain real or personal property, including without restriction investments that yield a high rate of income or no income; C. With the approval of the Select Board B,,,,,.a of Seleetmen and Finance Committee, to sell, lease, exchange, transfer or convey any real property at public auction or by private contract for such consideration and on such terms as to credit or otherwise, and to make such contracts and enter into such undertakings relative to Trust real property as the Trustees deem advisable, notwithstanding the length of any such lease or contract; D. With the approval of the Select Board Beard of Seleetme , to sell, lease, exchange, transfer, or convey any personal property at public auction or by private contract for such consideration and on such terms as to credit or otherwise, and to make such contracts and enter into such undertakings relative to Trust personal property, notwithstanding the length of any such lease or contract; E. To execute, acknowledge and deliver deeds, assignments, transfers, pledges, leases, covenants, contracts, promissory notes, releases, grant agreements and other instruments, sealed or unsealed, necessary, proper or incident to any transaction in which the Board engages for the accomplishment of the purposes of the Trust; F. To employ advisors and agents, such as accountants, appraisers and lawyers, as the Trustees deem necessary; G. To pay reasonable compensation and expenses to all advisors and agents and to apportion such compensation between income and principal as the Trustees deem advisable; H. To apportion receipts and charges between income and principal as the Trustees deem advisable, to amortize premiums and establish sinking funds for such purpose, and to create reserves for depreciation depletion or otherwise; I. With the approval of the Select Board u a„a f Solo,.+..,..or, to participate in any reorganization, recapitalization, merger or similar transactions; and to give proxies or powers of 55 attorney with or without power of substitution, to vote any securities or certificates of interest, and to consent to any contract, lease, mortgage, purchase or sale of property, by or between any corporation and any other corporation or person; J. With the approval of the Select Board Board of Select» e.n, to deposit any security with any protective reorganization committee, and to delegate to such committee such powers and authority with relation thereto as the Trustees may deem proper and to pay, out of Trust property, such portion of expenses and compensation of such committee as the Board, with the approval of the Select Board Board of Seleetme.n, may deem necessary and appropriate; K. To carry property for accounting purposes other than acquisition date values; L. With the approval the Select Board Board of Seleetmor and the approval of Town Meeting by a two-thirds majority vote, to incur debt, to borrow money on such terms and conditions and from such terms and conditions and from such sources as the Trustees deem advisable, and to mortgage and pledge Trust assets as collateral; M. With the approval of the Select Board Board of Seleetinen, to disburse Trust funds for the purpose of making loans or grants in furtherance of the creation, support or preservation of affordable housing in North Andover upon such terms as the Trustees shall deem most appropriate to carry out such purposes; N. To make distributions or divisions of principal in kind; O. To comprise, attribute, defend, enforce, release, settle or otherwise adjust claims in favor or against the Trust, including claims for taxes, and to accept any property, either in total or partial satisfaction of any indebtedness or other obligation, and subject to the provisions of MGL c. 44, § 55C, to continue to hold the same for such period of time as the Board may deem appropriate; P. To manage or improve real property and, with the approval of the Select Board B S 'ewe and Town Meeting, to abandon any property which the Trustees determine not to be worth retaining; Q. To hold all or part of the Trust property un-invested for such purposes and for such time as the Trustees may deem appropriate; and R. To extend the time for payment of any obligation to the Trust. § 20-6. Funds paid to Trust. Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary, all moneys paid to the Trust in accordance with any zoning bylaw, exaction fee, or private contribution shall be paid directly into the Trust and need not be appropriated or accepted and approved into the Trust. General revenues appropriated into the Trust become Trust property and these funds need not be further appropriated to be expended. All moneys remaining in the Trust at the end of any fiscal year, whether or not expended by the Board within one year of the date they were appropriated into the Trust, remain Trust property. § 20-7. Acts of Trustees. 56 A majority of Trustees may exercise any or all of the powers of the Trustees hereunder and may execute on behalf of the Trustees any and all instruments with the same effect as though executed by all the Trustees. No Trustee shall be required to give bond. No license of court shall be required to confirm the validity of any transaction entered into by the Trustees with respect to the Trust estate. § 20-8. Liability. Neither the Trustees nor any agent or officer of the Trust shall have the authority to bind the Town, except in the manner specifically authorized herein. The Trust is a public employer and the Trustees are public employees for the purpose of MGL Chapter 258. The Trust shall be deemed a municipal agency and the Trustees special municipal employees for the purposes of MGL Chapter 268A. § 20-9. Taxes. The Trust is exempt from MGL Chapter 59 and Chapter 62, and from any other provisions concerning payment of taxes based upon or measured by property or income imposed by the commonwealth or any subdivision thereto. § 20-10. Custodian of funds; annual audit. The Town Treasurer shall be the custodian of the fiends of the Trust. The books and records of the Trust shall be audited annually by an independent auditor in accordance with accepted accounting practices for municipalities. § 20-11. Status as governmental body. The Trust is a governmental body for purposes of MGh e.39, §§23 , 23B and 23G.2 M. G. L. c. 30A, §§ 18 to 25. § 20-12. Status as board of Town; effect of Uniform Procurement Act. The Trust is a board of the Town for purposes of MGL Chapter 30B and MGL c. 40, § 15A; but agreements and conveyances between the Trust and agencies, boards, commissions, authorities, departments and public instrumentalities of the Town shall be exempt from said Chapter 30B. § 20-13. Duration of Trust; termination. This Trust shall be of indefinite duration, until terminated in accordance with applicable law. Upon termination of the Trust, subject to the payment of or malting of provisions for the payment of all obligations and liabilities of the Trust and the Trustees, the net assets of the Trust shall be transferred to the Town and held by the Select Board Board of Seleetme for affordable housing purposes. In making any such distribution, the Trustees may, subject to the approval of the Select Board Board of SeleetmeH, sell all or any portion of the Trust property and distribute the net proceeds thereof or they may distribute any of the assets in kind. The powers of the Trustees shall continue until the affairs of the Trust are concluded. § 20-14. Recording of documents. 57 The Select Board Board of Seleetmen may authorize the Trustees to execute, deliver and record with the Registry of Deeds any documents required for any conveyance authorized hereunder or to carry out the purposes and powers of the Trust. § 20-15. Section titles. The titles to the various sections herein are for convenience only and are not to be considered part of said sections nor shall they affect the meaning or the language of any such section. or to take any other action in connection therewith. Select Board Select Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Affordable Housing Trust Fund: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority Vote ARTICLE 8. Home Rule Petition. UNANIMOUS VOTE to authorize, but not require, the Select Board to petition the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for special legislation substantially in the form set forth below amending the Town Charter: Notwithstanding any general or special law to the contrary and in accordance with the Home Rule Amendment, Article II, § 8 of the Articles of Amendment to the Constitution of the Commonwealth, as amended by Article LXXXIX, the Town of North Andover petitions the General Court of Massachusetts for a special act to modify the following sections of the Town Charter by deleting the language shown in strikethrough and inserting the words underlined and in bold: Chapter 7 Appointed Town Boards Section 11. North Andover Commission on Ability Assistance Disability Cron 7-11-1. A commission on disability issues of an indefinite, but odd, number shall be appointed by the Select Board of r�for three year overlapping terms. Provided, however that the General Court may make clerical or editorial changes of form only to the bill, unless the Select Board approves amendments to the bill before enactment by the General Court, and that the Select Board is authorized to approve amendments which shall be within the scope of the general public objectives of the petition. or to take any other action in connection therewith. Commission on Ability Assistance Select Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Two thirds (2/3) Vote Articles 16, 21 —23, 25 and 26 were acted upon under a unanimous consent agenda motion. 58 Article 16: Revolving Fund Spending Limits.UNANIMOUS VOTE to authorize the following expenditure limits for revolving funds for certain Town departments under Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, §53E'/z for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2021, or take any other action related thereto: FY 2022 Revolving Account Expenditure Limit Wheelabrator Planning $ 35,000 Wheelabrator Public Safety $ 35,000 Health Dept. - Food Inspections $ 35,000 Health Dept. -Septic Inspections $ 35,000 Field Maintenance $ 5,000 Health Dept. Revolving $ 35,000 Youth and Recreation Services Revolving $ 415,000 Elder Services - COA Revolving $ 25,000 Fire Department $ 20,000 School Curriculum $ 100,000 Tax Title Revolving Fund $ 100,000 Stevens Estate Revolving $ 300,000 Storm water Bylaw $ 50,000 or to take any other action relative thereto. Select Board Select Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Finance Committee Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority Vote Article 21: Transfer to Stabilization. UNANIMOUS VOTE to transfer $140,162 from available funds or Free Cash into the Stabilization Fund, or to take any other action relative thereto. Town Manager Select Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Finance Committee Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority Vote Article 22: Transfer to Capital Stabilization. UNANIMOUS VOTE to transfer$350,000 from available funds or Free Cash into the Capital Stabilization Fund, or to take any other action relative thereto. Town Manager Select Board Recommendation: Favorable Action 59 Finance Committee Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority Vote Article 23: Transfer funds from Free Cash to Fiscal Year 2021 School Department Revolving Fund. UNANIMOUS VOTE to transfer a sum of$148,551.97 from Free Cash to the School Department Revolving Fund. or take any other action relative thereto. School Committee Select Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Finance Committee Recommendation: Favorable Action School Committee Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority vote Article 25: Transfer funds from Free Cash to Fiscal Year 2022 General Fund for COVID. UNANIMOUS VOTE to transfer a sum of$2,711,000 from Free Cash to the General Fund to cover COVID expenses. or take any other action relative thereto. Select Board Select Board Recommendation: To be made at Town Meeting Finance Committee Recommendation: To be made at Town Meeting Vote Required: Majority vote Article 26: Transfer funds from Overlay Surplus to Fiscal Year 2022 General Fund, Assessors Department. UNANIMOUS VOTE to transfer a sum of$40,000 from Overlay Surplus to the General Fund, Assessors Department. or take any other action relative thereto. Select Board Select Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Finance Committee Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority vote Articles 18—20 were acted upon under a unanimous consent agenda motion. Article 18: Appropriation—Water Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2022. UNANIMOUS VOTE to appropriate the amount of$5,313,716 in aggregate, for the purpose listed under column "FY22 Recommendation: Town Manager,Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee" for the Fiscal 60 Year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022; without regards to individual line items, and to operate the Water Enterprise Fund,that$5,313,716 be raised from Water receipts and from these receipts $1,070,661 be transferred to the General Fund for indirect cost and $50,000 to Capital Projects, WATER ENTERPRISE FY22 Recommendation 1 FY22 Town Manager FY21 Department I Board of Selectme Budget 1 Request (Finance Committee Personnel 1,075,470 1,113,278 1,268,278 Expense 3,301,0481 2,153,130 2,135,130 Debt Service 826,5331 789,6481 789,648 Sub-Total Direct Expenditures 1 5,203,0511 4,056,0551 4,193,055 Transfer to Capital Projects 775,0001 50,000 50,000 Admin/Indirect 1,044,5471 1,070,6611 1,070,661 Total Water Enterprise I 7,022,5981 5,176,7161 5,313,716 or to take any other action relative thereto. Select Board Select Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Finance Committee Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority Vote Article 19: Appropriation — Sewer Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2022. UNANIMOUS VOTE to appropriate the amount of $5,727,752 in aggregate, for the purpose listed under the column "FY22 Recommendation: Town Manager, Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee" for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022; without regards to individual line items,and to operate the Sewer Enterprise Fund,that$5,727,752 be raised from sewer receipts and from these receipts $503,840 be transferred to the General Fund for indirect expenses and $705,000 to Capital Projects, 61 SEWER ENTERPRISE - FY22 Recommendation I - FY22 Town Manager FY21 Department Board of Selectmen Budget Request Finance Committee Personnel 433,4951 448,4391 509,439 Expense I 257,5381 432,2401 423,240 GLSD Assessment 2,800,0001 2,940,0001 2,940,000 Debt Service 670,488 646,234 646,234 Sub-Total Direct Expenditures 4,161,521 4,466,9121 4,518,912 Transfer to Capital Project 500,0001 705,0001 705,000 Ad m i n/Indirect 1 491,5511 503,8401 503,840 Total Sewer Enterprise 1 5,153,0721 5,675,7521 5,727,752 or to take any other action relative thereto. Select Board Select Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Finance Committee Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority Vote Article 20: Appropriation - Stevens Estate Enterprise Fund for FY2022. UNANIMOUS VOTE to appropriate the amount of$73,898 in aggregate, for the purpose listed under the column "FY22 Recommendation: Town Manager,Board of Selectmen, Finance Committee" for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022; without regards to individual line items, and to operate the Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Enterprise Fund that $73,898 be raised from Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Fund STEVENS ESTATE 1 I 1 AT OSGOOD HILL ENTERPRISE FY22 - ! Recommendation FY22 Town Manager FY21 Department Board of Selectmen Budget Request j Finance Committee Personnel i 154,6391 156,4351 27,778 Expense 195,7901 165,9451 46,120 Debt Service 01 01 0 Sub-Total Direct Expenditures 350,4291 322,3801 73,898 Transfer to Capital Project 01 01 0 Admin/Indirect - 01 01 0 Total Stevens Estate Enterprise 350,4291 322,3801 73,898 or to take any other action relative thereto. Select Board 62 Select Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Finance Committee Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority Vote Article 24: Transfer funds from Free Cash to Fiscal Year 2021 General Fund for COVID To transfer a sum up to $1,340,000 from Free Cash to the General Fund to cover COVID expenses. or take any other action relative thereto. Select Board A motion to WITHDRAW Article 24 was moved and seconded. The motion passed UNANIMOUSLY Select Board Recommendation: To be made at Town Meeting Finance Committee Recommendation: To be made at Town Meeting Vote Required: Majority vote Article 13: Appropriation — Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2022. MAJORITY VOTE to fund the Capital Improvement Program as listed under the heading "Board of Selectmen/Finance Committee/Town Manager Recommendations" and with the language included, 63 FY22 CIP Recommendations Board of_. �.. Selectmen Authorized to Finance OtherFunding Committee Sources ( ;Borrow under Grants Retained Chapter 90, Earnings!Free Town Manager CPA&Snec Raise& Cash/CIP Excess bond Line# Project Description Recommendations .Rev Appropriated Stabilization Proceeds Chapter 44 1 !PlaygroundNlasterPlan(CPC) !$ 200,000 1$ (200,000)1 - 2 (Playground Improvements(fownwide) !$ 50,000 $ !$ $ - !$ (50,000)!$ - 3 !Storage and Evidence processing Garage $ 606,000 S - $ $ $ (600,000))$ - 4Radio infrastructure simulcasting K digital conversion $ 282,000 $ - $ - !_$ - $ (282,000)1$ - 5 _�ReplaceEngine"rruck ($ 757,357[$ - !$_ - $ $ (757,357)j�$ ._. 6 lConmrand Vehicle Car 2.replacement... $ 67,885!$ _ - $ - !$ !$ (67,885)!$ 7 DistrictwidePaving $ 200,000 i$ - $ - '$ - !$ (200,000)I$ - 8 Nliddle School Perfomance Center Floor Replacnrent $ 200,0001$ _. - $ - !$ - !$ (200,000)1$ - 9 Atkinson Elementary Cafeteria Floor Replacement $ 75,000!$ - !$ - !$ I$ (75,000)1$ - 10 School Drainage $ 50,0001$ $ - $ - ($ (50,000)1$ 11 DistricthvideEderiorMaintenance/Renovations $ 56,600!$ - !$ - j$ - !$ (50,000)1$ - 12 sell IT(m2-FY26)_ _ $ 200,000!$ I$ $ - 1$ (200,000)l$ _ - 13 Roadway Improvements(FY22-FY26) !$ 1,205,502($ (820,000) $ $ - !$ (385,502)1$ - 14 I Culvert and Drainage Infrastructure assessment&replacerr$ 300,000 $ _ - $ - $ $ (300,000)1$ - 15 Sidewalk Reconstruction(FY22 FY2_6) $ 350,000!$ - $ - $ - $ (350,000)1$ - 16 !Municipal IT(FY22 F126) $ 50p00 1$ $.. - j$ !$ (50,000)1$ _. 17 !Building Repalcement&Repairs _ (.$_ 350_,000 $ - !$_._ - $ !$ (350,000)1$ - 18 t}riway Mini Bus _ _ _ ($ 80,083($ $.. $ - I$ (80,m)I$ I _ General Fund Total ($ 5,067,827($ (1,020,000)1$ - $ 1$(4,047,827)'$ 19 �WTP Lab Renovations_ i$, 50,0001$ (5... $ - 4$ (50,000y$ Water Enterprise Fund Total I$ 50,000 j$ !$ (50,000)I$ 20 1 Sewer Jet-Vac Truck _ $ 455,000($ _ - $ - $ !$ (455,000)1$ 21 (Sewer Collection System Improvements $ 250,000 j$ - $ - !$ - !$ (250,000)1$ - Sewer Enterprise Fund Total $ 705,000=$ $ - ;S - ($ (705,000)1$ Total All Funds $ 5,822,827 1$ (1,020,000)1$ $ - ($(4,802,827)1$ or to take any other action relative thereto. Town Manager Select Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Finance Committee Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority Vote Article 17: Appropriation — General Fund for Fiscal Year 2022. SUPERMAJORITY VOTE to raise and appropriate,transfer from available funds or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money for the purpose of funding the General Fund for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2021 and ending June 30, 2022, 64 FY22 GENERAL FUND BUDGET Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year 2021 2022 2022 RECAP Department Board of Request Selectmen& Finance Committee& Town Manager Recommend Revenues&Other Financing Sources Operating Revenues Property Taxes 80,582,310 83,489,429 83,489,429 Local Receipts 11,304,410 10,903,464 10,903,464 State Aid 11,919,281 11,851,583 12,086,789 Operating Transfers 1,690,275 1,730,605 1,730,605 Total Operating Revenues 105,496,276 107,975,080 108,210,286 Other Fin.Sources Free Cash 6,195,310 0 4,537,989 Overlay Surplus 0 0 0 Others one time revenues 68,926 68,926 68,926 Total Other Fin Sources 6,264,236 68,926 4,606,915 Total Opr.Rev.&Fin Sources 111,760,512 108,044,006 112,817,201 Operating Expenses GENERAL GOVERNMENT Town Moderator 850 850 850 Selectmen/Town Manager 444,638 452,689 452,189 Finance Committee 800 800 800 Town Accountant 236,619 250,064 249,764 Assessing 339,950 359,716 355,716 Treasurer/Collector 441,359 425,044 454,949 Legal 182,855 183,985 183,985 Human Resource 218,092 226,138 225,688 Town Clerk 384,605 310,290 295,290 Conservation 128,849 133,250 132,350 Community Development 275,775 252,831 252,631 Planning 198,566 200,728 200,128 Board of Appeals 21,725 20,991 20,166 2,874,683 2,817,3751 2,824,505 65 Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year - 2021 2022 2022 RECAP Department Board of Request Selectmen& Finance Committee & Town Manager Recommend PUBLIC SAFETY Police Department 5,417,138 5,473,795 5,473,795 Fire Department 5,880,387 5,889,359 5,888,759 Public Safety Salary Reserve 52,122 150,000 213,830 Inspectional Services 324,453 323,192 333,192 Emergency Management 34,974 35,065 34,900 11,709,075 11,871,411 11,944,476 EDUCATION N A Public School 52,991,818 54,316,613 54,316,613 Full Day Kindergarten 0 0 0 Special Education 0 0 0 62,991,818 54,316,613 54,316,613 PUBLIC WORKS Administration 550,689 580,411 580,211 Street&Sidewalks 1,541,995 1,524,355 1,529,355 Solid Waste/Recycling 1,410,900 1,465,900 1,465,500 Fleet Maintenance 447,771 331,750 330,150 Structures&Grounds 384,400 389,400 386,200 Snow&Ice Removal 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 5,335,755 5,291,816 5,291,416 HEALTH&HUMAN SERVICES Health Department 261,603 264,162 263,662 Elder Services 292,160 298,310 296,710 Youth Service 401,729 405,630 405,130 Veterans Service 424,156 417,368 416,668 1,379,648 1,385,470 1,382,170 CULTURE&RECREATION Stevens Library 1,156,898 1,185,045 1,160,975 1,156,898 1,185,045 1,160,975 SUPPORT SERVICES Admin Support 137,517 54,542 54,342 Outside Auditing 50,000 50,000 50,000 Information Technology 1,393,971 1,408,223 1,408,223 faclilite.s. 345,939 349,003 348,753 1,927,428 1,861,769 1,861,319 66 Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year 2021 2022 _2022 RECAP Department Board of Request Selectmen& Finance Committee& Town Manager Recommend DEBT SERVICE Excluded-Principal-Long Term 355,000 340,000 340,000 Excluded-Interest-Long Term_ - 48,825 38,400 38,400 Excluded-Interest-Short Term 0 0 0 Included-Principal-Long Term 4,219,382 4,315,936 4,315,936 Included-Interest-Long Term 1,097,178 988,715 988,715 Included-Interest-Short Term 0 0 0 - 5,720,385 5,683,051 5,683,051 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Retirement Assessment 5,861,862 6,286,872 6,286,872 Workers Comp 290,386 364,590 364,590 - Unemployment Compensation 90,000 178,000 178,000 Group Insurance 10,732,951 11,376,928 11,376,928 Payroll Taxes 885,605 982,724 982,724 Employee Benefits-Deferred Comp 32,000 32,000 32,000 Police&Fire Accident&Sickness Inc. 153,015 180,775 180,775 IOD(Injury on Duty) 115,000 115,000 115,000 18,160,819 19,516,889 19,516,889 LIABILITY INSURANCE 361,373 392,858 392,858 MISC.NON DEPARTMENTAL COST Regional Schools-Greater Lawrence Tech 483,764 507,953 507,953 Regional Schools-Essex Agricultural School 219,258 365,430 401,973 Payroll Salary Reserve 350,635 0 144,730 Finance Committee Reserve 1,566,695 0 1,500,000 Reserve for Debt(MSBA) 68,926 68,926 68,926 OPEB Trust 75,000 75,000 75,000 - - 2,764,279 1,017,309 2,698,682 Total Non-Departmental Cost 27,006,856 26,610,107 28,291,380 Annual Town Meeting Vote 104,382,161 105,339,606 107,072,854 67 Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year 2021 _ 2022 2022 RECAP Department Board of Request Selectmen& Finance Committee& Town Manager Recommend CAPITAL&RESERVES Transfer to Stabilization Fund 20,233 0 140,162 Transfer to Capital Stabilization Fund 413,008 0 350,000 Transfer to OPEB Trust 66,000 0 0 Transfer to Capital Project 5,696,069 0 4,047,827 Transfer to Special Education Stabilization 0 0 0 Deficits(Snow and Ice) 0 0 0 Deficits(overlay) 0 _ 0 0 Overlay 536,942 550,000 550,000 6,732,252 550,000 5,087,989 STATE ASSESSMENTS Spec Ed 39,094 35,253 29,517 Mosquito Control 107,977 101,777 111,244 Air Pollution Districts 10,334 9,894 10,620 Regional Transit 212,120 203,387 209,030 RMV Non Renewal Surc 23,160 21,800 23,160 School Choice 113,701 94,363 113,701 Charter School Assessment 137,309 123,217 159,086 - - 643,695 589,691 656,358 General Fund Budget 111,758,108 106,479,297 112,817,201 AND TO FURTHER TRANSFER TO THE GENERAL FUND FROM SPECIAL REVENUE -GLSD 156,104.07, FROM FREE CASH 0.001 156,104.07 or to take any other action relative thereto. Select Board Select Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Finance Committee Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority Vote Article 14: Report of the Community Preservation Committee - Appropriation from Community Preservation Fund. SUPERMAJORITY VOTE to receive the report of the Community Preservation Committee and to raise,transfer and/or appropriate from the Community Preservation Fund, in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 4413, a sum of money to be spent under the direction of the Community Preservation Committee, 68 or to take any other action relative thereto. List of Approved Projects—Community Preservation Fund Description Amount Category Affordable Housing Trust $ 100,000 Affordable Housing Bradstreet School memorial $ 21,000 Historic Preservation Consultant for Housing Analysis $ 80,000 Affordable Housing Gateway Improvements to Historic $ 303,285 Open Space-Recreation- Causeway and Stone Arch Trail Historic Preservation North Andover Housing Authority $ 383,669 Affordable Housing Affordable Housing Preservation North Andover Rail Trail-Phase 1 $ 30,900 Open Space- Recreation Playground Master Plan- Thomson and ABECC $ 200,000 Open Space- Recreation Ridgewood Cemetery Historic Landscape $1,148,400 Historic Preservation Landscape Phase 9 and the Second Burial Ground Administrative Costs $ 50,000 Administrative Expenses Total for Requested Projects $2,317,254 Community Preservation Committee Select Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Finance Committee Recommendation: Favorable Action Planning Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority Vote Article 15: Set Salaries and Compensation of Elected Officials. SUPERMAJORITY VOTE to fix the salary and compensation of the elected officers of the Town, as provided by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 41, §108 as follows, Select Board/Licensing Commissioners, per person, per annum $5,000 69 Chairman of Select Board, per annum, in addition $500 School Committee, per person,per annum $5,000 Chairman, School Committee, per annum, in addition $500 Moderator, For Annual Town Meeting $500 For each Special Town Meeting $250 or to take any other action relative thereto. Select Board Select Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Finance Committee Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority Vote Article 5: Acceptance of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 60, §3F: SUPERMAJORITY VOTE to accept Massachusetts General Law Chapter 60, Section 3F which states: "A city, town or district that accepts this section may designate a place on its municipal property tax bills or motor vehicle excise bills or mail with such bills a separate form whereby taxpayers of the city, town or district may voluntarily check off, donate and pledge an amount of money which shall increase the amount already due to establish and fund a municipal veterans assistance fund which shall be under the supervision of the local veterans agent,the board or officer in charge of the collection of the municipal charge,fee or fine or the town collector of taxes.Money in the fund shall be used to provide support for veterans and their dependents in need of immediate assistance with food, transportation, heat and oil expenses. The city, town or district's veterans' services department shall: (i) establish an application process for veterans and their dependents to obtain assistance; (ii) establish standards for acceptable documentation of veteran status or dependent status; and (iii) establish financial eligibility criteria for determining need and amount of assistance for eligible applicants. The veterans' services department shall be responsible for reviewing each applicant and fairly applying the eligibility and level-of-need standards" or take any other action relative thereto. Director of Veterans Services Select Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority Vote Article 9: Transfer care and custody of land to Conservation Commission. SUPERMAJORITY VOTE pursuant to M. G. L. c. 40, § 15A, to authorize the Select Board to transfer to the Conservation Commission the care, custody, management, and control of a portion of the Stevens Estate for conservation purposes, for the protection and management of natural resources, and for the protection of the watershed resources of the Town, in perpetuity, under the provisions of M. G. L. c. 40, § 8C and Article 97 of the Massachusetts Constitution; and authorize the Select Board and/or the Conservation Commission to grant a permanent conservation restriction meeting the requirements of M. G. L. c. 184, §§ 31-33, on said portion identified as Area A, on the plan entitled Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill, Assessors Map 35, Lot 70 23,North Andover, Massachusetts, prepared by TEC of 146 Dascomb Road, Andover, Massachusetts, 01810, dated March 24, 2021 and described in a deed recorded with the Essex North District Registry of Deeds in Book 4197, Page 63, located at 723 Osgood Street,North Andover and known as the Stevens Estate; And further, to authorize the Select Board and/or the Conservation Commission to petition the General Court of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts for approval and to seek the assent and/or approval of the Secretary of the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, and such other state agencies or officials as may be required to permit such transfer and conveyance. And further, to authorize the Select Board and/or Conservation Commission and other such Town agencies or officials as may be appropriate to take such other actions, to execute such agreements and execute such other documents as may be required to accomplish the foregoing. or take any other action relative thereto. Select Board Select Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Planning Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Conservation Commission Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Two-thirds (2/3) Vote Site ', 4� xn 6.14 nrHtw .......... TEL: Assessors Map 35,Lot 23 M 0,2 Z01 I North Andover, % Massachusetts Article 10: Citizen Petition-Petition General Court- Age Exemption- Marcel Cuft, UNANIMOUS VOTE to Petition the General Court to enact Legislation so that MARCEL CUFFY shall be eligible to have his name certified for original appointment to the position of FIREFIGHTER for the Town of North Andover, notwithstanding his having reached the age of 32 before taking any civil service examination in connection with that appointment. MARCEL 71 CUFFY shall be eligible for appointment to the position of FIREFIGHTER in the Town of North Andover if he otherwise qualifies and is selected for employment under Chapter 31 of the General Laws, any regulations of the civil service commission, and any lawful hiring practices for the Town of North Andover. or to take any other action relative thereto. Petition of Marcel Cuffy and others Select Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote required: Majority vote Article 12: Citizen Petition-Petition General Court- Age Exemption- John R. Baker. MAJORITY VOTE AS DECLARED BY THE MODERATOR to Petition the General Court to enact Legislation so that JOHN R. BAKER shall be eligible to have his name certified for original appointment to the position of FIREFIGHTER for the Town of North Andover, notwithstanding his having reached the age of 32 before taking any civil service examination in connection with that appointment. JOHN R. BAKER shall be eligible for appointment to the position of FIREFIGHTER in the Town of North Andover if he otherwise qualifies and is selected for employment under Chapter 31 of the General Laws, any regulations of the civil service commission, and any lawful hiring practices for the Town of North Andover. or to take any other action relative thereto. Petition of Lynda Perry and others Select Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote required: Majority vote Article 11: Citizen Petition-Petition General Court-Special Act-Change in Liquor quota-All Alcoholic Beverages for Package Stores-Mokunj, LLC Petition the Legislature to allow the North Andover Licensing Authority to override the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 138 Section (17) (Number of licenses quotas; licenses for wine and malt beverages per population unit; additional licenses; estimates of increased population; decrease in quota due to loss in population; determination of population city or town.)for the increase in the number of All Alcoholic Beverages Licenses for Package Stores by one (1) for Mokunj, LLC, Dharmesh Dave Manager, 550 Turnpike Street North Andover, Massachusetts 01845. or to take any other action relative thereto. Petition of Dharmesh Dave and others MOTION FAILED by a vote of 235 in the affirmative and 281 in the negative Select Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote required: Majority vote 72 Article 27: Amend Zoning Bylaw — Chapter 195, Attachment 3, Table 2 — Summary of Dimensional Requirements. SUPERMAJORITY VOTE to amend Chapter 195 of the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw,by amending"195 Attachment 3,Town of North Andover,Table 2: Summary Of Dimensional Requirements, under CDD2 zoning district column, by making the following amendments to Lot area, minimum (square feet) and Street frontage, minimum (feet) dimensional requirements (by identifying text which is deleted as strikethrough and text added as underlined): Lot area, minimum (square feet) 87,120 43,560 Street frontage, minimum (feet) 2-50 150 or to take any other action relative thereto. Planning Board Planning Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Select Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Two-Thirds (2/3) Vote Article 28: Amend Zoning Bylaw—Article 4 Building and Uses Permitted. TWO-THIRDS VOTE DECLARED BY THE MODERATOR to amend the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw, Article 4—Building and Uses Permitted, Part 3 Business and Commercial District Permitted Uses, §195-4.10 Business 4 District, by making the following amendments (by identifying text which is deleted as strikethrough and text added as underlined), as follows: § 195-4.10 Business 4 District. A. Research and development facilities. B. Business, professional and other offices. C. Accessory retail,personal service and eating and drinking use shall be permitted in an amount not to exceed 10% of the total gross floor area of the principal uses. D. Personal service establishments DE. Place of worship. EF. Nonprofit school or private school for profit or museum. FG. Public building or use and public service corporations. GH. Hotel or motel (limited to one in each 2,000 linear feet of street or highway as measured along center line). 14I. Medical center, clinic or medical laboratory. 73 IJ. Nursing or convalescent homes. See the dimensional requirements of Table 2. JK. Art gallery. KL. Swimming and/or tennis clubs shall be permitted with a special permit. LM. Printing and reproduction. MN. Agriculture, horticulture, floriculture, viticulture or silviculture. M Farming of field crops and row crops, truck gardens, orchards, plant nurseries, and greenhouses. On any lot of at least three acres, the keeping of a total of not more than three of any kind or assortment of animals or birds in addition to the household pets of a family living on such lot, and for each additional acre of lot size to five acres, the keeping of one additional animal or bird; but not the keeping of any animals, birds, or pets of persons not resident on such lot. On any lot of at least five acres, the keeping of any number of animals or birds regardless of ownership and the operation of equestrian riding academies, stables, stud farms, dairy farms and poultry batteries. The sale of products raised as a result of the above uses on the subject land. NO. Parking, indoor storage and other accessory uses associated with the above uses, provided that such use shall not be injurious, noxious, or offensive to the neighborhood. 9P. Day-care center by special permit. or to take any other action relative thereto. Planning Board Planning Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Select Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Two-Thirds (2/3) Vote Article 29: Amend Zoning Bylaw — Chapter 195, Article 18 —Downtown Overlay District, Part 2 Subdistrict A: Historic Mill Area, §195-18.13 Permitted Uses. TWO-THIRDS VOTE DECLARED BY THE MODERATOR to amend the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw, Article 18 — Downtown Overlay District, Part 2 Subdistrict A: Historic Mill Area, §195-8.13 Permitted Uses, by making the following amendments (by identifying text which is deleted as strikethrough and text added as underlined), as follows: § 195-18.13 Permitted uses. 74 The following uses are permitted, as more specifically described below: A. The following uses shall be permitted by right in Subdistrict A: (1) Detached one- or two-family residential structures; (2) Multifamily dwellings, up to six dwelling units; (3) Townhouses; (4) Mixed-use structures (for permitted uses); (5) Retail sales establishments, excluding automobile service stations, car washes, body shops, automobile repair shops, or sales of motor vehicles, of no more than 15,000 square feet of floor area; (6) Restaurants, cafes, or other establishments serving food and/or beverages, establishments of no more than 15,000 square feet of floor area; (7) Business offices [a primary use consisting of office activities of any type, including business and financial office activities (including banks and financial institutions) and professional office activities, excluding automobile service stations, car washes, body shops, or automobile repair shops]; (8) Professional offices (a primary use consisting of office activities by a doctor, dentist, architect, lawyer, engineer or other professional person or persons); (9) Day-care centers; (10) Halls, clubs, theaters, or other places of assembly, establishments of no more than 15,000 square feet of floor area; (11) Places of recreation; (12) Veterinary hospitals; (13) Research and development facilities; (14) Light manufacturing, including fabrication, processing, finishing, assembly, packing or treatment of articles or merchandise, craft brewing or food processing, provided such uses are conducted solely within a building; (15) Printing and reproduction; (16) Educational uses exempt from zoning prohibition by MGL c. 40A, § 3; (17) Religious uses exempt from zoning prohibition by MGL c. 40A, § 3; 75 (18) Art galleries or museums; (19) Public buildings or uses and public service corporations.; (20) Personal service establishments. or to take any other action relative thereto. Planning Board Planning Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Select Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Two-Thirds (2/3) Vote Article 30: Amend Zoning Bylaw — Chapter 195, Article 4, Part 5 Watershed Protection District.TWO-THIRDS VOTE DECLARED BY THE MODERATOR to amend Chapter 195 of the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw, by amending Chapter 195, Article 4, Part 5 Watershed Protection District, 195-4.18 Boundaries and Zones, 195-4.19 Uses and building requirements, and 195-4.20 Special permit requirements (by identifying text which is deleted as strikethrough and text added as underlined): Part 5 Watershed Protection District § 195-4.18 Boundaries and zones. A. The boundaries of the Watershed Protection District are shown on the Zoning Map as set forth on a plan entitled "Sub-drainage Areas," Lake Cochichewick Watershed Plan (August 1987), Attachment 1, dated August 1985, prepared by I.E.P., Inc., for the Town of North Andover. This plan is hereby made a part of this bylaw and is on file in the office of the Town Clerk. B. The Watershed Protection District shall be divided into four zones. The uses and building requirements for each zone vary according to its proximity to the lake and wetland resource areas. The zones are as follows: (1) General. There shall exist a General Zone within the Watershed Protection District which shall consist of all land located beyond 400 325 feet horizontally from the annual mean high water mark of Lake Cochichewick and all wetland resource areas (as defined in MGL c. 131, § 40, and the Town Wetlands Bylaw) located within the watershed for all lots created on or prior to October 24, 1994 and 400 feet horizontally from the annual mean high water mark of Lake Cochichewick and all wetland resource areas (as defined in MGL c. 131, § 40, and the Town Wetlands Bylaw) located within the watershed for lots created after October 24, 1994. (2) Non-dDischarge. There shall exist a Feral Non-Discharge within the Watershed Protection District which shall consist of all land areas located between 250 feet and 400 325 feet horizontally from the annual mean high water mark of Lake Cochichewick and between 4-5-0 100 feet and 400 325 feet horizontally from the edge of all wetland resource areas (as defined 76 by in MGL c. 131, § 40, and the Town Wetlands Bylaw)located within the watershed for lots created on or prior to October 24, 1994 and for all land located between 250 feet and 400 feet horizontally from the annual mean high water mark of Lake Cochichewick and between 150 feet and 400 feet from all wetland resource areas (as defined in MGL c. 131, § 40, and the Town Wetlands Bylaw) located within the watershed for all lots created after October 24, 1994. (3) Non-dDisturbance. There shall exist a Non-Disturbance Buffer Zone within the Watershed Protection District which shall consist of all land areas located between '5-0 feet anwithin 250 feet horizontally from the annual mean high water mark of Lake Cochichewick, and betweei 75 feet and 150- within 100 feet horizontally from the edge of all wetland resource areas (as defined in MGL c. 131, § 40, and the Town Wetlands Bylaw) located within the watershed for all lots created on or prior to October 24, 1994 and for all land located between 150 feet and 250 feet horizontally from the annual mean high water mark of Lake Cochichewick and between 75 feet and 150 feet from all wetland resource areas (as defined in MGL c. 131, § 40, and the Town Wetlands Bylaw) located within the watershed for all lots created after October 24 1994. (4) Conservation. There shall exist a Conservation Zone within the Watershed Protection District which shall consist of all land areas located within 150 feet horizontally ferm from the annual mean high water mark of Lake Cochichewick and within 75 feet horizontally from the edge of all wetland resource areas(as defined in MGL c. 131, § 40, and the Town Wetlands Bylaw) located within the watershed for all lots created after October 24 1994 C. In the event that the SPGA determines, on the basis of credible evidence before it, that there exists a significant doubt or dispute concerning the proper location of boundaries of the Watershed Protection District on any individual lot or lots, the SPGA shall, at the request of the owner of such lot or lots, engage a registered professional engineer to advise it in determining such boundaries. The owner making such request shall reimburse the SPGA for the cost of such engineer. Upon completion of the engineer's report to the SPGA, the SPGA shall hold a hearing; such report shall be deemed evidence sufficient to establish the location of the boundary unless rebutted by credible evidence to the contrary. D. When the Watershed Protection District boundary divides a lot of record as of June 28, 1978, in one ownership, that portion of the lot within the Watershed Protection District must comply with this bylaw. Where the premises are partially outside of the Watershed Protection District, potential pollution sources such as on-site waste disposal systems shall be located outside of the district to the extent feasible. E. The provisions relating to the Conservation Zone shall not apply to any activities undertaken by the Division of Public Works. F. The provisions relating to the Conservation Zone and the enlargement of the Non- Disturbance Zone and the Non-Discharge Zones shall only apply to lots recorded or registered after the date of the enactment of this amendment (October 24, 1994). 77 Diagram 1 Table 1.Lots Created After October 24,1994 Non Conservation `Non-Disturbance Discharge From annual b t;mark of Lake C%hiche 150 feet 250 feet 400 feet From edge of all wetland resource areas within the Watershed 75 feet 150 feet 400 feet District Table 2.Lots Created on or Prior to October 24,1994 Non- Disturbance Non-Discharge From annual la,_gh�vatct;mark of Lake Corllcc�y,ck 250 feet 325 feet From edge of all wetland resource areas within the Watershed District 100 feet 325 feet i A N Non-Disturbance Zone Conservation � p N 7 0 5.._...___----.... .._.._...._ ro 0 ♦ a O -- .._ MY `o `----------_- -_-- Non-Disturbance Zone 0 Non-Discharge Zone 0 0 0 150' - d -~r "---____^'_'___'^_-......».... - tin 2 a u 325'___ Non-Discharge Zone General Zone 400______________________ " IGeneral Zone Watershed Boundary 78 Diagrain 2 § 195-4.19 Uses and building requirements. A. General Zone. There shall exist a General Zone within the Watershed Protection District which shall consist of all land located beyond 400 325 feet horizontally from the annual mean high water mark of Lake Cochichewick and all wetland resource areas (as defined in MGL c. 131, § 40, and the Town Wetlands Bylaw) located within the watershed for all lots created on or prior to October 24, 1994 and 400 feet horizontally from the annual mean high water mark of Lake Cochichewick and all wetland resource areas (as defined in MGL c. 131, § 40, and the Town Wetlands Bylaw) located within the watershed for lots created after October 24, 1994.. (1) Allowed uses. The following uses shall be allowed in the General Zone of the Watershed Protection District as itemized below: (a) All permitted uses allowed in § 195-4.2, setting forth permitted uses in Residence 1, 2, and 3 Districts, of the Zoning Bylaw. (b) All uses associated with municipal water supply/treatment and public sewer provided by the Town of North Andover. (c) The Division of Public Works may conduct routine maintenance of any existing use of property, including the maintenance and improvements of existing Roadways and drainage systems. (d) Maintenance of fire access lanes by the Fire Department. Cn rn Conservation Zone 1501 o -------------------------- 0 Non-Disturbance Zone 0 Non-Disturbance Zone 0 2 1 50' --- Q 0 - Non-Discharge Zone --------------- I --------------------- 0 - Cl -Discharge Zone Non 0 325' -------------- U 13+ rD 400, !9 General Zone General Zone Watershed Boundary 79 (e) All agricultural uses, providing that such uses exercise best management practices and are undertaken in such a manner as to prevent erosion and siltation of adjacent water bodies and wetlands. (2) Uses allowed by special permit. The following uses may be allowed in the General Zone of the Watershed Protection District by the granting of a special permit issued pursuant of§ 195-4.20 of this Article 4, Part 5: (a) Golf courses,public or private, with best management practices. (b) Any other uses not provided for elsewhere in this section. (c) A commercial kitchen on public sewer. (3) Prohibited uses. The following uses are specifically prohibited within the General Zone of the Watershed Protection District: (a) Any solid waste facility as defined by MGL c. 111, § 150A. (b) Municipal sewage treatment facility, not including sewer lines, pump stations and other accessory sewer system equipment used to transport sewage to a treatment facility located outside of the district. (c) Privately owned wastewater treatment plants. (d) Road salt or other deicing stockpiles. (e) Underground tanks or collection pits for storage of fuel or hazardous materials, including any tanks or collection pits partially below mean ground elevation, but excluding any tanks located completely within a building otherwise permitted under this section. (f) Dumping of snow from outside the district. (g) Motor vehicle salvage operations and junkyards. (h) Car washes. (i) Self-service laundries, unless connected to public sewer. (j) Airplane, boat, or motor vehicle service and repair establishments (including auto body shops). (k) Metal plating, finishing or polishing. (1) Chemical and bacteriological laboratories. (m) Electronic circuit assembly. (n) Hotels or motels, unless comiected to public sewer. 80 (o) Painting, wood preserving and furniture stripping establishments. (p) Photographic processing establishments. (q) Printing establishments. (r) Dry-cleaning establishments. (s) Storage of herbicides, pesticides or fertilizers, other than in amounts normally associated with household or existing agricultural use. (t) Commercial cabinet or furniture malting. (u) Commercial storage or sale of petroleum or other refined petroleum. (v) Commercial manufacture, storage, use, transportation or disposal of any substance of such physical, chemical or infectious characteristics as to pose a significant, actual or potential, hazard to water supplies, or other hazard to human health if such substance or mixture were discharged onto land or waters of this Town, including but not limited to organic chemicals, petroleum products, heavy metals, radioactive or infectious waste, acids, and alkalis, and all substances defined as toxic or hazardous under MGL Chapter 21 C and Chapter 21 E and the regulations promulgated there under, and also including pesticides, herbicides, solvents and thinners. (w) Restaurants unless connected to public sewer. (x) Commercial kitchens unless connected to public sewer. (4) Building requirements. All construction in the Watershed Protection District shall comply with best management practices for erosion, siltation, and stormwater control in order to preserve the purity of the groundwater and the lake; to maintain the groundwater table; and to maintain the filtration and purification functions of the land. B. Non-Discharge Buffer Zone. There shall exist a Non-Discharge Buffer Zone within the Watershed Protection District, which shall consist of all land areas located between 250 feet and 400 325 feet horizontally from the annual mean high water mark of Lake Cochchewick and between 4-50 100 feet and 400 325 feet horizontally from the edge of all wetland resource areas (as defined in MGL c. 131, § 40, and the Town Wetlands Bylaw) located within the watershed for lots created on or prior to October 24, 1994 and for all land located between 250 feet and 400 feet horizontally from the annual mean high water marl- of Lake Cochichewick and between 150 feet and 400 feet from all wetland resource areas (as defined in MGL c. 131, § 40, and the Town Wetlands Bylaw) located within the watershed for all lots created after October 24 1994. (1) Allowed uses. All of the Allowed Uses listed in § 195-4.19A(1) of this Watershed Protection District Bylaw are allowed in the Non-Discharge Buffer Zone except as noted below. 81 (2) Uses allowed by special permit. The following activities may be allowed within the Non- Discharge Buffer Zone only by the granting of a special permit issued pursuant of§ 195-4.20 of this Watershed Protection District Bylaw: (a) Any surface or subsurface discharge, including, but not limited to, stormwater runoff; drainage or any roadway that is maintained by the Division of Public Works or any private association; outlets of all drainage swales; outlets of all detention ponds. All stormwater management systems shall employ best management practices. (3) Prohibited uses. The following uses are specifically prohibited within the Non-Discharge Buffer Zone: (a) All of the prohibited use listed in § 195-4.19C-A(3) of this Watershed Protection District Bylaw are prohibited in the Non-Discharge Zone (b) The use of, or method of application of, any lawn care or garden product(fertilizer,pesticide, herbicide)that may contribute to the degradation of the public water supply. (e) The use of lawn care or garden products that are not organic or slow-release nitrogen. (4) Building requirements. All construction in the Watershed Protection District shall comply with the best management practices for erosion, siltation, and stormwater control in order to preserve the purity of the groundwater and the lake; to maintain the groundwater table; and to maintain the filtration and purification functions of the land. C. Non-Disturbance Buffer Zone. There shall exist a Non-Disturbance Buffer Zone within the Watershed Protection District, which shall consist of all land areas located between 150 roe* within 250 feet horizontally from the annual mean high water mark of Lake Cochichewick, and between 75 &et an within 4-50 100 feet horizontally from the edge of all wetland resource areas (as defined in MGL c. 131, § 40, and the Town Wetlands Bylaw) located within the watershed for all lots created on or prior to October 24, 1994 and for all laird located between 150 feet and 250 feet horizontally from the annual mean high water marls of Lake Cochichewick and between 75 feet and 150 feet from all wetland resource areas (as defined in MGL c. 131, § 40,and the Town Wetlands Bylaw) located within the watershed for all lots created after October 24 1994.. (1) Allowed uses. All of the allowed uses listed in § 195-4.19A(1) of this Watershed Protection District Bylaw are allowed in the Non-Disturbance Zone except as noted. (2) Uses allowed by special permit. The following uses shall be allowed within the Non- Disturbance Buffer Zone only by special permit issued pursuant to§ 195-4.20 of this Watershed Protection District Bylaw: (a) Any activities which cause a change in topography or grade. (b) Vegetation removal or cutting, other than in connection with agricultural uses or maintenance of a landscape area. 82 (c) Construction of a new permanent structure only after a variance has been granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals. (d) Replacement of any permanent structure. (e) Any surface or subsurface discharge, including, but not limited to, stormwater runoff; drainage of any roadway that is maintained by the Division of Public Works or any private association; outlets of all drainage swales; outlets of all detention ponds. (f) Construction of any accessory structure or expansion of any existing structure by less than 25% of the gross floor area if the existing structure exceeds 2,500 square feet. (g) Construction of any accessory structure or expansion of any existing structure by less than 50% of the gross floor area if the existing primary structure is less than 2,500 square feet and the primary structure will be comlected to municipal sewer upon completion of the project. (3) Prohibited uses. The following uses are specifically prohibited within the Non-Disturbance Buffer Zone: (a) All of the prohibited uses listed in § 195-4.19C—B(3) of this Watershed Protection District Bylaw are prohibited in the Non-Disehafge Disturbance Zone. (b) Construction of any septic system. (c) Construction of any new permanent structure, or expansion of an existing structure except as allowed by special permit per § 195-4.19C(2). (d) The use of, or method of application of, any lawn care or garden product(fertilizer,pesticide, herbicide) that may contribute to the degradation of the public water supply. (e) The use of lawn care or garden products that are not organic or slow-release nitrogen. (4) Building requirements. All construction in the Watershed Protection District shall comply with best management practices for erosion, siltation, and stormwater control in order to preserve the purity of the groundwater and the lake; to maintain the groundwater table; and to maintain the filtration and purification functions of the land. D. Conservation Zone. There shall exist a Conservation Zone within the Watershed Protection District, which shall consist of all land areas located within 150 feet horizontally from the annual mean high water marls of Lake Cochichewick, and within 75 feet horizontally from the edge of all wetland resource areas (as defined in MGL c. 131, § 40, and the Town Wetlands Bylaw) located within the watershed for all lots created after October 24 1994. (1) Allowed uses.The following uses shall be allowed in the Conservation Zone of the Watershed Protection District except as noted below: (a) All uses associated with municipal water supply/treatment and public sewer provided by the Town of North Andover. 83 (b) The Division of Public Works may conduct routine maintenance of any existing use of property, including the maintenance and improvement of existing roadways and drainage systems. (c) Maintenance of fire access lanes by the Fire Department. (2) Uses allowed by special permit.No special permits will be granted in the Conservation Zone. (3) Prohibited uses. (a) The following uses are specifically prohibited within the Conservation Zone: [1] All of the prohibited uses listed in§ 195-4.19C(3)of this Watershed Protection District Bylaw are prohibited in the Non Dis ha Conservation Zone. [2] Any activities which cause a change in topography or grade. [3] Vegetation removal or cutting, other than in comlection with existing agricultural uses or maintenance of an existing landscape area. [4] Construction or placement of any new permanent structures. [5] Any surface or subsurface drainage, including, but not limited to, stormwater runoff. [6] Animal feedlots or the storage of manure. [7] Construction of any septic system. [8] Construction of any accessory structure or expansion of any existing structure by 25% or more of the gross floor area of the existing structure. [9] The use of, or method of application of, any lawn care or garden product(fertilizer,pesticide, herbicide) that may contribute to the degradation of the public water supply. [10] The use of lawn care or garden products that are not organic or slow-release nitrogen. (b) The above prohibitions shall not apply to any activities undertaken by the Division of Public Works within its authority or to work completed in conjunction with the construction of the municipal sewer system. § 195-4.20 Special permit requirements. A. Nnin€ Three hard copies and one electronic copy of an application for a special permit under this Part 5 shall be filed with the SPGA. Special permits shall be granted if the SPGA determines that the intent of the bylaw, as well as its specific criteria, is met. In making such determination, the SPGA shall give consideration to the simplicity, reliability, and feasibility of the control measures proposed and the degree of threat to water quality which would result if the control measures failed. 84 or to take any other action relative thereto. Planning Board Planning Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Select Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Two-Thirds (2/3) Vote Article 31 Amend Zoninjz Bylaw—Article 6: Signs and Sign Lighting Regulations. TWO- THIRDS VOTE DECLARED BY THE MODERATOR vote to amend the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw, Article 6—Signs (by identifying text which is deleted as strikethrough and text added as underlined): ARTICLE 6 SIGNS AND SIGN LIGHTING REGULATIONS § 195-6.1 Authority and interpretation. This bylaw is adopted, as a General Bylaw pttfsttant to N46h e. 93, §§ 29 through 3 > , as atnefided, and a Zoning Bylaw pursuant to Chapter 4 0 A, as amended of the Genefal Laws e the Commonwealth fMass.,ehuso This bylaw allows adequate communication through si nage while encouraging aesthetic quality in the design, location, size and purpose of all signs. This bylaw must be interpreted in a manner consistent with the First Amendment guarantee of free speech. It is hereby declared to be remedial and protective, and is to be so construed and interpreted as to secure the beneficial interests and purposes defined in § 195-6.2 of this bylaw. § 195-6.2 Purpose and Intent. A. The regulation and restriction of signs within the Town of North Andover in order to protect and enhance the visual environment of the Town for purposes of safety, convenience, information, and the welfare of its residents. B. The restricting of signs and lights which overload the public's capacity to receive information, which violate privacy, or which increase the probability of accidents by distracting attention or obstructing vision. C. (Resell The reduction of visual and informational conflict among private signs and lighting and between the private and public information systems. D. A sign placed on land or on a building for the purpose of identification, protection or directing_persons to a use conducted therein must be deemed to be an integral but accessory and subordinate part of the principal use of land or building. Therefore, the intent of this article is to establish limitations on signs in order to ensure they are appropriate to the land, building or use to which they are appurtenant and are adequate for their intended purpose while balancing the individual and community interests identified in this section. § 195-6.3 Definitions. As used in this article,the following terms shall have the meanings indicated: A-FRAME SIGN; SANDWICH BOARD 85 A portable, temporary sign or device capable of standing without support or attachments. ANIMATED SIGN Any sign that uses movement or a change of lighting to depict action or create a special effect or scene. BUILDING FRONTAGE The length in feet of a ground floor level of a building front or side facing a street (or facing a right-of-way accessible from a street) that is occupied by an individual business. DIRECTIONAL SIGN A sign containing and giving direction to community (noncommercial) activities, buildings, areas, such sign not to exceed 12 inches by 30 inches. DISPLAY WINDOW SIGNS Temporary signs on the surface of or inside display windows, lighted only by the general building illumination. ERECT Includes to construct, place, relocate, enlarge, alter, attach, suspend, and post. FLAGPOLE A pole erected on a roof, or projecting from a building or structure or on the ground. FREESTANDING SIGN Includes any sign not attached to a building or the ground. GROUND SIGN Any sign erected on the ground which is self-supported and anchored to the ground. ILLUMINATED SIGN Any sign illuminated by electricity or other artificial light, including reflective or phosphorescent light, and shall include the location of the source of illumination. MARQUEE Any sheltering structure of permanent construction projecting from and totally supported by the wall and/or roof of a building. OBSCENE Shall have the meaning as that term is defined in N4GL e. 272, § 3 1. N4GL e. 272, § 31 defines " see-ne" a�follows: A. Appeals to the prurient interest of the aver-age person applying the eontefflpofafy standards of the eounty where the off-ense was eommitted; and- C. TT 'J JerIV1S literary, 1Tti Jtie,politicalnCenti'fi�li 86 OFF PREMISES SIGN A sign of outdoor display that adveftises produets or serviees that afe not sold,produ'c-e�, mattufaetured or fumished on the property where the sign is loeated. PERMANENT SIGN Any sign permitted to be erected and maintained for more than 60 days. PRIMARY SIGN The principal accessory sign which may be a wall, roof, or ground sign, as allowed in § 195-6.6. PROJECTING SIGN Any sign which is attached to or suspended from a building or other structure and any part of which projects more than 12 inches from the wall surface of that portion of the building or structure. ROOF SIGN Any sign erected, constructed, and maintained wholly upon, connected to, or over the roof or parapet of any building, with the entire support on the roof or roof structure. SECONDARY SIGN A wall, roof, or ground sign intended for the same use as a primary sign but smaller dimensions and lettering, as allowed in § 195-6.6. SIGN Any structure, mechanically or electrically driven, still or moving device,light, letter, figure, word, model, banner, pennant,trade flag, or representation that is designed to be seen from outside the lot on which it is erected. It advertises activities, goods, places, persons, objects, institutions, organizations, associations, businesses or events,products, services, or facilities available either on the property where the sign appears or in some other location. The definition includes electric signs in windows or doors, but does not include window displays or merchandise. A sign may be permanent or temporary. SIGN SIZE (AREA) A. For a sign, either freestanding or attached, the area shall be considered to include all lettering, wording and accompanying designs and symbols, together with the background, whether open or enclosed, on which they are displayed but not including any supporting framework and bracing which are incidental to the display itself. B. For a sign painted upon or applied to a building, the area shall be considered to include all lettering, wording, and accompanying designs or symbols, together with any backing of a different color than the finish material of the building face. C. Where the sign consists of individual letters or symbols attached to or painted on a surface, building, wall or window, the area shall be considered to be that of the smallest rectangle or other convex shape which encompasses all of the letters and symbols. TEMPORARY SIGN 87 A sign permitted to be used on a short-term basis for a duration of no longer than 60 days unless otherwise specifically provided herein. WALL SIGN Any sign affixed to, suspended from or painted on a wall, window, marquee, or parapet. § 195-6.4 Enforcement; permits; nonconforming signs; street banners. A. Enforcement. The Building Inspector is the enforcing authority for this bylaw. hereby designated as the Sign OffieeF and is hereby eharged with the enforeement of this byla (1) The Building Inspector c i ge.r- and his/her duly authorized agents shall, at reasonable times and upon presentation of credentials, have the power to enter upon the premises on which any sign is erected or maintained in order to inspect said sign. (2) The Building Inspector Sig nfr; er is n,,.+her authorize a, may upon notice as herein provided,to order the repair or removal of any unpermitted sign.,whiel, in his judgment, ;s a prohibited sign, or is like!),to beeome dangerous, unsafe, or in disrepair, or which is erected or maintained contrary to this bylaw. The Building Inspector Sign Offiee shall serve a written notice and order upon the owner of record of the premises where the sign is located and any tenant, or other persons known to him/her having control of or a substantial interest in said sign, directing the repair or removal of the sign within a time not to exceed 30 days after giving such notice. If such notice and order is not obeyed within such period of time, the Building Inspector_Sign and his duly authorized agents may �''�", ^+,. �.�o+;w, o� �, a , o tatio,, of er-oaor+;�i�� have the authority to enforce this section through any court of competent jurisdiction. B. Permits. (1) No permanent sign shall be erected, enlarged, or structurally altered without a sign permit issued by the Building Inspector. Permits shall only be issued for signs in conformance with this bylaw. Permit applications shall be accompanied by two prints of scale drawings of the sign, supporting structure and location. A copy of any relevant special permit shall also accompany the application. All ground or roof signs shall be registered and identified as required by Section 1407.0 of the State Building Code. C. Nonconformance of accessory signs. Any nonconforming sign legally erected prior to the adoption of this provision may be continued and maintained. Any sign rendered nonconforming through change or termination of activities on the premises shall be removed within 30 days of order by the Building Inspector. No existing sign shall be enlarged,}ewerd€d, redesigned, or altered in any way unless it conforms to the provisions contained herein. Any sign which has been destroyed or damaged to the extent that the cost of repair or restoration will exceed 1/3 of the replacement value as of the date of destruction shall not be repaired, rebuilt, restored or altered unless in conformity of this bylaw. D. Street banners or signs. No s-Street banners or signs shall be permitted unless may be authorized,,,ave Rising a tim -1 event, by speeial p fflit f•^m by the Select BoardJ3oa4-&f S Queh a Sign shall be r-eineved within seven days after the even Street banners and signs across public ways are not permitted. 88 § 195-6.5 Prohibitions. A. No sign shall be lighted, except by steady, stationary light, shielded and directed solely at the sign. Internally lit signs are not allowed. B. No illumination shall be permitted which casts glare onto any residential premises or onto any portion of a way so as to create a traffic hazard. C. No sign shall be illuminated in any residential district between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 a.m. unless indicating time or temperature or an establishment open to the public during those hours. D. No sign having red or green lights shall be erected within sight of a traffic signal unless approved as nonhazardous by the Chief of Police. E. No animated, revolving, flashing, or exterior neon sign shall be permitted. F. No pennants, streamers, advertising flags, spinners or similar devices shall be permitted_; exee„+ as allowed by the ruoat!a f Seleetmen. G. Corner visibility shall not be obstructed. H. No sign shall be erected, displayed, or maintained upon any rock, tree, fence, or utility pole. 1. No sign shall be efeeted, displayed, or maintained if it eentains any obseene . j. Flags and insignia of any govemment when displayed in eonneetion with eonlinefeial KI. No sign shall obstruct any means of egress from a building. Q. Off-premises signs are prohibited except for directional signs as allowed in § 195-6.6B. 4K.No signs shall be attached to motor vehicles, trailers or other movable objects regularly or recurrently located for fixed display. NL. N off premises L.M-. A property owner may not accept a fee for posting or maintaining a sign allowed under Section 195-6.6 and any sign that is posted or maintained in violation of this provision is prohibited. MN. In residential zones or on property used for non-transient residential uses, commercial signs are prohibited. § 195-6.6 Permitted signs. Permitted signs (fee required): A. Residential Districts T'ode Distriets: aeee ro gnu The Distress: The following signs are allowed in a Residence District as well as all other districts: 89 (1) Primary wall and roof signs attached to or part of the architectural design of a building shall not exceed, in total area, more than 10% of the area of the dimensional elevation of the building as determined by the building frontage multiplied by the floor-to-ceiling height of the individual business or as specified in applicable sections of the bylaw. (2) One sign, either attached or ground, indicating only the name of the owner or occupant, street number and permitted uses or occupations engaged in thereon, not to exceed two square feet in area. Such sign may include identification of any accessory professional office, home occupation, or other accessory uses permitted in a Residence District. Ground signs shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from all property lines and a minimum of 40 feet from all residential districts or structures. (3) One sign oriented to each street on which the premises has access, either attached or ground, pertaining to an apartment development or a permitted nonresidential principal use of the premises, such sign not to exceed 10 square feet in area. (4) One unlighted contractor's sign, not exceeding 25 square feet in area, maintained on the premises while construction is in process and containing information relevant to the project. Such sign shall be removed promptly after completion of the construction. (5) One unlighted identification sign at each public entrance to a subdivision, not exceeding 12 square feet in area; to be removed when the subdivision roadway is accepted by the Town. (6) Ground signs shall be set back a minimum of 10 feet from all property lines and a minimum of 40 feet from all residential districts or structures. (7) Off premises signs. Only signs pet4aining exelusively to the W-hieh they a allowed, exeept that aft off pr-emises difeetional sign, designating the Foute to an establislument not on the street to whieh the sign is oriented, may be ereeted and maintained within the publie right of way at an), inter-seetion if authorized by the Seleet Boafd of Appeals. Sueh sign shall be an!' I J, upon the authorizing agencyls determination that sueh sign will promote the publie interest, will not endanger the public safety and will be of sueh size, loeation and design as will not be detfimefttal to the neighborhood. A4 loeations where direetions to niore than one establishment are to struetufe. All sueh direetional signs shall be unlighted, and eaeh shall be not over foui! square feet; B. Temporary signs. Temporary signs shall be allowed as provided below, and provided that they comply with the following. Unless otherwise specified in the bylaw, temporary signs must comply with all applicable requirements for permanent signs, including issuance of a sign permit. (1) Temporary signs, of not more than 12 square feet in area, require no sign permit and are to be removed within 30 days of erection. The Building Inspector shall maintain placement controls. 90 (2) One tempofafy unlighted real estate sign adveftising the sale, ret-4al or lease of the fposes; the total area of the sign does not exeeed speetor shall allow a sign larger than 12 squafe feet if the propefty ftonts o of the wall afea upo.n. lease.whieh it is to be loeated. Stieh sign shall be removed 14 days after sale, rental or One temporary sign may be located on a property when: (a) The owner consents and that property is being offered for sale through a licensed real estate agent; (b) If not offered for sale through a real estate agent, when the sign is owned by the property owner and that property is offered for sale by the owner through advertising in a local newspaper of general circulation; (c) For a period of[15 days] following the date on which a contract of sale has been executed by person purchasing the property; (d) The sign shall be no lamer than 12 square feet. The Building Inspector shall allow a sign larger than 12 square feet if the property fronts on a state highway, such as Route 114 or Route 125„ and a larger sign is needed for legibility purposes; the total area or the sign does not exceed 10% of the wall area upon which it is to be located; o(3) One tempor unlighted sign not lafgef than 25 square feet indioating the name an address l.eJJ Vl the CLl p len el e ; eonstruetion the One temporary sign 4 may be located on a property when: (a) The owner or tenant intends to hold a yard sale or sell goods for one day limited to the hours of 8 am to 5 pm. (b) For a period of two days includingthe he day of the sale. The sign must be removed within two hours of the end of the sale. (c) A temporary sign may be on the property for only three times per address per (4) Temporary signs not meeting requirements for permanent signs may advertise a time event and shall be removed promptly within 24 hours of the time events. In any event, the sign(s) must be removed within 30 days of erection. (5) (Reserved)When a construction activity is taking place on a lot, one temporary unlighted sign no larger than 25 square feet is permitted and must be removed within 15 days of an issuance of a certificate of occupancy. (6) Temporary A-frame sign permit. The Building Inspector may issue a permit for the temporary placement of a freestanding A-frame/sandwich sign prior to an event, performance or activity, the sign wh-ieh:i) apnotmees a per-formanee' an event, or is f difeetiona ,,,,Toles; ii'D must be securely anchored so as to not blow over and is professional in appearanee-,-iEi) must be removed at the close of each business day and 91 at the expiration of the permit; iviii) may not obstruct a public or private walkway, or be placed on public property. The maximum area shall not exceed eight square feet on each side, and a maximum height of five feet above the ground. The temporary permit may impose limiting conditions, including among other matters the number allowed at each business property location. (7) Unless otherwise specified in this bylaw, temporary signs pertaining to other noncommercial issues shall require no sign permit and shall be allowed in all zoning districts. Such signs shall be subject to the limitations set forth in Subsection B(5) above. (8) Identification signs or entrance markers shall not exceed a combined total of 30 square feet; and provided that there shall be no more than two signs allowed on the premises. C. Residence Districts: Directional signs by special permit from the Select Board Beard-ef Caen, limited as follows: (1) Two signs for each activity, not exceeding six inches by 30 inches in size. (2) Ground signs not exceeding eight feet in height. D. Business and Industrial Districts: accessory signs. All signs permitted in Residence Districts as provided in Subsections A and B, except that temporary signs may be as large as 25 square feet. Each owner, lessee, or tenant shall be allowed a primary and a secondary sign. Said sign may be used as ground, wall, or roof signs. No lot shall be allowed to have more than one ground sign structure. (1) Primary wall and roof signs attached to or part of the architectural design of a building shall not exceed, in total area, more than 10% of the area of the dimensional elevation of the building as determined by the building frontage multiplied by the floor-to-ceiling height of the individual business or as specified in applicable sections of the bylaw. (2) One permanent ground sign of not more than 25 square feet in area and extending not more than eight feet above ground level. Larger or taller signs may be allowed by special permit of the Board of Appeals, if said Board determines that the particular sign will not be incongruous with the district in which it is to be located nor injurious to traffic and safety conditions therein. (3) For premises having multiple occupants, a single sign, either attached or ground, identifying those occupants. The total area of attached signs, including this one, shall not exceed 10% of wall area, and the area of any freestanding sign allowed under this subsection shall not exceed 25 square feet. (4) Temporary unlighted signs inside windows, occupying not more than 20% of the area of the window, require no sign permit. (5) No sign shall project more than one foot over any public right-of-way, and all such signs shall be covered by appropriate liability insurance as determined by the Building Inspector and verified by a certificate of insurance filed with the Town Cleric. 92 (6) Service stations or garages may divide the allowed wall sign area into separate, smaller wall signs as identifier signs Indio ting separate operations or depa.tmepAs A freestanding ground identification sign of 50 square feet with rriee � +oa is allowed. (7) For active fuel-dispensing service stations, seeking to identify multiple tenants on the same lot and provide pricing information may install,w to multiple to apAs o the same Oone single freestanding ground identification sign of 50 square feet_is allowed, this same lot. The serviee station identifieation/i4armation shall be at least whieh is to inelude within the 50 square feet the idenlifieation of the multiple tenants on information,be greater) of the total f+eestanding ground sign. Prieing if advel4ised, shall also be within the allotted square footage for sefviee stations The maximum height (including pylons) of this freestanding ground sign shall be 16 feet from ground level. (8) Building directories (if located outside) may be affixed to the exterior wall of a building at each public entrance. Such directory shall not exceed an area determined on the basis of one square foot for each establishment occupying the building. (9) Traffic control orientation and guidance signs located on private property, up to four square feet in area, displayed for purposes of direction or convenience, including signs identifying parking, fire lanes, rest rooms, freight entrances and the like. E. Shopping centers. (1) Signs that are permitted in Residence Districts, are permitted in Shopping Centers, except that temporary signs may be as large as 10 square feet. (2) Signs attached to a building or its canopy,parallel with the facade and not projecting above the roofline, advertising the name of a firm or goods or serviees available on the pises,provided that the total area of all signs erected on any wall by any occupant may not exceed 20% of the portion of the wall area assigned to that occupant. In no case shall any occupant's sign total more than 200 square feet facing any single street. (3) For any retailing complex comprising three or more enterprises on a single lot and 50,000 square feet floor area or more, one ground sign for each street on which the development fronts_, ^ „tainin g the name other ideal f;^^tio of the a-rea oeeupied b the emnple)V. Each sign shall be no larger than 100 square feet. Such sign shall not be located within 10 feet of any property line or the line of any way, and no part of the sign shall be more than 20 feet above the ground level. (4) Temporary, unlighted signs, inside windows, occupying not more than 50% of the area of the window require no sign permit. F. Office parks. (1) Signs that are permitted in Residence Districts are permitted in Office Parks, except that temporary real estate signs may be as large as 10 square feet. 93 (2) One sign for each street upon which the premises has frontage, identifying a subdivision of lots for office development. This sign shall be no greater than eight feet in height and no larger than 20 square feet in area except where the property fronts on a high-speed, limited-access highway, in which case a special exception may be granted for a larger sign if required for legibility. (3) Signs for individual properties or tenants shall be limited to a single sign no larger than three square feet per tenant. Individual tenants must have a letter of permission from the property owner. The Board of Appeals may grant a special permit for an exception for a larger area where this will not impair the legibility of other signs or be incongruous with the surroundings, based upon a consideration of the number of occupants and signs per building, size of building and integration of sign and building design. G. Industrial Districts. (1) Signs that are a-s permitted in Residence Districts are permitted in Industrial Parks, except that signs placed on the property when the property is for sale, lease or otherwise temporary real estate sig may be as large as 25 square feet. The Building Inspector shall allow a sign larger than 25 square feet if: (a) The property fronts a state highway, such as Route 114 or Route 125, and a larger sign is needed for legibility purposes; (b) The total area of the sign does not exceed 10% of the wall area it is to be located upon. Such sign shall be removed 14 days after sale, rental or lease. (2) Signs attached flat against the wall or canopy of a building, or projecting not more than six feet above such wall, advertising the name of the firm or goods or services available or produced on the premises; provided that the total area of all such signs does not exceed 20% of the area of the side of the building to which they are attached or 200 square feet, whichever is less. (3) One ground sign, containing the name or other identification of the use on the property, for each street on which the property fronts; each sign is limited to an area of 100 square feet. Such sign shall not be located closer than 40 feet to any property line or 20 feet above ground level. § 195-6.7 Guidelines. The following are further means by which the objectives for signs can be served. These guidelines are not mandatory, but the degree of compliance with them shall be considered by the Board f Seleetme , Planning Board; and Zoning Board of Appeals in acting upon special permits authorized by the Zoning Bylaws and by the Building Inspector in issuing a sign permit authorized under this Article 6 of the Zoning Bylaw. A. Sign design elements. [Amended 5-14-2019ATM by Art. 30] (1) (Reserved) (2) (Reserved) 94 (3) (Reserved) (4) Sign content normally should not occupy more than 40% of the sign background, whether a signboard or a building element. (5) Signs should be simple, neat and avoid distracting elements, so that contents can be quickly and easily read. B. Environmental relationship. (1) Sign design should take into consideration the scale of the street to which the sign is oriented and the size, brightness, style, height and colors of other signs in the vicinity. (2) Sign brightness should not be excessive in relation to background lighting levels, e.g., averaging not in excess of 100 foot-lamberts in the downtown or similarly bright areas and not in excess of 20 foot-lamberts in unlighted outlying areas. C. Building relationship. (1) Signs should be sized and located so as to not interrupt, obscure or hide the continuity of columns, cornices, roof eaves, sill lines or other elements of building structure and, where possible, should reflect and emphasize building structural form. (2) Sign material, colors and lettering should be reflective of the character of the building to which the sign relates,just as sign size should be related to building size. (3) Clutter should be avoided by not using support brackets extending above the sign or guy wires and turnbuckles. or take any other action thereto. Select Board Planning Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Select Board Recommendation: Favorable Action Vote Required: Two-Thirds (2/3)Vote Article 32: Citizen Petition-Section 195-10.2 Building Moratorium -Multi-family Dwellings: 1. That no new building permits shall be issued for the construction of multi-family dwellings consisting of three or more dwelling units in any zoning district in the town. 2 Further, that the Town conduct a comprehensive study to determine the impact of said construction on: municipal services, public schools, emergency public safety resources including police and fire departments, sewer, roadway infrastructures, agricultural viability of the Town's remaining farmland, motor vehicle traffic and a plan for additional source of drinking water as well as the environmental impact of 95 such construction. This includes the relation of the timing of residential development to the Town's ability to pay under the financial limitations of Proposition 2 1/2. 3. This provision shall expire June 30, 2023. Petition of Joseph Finn and others It was moved by Rebecca Driscoll, 56 Meadow Lane to amend the Article to read "1. That no new building permits shall be issued for the construction of new multi-family dwellings ..." A majority vote required for passage, the Moderator declared the Motion to Amend Passed. MOTION FAILED by a vote of 330 in the affirmative and 239 in the nelzative Select Board Recommendation: Unfavorable Action Planning Board Recommendation: Unfavorable Action Vote required: Two thirds (2/3) Vote Amidst the meeting,Moderator DiSalvo commended the service of retiring Select Board members Phil DeCologero and School Committee member David Torrisi. He welcomed newly elected Select Board Member Janice Phillips and School Committee member Pam Pietrowski and thanked those who assisted in the planning and conduct of the meeting. He particularly noted the presence and assistance of just recently appointed Town Clerk Carla Dawne Warren to her first Town Meeting in that role. The 2021 Annual Town Meeting Dissolved upon UNANIOUS vote upon motion of Chair of the Select Board, Chris Nobile at 9:01 PM with all articles voted. Respectfully submitted, Carla Dawne Warren, Town Clerk 96 TREASURER/COLLECTOR MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Treasurer/Collectors office is to bill, collect, invest, borrow, safeguard and disburse monies in an accurate and professional maimer. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2021 • Successful migration of all Tax Title accounts from Govern into Munis • Write-off/abate uncollectible Farm Animal, Motor Vehicle and Personal Property excise taxes from 1990 through 2009 • Successful transition to a new bill printing company for all Real Estate, Personal Property and Water/Sewer bills • Continue to diligently invest surplus cash to earn maximum interest • Attended the annual Massachusetts Collectors Treasurers Association in order to enhance and expand knowledge needed to service to public SIGNIFICANT STATISTICS RECEIPTS AND DISBURSEMENTS FISCAL YEAR ENDED-JUNE 30, 2021 Receipts July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 $ 157,734,496.00 Disbursements July 1, 2020 to June 30, 2021 $ 143,970,669.35 RECONCILIATION OF CASH Developer Bond Escrows $ 4,095,533.84 Petty Cash 1,350.00 97 Bank of NY Mellon 5,576,241.19 Century Bank 43,863,300.26 Fidelity 958,645.74 Lowell Five 13,792,895.18 MMDT 4,875,286.43 Pentucket 15,373,546.02 TD Bank 8,950,276.52 Unibank 8,773,021.53 TOTAL $ 106,275,727.59 UNCOLLECTED BALANCES- JUNE 30, 2021 Real Estate 2021 439,451.62 2020 138,225.98 2019 (1,572.12) 2018 2,066.61 Personal Property 2021 13,880.75 2020 27,548.27 2019 24,474.82 2018 19,512.47 Motor Vehicle Excise 2021 713,294.07 2020 110,144.08 2019 42,320.54 2018 30,126.65 CURRENT STAFF Kimberly Mackie Town Treasurer/Collector Gail Tierney Assistant Town Treasurer/Collector Maureen McAuley Principal Department Assistant Jennifer Tran Department Assistant Deborah Fiorillo Department Assistant 98 VETERANS SER VICES MISSION STATEMENT To keep the promise of President Abraham Lincoln: To care for the Veteran, his widow and his orphan. The Veterans Services Department is to advocate on behalf of all the Commonwealth's Veterans and their family members in providing them with quality support services and to manage an emergency, as well as a static financial assistance program for those Veterans and their dependents that are in need of benefits and services as outlined in the provisions of Chapter 115 of the General Laws. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2021 The Veterans Services Director became licensed Clinical Social Worker. The licensure adds the ability to supervise Bachelors, and Masters level student interns. The latest census number have North Andover at 30,915 people, including 1,218 Veterans. Boxford population is 8,203 to include 360 Veterans. Both population and Veteran numbers have increased. • To maintain at least a 75% reimbursement rate on all MGL cl 15 benefits expended through June 30t11, 2021. • Our office submitted a warrant article relative to the Act Relative to Housing, Operations, Military Service, and Enrichment. The following is a brief excerpt from Massachusetts Chapter 141: "SECTION 12. Said chapter 60 is hereby further amended by inserting after section 3E the following section: - Section 3F. A city, town or district that accepts this section may designate a place on its municipal property tax bills or motor vehicle excise bills or mail with such bills a separate form whereby taxpayers of the city, town or district may voluntarily check off, donate and pledge an amount of money which shall increase the amount already due to establish and fund a municipal veterans assistance fiend which shall be under the supervision of the local veterans agent, the board or officer in charge of the collection of the municipal charge, fee or fine or the town collector of taxes. The article was passed at town meeting June 2021. • Recognized by proclamation the Town of North Andover, as a Purple Heart community. Signage was hung throughout the Town at entry and exit points as well, acknowledging this recognition to the towns combat wounded Veterans. Moving forward, on August 7 of each year, which is Purple Heart Day nationally, the day will be recognized at the old town common. The Purple Heart Flag will be flown there, and the chair of the Patriotic Observance Committee will read the Purple Heart proclamation. • Boxford being recognized as a Purple Heart Community some years back had signage purchased and placed throughout town by the Boxford DPW. 99 • Conducted a rededication ceremony for the newly refurbished Vietnam Veterans Memorial on March 29, 2021, which is designated nationally as Vietnam Veterans Day, as it denotes the last day American troops were in Vietnam. • The office received the latest VA report for the Towns of North Andover and Boxford as of 10/01/2021. We are pleased to report Boxford has received $969,161.52 for an average of$1,416.90. North Andover has received $3,885,732.00 for an average of$1,321.68. • The office officially hired a Graves Officer, Kevin Dennehy. Kevin is a retired Colonel with the Special Forces who has over a dozen combat tours. • The Exchange Club of Lawrence and the Andover's conducts philanthropy through causes in the towns of North Andover,Andover,and the City of Lawrence. The collaboration with the Lawrence Exchange Club North Andover hosted the "Field of Honor" in the Old Common. Family members of the surrounding community were able to purchase large flags, which were placed in the Old Common with the name of the family member being honored. After a week, the massive display ended in a culminating ceremony, which was attended by hundreds. The Exchange Club has decided to hold this event annually in North Andover. This past event was the third held in North Andover. The Exchange Club has asked North Andover to sponsor the site for a fourth year this summer. • The office began to supervise Bachelors, and Masters, level Social Work interns through an agreement with Salem State University. The use of interns increases our oversight on those clients that are more vulnerable and in need of additional services. • Coordinated a COVID 19 Vaccine clinic with Bedford Veterans Hospital and Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2104 here in North Andover. • Coordinated and conducted a flag retirement ceremony beginning this year and to continue on a yearly basis going forward. The ceremony was coordinated and conducted by a community partner, Local Scout Troop 82, and 87 have taken ownership of this ceremony to promote patriotism and civic engagement. • Refurbished WWI Memorial to correct names that were previously misspelled. Also placed stars indicating North Andover's WWI war dead. 100 YO UTH AND RECREA TION SER VICES The Youth & Recreation Services Department, under the direction of Rick Gorman continued to provide superior quality services and a full complement of programs. The programs consisted of support programs, student leadership programs,family and individual services as well as a host of social, recreational and adventure services. In 2021, Youth& Recreation Services serviced 3,300 youth. 2021 also marked the 33rd anniversary of our founding in 1988, and the 21S'year the doors of the Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center have been open. The outstanding professional staff consists of Rick Gorman - Executive Director, Demi Marsh— Assistant Director, Aisha Valdez — Support Services Coordinator, Lauren Sanford — Adventure/Recreation Coordinator, Cameron White—Social Programs Coordinator and Jeri Battersby - Administrative Assistant. We also employ part-time staff throughout the year. After 21 years, Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center continues to be a lively and safe place for the youth of North Andover. The Center is open six days a week for middle and high school aged youth. On Saturday afternoons we have also built in time for 5th graders to experience the Center in preparation for when they enter middle school. During the school year 2020-21 the center successfully operated without any COVID-19 closures. We operated in a cohort system and although it was very different than the previous twenty years it did allow a great escape for our middle and high school students. The start of the 2021 school year saw a return to the operation of the youth center pre-pandemic and our daily numbers and overall membership numbers were the highest it has ever been. In Summer 2021 we continued to defy all the odds by running successful summer programs for the second year in a row. We continued to have some restrictions and we addressed any covid-19 concerns. We serviced over 1000 youth. The summer was filled with clinics, recreational programs, playground programs, events and field trips. Summer 2021 also saw the return of the children shows on the common and the Sunday night Concert series. Once again this summer we also oversaw the ever popular Stevens Pond. The Pond continues to be a jewel of North Andover. Summer 2021 saw us get seven of the nine weeks in. We continue to work with the town departments to work on water quality and we hope to have a full nine weeks in 2022 The Center continues to offer part-time employment for the youth of North Andover, as we employed 150 high school and college students during the extensive summer programs as well as after school throughout the school year. The part-time staff deserves so much credit for adapting to all of our safety requirements due to the pandemic. We also had numerous adult volunteers assisting us at the front desk, working within the building and serving on a number of boards and committees. 101 Unfortunately, we were not allowed to have Sunday night skating at Brooks school in 2021 & 2022 due to Brooks operating as a bubble during the pandemic. We will be working with Brooks over the course of the year to see if we can resume the skating programming in late 2022 The North Andover Youth & Recreation Services department works hand in hand with North Andover Public Schools. Our Support Services Coordinator is in the schools 12 hours per week and we participate in a number of school-based committees. The partnership with NAPS is an extremely unique and productive relationship. In 2018, a Memorandum of Understanding was put in place between the North Andover Public Schools and North Andover Youth& Recreation Services on sharing information, services and resources. The Youth & Recreation Director also chairs the Town Fields Committee. This position is responsible for permitting fields, working with our youth sport programs and developing short- and long-term plans for use and development. In 2021 we continued working on long range plans for the redevelopment of the Recreation Fields Complex between the Middle and Atkinson Schools. We hope to begin the construction phase by Summer 2022. The Committee oversaw adjustments to field use due to the pandemic but were excited to offer youth sports in its entirety in 2021. The Center also relies on a number of committees to assist in the areas of fundraising, marketing, public relations, finance, budgeting and technology. NAYRS is so lucky to have many of our residents involved in these areas. The Youth & Recreation Council and Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center, Inc. are also continuing to work on long range planning for the department and Center. We thank the JNHYC,Inc. for their continued financial and emotional support of the Center. In 2021 the JNHYC, Inc. donated over $40,000 in equipment, programming, and maintenance funding. Due to the pandemic, we were once again unable to hold our annual "Knight to Shine" fundraiser at DiBurro's in Haverhill. JNHYC Inc did run a successful golf tourney in June 2021. The auction is set to return in 2022. The lifeline of Youth & Recreation Services is to provide support services, and I am once again pleased and proud of our constant mission of helping the youth and families in this community. The amount of services we are providing confidentially to our youth and families is amazing and inspiring. Especially in this very difficult year amidst the COVID-19 pandemic, I am proud of our department's ability to adapt, and to continue to provide programming and services for the youth of North Andover despite the challenges that we have faced. I am humbled by the community's support of our staff,programs,and mission.As we enter our 34th year of service to the community, we are proud of our past successes as well as excited about new initiatives and plans for the future. The following are the services provided during the last year. 102 ADVENTURE PROGRAMS: • Challenge Course • Archery Events • Rock Climbing Wall • Indoor and Outdoor Climbing Trips • Walking Programs • Ski Trips • Mountain Biking Programs • Hiring Trips • Road Biking Programs • Snowshoeing Programs • Outdoor Survival Programs • Geocaching Programs • Ropes Course Groups SUPPORT SERVICES: • High School Girls Groups • Middle School Girls Groups • Mindfulness Programs • Youth Tracking, Outreach, and Mentorship • Holiday Giving Program • Thanksgiving Drive • Crisis Intervention Services • NAYRS Annual Teen Job Fair • Collaboration with Local Therapists/Counselors • Peer Mediation Services • Participation in Community Collaborative Initiative (CCI) • Participation in the Cormnission on Diversity, Equity and Inclusion • Collaboration with NAHS' and NAMS' Student Assistance Team • Information and Referral Services • Simon Potter Project • "Youth Centered"Podcast • Girls Empowerment Programs • Young Men's Group (YMG) • Mentor Volunteer Program (MVP) SOCIAL/RECREATION PROGRAMS: • Middle School Dances (hopefully return in late 2022) • 8`1 Grade Dress-Up Dance • Boys and Girls Basketball Tournaments • Boys and Girls Flag Football • Joseph Walsh Summer Basketball League • Black Knights Winter Basketball League • Black Knights Spring Basketball League • Basketball Skills &Drills Programs • Youth Center Classes • NAYRS/NABC 411,Grade Basketball 103 • Extensive 8-week Summer Programs o Summer Fun o Sports & Rec o Girl Got Game o Girls Weeks o Boys Weeks o Service Weeks o One Day Field Trips • North Andover Fall Ball League • Crusaders Special Olympics Basketball • Video Game Tournaments • Outdoor and Indoor Volleyball • Outdoor Ice Rink Programs and Events • Outdoor Gaming Tournaments (Gaga Ball, Tetherball, Lawn Games) • Art Classes • Knitting Programs • Acting/Improv Program • Woodworking Program • Dance Program • Cooking Classes • Chess Classes • Pickleball Programs • Photography & Photo Editing Programs • Yoga Programs • Ultimate Frisbee Programs • Street Hockey League • Fishing Program • Beyond Beats Music Program • Bucket Drumming Music Program • Weight Room/Fitness Programs • Speed& Conditioning Programs • Seasonal Field Trips • Stevens Pond Programs and Swim Lessons • Zoom Programs (Baking, Arts & Crafts, etc.) STUDENT-RUN/COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS: • Freshman/Sophomore Youth Council • Junior/Senior Youth Council • Core 4 Leadership Program • Mentor Volunteer Program (MVP) • Step Up • Next Man Up • Knight Work • Kindness Rocks Initiative • Adventure Leaders Program 104 SPECIAL EVENTS/PROGRAMS: • Youth Appreciation Day • Turkey Toss • Powderpuff Football Tournament • Youth Center Fundraisers • Welcome Week Orientation • Core 4 Youth Leadership Summit(returns 2022) • Sunday Night Brooks Skating • Matthew Harty Mito Classic/Move for Mito • YMCA Collaborations • Summer Children's Shows on Common • Summer Concerts on Common Respectfully Submitted, Rick Gorman Executive Director 105 1 / / „ ,;, ,,,, „r / i� „,: ��� / i/,;llryl'i�"���/ .,,�/i�/%; x �i�/��� / E n: ��J�'��„!le✓r lk�� ��ti���A� %t t;H��ri��P,�'��"�' fi �; „', , / ,°� -/� "�'�%�//,a„,, ✓ni �a�fr'"'19,ri°r�����, /,����,r�(Y.i��n f„✓�1n%��i%��/, �ry h�//arf/� � �r, ��tr,�c,�1G���,.h�'Ju%: Stevens Pond 106 Statistical i This part of the annual comprehensive financial report presents detailed information as a context for understanding what the information in the financial statements, note disclosures, and required supplementary information says about the Town's overall financial health. Financial Trends • These schedules contain trend information to help the reader understand how the Town's financial performance and well-being have changed over time. Revenue Capacity • These schedules contain information to help the reader assess the Town's most significant local revenue source, the property tax. Debt Capacity • These schedules present information to help the reader assess the affordability of the Town's current levels of outstanding debt and the Town's ability to issue additional debt in the future. Demographic and Economic Information • These schedules offer demographic and economic indicators to help the reader understand the environment within which the Town's financial activities take place. Operating Information • These schedules contain service and infrastructure data to help the reader understand how the information in the Town's financial report relates to the services the Town provides and the activities it performs. SOURCES: Unless otherwise noted, the information in these schedules is derived from the annual comprehensive financial reports for the relevant year. Town of North Andover, Massachusetts 107 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Net Positions By Component Last Ten Years 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Governmental activities Net investment in capital assets......................$ 105,155,466 $ 106,453,985 $ 106,117,880 $ 108,245,924 $ 107,911,523 $ 107,700,827 $ 110,485,609 $ 108,944,118 $ 108,635,072 $ 116,055,877 Restricted.................................................. 8,225,177 8,207,148 9,444,583 9,473,982 8,704,385 8,329,173 8,869,786 10,242,534 10,994,787 13,729,110 Unrestricted................................................ (17,137,468) (20,131,341) (20,876,449) (71,682,791) (73,466,011) (77,243,618) (126,705,047) (116,461,930) (117,975,803) (123,832,513) Total governmental activities net position................. $ 96,243,175 $ 94,529,792 $ 94,686,014 $ 46,037,115 $ 43,149,897 $ 38,786,382 $ (7,349,652) $ 2,724,722 $ 1,644,056 $ 5,952,474 Business-type activities Net investment in capital assets...................... $ 37,264,739 $ 40,243,610 $ 42,012,200 $ 43,397,442 $ 43,893,005 $ 44,574,791 $ 44,580,411 $ 45,164,489 $ 47,597,207 $ 48,865,954 Unrestricted................................................ 4.418,053 4,273,747 5,533,117 5,017,844 8,137,954 9,784,965 11,771,186 12,117,346 10,781,914 13,535,073 Total business-type activities net position.................$ 41,682,792 $ 44,517,357 $ 47,545,317 $ 48,415,286 $ 52,030,959 $ 54,359,756 $ 56,351,597 $ 57,281,835 $ 58,379,121 $ 62,401,027 Primary government Net investment in capital assets...................... $ 142,420,205 $ 146,697,595 $ 148,130,080 $ 151,643,366 $ 151,804,528 $ 152,275,618 $ 155,066,020 $ 154,108,607 $ 156,232,279 $ 164,921,831 Restricted.................................................. 8,225,177 8,207,148 9,444,583 8,473,982 8,704,385 8,329,173 8,869,786 10,242,534 10,984,787 13,729,110 Unrestricted................................................ (12,719,415) (15,857,594) (15,343,332) (66,664,947) (65,328,057) (67,458,653) (114,933,861) (104,344,584) (107,193,889) (110,297,440) Total primary government net position..................... $ 137,925,967 $ 139,047,149 $ 142,231,331 $ 93,452,401 $ 95,180,856 $ 93,146,138 $ 49,001,945 $ 60,006,557 $ 60,023,177 $ 68,353,501 'The Town implemented GASB Statement#68 related to Pension Accounting in 2015 which accounts for the significant decrease in Net Postion compared to prior years. 'The Town implemented GASB Statement#75 related to Other Postemployment Accounting in 2018 which accounts for the significant decrease in Net Position compared to prior years. 'The Town implemented GASB Statement#84,Fiduciary Activities in 2021 which required the 2020 governmental net position to be revised. Town of North Andover, Massachusetts 108 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Changes in Net Positions Last Ten Years 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Expenses Governmental activities: General government............................................. $ 3,367,042 $ 3,199,641 $ 3,217,568 $ 3,202,913 $ 3,747,680 $ 3,735,394 $ 4,319,883 $ 4,899,183 $ 5,536,185 $ 5,700,065 Public safety....................................................... 14,762,246 14,948,442 15,172,608 15,427,172 16,350,637 16,348,807 16,835,546 17,800,161 18,833,217 21,666,291 Education........................................................... 69,231,332 70,005,694 70,253,143 68,835,266 74,421,697 78,527,743 81,764,332 86,482,912 92,278,391 99,120,796 Public works....................................................... 5,322,622 6,539,043 6,290,224 7,218,804 7,750,714 7,931,874 7,968,639 8,758,969 8,433,770 7,438,280 Health and human services.................................... 2,135,237 2,150,264 2,216,585 2,408,315 2,693,817 2,531,567 2,896,472 2,421,283 2,632,603 2,564,265 Culture and recreation........................................... 2,004,611 1,667,408 1,441,145 2,518,412 2,624,034 3,004,516 2,918,229 2,613,748 3,202,741 2,288,687 Support services.................................................. 1,257,696 1,272,171 1,435,198 1,904,943 1,824,958 2,017,927 2,207,100 2,519,071 2,515,186 2,720,576 Interest.............................................................. 1,354,251 1,192,955 1,025,900 1,004,030 970,827 993.993 1,011,461 964,261 996,967 909,349 Total government activities expenses.............................. 99,435,037 100,975,618 101,052,371 102,519,855 110,384,364 115,091,821 119,921,662 126,459.588 134,429,560 142,408,309 Business-type activities: Water................................................................ 3,885,824 3,780,942 4,079,114 4,364,017 4,159,951 4,317,037 4,840,910 5,006,633 4,463,748 5,320,260 Sewer................................................................ 4,043,955 4,047,306 3,652,233 3,904,969 3,720,537 4,123,850 3,977,119 4,154,183 4,484,445 4,527,480 Osgood Hill......................................................... 342,066 378,649 390,461 434,583 432,320 466,830 500,715 531,491 438,150 350,640 Total business-type activities expenses............................ 8,271,845 8,206,897 8,121,808 8,703,569 8,312,808 8,907,717 9,318,744 9,692,312 9,386,343 10,198,380 Total primary government expenses................................ $ 107,706,882 $ 109,182,515 $ 109,174,179 $ 111,223,424 $ 118,697,172 $ 123,999,538 $ 129,240,406 $ 136,151,900 $ 143,815,903 $ 152,606,689 Program Revenues Governmental activities: Public safety charges for services........................... $ 2,851,539 $ 2,798,269 $ 2,495,472 $ 2,943,349 $ 3,543,098 $ 3,623,178 $ 3,497,891 $ 4,101,429 $ 3,131,031 $ 11,046,043 Education charges for services............................... 3,443,280 3,409,555 3,648,664 3,304,534 3,482,776 3,370,407 3,589,712 3,894,068 2,403,006 1,340,234 Other charges for services..................................... 875,080 767,042 866,165 823,967 839,966 828,526 1,243,402 814,560 1,232,325 1,211,283 Public safety operating grants and contributions......... - 2,983,771 Education operating grants and contributions............. 16,720,192 17,289,331 17,983,068 15,410,239 18,949,612 19,371,562 22,047,490 23,272,392 27,018,794 32,229,448 Other operating grants and contributions................... 1,489,093 1,302,947 1,010,960 1,220,657 1,381,661 1,062,560 1,261,712 1,551,521 2,338,473 1,510,708 Education capital grants and contributions................. 960,154 696,209 30,932 - - - - - - - Public works capital grants and contributions............. - 1,449,134 949,933 497,030 1,064,924 822,193 815,313 1,933.887 1,963,817 1,172,813 Other capital grants and contributions...................... 579,896 411,518 826,907 583,619 472,256 - - 1,227,042 845,218 927,246 Total government activities program revenues................... 26,919,234 28,124,005 27,812,101 24,783,395 29,739,293 29,078,426 32,455,520 36,794,899 38,932,664 52,421,546 Business-type activities: Water charges for services.................................... 5,436,873 5,387,685 5,237,290 5,550,719 5,977,800 5,725,723 5,696,947 5,419,105 5,371,068 6,360,051 Sewer charges for services.................................... 5,015,808 4,964,813 4,945,962 5,014,766 5,265,490 4,931,546 5,202,164 4,630,099 4,690,068 5,189,037 Osgood Hill charges for services............................. 280,068 335,770 337,551 482,778 526,754 434,083 460,254 386,246 186,988 248.624 Other operating grants and contributions................... 234,388 127,545 122,529 112,149 37,003 44,413 138,731 187,100 216,951 81,041 Other capital grants and contributions...................... - - - - 121,434 100,749 - - 18,554 2,337,533 Total business-type activities program revenues................. 10,967,137 10,815,813 10,643,332 11,160.412 11,928,481 11,236,514 11.498,096 10,622,550 10,483,629 14,216.286 Total primary government program revenues..................... $ 37,886,371 $ 38,939,818 $ 38,455,433 $ 35,943,807 $ 41,667,774 $ 40,314,940 $ 43,953,616 $ 47,417,449 $ 49,416,293 $ 66,637,832 Net(Expense)/Program Revenue Governmental activities................................................ $ (72,515,303) $ (72,851,613) $ (73,240,270) $ (77,736,460) $ (30,645,071)$ (89,776,208)$ (87,466,142)$ (89,664,689)$ (95,496,896)$ (89,986,763) Business-type activities................................................ 2,695,292 2,608,916 2,521,524 2,456,843 3,615,673 3,770,458 2,179,352 930,238 1,097,286 4,017,906 Total primary government net(expense)/program revenue... $ (69,820,511) $ (70,242,697) $ (70,718,746) $ (75,279,617) $ (77.029,398)$ (86,005,750)$ (85,286,790)$ (88.734,451)$ (94,399,610)$ (85,968,857) (Continued) Town of North Andover, Massachusetts 109 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Changes in Net Positions Last Ten Years 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 General Revenues and other Changes in Net Positions Governmental activities: Real estate and personal property taxes, net of tax refunds payable.................................... $ 60,060,304 $ 60,284,114 $ 62,195,623 $ 63,877,139 $ 66,710,623 $ 71,247,551 $ 72,306,916 $ 72,872,324 $ 75,272,009 $ 80,516,641 Tax liens............................................................ 355,176 401,204 570,085 698,405 206,966 281,888 380,967 328,468 534,302 73,536 Motor vehicle and other excise taxes........................ 3,923,189 4,462,710 4,673,160 4,957,476 5,174,947 5,723,458 5,535,952 5,644,524 5,538,903 5,418,658 Penalties and interest on taxes............................... 258,471 316,019 501,903 390,837 517,616 375,194 503,459 448,601 410,416 858,750 Payment in lieu of taxes......................................... 1,903,510 1,974,424 2,008,020 1,975,835 2,012,598 2,057,136 2,183,466 2,055,881 2,426,074 2,181,380 Community preservation taxes................................ 1,363,553 1,390,831 1,433,013 1,466,141 1,532,548 1,605,585 1,686,032 1,750,496 1,810,203 1,914,141 Grants and contributions not restricted to speck programs............................................... 2,133,066 2,338,662 2,279,506 2,368,601 2,351,147 2,388,341 2,564,352 2,559,078 2,741,792 2,642,448 Unrestricted investment income.............................. 194,547 198,915 241,618 206,490 251,408 291,879 440,113 792,191 1,119,729 698,867 Gain on sale of capital assets................................. - - - 175,692 - - - - - - Extraordinary Items: Gas disaster settlements...................................... - - - - - - - 14,867,793 790,687 - Gasdisasterexpenses......................................... (1,580,293) (12,061) (5,240) Transfers........................................................... (64,691) (225,649) (506,436) (26,250) - (4,000) Total governmental activities.......................................... 70,127,125 71,141,230 73,396,492 76,090,366 78,757,853 83,971,032 85,601,257 99,739,063 90,632,054 94,295,181 Business-type activities: Transfers........................................................... 64,691 225,649 506,436 26,250 - - - - - 4,000 Total primary government general revenues and other changes in net positions........................................ $ 70,191,816 $ 71,366,879 $ 73,902,928 $ 76,116,616 $ 78,757,853 $ 83,971,032 $ 85,601,257 $ 99,739,063 $ 90,632,054 $ 94,299,181 Changes in Net Position Governmental activities................................................ $ (2,388,678) $ (1,710,383) $ 156,222 $ (1,646,094) $ (1,887,218)$ (4,363,515)$ (1,864,885)$ 10,074,374 $ (4,864,842)$ 4,308,418 Business-type activities................... ..................... 2,759,983 2,834,565 3,027,960 2,483,093 3,615,673 2,328,797 2,179,352 930,238 1,097,286 4,021,906 Total primary government changes in net positions............. $ 371,305 $ 1,124,182 $ 3,184,182 $ 836,999 $ 1,728,455 $_____(LO34,71_8j$ 314,467 $ 11,004,612 $ (3,767,556)$ 8,330,324 (Concluded) Town of North Andover, Massachusetts 110 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Fund Balances,Governmental Funds Last Ten Years 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 General Fund Restricted.................................... $ 964,966 $ 896,040 $ 762,324 $ 693,398 $ 624,472 $ 555,546 $ 486,619 $ 417,693 $ 348,767 $ 279,841 Assigned..................................... 411,861 173,989 366,486 293,410 1,120,696 5,177,603 2,197,046 2,440,747 6,675,713 8,164,139 Unassigned.................................. 5,412,549 6,618,601 8,981,055 12,953,601 18,029,311 18,899,670 20,055,231 20,712,553 20,277,686 22,294,210 Total general fund............................. $ 6,789,376 $ 7,688,630 $ 10,109,865 $ 13,940,409 $ 19,774,479 $ 24,632,819 $ 22,738,896 $ 23,570,993 $ 27,302,166 $ 30,738,190 All Other Governmental Funds Restricted.................................... $ 11,744,070 $ 9,735,016 $ 14,050,760 $ 15,212,059 $ 14,794,417 $ 16,180,860 $ 17,027,785 $ 34,705,677 $ 39,023,691 $ 45,113,006 Unassigned.................................. - (193,926) - - - - - - Total all other governmental funds........ $ 11,744,070 $ 9,541,090 $ 14,050,760 $ 15,212,059 $ 14,794,417 $ 16,180,860 $ 17,027,785 $ 34,705,677 $ 39,023,691 $ 45,113,006 The Town implemented GASB Statement#84,Fiduciary Activities in 2021 which required the 2020 governmental net position to be revised. Town of North Andover, Massachusetts ill Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Changes in Fund Balances,Governmental Funds Last Ten Years 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Revenues: Real estate and personal property taxes, net of tax refunds................................................ $ 59,803,225 $ 60,311,614 $ 61,992,217 $ 64,109,047 $ 66,508,637 $ 71,370,820 $ 72,175,522 $ 72,874,030 $ 75,154,143 $ 80,721,427 Motor vehicle and other excise taxes........................... 3,917,020 4,260,419 4,866,192 4,627,106 5,412,047 5,326,355 5,694,558 5,752,127 5,331,025 5,206,083 Intergovernmental................................................... 22,241,592 22,474,244 22,294,860 20,433,361 23,481,959 22,766,947 25,354,420 28,447,220 32,535,398 39,687,775 Departmental and other............................................ 11,466,482 11,500,455 12,439,870 12,027,264 13,441,661 12,846,338 13,873,376 14,817,423 13,296,212 20,908,598 Investment income.................................................. 194,547 198,915 241,618 206,490 256,529 332,180 510,771 901,850 1,276,409 697,203 Total Revenue............................................... 97,622,866 98,745,647 101,834,757 101,403,268 109,100,833 112,643,140 117,608,647 122,792,650 127,593,187 147,221,086 Expenditures: General government................................................ 2,436,814 1,854,645 5,383,113 8,376,263 4,053,043 6,945,209 8,809,154 2,859,725 3,284,663 3,611,681 Public safety........................................................... 9,367,230 10,046,131 10,247,339 10,232,249 14,413,638 11,987,320 11,727,956 12,481,736 13,455,954 16,122,478 Education.............................................................. 45,466,074 47,857,034 46,563,895 49,816,765 50,941,824 53,178,928 55,487,432 61,439,929 59,424,851 63,198,166 Public works........................................................... 5,016,527 5,599,591 5,760,088 6,938,510 6,101,647 6,570,557 6,831,152 8,078,102 7,265,782 7,093,753 Health and human services....................................... 1,417,628 1,450,672 1,556,468 1,680,776 1,938,164 1,741,975 2,258,251 2,159,003 2,215,950 1,901,328 Culture and recreation.............................................. 2,201,643 2,984,017 2,127,147 3,255,405 2,646,986 3,102,420 2,700,645 2,467,554 2,638,031 1,682,777 Support services..................................................... 1,030,824 1,092,248 1,333,186 1,783,688 1,586,796 1,752,410 1,736,331 2,369,901 2,087,070 2,167,185 Pension benefits..................................................... 9,969,374 10,452,145 10,837,358 8,326,021 11,068,695 11,366,451 14,003,916 15,338,336 18,706,267 21,039,790 Property and liability insurance................................... 271,059 290,896 301,405 293,178 443,580 337,012 371,321 476,384 362,545 367,540 Employee benefits................................................... 11,100,080 11,250,204 11,599,341 9,663,907 10,079,081 10,351,823 11,544,232 11,158,165 10,975,794 12,072,658 State and county charges......................................... 1,813,511 1,788,615 1,254,988 436,946 397,195 452,360 520,922 606,945 589,839 656,011 Debt service: Principal............................................................. 5,995,123 5,219,330 5,366,746 4,583,967 4,785,624 5,063,902 5,453,870 4,282,591 4,274,736 4,534,733 Principal-current refunding................................... - - 4,168,651 - - - 1,480,000 - - - Interest.............................................................. 1,254,252 1,114,259 957,719 980,877 1,031,689 988,712 1,128,333 1,043,105 1,188,863 1,171,876 Total Expenditures................................................... 97,340.139 100,999,787 107,457,444 106,368,552 109,487,962 113,839,079 124,053,515 124,761,476 126,470,345 135,619,976 Excess of revenues over(under)expenditures.............. 282,727 (2.254,140) (5,622,687) (4,965,284) (387,129) (1,195,939) (6,444,868) (1,963,826) 1,122,842 11,601,110 Other Financing Sources(Uses) Issuance of bonds................................................... 3,255,348 926,199 8,181,497 8,365,000 5,759,365 7,135,000 3,820,000 6,710,000 2,475,000 - Issuance of refunding bonds...................................... - - 4,010,000 68,526 1,695,000 - 1,457,624 - - - Premium from issuance of bonds................................ 41,359 24,215 143,149 291,987 73,055 305,723 52,181 481,315 313,230 Premium from issuance of refunding bonds................... - - 218,946 - - - 68,066 - - - Payments to refunded bond escrow agent.................... - (68,427) (1,723,863) - Sale of capital assets............................................... - - - 300,041 - - - - - - Transfers in............................................................ 595,310 232,232 259,927 1,427,953 144,892 361,503 5,083,089 3,600,394 2,265,189 6,548,798 Transfers out.......................................................... (660,001) (232,232) (259,927) (427,953) (144,892) (361,503) (5,083,089) (3,600,394) (2,265,189) (6,552,798) Total other financing sources(uses)................................ 100,919,573 99,696,061 114,388,349 110,060,354 114,904,390 120,083,863 123,006,518 7,191,315 2,788,230 (4,000) Extraordinary items Gas disaster settlements................................................. - - - - - - - 14,867,793 790,687 - Gasdisasterexpenses.................................................... - - - - - - - (1,580,293) (436,748) (2,071,771) Total other financing sources(uses)................................ 3,232,016 950,414 12,553,592 9,957,127 5,803,557 7,440,723 5,397,871 13,287,500 353,939 (2,071,771) Net change in fund balance........................................... $ 3,514,743 $ (1,303,726) $ 6,930,905 $ 4,991,843 $ 5,416,428 $ 6,244,783 $ (1,046,998) $ 18,509,988 $ 4,265,011 $ 9,525,339 Debt service as a percentage of noncapital expenditures..... 7.81% 6.68% 6.53% 5.82% 5.77% 5.73% 7.09% 4.55% 4.47% 4.40% Town of North Andover, Massachusetts 112 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Assessed Value and Actual Value of Taxable Property by Classification and Tax Rates Last Teti Years Assessed and Actual Values and Tax Rates Total Total Total Residential Residential Commercial Industrial Personal Commercial Commercial Direct Town Tax a Year Value Tax Rate Value Value Property Value Tax Rate Rate Value 2012 $ 3,586,332,274 $ 13.92 $ 278,839,111 $ 158,456,800 $ 121,400,010 $ 558,695,921 $ 19.16 $14.63 $ 4,145,028,195 2013 $ 3,713,065,744 $ 13.72 $ 278,124,243 $ 161,446,600 $ 116,997,715 $ 556,568,558 $ 18.85 $14.39 $ 4,269,634,302 2014 $ 3,652,658,906 $ 14.41 $ 276,804,384 $ 155,524,200 $ 123,301,890 $ 555,630,474 $ 19.45 $15.08 $ 4,208,289,380 2015 $ 3,745,570,341 $ 14.39 $ 277,858,269 $ 147,834,600 $ 123,012,880 $ 548,705,749 $ 20.29 $15.14 $ 4,294,276,090 2016 $ 3,897,630,578 $ 14.27 $ 292,994,947 $ 147,568,900 $ 120,842,040 $ 561,405,887 $ 20.47 $15.05 $ 4,459,036,465 2017 $ 4,068,321,236 $ 14.28 $ 295,696,622 $ 148,013,100 $ 126,535,920 $ 570,245,642 $ 20.45 $15.04 $ 4,638,566,878 2018 $ 4,169,956,319 $ 14.53 $ 300,819,526 $ 147,677,100 $ 123,963,820 $ 572,460,446 $ 21.34 $15.35 $ 4,742,416,765 2019 $ 4,586,840,620 $ 13.41 $ 323,888,060 $ 179,357,400 $ 128,146,370 $ 631,391,830 $ 19.18 $114.11 $ 5,218,232,450 2020 $ 4,469,933,010 $ 13.74 $ 388,515,584 $ 151,874,700 $ 163,971,430 $ 704,361,714 $ 18.53 $14.39 $ 5,174,294,724 2021 $ 4,724,868,600 $ 14.17 $ 373,787,840 $ 149,246,000 $ 183,597,700 $ 706,631,540 $ 19.29 $14.84 $ 5,431,500,140 Total Assessed Value by Classification Total Assessed Value by Classification Year Ended June 30,2020 Year Ended June 30,2021 3%3% 7% f MResidential ®Commercial ❑Industrial oPersonal Property F Commercial 13 Industrial ❑PersonalProperty Commercial Value as % of Total Value 18.0% - 16.0% - 14.0% - 12.0% 10.0% 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Source: Assessors Department,Town of North Andover All property in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts is assessed at 100%of fair cash value. Note:Chapter 59,Section 21C of the Massachusetts General Laws,known as"Proposition 2 1/2",imposes 2 separate limits on the annual tax levy of the Town.The primary limitation is that the tax levy cannot exceed 2 1/2 percent of the full and fair cash value. The secondary limitation is that the tax levy cannot exceed the maximum levy limit for the preceding year as determined by the State Commissioner of Revenue by more than 2 1/2 percent,subject to an exception for property added to the tax rolls and for certain substantial valuation increases other than as part of a general revaluation.The secondary limit may be exceeded in any year by a majority vote of the voters,however it cannot exceed the primary limitation. Town of North Andover, Massachusetts 113 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Principal Taxpayers Current Year and Nine Years Ago 2021 2012 Percentage of Percentage of Total Taxable Total Taxable Property Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Name Type Valuation Rank Value Valuation Rank Value AIMCO(Royal Crest) Apartments $ 93,797,300 1 1.73% $ 56,739,590 1 1.37% Eversourse Utility $ 70,264,350 2 1.29% $ - - - Edgewood Retirement Community Congregate Care/Nursing Home $ 60,795,900 3 1.12% $ 36,689,710 3 0.89% LIPT Osgood Street LLC Apartments $ 40,980,100 4 0.75% $ - - - North Andover Holdings DE,LLC Apartments $ 40,048,700 5 0.74% $ - Massachusetts Electric Utility $ 30,953,930 6 0.57% $ - BH Brightview North Andover,LLC Apartments $ 29,887,600 7 0.55% $ - - 1600 Osgood Street,LLC Office/Industrial Mixed Use $ 22,618,000 8 0.42% $ - - RCG West Mill NA,LLC Office/Industrial Mixed Use $ 22,417,100 9 0.41% $ 10,228,000 8 0.25% Delta MB,LLC Retail $ 22,144,000 10 0.41% $ 18,866,010 5 0.46% National Grid Utility $ - - - $ 40,458,720 2 0.98% Mansur Investment Office/Maufacturing $ - $ 26,646,000 4 0.64% Ozzy Properties Office $ - $ 16,295,900 6 0.39% Wood Ridge Homes Co-Op Housing $ - $ 11,327,970 7 0.27% North Andover 2004 Office $ - $ 9,601,600 9 0.23% Eaglewood Properties Retail $ - $ 9,200,800 10 0.22% Totals $433,906,980 7.99% $236,054,300 5.69% Source: Official Statement for Sale of Bonds Town of North Andover, Massachusetts 114 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Property Tax Levies and Collections Last Ten Years Percent of Less First Year Percent of Delinquent Total Total Tax Total Abatements& Net Current Net Levy Tax Tax Collections to Year Tax Levy Exemptions Tax Levy Tax Collections Collected Collections Collections Net Tax Levy 2012 $ 60,626,359 $ 459,973 $ 60,166,386 $ 59,454,694 98.82% $ 491,511 $ 59,946,205 99.63% 2013 $ 61,434,579 $ 629,707 $ 60,804,872 $ 60,215,656 99.03% $ 305,389 $ 60,521,045 99.53% 2014 $ 63,441,828 $ 528,962 $ 62,912,865 $ 62,596,596 99.50% $ 316,269 $ 62,912,865 100.00% 2015 $ 65,031,997 $ 530,315 $ 64,501,682 $ 63,940,660 99.13% $ 398,959 $ 64,339,619 99.75% 2016 $ 67,111,167 $ 548,610 $ 66,562,557 $ 66,233,113 99.51% $ 329,444 $ 66,562,557 100.00% 2017 $ 69,757,151 $ 79,511 $ 69,677,640 $ 69,168,717 99.27% $ 508,524 $ 69,677,241 100.00% 2018 $ 72,805,771 $ 558,635 $ 72,247,136 $ 71,670,227 99.20% $ 576,909 $ 72,247,136 100.00% 2019 $ 73,619,628 $ 542,391 $ 73,077,237 $ 72,533,167 99.26% $ 137,457 $ 72,670,624 99.44% 2020 $ 76,941,902 $ 570,897 $ 76,371,005 $ 75,295,522 98.59% $ 706,340 $ 76,001,862 99.52% 2021 $ 80,582,310 $ 536,942 $ 80,045,368 $ 79,777,290 99.67% $ - $ 79,777,290 99,67% Real Estate Tax Levies vs.First Year Collections Last Ten Years $110,000,000 $100,000,000 $90,000,000 $80,000,000 $70,000,000 c $60,000,000 0 $50,000,000 $40,000,000 $30,000,000 $20,000,000 $10,000,000 $0 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 ®Real Estate Tax Levy ®First Year Current Tax Collections Source:Assessor's Department,Town of North Andover Town of North Andover, Massachusetts 115 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Ratios of Outstanding Debt by Type Last Ten Years Governmental Business-type Activities Activities General General Total Percentage Debt Obligation Obligation Debt of Personal U. S. Census Per Year Bonds (1) Bonds (1) Outstanding Income Population Capita 2012 $ 33,781,935 $ 24,743,238 $ 58,525,173 4.65% 28,352 $ 2,064 2013 29,488,804 23,085,993 52,574,797 4.09% 28,352 1,854 2014 32,506,999 19,010,294 51,517,293 3.92% 28,422 1,813 2015 36,532,492 15,807,234 52,339,726 3.89% 28,510 1,836 2016 37,587,126 14,148,317 51,735,443 3.68% 29,217 1,771 2017 39,886,586 12,050,115 51,936,701 3.53% 29,217 1,778 2018 38,234,797 11,003,907 49,238,704 3.05% 29,808 1,652 2019 41,022,684 9,103,539 50,126,223 2.92% 31,296 1,602 2020 39,358,953 7,359,702 46,718,655 2.72% 29,821 1,567 2021 34,583,069 5,885,137 40,468,206 2.34% 30,915 1,309 (1)This is the general bonded debt of both governmental and business-type activities, net of original issuance discounts and premiums. Source: Audited Financial Statements, U. S. Census Town of North Andover, Massachusetts 116 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Ratios of Outstanding Debt and General Bonded Debt Last Ten Years Percentage of General Less: Amounts Estimated Actual Obligation Available in Debt Taxable Value Per Year Bonds (1) Reserve Total of Property Capita 2012 $ 58,525,173 $ (964,966) $ 57,560,207 1.39% $ 2,030 2013 52,574,797 (896,040) 51,678,757 1.21% 1,823 2014 51,517,293 (762,324) 50,754,969 1.21% 1,786 2015 52,339,726 (693,398) 51,646,328 1.20% 1,812 2016 51,735,443 (624,472) 51,110,971 1.15% 1,749 2017 51,936,701 (555,546) 51,381,155 1.11% 1,759 2018 49,238,704 (486,619) 48,752,085 1.03% 1,636 2019 50,126,223 (417,693) 49,708,530 0.95% 1,588 2020 46,718,655 (348,767) 46,369,888 0.90% 1,555 2021 40,468,206 (279,841) 40,188,365 0.74% 1,300 (1)This is the general bonded debt of both governmental and business-type activities, net of original issuance discounts and premiums. Source: Audited Financial Statements, U. S. Census Town of North Andover, Massachusetts 117 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Direct and Overlapping Governmental Activities Debt As of June 30, 2021 Estimated Estimated Share of Debt Percentage Overlapping Town of North Andover Massachusetts Outstanding Applicable Debt Debt repaid with property taxes Greater Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical School District...... $ 2,845,000 0.8% $ 118,917 Town direct debt......................................................................... 34,583,069 Total direct and overlapping debt.................................................... $ 34,701,986 Methodologies used to calculate overlapping debt: Greater Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical School District: The Town's overlap is based on pupil enrollment. Source: Official Statement for Sale of Bonds Note: Overlapping governments are those that coincide, at least in part, with geographic boundaries of the Town.This schedule estimates the portion of outstanding debt of those overlapping governments that is borne by the taxpayers of the town. This process recognizes that,when considering the government's ability to issue and repay long-term debt, the entire debt burden borne by the property taxpayers should be taken into account. However, this does not imply that every taxpayer is a resident, and therefore responsible for repaying the debt, of each overlapping government. Town of North Andover, Massachusetts 118 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Computation of Legal Debt Margin Last Ten Years 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Equalized Valuation................................. $4,460,344,100 $4,446,186,000 $4,446,186,000 $4,337,534,000 $4,337,534,000 $4,736,933,700 $4,736,933,700 S 5,031,244,200 S 5,031,244,200 $5,031,244,200 Debt Limit-5%of Equalized Valuation......... $ 223,017,205 $ 222,309,300 $ 222,309,300 $ 216,876,700 $ 216,876,700 $ 236,846,685 $ 236,846,685 S 251,562,210 $ 251,562,210 $ 251,562,210 Less: Outstanding debt applicable to limit.......... 35,050,079 30,545,849 33,116,011 36,746,119 38,444,272 41,124,260 39,272,044 41,330,885 38,998,352 34,113,915 Authorized and unissued debt................. 1,970,568 182,659 1,124,027 931,008 7,478,282 781,049 7,947,856 3,569,279 781,049 781,049 Legal debt margin................................... $ 185,996,558 $ 191,580,792 $ 188,069,262 $ 179,199,573 $ 170,954,146 $ 194,941,376 $ 189,626,785 $ 206,662,046 $ 211,782,809 S 216,667,246 Total debt applicable to the limit as a percentage of debt limit................... 16.60% 13.82% 15.40% 17.37% 21.17% 17.69% 19.94% 17.85% 15.81% 13.87% Source: Official Statement for Sale of Bonds Town of North Andover, Massachusetts 119 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Demographic and Economic Statistics Last Ten Years Per Capita Population Personal Personal Median Unemployment Year Estimates Income Income Age Rate 2012 28,352 $ 1,259,282,432 $ 44,416 40 5.7% 2013 28,352 $ 1,284,459,008 $ 45,304 40 5.7% 2014 28,422 $ 1,313,380,620 $ 46,210 40 4.7% 2015 28,510 $ 1,343,818,850 $ 47,135 40 4.1% 2016 29,217 $ 1,404,694,926 $ 48,078 40 4.1% 2017 29,217 $ 1,472,828,970 $ 50,410 40 4.1% 2018 29,808 $ 1,612,463,760 $ 54,095 40 2.3% 2019 31,296 $ 1,717,336,704 $ 54,874 40 3.4% 2020 29,821 $ 1,716,138,908 $ 57,548 40 14.5% 2021 30,915 $ 1,731,734,640 $ 56,016 40 4.6% Source: Commonwealth of Mass, Division of Local Services, Executive Office of Labor and Workforce Development. Median age is based on most recent census data. Town of North Andover, Massachusetts 120 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Principal Employers(excluding Town) Current Year and Nine Years Ago 2020(1) 2012 Nature Percentage of Percentage of of Total Town Total Town Employer Business Employees Rank Employment Employees Rank Employment Merrimack College Higher Education 651 1 2.2% 465 1 3.4% Demoulas Supermarkets,Inc. Grocery Store 450 2 1.5% 456 2 3.3% Edgewood Retirement Community Healthcare 340 3 1.1% 334 5 2.4% Watts Regulators Manufacturing 256 4 0.9% 230 7 1.7% Genesis Healthcare Healthcare 254 5 0.9% 174 9 1.3% The Eagle Tribune Newspaper 250 6 0.8% 265 6 1.9% National Grid(formerly Mass Electric) Utility Service 200 7 0.7% N/A N/A N/A Bake&Joy Mfg Bakery 200 8 0.7% N/A N/A N/A F H Cann Collection Services 197 9 0.7% N/A NIA N/A Bright View Healthcare 120 10 0.4% N/A N/A N/A A.E.G Schneider Electronic Controls N/A N/A N/A 400 3 2.9% Converse Shoe Manufacturing N/A N/A N/A 350 4 2.6% Brooks School Education N/A N/A N/A 193 8 1.4% Stop&Shop Grocery Store N/A N/A N/A 156 10 1.1% (1)Information for the current year was not available N/A-Not Applicable Source:Massachusetts Department of Workforce Development Town of North Andover, Massachusetts 121 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Full-Time Equivalent Town Employees Last Ten Years 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Full-Time Equivalents Town..................................................... 27 26 26 27 26 27 28 28 28 28 Public Safety........................................... 112 112 112 113 114 114 114 115 115 115 School................................................... 443 479 479 479 481 490 509 515 526 526 Public works........................................... 23 23 23 23 24 24 24 25 25 25 Community services................................. 14 14 14 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 Support Services .................................... 9 9 9 10 12 12 13 13 13 13 Library................................................... 12 12 12 14 15 15 16 16 16 16 Total ..................................................... 639 675 675 681 687 697 719 726 737 737 Source:Annual Budget Report, School Dept Town of North Andover, Massachusetts 122 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Operating Indicators by Function/Program Last Ten Years Function/Program 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 General Government Population.......................................................... 28,352 28,352 28,422 28,510 29,217 29,217 29,808 31,296 29,821 30,915 Registered Voters,Annual Town Election.................. 18,307 18,598 18,247 17,050 18,968 19,801 19,168 20,100 20,100 21,361 Town Clerk Births............................................................ 263 289 289 280 302 248 277 269 272 239 Marriages....................................................... 74 86 115 83 83 73 10 87 101 73 Deaths........................................................... 183 251 250 298 330 330 369 354 385 382 Dogs licensed................................................. 2,110 2,390 2,132 2,101 2,907 2,982 2,969 2,169 2,200 2,288 Business Certificates........................................ 84 92 87 95 92 111 117 130 125 147 New Voter Registrations.................................... 1,523 1,450 797 1,251 1,171 2,420 1,512 1,816 1,288 2,340 Passport Applications....................................... 701 920 885 875 798 898 1,047 912 635 N/A Assessors Single Family.................................................. 6,198 6,217 6,239 6,258 6,274 6,287 6,305 6,325 6,326 6,326 Condominiums................................................ 1,951 1,985 2,028 2,059 2,084 2,105 2,125 2,157 2,157 2,163 Misc Rec........................................................ 31 30 29 29 29 30 29 28 28 28 Two Family..................................................... 419 421 417 414 408 405 401 390 391 392 Three Family................................................... 44 43 44 45 47 47 48 52 52 51 Four-eight Family............................................. 50 51 52 52 52 53 53 55 55 55 Vacant land.................................................... 489 462 441 432 429 426 400 382 366 351 Residential/Commercial.................................... 37 36 35 34 33 33 33 1 36 35 Commerical buildings and land........................... 492 491 494 508 511 511 510 511 512 512 Industrial buildings and land............................... 84 8 83 83 82 83 82 79 77 78 Personal Property Accounts............................... 882 906 881 902 830 832 826 846 856 859 Chapter 61-Forestry Property........................... 7 7 7 7 7 9 9 8 8 8 Chapter 61A-Farm Property............................. 137 137 137 137 142 142 142 143 123 124 Chapter 61 B-Recreational Land........................ 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 7 5 5 Exempt buildings and land................................. 460 464 468 471 421 467 467 473 486 494 Public Utilities................................................. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Utilities valued by State..................................... 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 4 3 Public Safety Police Complaints Issued........................................... 434 589 729 654 635 687 377 455 343 486 Arrests.......................................................... 285 364 312 291 323 374 260 266 264 140 Summons/Hearings.......................................... 149 214 303 329 290 313 117 189 173 178 Citations....................................................... 2,938 3,646 2,707 2,278 2,283 1,333 1,947 1,201 1,101 412 Parking tickets issued....................................... 548 484 496 504 504 440 338 292 311 109 Total number of animal complaints...................... 383 489 623 467 467 667 449 577 463 468 Fire Incidents Fire and Rescue.......................................... 1,515 1,396 1,283 1,383 1,755 1,747 1,520 1,837 1,693 1,510 Ambulance Calls......................................... 2,663 2,745 2,379 2,500 2,460 2,370 3,120 2,895 2,854 2,932 (Continued) Town of North Andover, Massachusetts 123 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Operating Indicators by Function/Program Last Ten Years Function/Program 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Permits/certificates issued Smoke Detectors......................................... 322 444 613 543 629 701 506 484 461 588 Carbon Monoxide Detectors.......................... 295 412 587 520 595 702 506 484 461 588 Fireworks Display Permits........... ....-.... ...... 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Liquid Gas Storage Permits........................... 19 27 65 67 54 50 46 61 40 35 Open Air Burning Permits.............................. - - 345 321 321 467 442 754 765 297 Oil Burner Install Permits............................... 26 47 26 20 16 29 26 47 34 105 Sprinkler Inspections.................................... 23 32 35 30 19 6 38 8 30 39 Underground Tank Installation....................... 8 6 27 21 23 33 12 7 6 45 Underground Tank Removals........................ 8 2 5 - 1 8 10 1 1 3 Building Department Permits issued................................................ 2,774 3,080 3,207 3,583 3,583 3,583 3,890 5,216 3,787 4,450 Education Public school enrollment........................................ 4,766 4,783 4,801 4,839 4,788 4,831 4,781 4,720 4,542 4,586 Human Services Planning Plan reviews................................................... 27 33 18 19 16 26 19 19 22 21 Board of Health Inspections Food Est.(related permits&reviews).............. 225 234 352 319 258 302 239 243 N/A 219 Septic(all related reviews/permits/inspections).. 22 140 202 115 213 155 181 186 N/A 268 OFFA Haulers/Trash Haulers&Placards.............. 256 241 273 263 226 308 498 343 N/A 310 Commercial Permits......................................... 266 241 295 250 260 247 258 261 N/A 61 Professional Permits........................................ 89 53 101 66 62 70 72 72 N/A 72 Council on Aging Home delivered meals served............................ 18,369 17,519 16,230 17,001 20,294 22,756 21,961 20,756 20,756 19,746 Outreach Case Management............................. 8,895 8,094 9,981 9,828 7,384 269 4,489 6,665 6,665 1,316 Community Education....................................... 7,682 8,635 8,417 8,458 7,496 7,399 6,914 8,109 21,825 269 Recreation..................................................... 21,796 13,414 18,005 20,524 12,162 11,727 13,293 13,728 13,729 665 Transportation................................................. 4,598 6,822 6,377 6,472 4,614 6,323 3,791 3,757 3,757 387 Libraries Program attendance............................................. 4,122 4,938 6,631 8,358 8,358 10,589 13,453 13,437 13,437 1,611 Number of Library Card Holders............................. 17,604 19,094 20,143 20,418 20,418 19,566 20,295 21,141 21,141 19,442 Circulation......................................................... 206,362 185,419 176,385 193,799 193,799 189,773 185,809 185,173 185,173 163,054 PC&Internet Use................................................ 1,295 1,273 1,281 1,186 1,186 480 390 342 342 624 Reference Questions............................................ 29,318 29,081 30,744 29,848 29,848 17,940 18,962 22,217 22,217 600 Inter-Library Loans............................................... 56,569 57,952 60,559 59,416 59,416 53,449 59,014 58,065 58,065 52,142 (Continued) Town of North Andover, Massachusetts 124 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Operating Indicators by Function/Program Last Ten Years Function/Program 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 Youth&Recreation Services Memberships...................................................... 694 709 691 684 672 551 612 581 592 548 Summer Programs............................................... 854 798 832 876 971 986 997 1,092 959 1,201 Overall Services.................................................. 3,098 3,179 3,215 3,263 3,410 3,336 3,459 3,926 3,394 2,914 Sewer Service connections.............................................. 14 54 43 34 32 26 28 18 17 11 Water Daily consumption(in million gallons)....................... 2.6328 2.2101 3.0600 3.3100 3.2500 3.1050 3.0704 2.9000 2.9300 3.4200 Source:Various Town Departments and Annual Town Report (Concluded) N/A:Information not available Town of North Andover, Massachusetts 125 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Capital Asset Statistics by Function/Program Last Ten Years Function/Program 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 General Government Number of Buildings.................... 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 13 Police Number of Stations..................... 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Fire Number of Stations..................... 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Education School administration building....... n/a n/a n/a 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Number of early childhood schools. n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a n/a 1 1 1 1 Number of elementary schools...... 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 5 Number of middle schools............ 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Number of high schools............... 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Public Works Water mains(miles).................... 148 148 148 148 148 148 148 148 148 148 Fire hydrants............................. 1,515 1,515 1,515 1,515 1,515 1,515 1,515 1,515 1,515 1,515 Sanitary sewers(miles)................ 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 Storm sewers(miles)................... 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 99 Culture and Recreation Playgrounds.............................. 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 17 Parks....................................... 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 2 Playgrounds-Acreage................ 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 Parks-Acreage......................... 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 11 Public beaches.......................... 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Ball fields.................................. 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 39 Tennis courts............................. 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 6 Source:Various Town Departments N/A: Information not available Town of North Andover, Massachusetts 126 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Additional In rm ti Town of North Andover, Massachusetts 127 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report ENTERPRISE FUNDS SCHEDULE OF REVENUES,EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCE- BUDGET AND ACTUAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30,2021 Water Fund Amounts Actual Carried Variance Original Final Budgetary Forward To to Final Budget Budget Amounts Next Year Budget OPERATING REVENUES: Charges for services..................................................$ 4,953,261 $ 4,953,261 $ 6,143,583 $ - $ 1,190,322 Penalties and interest................................................ 21,337 21,337 23,252 - 1,915 TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES................. 4,974,598 4,974,598 6,166,835 - 1,192,237 OPERATING EXPENDITURES: Current: Cost of service and administration............................ 3,245,037 3,245,037 2,799,060 186,191 259,786 GLSD assessment................................................ - - - - - TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES.................. 3.245,037 3,245,037 2,799,060 186,191 259,786 OPERATING INCOME(LOSS)...................... 1,729,561 1,729,561 3,367,775 (186,191) 1,452,023 NONOPERATING REVENUES(EXPENDITURES): Investment income.................................................... 85,000 85,000 37,774 - (47,226) Debt service: Principal........................................................... (722,983) (722,983) (722,983) - Interest............................................................... (103,550) (103,550) (103,550) - - TOTAL NONOPERATING REVENUES(EXPENDITURES),NET............ (741,533) (741,533) (788,759) 186,191 (47,226) INCOME(LOSS)BEFORE TRANSFERS............. 988,028 988,028 2,579,016 (186,191) 1,404,797 Transfers: Transfers in.............................................................. - - - - Transfers out........................................................... (3,074,547) (3,074,547) (3,074,547) - - TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES(USES).............................. (3,074,547) (3,074,547) (3,074,547) - - CHANGE IN NET POSITION........................ (2,086,519) (2,086,519) (495,531) (186,191) 1,404,797 NET POSITION AT BEGINNING OF YEAR.......................... 6,115,595 6,115,595 6,115,595 - - NET POSITION AT END OF YEAR.................................... $ 4,029,076 $ 4,029,076 $ 5,620,064 $ (186,191) $ 1,404,797 Town of North Andover, Massachusetts 128 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report Sewer Fund Osgood Hill Fund Amounts Amounts Actual Carried Variance Actual Carried Variance Original Final Budgetary Forward To to Final Original Final Budgetary Forward To to Final Budget Budget Amounts Next Year Budget Budget Budget Amounts Next Year Budget $ 4,815,149 $ 4,815,149 $ 5,011,897 $ - $ 196,748 $ 57,000 $ 57,000 $ 111,814 $ - $ 54,814 22,040 22,040 23,335 1,295 4,837,189 4,837,189 5,035,232 198,043 57,000 57,000 111,814 54,814 821,543 821,543 727,889 6,771 86,883 369,660 369,660 222,471 5,695 141,494 2,800,000 2,800,000 1,766,050 1,033,950 3,621,543 3,621,543 2,493,939 6,771 1,120,833 369,660 369,660 222,471 5,695 141,494 1,215,646 1,215,646 2,541,293 (6,771) 1,318,876 (312,660) (312,660) (110,657) (5,695) 196,308 56,000 56,000 42,562 - (13,438) 3,429 3,429 539 - (2,890) (704,698) (704,698) (704,698) - - - - _ (78,907) (78,907) (78,907) (727,605) (727,605) (741,043) 6,771 (13,438) 3,429 3,429 539 5,695 (2,890) 488,041 488,041 1,800,250 (6,771) 1,305,438 (309,231) (309,231) (110,118) (5,695) 193,418 - - - - - 300,000 300,000 4,000 - (296,000) (991,551) (991,551) (991,551) (991,551) (991,551) (991,551) - - 300,000 300,000 4,000 (296,000) (503,510) (503,510) 808,699 (6,771) 1,305,438 (9,231) (9,231) (106,118) (5,695) (102,582) 5,806,343 5,806,343 5,806,343 106,172 106,172 106,172 $ 5,302,833 $ 5,302,833 $ 6,615,042 $ (6,771) $ 1,305,438 $ 96,941 $ 96,941 $ 54 $ (5,695) $ (102,582) Town of North Andover, Massachusetts 129 Annual Comprehensive Financial Report / r r r r, r r � / � r Half Mile Hill—Steve Todd