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HomeMy WebLinkAbout2024 Annual Report i h: N h I h i The Common in the fall TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 2024 ANNUAL REPORT SELECT BOARD Brian Roache — Chair Rosemary Connelly Smedile David Kres Laura M. Bates Janice M. Phillips TOWN MANAGER Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues Welcome Page 2 Service Listing Page 3 Appointed Boards, Committees, and Elected Officials Page 4 Select Board and Town Manager Page 10 Finance Director/Town Accountant Page 11 Assessor's Office Page 12 Board of Appeals (Zoning) Page 15 Building Department Page 17 Community Preservation Page 18 Conservation Page 22 Elder Services Page 25 Fire Department Page 28 Health Department Page 31 Historical Commission Page 33 Human Resources Page 34 Information Technology Page 35 Stevens Memorial Library Page 37 Planning Department Page 41 Police Department Page 44 Division of Public Works Page 47 School Committee Page 56 Town Clerk Page 58 Treasurer/ Collector Page 80 Veteran's Services Page 82 Youth and Recreation Services Page 84 Annual Town Meeting 2024 Page 89 Supplement ACFR Statistical Section Page 183 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 innovative, 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. If you'd like to apply to be on a commission, board or committee, please visit our website at www.northandoverma. ov and click on the "Government" then "Boards and Committees" then "Serve on a Committee". The Town 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. Additionally, 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: 22,172 Annual Town Election: Last Tuesday Town Meeting: Open Town Meeting in March Meets in May Voting Location: North Andover High Polls are open from 7AM — 8 PM School —All Precincts Senators in Congress: Representative in Congress: Senator Edward J. Markey (D) Seth W. Moulton (D) www.mark j.senate.gov 1127 Longworth House Office Building 975 JFK Federal Building Washington, D.C. 20515 15 New Sudbury St. Boston, MA 02203 Tel: (202) 225-8020 Salem: (978) 531-1669 Phone: 617-565-8519 Senator Elizabeth Warren (D) www.warren.senate,gov 2400 JFK Federal Building 15 New Sudbury St. Boston, MA 02203 Phone: 617-565-3170 Senator in General Court Representative in General Court: 2nd Essex & Middlesex (P1-6) 141h Essex (P1-6) Barry Finegold Adrianne Ramos 1" Essex & Middlesex (P7-P8) 181h Essex (P7-P8) Bruce E. Tarr Tram T. Nguyen 3 Fiscal year appointees July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 Board/Committee First Name Last Name Expiration Affordable Housing Trust Richard Vaillancourt 6/30/2026 Affordable Housing Trust Robert Bernardin 6/30/2026 Affordable Housing Trust Janice Phillips 6/30/2027 Affordable Housing Trust Joan Fitzgibbons 6/30/2025 Affordable Housing Trust Peter Koesterherm 6/30/2025 Affordable Housing Trust Laurie Burzlaff 6/30/2025 Affordable Housing Trust Joyce Pinkham 6/30/2025 Animal Inspector Brad DiCenzo 4/30/2025 Board of Assessors Bryan Perry 6/30/2025 Board of Assessors Christian Colwell 6/30/2026 Board of Assessors Nicole Hruban 6/30/2027 Board of Health Michelle Davis 6/30/2027 Board of Health Jennifer LeBourdais 6/30/2027 Board of Health Bral Spight 6/30/2025 Board of Health Jennifer Abou-Ezzi 6/30/2026 Board of Health Dr. Patrick Scanlon 6/30/2026 Cable TV Advisory Committee William DiAdamo 6/30/2025 Cable TV Advisory Committee Paul Blinn 6/30/2027 Cable TV Advisory Committee Ronn Faigen 6/30/2026 Cable TV Advisory Committee Shane Woodruff 6/30/2026 Cable TV Advisory Committee Brian Fraser Ex-Officio Cable TV Advisory Committee John Hyland Ex-Officio Commission on Ability Assistance Phyllis Jones 6/30/2027 Commission on Ability Assistance Michael Nay 6/30/2027 Commission on Ability Assistance Stacey Leibowitz 6/30/2025 Commission on Ability Assistance Stuart Peskoe 6/30/2026 Commission on Ability Assistance John Geraci 6/30/2026 Community Access&Media BOD Michael Hale 6/30/2025 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 Adam Bagni 6/30/2027 Community Preservation Committee John Simons 6/30/2027 Community Preservation Committee Ron Rudis 6/30/2025 Community Preservation Committee Tracy Watson 6/30/2025 Community Preservation Committee Timothy Tschirhart 6/30/2025 Community Preservation Committee John Mabon 6/30/2025 Community Preservation Committee William Callahan 6/30/2026 Community Preservation Committee Terrance Holland 6/30/2026 Community Preservation Committee Rick Green 6/30/2026 Conservation Commission Sean McDonough 6/30/2027 4 Conservation Commission Bradley Mustain 6/30/2027 Conservation Commission Marissa Valentino 6/30/2027 Conservation Commission John Mabon 6/30/2025 Conservation Commission Joseph Lynch 6/30/2025 Conservation Commission Albert Manzi,Jr. 6/30/2026 Constable Ronald Bertheim 6/30/2025 Constable Vincent Ardizzone 6/30/2025 Constable Ronald Pollone 6/30/2026 Council on Aging Remo Zimbaldi 6/30/2027 Council on Aging Maria Rosati 6/30/2027 Council on Aging Patricia Riley 6/30/2027 Council on Aging Jennifer Abou-Ezzi 6/30/2027 Council on Aging Harry Kaloustian 6/30/2025 Council on Aging Allen Naffah 6/30/2025 Council on Aging Joan Thompson 6/30/2025 Council on Aging David VanArsdale 6/30/2026 Council on Aging Lucius Michel 6/30/2026 Council on Aging Quentara Costa 6/30/2026 Council on Aging Eileen Donovan-Elliot 6/30/2026 Council on Aging-Assoc Priscilla Raposo 6/30/2025 Council on Aging-Assoc George Kangos 6/30/2025 Cultural Council Maureen Crawford Hentz 6/30/2027 Cultural Council Abhi Bhattacharya 6/30/2027 Cultural Council Stephanie Aude 6/30/2025 Cultural Council Anna Choi 6/30/2025 Cultural Council Christina Harakal 6/30/2025 Cultural Council Jonathan Grossman 6/30/2026 Cultural Council Brian Middleton-Cox 6/30/2026 Cultural Council Melander Taylor 6/30/2026 Cultural Council Stephanie Godley 6/30/2027 Elderly/Disabled Taxation Fund Fred McCarthy 6/30/2026 Elderly/Disabled Taxation Fund William Callahan 6/30/2025 Elderly/Disabled Taxation Fund Frank Ragonese 6/30/2025 Elderly/Disabled Taxation Fund Kimberly Mackie Elderly/Disabled Taxation Fund Bryan Perry Emergency Management Agency Jeffrey Coco 6/30/2025 Emergency Management Agency John Savastano 6/30/2025 Emergency Management Agency Connor Lincoln 6/30/2025 Emergency Management Agency Carl Langlois 6/30/2025 Emergency Management Agency Mike Xenakis 6/30/2025 Emergency Management Agency Shane Nevins 6/30/2025 Emergency Management Agency Neil Hamel 6/30/2025 Emergency Management Agency Charles Gray Emergency Management Agency John Weir Festival Committee Jeffrey Coco 6/30/2025 Festival Committee Sharon Coco 6/30/2025 Festival Committee Elizabeth Bagni 6/30/2025 5 Festival Committee Connor Lincoln 6/30/2025 Festival Committee Robert Leonard 6/30/2025 Festival Committee Mary Schruender 6/30/2025 Festival Committee James Fazio 6/30/2025 Festival Committee Cynthia Hopkins 6/30/2025 Festival Committee Rebecca Stronck 6/30/2025 Festival Committee Kayla Rothbart 6/30/2025 Festival Committee Mark Wilson 6/30/2025 Festival Committee Judy Nigrelli 6/30/2025 Festival Committee Neil Hamel 6/30/2025 Festival Committee Renee Procopio-Melino 6/30/2025 Festival Committee Liz Costerisan 6/30/2025 Festival Committee Catherine Fitzgerald 6/30/2025 Festival Committee Brenten Andersen 6/30/2025 Finance Committee Denevan O'Connell 6/30/2026 Finance Committee Christine Allen 6/30/2027 Finance Committee Eva Pastor 6/30/2027 Finance Committee Brianna Stetson 6/30/2025 Finance Committee Keith Chaney 6/30/2025 Finance Committee Regina Kean 6/30/2026 Finance Committee Dustin Silk 6/30/2026 Finance Committee Nancy Sarro 6/30/2027 Finance Director Dennis Keohane G.L.Community Action Council Laurie Burzlaff 6/30/2025 GLSD Board of Commissioners Tim Willett 6/30/2025 Harbor Master Peter Boynton Historical Commission Ron Rudis 6/30/2027 Historical Commission Kathleen Szyska 6/30/2027 Historical Commission James Dowd 6/30/2027 Historical Commission Anne Ericson 6/30/2025 Historical Commission Stanley Limpert 6/30/2025 Historical Commission James Wefers 6/30/2026 Kittredge School Building Committee Laurie Burzlaff Kittredge School Building Committee Laura Bates Kittredge School Building Committee Melissa Rodrigues Kittredge School Building Committee David Brown Kittredge School Building Committee Pam Lathrop Kittredge School Building Committee Greg Landry Kittredge School Building Committee Stephen Foster Kittredge School Building Committee Richard Cushing Kittredge School Building Committee Diana Beckley Kittredge School Building Committee Denevan O'Connell Kittredge School Building Committee Maureen Sakakeeny Kittredge School Building Committee Kathleen Colwell Kittredge School Building Committee Eva Hamori 6 Library Trustee Stan Limpert Library Trustee Lindsey Mayo Library Trustee Ron Rudis Library Trustee Earl Svendsen Library Trustee Eva Hamori Library Trustee Mark Rodgers Neighborhood Conservation District Comm Justin La Fond 6/30/2027 Neighborhood Conservation District Comm Jacqueline Cronan 6/30/2027 Neighborhood Conservation District Comm Tim True 6/30/2025 Neighborhood Conservation District Comm Bernard Zelitch 6/30/2026 Master Plan Implementation Committee Jonathan Strauss 6/30/2025 Master Plan Implementation Committee Meredith Barnes-Cook 6/30/2025 Master Plan Implementation Committee Amy Mabley 6/30/2025 Master Plan Implementation Committee Hollie Williams 6/30/2025 Master Plan Implementation Committee Stan Limpert 6/30/2025 Master Plan Implementation Committee Sean Kevlahan 6/30/2025 Master Plan Implementation Committee Albert Manzi 6/30/2025 Master Plan Implementation Committee Richard Vaillancourt 6/30/2025 Master Plan Implementation Committee George Koehler 6/30/2025 Merrimack Valley Planning Comm Eitan Goldberg 6/30/2027 Middle School Building Committee Laurie Burzlaff Middle School Building Committee Steve Foster Middle School Building Committee Pam Lathrop Middle School Building Committee Jorge Goncalves Middle School Building Committee Janice Phillips Middle School Building Committee Joseph Hicks Middle School Building Committee Kate Delisle Middle School Building Committee Jennifer Whitney Middle School Building Committee Jennifer Cronan Old Center Historic Distric Comm Ryan Schruender 6/30/2027 Old Center Historic Distric Comm Roger Lawson 6/30/2027 Old Center Historic Distric Comm Leslie Frazier 6/30/2025 Old Center Historic Distric Comm Kathleen Szyska 6/30/2025 Old Center Historic Distric Comm Lisa Roberts 6/30/2026 Old Center Historic Distric Comm Michael Lenihan 6/30/2026 Old Center Historic District-Alt Cari Fabale 6/30/2025 Old Center Histroic District-Alt Laurene Belsito 6/30/2026 Patriotic Observance Committee David Hruban 6/30/2026 Patriotic Observance Committee Dan Lanen 6/30/2026 Patriotic Observance Committee Jillian Kemp 6/30/2026 Patriotic Observance Committee Paul Gangi 6/30/2025 Patriotic Observance Committee John Thompson 6/30/2025 Patriotic Observance Committee Joseph Smith 6/30/2025 Patriotic Observance Committee Anne Armitage 6/30/2025 Patriotic Observance Committee Charles Gangi 6/30/2025 Patriotic Observance Committee Jacqulyn McGuire 6/30/2025 7 Patriotic Observance Committee Dorothy Currier 6/30/2025 Patriotic Observance Committee William Dolan 6/30/2026 Patriotic Observance Committee Joseph LeBlanc Ex-off icio Patriotic Observance Committee Rosemary Smedile Ex-off icio Patriotic Observance Committee Anne Marie Guggenberger 6/30/2026 Planning Board John Simons 6/30/2027 Planning Board Eitan Goldberg 6/30/2025 Planning Board Sean Kevlahan 6/30/2025 Planning Board Peter Boynton 6/30/2026 Planning Board Christopher Koskores 6/30/2026 Planning Board-Associate Kate Kelly 6/30/2027 Poet Laureate Committee Christa Lamb 6/30/2027 Poet Laureate Committee Karen Kline 6/30/2025 Poet Laureate Committee Dan Speers 6/30/2025 Poet Laureate Committee Signe Spencer 6/30/2026 Registrars of Voters Karin Rhoton 3/31/2025 Registrars of Voters Colleen Martin 3/31/2025 Registrars of Voters Eileen Kelly 3/31/2026 Registrars of Voters Carla Dawne Warren Ex-off icio Sustainability Committee Joanna O'Connell 6/30/2025 Sustainability Committee Andrew Mitchell 6/30/2026 Sustainability Committee Greg Moschetti 6/30/2027 Sustainability Committee Emily Camp 6/30/2027 Sustainability Committee Alvin Pimentel 6/30/2025 Sustainability Committee Kevin Dube 6/30/2025 Sustainability Committee Kanthi Sattiraju 6/30/2025 Sustainability Committee Jessica Pimentel 6/30/2026 Sustainability Committee Adrienne Goldman 6/30/2026 Sustainability Committee Linda Earle 6/30/2026 Sustainability Committee Erik McCarthy 6/30/2027 Sustainability Committee Tahani SD Al Kailani 6/30/2027 Sustainability Committee Kimberley Pass 6/30/2025 Sustainability Committee Jim Stanford Sustainability Committee Stephen Foster Town Moderator Mark DiSalvo Utility Abatement Review Board Lyne Savage Utility Abatement Review Board Janice Phillips Utility Abatement Review Board Laura Bates Veterans Services Director Joseph LeBlanc Youth&Recreation Council Jenna Sideri 6/30/2027 Youth&Recreation Council John Dupuis 6/30/2027 Youth&Recreation Council Terry Holland 6/30/2026 Youth&Recreation Council Hollie Williams 6/30/2026 Youth&Recreation Council Katie Graham 6/30/2025 Youth&Recreation Council Ashley Vaillancourt 6/30/2025 8 Youth&Recreation Council Jonathan Hurtig 6/30/2026 Youth&Recreation Council Edward Lynch 6/30/2025 Youth&Recreation Council Cheryl Raimondo 6/30/2027 Zoning Board of Appeals Alexandria Jacobs 6/30/2027 Zoning Board of Appeals Michael Lis 6/30/2026 Zoning Board of Appeals Frank Killilea 6/30/2027 Zoning Board of Appeals James Testa 6/30/2025 Zoning Board of Appeals Laura Craig-Comin 6/30/2025 Zoning Board of Appeals—Assoc. Zachary Hachey 6/30/2027 Zoning Board of Appeals—Assoc. Matthew Ginsburg 6/30/2026 Zoning Board of Appeals—Assoc. Melissa Rutherford 6/30/2025 Elected Officials Select Board NAME POSITION TERM EXPIRATION JANICE PHILLIPS 03/30/2027 ROSEMARY SMEDILE Clerk 03/25/2025 DAVID KRES 03/30/2027 LAURA M. BATES Licensing 03/24/2026 BRIAN ROACHE Chair 03/24/2026 School Committee KELLY CORMIER 3/30/2027 JOSEPH HICKS Vice Chair 3/25/2025 EDWARD MOSCOVITCH Clerk 3/30/2027 DAVID BROWN 3/24/2026 ALISSA KOENIG Chair 3/24/2026 Moderator MARK DISALVO 3/30/2027 Housing Authority STEPHEN LONG Vice Chair 3/30/2027 TRACY WATSON State-Appointed EDWARD CAPODILUPO Secretary HA-Appointed ADAM BAGNI 3/31/2026 MARSHA FINKELSTEIN 3/28/2028 Greater Lawrence Technical School District Committee WILLIAM TARBOX 3/24/2026 9 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 2024 • Sustained AAA bond rating. • Completed construction of the Middle School in accordance with Facilities Master Plan II. • Began drafting schematic designs for the Kittredge Elementary School • Completed renovations at McEvoy Field as part of the Field Master Plan and began design to renovate the fields at the High School • Maintained the Town's reserves (Stabilization and Capital Stabilization) at a minimum of approximately 5% of General Fund operating revenues CURRENT STAFF AND/OR BOARD MEMBERS Select Board: Brian E. Roache, Chair Rosemary Connelly Smedile, Clerk Laura M. Bates, Licensing Chair Janice M. Phillips Dave Kres Town Staff: Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues, Town Manager Denise Y. Casey, Deputy Town Manager Laurie Burzlaff, Assistant Town Manager/Director of Operations Nicole Civitarese, Executive Assistant Sarah Brush, Social Media Coordinator/Constituent Services 10 FINANCE AND TOWN ACCOUNTANT 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 2024 • Awarded the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award for the thirteenth consecutive yea r. • Awarded the Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFA) for FY24. • Complied with State filing requirements by certifying the Balance Sheet by December 31, 2024 • Complied with State filing requirements by completing the Schedule A by January 27, 2025. SIGNIFICANT STATISTICS See attached pages from the FY24 Town's Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR). The full report can be found on the Town's website at yr✓.northan y�r„m ,o„p�crer CURRENT STAFF Finance Director Dennis Keohane Town Accountant Kyle Warne Payroll Manager Dawn Pendleton 11 ASSESSOR'S OFFICE MISSION STATEMENT The Assessor's Office is statutorily responsible for valuing all taxable and exempt real estate and 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 Catalis AP 5.0, 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 2024 • In fiscal year 2024,the assessors valued 10,134 taxable real estate parcels and 903 taxable personal property accounts for a total taxable value of $8,036,469,781. The fiscal year 2024 Real and Personal Property Taxes totaled $97,332,770.58. Fiscal year 2024 Motor Vehicle Excise taxes were $5,570,842.16. The total revenues for fiscal year 2024 by the assessor's office was $102,903,612.74. • Completed the Interim Revaluation and Certification of all Real and Personal Property for FY24 with a timely filing of documentation to the Department of Revenue. • The assessor's office processed 106 Statutory Exemptions, 48 CPA Exemptions, and 72 abatement applications. • The Assessor's Office continued its ten-year cyclical inspection mandate by collecting data on 1,565 real estate parcels. 12 REVENUES&VALUATIONS The assessor's 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/Col lector's office. Fiscal Year 2024: Aggregate Value of Real Estate— 12 months $ 7,839,441,411.00 Aggregate Value of Personal Property $ 197,028,370.00 Real Estate Tax Levy $ 94,259,128.01 Personal Property Tax Levy $ 3,073,642.57 Residential Rate per Thousand $ 11.09 Commercial, Industrial & Personal Property Rate per Thousand $ 15.60 Water Lien $ 241,513.14 Sewer Lien $ 266,184.63 Interest (Water) $ 29,381.24 Interest (Sewer) $ 30,267.16 Betterments & Interest Chapter 80 (Sewer) $ -- Chapter 40 (Sewer) $ -- Committed Interest (Sewer) $ -- Committed Interest (Water) $ -- Water/Sewer Lien Demand $ 23,059.27 Water/Sewer Lien Demand Commit Interest $ 2,766.62 Buildings and Vacant Land Assessed Single Family 6,343 Condominium 2,172 Miscellaneous Residential 28 Two Family 387 Three Family 51 Four-Eight Family 58 Vacant Land 320 13 Residential/Commercial 33 Commercial Buildings and Land 509 Industrial Buildings and Land 76 Personal Property Accounts 891 Chapter 61 Forest Property 8 Chapter 61A Agricultural Property 142 Chapter 61B Recreational Property 7 Exempt Buildings and Land 462 Public Utilities 8 Utilities Valued by State 4 STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS STAFF William B. Mitchell, MAA, RMA- Chief Assessor Julio Figueroa, MAA -Assistant Assessor Samuel G. Cheney, Jr.—Assistant Assessor Michele Keohan—Assistant Assessor Veira Cardona — Department Assistant BOARD MEMBERS Bryan Perry-Chairman Nicole Hruban - Board Member Christian Colwell - Board Member 1 would like to thank the Board of Assessor's for always going above and beyond to make sure the Department of Revenue deadlines are met and taxpayers receive top notch service. 1 want to also thank the staff for always being friendly to the public and always taking the opportunity to educate our residents on the processes associated with establishing fair and equitable assessments. The assessing office is always open to anyone who has questions about what we do. 1 believe that educating the public on their valuations and taxes remains the most important part of our duty as a public servant. --William B. Mitchell. MAA, RMA, Chief Assessor 14 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 2024 • The ZBA office managed and guided applicants through a total of nineteen (19) appeals processes. • In June 2024, Ronn Faigen and Steve Seide retired from their positions on the Zoning Board. We thank them for their years of public service. Ronn Faigen served from 2017 to 2024 (7 years). Steve Seide served from 2019 to 2024 (5 years). • Two Associate Members, Laura Craig-Comin and James Testa, were elevated to Full Members. • Jennifer Battersby ended her time as the Department Assistant at the end of the year. We thank her for her service from 2020 to 2024 (4 years) SIGNIFICANT STATISTICS • Of the 19 cases considered in 2024, three were Special Permits and 16 were Variances. • All three of the Special Permits considered were for increased occupancy o Two Family Suites o One increase from two units to three • Nine of the variances considered involved setbacks 2024 STAFF AND/OR BOARD MEMBERS Full Members Alexandria A.Jacobs, Esq., Chair Steve Seide (Until June 2024) Michael Lis, Vice Chair Laura Craig-Comin (From June 2024) Frank Kililea, Clerk James Testa (From June 2024) Ronn Faigen (Until June 2024) 15 Associate Members Laura Craig-Comin (Until June 2024) James Testa (Until June 2024) Matthew Ginsburg Staff Paul Hutchins,Zoning Enforcement Officer Jennifer Battersby, Department Assistant 16 BUILDING DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT The mission of the Building Department is to ensure the health, safety, and welfare of the Town's residents and visitors through the enforcement of the State and local laws, bylaws, and regulations. The Building Department is charged with the enforcement of the State Building 780 CMR of the Acts of 1972 and Zoning Act, Massachusetts General Laws 40A and all other applicable laws and regulations including applicable sections of the North Andover Code. It issues permits for all types of construction including, but not limited to, school buildings (both public and private), institutional buildings (nursing homes), businesses, commercial and industrial buildings, dormitories, multi-family as well as single family dwellings, pools, chimneys, signs, and additions and alterations to all structures. Building officials also perform periodic inspections for those buildings which are required to obtain Certificates of Inspection under State Building Code, Table 108. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2024 The permitting process and inspection remained on schedule. We want to express our gratitude to those Town Departments that collaborated in the proper enforcement of Public Safety and Zoning By-Laws. • The Building Department issued 3,967 permits • Completed 2,726 inspections • Collected 1,696,273 in revenues CURRENT STAFF Paul Hutchins, Building Commissioner, Zoning Enforcement Officer Joel Bedard, Local Building Inspector Stephen Galinsky, Plumbing/Gas Inspector Jonathan Tortora, Electrical Inspector Merylle Chase, Department Assistant 17 COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMITTEE The Community Preservation Committee began its twenty-fourth year by holding a successful workshop in November to work with community members who were contemplating projects. We were able to provide useful guidance to prospective applicants so that their applications would meet the requirements of the program. Our addition of a notice of intent process allowed applicants to have their projects reviewed before the final applications were due, leading to better quality proposals in the final applications. The Committee met seven times to hear from applicants from December through March before recommending the projects below. Community Preservation Finances Appropriations Encumbrances Open Space $7,967,293 Historic Preservation $1,517,716 Affordable Housing $283,036 Undesignated Funds $8,430,298 Projected Revenue FY25 Interest Income $300,000 CPA Surcharge FY25 $2,366,000 State Trust Fund FY25 $650,000 Total Available July 1, 2024 $11,746,298 Recommended Projects for FY25 Spending by Category Project Category Amount Tennis Court Renovation Open Space/Recreation $750,000 Windrush Farms Trails Open Space/Recreation $15,000 18 Patriots Park Memorial Open Space/Recreation $49,000 Parson Barnard House Historic Preservation $23,452 Insulation Johnson Cottage Insulation Historic Preservation $31,322 Chochichewick Lodge Roof Historic Preservation $30,000 Replacement Ridgewood Cemetery Atkins Historic Preservation $240,000 Gate Second Burial Ground Tomb Historic Preservation $975,000 Restoration Historic Master Plan Historic Preservation $35,000 Implementation Phase 1 Stevens Estate Stables Historic Preservation $450,000 Fountain Drive Acquisition Affordable Housing $200,000 Affordable Home Repair Affordable Housing $100,000 Fund FY26 Administrative Administration $50,000 Expenses Total recommended $2,923,774 Baas irTi iryi e ire d ed Funding Affordable I-Io usiing; ➢0% I ec.reat'iion 2 8Cy C> �I hiiiskrariic.IFreservakibn Y.2% mu Affordable Ho usiirig, lskcaft Preservation Recreation Recreation Projects 19 Project Name Tennis Court Restoration Description Repair of the tennis courts off Osgood Street. Resurfacing, access path, and fencing. Public use is allowed except for when the high school teams are practicing or competing Project Name Windrush Farm Trail Signage Description Installation of signs at Windrush Farms to keep horses and hikers safe during bow hunting season. Property is owned by the Town. Applicant: Windrush Farms Recommended Funds $15,000 Project Name Patriots Park Global War on Terrorism Monument Description Installation of a memorial to recognize the contributions of North Andover veterans during the Global War on Terrorism. Applicant: Veterans of Foreign Wars Post 2104 Recommended Funds $49,000 Project Name Parson Barnard House Insulation Description Installation of insulation to preserve this historic asset. Applicant: North Andover Historical Society Recommended Funds $23,542 Project Name Johnson Cottage Insulation Description Installation of insulation to preserve this historic asset. Applicant: North Andover Historical Society Recommended Funds $31,322 Project Name Ridgewood Cemetery Atkins Gate Description Funds to repair the Atkins Gate off Marbleridge Road to its design by Frederick Law Olmstead. Applicant: Ridgewood Cemetery Trustees Recommended Funds $240,000 Project Name Second Burial Ground Tomb Restoration 20 Description Funds to repair tombs discovered at the Second Burial Ground- These include the tombs of Revolutionary War veterans and early industrialists. Applicant: Ridgewood Cemetery Trustees Recommended Funds $975,000 Project Name Historic Master Plan Implementation Part 1 Description Funds to develop design guidelines for historic properties and data collection of historic structures for entry to the Massachusetts Cultural Resource Information System. Applicant: Historic Commission Recommended Funds $35,000 Project Name Stevens Estate Stables Repair Description Funds to repair the masonry and exterior of the stables at Stevens Estate. Plan is that the Youth Center, School Department, and Audubon Society will use the stables after interior repair. Applicant: Town of North Andover Recommended Funds $450,000 Project Name Affordable Housing Trust Home Repair Program FY26 Description Funds for the Affordable Housing Trust Home Repair program, run in conjunction with Habitat for Humanity, which enables low-income residents to obtain funds for needed repairs. Applicant: Affordable Housing Trust Recommended Funds $100,000 Project Name Description Funds to assist the North Andover Housing Authority to prepare the Fountain Drive Complex to add an additional six units. Funds would be used for surveying, plot division, and preparation of legal documents. Applicant: Affordable Housing Trust Recommended Funds $200,000 21 CONSERVATION COMMISSION MISSION STATEMENT The Conservation Department and the seven 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, agricultural licenses, launch environmental education programs and provide leadership and advice on the protection of natural resources in the community. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2024 • The Conservation Commission issued the following permits/decisions: ✓ Small Projects 13 ✓ Requests for Determination of Applicability 11 ✓ Notices of Intent 10 ✓ Amendments/Modifications 5 ✓ Partial Certificates of Compliance 0 ✓ Certificates of Compliance 20 ✓ Extension Requests 3 ✓ Abbreviated Notice of Resource Delineation 3 ✓ Violation Letters/Enforcement Orders 5 • The Commission successfully permitted numerous homeowner-related projects, including septic system upgrades, house additions, and swimming pools. Of note, the Commission reviewed and approved the redevelopment of 1250 Osgood Street (former Hokkaido restaurant), a Town sewer pump station and piping system within a stretch of Route. 114, and a Town boat launch upgrade at the northern shores of Lake Cochichewick. 22 • The Commission typically holds an average of 22 meetings per year. The Conservation Commission held 10 meetings, accounting for an aggregate of well over 175 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 Conservation Department, in partnership with the Community and Economic Development Division, contracted consultant Horsley Witten Group to assist in updating the Town's Open Space and Recreation Plan (OSRP), which expired at the end of calendar year 2023. When a community has an approved OSRP, it becomes eligible for Department of Conservation Services (DCS) grant programs for up to seven (7) years. The updated plan will be complete by the end of June 2025. • The Conservation Department continues to oversee maintenance of the Town's Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) and Hazard Mitigation Plan and when appropriate, convenes meetings of the Town's "core team" responsible for oversight of the Plans. Conservation Department staff provides support as needed to the Director of Community & Economic Development in administering grants awarded through the MVP Grant program. • 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 IT Department, messaging is broadcast via the Town's social media platforms and webpages. • On October 5, 2024, the Department of Public Works, Water Treatment Division, Planning and Conservation Departments hosted the annual Lake Cochichewick shoreline clean up event. 12 hearty souls, including many Town staff, showed up to help in picking up trash. A whopping half ton of trash was collected and taken away to an appropriate facility. • The Conservation Department continues its valuable partnership with the Friends of North Andover Trails (FONAT) and works to facilitate their greatly appreciated efforts to maintain the Town's open space trails. 23 Current Staff: Amy Maxner—Conservation Administrator Alexyss Langevin— Field Inspector Jaime Phelan —Administrative Assistant Current Conservation Commission Members: Albert P. Manzi, Jr. —Chairman John T. Mabon —Vice Chairman Sean F. McDonough Brad Mustain Marissa Valentino Matthew Bohenek David White 24 ELDER SERVICES 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 2024 We have been in the new building for a full year and it has been extraordinary.The building has been very well received by the community.The natural light, furnishings, open layout and informal gathering spaces promotes inclusivity and a home-like atmosphere. It has been wonderful to see the number of people that attend on a daily basis! Some come in for programs and services and others stop in for a cup of coffee, doughnut and conversation. The increase in participation has been in every program area. We have doubled the number of fitness classes we offer and increased the congregate meal, Let's Do Lunch, to 5 days a week. Meals range from 30-60 in attendance every day and the fitness classes all have waiting lists! We have been extremely blessed to have a few new volunteers step up to teach and facilitate new classes; acrylic painting instruction, creative writing, Solo Ager support group, Bone Builders and All About German. These volunteers add to our strong volunteer base of leaders. February 2024 Tallie Abernathy filled the PT program coordinator position and has implemented billiards, ping pong and corn hole tournaments as well as the coordination of a very special Club 90 luncheon in June.The luncheon was by invitation to North Andover residents turning 90 in 2024(with a guest). • Medical Advocacy and Medical Escort (Pilot) North Elder Services and the COA Board have included researching and implementing the feasibility of a Medical Escort and Medical Advocacy services for North Andover Older adults as part of our strategic plan. We received a grant to implement two pilot programs to address the immediate need for these services and subsidize the cost of each for 1 year. As a result of this grant we collected data relative to needs, studied the impact of the dual programs and will develop a plan to move forward with a volunteer or hybrid based program based on the collected data. • Holiday Toy Shoppe In collaboration with the North Andover Fire Department and through the generous donations of this community, North Andover Grandparents were invited to the Fire Station to Christmas shop for the children in their life • NA Annual Conference on Aging The annual 2-day community conference on aging was held May 3 and 4. This is a free conference that is open to the public. More than 190 members of the community attended the conference this year for 12 educational sessions, 2 meals and 2 keynote speakers and 20 25 vendors. Of the 190 attendees we welcomed 57 people that were first time users of our senior center at this event SIGNIFICANT STATISTICS In 2024 NA Elder Services served 1,539 residents a total of 70,291 times. Program Number of Participants Community Education 493 Service Projects 94 Food Home Delivery 191 Fitness/Exercise 464 Recreational 716 Social Events 395 Outreach 37 CURRENT STAFF AND/OR BOARD MEMBERS COA Board of Directors: Dave VansArdale, Chairperson, Luke Michel - Vice-Chair, Quentara E Costa, Secretary Board Members: Jennifer Abou-Ezzi, Eileen Donovan Elliot, Dr Harry Kaloustian, Al Naffah, Patricia Riley, Maria Rosati, Jean Thompson, and Remo Zimbaldi Associate Members: George Kangos, Priscilla Raposa Staff: Elder Service Director Kathy Shelp Cahla Ahlstrom, Lya Morse, Paula Lynch, Tallie Abernathy, Christine Rock, Eduardo Fernandez, Jim Long, Mike Messier, Matt Lascola and Remo Zimbaldi 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 provide financial and volunteer support for programs and services offered at the senior center. 26 � � � i�uull�I�IIIV hi i, c�. FIRE DEPARTMENT 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 manmade, and assisting the public in all areas. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2024 • The Department saw the retirement of Lieutenant Robert Kilcoyne, Lieutenant Scott Nussbaum, and Firefighter Matthew Twiss. We want to thank them for their decades of service to the North Andover community. • Firefighters FF John Brodeur, FF James Nussbaum completed their probationary periods. • The department hired FFOP Jonathan Dufresne and FFOP Samuel Bird. • The Department promoted to the rank of Lieutenant Lt Neil Patnaude and Lt Christopher Dufresne. • The Fire Department working with funding through ARPA for the following projects: o Began the process of designing a brush truck to better suit the growing needs of the Department o Completed a comprehensive response study to give better insight into the ability of the Department to respond to the changing needs of the community. • The Fire Department was awarded grant funding through the Executive Office of Public Safety and Security and the Department of Fire Services in the amount of$17,782.73 to purchase FF Turn out Gear for our firefighters. • The Fire Department was awarded $ 9,776.09 in funding for public education for youth and senior citizens in the community through the Safe Grant. • The Department secured $176,898 in Medicare reimbursement from the Massachusetts Public Ambulance Certified Public Expenditure Program SIGNIFICANT STATISTICS Total Calls for Service for 2024: 6,312 Total of Fire responses in 2024: 1,863 Total calls for Emergency Medical Services: 4,449 SIGNIFCANT INCIDENTS Structure Fire— May 31, 2024, Salem Street Plane Crash —June 17, 2024, Merrimack River Structure Fire—July 12, 2024, Summit Street Structure Fire—July 17, 2024, Charles Street Structure Fire—September 13, 2024, Main Street 28 Wildland Fires— October 27, 2024 thru November 19, 2024, Sharpeners Pond Road r i ,U J 1^ y CURRENT STAFF Fire Chief:John Weir Deputy Fire Chief: Graham Rowe Fire Prevention Lieutenant:Tim McGuire EMS Coordinator:Jeff Deschenes Office Manager: Jo-Ann Lanen 29 Lieutenants: Jeffrey Crosby Matthew Lacolla Matthew Davis James Loisou Jeffrey Gartside Jonathan McCarthy Neil Patnaude Andres Mencia David Hebert Daniel Pas Jeffrey Judge Christopher Dufresne Firefighters: Christopher Arnold Kyle Kobierski Michael Risacher Justin Aylaian Kevin Lundy Christopher Rowan Samuel Bird William Lynch Daniel Ryan John Brodeur Nicholas Martone James Savarino Sarah Capuano Cody McAllister Matthew Sifferlen Matthew Caterino Ian McAllister Kevin Smiertelny Robert Crane John McClellan Scott Swiniarski Marcel Cuffy Ronald McNutt David Testa Jonathan Dufresne Daniel Napoli Ryan Titcomb Shawn Dufresne Dann Nicolosi Michael Vu Joshua Edwards James Nussbaum James White Dominic Golini Richard O'Connor Blake Zwinggi Scot Harris Jason Ouellette Christopher Holland Nicholas Paddelaro Elizabeth Iminski Sean Powers 30 HEALTH 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 2024 • The Board of Health has one new member and hired a new Public Health Inspector. • The Health Department assisted in childhood vaccinations and hosted several Influenza Vaccination Clinics. • Continued with our multiyear, regional "Public Health Excellence Grant" from the Commonwealth's Department of Public Health and hired a Regional Health Inspector and a Regional Public Health Nurse. All of these positions are being shared between six communities (North Andover, Andover, Haverhill, Lynnfield, North Reading and Reading) and add capacity to our regional public health infrastructure. • Continued with the Food and Drug Administration's Voluntary National Retail Food Regulatory Program Standards grant to assist with meeting regulatory standards for local food protection standards. • Updated the Town of North Andover's animal regulations and began updating local food and septic regulations. • Assisted with the opening of new restaurants and multiple new companies and businesses. • Collaborated with various departments for food, septic, pool, environmental and housing inspections. • Monitored all aspects of septic for public safety and state mandates. • Monitored town businesses' Weights and Measures to comply with state standards. • Participated in monthly Region 3B Emergency Preparedness programs, meeting all deliverables and general emergency preparedness requirements. • Permitted and inspected new and existing Body Art Establishments to ensure proper practitioner credentials and compliance with local regulations. • Received funding and installed AEDs at all town athletic fields and playgrounds. • Continued and maintained sunscreen dispenser locations throughout town for our Impact Melanoma Campaign. SIGNIFICANT STATISTICS ➢ Commercial Permits Animal 35 Dumpster 139 Body Art Est 7 31 Rec Camps 5 Sun Tanning 1 Swimming Pools 18 Tobacco 15 Well 2 222 ➢ Professional Permits Body Art Practitioner 6 Funeral 2 Septic Installer 21 Septic Inspector 19 48 ➢ Food Est./Related Permits & Reviews Food 190 Temp 52 Food Plan Review 9 251 ➢ Septic/Related Permits, Reviews, & Inspections Title 5 60 Plan Reviews 14 Soil Testing 8 Repairs 45 Trench 4 Exa ms 1 132 ➢ Offal Haulers/Trash Haulers & Placards Offal Hauler Trucks 42 Trash Haulers Permits 60 Placards 20 122 CURRENT STAFF AND/OR BOARD MEMBERS Brian LaGrasse, Health Director Dr. Patrick Scanlon D.O.,Town Physician/Chair Craig DeCosta, Health Inspector Jennifer LeBourdais, RN, Clerk Carolyn Lam, RN, Public Health Nurse Michelle Davis, RN, Member Jennifer Battersby, Department Assistant Jennifer Abou-Ezzi, RN, Member Bral Spight, Member 32 HISTORICAL COMMISSION MISSION STATEMENT The North Andover Historical Commission is a seven-person volunteer board whose members are appointed by the Board of Selectmen. Our mission is to serve as a resource to the citizens of North Andover in matters pertaining to the history of the town, helping to protect and preserve houses, landscapes, monuments and places of historic value. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2024 • Members of the Historical Commission served as members of the following town committees: o Community Preservation Committee o Old Center Historic District Commission o Master Plan Implementation Committee o Historic Preservation Master Plan Committee. • There were no demolition permit applications that required the Commission's review during 2024. • The Historical Commission provided oversight of the First Burial Ground, reviewing requests for new memorials, educational events, as well as maintaining and restoring headstones. • The Historical Commission met on an ongoing basis with Heritage Strategies, the consultants developing the Historic Preservation Master Plan and reviewed surveys and draft copies of the Plan. • The Historical Commission serves as parties to historic preservation restriction agreements to preserve the architectural and historical integrity of the premises. During 2024 the Commission reviewed and approved proposed alterations to the North Parish Unitarian Universalist Church and the Stevens Estate Stables. • The Historical Commission provides guidance to the Community Preservation Committee on historic preservation applications for CPA funds, determining whether the resource is significant in history, archeology, architecture or culture of North Andover. Ron Rudis, Chair Jim Wefers Jay Dowd, Vice Chair Stan Limpert Anne Ericson 33 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, human resources information management, compliance reporting, administration of collective bargaining agreements and personnel policies, staff training and development, and internal workplace investigations. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2024 The department implemented successor collective bargaining agreements with the following bargaining units: NEPBA Local 2A, Patrol Officers; NEPBA Local 213, Police Sergeants; and North Andover Police Lieutenants Association. The Department implemented the Town's first Co-Op program in collaboration with Essex North Shore Agricultural and Technical High School, Greater Lawrence Technical High School, and Notre Dame Cristo Rey High School. The Department also participated in three local career fairs. SIGNIFICANT STATISTICS The Department successfully recruited 109 candidates for open positions; completed 8 formal personnel investigations; and administered 30 Family Medical Leave Act requests. CURRENT STAFF AND/OR BOARD MEMBERS Kerry Meisinger, Human Resources Director Sabeen Sheikh, Human Resources Generalist Kelly Costello, Human Resources Generalist 34 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 2024 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 Information Technology Department is committed to the challenge of innovating even during this difficult security climate. • Continued to add online permits with the Health Department,Town Clerk and DPW. • Social media presence increased.Twitter followers increased from 5,516 to 5,458 by the end of 2023. Facebook followers increased from 6,070 To 6,476.The Town currently has 2,574 followers on Instagram up from 2,312 and 329 Linkedln Connections up from 288. Email subscribers have increased from 2,597 to 3,419. • Continued to keep up with technology upgrades and security by implementing a monitored, appliance and cloud based cyber security solution. • Replaced the following items: 0 50 computer workstations with laptop computers; o Cisco Core Switch at the Police Station and Middle School; o Replaced and upgraded large commercial UPS batteries at multiple public safety buildings; 0 6 phone system routers; and o CCTV cameras at the Youth Center. • Continued to improve Cybersecurity training for all staff through the State's Cyber Awareness Grant—awarded for a third year. • Centralized Town Cell phone management with Verizon's MDM solution. 35 • Reconfigured phone system call handlers with professionally recorded greetings. • Migrated Patriot Assessing software to the cloud. • Continued to use a DDOS solution to protect the network from thousands of external attacks providing reliable uninterrupted internet access for the Town and Schools. • Upgraded Genetec Security software to v.5.11.3. • Added additional Door Access controllers for added school security. • Added devices to Genetec such as new cameras at the Schools. • Upgraded Munis Feb 2023. • Assisted in ensuring state-of-the-art technology was installed in the new Senior Center. • Designed new Town Website. • Received Grant for$118,000.00 towards a Disaster recovery project. • Deployed 16 new police cruiser computers. FY25 GOALS • Migrate Town phone system to the cloud for disaster recovery. • Improve building security with additional cameras &electronic door locks. • Provide additional staff training for updating the Town's Website. • Continue to cross train IT Staff and document procedures. CURRENT STAFF AND/OR BOARD MEMBERS John Hyland, IT Director David Brodeur, Network Administrator David Vidal, Systems Administrator Christine McElhiney, Administrative/Technical Assistant 36 STEVENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY 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 2024 The Library welcomed the community for a wide variety of activities in the Library for the youngest to the oldest. Many events started with a book: story times for the youngest, elementary visitors enjoyed a Beginning Chapter Book Chat or Graphic Novel Book Chat, tweens and teens were reading, too. Adults joined for a Tuesday Evening Book Discussion or the Cookbook Club. Young visitors had busy hands in the Lego Club; adults learned to make beeswax wraps or a linocut, or the try their skill at a jigsaw puzzle race. • The Library/ North Andover Public Schools (NAPS) partnership remains a core connection. The two major events of the year are Summer at the Stevens and North Andover Reads. Stevens librarians work with the school library media specialists to create Summer at the Stevens: recommending reading lists, selecting programs and visitors, crafts and movies. This summer 79 NAPS elementary and middle school classes, an estimated 1,975 students, visited the Library over 6 weeks to promote reading and literacy activities during the summer. June arrived with the Summer Kick Off. Stevens staff were joined by the North Andover Fire Dept. and North Andover Police Dept. (yes, Scarlett came, too) on a bright sunny weather to welcome 750 people. North Andover Reads is a mid-year program to encourage reading and connecting, its theme highlights our R.A.I.S.E. initiative. This year's theme "The Other Road" was a chance to read and discuss ways to make a difference—to move towards a greener community in North Andover and beyond. Students brightened the Library with their art exhibit of thousands of handmade flowers. Our Teen Librarian participated for another year in the High School Independent Reading Classes. There were more opportunities to reach parents through English classes for parents and the North Andover English Parent Advisor Counsel (NAPAC) meetings in the Library. The Library continues to participate in the Building a Respectful Community (BRC) group. • The Library joined the North Andover Garden Club for Small Landscapes with BIG Attitudes, the North Parish for this year's Black History Month Banners project, and celebrated Isabella Stewart Gardner at the Senior Center with the Delvena Theater's production "Isabella."Thanks goes to the North Andover Cultural Council for making "Isabella" possible. 37 • Partnerships continued with other Massachusetts public libraries by sharing programs like the Library Collaborative 50+Job Seekers Networking Group. I thank the Library staff and commend them for their commitment to providing the best possible customer service, welcoming people each day with a smile. They make all this possible. The Historic Entrance Renovation The year ended with the completion of a major construction project for the Library's Historic Entrance. After months and all kinds of weather, the 1907 Historic Entrance doors opened to welcome visitors once more. The Library's original granite steps were restored to their exact place on top of a new concrete foundation. New staircase walls were built and faced with College Blend brick to match the building's brickwork. The original granite capstones completed the walls' restoration. New handrails were custom fabricated to replicate the original handrails. The original lampposts were refurbished and reinstalled. First was to build a foundation wall below the Historic Entrance, replacing windows and doors with concrete, rebar, insulation and waterproofing. Next came adding a major drainage system to move water away from the building. It also was an opportunity to repoint a third of the building's fagade where mortar was missing or failing. The result is beautiful as well as a major structural update. Thanks to the Town's Community Preservation Fund that made all of this possible. SIGNIFICANT STATISTICS 2024 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 FY24(July 1,2023 to June 30,2024). These FY24 statistics reflect some of the Library's activity: • Library building visitors: 84,187 • Reference Desk questions: 11,700 • Programs: 423, attendees: 11,509 • Circulation of physical collections (books, DVDs, etc.): 206,649 items • E-books, e-audiobooks, & E-Library collections used: 44,877 • Interlibrary loan service: 51,657 items were transferred to and from other public libraries • The Library website recorded 103,217 "hits" STAFF AND BOARD MEMBERS Current Library Staff Library Director Kathleen Keenan Assistant Library Director Lucinda Mazza Office Assistants: Brianna Beland, one open part-time position 38 Information Services: Alison Horner, Head; Amelia Ayer, Molly Donovan, Alyssa Mostyn, Bret Sarbieski Circulation & Member Services: Erin Wolff, Head; Lisa DeJoie, Susan Duong, Sergei Franson, Mary Hohenstein, Eliscia Lothian, Ann O'Brien,Tycho Traumann-Davis Youth Services Megan Williams, Head; Maria Lentini, Children's Librarian; Amy Fowler-Popoloski, Teen Librarian Custodial Services: Senior Custodian Richard Picardi and an open Weekend Custodian position Our best wishes to Michel Glennon and Donna Wray in their new adventures away. 2024 Board of Trustees of the Stevens Memorial Library Mark Rodgers, Chair Lindsey Mayo, Vice Chair Ann H. Cavanaugh, Secretary Eva E. Hamori Ron Rudis Earl Svendsen Stanley Limpert Mark Rodgers became Chair at the November Annual meeting. Our thanks to Stanley Limpert for his service as Chair. I thank the Board of Trustees of the Stevens Memorial Library for their time and their support, their commitment to help the Library become a hub, offering current, relevant services to the community. Endowment Funds this year provided more books, programs and opportunities for staff professional development. Friends of the Stevens Memorial Library The Friends of the Stevens Memorial Library is 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,Summer at the Stevens,Sunday at the Stevens, and North Andover Reads possible. I thank them for all they do to support the Library and enriches the community. Special thanks goes to Marty (Martha) Larson who has served as President of the Friends for over 18 years. We welcomed Kristi Hale as the new President of the Friends. 39 Respectfully submitted, Kathleen Keenan, Library Director r. i 1 i s r �f u a r 'A r 1 40 PLANNING DEPARTMENT MISSION STATEMENT The Planning Department of the Community and Economic Development Division advises the Town of North Andover, including the Select Board,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, Plan Reviews, as well as Special Permits as required by the Zoning Bylaw. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2024 • As of December 31, 2024, the Planning Board issued the following decisions: ✓ Watershed Special Permit 2 ✓ Site Plan Review 1 ✓ Limited Site Plan Review 2 ✓ Land Disturbance Permit 1 • Projects previously approved and/or currently under construction include: ✓ The construction of a new 47,244 SF three-story self-storage warehouse facility located at 1701 Osgood Street; ✓ The demolition of two existing buildings located at 149 Main Street (former Santander Bank) and 14 Second Street, and the redevelopment of the site into a three- story mixed-use project that will include approximately 8,772 SF of ground floor commercial space, along with a total of twenty-four residential units allocated between two upper floors of the building; ✓ Construction of new dormitories at Merrimack College consisting of a 77,600 SF building situated along Turnpike Street and a 62,000 SF building situated along Andover/Elm Street. Both buildings are comprised of academic and residential space for College use. ✓ Construction of a 19,205 gross square-foot building situated along Aherne Road within Merrimack College campus. The building will be composed of academic program space to serve as a Lecture Hall for College use. ✓ Redevelopment program consisting of renovating the existing Kohl's tenant space to accommodate the relocation of Market Basket. The vacated Market Basket tenant space will be renovated to accommodate Kohl's and approximately 17,600 SF specialty retail shops. Additional improvements include parking lot upgrades, 41 improved traffic circulation, increased landscape area, upgrades to existing stormwater management system, and Site lighting improvements. ✓ Development of a 2.5 +/-acre leased area on the Lawrence Municipal Airport property fronting on Sutton Street and situated between Terminal Road (i.e., the Airport access driveway) and Old Clark Road, to include construction of a 39,100+/- SF athletic facility with office space, parking lot, utilities and drainage improvements. ✓ Site improvements at the National Grid facility located at 1101 Turnpike Street, which include repaving and restriping of an existing parking area, a parking lot expansion, stormwater and ancillary landscape improvements retaining wall, and utility improvements to support its use. ✓ The razing of an existing building located at 1250 Osgood Street and the redevelopment of the property into a 2/3-story building of approximately 21,145 square feet (SF) in size, along with parking, landscaping, lighting, and associated improvements to be used for a child care facility and associated play areas, along with medical offices. • The Planning Department coordinates and manages Technical Review Committee (TRC) meetings,which are held at the request of applicants that may want to open a new business or build a new commercial or residential development in North Andover. In calendar year 2024, five TRC meetings were held for various projects including: ✓ A STEMSpot business to be located at 1820 Turnpike Street. The business proposed a 2,800 SF indoor play-lab and cafe designed to promote children's cognitive, physical and social-emotional growth, foster a sense of community, and to nurture STEM thinking and reasoning skills. ✓ The proposed Merrimack College lecture hall described above. ✓ Discussion surrounding conceptual options for the redevelopment of the Kittredge School parcel. • Facilitated the review process of the MBTA Communities 3A bylaw with the Planning Board, which was passed at the 2024 Annual Town Meeting, was approved by the Attorney General's Office and by the Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities. • Researched, drafted, and presented a proposed Accessory Dwelling Unit bylaw zoning amendment to the Planning Board for review. Will continue to oversee the review process with the Planning Board, Select Board and ultimately the May 2025 Annual Town Meeting. • Participated on the stakeholder group for the Community Preservation Committee funded old North Pump Station boat launch improvement project to oversee the permitting phase of the project through December 2024. This will be followed by development of bid documents and bid phases through June 2025. • Partnered with the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission and the Director of Community and Economic Development, conducted public engagement meetings to educate and solicit 42 feedback regarding housing strategies. The Planning Board and Select Board adopted the plan in June 2024 and we are awaiting State approval. • Worked with the Staff Planner and Director of Community and Economic Development to select and engage a qualified preservation consultant team to develop a comprehensive Historic Preservation Master Plan. The resulting plan will act as a guiding document for historic preservation stakeholders in North Andover to better understand the context surrounding the town's historic preservation processes, governance, and assets, as well as how to best augment its historic preservation programming. A final plan will be presented to the Select Board by the end of March 2025. • Worked with the Staff Planner and Director of Community and Economic Development to select and engage a qualified engineering consultant team to complete a feasibility study assessing the value, opportunities, and constraints of a potential MBTA commuter rail station in the vicinity of Osgood Landing. A final feasibility report will be presented to the Select Board by the end of February 2025. • Collaborated with the Staff Planner and Director of Community and Economic Development to engage a qualified consultant in developing a Digital Equity Plan. The report identifies gaps in access to broadband service, device ownership, internet affordability, and digital literacy and proposes strategies to address these issues. A final plan will be presented to the Select Board by the end of January 2025. • Partnered with the Staff Planner and Director of Community and Economic Development to engage a qualified consultant for the development of a Wayfinding Master Plan.The plan includes designs and a location plan for signage to guide residents and visitors in North Andover to points of interest. Sign design options will be presented to the Select Board by the end of January 2025. • Long term department projects included: ✓ Ongoing coordination with the Merrimack Valley Regional Planning Commission. ✓ 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. CURRENT STAFF AND/OR BOARD MEMBERS Eitan Goldberg, Chairman Bonnie Wolstromer, Department Assistant Jean Enright, Planning Director Sean Kevlahan, Member John Simons, Member Christopher Koskores, Member Zach Melcher, Staff Planner Kate Kelly, Associate Member Peter Boynton, Member 43 POLICE DEPARTMENT 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 since 2010. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2024 During the year 2024 the police department responded to an unprecedented number of serious calls including homicide, murder suicide, officer injured at a barricaded subject who was firing at officers, and other such serious actions. The police department responded with the utmost professionalism, tact, and integrity. We have also conducted numerous trainings for the staff on use of force and de-escalation which has paid dividends over the past year. With the hard work of the Town Manager and Deputy Town Manager, the police department implemented a town wide camera system.These cameras are similar to those in our neighboring cities and towns. Two days after they were turned on, they were instrumental in identifying a suspect in a homicide downtown.These cameras have also been used to determine fault in motor vehicle crashes, locate missing persons and assist with criminal investigations. In 2022 we implemented our Community Impact Unit (CIU). This is essentially our former traffic unit that is being repurposed to include not only motor vehicle enforcement, but also community related issues. In 2024 the CIU regularly met with various community groups and was able to deter criminal activity, solve community problems before they reached the justice system and also create stronger neighborhood bonds. The CIU is part of the Criminal Investigation and School Safety division. Our Community Support Unit has seen an increase in calls for service as well. This Unit works out of the police station and is readily available for walk-ins and other calls when people are in crisis 44 but that do not rise to the level of police services. They work with outside agencies to support residents who need help with mental health, housing, and other such services. The Community Support Unit welcomes the newest member Francia Tejada who is the new case manager after the former case manager, Crystal Clunie, was promoted to Community Support Coordinator. CURRENT STAFF Chief of Police: Charles P. Gray Criminal Investigations Division Commander: Lieutenant Michael J. Davis Operations Division Commander: Lieutenant Stephen Diminico Administrative Services Division Commander: Director Jonathan Bonanno Community Service Officer: Brad Dicenzo Office Manager for the Chief of Police: Amy McCarthy Records Clerk: Pamela Dempsey Midnight Shift Platoon: Lieutenant Eugene Salois Sergeant William Enright Sergeant Julie Nigro Day Shift Platoon: Lieutenant Scott Whittaker Sergeant Fredy Almanzar Sergeant Katherine Gehrke Early Night Platoon: Lieutenant Sean Daley Sergeant Jay Staude Sergeant Brandon James Detectives: Detective Daniel Cronin Detective Michael Reardon Detective Michael Gilligan Detective Daniel Furman Court Officer/Firearms: Officer Patrick Beirne 45 Community Impact Unit: Officer Mark Wilson and K9 Scarlett Officer William Gordon School Resource Officers: Officer Jonathan Contreras Officer Laura Jiminez Patrol Officers: Officer William Brush Officer Timothy Houston Officer Robert Barter Officer John Pollard Officer Mark Wilson Officer Nicholas Wasczcuk Officer Brendan Gallagher Officer Matthieu Messina Officer Jason Wedge Officer Tyler Thomas Officer Eric Sewade & K9 Neo Officer William Marcotte Officer Jay Corr Officer Dennis Graef Officer Julie Nigro Officer Timothy Marshall Officer Anthony Sousa Officer Stephanie Rizzo Officer Adrian Cuevas Officer Kelsey Fitzsimmons Officer Connor Tierney Officer Kyle Hooley Officer Patrick McGettrick Officer Patrick Noonan Officer Paul Jacques Officer Michael Logan Community Support Unit: Crystal Clunie Francia Tejada Communications Officers: Lead Communications Officer Marc Gagnon CO Eugene Croteau CO Kimberly Woiceshook CO Justin Lacolla CO Marc Gagnon CO Matthew Breeden CO Natasha Kellogg CO Connor Morin 46 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 three (23) 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 2024 • The Department welcomed a new Solid Waste Manager Toni Wolfenden. Toni has been a long-time employee for North Andover and has worked in other departments including the assessor's department, board of health, and now DPW. • The Senior Water Analyst position was filled by Chris O'Connell who came to North Andover from the private sector. • Dennis Gagnon, and Sam Pappalardo retired after years with the Town of North Andover. We want to thank them for all their hard work and support. • Completed the Contract 2B — Waverly Road Phase 11 project for the pavement and sidewalk restoration efforts in response to the September 2018 gas disaster. For decades the intersection of Maple Avenue, First Street, and Waverly Road presented a number of challenges including significant elevation difference, vehicle and pedestrian crossings conflicts, accessibility issues, and sight distance constraints.All of these created an unsafe and extremely dangerous intersection. With the help of our consultant we were able to significantly reduce the elevation change by increasing the height of Waverly Road and reducing the height of Maple Avenue and First Streets. We also reduced the width of the intersection making it safer for pedestrian crossing, created a T intersection with Maple Avenue and First Street increasing sight distance,constructed more ADA accessible ramps and crossings, and added a pedestrian crossing on Waverly Road including installing a new Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacons (RRFB) for pedestrian safety. • Substantially completed the final Contract 3-4-5 for the pavement and sidewalk 47 restoration and enhancement activities in response to the September 2018 gas disaster. This included the addition of new sidewalk along Mifflin Drive, regrading and solving a drainage issue along Woodbridge Drive, and the restoration of approximately 4.14 miles of roadway and 2.70 miles of sidewalk. • Using ARPA funds DPW was able to design, permit, and put out to bid two significant water and sewer utility projects. Those projects were as follows: o Within the Town of North Andover there are only 2 sections of water main that are currently unlined. Those two sections are under the railroad crossings at Marblehead Street and Sutton Street. The installation of a structural liner within the existing water mains under both of these sections of railroad was designed, permitted, bid, and the contractor selected. Construction is anticipated to begin in the Spring 2025. o The Town currently has 23 sewer pump lift stations. The design to remove the Willows sewer pump station and the installation of new gravity main and upgrade of the Jasmine Pump Station to handle the additional flow was designed, permitted, bid, and the contractor selected. Construction is anticipated to begin in the Spring 2025. • Completed construction of the redesign of the Sutton-High-Chadwick intersection under the Complete Streets program. This work included redesigning the islands to reduce pedestrian and vehicular conflicts, installation of new granite curbing and sidewalk ramps meeting ADA compliance, drainage upgrades within the construction area, repaving of the roadways, and reinstallation of a Rapid Rectangular Flashing Beacon (RRFB). • Completed the relining of one (1) —48-inch corrugated metal pipe (CMP) culvert located on Johnson Street at Mosquito Brook. The existing CMP pipe had rotted and our contractor FP Reilly exposed the culvert, bypassed the flow, and prepared the existing CMP for installation of a cementitious structural liner. The headwalls at both the inlet and outlet side of the culvert were also repaired and roadway restored. SIGNIFICANT STATISTICS Total Solid Waste Collected in 2024: 8,054 Tons Total Co-mingled Recyclables Collected in 2024: 2,096 Tons Total Roadway Length Paved in 2024 (see summary below): 7.92 Miles Roadways Paved 2024 Street From To Lyman Road Young Road Middlesex Street Edmands Road Herrick Road Lyman Road Pembrook Road Lyman Road Greene Street Tyler Road Pembrook Road West Woodbridge Road Greene Street Middlesex Street Faulkner Road West Woodbridge Road Mifflin Drive Woodbridge Road 48 West Bradstreet Road Mifflin Drive Bradstreet Road Bradstreet Road Greene Street End Tavern Road Main Street Bradstreet Road Park Way Main Street Bradstreet Road Middlesex Street Waverly Road Greene Street Milton Street 3rd Street Middlesex Street Pilgrim Street Middlesex Street Richardson Avenue Richardson Avenue Pilgrim Street 3rd Street Third Street Middlesex Street Main Street Dudley Street Middlesex Street Maple Avenue Morris Street Middlesex Street 2nd Street Second Street Waverly Road Maple Avenue Woodbridge Road Greene Street End Mifflin Drive Massachusetts Avenue Middlesex Street Waverly Road 206 Waverly Road Main Street Maple Avenue Waverly Road Third Street First Street Maple Avenue Main Street High Street Water Street Chadwick Street Johnson Street Salem Street Johnson Circle Milk Street Salem Street Johnson Street Health Road Milk Street Sutton Hill Road Heath Circle Heath Road Cul-de-sac Rosemont Drive Ridge Way Cul-de-sac Sullivan Street Boston Street Turnpike Street Chestnut Street Hillside Road Longwood Avenue Rosedale Avenue Hewitt Avenue Longwood Avenue Hewitt Avenue Chestnut Street Rosedale Avenue Minute Street Hewitt Avenue Cul-de-sac Spinghill Road Summer Street Cul-de-sac Foster Street Tanglewood Lane Town Line Foster Street Vest Way Winter Street Sutton Street Poor Street Columbia Road High Street Chadwick Street Sutton Street Total Sidewalk Length Restored in 2024 (see summary below): 3.66 Miles Sidewalk Sections Restored Edmands Road Pembrook Road 49 Greene Street Bradstreet Road Middlesex Street Milton Street Pilgrim Street Richardson Avenue Third Street Second Street Mifflin Drive Waverly Road Maple Avenue First Street High Street Johnson Street Chestnut Street Hewitt Avenue CURRENT STAFF AND/OR BOARD MEMBERS Director: Jim Stanford Assistant Director/Town Engineer: John Borgesi Water and Sewer Manager: Tim Willett Water and Sewer Superintendent: Tiffany Furman Operations Superintendent: John Lavin Project Engineer: Curtis Johnson Staff Engineer: Elaini Sahtouris Staff Engineer: Daniel Fox Lab Director: Maya Chin Senior Water Analyst: Christopher O'Connell Solid Waste Manager:Toni Wolfenden Business Manager: Tara Hurley Department Assistant: Jennifer Bracero Department Assistant: Karen Hanlon Department Assistant: Nancy Viens Sr. Foreperson: Keith Seguin Sr. Foreperson: Phil Long Sr. Foreperson: Mike Dunn Foreperson: Ron Puchalski Foreperson: Roger Clapp Foreperson: Mark Hardy 50 Foreperson: Mark Doherty Water Meter Repair Craftsperson: Mark Cottone Water Sewer Technician: Tom Geary Specialty Motor Equip Operator: Robert Viens Special Motor Equip Operator: Cody Malenfant Special Motor Equip Operator: Rich Hancock Heavy Equipment Motor Operator: Chris Long Heavy Equipment Motor Operator: Derek Timpe Meter Reader: Wayne Currier Laborer: David Foote Laborer: Matt Moegelin Laborer: Patrick Cooper Laborer: Matt Lisio Sr. Custodian: Rick Picardi 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: Rich Raworth Water and Sewer Mechanic: Mike Nicosia Water and Sewer Mechanic: Dan Hollins Water and Sewer Mechanic: Tim Arthur WATER SUPPLY& DISTRIBUTION FY 2024 In FY24, 730 feet of new 8-inch water main were installed. Four 12-inch gate valves, three 8-inch gate valves, six 6-inch gate valves and 17 fire hydrants were also installed. The water distribution system now consists of: 153.2 miles of main pipe; 6 twelve-inch check valves; 4 twelve-inch altitude valves; 5 twenty-four-inch butterfly valves; 586 twelve-inch, 4 ten-inch, 1129 eight-inch, 1201 six-inch gate valves; with 1548 public hydrants. SIZE OF PIPE(INCHES) 30 24 12 10 8 6 LENGTH OF PIPE(FEET) 450 1,917 279,256 9,525 439,705 78,119 In FY 2024, either wholly or partially, 6 water services were installed. Seventeen water main breaks or leaks were repaired. Sixteen hydrants were replaced. Around one thousand hydrants were inspected, repaired, flushed and flow tested as needed. STATISTICS RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 1. KIND OF MAIN PIPE CAST IRON, DUCTILE IRON, HDPE 2. SIZES 6"TO 30" 3. EXTENDED DURING THE YEAR (FEET) 40 51 4. DISCONTINUED(FEET) 0 5. TOTAL NUMBER OF HYDRANTS ADDED DURING THE YEAR 1 6. TOTAL NUMBER OF HYDRANTS NOW IN USE 1,548 7. NUMBER OF STOP GATES NOW IN USE 2,925 8. NUMBER OF MAIN LINE BLOWOFFS 5 9. RANGE OF PRESSURE ON MAINS 35 TO 148 PSI 10. KIND OF SERVICE PIPE IRON, BRASS, PLASTIC, COPPER 11. SIZE OF SERVICE PIPE %"TO 12" 12. NUMBER OF SERVICE TAPS ADDED THIS YEAR 6 13. NUMBER OF SERVICE TAPS NOW IN USE 7999 14. NUMBER OF METERS INSTALLED 67 A new 8-inch water main, valves, hydrants, and services were installed in Ferncroft Circle by Ponch Excavation. Environmental Partners Group designed and permitted the cleaning and lining of water mains under the railroad at Sutton and Marblehead Streets. The project will be put out to bid in FY25. ARPA funds will help to pay for the project. Three new air release valves were installed along the water mains within the Bradford Standpipe area to help alleviate residential air issues. The valves were installed on Bradford Street near the standpipe, Settlers Ridge Road, and Holt Road. Work continues on lead service lines, including home inspections, exploratory excavations, and replacements. The elimination of all lead service lines will be pursued over the next several yea rs. DRINKING WATER TREATMENT PLANT (DWTP) & BOOSTER PUMPING STATIONS Finished Water Pumped FY 2024 Months Million Gallons (MG) July 2023 121.10 Aug 115.88 Sept 102.93 Oct 93.41 Nov 82.89 Dec 84.41 Jan 2024 87.70 Feb 83.60 Mar 86.40 Apr 82.20 May 103.00 52 June 137.70 Total 1,181.23 Average daily consumption: 3.24 MG/day Max day pumping: June 19, 2024 6.83 MG Largest pumping period: June 15—June 21, 2024 37.02 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: • Received Public Water Systems Award (Compliance, Calendar Year: 2023); • Passed the requirements to be recertified for bacterial sampling in our laboratory; • Added an additional laboratory certification of E.coli quantification for beach testing; • Water Treatment Improvement project was ongoing and included the following: ■ Upgrades to our sedimentation basin as well as flocculation system ■ Electrical upgrades were ongoing for the rapid mixers, flocculation train, as well as the chemical feed controls ■ Replacement of our finished water butterfly valves ■ Engineering of new projects began including: replacement of the traveling screens, replacement of the Sodium Hydroxide bulk chemical storage tanks, replacement of the finished water pumps, laboratory upgrades, as well as upgrades to the Sutton Hill Booster Pump Station o A mixer was installed at the Bradford Standpipe storage tank; o Updated lighting outside of the water treatment plant; o Replaced carbon in Filter 1 and Filter 3; o Replacement of the Sodium Hypochlorite bulk chemical storage tanks; o Replacement of exhaust fans (ozone room and generator room); o Upgrades to HVAC controls for current system at the water treatment plant; o Engineering retrofit design and beginning construction for the replacement of mud valves in the flocculation and sedimentation basins as well as the backwash tank; o Replacement of Zinc Orthophosphate day tank; o Rebuild finished water pump # 3 and pump columns; o Overhauled/Repair and reconditioning of circuit breakers 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 24 thus the program is successful in keeping our water safe from outside contaminated sources. Nine-hundred and eighty-three (983) tests were performed. 53 SEWAGE COLLECTION &TREATMENT FY 2024 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 92.4 miles of sewers in the North Andover Sewerage System with 6,024 service connections. SIZE OF SEWERS(INCHES) 36 30 27 24 21 18 LENGTH OF SEWERS(FEET) 440 10,179 4,171 19,359 7,939 19,992 SIZE OF SEWERS(INCHES) 15 12 10 8 6 LENGTH OF SEWERS(FEET) 2,889 445,478 10,768 284,724 82,154 The Osgood Sewer Project In FY24, the new sewer system in Osgood Street from Barker Street to the Haverhill line became active. Over one mile of new pipe and a sewer pumping station were constructed by Revoli Construction. The project was funded by a combination of a State Grant, Amazon, and the Town's Sewer Enterprise. A Contract to repair and replace sewer lines, manholes, and service connections was put out to bid by the Town's sewer consultant, Woodard & Curran. Work will take place in FY25. SEWER PUMP STATION (SPS) The Town has the responsibility of maintaining twenty-three sewer pump stations (SPS). These stations are scattered throughout the town and assist the low lying areas in pumping the sewerage to a higher location so that it will eventually reach the Greater Lawrence Sanitary District for treatment. As with anything mechanical, repairs were made to the stations throughout the year. The following is a few projects that occurred during the year: • New generator at Campbell Road Sewer Pump Station 54 • Pigged Johnson Circle Sewer Pump Station • Replaced generator and transfer switch at Coachman's Lane Sewer Pump Station • Wet wells were cleaned at the following sewer pump stations: o Boston Hill; o Palomino Drive; o Johnson Circle; o Blue Ridge Road; o Bonny Lane; o Campbell Road; o Carter Field Road; o Coachmans Lane; o Dale Street; o Hawthorne Place; o Holly Ridge Road; o Meetinghouse Road; o Saile Way; and o Winter Street. • Battery Backups for call-out dialers during high-flow situations were installed at ten sewer pump stations. • Structural, mechanical, and electrical improvements are planned for the stations at Coachmans Lane, Winter Street, Saile Way,Jasmine, Willow Street, and Bonny Lane. 55 SCHOOL COMMITTEE MISSION STATEMENT The mission of North Andover Public Schools is to cultivate a respectful community of engaged learners, insightful thinkers, and effective communicators. We do this by providing a vibrant learning community for students in grades preschool through 12. We are committed to ensuring that all of our students are provided an equal opportunity for an excellent education. Our hope is that the strong educational foundation our students receive will allow them to access numerous opportunities beyond our walls. Vision North Andover Public Schools, with support from 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. District Strategic Plan The strategic plan had three main objectives: equity for all students, a consistent and rigorous curriculum, and targeted professional practice. During the 2024 school year, we served 4,463 students from PreK-12. Enrollment in special education was 19.8%, our EL population (students who reported English as not their first language) was 13.1%, while 4.0% participated in English Learner programming. Low-income students accounted for 22.1%, and all students received free meals from the Food Services as part of the MA Universal Free Meals Program. Despite financial challenges, the school department remained committed to the district's goals, providing excellent learning opportunities for our students. Each school house leader presented their school improvement plans to the school committee, each with a focus on instruction and advancement for students. The North Andover High School and North Andover Middle School Leadership and staff embarked on a year-long study of deeper learning. This work was led by Kara Larcome, our STEM director, and supported by a grant from DESE. Humanities Director Kristen Ando and Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning Pamela Lathrop developed a Principal's Learning ARC to focus on the implementation of High-Quality Instructional Materials. Financial Challenges and Response The North Andover School Committee voted to adopt the FY25 recommended budget of $62,064,629, a 5.5% increase over FY24. However, in April 2024, it was discovered that the school department was running a deficit of nearly$3 million. This came as a surprise to the School Committee, and the Superintendent was placed on administrative leave while an investigation was conducted. Assistant Superintendent for Teaching and Learning, Pamela Lathrop, was named Acting Superintendent at that time. 56 The spring of 2024 was a financially challenging time for NAPS. The School Committee appreciates the guidance and support from the Town Manager, Select Board, and Finance Committee, who provided additional funding to cover the school deficit. In response to these challenges, we have implemented several measures to ensure our school district's financial sustainability while maintaining the quality of education and support services for our students. We are currently in budget recovery mode, actively working to address our financial situation through careful planning, prudent spending, and, when necessary, making difficult decisions to prioritize essential resources. Middle School Addition and Renovation The Middle School addition and renovation were in full swing during 2024, thanks to North Andover's Facilities Master Plan II. The project is expected to be completed on time and under budget, providing much-needed space and resources for our growing student population. Looking Ahead While we have faced significant financial challenges, we remain dedicated to ensuring the best possible education for our students. The road to financial recovery requires continued diligence, transparency, and collaboration, but we are confident that with the support of our community, staff, and leadership, we will emerge stronger. Our focus remains on providing high-quality learning experiences, ensuring student well-being, and maintaining fiscal responsibility. We are grateful for the continued commitment of our educators, families, and community members, and we look forward to the progress we will make together. Respectfully submitted, North Andover School Committee Alissa Koenig, Chair Joseph Hicks David Brown Kelly Cormier Ed Moscovitch Pamela Lathrop, Superintendent of Schools 57 TOWN CLERK MISSION STATEMENT The Town Clerk'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 goodwill 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 2024 • The Town Clerk's Office conducted the Presidential Primary on March 5, 2024, followed by a recount for the Republican State Committee Man seat in the 1st Essex and Middlesex Senate District on March 18, 2024. • The Town Clerk's Office held the Annual Town Election on March 26, 2024. • The Town Clerk's Office assisted the Town Moderator with the Annual Town Meeting, which took place in the Auditorium at North Andover High School, located at 430 Osgood Street, on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. • The Town Clerk's Office held the State Primary on September 3, 2024. • The Town Clerk's Office conducted the Presidential Election on November 5, 2024, along with a post-election audit on November 12, 2024. SIGNIFICANT STATISTICS 13,867 households received the Annual Town Census in January 2024 Number of Vital Records registered: Births—240 Marriages—86 Deaths—336 The Town Clerk's Office issued 1685 dog licenses in 2024 U.S. Census Population, April 1, 2020—30,915 Registered voters as of December 31, 2023 —21,867 CURRENT STAFF C. Dawne Warren, CMC/CMMC—Town Clerk Suzanne Pelich—Assistant Town Clerk Patricia Sifferlen—Senior Clerk 58 ELECTION 71"J, OF wil I 11AM FRANCIS,GAiNIN SECRIT] TH In [he "Onte of1ho ComnumWeahh, hfw. �hvell-J*1.req%,lir"ed 10 f"I'M11I wtd rlw hf®rmitAwro.'s of said Oqvm mwn Wo up;%WWWd wom m Pumahs r,;,P ax All Prexirwvl�! One - F-R) slroo�,j Nq�e,'1101 on% 7jX),iA N1. zx�a &,011 P.N1. 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BIDEN 287 309 288 469 169 307 330 302 2461 MARIANNE WILLIAMSON 14 7 10 8 5 8 7 8 67 NO PREFERENCE 20 33 29 26 12 26 35 18 199 All others 9 5 11 5 1 7 8 8 54 Times Blank Voted 4 6 0 3 0 3 5 1 22 Total Ballots 353 374 360 526 194 372 397 354 2930 STATE COMMITTEE MAN SECOND ESSEX& MIDDLESEX DISTRICT(DEM) ANDRES X.VARGAS 262 277 274 368 133 257 1571 All others 0 8 4 3 0 2 17 Times Blank Voted 91 89 82 155 61 113 591 Total Ballots 353 374 360 526 194 372 2179 STATE COMMITTEE MAN FIRST ESSEX& MIDDLESEX DISTRICT (DEM) MATTHEW C. MURRAY 310 264 574 All others 0 4 4 Times Blank Voted 87 86 173 Total Ballots 397 354 751 STATE COMMITTEE WOMAN SECOND ESSEX& MIDDLESEX DISTRICT(DEM) LA NITA ANN DYKES 0 2 2 0 0 1 5 All others 52 37 39 59 15 41 243 Times Blank Voted 301 335 319 467 179 330 1931 Total Ballots 353 374 360 526 194 372 2179 STATE COMMITTEE WOMAN FIRST ESSEX& MIDDLESEX DISTRICT(DEM) CARLA CAROL CHRISTENSEN 306 264 570 All others 0 5 5 Times Blank Voted 91 85 176 Total Ballots 397 354 751 TOWN COMMITTEE GROUP (DEM) 60 GROUP 206 211 217 317 112 210 255 214 1742 Times Blank Voted 147 163 143 209 82 162 142 140 1188 Total Ballots 353 374 360 526 194 372 397 354 2930 TOWN COMMITTEE (DEM) MICHAEL THOMAS WOODS LIS 214 221 224 321 117 221 264 223 1805 JANICE MARTIN PHILLIPS 240 256 251 363 132 248 272 249 2011 LUCIUS C. MICHEL 212 221 223 323 118 213 262 220 1792 WILLIAM R.CALLAHAN,JR. 220 245 232 342 121 221 265 234 1880 JENNIFER CATHERINE FRESEN 212 222 236 335 116 218 266 224 1829 ADRIANNE PUSATERI RAMOS 222 237 236 347 124 238 269 229 1902 MARSHA FINKELSTEIN 216 222 228 333 118 222 267 225 1831 MARK S. DiSALVO 241 270 249 354 131 265 282 245 2037 PATRICIA M. MELVIN 222 244 231 341 122 231 263 226 1880 MAX W. BUTTERBRODT 215 221 223 325 117 217 261 222 1801 CHRISTINA A. MINICUCCI 253 293 277 394 146 262 280 250 2155 M. PAUL IANNUCCILLO 229 244 242 339 122 236 273 241 1926 ELI EDWARD ADLER-ROTH 211 229 223 324 120 218 263 218 1806 CHRISTINE W.ALLEN 217 235 233 347 121 226 272 221 1872 JOHN THOMAS DeFLUMERI 213 228 224 328 117 225 265 224 1824 SUSAN MARIE HALTMAIER 223 249 242 347 125 232 266 227 1911 BRYAN M. HANSSEN 213 221 222 326 115 216 261 220 1794 ANDREA HOLMBERG 215 228 234 333 116 223 263 224 1836 DIANE J. HUSTER 219 236 236 333 120 234 267 227 1872 PHYLLIS ANN JONES 217 224 229 326 117 216 262 225 1816 GEORGE FULTON KOEHLER 210 217 222 327 119 216 264 221 1796 MARILYN CLAIRE LICCIARDELLO 230 266 241 350 124 240 273 239 1963 THOMAS JOHN LICCIARDELLO 226 259 241 347 124 244 267 236 1944 HELAINE BETH POSNICK 212 223 225 328 115 218 263 219 1803 HILLARY J. STASONIS 215 226 231 336 117 231 268 233 1857 COLLEEN JUNE MARTIN 219 223 227 334 117 221 268 222 1831 ADAM MICHAEL BAGNI 209 217 223 326 114 214 268 219 1790 EILEEN P. KELLY 219 227 225 336 121 221 266 226 1841 EDWARD H. MOSCOVITCH 209 216 223 345 115 214 258 220 1800 JOHN S. FOUHY 213 218 223 325 115 225 267 223 1809 JOSEPH HICKS 222 234 241 336 119 223 262 224 1861 MAX LEWIS FRESEN 209 218 224 322 114 217 260 219 1783 CARLY MADISON JONES 215 222 227 325 120 216 262 221 1808 STACEY LEIBOWITZ 217 223 235 333 118 228 265 227 1846 61 ALYSSA MARGARET KEVLAHAN 216 225 228 328 120 227 265 228 1837 Times Blank Voted 4690 4930 4469 6631 2583 5083 4576 4439 37401 Total Ballots 353 374 360 526 194 372 397 354 2930 PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE (REP) CHRIS CHRISTIE 7 3 4 5 6 10 4 4 43 RYAN BINKLEY 0 1 1 1 1 0 2 0 6 VIVEK RAMASWAMY 1 1 1 2 1 0 1 1 8 ASA HUTCHINSON 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 1 DONALD J.TRUMP 192 246 230 271 109 250 208 296 1802 RON DESANTIS 3 3 2 3 3 7 4 5 30 NIKKI HALEY 111 132 138 267 88 266 183 203 1388 NO PREFERENCE 5 9 4 5 2 11 2 1 39 All others 2 5 3 1 1 0 2 1 15 Times Blank Voted 0 1 1 2 0 0 2 0 6 Total Ballots 321 401 384 557 211 544 408 512 3338 STATE COMMITTEE MAN SECOND ESSEX& MIDDLESEX DISTRICT(REP) SHAUN P.TOOHEY 74 99 95 146 56 100 570 JOSEPH G. FINN 194 243 230 305 120 344 1436 All others 1 0 2 1 0 5 9 Times Blank Voted 52 59 57 105 35 95 403 Total Ballots 321 401 384 557 211 544 2418 STATE COMMITTEE MAN FIRST ESSEX& MIDDLESEX DISTRICT (REP) MICHAEL J. SCARLATA 105 136 241 CLAYTON R. SOVA 62 64 126 JEFFREY R.YULL 110 164 274 All others 2 1 3 Times Blank Voted 129 147 276 Total Ballots 408 512 920 STATE COMMITTEE WOMAN SECOND ESSEX& MIDDLESEX DISTRICT(REP) JERI ANN LEVASSEUR 116 157 146 204 73 232 928 TATUM RYAN-TOOHEY 114 149 138 180 86 161 828 All others 1 2 1 2 0 5 9 Times Blank Voted 90 93 99 171 52 146 651 Total Ballots 321 401 384 557 211 544 2418 62 STATE COMMITTEE WOMAN FIRST ESSEX& MIDDLESEX DISTRICT(REP) CYNTHIA C. BJORLIE 24 34 58 LISA-MARIE C. CASHMAN 131 170 301 NICOLE COLES 39 28 67 ASHLEY SULLIVAN 75 119 194 All others 4 4 8 Times Blank Voted 135 157 292 Total Ballots 408 512 920 TOWN COMMITTEE GROUP (REP) GROUP 119 146 161 226 78 190 149 199 1268 Times Blank Voted 202 255 223 331 133 354 259 313 2070 Total Ballots 321 401 384 557 211 544 408 512 3338 TOWN COMMITTEE (REP) KEVIN M. DUBE 148 178 194 267 95 240 196 287 1605 JOSEPH G. FINN 193 234 234 318 121 299 187 254 1840 BRADFORD BUCKLEY WAKEMAN 132 171 180 259 86 223 171 221 1443 WENDY E.WAKEMAN 142 185 186 273 94 234 182 236 1532 PAUL D.CRANEY 132 156 182 245 83 200 158 217 1373 LAURENE M. BELSITO 128 156 178 245 80 206 160 212 1365 PAULJ. PARTRIDGE 124 156 172 244 84 207 157 216 1360 PAUL F.GANGI 150 174 186 253 90 226 176 230 1485 CHARLES JOSEPH GANGI 139 170 184 257 86 225 177 227 1465 REBECCA E. STRONCK 132 157 175 245 84 220 165 243 1421 BENJAMIN S. FARNUM 132 161 176 247 87 215 173 235 1426 GLENN ALLEN KELLOWAY 121 152 170 239 82 204 156 214 1338 ELLEN ELIZABETH JOHNSON 127 152 176 238 85 212 161 220 1371 JAMES M.XENAKIS 161 199 206 287 121 291 204 312 1781 LUKE J. NOBLE 135 162 181 249 86 217 177 243 1450 AMANDA LEE NOBLE 135 163 182 245 84 216 174 232 1431 RALPH A. BARBAGALLO,JR. 138 166 188 248 85 216 169 223 1433 ROBERT JOSEPH CUOMO 134 172 181 255 88 216 165 222 1433 DONNA MARIE CUOMO 145 178 185 263 92 230 174 229 1496 DAVID A. HRUBAN 122 151 170 230 81 206 159 212 1331 ANSELMO EDDY TABIT 123 151 171 232 80 199 161 208 1325 DANIELJ. CONNELLY 135 174 178 251 89 206 164 225 1422 WILLIAM F. SWIGGART 122 149 169 238 80 208 156 210 1332 63 RYAN ANDREW HAWKES 124 150 168 244 81 204 157 211 1339 HELEN S. MOORADKANIAN 134 170 175 242 82 205 162 216 1386 JAMES WALLACE WINSLOW, IV 123 151 170 237 82 199 158 211 1331 DERIK JAMES RHOTON 127 163 178 237 81 206 163 220 1375 KARIN K. RHOTON 132 172 182 244 86 211 165 226 1418 ZHANNA CHATSMAN 124 150 170 233 81 197 163 210 1328 SHERRI L. LEEMAN 129 153 171 234 83 205 161 212 1348 EDWIN P.TRIPP, III 132 154 176 240 84 204 170 220 1380 ROSEMARY CONNELLY SMEDILE 179 244 239 316 123 287 201 293 1882 THOMAS JOHN FALLON 128 153 177 236 82 203 164 221 1364 CHERYL A. FARNUM 143 160 183 247 87 219 178 232 1449 JAMES F.TRINGALE 129 165 182 251 88 232 168 227 1442 Times Blank Voted 6481 8183 7065 10706 4302 11352 8348 9893 66330 Total Ballots 321 401 384 557 211 544 408 512 3338 PRESIDENTIAL PREFERENCE (LIB) JACOB GEORGE HORNBERGER 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 MICHAEL D. RECTENWALD 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 CHASE RUSSELL OLIVER 0 0 1 0 0 2 0 0 3 MICHAEL TER MAAT 1 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 4 LARS DAMIAN MAPSTEAD 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 NO PREFERENCE 3 3 1 5 1 0 0 1 14 All others 2 3 2 4 1 2 1 2 17 Times Blank Voted 0 1 1 0 0 3 0 0 5 Total Ballots 8 7 6 11 2 8 2 3 47 STATE COMMITTEE MAN SECOND ESSEX& MIDDLESEX DISTRICT(LIB) All others 2 0 0 4 0 2 8 Times Blank Voted 6 7 6 7 2 6 34 Total Ballots 8 7 6 11 2 8 42 STATE COMMITTEE MAN FIRST ESSEX& MIDDLESEX DISTRICT (LIB) All others 0 1 1 Times Blank Voted 2 2 4 Total Ballots 2 3 5 STATE COMMITTEE WOMAN SECOND ESSEX& MIDDLESEX DISTRICT(LIB) 64 All others 2 0 0 0 0 1 3 Times Blank Voted 6 7 6 11 2 7 39 Total Ballots 8 7 6 11 2 8 42 STATE COMMITTEE WOMAN FIRST ESSEX& MIDDLESEX DISTRICT(LIB) All others 0 1 1 Times Blank Voted 2 2 4 Total Ballots 2 3 5 TOWN COMMITTEE (LIB) All others 10 0 1 19 0 3 0 10 43 Times Blank Voted 70 70 59 91 20 77 20 20 427 Total Ballots 8 7 6 11 2 8 2 3 47 65 TOWN t.,)N C G!IU,7"I:I AN I)OV,��� GREETINGS: In Ow name of W C`OMnl.cM ft.lkh'ylxg we�a���a��,����b ttq"1�1141 w-d Nu' 4,md tvan'm thu mama rha r ulf *0°4 Town wwna`n who w i,lum�lu Eed.z/"u vw for in Mecdorls Nclri 43( " ml:w yd SiYrnr,ka:.,Niurth AndkIIv- ,Iw°k 01 R,4i wI Tl E, '1)AV 1I'F T"Two S M T H 0 F D'fll. ,." ,ET1 M 4,fin nrM 7 00 A 1,to fCob P N1., fc-n,z11L par u L : o cdi$4 ll'ltir in u two'AM UM LAMA Sao ilam.'flue ca nduwilkw_s t wr m.ht mL:�ull xu�Wrpl'1 w��I'we�m�e ELE(71"W'")Alg) Two lmwYr Ihwm. 'krr<M (Aic Car"l'1mreeu,�w. skru,!!rufl P4 1 not and lthi yv wr°meal w lu �axauur Q'ptw d wt 4uu."lluc" awl wwm NL id vicifl'g,, Ow nwmmdor our han ds Ilds 217" of l ekwv owrj wI, ,m,VLm_ w .. �� w „N9kNmrw�,,.!1 r lm n9oN '�, alL�lw l. ll w A IT � ", ,, 1% 1 awmr04,F u to urwrw"ic tlmnis ww,-T rlt bw PPRtfig IrIt.w rllnJ Lrrrp �,rhernaf,ni ewe `,'lww dq��':� u u 1!'fu,m lul��,rµ and I publiac tdo x;ki L°Yul'i w-elrgg procciricl 4fLthe"E'al wn, W nfo To"tv p N`4RwA, amu. ': ' N ck hokNrnwi-iw?w fm,anHmre'o %21iol[e,IVuec kilin.. ..... " �umm��"�D: IiLN w nu wi wwm'P X p w p ii�quP.ulj�q, i�i Llii I�w.,���A24,��.IVu��umtl wiWv fusel!a Y v prows;Upf, 66 ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION MARCH 26, 2024 OFFICIAL RESULTS P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 TOTAL SELECT BOARD JANICE MARTIN PHILLIPS 191 228 227 346 133 205 159 149 1638 DAVID S. KRES 154 191 177 276 97 178 117 130 1320 All Others 3 3 6 3 1 7 2 6 31 Times Blank Voted 98 112 106 165 55 72 92 75 775 Total Ballots 223 267 258 395 143 231 185 180 1882 SCHOOL COMMITTEE KELLY M. CORMIER 195 221 226 327 124 198 152 154 1597 EDWARD H. MOSCOVITCH 156 170 168 293 91 183 122 128 1311 All Others 8 1 7 1 2 9 1 7 36 Times Blank Voted 87 142 115 169 69 72 95 71 820 Total Ballots 223 267 258 395 143 231 185 180 1882 MODERATOR MARK S. DiSALVO 206 224 237 331 131 206 156 161 1652 All Others 2 5 5 7 1 6 2 1 29 Times Blank Voted 15 38 16 57 11 19 27 18 201 Total Ballots 223 267 258 395 143 231 185 180 1882 67 MASSACHUSEl"I'S WILLIAM FRANT.I IS GALVIN SECRET,xRY OFTHP(,ONjNW,NWEACllf AAAARANT VOR.202ASTAl 17 PRIEN'l A�R V "I c lbe Co,moob,lesof r.he, Town,rA Norlh A nclover (JR N Gllsl I m Oov,gimme,ofbe Commamm""Zilth,you auclervll,reqp m To rm)66 and vwnrn ffic inhobitanh cA`%aid ck.Yc-pr lx.-wm wbo wire,clunkfied lo, ,vote 11,71 primilaries to vu,e XL North AudoyeF Ifigh School,4,30 Oigtnod Stvaef,Na elk ALL P]RF4'AN(J S 0 Nf,TH Rf)k X',I•I E r,(;Pi,r(I-' ) on TJ PS DA Y,,TTI E THIRD,WILY Sk"I"'ll"TAIDER,2024,frolin 7:09 AM,to 0 Ao P.M.fi,,,Pj�Ille fimlm%k1p,jYWtJX1,1C To ooa,O oj- rot o in tic Suag,INiniaries foc dw cage d dl I:o,s o f p o i 6"';al pa r1i cs r n he,rufflowin g,o f fires- SENNFOR IN(1j)NURESS . . . . . . I. . . . . ..... .. . . .I I I .,F'OR 71,AS IN(-Y0N(,`rRFSS. .. . . . . . . ... . . . . . . . . . ... . . 5 E X TH, 1.)1 S TR I,C'T M L"N Cl L LX)R.. . . ... .. . .. .... .. . ... . . . .. . . . SEIN A TOR INS OENE,01(l O)INT o I I , I I S'E NATOR IN GENTR Al.,M.JR]. . . . . . .. �SSEIN &MIDDLESEX DIFFRICT "T'RICT R(P R,El S E N I All V E. I N,G ENERA 1.C(,)� . . .. ,,T'Kf... . . .. . UIS RUTRESEN'E,lk riVE I,N'GENFR,U,COtl,'Wf'� . . . IEIGHfEENTH ESSEX DISTRIC1 CLERK OFCOURI I S. .. .. .. . . . ... X C, REGESTER OF" . . . .. . . . ... ... .. . . ..gs-wx NORTHERN ITISTRECT ll,(,',rtof rot and make mnim ijfjlp,5 wOrTunt w4h,'polur doings Illercon at che 6mno aod rOaco ofsaid vm�m,,g, G hunds t, m.lk en urn-Agr ox-r, h 7 e xX *i w � � df I( ���� � r Z. wa r J of,TNalffi Ando,ver And you vire qu iervc(this warrapf b,r Ks6qlru ,alwl wltvsr-At clop�ies they of Ehe Ta Yk'h Orllfi"t3m,10d ing and orc 1p-13M ir: ftd in O TL ,1 ovvr-sald cDpocs,lx>he pvswdmm, legg thmn�,7,'�dayy,; ftliMV o f F,v6d eloftion. ... ......... 074, airA,day N'Vammo must bl:pnsled b-Y A ugosr 2 7, ('M juls'l se pen cbPy prfi,'Pe wx'Ifu Selan 3,,2024 Slate ft4noy,'l. 68 NORTH ANDOVER PRIMARY SEPTEMBER 2024 OFFICIAL RESULTS P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 TOTAL SENATOR IN CONGRESS(DEM) ELIZABETH ANN WARREN 278 266 312 437 151 283 311 260 2298 All others 3 1 2 3 2 3 1 7 22 Times Blank Voted 13 26 13 22 7 14 21 24 140 Total Ballots 294 293 327 462 160 300 333 291 2460 REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS SIXTH DISTRICT(DEM) SETH MOULTON 282 271 313 431 153 286 315 274 2325 All others 2 3 1 3 1 1 0 2 13 Times Blank Voted 10 19 13 28 6 13 18 15 122 Total Ballots 294 293 327 462 160 300 333 291 2460 COUNCILLOR FIFTH DISTRICT (DEM) EUNICE DELICE ZEIGLER 270 254 293 395 139 268 286 252 2157 All others 1 1 2 2 0 1 1 4 12 Times Blank Voted 23 38 32 65 21 31 46 35 291 Total Ballots 294 293 327 462 160 300 333 291 2460 SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT SECOND ESSEX& MIDDLESEX DISTRICT(DEM) BARRY R. FINEGOLD 276 262 305 423 150 277 1693 All others 2 2 1 2 0 0 7 Times Blank Voted 16 29 21 37 10 23 136 Total Ballots 294 293 327 462 160 300 1836 SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT FIRST ESSEX& MIDDLESEX DISTRICT(DEM) All others 10 41 51 Times Blank Voted 323 250 573 Total Ballots 333 291 624 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT FOURTEENTH ESSEX DISTRICT(DEM) ADRIANNE PUSATERI RAMOS 272 263 296 411 144 279 1665 All others 2 2 1 0 0 0 5 69 Times Blank Voted 20 28 30 51 16 21 166 Total Ballots 294 293 327 462 160 300 1836 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT EIGHTEENTH ESSEX DISTRICT(DEM) TRAM T. NGUYEN 309 266 575 All others 0 3 3 Times Blank Voted 24 22 46 Total Ballots 333 291 624 CLERK OF COURTS ESSEX COUNTY (DEM) THOMAS H. DRISCOLL,JR. 213 222 223 344 126 221 218 208 1775 JAMES FX DOHERTY 63 54 80 77 17 55 80 56 482 All others 0 1 2 0 0 0 0 0 3 Times Blank Voted 18 16 22 41 17 24 35 27 200 Total Ballots 294 293 327 462 160 300 333 291 2460 REGISTER OF DEEDS ESSEX NORTHERN DISTRICT(DEM) M. PAUL IANNUCCILLO 276 273 302 420 146 272 298 265 2252 All others 2 0 1 1 0 1 0 1 6 Times Blank Voted 16 20 24 41 14 27 35 25 202 Total Ballots 294 293 327 462 160 300 333 291 2460 SENATOR IN CONGRESS(REP) ROBERTJ. ANTONELLIS 28 35 46 34 16 41 34 46 280 IAN CAIN 11 6 7 17 9 7 11 6 74 JOHN DEATON 63 65 60 109 49 113 57 101 617 All others 0 1 0 0 0 4 0 0 5 Times Blank Voted 3 5 2 3 1 0 0 3 17 Total Ballots 105 112 115 163 75 165 102 156 993 REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS SIXTH DISTRICT(REP) All others 12 4 8 1 0 5 5 3 38 Times Blank Voted 93 108 107 162 75 160 97 153 955 Total Ballots 105 112 115 163 75 165 102 156 993 COUNCILLOR FIFTH DISTRICT (REP) 70 ANNE M. MANNING-MARTIN 72 80 87 112 54 118 79 129 731 All others 1 0 1 1 0 3 1 2 9 Times Blank Voted 32 32 27 50 21 44 22 25 253 Total Ballots 105 112 115 163 75 165 102 156 993 SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT SECOND ESSEX& MIDDLESEX DISTRICT(REP) All others 8 2 8 5 0 4 27 Times Blank Voted 97 110 107 158 75 161 708 Total Ballots 105 112 115 163 75 165 735 SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT FIRST ESSEX& MIDDLESEX DISTRICT(REP) BRUCEE.TARR 88 137 225 All others 0 0 0 Times Blank Voted 14 19 33 Total Ballots 102 156 258 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT FOURTEENTH ESSEX DISTRICT(REP) All others 7 3 6 6 0 4 26 Times Blank Voted 98 109 109 157 75 161 709 Total Ballots 105 112 115 163 75 165 735 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT EIGHTEENTH ESSEX DISTRICT(REP) All others 5 1 6 Times Blank Voted 97 155 252 Total Ballots 102 156 258 CLERK OF COURTS ESSEX COUNTY (REP) All others 7 3 8 5 0 3 0 1 27 Times Blank Voted 98 109 107 158 75 162 102 155 966 Total Ballots 105 112 115 163 75 165 102 156 993 REGISTER OF DEEDS ESSEX NORTHERN DISTRICT(REP) All others 7 5 7 5 5 3 0 5 37 Times Blank Voted 98 107 108 158 70 162 102 151 956 Total Ballots 105 112 115 163 75 165 102 156 993 71 SENATOR IN CONGRESS(LIB) All others 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 0 7 Times Blank Voted 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 Total Ballots 4 1 1 3 0 1 1 0 11 REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS SIXTH DISTRICT(LIB) All others 2 1 1 3 0 1 1 0 9 Times Blank Voted 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2 Total Ballots 4 1 1 3 0 1 1 0 11 COUNCILLOR FIFTH DISTRICT(LIB) All others 2 1 1 2 0 1 1 0 8 Times Blank Voted 2 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 3 Total Ballots 4 1 1 3 0 1 1 0 11 SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT SECOND ESSEX& MIDDLESEX DISTRICT(LIB) All others 1 1 1 2 0 1 6 Times Blank Voted 3 0 0 1 0 0 4 Total Ballots 4 1 1 3 0 1 10 SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT FIRST ESSEX& MIDDLESEX DISTRICT(LIB) All others 1 0 1 Times Blank Voted 0 0 0 Total Ballots 1 0 1 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT FOURTEENTH ESSEX DISTRICT(LIB) All others 2 1 1 2 0 1 7 Times Blank Voted 2 0 0 1 0 0 3 Total Ballots 4 1 1 3 0 1 10 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT EIGHTEENTH ESSEX DISTRICT(LIB) All others 1 0 1 Times Blank Voted 0 0 0 Total Ballots 1 0 1 72 CLERK OF COURTS ESSEX COUNTY (LIB) All others 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 0 7 Times Blank Voted 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 Total Ballots 4 1 1 3 0 1 1 0 11 REGISTER OF DEEDS ESSEX NORTHERN DISTRICT(LIB) All others 1 1 1 2 0 1 1 0 7 Times Blank Voted 3 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 4 Total Ballots 4 1 1 3 0 1 1 0 11 73 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS WILLIAM FRANCJS GALVIN SECRETARY OF THL COMMONWEALTH WARRANT FOR STATE ELECTION SS. To the Constables of the City/Town of North Andover,Massachusetts, GREET]INGS: In the name of the Commonwealth,you are hereby required to notify and warn the inhabitants of said city or town who are qualified to vote in Elections to vote at: North Andover High School,430 Osgood Street,North Andover,MA,01845 ALL PRECINCTS—One-Eight(1-8) on TUESDAY,THE FIFTH DAY OF NOVEMBER,2024,from 7:00 A.M.TO 8:00 P.M.for the following purpose: To cast their votes in the State Election for the candidates for the following offices: ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT......................................FOR THESE UNITED STATES SENATOR IN CONGRESS................................... ...........................................FOR THIS COMMONWEALTH REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS......-._.....,........._....-.........__........ ........................__SIXTH DISTRICT COUNCILLOR.....................................__......................................_.....____.......................FIFTH DISTRICT SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT....................................................FIRST ESSEX&MIDDLESEX DISTRICT SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT................................................SECOND ESSEX&MIDDLESEX DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT...........__............... ...........FOURTEENTH ESSEX DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT..................................................EIGHTEENTH ESSEX DISTRICT CLERK OF COURTS.................................................................................................................ESSEX COUNTY REGISTER OF DEEDS.....................................................•--------._.--..-....,-....------ESSEX NORTHERN DISTRICT QUESTION 1:LAW PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION Do you approve of a law summarized below,on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House of Representatives before May 1,2024? SUMMARY This proposed law would specify that the State auditor has the authority to audit the legislature. A YES VOTE would specify that the State auditor has the authority to audit the legislature. A NO VOTE would make no change in the law relative to the State Auditor's authority. QUESTION 2:LAW PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION Do you approve of a law summarized below,on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House of Representatives before May 1,2024? 74 SUMMARY This proposed law would eliminate the requirement that,a student pass the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System(MCAS)tests(or other statewide or district-wide assessments)in mathematics,science and technology,and English in order to receive a high school diploma.Instead,in order for a student to receive a high school diploma,the proposed law would require the student to conapletc coursework certified by the student's district as demonstrating mastery of the competencies contained in the state academic standards in mathematics, science and technology,and English,as well as any additional areas determined by the Board of Elementary and Secondary Education. A YES VOTE would eliminate the requirement that students pass the Massachusetts Comprehensive Assessment System(l`v^&CAS)in order to,graduate high school but still require students to complete coursework that meets state standards. A NO VOTE.'would make no change in the law relative to the requirement that a student pass the MCAS in order to graduate high school.. QUESTION 3:LAW PROPOSED BY INIT'I'ATIVE PETITION Do you approve of a law summarized below,on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House of Representatives before May 1,2024? SUMMARY 'The proposed law would provide Transportation Network Drivers("Drivers")with the right to form unions ("Driver Organizations")to collectively bargain with Transportation Network Companies("Companies")-which are companies that use a digital network to connect riders to drivers for pre-arranged transportation-to create negotiated recommendations concerning wages,benefits and terms and conditions of work.Drivers would not be required to engage in any union activities.Companies would be allowed to form multi-Company associations to represent them when negotiating with Driver Organizations.The state would supervise the labor activities pennitted by the proposed law and would have responsibility for approving or disapproving the negotiated recommendations.The proposed law would define certain activities by a Company or a Driver Organization to be unfair work practices.The proposed law would establish a hearing process for the state Employment Relations Board("Board")to follow when a Company or Driver Organization is charged with an unfair work practice.The proposed law would permit the Board to take action,including awarding compensation to adversely affected Drivers,if it found that an unfair work practice had been committed.The proposed law would provide for an appeal of a Board decision to the state Appeals Court.This proposed law also would establish a procedure for determining 4vhich Drivers are Active Drivers,meaning that they completed more than the median number of rides in the previous six months.The proposed law would establish procedures for the Hoard to determine that a Driver Organization has signed authorizations from at least five percent of Active Drivers,entitling the Driver Organization to a list of Active Drivers;to designate a Driver Organization as the exclusive bargaining representative for all Drivers based on signed authorizations from at least twenty-five percent of Active Drivers; to resolve disputes over exclusive bargaining status,including through elections;and to decertify a Driver Organization from exclusive bargaining status.A Driver Organization that has been designated the exclusive bargaining representative would have the exclusive right to represent the Drivers and to receive voluntary membership dues deductions.Once the Board determined that a Driver Organization was the exclusive bargaining representative for all Drivers,the Companies would be required to bargain with that Driver Organization concerning wages,benefits and terms and conditions of work.Once the Driver Organization and Companies reached agreement on wages,benefits,and the terms and conditions of work,that agreement would be voted upon by all Drivers who has completed at least 100 trips the previous quarter.If approved by a majority of votes cast, the recommendations would be submitted to the state Secretary of Labor for approval and if approved,would be effective for three years.The proposed law would establish procedures for the mediation and arbitration if the 75 Driver Organization and Companies failed to reach agreement within a certain period of time.An arbitrator would consider factors set forth in the proposed law,including whether the wages of Drivers would be enough so that Drivers would not need to rely upon any public benefits.The proposed law also sets out procedures for the Secretary of Labor's review and approval of recommendations negotiated by a Driver Organization and the Companies and for judicial review of the Secretary's decision.The proposed law states that neither its provisions, an agreement nor a determination by the Secretary would be abie to lessen labor standards established by other laws.If(here were any conflict between the proposed law and existing Massachusetts labor relations law,the proposed law would prevail.The Board would make rules and regulations as appropriate to effectuate the proposed law-The proposed law states that,if any of its parts were declared invalid,the other parts would stay in effect. A YES VOTE would provide transportation network drivers the option to form unions to collectively bargain with transportation network companies regarding wages,benefits,and terms and conditions of work A NO VOTE would make no change in the law relative to the ability of transportation network drivers to form unions. QUESTION 4.LAW PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION Do you approve of a law summarized below,on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House of Representatives before May 1,2024? SUMMARY This proposed law would allow persons aged 21 and older to grow,possess,and use certain natural psychedelic substances in certain circumstances.The psychedelic substances allowed would be two substances found in mushrooms(psilocybin and psilocyn)and three:substances found in plants(dimethyltryptaminc,mescaline,and ibogaine).These substances could be purchased at an approved location for use under the supervision of a licensed facilitator.This proposed law would otherwise prohibit any retail sale of natural psychedelic substances. This proposed law would also provide for the regulation and'taxation of these psychedelic substances.This proposed law would license and regulate facilities offering supervised use of these psychedelic substances and provide for the taxation of proceeds from those Facilities'sales of psychedelic substances.It would also allow persons aged 21 and older to grow these psychedelic substances in a 1.2-foot by 12-foot area at their home and use these psychedelic substances at their home.This proposed taw would authorize persons aged 21 or older to possess up to one gram of psilocybin,one gram of psilocyn,one gram of dimethyltryptamine, 18 grams of mescaline,and 30 grains of ibogaine("personal use amount"),in addition to whatever they might grow at their home,and to give away up to the personal use amount to a person aged 21 or over.This proposed law would create a Natural Psychedelic Substances Commission of five members appointed by the Governor,.Attorney General,and Treasurer which would administer the law governing the use and distribution of these psychedelic substances.The Commission would adopt regulations governing licensing qualifications,security,recordkeeping, education and training,health and safety requirements,testing,and age verification.This proposed law would also create a Natural Psychedelic Substances Advisory Board of20 members appointed by the Governor,Attorney General,and Treasurer which would study and make recommendations to the Commission on the regulation and taxation of these psychedelic substances.This proposed law would allow cities and towns to reasonably restrict the time,place,and manner of the operation of licensed facilities offering psychedelic substances,but cities and towns could not ban those facilities or their provision of these substances.The proceeds of sales of psychedelic substances at licensed facilities would be subject to the state sales tax,and an additional excise tax of 15 percent. In addition,a city or town could impose a separate tax of up to two percent.Revenue received from the additional state excise tax,license application fees,and civil penalties for violations of this proposed law would be deposited in a Natural Psychedelic Substances Regulation Fund and would be used,subject to appropriation,for administration of this proposed law.Using the psychedelic substances as permitted by this proposed law could not be a basis to deny a person medical care or public assistance,impose discipline by a professional licensing board, or enter adverse orders in child custody cases absent clear and convincing evidence that the activities created an 76 unreasonable danger to the safety of a minor child.This proposed law would not affect existing laws regarding the operation of motor vehicles while under the influence,or the ability of emplovers to enforce workplace policies restricting the consumption of these psychedelic substances by employees.This proposed law would allow property owners to prohibit the use,display,growing,processing,or sale of these psychedelic substances on their premises.State and local governments could continue to restrict the possession and use of these psychedelic substances in public buildings or at schools.This proposed law would take effect on December 15,2024.. A YES VOTE would allow persons over age 21 to use certain natural psychedelic substances under licensed supervision and to grow and possess limited quantities of those substances in their home and would create a commission to regulate those substances. A NO VOTE would make no change in the law regarding natural psychedelic substances. QUESTION 5: LAW PROPOSED BY INITIATIVE PETITION Do you approve of a law summarized below,on which no vote was taken by the Senate or the House of Representatives before May 1,2024? SUMMARY The proposed law would gradually increase the minimum hourly wage an employer must pay a tipped worker, over the course of five years,on the following schedule: • To 64%of the state minimum wage on January 1,2025; • To 73%of the state minimum wage on January 1,2026; • To 82%of the state minimum wage on January 1,2027;. • To 91%of the state minimum wage on January 1,2028;and • To 100°✓©of the state minimum wage on January 1,2029 The proposed law would require employers to continue to pay tipped workers the difference between the state minimum wage and,the total amount a tipped worker receives in hourly wages plus tips through the end of 2028. The proposed law would also permit employers to calculate this difference over the entire weekly or'bi-weekly payroll period.The requirement to pay this difference would cease when the required hourly wage for tipped workers would become 100%ofthe state minimum wage on January 1,2029. Under the proposed law,if an employer pays its workers an hourly wage that is at least the state minimum wage, the employer would be permitted to administer a"tip pool'that combines all the tips given by customers to tipped workers and distributes them among all the workers,including non-tipped workers. A YES VOTE would increase the minimum,hourly wage an employer must pay-a tipped worker to the full state minimum wage implemented over five years,at which point employers could pool all tips and distribute them to all non-management workers. A NO VOTE would make no change in the law governing tip pooling or the minimum wage for tipped workers. Hereof fail not and make return of this warrant with your doings thereon at the time and place of said voting. 77 ELECTION RESULTS FOR PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION NORTH ANDOVER MA 11/5/2024 OFFICIAL RESULTS ELECTORS OF PRESIDENT AND VICE PRESIDENT P 1 P 2 P 3 P 4 P 5 P 6 P 7 P 8 TOTAL AYYADURAI and ELLIS 12 15 12 19 3 9 10 15 95 DE LA CRUZ and GARCIA 8 7 6 4 1 3 5 1 35 HARRIS and WALZ 1204 1238 1103 1583 682 1,406 1403 1293 9912 OLIVER and TER MAAT 14 7 10 12 8 15 7 13 86 STEIN and CABALLERO-ROCA 8 15 24 28 13 12 33 14 147 TRUMP and VANCE 798 839 819 888 440 949 814 982 6529 CHISHOLM and QUARLES(Write-in) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 DESCOTEAUX and LYTLE(Write-in) 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 SONSKI and ONAK(Write-in) 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 WEST and ABDULLAH(Write-in) 0 0 1 0 0 0 0 0 1 Write-In 8 12 6 11 6 27 16 18 104 Blank 23 29 29 39 21 35 28 27 231 Total 2076 2162 2010 2584 1174 2456 2316 2363 17141 SENATOR IN CONGRESS P 1 P 2 P 3 P 4 P 5 P 6 P 7 P 8 TOTAL ELIZABETH ANN WARREN 1170 1189 1095 1443 642 1209 1301 1165 9214 JOHN DEATON 842 922 842 1051 506 1183 960 1149 7455 Write-In 2 5 0 3 2 2 4 2 20 Blank 62 46 73 87 24 62 51 47 452 Total 2076 2162 2010 2584 1174 2456 2316 2363 17141 REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS P 1 P 2 P 3 P 4 P 5 P 6 P 7 P 8 TOTAL SETH MOULTON 1550 1587 1474 1897 887 1735 1718 1685 12533 Write-In 19 26 12 28 4 22 20 40 171 Blank 507 549 524 659 283 699 578 638 4437 Total 2076 2162 2010 2584 1174 2456 2316 2363 17141 COUNCILLOR P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 TOTAL ANNE M. MANNING-MARTIN 693 723 706 884 435 968 826 1010 6245 EUNICE DELICE ZEIGLER 1010 1044 929 1235 563 1033 1053 969 7836 JODY A. ELLIOTT 174 190 182 176 79 196 187 198 1382 Write-Ins 2 2 3 2 1 1 1 1 13 Blank 197 203 190 287 96 258 249 185 1665 Total 2076 2162 2010 2584 1174 2456 2316 2363 17141 SENATOR IN GENERAL COURT P 1 P 2 P 3 P 4 P 5 P 6 P 7 P 8 TOTAL BARRY R. FINEGOLD 1528 1569 1469 1860 860 1670 8956 BRUCE E.TARR 1642 1770 3412 Write-Ins 15 26 12 16 8 14 24 22 137 REPRESENTATIVE IN GENERAL COURT Pi P 2 P 3 P 4 P 5 P 6 P 7 P 8 TOTAL ADRIANNE PUSATERI RAMOS 1493 1520 1422 1768 835 1 1615 8653 78 TRAM T.NGUYEN 1660 1614 3274 Write-Ins 16 21 9 17 4 10 17 31 125 Blank 567 621 579 799 335 831 639 718 5089 Total 2076 2162 2010 2584 1174 2456 2316 2363 17141 CLERK OF COURTS P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 TOTAL THOMAS H. DRISCOLL,JR 1218 1258 1152 1502 717 1356 1356 1240 9799 TODD T.ANGILLY 222 237 230 341 132 361 364 408 2295 DORIS V. RODRIGUEZ 350 364 347 325 165 355 290 348 2544 Write-Ins 3 4 1 3 0 1 1 8 21 Blank 283 299 280 413 160 383 305 359 2482 Total 2076 2162 2010 2584 1174 2456 2316 2363 17141 REGISTER OF DEEDS P 1 P 2 P 3 P 4 P 5 P 6 P 7 P 8 TOTAL M. PAUL IANNUCCILLO 1565 1609 1465 1846 878 1736 1709 1671 12479 Write-Ins 15 14 7 11 4 8 12 20 91 Blank 496 539 538 727 292 712 595 672 4571 Total 2076 2162 2010 2584 1174 2456 2316 2363 17141 QUESTION P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 TOTAL YES 1368 1515 1362 1775 805 1759 1609 1671 11864 NO 568 518 505 593 303 563 561 580 4191 Blank 140 129 143 216 66 134 146 112 1086 Total 2076 2162 2010 2584 1174 2456 2316 2363 17141 QUESTION P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 TOTAL YES 1216 1290 1147 1326 603 1228 1171 1208 9189 NO 798 830 812 1176 540 1175 1093 1122 7546 Blank 62 42 51 82 31 53 52 33 406 Total 2076 2162 2010 2584 1174 2456 2316 2363 17141 QUESTION P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 TOTAL YES 1027 1072 974 1158 582 940 1050 976 7779 NO 911 981 895 1243 531 1383 1140 1295 8379 Blank 138 109 141 183 61 133 126 92 983 Total 2076 2162 2010 2584 1174 2456 2316 2363 17141 QUESTION P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 TOTAL YES 841 915 741 874 432 834 817 796 6250 NO 1128 1170 1154 1552 688 1536 1407 1480 10115 Blank 107 77 115 158 54 86 92 87 776 Total 2076 2162 2010 2584 1174 2456 2316 2363 17141 QUESTION P1 P2 P3 P4 P5 P6 P7 P8 TOTAL YES 711 664 617 818 409 701 802 656 5378 NO 1,279 1,442 1,305 1,626 718 1,658 1,428 1,633 11089 Blank 86 56 88 140 47 97 86 74 674 Total 2,076 2,162 2,010 2,584 1,174 2,456 2,316 2,363 17141 79 TREASURER COLLECTOR MISSION STATEMENT The Treasurer/Collector serves as banker, tax collector and investment officer for the Town. It is our mission to collect, bill and safeguard all financial assets of the town using professional accounting practice and internal controls. We ensure that all practices of this office comply with Massachusetts General Law and maintain the financial integrity of the Town. We strive to serve residents and town employees with professional and courteous customer service. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2024 • Unpaid tax accounts for FY2023 were moved into Tax Title. • The office was able to fill a vacant position for a part-time clerk, which has improved the productivity of the office. • Kimberly Mackie, Treasurer/Collector, passed the Certified Massachusetts Municipal Treasurer exam in August. • Significant progress made in closing out old bond and escrow accounts. • Maximized return on deposits resulting in interest income exceeding the budget SIGNIFICANT STATISTICS Schedule of Outstanding Receivables— Fiscal Year 2024 Personal Property Taxes 2024 44,432.47 2023 32,448.83 2022 48,604.01 Real Estate Taxes 2024 613,053.29 2023 15,370.10 2022 330.84 Motor Vehicle Excise 2024 488,725.56 2023 94,185.60 2022 50,216.84 Revenues and Expenses Revenue July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 $189,098,690.79 Expense July 1, 2023 to June 30, 2024 $184,550,770.10 RECONCILIATION OF CASH Petty Cash $ 950.00 Bank of NY Mellon (OPEB) 6,592,757.84 80 Bartholomew 5,895,715.97 Developer Bond Escrows 112,129.74 Eastern Bank 3,958,080.27 Enterprise 13,802,712.13 Fidelity 962,627.42 Leader Bank 26,951,990.37 Lowell Five 24,454,343.17 M M DT 7,761,550.54 Pentucket Bank 6,429,176.52 TD Bank 2,471,650.88 UniBank 20,066,188.89 $ 119,459,873.74 81 VETERANS SERVICES MISSION STATEMENT To fulfill President Lincoln's promise to care for those who have served in our nation's military and for their families, caregivers, and survivors. The Veteran's Services Department is an 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. To assist the Veteran and dependents in regards to state, federal and municipal Veterans benefits. HIGHLIGHTS FROM 2024 Our office facilitated disability claims, and pensions reported from VBA (Veterans Benefits Administration) to EOVS ( Executive Office of Veterans Services) to the average Veteran and dependents (260) total of $1,780.27 per month in North Andover for the year 2024. The total yearly reported by the Veterans Administration is$5,554,452.00 Received a grant from the state for$25,000.00 for the construction of a new plaque at the North Andover Middle School's Veterans Memorial Auditorium.The plaque was completed to standard and budget. 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. Received an additional $10,000 in ARPA funding to assist with unmet needs of North Andover Veterans and their dependents. North Andover residents have a Veterans fund used directlyto assist NA Veterans in need.Chapter 60 (Emergency Veterans Fund) has accumulated over $8,000.00 in donations since the 2021 Town meeting, went into effect in 2022,thank you to the generosity of North Andover residents. This fund can only be used for fuel, food, and transportation. Coordinated and conducted a 4th 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 Cub Scout Troops have taken ownership of this ceremony to promote patriotism 82 and civic engagement. This is a public ceremony and this year we found a sponsor for a public BBQ for those in attendance at the Register of Deeds Paul lannuccillo's office. Participated in planning sessions for new space and move to (former senior center) currently on hold. North Andover's Assessors Office along with the Finance Director facilitated the increase of the disabled Veterans exemption from the state from $400.00 to $800.00. North Andover services assisted the City of Lawrence Veterans Service office during the five months (June-October) in which they were in search of a new director. Regional rededication ceremony of the North Andover Vietnam Veterans Memorial was conducted in March 2024. Hundreds of attendees from the upper Merrimac Valley were in attendance.The memorial now encompasses the names of all NA native daughters and sons who served in the Vietnam War. 83 YOUTH AND RECREATION SERVICES 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 2024, Youth & Recreation Services serviced 3,700 youth. 2024 also marked the 3611 anniversary of our founding in 1988, and the 241h 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, Italia Querci —Social Worker, Bryanna Gilman—Support Services Coordinator, Erik McCarthy — Adventure/Recreation Coordinator, Nicole Kramer — Social Programs Coordinator and Jen Battersby - Administrative Assistant. We also employ part-time staff throughout the year. After 24 years, the Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center continues to be a lively and safe place for the youth of North Andover.The Youth Center is open five days a week for middle and high school aged youth. Other special events are planned on the weekends. On Saturday afternoons we also have drop-in time for 5th graders to experience the Youth Center in preparation for when they enter middle school. In Summer 2024 we serviced over 1300 youth. The summer was filled with clinics, recreational programs, playground programs, support services, events and field trips. Summer 2024 also saw a full schedule of Children's Shows and the Sunday Night Concerts on the Common. We also continued to oversee the ever-popular Stevens Pond. Unfortunately we ran into a number of water quality issues and were forced to close the pond for extended periods of time.We continue to work with the town departments on water quality and a clear plan for the future. The Youth Center continues to offer part-time employment for the youth of North Andover, as we employed 165 high school and college students during the extensive summer programs as well as after school throughout the school year. Sunday Night Skating at Brooks School was held for eight weeks in January and February 2024. This continues to be a great community offering. Money raised at this program went towards our Summer Shows on the Common. The North Andover Youth & Recreation Services department works hand in hand with North Andover Public Schools. Our Social Worker is in the schools 15 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 84 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 2024 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 in 2025. Redevelopment of McEvoy Field began in July 2024 and was completed in September of 2024. We are now engaged in planning for field redevelopments at North Andover High School. The Youth Center also relies on a number of committees to assist in the areas of fundraising, marketing, public relations, finance, budgeting and technology. We have numerous adult volunteers assisting us at the front desk, working within the building and serving on a number of Boards and committees. 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 the Youth Center. We thank the JNHYC, Inc. for their continued financial and emotional support of the Center. In 2024 the JNHYC, Inc. donated over$50,000 in equipment, programming, and maintenance funding. Support from the JNHYC, Inc. allows us to provide scholarships for memberships and programs for children whose families can't afford the fees, allowing us to never turn a child away from our programs due to an inability to pay. Our annual Knight to Shine Auction was held in March 2024 and it was a major success once again. 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. 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 since the Covid-19 pandemic. I am humbled by the community's support of our staff, programs, and mission. As we enter our 371h 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. ADVENTURE PROGRAMS: • Challenge Course • Rock Climbing Wall • Mountain Biking Programs • Surfing Trips 85 • Ropes Course Groups • Indoor and Outdoor Rock Climbing Trips • Hiking Trips • Snowshoeing Programs • Paintball Trips • Snow Tubing Trips • Kayaking Programs • Canoeing Programs • Stand-up Paddle Boarding Programs SUPPORT SERVICES: • High School Girls Groups • Middle School Girls Groups • Mindfulness Programs • Youth Tracking, Outreach, and Mentorship • Homework Help Program • Holiday Giving Program • Thanksgiving Food Drive • Crisis Intervention Services • NAYRS Annual Teen Job Fair • Collaboration with Local Therapists/Counselors • Peer Mediation Services • Participation in Community Collaborative Initiative (CCI) • Collaboration with NAHS' and NAMS' Student Assistance Team • Information and Referral Services • Girls Empowerment Programs • Mentor Volunteer Program (MVP) SOCIAL/RECREATION PROGRAMS: • Middle School Dances • 8"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 • NAYRS/NABC 4"Grade Basketball • Crusaders Special Olympics Basketball • North Andover CAM Cable Access/Media programs 86 • Extensive 8 week Summer Programs • Summer Fun • Sports & Rec • Girl Got Game • Girls Week • Boys Week • Adventure Week • Service Trips • One Day Field Trips • Video Game Tournaments • Indoor Volleyball Programs • Outdoor Beach Volleyball Activities • Outdoor Ice Rink Programs and Events • Outdoor Gaming Tournaments (Gaga Ball, Tetherball, Lawn Games) • Art, Drawing, and Painting Programs • Storytelling/Creative Writing Program • Book Club • Trivia Programs • Pickleball Events • Photography and Photo Editing Programs • Yoga Programs • Street Hockey League • Fishing Program • Weight Room/Fitness Programs • Gardening Programs • Karaoke Events • Lego Programs • Science Programs • Dungeons & Dragons Programs • Bubble Soccer Events • Seasonal Field Trips • Stevens Pond Programs and Swim Lessons STUDENT-RUN/COMMUNITY SERVICE PROGRAMS: • Pay It Forward Community Service Programs • Core 4 Transformational Leadership Program • Mentor Volunteer Program (MVP) • YC Unified • Step Up 87 • Next Man Up • Knight Work • Kindness Rocks Initiative • Adventure Leaders Program SPECIAL EVENTS/PROGRAMS: • Youth Appreciation Day • Turkey Toss • Powderpuff Football Tournament • Youth Center Fundraisers • Monthly Cultural Events • Welcome Week Orientation • Sunday Night Brooks Skating • Matthew Harty Mito Classic • Summer Children's Shows on Common • Summer Concerts on Common Respectfully Submitted, Rick Gorman Executive Director 88 MAY 14, 2024, ANNUALTOWN MEETING MINUTES Town Moderator, Mark S. DiSalvo, called the 2024 Annual Town Meeting to order at 6:33 PM in the Auditorium at North Andover High School, 430 Osgood Street on Tuesday, May 14, 2024. To accommodate apprehensive voters with continuing COVID concerns, there was a "masks mandatory" section in the auditorium. Wi-Fi and closed captioning were also made available to attendees of the meeting. Voter check-in occurred in the main corridor of the High School. Checklists were used in electronic form with the aid of PollPad computing devices. One thousand two hundred and sixty- two voters (1,262) were admitted to the meeting. Moderator DiSalvo welcomed all to the 2024 Annual Town Meeting, first established in 1646. This year is the 378th anniversary of the founding of North Andover. Each year, DiSalvo highlights a contributing and deserving person or group from the community who earns notice and applause.Jennifer Fresen, Lyne Savage, and Jeff Coco were recognized fortheir accomplishments working behind the scenes at Town Meetings. They led the Pledge of Allegiance. Moderator DiSalvo asked that Atty. John Fouhy serve as Deputy Moderator for the overflow of voters in the cafeteria and Bryan Hanssen served as Deputy Moderator for the overflow of voters in the field house. At 6:52 p.m.the internet service that served the high school was disrupted, interrupting two-way communications to at least one of the satellite rooms. Moderator DiSalvo immediately suspended the proceedings, explaining that all voters needed to have unfettered access to see, hear, and participate in the meeting. Citizens patiently endured the pause and received frequent updates from the Moderator. Technology staff and volunteers directly addressed the matter, diligently establishing a work-around that afforded complete video, sound, and participatory opportunity for all citizens in the satellite rooms. The meeting resumed at 7:44 p.m. UNANIMOUS VOTE 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, published, or otherwise provided, in print,to the voters in attendance.The motion was made by Laura Bates, Chair of the Select Board, and the motion was seconded. Vote Required: Majority vote Articles 1—4 and 6 were acted upon under a unanimous consent agenda motion. 89 Vote Required: Two-thirds (2/3)vote 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 2023 Annual Town Report, or to take any other action relative thereto. Select Board 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 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 Vote Required: Majority vote Article 3: Authorization to Accept Grants of Easements. UNANIMOUS VOTE to authorize the Select Board to accept grants of easements for access, water, drainage, sewer, roadway and utility purposes or any public purpose on terms and conditions the Board deems in the best interest of the Town, or to take any other action relative thereto. Select Board 90 Vote Required: Majority vote Article 4: Authorization to Grant Easements. UNANIMOUS VOTE to authorize the Select Board to grant easements for access,water, drainage,sewer, roadway and utility purposes or any public purpose on terms and conditions the Board deems in the best interest of the Town. Select Board Vote Required: Two-thirds (2/3) vote Article 6: Amend General Bylaw Article V-Tree Warden UNANIMOUS VOTE to amend the General Bylaws Article V-Tree Warden by deleting the bylaw in its entirety. A;t+e ": Tree `";rd P Feaicer's Nece: MG-1-c. 41,§106, was aeeepted by the Tewn 6 16 2828 ATM by Art. 7. Or take any other action relative thereto. Town Manager Vote Required: Majority Articles 12, 14, 15, 18, and 19 were acted upon under a unanimous consent agenda motion. Vote Required: Majority vote Article 12: 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%2 for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 2024, or take any other action related thereto: 91 Revolving Account FY2025 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 $ 565,000 Elder Services -COA Revolving $ 25,000 School Curriculum $ 100,000 Fire Department $ 20,000 Tax Title Revolving Fund $ 100,000 Stevens Estate Revolving $ 135,122 Vehicle Replacement -Town -wide $ 75,000 Tailings-Vendor Checks Revolving $ 100,000 Tailings- Payroll Checks Revolving $ 100,000 Ambulance CPE - Fire $ 400,000 Building Inspection - Multi Family Fees $ 150,000 Opioid Settlement Fund $ 198,747 Storm water Bylaw $ 50,000 or to take any other action relative thereto. Select Board Vote Required: Majority vote Article 14: Appropriation —Water Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2025. UNANIMOUS VOTE to appropriate the amount of$7,339,669 in aggregate, for the purpose listed under column "FY25 Recommendation:Town Manager, Select Board, Finance Committee" for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025; without regards to individual line items, and to operate the Water Enterprise Fund, that $7,339,669 be raised from Water receipts and from these receipts$1,152,984 be transferred to the General Fund for indirect cost and $1,180,000 to Capital Projects, WATER ENTERPRISE FY25 Recommendation FY25 Town Manager 92 FY24 Department Select Board Budget Request Finance Committee Personnel 1,291,001 1,343,687 1,343,687 Expense 2,678,644 3,126,305 3,132,305 Debt Service 558,343 530,693 530,693 Sub-Total Direct Expenditures 4,527,988 5,000,685 5,006,685 Transfer to Capital Projects 425,000 1,180,000 1,180,000 Adm i n/Indirect 1,124,863 1,152,984 1,152,984 Total Water Enterprise 6,077,851 7,333,669 7,339,669 or to take any other action relative thereto. Select Board Vote Required: Majority vote Article 15: Appropriation—Sewer Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2025. UNANIMOUS VOTE to appropriate the amount of $5,269,613 in aggregate, for the purpose listed under the column "FY25 Recommendation: Town Manager, Select Board, Finance Committee" for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025; without regards to individual line items, and to operate the Sewer Enterprise Fund, that $5,269,613 be raised from sewer receipts and from these receipts $542,581 be transferred to the General Fund for indirect expenses and $250,000 to Capital Projects, SEWER ENTERPRISE FY25 Recommendation FY25 Town Manager FY23 Department Select Board Budget Request Finance Committee Personnel 478,890 560,370 560,370 Expense 644,450 669,425 669,425 GLSD Assessment 2,800,000 2,940,000 2,940,000 Debt Service 317,663 307,238 307,238 Sub-Total Direct 4,241,003 4,477,032 4,477,032 Expenditures Transfer to Capital Project 750,671 250,000 2501000 Admin/Indirect 529,347 542,581 542,581 Total Sewer Enterprise 5,521,024 1 5,269,613 5,269,613 93 or to take any other action relative thereto. Select Board Vote Required: Majority vote Article 18: Transfer to Stabilization. UNANIMOUS VOTE to transfer $80,255 from available funds or Free Cash into the Stabilization Fund, or to take any other action relative thereto. Town Manager Vote Required: Majority vote Article 19: Transfer to Capital Stabilization. UNANIMOUS VOTE to raise, appropriate and transfer$350,000 from available funds or Free Cash into the Capital Stabilization Fund, or to take any other action relative thereto. Town Manager Vote Required: Majority vote Article 5: Amend General Bylaw Chapter 60. Animal Control. UNANIMOUS VOTE to amend Chapter 60 by making the following amendments through the use of identifying text whereby strikethrough signifies deletion, and underlined text addition. In instances where an existing provision was either moved to a new section or appears reordered, such changes are not identified: Chapter 60. ""°""'' G-am; '. Dogs and Other Animals § 60-1. Authority and intent: Pursuant to the authority set forth in MGL c. 140, § 136A to 174E, the following bylaw is enacted for the regulation of dogs, cats and/or other domestic or for wild animals in the Town of North Andover. § 60-2. Definitions: As used in this bylaw, the following words shall, unless the context clearly requires otherwise, have the following meanings: 94 ANIMAL CONTROL OFFICER A person appointed by the Select Board in accordance with the provisions of MGL c. 140, § 151 and 151A. ANIMAL RESCUE ORGANIZATION A not-for-profit organization incorporated under state law that has tax-exempt status under Section 501(c)(3) of the United States Internal Revenue Code; that is registered with the Massachusetts Department of Agricultural Resources, if required, and whose mission and practice is, in whole or in significant part, the rescue and placement of dogs, cats, guinea pigs, or rabbits into permanent homes.The term "animal rescue organization "does not include any person or entity that: 1. Breeds animals; 2. Is located on the same premises as a person that breeds animals; 3. Obtains, in exchange for payment or compensation, animals from a person that breeds animals; or 4. Facilitates the sale of animals that were obtained, in exchange for payment or 5. compensation, from a person that breeds animals. ANIMAL INSPECTOR A local agent of the Massachusetts Bureau of Animal Health and is appointed by the Select Board in accordance with the provisions of MGL c. 129 §15. PUBLIC ANIMAL CONTROL AGENCY or SHELTER A facility operated by a governmental entity, for the purpose of impounding seized, stray, homeless, abandoned, unwanted, or surrendered animals, or a facility operated for the same purposes under a written contract with a governmental entity. DESTRUCTION An order by the hearing authority that a s dangerous dog be destroyed in accordance with MGL c. 140, § 136A to 174E. and the SeGi ty f9F the o,.,,yeptiep e C;F u lty e f KEEPER A person, business, corporation, entity or society, other than the owner, having possession of a dog. KENNEL 95 A pack or collection of dogs on a single premises, including a commercial boarding or training kennel, commercial breeder kennel, domestic charitable corporation kennel, personal kennel, or veterinary kennel. KENNEL LICENSE A special license issued to a kennel, which allows payment of a single fee covering all dogs in the kennel; with the kennel license, the kennel owner receives a special kennel tag for each dog in the kennel. LICENSE A dog's registration, evidenced by a tag issued annually by the Town Clerk to the owner of each dog residing in North Andover and worn by the dog securely fixed to its collar or harness. LICENSE TRANSFER The registration issued to a dog already licensed in another United States jurisdiction, after the dog moves into the Town of North Andover. LICENSED PERIOD An annual period from January 1 through December 31. MUZZLING Using a device that fits over a dog's mouth and prevents it from biting, but that does not cause any injury or interfere with the vision or respiration of the dog that wears it. NUISANCE DOG A dog that: 1. By excessive barking or other disturbance, is a source of annoyance to a sick person residing in the vicinity; 2. By excessive barking, causing damage or other interference, a reasonable person would find such behavior disruptive to one's quiet and peaceful enjoyment; or 3. Has threatened or attacked livestock, a domestic animal or a person, but such threat was not a grossly disproportionate reaction under all the circumstance. PERMANENT RESTRAINT An order issued by the hearing authority, requiring a dangerous dog's keeper or owner to restrain it. RESTRAINT Limiting, restricting, or keeping an animal under control by means of a physical barrier (i.e., a leash, substantial chain or line, visible or invisible fence). 96 RUNNING AT LARGE A dog is running at large if it is not on the private property of its keeper or owner, or on private property with the express permission of that property's owner, or on a leash. CONFINEMENT Any person owning, possessing, or controlling a dog in the Town of North Andover shall not allow or permit said dog to be confined, as defined by MGL c. 140 § 174E. TEMPORARY RESTRAINT An order issued by the Animal Control Officer under§ 60-9, requiring the dog's keeper or owner to restrain a nuisance dog or suspected vicious dog for 30 days. CAT Any member of the species Felis catus. DOG Any member of the species Canis familiaris. GUINEA PIG Any member of the species Cavia Porcellus. OFFER FOR SALE To advertise or otherwise proffer a dog, cat, guinea pig, or rabbit for acceptance by another person or entity. PERSON An individual, corporation, partnership, association, or any other entity. PET SHOP A retail establishment where animals are sold or offered for sale as pets that is required to be licensed pursuant to MGL c. 129, § 39A and 330 CMR 12.00. A person who only sells or otherwise transfers the offspring of animals the person has bred on their residential premises shall not be considered a "pet shop" for purposes of this section. RABBIT Any member of the species Oryctolagus cuniculus domesticus. SELL To exchange for consideration, adopt out, barter, auction, trade, lease, or otherwise transfer animals. DANGEROUS DOG As defined in MGL c. 140, § 136A. a dog that either: 0) without justification, attacks a person or domestic animal causing physical injury or death; or (ii) behaves in a manner 97 that a reasonable person would believe poses an unjustified imminent threat of physical iniury or death to a person or to a domestic or owned animal. Any word or term defined in MGL c. 140, § 136A, and not otherwise defined here, is incorporated by reference. DANGEROUS ANIMALS For the purpose of§ 60-8, the term means and includes any wild mammal, reptile, fowl, or a species which is not naturally tame or gentle, but is of the wild nature or disposition and which, because of its size and/or breeding, vicious nature or the characteristics which would constitute a danger or threat to human life or property if not kept or maintained in a safe manner or in a secured environment. Classification of Dangerous Animals: Includes, but is not limited to the following: • All poisonous animals and arachnids • Constrictor snakes greater than 36" • Fighting birds • Piranhas • Sharks SERVICE ANIMAL A dog that is trained to performs specific work or tasks to help mitigate the symptoms or limitations of a disability. EMOTIONAL SUPPORT ANIMAL(ESA) An animal that does not take specific actions to mitigate the symptoms/limitations of a disability, but still provides comfort and support to a person who has a disability-related need. 60-3. Animal Control Officer: (Note: this section originally appeared as§ 60-4) 1. Appointment: The Select Board e# S�eR shall appoint an Animal Control Officer (AIAIIMAI rnnrrni nPPIC-E�under the provisions of MGLc. 140, §§ 151 and 151Ato carry out the provisions of this bylaw and to perform such other duties and responsibilities as the Select Board or its designee may determine and shall also attend to all complaints or other matters related to animals within the Town of North Andover. 2. Duties: The AC-9 Animal Control Officer's duties shall include but not be limited to the following: a) Enforcement of the Town of North Andover Animal Control Bylaw and relevant state laws and regulations. b) Explanation of bylaw violations. c) Notification to the owner of unlicensed dogs. d) Issuance of temporary restraint orders. e) Issuance of an order of confinement. 98 a^ 5iM, fvvt6rsherter leash a a deg may ..be eFdered *e he sh I+ red at 'Real kennel rnnlTnl nPPIrro's, ,pis..,- +i,.^ I+ Shall be i^ fleir e- fleir R Flplelrethaiq 39 days u ^less th E Tni-vt-vrCiC-Ic R'S-judgment, FestFa2nt-Is-nve lengeF Fequ*Fed. The animal's--IEeepeF 9F ewneF ea,n--petitien. the heaFing-autheFity undeF §` ar4 r-D t9 ircss+nd- the A-Fde.r f6r" tempeFaFy restraint 4. iss-agree of—a n- eTce� f The ANIMAL Q-PTPIrrmay make �dr Hn the Tey.n-eF-ne+gklabeFing-tewns, and- Sha Ilrl She at trhe I •• ReF's expense. 5 r^,. pla;^+ o^r^I„+;^^ Record Keeping: The Animal Control Officer shall keep accurate, detailed records of the confinement and disposition of all animals held in custody and of all bite cases reported, and the result of investigations of the same in the manner prescribed under MGL c. 140, §151A. The nnnnnnl rnnlTnl nPPIrro shall .,., iptai^ leg to the heaFiRg-aut . The Animal Control Officer shall maintain a log of calls regarding animals. The Animal Control Officer shall forward a copy of the intake records to the town clerk within 30 days. Copies of the record shall be kept for two (2) years in the office of the Town Clerk. § 60-4. Dog license, kennel license and fees: (Note: this section originally appeared as§ 60-3) 1. PR--r^~ PP-v0eF Dees Dog(s) License: 1. l Rd FeEj6iiFewei4 . All dogs six months and older, while residing in the Town of North Andover, must have a license from the Town Clerk. To obtain or renew the license, each dog owner must annually present proof of a current rabies vaccination. When a veterinarian determines that a rabies vaccination is inadvisable, the owner may present a veterinarian's certificate exempting an old or sick dog from vaccination for a stated period of time. 2. New dogs: Within 30 days of acquiring a dog six months of age or older, each dog owner in North Andover must present proof of that dog's current rabies vaccination and obtain a license and dog tag from the Town Clerk. 99 3. New puppies: Within six months of a puppy being born, each dog owner in North Andover must present proof of that puppy's current rabies vaccination and obtain a license and dog tag from the Town Clerk. 4. New residents: A new resident who owns a dog six months of age or older must license it within 30 days after moving into North Andover. The Town Clerk will issue each dog a transfer license upon the owner's surrender of a current license from another United States jurisdiction and proof of current rabies vaccination. The transfer license is valid until the next regular licensing period. 5. Lost tags and replacement tags: Dog owners must replace a lost tag within three business days of the loss, by obtaining a replacement tag from the Town Clerk. 6. Tag exemptions for dog events and medical reasons: a. A dog, while actually participating in an official dog sporting or dog fancy event (if the event sponsors do not allow participants to wear tags), is exempt from the requirement that its license tag be affixed to its collar, provided its keeper has the tag at the event and available for inspection by the Animal Control Officer. b. When a veterinarian determines that a dog cannot wear a collar for medical reasons, the dog is exempt from wearing a tag until it recovers, from the requirement that its license tag be affixed to its collar, provided its keeper has the tag in his or her possession and available for inspection by the AGG Animal Control Officer. 7. Annual renewal. Dog owners must renew each dog license annually. The annual licensing period runs from January 1 through December 31. 8. License due date and late fee. The application form for obtaining, renewing or transferring a license shall be available to each household no later than December 31 each year. Dog owners must return forms and fees to the Clerk by March 1 (or the first business day thereafter, if March 1 falls on Friday, Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday). Any license renewed after this date is overdue, and the owner must pay a late fee as determined by the Board of Select Board in addition to the license renewal fee, The overdue license fee and the late fee may be added to the owner's tax bill or may be recovered through the imposition of a municipal charges lien on any property standing in the name of the dog owner, pursuant to MGL c. 40, §58. 9. License fees. The fees for licensing each dog shall be determined by the Board of Select Board. The fees shall differentiate between neutered or spayed dogs, and 100 non-neutered or non-spayed dogs. The fee for neutered or spayed dogs shall be less than the fee for non-neutered or non-spayed dogs. 10. Penalty: The owner, keeper and/or person otherwise in control of a dog shall be subject to a fine established by the Select Board. 2. 54A-F VhaA PeuF , egs Kennel License: 1. Anyone who owns or boards more than four dogs within the Town of North Andover must apply for and obtain a kennel license from the Town Clerk. (This requirement shall not apply to medical boarding by a licensed veterinarian practicing in the Town of North Andover.)To obtain or renew the license, the kennel licensee who is also the owner of the dogs must present proof of current rabies vaccinations for each dog older than six months in the kennel. Kennel licensees who offer temporary boarding services must obtain valid proof that each dog in the kennel that is older than six months has received a current rabies vaccination, which proof must be maintained in accordance with Subsection A of this section. 2. New dogs and new puppies: The kennel licensee who is also the owner of the dogs must report to the Town Clerk each new dog in the kennel within 30 days of its acquisition, show proof of current vaccination. 3. Inspection process: Before the Town Clerk can issue the kennel license, the Health Division Animal Inspector must inspect the proposed kennel, file a report on the inspection, and favorably recommend that the kennel meets all of the following requirements: a. The location of the kennel is appropriate for housing multiple dogs. b. The location of the kennel on the property will have no significant adverse effect on the peace and quiet or sanitary conditions of the neighborhood. c. The area provided for housing, feeding, and exercising dogs is no closer than 20 feet to any lot line. d. The area provided for housing, feeding, and exercising dogs is no closer than 50 feet to any existing dwelling on an abutting lot. e. The kennel will be operated in a safe, sanitary and humane condition. f. Records of the numbers and identities of the dogs are properly kept. g. The operation of the kennel will be consistent with the health and safety of the dogs and of the neighbors. 4. Periodic inspections: Before a kennel license is renewed, and at anytime they believe it necessary, the AC-9 Animal Control Officer and/or the Health Division may inspect any kennel. If the AC-9 Animal Control Officer or the Health Division determines that the kennel is not being maintained in a safe, sanitary and 101 humane condition, or if the kennel records on the numbers and identities of the dogs are not properly kept,AGQ the Animal Control Officer will report the violations to the hearing authority for a hearing on whether to impose fines or revoke the kennel license. 5. Kennel review hearings: Within seven business days after receiving the AGO Animal Control Officer's report of violations, the hearing authority will notify all interested parties of a public hearing to be held within 14 days after the notice date. Within seven business days after the public hearing, the hearing authority shall revoke the kennel license, suspend the kennel license, order compliance, or otherwise regulate the kennel. 6. Penalties: Any person maintaining a kennel, as defined in this article after the kennel license has been denied, revoked or suspended will be subject to the penaltiers, e}stablished by the Select Board. al ,fie, 5 e E9"tea-a Iq 61r66119 6e Elue IR t e;Te�l se sue, s�vv 7. Annual renewal: Each kennel licensee must renew the license annually at the Town Clerk's office.The annual licensing period runs from January 1 to December 31. 8. License due date: Kennel license renewal forms will be sent to each licensed kennel no later than December 1 each year. Kennel licensees must return forms and fees to the Town Clerk by January 15 (or the first business day thereafter, if the 15th falls on Friday, Saturday, Sunday or legal holiday). Failure to pay on time will result in a late fee due in addition to the license fee. The overdue license fee and the late fee may be added to the licensee's tax bill or may be recovered through the imposition of a municipal charges lien on any property standing in the name of the kennel licensee, pursuant to MGL c. 40, § 58. Nothing in this bylaw shall prevent or abrogate the Board of Health's authority to license and inspect kennels in the Town of North Andover. 9. Fees: The fees for licensing each kennel shall be established by the Reard e# ��en Select Board. § 60-5. Vaccination against rabies: 1. Each owner or keeper of a dog, cat or ferret that is 6 months of age or older shall cause such dog, cat or ferret to be vaccinated against rabies by a licensed veterinarian. 102 2. When a veterinarian determines that a rabies vaccination is inadvisable, the owner may present a veterinarian's certificate exempting an old or sick dog from vaccination for a stated period of time. 3. Penalty: The owner, keeper and/or person otherwise in control of a dog, cat or ferret shall be subject to a fine for each violation of this chapter as established by the Select Board. § 60-6. Prohibited Conduct of Animals: A. Running at large: 1. When not on the private property of its keeper or owner, or on private property with express written permission of the property's owner, a dog must be restrained by being kept on a leash not exceeding six feet in length. a. Under this subsection the use of Voice Control and/or Electronic Collars do not qualify as a restraint or a leash. b. The owner, keeper and/or person otherwise in control of a dog are required to physically be holding and/or securing said leash to their person. 2. Chasing: No animal keeper or owner shall allow a dog(s) to chase a person, motor-powered vehicle, human-powered vehicle, or animal drawing or carrying a person. 2 DubIiegathe iRgs. Ie -h r w .,+ qI eRIRiw Is shall be lar ghibited at ..11.hI � A speef�,II., ,II...., ,J I I.,I ,�� .. ..L, 4. + , J by the Q..-„d- of_5eIe�+F:AeR fqr PaFt+eu;erga tf}e F i Rg,@ R I way b at a„Yet#erpublie ga t h eFiRg-ram eth}e-Rovse spaE+fied iR this bylaw rI., itifi$-9R Six ff^eet-ershertei leash, and the 4. No owner or person having the care of any horses, goats, sheep, swine, chickens, cattle and other large animals shall allow said animal to be at large or to graze or pasture in any street or way or on any public land or to remain upon any sidewalk. B. Endangering Safety: 1. No animal keeper or owner shall allow its animal to bite, menace or threaten, all without provocation, so as to endanger the safety of any person.This subsection is not meant to preclude an animal from acting as a watchdog on its keeper's or owner's property. C. Disturbing the Peace: 103 1. No animal keeper or owner shall allow the animal to disturb the peace of any neighborhood by making excessive noise without provocation. Noise is excessive, if it is uninterrupted barking, yelping, whining, screeching, howling or in any other manner for a period of time exceeding 4r& 10 minutes between the hours of 6:00am and 10:00pm. 2. No animal keeper or owner shall allow the animal to disturb the peace of the neighborhood by making noise in the open, outside of any building repetitively without provocation at any time during the nighttime hours of 10:00pm and 6:00am. 3. This subsection is not meant to preclude a dog from acting as a watchdog on its keeper's or owner's property. D. Dog Litter: 1. Every dog keeper or owner is responsible for expeditiously removing any dog feces the dog deposits anywhere except on its keeper's or owner's private property or on other private property with the property owner's permission. 2. Duty to possess means of removal. No person who owns, possesses or controls a dog shall appear with such dog on any sidewalk, street, park, or other public area without a means of removal of any feces left by such dog. Furthermore, no person who owns, possesses or controls such dog shall appear on any private property neither owned nor occupied by said person without the means of removal of any feces left by such dog. 3. Method of removal and disposal. For the purposes of this section, the means of removal shall be any tool, implement, or other device carried for the purpose of picking up and containing such feces, unexposed to said person or to the general public. Disposal shall be accomplished by transporting such feces to a place suitable and regularly reserved for the disposal of canine feces. 4. This provision does not apply to any assistance dog or service dog while it is performing its duties. E. Nuisance Dog: 1. No owner shall fail to exercise proper care and control of his animals to prevent them from becoming a public nuisance. 2. By excessive barking or other disturbance, is a source of annoyance to a sick person residing in the vicinity. 3. By excessive barking, causing damage or other interference, a reasonable person would find such behavior disruptive to one's quiet and peaceful enioyment; or 4. Has threatened or attacked livestock, a domestic animal, or a person, but such threat was not a grossly disproportionate reaction under all the circumstance. 5. Any dog which damages private or public property. 104 F. Female dogs in heat: 1. Every female dog in heat shall be confined in a building or secure enclosure in such manner that such female dog cannot come into contact with another animal except for planned breeding. G. Prohibited Areas for Dogs. 1. School grounds: No owner, keeper or other person having the care, possession or custody of any dog or dogs shall allow or permit any such dog or dogs, whether leashed or unleashed, to enter or go upon any school grounds, without written permission from school principal. 2. Athletic Fields/Playground: No person owning, keeping, or handling a dog within the Town of North Andover shall allow such dog(s) to trespass within an athletic field or town owned playground. a. Athletic fields shall be defined under this subsection as any field designed and used for outdoor team games or practice, whether those fields are under the control of the Town or School District. 3. Exception for assistance animals (service animals): This Subsection G(1) & (2) does not apply to any properly trained assistance animal or service animal while performing its duties. 4. Lake Cochichewick and Stevens Pond: No animal is allowed to enter into the water or upon the ice of the lake is prohibited. H. Violation and penalties for § 60-6: 1. Penalty: The owner, keeper and/or person otherwise in control of a dog or any other animal as described in this article shall be subject to a fine for each violation within subsection A-G as established by the Select Board. § 60-7. Animal Welfare: A. Confining Animals in a Motor Vehicle: 1. Any person owning, possessing, or controlling an animal in the Town of North Andover shall not allow or permit said animal to be confined inside of a stationary or parked motor vehicle in a manner that would reasonably be expected to threaten the health of the animal due to exposure to extreme heat or cold. The process of removing an animal from a motor vehicle will be defined by MGL c. 140, § 174F. A violation of this section shall be punished by a fine established by the Commonwealth. a. Nothing in this section shall preclude prosecution under MGL c. 272, § 77. 2. No person shall transport an animal in the back of a motor vehicle in a space intended for a load on the vehicle on a public way unless such space is enclosed or the animal is protected by a secured container or cage or the animal is otherwise protected in a manner which will prevent the animal from being thrown or from falling or iumping from the vehicle. a. Whoever violates the provisions of this section shall be punished by a fine established by the Commonwealth. 105 B. Chaining or tethering dog to stationary objects and confinement: 1. Any person owning, possessing or controlling a dog in the Town of North Andover shall not allow or permit said dog to be chained, tethered or confined, as defined by MGL c. 140 § 174E. A violation of this subsection shall be punished by a fine established by the Commonwealth and be subject to impoundment of the dog in a local holding facility at the owner's, keeper's or guardian's expense pending compliance with this section, or loss of ownership of the dog. C. Animal Quarantine Order: 1. Any person owning, possessing, or controlling an animal in the Town of North Andover that has been issued a Quarantine Order by the Animal Inspector shall adhere to the following: 1. The animal shall be securely confined and kept from contact with any other animals. 2. Dogs may be taken out for walks while being kept on a leash not exceeding six feet in length. 3. Dog(s) under quarantine may only be walked, while being under the control of an individual older than the age of eighteen (18). 4. Animals are prohibited from attending Daycare Facilities or visiting Pet Stores, until the quarantine order is released. 5. No person shall kill, or cause to be killed any animal suspected of having been exposed to rabies, or any animal biting a human, except as herein provided, nor remove from the town limits without permission from the Animal Inspector. 6. Additional restrictions may be ordered by the Animal Inspector. A written notice or order will be served to the person owning, possessing, or controlling of said animal with additional restrictions noted. 2. A violation of this subsection shall be punished by a fine established by the Select Board and be subject to impoundment of the quarantined animal in a local holding facility at the owner's, keeper's or guardian's expense pending the release of quarantine. Nothing in this section shall preclude prosecution under MGL c. 129 and 330 CMR 10.00. D. Motor vehicle; striking, iniuring or killing dogs or cats: 1. Any person operating a motor vehicle that strikes and injures or kills a dog or cat shall forthwith report such an accident to the owner or custodian of said dog or cat or to a North Andover Police Officer and/or Animal Control Officer. 2. Nothing in this section shall preclude a civil cause of action including, but not limited to medical expenses, by the aggrieved party. 3. Nothing in this section shall preclude prosecution under MGL c. 272, § 80H. E. Failure to check and release animals from traps: 106 1. Pursuant to MGL c. 131, § 37, gives property owners the right to use lawful means to destroy wildlife in the act of causing damage or threatening personal safety. 2. The use of a Have a Heart trap and/or other humane traps requires the trap to be visited by the owner of the trap or his/her designee. Each time the trap(s) are checked, all trapped animals shall be removed. Failure to check and release trapped animal(s) in a reasonable amount of time, and not exceeding twenty-four (24) hours in the area of where trapped or euthanized in a humane manner and later disposed of as defined in Massachusetts General Law. 3. No person(s) shall relocate healthy or sick wildlife within the Town of North Andover. 4. If the trap owner, person in control of the trap or a designee fails to comply with this section, the trap owner, person in control of the trap or a designee shall be subject to a civil penalty established by the Select Board. F. Putting an animal to death by drowning and/or other means: 1. Whoever puts an animal (domestic or wild) to death by drowning and/or decompression chamber within the Town of North Andover shall be punished by a fine established by the Commonwealth. Nothing in this section shall preclude prosecution under MGL c. 272, § 80E1/2, § 80E1/2 and § 77. G. Inspection of vacated property for presence of abandoned animals: 1. Not more than three (3) days after a property owner, or a lessor. or a person in control of the property knew or should have known that a property has been vacated as a result of summary process, mortgage foreclosure, termination of tenancy, abandonment or other removal or exclusion of a tenant from the premises. The property owner, lessor, person in control of the property or a designee shall inspect the property for the presence of abandoned animals. 2. If the property owner, lessor, person in control of the property or a designee encounters an abandoned animal under this section, the property owner, lessor, person in control of the property or a designee shall immediately notify the North Andover Animal Control Officer and/or a North Andover Police Officer or other authorized agent set forth by the Chief of Police of the presence and condition of the animal. 3. The animal shall not be removed by the property owner, lessor, person in control of the property or a designee from the property and/or unit, unless immediate emergency medical care is needed by a licensed veterinarian. 4. The property owner, lessor, person in control of the property or designee who encounters an abandoned animal pursuant to this section shall not be considered the owner, possessor or person having the charge or custody of the animal under section 77 of chapter 272. 5. For the purposes of this section, an animal shall be considered abandoned if it is found on or in a property vacated as a result of summary process, mortgage 107 foreclosure, termination of tenancy, abandonment or other removal or exclusion of a tenant from the premises. 6. If the property owner, lessor, person in control of the property or a designee fails to comply with this section, the lessor, person in control of the property or property owner shall be subject to a civil penalty established by the Select Board. 7. Animals impounded in accordance to this subsection shall be taken by the North Andover Animal Control Officer and/or a North Andover Police Officer or other authorized agent set forth by the Chief of Police, transported and held at an animal shelter and/or contracted holding facility and cared for in a humane manner. 8. Disposition of animal will be determined by§ 60-14 and/or in addition to any other Penalty provided by MGL c.272. § 60-8. Limit on number of Dogs, Cats and/or other Animals: 1. No person and/or combination of occupants of a residential address shall keep more than four(4) dogs over the age of six months at any residence without complying with the requirements of the North Andover Kennel License and obtaining a kennel license as defined herein. a. Note See Chapter 60-3B, Kennel License 2. Any person(s) keeping of cats within the Town of North Andover shall keep no more than four(4) cats over the age of four months in any building or on any premises, of which he/she may be the owner, tenant or occupant. 3. Additional restrictions on the number of companion animals may be imposed by the Animal Control Officer, Health Agent and/or his or her designee if, after an investigation of a dwelling or property, it is revealed the living conditions are not healthy and these conditions are the result of an overcrowding of animals in said dwelling or property. a. An appeal of the above restriction may be made in writing to the Chief of Police within 10 business days after issuance of the restriction(s) and a final decision shall be rendered by the hearing authority designated in § 60-13 of this article. 4. It shall be unlawful for any person to keep, maintain, or have in their possession or under their control, within the Town of North Andover, any wild or dangerous animal, reptile, or carnivorous wild animal or other animal of vicious or dangerous propensities. a. This provision does not apply to any person(s) licensed under Massachusetts Regulation 321 CMR 2.12. 5. Any person who violates the provisions of this section shall receive a written warning, issued by the Animal Control Officer, Health Agent and/or his or her designee for the first offense, and for each subsequent offense shall be liable for payment of a fine established by the Select Board for each day in violation of this section, which shall be paid to the Town Clerk. a. A reasonable amount of time will be allowed for proper placement of animals into alternate care before fines are imposed. § 60-9. Feeding of Wild Animals, Wildlife, and Birds: 1. Feeding of wild animals and/or wildlife is prohibited: 108 a. No person shall feed, laa*tanymaigneF to feed te,any wild animal and/or wildlife within the Town of North Andover on lands either Publicly or privately owned, except as permitted by §60-9(2). b. No person shall fail to take remedial action to avoid contact or conflict with wild animals, which may include the securing or removal of outdoor food sources or attractant after being advised by the Town to undertake such remedial action. Further, after an initial contact or conflict with a wild animal, no person shall continue to provide, or otherwise fail to secure or remove, any likely food sources or attractants, including but not limited to bird feeders. c. The prohibitions of this section shall not apply to naturally growing shrubs, live crops, plants, flowers, vegetation, gardens, or trees. d. Penalty:The property owner, keeper and/or person otherwise in control of the residence/property shall be subject to a fine as established by the Select Board. 2. Feeding of backyard birds permitted on private property: a. The feeding of backyard birds shall be permitted on private property subject to the condition that birds shall only be fed from bird feeders. § 60-10. Vicious Dangerous Dog; violations and penalties: 1. Declaring a dog v+e+et s dangerous, any dog that, without provocation, bites a human being or kills or maims a domestic animal without provocation may be declared dangerous by the hearing authority. An exception may be made for a puppy (animal under six months old) that draws blood, or for a dog that attacks or bites an unaccompanied domestic animal on the dogs Keeper's property. r�$Ee ur 9F deelaFing-a=d�C-IOcrszreg. v-pvrrcrne wFTcc en ceTc-erthe AvrrvrAt 2. The Chief of Police, or his designee, upon written complaint from the Animal Control Officer, any other public safety agent, or upon a written complaint of any person may determine that a dog is a "dangerous dog" within the meaning of this section and, as a result thereof, require compliance by the owner of such dangerous dog of the provisions herein listed. a. Definition: Based on the following that dog is dangerous: 1. Any dog that has bitten or attacked any person or has attempted to bite or attack any person. A dog shall be deemed to be attempting to attack if it is restrained by a leash, fence or other means and it is clear from the dogs excited actions that only the presence of the leash, fence, or other means of restraint is preventing the dog from making an immediate attack; or 109 2. Any dog with a propensity, tendency or disposition to attack, to cause iniury to, or to otherwise threaten the safety of domestic animals, or any dog which attacks a human being or domestic animal on one or more occasions without provocation and without justification: or 3. Any dog, whether leashed or not, which, in a vicious or terrorizing manner, approaches any person in an apparent attitude of attack upon the streets, sidewalks, or any public grounds or places; or 4. Any dog owned or harbored primarily or in the part for the purpose of dog fighting or any dog trained for dog fighting; or 5. Any dog owned or harbored on property known for drug trafficking or gang activity and shows an aggressive temperament; or b. The determination that a dog is dangerous under this section shall be in the discretion of the Chief of Police and/or the Animal Control Officer, and the Chief of Police and/or Animal Control Officer shall notify the owner(s). 3. Exceptions where dog shall not be considered dangerous: 1. A human being who, at the time the iniury was sustained, was committing criminal trespass or other tort upon premises occupied by the owner of the dog, or tormenting, abusing or assaulting the dog or was committing or attempting to commit a crime. 2. A domestic animal, which, at the time the iniury was sustained, was tormenting, abusing or assaulting the dog. 3. The dog was protecting or defending a person within the immediate vicinity of the dog from an attack or assault. 4. The actions of the dog under consideration occurred under official duties as a military, correctional, or law enforcement dog. 5. The person's skin was not broken. 6. In the discretion of the Chief of Police, or his designee, the dog acted in reaction to pain or iniury or was protecting itself, its kennel, or its offspring. to a c�iRqp- A—A the pFe m ises-eesupiedbyt#e deg's-I(e epeF 9 F ew n 4. Duties of owner when dog is determined to be dangerous. a. Outdoor confinement: 1. While on the owner's property, a dangerous or vicious dog must be securely confined indoors or in a securely enclosed and locked pen or 110 structure, suitable to prevent the entry of young children, and designed to prevent the animal from escaping. Such pen or structure must be at least 10 feet from the property line, must have a minimum dimension 4 five feet by 10 feet and must have secure sides and a secure top. If it has no bottom secured to the sides, the sides must be imbedded into the ground no less than two feet. The enclosure must also provide protection from the elements for the dog.The Animal Control Officer shall verify compliance with this section by an on-site inspection and, if necessary, shall require the owner to further secure said structure. 2. The owner or keeper shall display signs on his/her premises facing out from all sides of the premises warning that there is a dangerous or vicious dog on the property. This sign should be visible and capable of being read from a public highway or thoroughfare or within 20 feet of its placement. In addition, the owner shall conspicuously display a sign with a symbol warning a child who cannot read of the presence of a dangerous dog. 3. The owner shall provide notice of the determination that a dog is dangerous to direct abutters of the owner(s) and owners of land directly opposite on any public or private street or way. The owner shall obtain, without charge, a list of such abutters from the Assessor's office. The owner shall then send each such abutter a copy of the notice received pursuant to Subsection 2(a)(b) above by certified mail. A copy of the abutters list received from the Assessor's office shall be provided to the Animal Control Officer, along with the certified mail return receipts. 4. A dangerous dog may be off the owner's premises if it is muzzled and restrained by an approved lead not exceeding four feet in length and is under the control of an adult (18 years old and higher), able-bodied person. The muzzle must be made in a manner that will not cause injury to the dog or interfere with its vision or respiration but must prevent it from biting any person or animal. b. Indoor confinement: 1. No dangerous dog may be kept on a porch, patio, or in any part of a house or structure that would allow the dog to exit such building on its own volition. In addition, no such animal may be kept in a house or structure when the windows are open or when screen windows or screen doors are the only obstacles preventing the dog from exiting the structure. c. Insurance: 111 1. The owner or custodian of any dangerous dog shall maintain a policy of insurance in an amount not less than $100,000 per incident insuring such person against any claim, loss damage, or injury to human beings resulting from the acts of such dog. Such person shall produce evidence of the required insurance, which may include a rider or binder, upon the request of the Chief of Police, or his designee, and/or the Animal Control Officer. This subsection shall not apply to dogs kept by law enforcement agencies. d. An owner may transport a dangerous within the Commonwealth for medical or veterinary care, provided that said animal is properly restrained by being both muzzled and leashed, with the leash not to exceed a length of four feet. 5. Enforcement; fines and penalties: a. When a dog is deemed to be dangerous, the Chief of Police, or his/her designee, shall order the owner to submit written verification to confirm any or all of the followinE. 1. Spay or neutering, the animal is not already altered. The animal will be exempt from such an order if a veterinarian certifies in a written statement that the animal is unfit for alterations because of medical condition(s). 2. Microchip identification, the mode of which shall be designated by the Animal Control Officer, if the animal is not already microchipped. 3. Behavior training from an approved trainer as determined by the Animal Control Officer and/or the Chief of Police or his designee. The cost of said training shall be borne by the owner. 4. A valid rabies vaccination and North Andover Dog License, as required by MGL c.140. 6. Fines; relocation of animal. a. The owner of any dangerous dog, if said animal is found on property not owned or controlled by its owner, or not restrained in a secure area per Subsection 4(a), shall be subject to the following: 1. First offense: a fine of$200 and a hearing by the Chief of Police, at the Chief's discretion, to determine whether said animal shall be humanely euthanized. 2. Second or subsequent offense: a fine of$300, and a mandatory hearing by the Chief of Police to determine whether said animal shall be humanely euthanized. CARt Ai-viTEPr Rf the-Rpw lRE2#i9 112 b. Owners of dangerous dogs found within the Town of North Andover and not Properly registered with Animal Control shall be subject to a fine of$100. Said animal shall be humanely euthanized unless the owner, within 10 days of said finding, registers said dog in compliance with this article. c. Each day there exists a violation of any of the provisions of this article, the same shall constitute and be punishable as a separate offense. 7. Compliance with the requirements of this section shall not be a defense to an order of disposal of a dangerous dog pursuant to MGL c. 140, § 157. 8. All notice and hearing procedures will be carried out in conformance with MGL c. 140, 157. § 60-11. Potentially Dangerous; violations and penalties: 1. The Chief of Police, or his designee, upon written complaint from the Animal Control Officer, any other public safety agent, or upon a written complaint of any person may determine that a dog is a "potentially dangerous dog" within the meaning of this section and, as a result thereof, require compliance by the owner of such potentially dangerous dog of the provisions herein listed. 2. Definition: Based on the following that dog is potentially dangerous: a. "Potentially dangerous dog," as used in this section, shall mean: 1. Any dog that acts in a highly aggressive manner, when unprovoked, within a fenced yard or enclosure and appears to the Animal Control Officer to be able to jump over or escape. Vocalization or barking, without more, shall not cause a dog to be deemed of a highly aggressive manner. 2. Any dog owned by a person cited more than twice, in a twelve-month period, for allowing said dog to run at large in any public streets or places in the Town or upon the premises of anyone other than the owner or keeper without said owner's or occupant's permission. b. The determination that a dog is potentially dangerous under this section shall be in the discretion of the Animal Control Officer and/or the Chief of Police, or his designee, who shall notify the owner of any such determination. 3. When a dog is deemed to be potentially dangerous, the Chief of Police, or his/her designee, may order the owner to submit written verification to confirm any or all of the following: 113 a. A dog may be spayed or neutered, if the animal is not already altered.The animal will be exempt from such an order if a veterinarian certifies in a written statement that the animal is unfit for alterations because of medical conditions. b. Microchip identification, the mode of which shall be designated by the Animal Control Officer, if the animal is not already microchipped. c. Behavior training from an approved trainer, as determined by the Animal Control Officer and/or the Chief of Police or his designee.The costs of said training shall be borne by the owner. d. A valid rabies vaccination and North Andover Dog License, as required by MGL c. 140. e. The owner provides adequate security to the premises where the potentially dangerous dog is kept, as specifically described in writing to the owner by the Animal Control Officer. Said owner must comply within 21 days of receiving description. For good cause shown, the Chief of Police may extend this time for up to 60 days. f. After two years of compliance, the dog will not be considered potentially dangerous. 4. Persons responsible: No person under the age of 18 shall own, control or be responsible for a potentially dangerous dog. 5. Signs: All owners, keepers, or haborers of potentially dangerous dogs shall display in a prominent place on their premises a sign easily readable by the public, using the words "Beware of Dog." In addition, a similar sign is required to be posted on the kennel or pen of such dog. 6. Penalties: After 21 days of being notified that a dog is potentially dangerous, any owner found not in compliance with any of the provisions of this section shall be subject to a fine as established by the Select Board. Each day that the owner is not in compliance shall constitute a separate offense. Failure to so comply after due notice may result in application by the Town for hearing before the Clerk of the District Court and/or any other enforcement measures as further provided in MGL, c. 40, §21D. 7. Owners of all potentially dangerous dogs who relocate or move to the Town of North Andover from another community shall notify the Animal Control Officer of a description of such dog and said designation. Failure to so notify may result in fine as provided in Subsection 6 above. 8. Owners of all potentially dangerous dogs who relocate or move from the Town of North Andover to another community shall notify the North Andover Animal Control Officer and the Animal Control Officer of the new community to which the owners are moving, or person having like duties, of a description of such dog and said designation. Failure to so notify may result in fine as provided in § 60-11(6) above. § 60-12. Temporary Restraint/ Confinement Orders: 114 1. Issuance of temporary restraint orders.The Animal Control Officer shall issue an order of temporary restraint to the keeper of any animal that is a nuisance or that is awaiting a decision under§ 60-10 and/or § 60-11 as to whether it is dangerous, or potentially dangerous*k49449. An order of temporary restraint is an order that the animal must be confined to its keeper's or owner's property when not on a six-foot or shorter leash or a dog may be ordered to be sheltered at a local kennel or veterinarian facility at the animal owner's expense; muzzling will be at the Animal Control Officer's discretion. It shall be in force for no more than 30 days unless the Animal Control Officer renews it in writing for subsequent thirty-day periods. The Animal Control Officer shall rescind or stop renewing the order when, in the Animal Control Officer's judgment, restraint is no longer required. The animal's keeper or owner can petition the hearing authority under§60-13 to rescind the order for temporary restraint. 2. Issuance of an order of confinement.The Animal Control Officer may make arrangements for the temporary housing of any animal that is to be confined under the provisions of this bylaw. The housing may be at local veterinary clinics, or at dog kennels within the Town or neighboring towns, and shall be at the animal owner's expense. 3. Penalty: The owner, keeper and/or person otherwise in control of said dog(s) listed on the temporary order shall be subject to a fine violation as established by the Select Board. § 60-13. Hearing authority; appeals: 1. Hearing authority: The hearing authority shall be the Police Chief or his or her designee; however, the designee shall not be the ANIMAL C-ONTOi nPPirEo Animal Control Officer. 2. Right to appeal: When the ANIMAL C-ONTni nPPirEo Animal Control Officer has investigated a complaint regarding an animal's behavior and has issued a finding or an order of temporary restraint with which either the animal's keeper or owner or the complainant disagrees, then either party may appeal by sending a written request to the Chief of Police within 10 business days after issuance of the ^NIMAI rnni rni nPPICE- Animal Control Officer's decision. Following the Chief's receipt of a written appeal, the hearing authority shall hold a hearing on the appeal. 3. Findings and further appeals: The hearing authority shall decide whether to uphold, reverse, or modify the ^n"n"^1 rnnr-01 OPPIGEo Animal Control Officer's decision and shall mail its ruling to the animal owner, complainant, and Animal Control Officer. 4. Hearings: The hearing authority shall hold a hearing and make decisions on any w+e+e-is dangerous dog declaration under § 60-11 and/or§ 60-12. 115 5. Further appeal: An appeal from a decision of the hearing authority maybe made by either the owner or complainant by sending a written request to the Town Clerk within 10 business days after issuance of the Hearing Authority's decision. Following the Clerk's receipt of a written appeal, the Town shall hold a public hearing on the appeal. § 60-14. Impoundment, safe holds, surrenders and violation notice: 1. Unrestrained dogs shall be taken by the police, animal control officers or humane officers and impounded in an animal shelter and/or contracted holding facility and cared for in a humane manner. 2. If the Organization, Rescue and/or person comes into possession of any stray, lost, or other displaced or apparently homeless Animal from anywhere within the Town of North Andover, the Organization, Rescue and/or person shall immediately report this to the North Andover Animal Control Officer and/or North Andover Police Department. 1. Any such Dog shall be turned over to the North Andover Animal Control and remain in the custody and control of the Animal Control Officer for a minimum hold period, in accordance with M.G.L. c. 140, § 151A. 2. Failure to turn over said animal, upon request shall be subject to a fine violation as established by the Select Board. 3. Impounded/Unclaimed dogs shall be kept no less than seven days, unless the owner is identified and provides proof of rabies vaccination in the form of a rabies vaccination certificate from a certified veterinarian, the payment of impoundment and boarding fees and the cost relevant to such impoundment. a. A pick-up fee shall be accessed per dog and/or animal that was picked up by the Animal Control Officer or his designee. 4. If, by a license tag or other means, the owner of an impounded animal can be identified, the animal control officer shall immediately, upon impoundment, notify the owner by telephone, in-person, or mail. 5. Any dog not reclaimed by its owner within seven days shall become the property of the local government authority or humane society. Dog(s) shall be placed up for adoption in a suitable home, transferred to a local rescue or humanely euthanized, if necessary. 6. Owned Animal Surrender: Any owner or authorized party of a dog, cat and/or companion animal that is need of surrendering said animal to the Animal Control Officer in an event of an uncontrolled circumstance shall sign into a contract acknowledging the following: 1. All decisions regarding the disposition of the animal(s) are at the sole discretion of the Animal Control Officer and/or his designee. 116 2. The owner or authorized party must authorize the release of all previous records pertaining to the animal(s), including but not limited to medical records. 3. The understanding that no guarantees regarding the disposition of the animal(s) will be made, nor is there any minimum hold period once the surrender contract is activated. 4. The surrender contract listed in the provisions of this section is at the sole discretion of the Animal Control Officer and/or his designee. If a contact cannot be activated, the Animal Control Officer will assist the owner or authorized party with other alternatives, such as a local animal rescue or humane society. 7. Safe Hold: Any owner or authorized party of a dog, cat and/or companion animal that is need of temporary housing of said animal(s) in an event of an emergency circumstance shall sign into a contract acknowledging the following: 1. Animal(s) listed in the contract will be held in the care and control of the Animal Control Officer, animal shelter and/or contracted holding facility and cared for in a humane manner. 2. The owner or authorized party acknowledges that the listed animal(s) must be claimed by the listed date on the on the contract or the animal(s) will be considered abandoned, and the owner or authorized party relinquishes any claim, right, title or interest in said animal(s) and said animals will become property of the Town of North Andover. 3. The owner or authorized party may authorize the release of said animal(s) to an alternate party listed on said contract.The owner or authorized party understands that it is their responsibility to contact the person(s) that are authorized to claim said animal. a. The owner or authorized party acknowledges that if said person(s)that are authorized to claim said animal(s) declines or fails to claim said animal(s), § 60-14(7.2) is still in effect. 4. Unclaimed animals shall be placed up for adoption in a suitable home, transferred to a local rescue or humanely euthanized, if necessary. 8. Animal Adoption: The Animal Control Officer may make available for adoption any dog, cat, ferret and/or any other domestic animal found free of disease. The adoption fee established by the Select Board shall be collected and all monies received by the officer for the adoption shall immediately be turned over to the Treasurer's Office. Before delivery of the animal so adopted, the animal control officer shall require the purchaser to show identification and authorizes a CORI background check for all individuals residing within the residence. § 60-15. Humane pet stores: 1. Sale of dogs, cats, guinea pigs, or rabbits by pet shops prohibited: 117 a. It shall be unlawful for a pet shop to sell or offer for sale a dog, cat, guinea pig, or rabbit. b. A pet shop may provide space for the display of dogs, cats, guinea pigs, or rabbits available for adoption by a public animal control agency or shelter or an animal rescue organization so long as: 1. The pet shop receives no part of any fees associated with the display or adoption of the animals and has no ownership interest in any of the animals displayed or made available for adoption; and 2. The pet shop maintains no ownership interest in any of the animals displayed or made available for adoption; and 3. The pet shop maintains records sufficient to document the source of each dog, cat, guinea pig, or rabbit the pet shop displays, for at least one year following the date of display. Such records shall be made available, immediately upon request, to any animal control officer or any duly appointed officer or representative of the Town. 2. Enforcement and severability: a. Any pet shop that makes a sale or offer for sale of a dog, cat, guinea pig, or rabbit in violation of§ 1(A) shall be fined as established by the Select Board. Each unlawful sale or offer for sale shall constitute a separate violation. b. Any pet shop that makes a provision of space knowingly and in violation of Subsection 1(B) shall be fined as established by the Select Board. Each unlawful provision of space shall constitute a separate violation. c. In addition to any other remedy provided by law, this section may be enforced by police officers and animal control officers through any means available in law or equity, including but not limited to noncriminal disposition in accordance with MGL c. 40, § 21D. The invalidity of any section or provision of this bylaw does not invalidate any other section or provision of it. § 60-16. Enforcement; additional remedies; consistency with state law: 1. Enforcement. In addition to any other means of enforcement authorized by law, the provisions of this bylaw and the regulations adopted pursuant thereto may be enforced by noncriminal disposition in accordance with the provisions of this bylaw and MGL c. 40, §21D.The North Andover Police Chief or his designee, including the Animal Control Officer, and any North Andover Police Officer shall have authority to enforce the provisions of this chapter. 2. Orders of the Animal Control Officer and hearing authority. Any orders of confinement, muzzling or disposition issued by the Animal Control Officer or the hearing authority may be in addition to the fines authorized by this chapter. 3. Non-waiver of statutory remedies.The provisions of this chapter are intended to be in addition to and not in lieu of those contained in MGL c. 140, §136A et seq., as amended by Chapter 193 of Legislative Acts of 2012; nothing contained in this 118 chapter shall deprive the Town from employing the remedies provided in those sections, including but not limited to disposition of a dog found to be a dangerous dog or potentially dangerous dog, as provided in MGL c. 140, §157, as amended. To the maximum extent possible, the provisions of this chapter shall be deemed to be consistent with and/or supplementing those contained in MGL Chapter 140, as provided in MGL c. 140, §136A, et seq., as amended. § 60-17. Informal disposition process: 1. The owner, keeper or any person(s) that receives a citation under this article may, within 21 days, confess to the offense charged personally or through a duly authorized agent, or by mailing to the Town Clerk said citation along with payment in the amount as authorized in the listed fine schedule of this article. Said payment, if made through the mail, shall be by postal note, money order or check. The payment to the Town Clerk shall operate as a final disposition of the case, when such payment is actually received by the Town Clerk. 2. If such person when issued a citation desire to contest the violation through the informal disposition process, he/she may, within 21 days of said issuance, request a hearing with the Police Chief, or a hearings officer appointed by said Police Chief, and may present, either in person or by counsel, any evidence he may have to refute the allegation contained in the citation. At such hearing, the Police Chief or hearing officer shall make a determination as to facts of the allegation, and said determination shall be final regarding the informal disposition process. § 60-18. Noncriminal disposition: 1. If any person so notified by citation desires to contest the violation alleged in the citation without availing himself of the provisions of the informal process, or desires to contest the decision of the Clerk Magistrate or hearing officer, such person may avail himself of the noncriminal disposition procedures by making a written request for a hearing within twenty-one (21) to the Lawrence District Court. § 60-19. Failure to respond: 1. The owner, keeper or any person(s) that receives a citation under this article fails to respond to the citation within 21 days, the Animal Control Officer or his designee shall forward a copy of the citation, along with a criminal complaint to the Lawrence District Court, where it shall be handled under the provisions of MGL c. 140, § 173A. Or take any other action relative thereto. Animal Control Officer 119 Vote Required: Majority vote Article 7: Accept Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44§54(b)-Investment of Trust Funds. UNANIMOUS VOTE to accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Law chapter 44, §54(b) to allow trust funds held in the custody of the Town to be invested under the standards of the Massachusetts Prudent Investor Act of Chapter 203C. or to take any other action relative thereto. Town Treasurer Vote required: Majority vote Article : Approve Payment of Prior Years Unpaid Bills. FOUR FIFTHS 4/5 VOTE AS DECLARED BY THE MODERATOR to authorize payment of the following unpaid bills from prior year(s), by the respective department, using appropriations of the current fiscal year, Vendor Amount Department GEI 26,021.00 Public Works Conte Funeral Homes 5,000.00 Veterans 31,021.00 or to take any other action relative thereto. Select Board Vote required: Four-fifths (4/5) vote Article 13: Appropriation — General Fund for Fiscal Year 2025. NEAR UNANIMOUS VOTE AS DECLARED BY THE MODERATOR 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, 2024 and ending June 30, 2025, 120 FY25 GENERAL FUND BUDGET Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year 2024 2025 2025 RECAP Department Select Board& Request Finance Committee& Town Manager Recommend Revenues&Other Financing Sources Operating Revenues Property Taxes 94,941,208 101,020,237 101,020,237 Local Receipts 11,916,574 12,124,378 12,131,579 State Aid 15,038,237 15,038,237 15,038,237 Operating Transfers 2,032,013 1,926,522 1,926,522 Total Operating Revenues 123,928,032 130,109,375 130,116,575 Other Fin.Sources Free Cash 7,021,775 0 8,186,557 Overlay Surplus 190,000 0 0 Others onetime revenues 0 0 0 Total Other Fin Sources 7,211,775 0 8,186,557 Total Opr.Rev.&Fin Sources 131,139,8071 130,109,375 138,303,132 Operating Expenses GENERAL GOVERNMENT Town Moderator 850 850 850 Selectmen/Town Manager 502,735 539,407 538,907 Finance Committee 750 750 750 Town Accountant 319,241 413,169 413,144 Assessing 614,047 548,149 544,479 Treasurer/Collector 495,691 517,340 536,108 Legal 197,712 207,086 207,086 Human Resource 252,058 298,217 299,306 Town Clerk 339,905 380,267 380,807 Conservation 137,299 146,132 149,432 Community Development 238,988 257,344 253,814 Planning 295,351 230,150 230,150 Board of Appeals 22,066 23,338 23,338 3,416,694 3,562,199 3,578,170 121 Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year 2024 2025 2025 Recap Department Select Board& Request Finance Committee& Town Manager Recommend PUBLIC SAFETY Police Department 6,566,950 6,727,403 6,621,280 Fire Department 7,219,955 7,460,585 7,442,904 Inspectional Services 346,392 351,397 351,397 Emergency Management 32,442 32,694 29,694 14,165,740 14,572,079 14,445,275 EDUCATION N A Public School 60,364,146 63,684,174 62,064,629 60,364,146 63,684,174 62,064,629 PUBLIC WORKS Administration 690,439 764,521 767,613 Street&Sidewalks 1,870,026 1,931,546 1,912,946 Solid Waste/Recycling 1,805,000 1,985,000 1,967,000 Fleet Maintenance 485,000 615,000 590,000 Structures&Grounds 300,000 395,000 160,000 Snow&Ice Removal 1,000,000 1,000,000 1,000,000 6,150,464 6,691,066 6,397,559 HEALTH &HUMAN SERVICES Health Department 303,014 330,409 330,409 Elder Services 337,691 367,055 364,555 Youth Service 462,339 490,712 453,401 Veterans Service 357,310 365,934 365,934 1,460,354 1,554,111 1,514,300 CULTURE&RECREATION Stevens Library 1,248,334 1,376,595 1,374,434 Festival Committee 20,000 20,000 20,000 1,268,334 1,396,595 1,394,434 SUPPORT SERVICES Admin Support 101,750 281,995 281,995 Outside Auditing 52,000 51,000 51,000 Information Technology 1,657,292 1,742,033 1,780,799 Facilites 956,3661 884,4551 2,822,564 2,767,4081 2,959,4831 4,936,358 122 Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year 2024 2025 2025 Recap Department Select Board& Request Finance Committee& Town Manager Recommend DEBT SERVICE Excluded-Principal-Long Term 325,000 320,000 320,000.00 Excluded-Interest-Long Term 18,525 8,850 8,850.00 Excluded-Interest-Short Term 0 0 0.00 Included-Principal-Long Term 3,124,249 4,736,787 3,736,787.00 Included-Interest-Long Term 742,747 640,972 640,971.82 Included-Interest-Short Term 0 0 0.00 4,210,521 5,706,609 4,706,608.82 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS Retirement Assessment 7,443,634 7,796,793 7,902,670.00 Workers Comp 482,441 575,690 529,690.00 Unemployment Compensation 125,000 125,000 75,886.26 Group Insurance 11,912,647 13,103,911 13,043,911.00 Payroll Taxes 1,274,922 1,313,000 1,313,000.00 Employee Benefits-Deferred Comp 81,500 83,500 83,500.00 Police&Fire Accident&Sickness Inc. 245,341 251,475 251,475.00 IOD(Injury on Duty) 79,560 81,150 81,150.00 21,645,045 23,330,519 23,281,282.26 LIABILITY INSURANCE 483,100 555,000 530,000.00 MISC.NON DEPARTMENTAL COST Regional Schools-Greater Lawrence Tech 570,736 604,980 604,980.00 Regional Schools-Essex Agricultural School 418,000 465,107 465,107.00 Payroll Salary Reserve 228,200 1,232,764 932,764.00 Payroll Retirement Reserve 81,725 264,916 0.00 Health Insurance Opt Out Program 300,000 300,000 300,000.00 Finance Committee Reserve 1,500,000 1,500,000 1,500,000.00 Reserve for Debt(MSBA) 68,926 0 68,926.00 Transfer to Capital Projects-Rec Plex 2,996,088 0 1,000,000.00 OPEB Trust 0 0 0.00 6,163,675 4,367,767 4,871,777.00 Total Non-Departmental Cost 32,502,340 33,959,895 33,389,668.08 Annual Town Meeting Vote 122,095,481 128,379,602 127,720,392.93 123 Fiscal Year Fiscal Year Fiscal Year 2024 2025 2025 Recap Department Select Board& Request Finance Committee& Town Manager Recommend CAPITAL&RESERVES Transfer to Stabilization Fund 299,567 0 80,255 Transfer to Capital Stabilization Fund from free cash 350,000 0 350,000 Transfer to OPEB Trust 75,000 0 99,000 Transfer to Capital Project 6,297,208 0 6,835,153 Transfer to cover retirements 0 0 285,000 Transfer for PY CPE Revenues 0 0 338,402 Transfer for PY Opioid Settlement Revenues 198,748 Deficits(Snow and Ice) 0 0 0 Deficits(overlay) 0 0 0 Overlay 986,103 550,000 550,000 8,007,878 550,000 8,736,557 STATE ASSESSMENTS Mosquito Control 116,347 116,347 116,347 Spec Ed 36,210 36,210 36,210 Air Pollution Districts 10,962 10,962 10,962 Regional Transit 224,597 224,597 224,597 RMV Non Renewal Surc 17,600 17,600 17,600 School Choice 187,608 187,608 187,608 Charter School Assessment 168,746 168,746 168,746 762,070 762,070 762,070 General Fund Budget 130,865,4291 129,691,6721 137,219,020 AND TO FURTHER TRANSFER TO THE GENERAL FUND FROM SPECIAL REVENUE -GLSD 162,031.44 FROM FREE CASH-TO OPEB TRUST FUND 99,000.00 FROM FREE CASH-TO CPE SPECIAL REVENUE FUND 338,401.54 FROM FREE CASH-TO OPIOID SETTLEMENT FUND 198,747.74 FROM FREE CASH-TO SALARY RESERVE FOR RETIREMENTS 285,000.00 1.OR3.1 R0.72 or to take any other action relative thereto. Select Board Vote Required: Majority vote 124 Article 9: Appropriation—Capital Improvement Plan for Fiscal Year 2025. NEAR UNANIMOUS VOTE AS DECLARED BY THE MODERATOR to appropriate the aggregate amount of$11,515,562 to fund the capital projects identified below in the amounts designated for each project under the heading "Select Board/Finance Committee/Town Manager Recommendations", and to pay all costs incidental and related to each such project: FY25 CIP Recommendations Select Board Authorized to Finance Other Fundina Committee Sources Borrow under Retained (Grants,Chapter Farninas/Free Town Manager 90,CPA&Spec Raise& Cash/CIP Bond Line# Protect Description Recommendations Roy) Appropriated Stabilization Proceeds Chapter 44 1 Facilities Master Plan II $ 850,000 $ - $ - $ (850,000) $ - $ - 2 Field Master Plan Implementation $ 721,545 $ - $ - $ (721,545) $ - $ - 3 Building rnaintenenace and repairs $ 450,000 $ - $ - $ (450,000) $ - $ - 4 HVAC equipment replacement $ 400,000 $ - $ - $ (400,000) $ - $ - 5 Roofreplacement $ 600,000 $ - $ - $ (600,000) $ - $ - 6 Roadway Improv ements FY25-FY29 $ 1,215,841 $ (812,063) $ - $ (403,778) $ - $ - 7 Cuh eft and Drainage $ 300,000 $ - $ - $ (300,000) $ - $ - 8 Sidewalks Reconstruction(FY25-FY29) $ 250,000 $ - $ - $ (250,000) $ - $ - 9 Playground Improvements(Townwide) $ 50,000 $ - $ - $ (50,000) $ - $ - 10 6 Wheel Durup Truck $ 30,000 $ - $ - $ (30,000) $ - $ - 11 Municipal IT transfer core sen ice to cloud $ 304,830 $ - $ - $ (304,830) $ - $ - 12 Alubulance $ 488,346 $ (338,346) $ - $ (150,000) $ - $ - 13 Fanner Senior Center Reus e $ 125,000 $ - $ - $ (125,000) $ - $ - 14 High School Track $ 1,200,000 $ - $ - $ (1,200,000) $ - $ - 15 Distuctwide extefior maintenance/renovations $ 200,000 $ - $ - $ (200,000) $ - $ - 16 IT-School(FY25-FY29) $ 200,000 $ - $ - $ (200,000) $ - $ - 17 Franklin Elementary Floating $ 100,000 $ - $ - $ (100,000) $ - $ - 18 School Fire Alann System-ITS $ 500,000 $ - $ - $ (500,000) $ - $ - 19 Ladder buck replacement $ 1,750,000 $ - $ - $ - $ (1,750,000) $ - General Fund Total $ 9,735,562 $ 1,150,409 $ $ 6,835,153 $ 1,750,000 $ 20 Improvements to Water Treatment Plant 355,000 $ $ $ (355,000) $ $ 21 Improv to Var Water Booster Stations/Water Storage Tanks 150,000 $ $ $ (150,000) $ $ 22 Water Main Replacement 600,000 $ $ $ (600,000) $ 23 Water Utility Truck replacment 75,000 $ $ $ (75,000) $ Wafter Enterprise Fund Total $ 1,180,000 $ - $ - $ (1,180,000) $ - $ - 24 Rea Street Sewer $ 350,000 $ - $ - $ (350,000) $ - $ - 25 Sewer Improvement at Police Station $ 250,000 $ - $ - $ (250,000) $ - $ - Sewer Enterprise Fund Total $ 600,000 $ $ $ 600,000 $ $ Total All Funds $ 11,515,562 $ 1,150,409 $ $ 8,615,153 $ 1,750,000 $ to determine whether to meet this appropriation: (1) The appropriations identified in items 1 through 13 and 15 through 19 above shall be funded with Free Cash in the aggregate amount of$6,835,153; (2) The Treasurer, with the approval of the Select Board, is authorized to borrow $1,750,000 for the appropriation identified in item 20 above under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 7(1), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor; 125 (3) The appropriation identified in item 6 above shall be funded with Chapter 90 state grant funds in the aggregate amount of$812,063; (4) The appropriation identified in item 12 above shall be funded with special revenue funds in the aggregate amount of$338,346; (5) The appropriations identified in items 21 through 24 above shall be funded from Water Enterprise Fund retained earnings in the aggregate amount of$1,180,000; and (6) The appropriations identified in items 25 and 26 above shall be funded from Sewer Enterprise Fund retained earnings in the aggregate amount of$250,000 and from special revenue funds in the aggregate amount of$350,000; or to take any other action relative thereto. Town Manager Vote Required: Two-thirds (2/3) vote Article 20: Fund Recreation Complex. MOTION FAILED BY A VOTE OF 563 IN THE AFFIRMATIVE AND 508 IN THE NEGATIVE to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow an amount not to exceed $3,800,000.00 for the purpose of making improvements to the recreation space and parking lots alongside Chickering Road between the North Andover Middle School and Early Child Center and currently the location of Hayes Stadium and other fields, or to take any other action relative thereto. Town Manager Vote Required: Two-thirds (2/3) Article 10: Report of the Community Preservation Committee—Appropriation from Community Preservation Fund. UNANIMOUS VOTE receive the report of the Community Preservation Committee and to see if the Town will vote to raise, transfer and/or appropriate from the Community Preservation Fund, in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44B, $8,384,648 to be spent under the direction of the Community Preservation Committee, to meet this appropriation, $2,469,900 shall be transferred from available funds, and the Treasurer with the approval of the Select Board, is authorized to borrow up to $5,914,748 to pay costs of making improvements to the community recreation space and parking lots alongside Chickering Road between the North Andover Middle School and the Early Child Center, including Hayes Stadium and other fields, under and pursuant to Chapter 44B of the General Laws (also known as the Community Preservation Act), or pursuant to any other enabling authority, and to issue bonds or notes of the Town therefor. 126 or to take any other action relative thereto. List of Recommended Projects—Community Preservation Fund 1. Common Bandstand $210,000 2. Patriots Park Restoration $21,000 4. Lake Cochichewick Boat Ramp Restoration $983,900 5. NAHA Generators $75,000 6. 14-16 Brown Court $500,000 7. Stevens Estates Stables $150,000 8. 1836 Meetinghouse $480,000 9. Administrative expenses $50,000 Total for Requested Projects $2,469,900 plus bei4ii;g Community Preservation Committee Vote Required: Two thiFdS (V3) ••^}^ Majority Vote Article 11: Set Salaries and Compensation of Elected Officials. UNANIMOUS 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 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 Vote Required: Majority vote Article 16: Transfer of$750,000 from Special Education Stabilization Fund to FY24 General Fund. MAJORITY VOTE to transfer an amount not to exceed $750,000 from the Special Education Stabilization fund to FY2024 General Fund Budget. Or take any action relative thereto. 127 Select Board Vote Required: Majority Article 17: Transfer of funds not to exceed $1,500,000.00 from free cash to FY2024 General Fund. MAJORITY VOTE to transfer an amount from Free Cash to the FY24 General Fund Budget to offset the deficits costs from the August 2023 state of emergency or take any other action relative thereto. Select Board Vote Required: Majority vote Article 21: Amend District Agreement with Greater Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical High School to Permit Hangar Lease. NEAR UNANIMOUS VOTE to approve an amendment to the District Agreement of the Greater Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical High School District, so as to permit the District to enter into leases of land incidental and related to the District's purchase of the West Side Hangar, so-called, at the Lawrence Airport in furtherance of the District's programs, as permitted by c. 330, §4 of the Acts of 1960, as amended, or to take any other action relative thereto. John N. Lavoie Superintendent, GLTS Vote Required: Majority vote Article 22: WITHDRAWN Article 23. Citizen Petition-Acceptance of a Public Way- Rea Street. NEAR UNANIMOUS VOTE to accept that portion of Rea Street as a public way as laid out by the Select Board, and as shown as "Rea Street" on a Plan entitled "Street Acceptance Plan, Rea Street, North Andover MA" prepared for: LRC Builders, 475 Boston Road, Billerica, MA 01821, by Ranger Engineering Group, Inc., 13 Red Roof Lane, Suite 203 Salem NH 03179, dated July 25, 2024. Aaron Orlansky et al Vote Required: Majority vote 128 Article 24. Citizen Petition-Acceptance of a Public Way-Woodlea Road. NEAR UNANIMOUS VOTE to accept and name Woodlea Road as a public way, as laid out by the Select Board, and as shown as "Woodlea Road" on a plan entitled, "Street Layout Plan, Woodlea Road, North Andover, MA prepared for Ashwood Companies, Inc.; Dated July 30, 2012 revised April 5, 2013, by Gateway Consultants, Inc." and to accept all related restrictions and easements, shown on the plan entitled "Special Permit and Definitive Plans Woodlea Village" recorded as Plan No. 12873 and Plan No. 13263 at North Essex Registry of Deeds and on the above referenced Street Layout Plan, or take any action relative thereto. Kate R. Bargnesi et al Planning Board Recommendation: Favorable Action contingent on the receipt of the Conservation Restriction to be reviewed and accepted by Town Counsel. Vote Required: Majority vote Article 25. Citizen Petition-Amend Zoning Bylaw— By adding Article 20 Historic Barn Overlay District. UNANIMOUS VOTE to amend the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw, by adding a new Article 20 Historic Barn Overlay District to read as follows: ARTICLE 20 Historic Barn Overlay District § 195-20.1 Purpose. The purpose of this Article 20 is to allow for low-impact, limited commercial use of existing Historic Barns in the North Andover Old Center Historic District.This will help sustain these former agricultural buildings by providing a modest income to owners for upkeep and, importantly, prolong the life of the structure by keeping the barn in use rather than disintegrating as an unused barn, preserving iconic examples of North Andover's historic rural character. § 195-20.2 Establishment and boundaries. The Historic Barn Overlay District shall be bounded as shown on the map entitled "North Andover Old Center Historic District 1987" attached and made part of this Article. The Town of North Andover Zoning Map will be amended in accordance with the passage of this Article 25 at Town Meeting. § 195-20.3 Relationship to underlying zoning. The Historic Barn Overlay District is an overlay district superimposed on all underlying zoning districts. Within the Historic Barn Overlay District, the standards for use, dimensions, and other provisions of the Zoning Bylaw governing the underlying zoning district(s) shall remain in full force, except for those sites undergoing proposed uses in accordance with Article 20. To the 129 extent there are conflicts between the provisions of the underlying zoning and the provisions of the Historic Barn Overlay District, the provisions of Article 20 shall govern. § 195-20.4 Definitions. For purposes of this Historic Barn Overlay District, the following definitions shall apply. To the extent that there is any conflict between the definitions set forth in this §195-20.4 and other sections of the Town of North Andover's Zoning Bylaw, the definitions of this bylaw shall govern. All other capitalized terms not specifically defined in this §195-20.4 shall have the meaning provided in other sections of the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw. 1) Historic Barn: (A) is at least 50 years old; (B) retains sufficient integrity of design, materials, and construction to clearly identify the barn as an agricultural building; and (C) meets criteria for a historic structure by National, State, or local historic entity. 2) Design, Prototyping, and limited Office: Comprises the actions to design, fabricate, test and analyze a prototype, a model or a mockup, or computer or software design, or private office (without client visits). Not including manufacturing or production, or on- site hosting of conferences. 3) Artist's Studio: A space used by an artist for the creation of any visual art or craft, including but not limited to, painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, and pottery; of written works of fiction or non-fiction. Retail sales or display of art produced on the premises by the artist are not allowable accessory uses. § 195-20.5 Applicability. 1) This Article 20 shall apply to any Historic Barn located within the Old Center Historic District in existence at the time of adoption of this Article 20. 2) The commercial use of any Historic Barn shall require the grant of a special permit from the Planning Board, as Special Permit Granting Authority (SPGA). A special permit shall be granted consistent with the procedures and standards set forth in this Article 20 as well as in § 195-10.7. §195-20.6 Special Permit Standards and criteria. In addition to the specific criteria regarding the grant of a special permit contained in § 195- 10.7 of this bylaw, the Planning Board shall issue a special permit only after consideration of the following: 1) The proposed use will operate solely within the four walls of the Historic Barn as they exist at the time of adoption of this Article 20, without creating any nuisance to abutters of surrounding area and not to distract in any manner from the historic character of the barn or property. 2) Operation of the proposed use of the Historic Barn will not result in any evidence of activity outside those walls including, but not limited to trucks, trailers or other types of equipment or vehicles outside of the barn (other than the 130 maximum of two off-street parking spaces allowed), and that this would not include any form of retail use, or sales, or distribution from the premises, or traffic coming to and from the structure throughout the day. § 195-20.7 Permitted Uses. 1) Storage of transportation vehicles, including but not limited to, boats, trailers, other equipment and with the ability to accessorize said vehicles while being stored. Automobile repair and auto body shops are expressly prohibited. 2) Design and prototyping a model or a mockup, or computer or software design, or a private office (without client visits). Not including manufacturing or production, or on- site hosting of conferences. 3) Artist's studio § 195-20.8 Other uses. All other uses are hereby expressly prohibited; except uses which are substantially similar in character to the permitted uses enumerated above, as determined by the Planning Board. § 195-20.9 Information Required. 34 An applicant shall file three copies of the special permit application form, fee, and an electronic copy, and any additional information as may be required with the Planning f..,-,. and the -,..Beat,,. t + @ Town Clerk. An application will not be deemed complete until all required information and fees are submitted. The time ..,,.ied-S, Set f. rth *R the Z e R i nSgylra W @ n d 6. 4�i=• i i i Rvt-t a rt ea t i e R has, h-e-e R d e e w ed 2) Letter of Authorization from property owner. 3) Evidence supplied by the applicant of the Historical Commission's written opinion that the proposed location complies with the Historic Barn definition (§195-20.4.(1)). 4) A narrative describing the proposed use, proposed hours of operation, and any other pertinent information. 5) A sketch plan showing two off-street parking spaces, if parking spaces are proposed. § 195-20.10 Compliance with laws, bylaws, and regulations. The Historic Barn use shall be consistent with all applicable local, state and federal requirements, including but not limited to the requirements of the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw and the Town of North Andover, MA, Bylaw, Part II: General Legislation, Chapter 110 Historic Districts (North Andover Old Center Historic District Bylaw). 131 § 195-20.11 Standards. 1) The SPGA shall impose conditions reasonably appropriate to preserve the character of the Historic Barn and of the surrounding area and otherwise serve the purpose of this Article 20. 2) For purposes of this Article 20, any Historic Barn partially within the Old Center Historic District shall be considered wholly within the district. 3) The Historic Barn use does not adversely affect the natural environment to the detriment of community character and public health safety. 4) No permanent dumpster(s) shall be installed for the proposed use of the Historic Barn. 5) No new access driveway and/or curb cut(s) shall be created. 6) The maximum number of parking spaces to support the use of the Historic Barn shall not exceed two spaces and these spaces shall be off-street and designated on an existing paved surface. No new parking areas shall be constructed to support the use. On-street parking spaces shall not be used to serve the use of the Historic Barn. If feasible, parking spaces for use of the barn shall be situated where they are not visible from the street. 7) There shall be no outdoor storage, display, and/or materials, products and goods in connection with the Historic Barn use. 8) The special permit shall be limited to the current applicant and shall lapse if the permit holder ceases operating within the Historic Barn. 9) The hours of operation shall be set by the SPGA, but in no event shall a Historic Barn be open to the public, nor shall any retail sale of product/services or other distribution of any product upon the premises or via delivery from the premises. § 195-20.12 Nuisances prohibited. No use shall be allowed in the Historic Barn Overlay District for Old Center Historic District which creates a nuisance to abutters or to the surrounding areas, or which creates any hazard, including, but not limited to any external signage, fires, explosion, fumes, gas, smoke, odors, obnoxious dust, vapors, offensive noise or vibration, lights emanating from the structure, flashes, glare, or electrical interference, which may impair the normal use and peaceful enjoyment of any property, structure, or dwelling in the area. § 195-20.13 Severability. In case any section, paragraph or part of this chapter is for any reason declared invalid or unconstitutional by any court of last resort, every other section, paragraph or part shall continue in full force and effect. 132 James Worden et al Planning Board Recommendation: Favorable action with the following amendment: 195-20.2 be amended to add "The Town of North Andover Zoning Map will be amended in accordance with the passage of this Article 25 at Town Meeting." Vote Required: Two-thirds (2/3) vote Article 26: Citizen Petition- Historic Barn Overlay Map-WITHDRAWN Article 27: Citizen Petition-Amend General Bylaw 160-1 and 160-2. MOTION FAILED to amend the General By-Laws Chap. 160-1 and 160-2 to allow for trash removal of Brookside Townhomes, by making the following changes: Chapter 160: Solid Waste § 160-1: Weekly collection. The Division of Public Works shall each week collect the refuse and trash of: A. Residential units. (1) Each detached single-family residence and each multiple dwelling that: (a) Contains fewer than 4H+e ten living units; and (b) Is not part of any apartment or condominium complex containing eeten living units or more. (2) Notwithstanding the foregoing, the Town will provide customary residential trash pick-up for the residential units of Village Green at North Andover Condominium Trust, which are located on duly accepted public ways. Notwithstanding the forgoing, the Town will provide customary residential trash pickup for the owner-occupied Townhouse Homes of Andrew Circle and Brookside Homeowners Association. Townhouse Homes is a nonprofit organization of eight 44Rc4 residential units per building three 4944 buildings total. B. Each building used for commercial, business or industrial purposes where the amount of refuse produced is no more than eight thirty-gallon barrels per week and the building is not a commercial, business or industrial complex. § 160-2 Placement of refuse for pickup. Service will be provided only if the refuse and trash are placed on the side of the highway in front of said residence or multiple dwelling or building.Trash and refuse pick up will be at rear driveway of Brookside Homeowner Townhomes. FespeRse, gealrd-I ef Wealth sewiees WSPS and etheF public-ante eRteFpFises. Or take any other action relative thereto. Patrick Hennessy 133 Vote Required: Majority vote Article 28: Amend Zoning Bylaw— By adding Article 19 MBTA Multi-Family Housing Overlay District. MOTION PASSED BY A VOTE OF 535 IN THE AFFIRMATIVE AND 253 IN THE NEGATIVE to amend the Town of North Andover Zoning Bylaw, by adding, after Article 18, a new Article 19 MBTA Multi-Family Housing Overlay District to read as follows: ARTICLE 19 MBTA MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT PART 1. Purpose and Intent. §195-19.1 Purpose The purpose of the MBTA Multi-Family Housing Overlay District (Overlay District) is to comply with MGL c.40A, §3A. The Overlay District is also intended to pair a variety of housing opportunities with other development(s) that may provide goods, services, Open Space, and vibrant, walkable, pedestrian-and bicycle-friendly environments. Any development or redevelopment brought forth under Article 19 shall include an allowable residential component (townhouse(s) and/or multi-family residential homes). §195-19.2 Intent The intent of the Overlay District is to establish reasonable standards that permit and control mixed residential, commercial, governmental, institutional, and office Uses within the Overlay District in the Town of North Andover. Furthermore, it is the intent of this Overlay District to: A. Control the design of commercial and residential redevelopment along Routes 114 and 125 in such a manner that encourages sound site planning, appropriate land use, and economic redevelopment and to promote public health, safety, and welfare. B. Encourage production of a variety of housing sizes and typologies to provide equal access to new housing throughout the community for people with a variety of needs and income levels; C. Locate housing within walking distance of public transit to promote general public health, reduce the number of vehicular miles travelled, and support economic development, and meet community based environmental goals, including reducing greenhouse gases and improving air quality; 134 D. Establish requirements, standards, and guidelines, and ensure predictable, fair and cost- effective development review and permitting; E. Establish standards to allow context-sensitive design and creative site planning; F. Preserve Open Space by locating new housing within or adjacent to existing developed areas and infrastructure; G. Support public investment in public transit and pedestrian- and bike-friendly infrastructure; H. Minimize visual and functional conflicts between residential and nonresidential Uses within the Overlay District; I. Allow for a mix of Uses within a single Structure and first-floor commercial spaces, so long as any mixed-use proposal involves the development of townhouse(s) and/or multi- family residential homes; J. Accommodate a compatible mixture of townhouse(s) and/or multi-family residential homes with other allowable Uses which together complement existing adjoining commercial and residential Uses within the Route 114/125 transportation corridor; K. Implement requirements as an MBTA Community whereby the Town is identified as an Adjacent Community pursuant to the Compliance Guidelines, and in a manner consistent with the Town of North Andover's Action Plan for MBTA Communities, all as required under Section 3A of MGL c. 40A; L. Improve the gateway experience into North Andover along Routes 114 and 125; and M. Allow flexibility under Development Project Plan Approval in the development of tracts of land in accordance with the goals and objectives in the Town of North Andover Master Plan. §195-19.3 Definitions. For the purpose of this Article 19, the following definitions shall apply and shall supersede those set forth in Article 2. Capitalized terms used but not defined herein shall have the meanings set 135 forth in the Plan Approval Authority Rules and Regulations, or, if not defined therein, as set forth in Article 2. APPLICANT A person, business, or organization that applies for Development Project Plan Review, or Amended Plan Review, under this Article 19 MBTA Multi-Family Housing Overlay District. ADJACENT COMMUNITY An MBTA community that (i) has within its boundaries less than 100 acres of developable station area, and (ii) is not an adjacent small town. ARTIST'S STUDIO A space used by an artist for the creation of any visual art or craft, including but not limited to, painting, drawing, photography, sculpture, and pottery; of written works of fiction or nonfiction; or any performing art, whether for live or recorded performance, including music, dance, and theater. Retail sales of art produced on-site and arts instruction by the artist are allowable accessory uses. AS-OF-RIGHT PROJECT A Development Project of townhouse(s) and/or multi-family residential homes; and possibly other allowable nonresidential Use(s) under this Article 19, but without recourse to a special permit, variance, zoning amendment, waiver, or other discretionary zoning approval. All As-Of-Right Projects must contain an allowable residential component. BREWERY, DISTILLERY, and WINERY A small, independently owned facility in which alcoholic beverages produced on-site are bottled and sold, typically in conjunction with a bar, tavern, or restaurant use. This includes the substantial equivalent to breweries, distilleries, and wineries. COMPLIANCE GUIDELINES Compliance Guidelines for Multi-Family Zoning Districts Under Section 3A of the Zoning Act as further revised or amended from time to time. COMMUTER RAIL STATION Any MBTA commuter rail station with year-round, rather than intermittent, seasonal, or event-based, service. COWORKING SPACE 136 A building or portion thereof consisting of a shared office environment, which contains desks or other workspaces and facilities, including but not limited to, dedicated workstations, office suites, meeting rooms, event space, resource, libraries, and business or administrative support services, and is used by a recognized membership who share the site to interact and collaborate with each other. DESIGN GUIDELINES The Design Standards listed in Part 6 are applicable to all Projects within the Overlay District that are subject to Development Project Plan Approval by the Planning Boa rd. DEVELOPMENT PROJECT One or more Building(s) and/or Structure(s) that may be constructed at different times in accordance with Article 19, not each required to be developed on an independent lot, comprising of a stand-alone townhouse(s) and/or multi-family residential homes; with any permitted Use or mix of Uses provided for under this Article 19. Any proposed Development Project must include a permitted residential Use. A Development Project shall be identified on a Development Project Plan which is submitted to the Planning Board for Development Project Plan Review. DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PLAN A plan depicting a proposed Development Project for all or a portion of the Overlay District and which is submitted to the Planning Board for its review and approval in accordance with this Article 19. DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PLAN APPROVAL A determination, following the completion of a Development Project Plan Review, made in the form of a written decision by the Plan Approval Authority (PAA) finding that the proposed plan for the Development Project is in compliance with the standards and criteria for which a site located within the Overlay District must meet under the procedures established herein. DEVELOPMENT PROJECT PLAN REVIEW The review procedure established by this Article 19 and administered by the Plan Approval Authority. While similar to Site Plan Review as established in Article 8, Part 3 of the Zoning Bylaw, Development Project Plan Review as used and referenced in this Article 19 is a separate and distinct process not subject to Article 8, Part 3 of the Zoning Bylaw. DRIVEWAY or DRIVE LANE 137 A portion of the Overlay District designed for vehicular access to off-street parking or loading space or to a garage. For purposes of this Article 19, a Driveway or Drive Lane is distinguished from a "Roadway" as defined below. EOHLC The Executive Office of Housing and Livable Communities, the housing secretariat and organization within the Commonwealth of Massachusetts which was created by Chapter 7 of the Acts of 2023, and "Act to Create the Executive office of Housing and Livable Communities and to Rename the Executive Office of Economic Development," and which became effective on May 4, 2023 or any successor agency. FLOOR AREA RATIO The ratio of the floor area to the Overlay District land area, as determined by dividing the total Gross Floor Area of all existing Buildings and any Development Project proposed within the Overlay District pursuant to a Development Plan by the land area of the Overlay District. GOVERNING LAWS G.L. Chapter 40A, the State Zoning Act, as amended. GROSS DENSITY A units-per-acre density measurement that includes land occupied by public rights-of-way and any recreational, civic, commercial and other nonresidential uses. HOTEL, BOUTIQUE INN A small lodging facility with between 6 and 20 guest rooms that are rented to occupants on a daily basis for not more than 14 consecutive days. Access to each guest room shall be through an inside lobby supervised at all hours. LANDSCAPED BUFFER A planted area intended to provide, when mature, a visual screen around the perimeter of the Overlay District where it abuts a residential District. Landscaped buffers may include existing vegetation, new plantings and/or lawn areas. Fencing may form a part of the Landscaped Buffer or screening where appropriate or dictated by topography or other considerations. LANDSCAPING 138 Improvements to land to enhance its attractiveness and facilitate its use and enjoyment. Landscaping may include walks, terraces and the like, fencing, stone walls or other decorative walls, site furnishings, grading and reshaping of earth contours, planting, and lawn areas. Landscaping may also include existing natural areas indicated to remain and/or be renovated. LOT COVERAGE The percent of the Overlay District covered by Principal and Accessory Structures. Lot coverage does not include surface parking. MAKER SPACE A building or portions thereof used for on-site production of parts or finished products by individual or shared use of hand-tools, mechanical tools, and electronic tools. Maker Spaces may include space for design and prototyping of new materials, fabrication methodologies, and products, as well as space for packaging, incidental storage, sales, and distribution of such projects. Typical uses include but are not limited to the following: electronic goods; printmaking; leather products; jewelry and clothing/apparel; metal work; furniture; woodworking and cabinet shops; glass or ceramic production and paper design and production. M BTA Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority. MBTA COMMUNITY A city or town that is: (i) one of the 51 cities and towns as defined in section 1 of chapter 161A; (ii) one of the 14 cities and towns as defined in said section 1 of said chapter 161A; (iii) other served communities as defined in said section 1 of said chapter 161A; or (iv) a municipality that has been added to the Massachusetts Bay Transportation Authority under section 6 of chapter 161A or in accordance with any special law relative to the area constituting the authority. MIXED-USE DEVELOPMENT Development Project containing a mix of allowable residential Uses (townhouse(s) and/or multi-family); with allowable non-residential Uses as set forth in this Article 19., MULTI-FAMILY RESIDENTIAL USE A building with three (3) or more residential dwelling units or two (2) or more buildings on the same lot with more than one (1) residential dwelling unit in each building. 139 MBTA MULTI-FAMILY HOUSING OVERLAY DISTRICT A zoning district, in which townhouse and multi-family housing is allowed as-of-right. OPEN SPACE The portion of the Overlay District not occupied by Buildings, Parking Areas or Parking Garages, Roadways, Driveways and Drive Lanes, but which shall include, among other areas, all landscaped, patio areas and stormwater management facilities, all un-built areas, all sidewalks and walkways, and all swimming pools, tennis courts and other recreational facilities primarily open to the sky, whether or not landscaped. OVERLAY DISTRICT The North Andover MBTA Communities MBTA Multi-Family Housing Overlay District established in accordance with this Article 19. PAA RULES and REGULATIONS The rules and regulations of the PAA that may be adopted for the administration of Article 19, which may include but not be limited to defining the application and submittal requirements, fees, reimbursement for consultants, performance guarantees, and procedural requirements for any approvals required pursuant to Article 19. Such Rules and Regulations shall not take effect until filed with the Town Clerk. PARKING, STRUCTURED A structure in which vehicle parking is accommodated on multiple stories; a vehicle parking area that is underneath all or part of any story of a structure; or a vehicle parking area that is not underneath a structure, but is entirely covered, and has a parking surface at least eight feet below grade. Structured Parking does not include surface parking or carports, including solar carports. PARKING, SURFACE One or more parking spaces without a built structure above the space. A solar panel designed to be installed above a surface parking space does not count as a built structure for the purposes of this definition. PLANNING BOARD See Plan Approval Authority. PLAN APPROVAL AUTHORITY (PAA) For purposes of reviewing Development Project applications and issuing decisions on Development Projects within the Overlay District, the Planning Board shall be the Plan Approval Authority (PAA) and, consistent with MGL c. 40A, shall be the Special Permit 140 Granting Authority as provided herein, and the PAA is authorized to issue a Development Project Plan Approval and grant special permits to implement a Development Project. RESIDENTIAL DWELLING UNIT A single unit providing complete, independent living facilities for one or more persons, including permanent provisions for living, sleeping, eating, cooking, and sanitation. RECREATIONAL USES Active recreational uses, including but not limited to ball fields; and passive recreational uses, including but not limited to walking and bicycle paths. Amusements or motorized Uses shall not be considered eligible recreational uses. ROADWAY A main vehicular access corridor adjacent to the Overlay District, as referred to in §195- 19.29 herein. A Roadway is not a "Driveway" or "Drive Lane" as defined above. SECTION 3A Section 3A of the Zoning Act, G.L. c. 40A which provides, in part, that an MBTA Community shall have a zoning ordinance that provides for at least 1 district of reasonable size in which townhouses or multi-family housing is permitted as-of-right; provided, however, that such multi-family housing shall be without age restrictions and shall be suitable for families with children. For the purposes of this section, a district of reasonable size shall: (i) have a minimum gross density of 15 units per acre, subject to any further limitations imposed by Section 40 of Chapter 131 and title 5 of the state environmental code established pursuant to Section 13 of Chapter 21A; and (ii) be located not more than 0.5 miles from a Commuter Rail Station, subway station, ferry terminal or bus station, if applicable. SPECIAL PERMIT GRANTING AUTHORITY The Special Permit Granting Authority shall include the Select Board, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Appeals, or zoning administrators as designated by the Zoning Bylaw for the issuance of special permits. SUBDISTRICT A specific and defined area of land within the Overlay District that is subject to specific requirements for allowable Uses and/or other requirements that may differ from the requirements for allowable Uses and/or other requirements in other specific and defined areas within the Overlay District. The boundaries and the names of the Subdistricts are referred to in § 195-19.8 herein. TOWNHOUSE RESIDENTIAL USE 141 An attached house in a row of three or more such houses capable of being sold as an independent dwelling with its own lot, as provided by this bylaw. UNDERLYING ZONING DISTRICT(S) The zoning district or districts otherwise established by the Zoning Bylaw and shown on the Zoning Map without regard to this Article 19. USE The purpose for which a Structure or land is used or intended to be used for those allowable purposes described in the Article 19. ZONING ACT G. L. Chapter 40A, §§ 1-17, as amended, or the State Zoning Act. ZONING BYLAW The Zoning Bylaw of the Town of North Andover, as amended. PART 2. Overlay District. §195-19.4 Establishment and Applicability The Town of North Andover shall establish the MBTA Communities MBTA Multi-Family Housing Overlay District, hereinafter, referred to as the Overlay District, pursuant to Section 3A of G.L. Chapter 40A. The Overlay District, having a land area of approximately 93 acres in size, is known as the MBTA Multi-Family Housing Overlay District is superimposed over the underlying zoning district(s), and is shown on the Zoning Map as set forth on the map entitled "MBTA Multi-Family Housing Overlay District Map," prepared by the Office of Community and Economic Development.This map is hereby made a part of the Zoning Bylaw and is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. §195-19.5 Establishment; Map. The Overlay District is an overlay district having land area of approximately 93 acres in size, as more particularly shown on the map entitled "MBTA Multi-Family Housing Overlay District Map", prepared by Merrimack Valley Planning Commission, dated February 2, 2024. This map is hereby made a part of the Zoning Bylaw and is on file in the office of the Town Clerk (the "MBTA Multi- Family Housing Overlay District Map"). The Town of North Andover Zoning Map will be amended upon passage of this Article 19 at Town Meeting as if independently voted upon. §195-19.6 Applicability and Relationship to Underlying Zoning District. 142 An Applicant proposing a Development Project may elect to proceed with the filing for a Development Project located within the Overlay District in accordance with the provisions of the Governing Laws and this Article 19. In such case, notwithstanding anything to the contrary in the Zoning Bylaw, such Development Project shall not be subject to any other provisions of the Zoning Bylaw, except where otherwise provided in this Article 19. §195-19.7 Underlying Zoning The Overlay District is an overlay district superimposed on the applicable Underlying Zoning Districts.The regulations for use, dimension, and all other provisions of the Zoning Bylaw governing the applicable Underlying Zoning District(s) and other applicable overlay districts shall remain in full force, except for those Development Projects undergoing development pursuant to this Article 19 MBTA Multi-Family Housing Overlay District. Within the boundaries of the Overlay District, a developer may elect either to develop a Development Project in accordance with the requirements of the Overlay District, develop a project under any other applicable overlay district, or to develop a project in accordance with requirements of the regulations for use. Uses proposed in the Underlying Zoning District(s) are governed by the requirements of the Underlying Zoning District. §195-19.8 Subdistricts The Overlay District contains two Subdistricts, each hereby established and all in the locations shown on the MBTA Multi-Family Housing Overlay District Map, including: (i) Subdistrict 1 North Andover Mall, containing approximately 34.65 acres and (ii) Subdistrict 2 Osgood Landing, containing approximately 57.68 acres, all as depicted on the Zoning Map. The purpose of Subdistrict 1 and Subdistrict 2 is to: (i) allow Development Projects which increase the efficiency of land use on land which is substantially developed area; (ii) to allow Development Projects which may include townhouse(s) and/or multi-family residential homes; or a mixture of allowable housing with complementary land uses such as, retail, offices, commercial services, and civic Uses; (iii) promote a diversity of housing types, emphasize and encourage pedestrian and bicycle circulation; and (iv) appropriately transitioning from commercial and residential properties abutting the Overlay District. PART 3. Administration, Enforcement. §195-19.9 Administration Authority The provisions of this Article 19 shall be administered by the Planning Board, as the PAA, except as otherwise provided herein. 143 §195-19.10 Enforcing Authority; Building permit required. This Article 19 shall be enforced by the Building Commissioner, except as otherwise provided herein. No Structure shall be constructed, reconstructed, enlarged, altered, moved, removed or demolished as part of a Development Project governed by this Article 19 without obtaining a building permit. PART 4. Permitted Uses. §195-19.11 Development Project. Overview. A Development Project proposed pursuant to this Article 19 shall be submitted for Development Project Plan Review along with a Development Project Plan consistent with the provisions of Article 19: MBTA Multi-Family Housing Overlay District. The following Uses are permitted, as more specifically described below: §195-19.12 Permitted Uses. In the Overlay District, no land shall be used and no Building or Structure shall be reconstructed, erected, altered or used for any other purpose than of one or more of the following Uses described below. A. As-of-Right Project.The following Uses shall be permitted as-of-right in Subdistrict 1 and Subdistrict 2 upon issuance of a Development Project Plan Approval pursuant to the provisions of this Article 19. An As-Of-Right Project shall include a Townhouse Residential Use and/or a Multi-Family Residential Use; and may or may not include one or more of the following allowable non-residential uses: 1. Recreational Uses; 2. Maker Space; 3. Coworking Space 4. Open Space; 5. Retail sales establishments, of no more than 15,000 square feet of Gross Floor Area; 6. Restaurants, cafes, or other establishments serving food and/or beverages, establishments of no more than 15,000 square feet of Gross Floor Area; 144 7. Brewery, Distillery, and/or Winery, of no more than 15,000 square feet of Gross Floor Area; 8. Personal service establishments; 9. Public Buildings or Uses and public service corporations; 10. Veterinary hospital or kennel; 11. Professional Offices, including, but not limited to, banks (including ATMs), real estate offices, insurance offices, physician offices, clinics, dentists, attorneys, architects, engineers or accountants; 12. Business Offices, including, but not limited to banks (including ATMs whether attached or detached) and financial institutions; 13. Uses exempt by statute (MGL c. 40A, § 3); 14. Artist's studios, galleries or museums; 15. Solar Energy Systems, in accordance with Article 8 Part 12; 16. Parking accessory to any of the above permitted Uses, including surface, garage- under, and structured parking (e.g., parking garages) and surface parking accessory to any permitted Uses in the Overlay District; 17. Driveways, sidewalks, parking lots, stormwater facilities, utilities, equipment and infrastructure, signage and similar ancillary improvements supporting any permitted Uses in the Overlay District; and 18. Any Accessory Use customarily incident to any of the above permitted Uses, provided that such Accessory Use shall not be injurious, noxious, or offensive to the neighborhood. B. Uses by Special Permit. Applications for special permits for Article 19 and all other necessary special permits shall be submitted and reviewed concurrently with the Development Project Plan. The following Uses may be allowed in the Overlay District by granting of a special permit 145 pursuant to Article 8, Part 3, and §195-10.7 of the zoning bylaw, so long as each proposed development project contains at least one permitted residential Use (townhouse(s) and/or multi-family residential homes), and one or more of the following: 1. Retail sales establishments, of more than 15,000 square feet of Gross Floor Area; or grocery stores of more than 25,000 square feet of Gross Floor Area; 2. Restaurants, cafes, or other establishments serving food and/or beverages, establishments of more than 15,000 square feet of Gross Floor Area; 3. Brewery, Distillery, and/or Winery, of more than 15,000 square feet of Gross Floor Area; 4. Assisted living units and facilities, independent elderly housing, congregate housing, nursing and convalescent homes; continuing care retirement center; 5. Hotel, Boutique Inn, including customary accessory uses associated with hotel use such as spa, restaurant, conference room, banquet facilities; 6. Halls, clubs, theaters, or other places of indoor amusement or assembly, including but not limited to arenas, theaters, indoor ice skating facility, and indoor recreation, fitness, and health care facility. Adult uses shall be expressly prohibited; including but not limited to: Adult Bookstore, Adult Cabaret, Adult Motion-Picture Theater, Adult Paraphernalia Store, Adult Use, Adult Video Store; 7. Retail Plaza not to exceed 150,000 square feet of Gross Floor Area, where any single user cannot exceed 65, square feet of gross floor area; 8. Technical office for research and development, including laboratory and research facilities; 9. Private school for profit; 10. Incubator or business park; 11. Manufacturing; 12. Medical Center; 146 13. Commuter Rail Station; 14. Halls, clubs, theaters, or other places of indoor amusement or assembly, including but not limited to arenas, theaters, indoor ice skating facility, and indoor recreation, fitness, and health care facility, establishments of greater than 20,000 square feet of Gross Floor Area; 15. Accessory Uses and Accessory Buildings customarily incidental to the Uses above. §195-19.13. Other Uses. All other Uses are hereby expressly prohibited; except Uses which are substantially similar in character to the permitted Uses enumerated above in §§ 195-19.12, as determined by the PAA, which shall be treated as requiring a special permit to be issued by the PAA. §195-19.14. Provisions for Affordable Housing A. Developments requiring Development Project Plan Review and Development Project Plan Approval in accordance with Article 19 are subject to Article 8 Supplementary Regulations, Part 13 Inclusionary Housing Requirement of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw, except for the requirements for granting of a special permit. Compliance with inclusionary zoning requirements will be reviewed during Development Project Plan Review. B. If EOHLC determines in writing that the Town has not shown the requirement for 15% of the total housing units in the development subject to the Inclusionary Housing Requirement bylaw to be economically feasible, at least 10% of the dwelling units in any Development Project, or an alternatively higher percentage that EOHLC determines to be economically feasible, shall be Affordable Housing Units compliant with Article 8 Supplementary Regulations, Part 13 Inclusionary Housing Requirement of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw, except for the requirements for granting of a special permit. §195-19.15. Criteria for Special Permit Approval by Plan Approval Authority. A. Any Development Project component for which a special permit is required to be issued by the PAA, as Special Permit Granting Authority pursuant to MGL c. 40A, §9 shall only be issued in accordance with the requirements of this § 195-19.15. B. The PAA may grant a special permit within the framework of this Article 19 only after holding a public hearing, which must be held within 65 days after the Applicant files for 147 such special permit. Once the application is deemed complete, the Planning Department will forward one copy of the application to the Town Clerk. An application will not be deemed complete until all required information and fees are submitted. The time periods set forth in this Zoning Bylaw and MGL c. 40A will not start until the application has been deemed complete and submitted to the Town Clerk. C. The PAA shall not approve any such application for a special permit unless it finds that in its judgment all the following conditions are met: 1. The specific site is an appropriate location for such a Use, Structure or condition; 2. The Use as developed will not adversely affect the neighborhood; 3. There will be no nuisance or serious hazard to vehicles or pedestrians; 4. Adequate and appropriate facilities will be provided for the proper operation of the proposed Use; 5. With regard to a special permit, the Plan Approval Authority shall not grant any Special Permit unless it makes a specific finding that the Use is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this Zoning Bylaw; and 6. The Use for which the special permit is sought complies with the dimensional and other criteria described in Parts 6 through 7 of this Article 19 unless otherwise waived as provided therein. D. In approving a special permit, the Plan Approval Authority may attach conditions and safeguards only to the portion of the Development Project requiring a special permit as are deemed necessary to protect the neighborhood, such as, but not limited to, the following: 1. Requirements of front, side, or rear yards to the perimeter of the Overlay District greater than the minimum required by this bylaw; 2. Requirements of front, side, or rear yards to property lot lines greater than the minimum required by this bylaw; 3. Requirements of screening parking areas or other parts of the premises from adjoining premises outside of the Overlay District or from a public street, by walls, fences, planting, or other devices as specified by the Plan Approval Authority; 148 4. Modification of the exterior features or appearances of the Structure; 5. Limitation of size, number of occupants, method or time of operation, or extent of facilities; and 6. Regulation of number, design and location of access drives or other traffic features if not otherwise shown on the Development Project Plan; 7. The Special Permit Granting Authority, at its discretion, may include conditions regarding post project studies, such as parking monitoring reports, photometric studies that compare actual results verse proposed results, traffic studies to compare actual trips verse proposed trip counts, or studies to monitor other potential impacts on the surrounding area. E. Special permits granted under the provisions contained herein shall be deemed to have lapsed after a two-year period from the date on which the special permit was granted unless substantial use or construction has commenced (in the case of a phased Development Project, this includes the substantial use or commencement of construction any phase of the Development Project). If the Applicant can show good cause why substantial use or construction has not commenced within the two-year period, the Plan Approval Authority, at its discretion, may extend the special permit for an additional one-year period. Included within the two-year period stated above is the time required to pursue or await the determination of an appeal from the provisions of the bylaw. F. The Plan Approval Authority shall also apply the same dimensional, design and other criteria described in Parts 6 through 7 of this Article 19 as applied to As-of-Right Projects unless otherwise waived as provided therein. G. Within 90 days following the date of the close of the public hearing, the Plan Approval Authority shall take final action in the matter in order to issue a special permit provided for in this Article 19 in accordance with the provisions of MGL c. 40A. H. Filing of decision; appeal. 1. A special permit granted under the provisions of this bylaw shall not take effect until the Town Clerk certifies on a copy of the decision that 20 days have elapsed without filing of an appeal or that any appeal filed has been dismissed or denied, and the 149 certified decision has been recorded at the owner's expense in the Essex County Registry of Deeds indexed in the grantor index under the name of the record owner, and noted on the owner's certificate of title; and 2. The appeal of a special permit granted or denied hereunder shall be made in accordance with the provisions of MGL c.40A § 17. I. At the discretion of the PAA, an Applicant seeking approval of a Development Project including both As-of-Right Projects as well as Uses requiring a special permit may combine such applications for Development Project Plan Review and a special permit(s) into a single application, and the PAA may combine both hearings and issue a single decision on such a combined Development Project, provided that all requirements for the As-of-Right Project are complied with in accordance with this Article 19, and with respect to Uses allowed by special permit, are complied with in accordance with MGL c. 40A. PART 5. Development Project Phasing. The PAA, as a condition of any Development Project Plan Approval, may require an Applicant to establish and comply with additional requirements beyond those set forth in the Development Project's construction management and phasing plan to mitigate any extraordinary adverse impacts from phased construction on nearby properties. PART 6. General Design Guidelines §195-19.16. Intent. In order to ensure high-quality development within the Overlay District and to ensure design that respects the built and natural character of North Andover, the following Design Guidelines are established. These Design Guidelines provide goals and standards that are intended to be flexible, and applied by the Plan Approval Authority as appropriate to a Development Project undergoing Development Project Plan Review to enable the revitalization of the purpose of this Overlay District. While these Design Guidelines apply to all site improvements including but not limited to Buildings and Structures, it is not the intent of this section to prescribe or proscribe use of materials or methods of construction regulated by the State Building Code, but rather to enhance the appearance of the built environment within the Overlay District. In the case of inconsistency between the Development Project Plan and applicable federal and state law, including without limitation the State Building Code or life safety codes and these Design Guidelines, federal and state laws shall govern. In the course of reviewing a Development Project during Development Project Plan Review, the PAA shall have discretion in the 150 application of these Design Guidelines to the Development Project and may waive strict adherence to any of these Design Guidelines, in finding that the Development Project is consistent with the purpose and intent of this Article 19. §195-19.17. Building and Structure placement. Consideration shall be taken in the placement of Buildings and Structures in the Overlay District to: A. Provide for a Landscaped Buffer of Buildings and Structures to residential Districts adjacent to the Overlay District. Such buffering may include, but is not limited to: Landscaping, screening materials, natural barriers, fencing, and related measures; B. Dwelling Units may be situated in a single Structure or in multiple Structures. C. Nonresidential Uses are preferred, but not required, to be located in Buildings containing residential uses as long as the nonresidential Use and Building are designed to complement the primary residential use. D. For Buildings which include a mix of residential and nonresidential Uses, the Dwelling Units in such Buildings shall be situated over the allowed nonresidential space. Buildings may also be constructed which contain either solely residential uses or solely nonresidential Uses; E. Development Projects shall appropriately screen rooftop equipment to minimize visual impacts; F. Orient Buildings to any adjacent usable Open Space, with access to the Building opening onto or accessible to the usable Open Space. G. Provide street trees with tree grates or in planter strips, using appropriate species to provide summer shade. Species should be native, resistant to salt and drought, and be tolerant of urban conditions; H. Orient Structures to provide pedestrian entrances to any adjoining sidewalks; I. Locate trash collection and dumpster locations in appropriate locations, screened to avoid adverse impacts on neighboring properties to the Overlay District. Within a Development Project, the containment of all solid waste storage and handling within the Building(s) of the Development Project is encouraged; and 151 J. Locate any loading docks or areas associated with the Development Project to minimize (visual and operational) impacts on the site and on neighboring properties to the Overlay District. §195-19.18. Open Space. A. Create Open Space parks within the Development Project which are programmed to encourage outdoor use, with benches, street furniture and pedestrian scale lighting which is Dark Sky compliant; B. Enhance existing wetland values within the Overlay District, including preservation or restoration of buffer zones wherever possible; C. Use landscape materials that are native, sustainable, requiring minimal irrigation or fertilizer; D. Encourage alternative and green paving materials to minimize stormwater run-off; and E. Encourage the location of Open Space areas which are appropriate for outdoor use, with dense screening of Open Space areas to buffer such areas from visual and noise impact. §195-19.19. Building Massing/Articulation. Consideration shall be made in the design and massing of Buildings in order to: A. Avoid unbroken Building facades longer than 100 feet. Buildings shall not be longer than 280 feet in length, unless waived by the PAA. In approving Building lengths that exceed 280 feet, the PAA must find that pedestrian circulation is enhanced by the provision of archways, passageways, or other similar throughways; B. Foster integration of Uses in mixed-use Buildings where appropriate, so long as the overall project includes townhouse(s) and/or multi-family residential homes; C. Provide a variety of Building Heights and varied roofline articulation for Buildings and Structures within the Overlay District; and D. Orient Buildings on corners to the corner and public street fronts, where practical. Parking and automobile access shall be located away from the corners, where practical. 152 §195-19.20. Building Appearance and Treatment. To the extent not inconsistent with or preempted by the State Building Code, the following shall be considered as applicable: A. Architecture should demonstrate the cohesive planning of the development and present a clearly identifiable design feature throughout. It is not intended that buildings be totally uniform in appearance or that designers and developers be restricted in their creativity, rather: 1. Cohesion and identity should be demonstrated in similar Building scale or mass; 2. Consistent use of facade materials; similar ground-level detailing, color or signage; 3. Consistency in functional systems such as Roadway or pedestrian-way surfaces, signage, and Landscaping; and 4. The framing of outdoor Open Space and linkages, or a clear conveyance in the importance of various Buildings and features on the site. B. Preferred exterior Building siding materials include brick, stone, wood, cement and composite materials and other types of exterior siding materials upon a determination by the PAA that the quality of such siding will not detract from the aesthetics of the proposed Buildings. C. New Buildings. The design of new Buildings shall incorporate one or more of the following architectural features such as: 1. Transom or clerestory windows above entrances, display windows and projected bay windows are encouraged within commercial and retail developments. 2. For upper stories (floors 2 and above), multiple-paned windows that divide large areas of glass into smaller parts shall be used. 3. Incorporate Building entry treatments that are arched or framed and protect people from the elements. 4. Non-reflective storefront windows and transoms; architectural detailing on the first floor; and detailing at the roofline. 5. Ground floor: transparent, open facades for commercial Uses at street level; 153 6. Middle floors: architectural features may include change in materials and color and/or texture that enhance specific elements of the Building and break up massing; and 7. Top floors. Clearly distinguish tops of Buildings from the facade walls by including detail elements such as steep gables with overhangs, parapets and cornices. §195-19.21. Development Environment. A. Pedestrian Open Spaces and entrances. 1. Entries for residential uses on the street (rather than from the rear of the property); 2. Landscaped space and pedestrian connectivity shall be designed and located to provide sufficient and safe access throughout the development and/or abutting residential neighborhoods. An alternative to a sidewalk, such as an asphalt path or trail, which better serves the purpose of connecting Development Project elements and the community, may also be used; 3. Sidewalks shall be surfaced with concrete, brick, or stone materials unless waived by the PAA; minimum width shall be five feet unless waived by the PAA; and 4. Benches for seating shall be provided near retail entrances and at bus stops. At bus stops, such benches shall offer protection from the weather. B. Commercial uses shall be designed and operated, and hours of operation limited where appropriate, to minimize impacts on adjoining residential uses from traffic or late-night activity. §195-19.22. Sustainable Design The proposal for the build environment should reflect thoughtful consideration of a broad range of sustainability goals. Such design should be consistent with and further the goals of the Town. In determining whether the intent of this Section has been satisfied, the Planning Board shall consider he extent to which the design plan incorporates the following: A. Low Impact Development for Stormwater Design. Low impact development relies on natural features (indigenous to the site or bio-designed) to protect water quality and encourage on-site infiltration of stormwater. Such measures may include use of natural drainage flow paths, minimization of the creation of impervious surfaces (through 154 building clustering, minimizing size and footprint of buildings and paved areas, use of pervious surfaces where practical). B. Energy Efficiency and Clean Energy Usage. Use of energy efficient appliances and HVAC systems is desired. All-electric buildings, with no fossil-fuel usage, and the use of more sustainable forms or energy production, such as geothermal and solar, are encouraged. C. Energy Efficient Building Design. The building envelope and components (Building framing, insulation, windows, HVAC systems) should be designed to maximize energy conservation. D. Building layout. The arrangement of building on the site and the accompanying infrastructure minimizes impervious surface area and minimizes contiguous open space for both residents and wildlife. E. Ways to Minimize Greenhouse Gas Emissions. Maintaining or proposing new vegetation to maximize carbon sequestration on site. Selection of HVAC systems and appliances to encourage use of renewable energy sources. Construction design to minimize emissions from construction vehicles. F. Other green building, energy efficiency, sustainability measures. The applicant may propose other measures that fit within the broad rubric of sustainable site planning, design, and construction. §195-19.23. Landscaping. The landscape design shall strive to provide greenery so that streets and access drives are lined with shade trees, large paved areas are visually divided and screened and buffers are provided within and around the Development Project. Said landscape design shall be prepared and stamped by a registered landscape architect. Landscaping criteria are as follows: A. Native trees and shrubs as listed by the Massachusetts Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife.; B. Provide hedges or continuous shrubs to screen parking areas from streets, where practical; C. Landscape screening shall consist of planting, including evergreens, the plantings to be of such height, depth as needed to sufficiently screen from view of abutting residential areas any unshielded light source, either inside or outside; 155 D. All Buildings shall have foundation Landscaping, where practical; E. All islands and landscape areas shall be of a minimum width and size to support healthy plant growth; F. All open areas, exclusive of areas to remain in an existing natural state, shall be landscaped, utilizing both natural and man-made materials such as indigenous grasses, trees, shrubs, and attractive paving materials and outdoor furniture; G. Deciduous trees shall be placed along new and existing streets and ways. Street trees shall be located every 30 feet on center along both sides of the Roadway within the Overlay District, or every 40 feet where trees are adjacent to parallel parking; H. Outdoor lighting shall be considered in the Landscaping plan and requires the submission of a photometric lighting plan. Cutoff shields shall be used to minimize glare and light spillover onto abutting property. Ornamental streetlights, 16 feet maximum height on minor roads and 24 feet maximum height on major roads; I. Preservation of existing vegetation or tree-lined areas shall be maintained where possible; and J. Landscaped, required Open Space and green areas, in addition to serving as visual amenities shall be employed to reduce the rate and volume of stormwater runoff compared to pre-development conditions; for that reason, Department of Environmental (DEP) Stormwater best management practices and other measures to minimize runoff and improve water quality shall be implemented. §195-19.24. Lighting. A. All lighting used to illuminate residential and commercial parking lots, loading bay or Driveway shall have underground wiring and shall be so arranged that all direct rays from such lighting falls entirely within the parking, loading or Driveway area; B. All outdoor lighting shall be designed so as not to adversely impact surrounding uses and residential properties, while also providing a sufficient level of illumination for access and security purposes. Such lighting shall not blink, flash, oscillate or be of unusually high intensity of brightness; 156 C. Parking areas shall be illuminated to provide appropriate visibility and security during hours of darkness; D. Any outdoor lighting fixture newly installed or replaced shall be shielded so that it does not produce direct light spillover beyond the Overlay District boundaries except for purposes of public safety, and shall be directed toward the object or area to be illuminated. Light shall be directed away from residences; E. Lighting of the Overlay District shall be adequate at ground level for the protection and safety of the public in regard to pedestrian and vehicular circulation. The glare from the installation of outdoor lights and illuminated signs shall be contained on the property and shall be shielded from abutting properties, except as may be necessary for public safety purposes; F. Lighting in display windows to illuminate the sidewalk is recommended; G. Architectural lighting to complement the architecture of the Structure, including transparent windows allowing views into and out of the Structure; H. Fixtures that produce glare or that spill light to adjoining sites are prohibited; and I. Installation of pedestrian light fixtures as part of a Development Project's sidewalk improvements is strongly encouraged. §195-19.25. Parking Lot Landscaping. A. Parking areas and lots shall use Landscaping and terracing to break up large areas of pavement. The following minimum screening and Landscaping requirements shall apply for all lots with more than six parking spaces where the edge of the lot abuts a property adjacent to the Overlay District: 1. A strip of land at least six feet wide (may be part of required yard setbacks) with trees or shrubs densely planted, to create at least an impervious screen, at least four feet high at the time of planting and which are of a type that may be commonly expected to form a year-round impervious screen at least five feet high within three years; 2. If a natural screen as described in Subsection A(1) above cannot be attained, consideration shall be given to installing a wall orfence of uniform appearance at least five feet high above finished grade. Such a wall and/or fence may be perforated, provided that not more than 25% of the face is open; and 157 3. All required screening, as described in Subsection A(1) and (2) above, shall be maintained in good condition at all times. Such screening may be interrupted by entrances or exits, and shall have no signs attached thereto other than those permitted in the Overlay District. B. For all off-street parking areas of 18 or more spaces the following criteria shall also apply: 1. On at least three sides of the perimeter of an outdoor parking lot, there shall be planted at least one tree for every 30 linear feet. In the interior part of an outdoor parking lot where two rows of parking spaces containing a total of twelve or more parking spaces face each other, a landscaped Open Space not less than six feet in width shall be provided. The landscaped strip may be provided either: a. Between the rows of parking spaces parallel to the aisle; or b. In two or more strips parallel to the spaces and extending from the aisle serving one row of spaces to the aisle serving the other row of spaces; and 2. Trees required by this subsection shall be at least 2.5 inches in diameter at a height four feet above the ground at time of planting and shall be of a species characterized by suitability and hardiness for location in a parking lot. To the extent practicable, existingtrees shall be retained and used to satisfythis section. Native trees and shrubs as described by the Massachusetts Natural Heritage & Endangered Species Program Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife shall be planted wherever possible. §195-19.26. Pedestrian Amenities and Recreation. Development shall include the following components: A. A Development Project Plan should maximize pedestrian transit-oriented development. Specifically, they should use "traffic-calming" techniques liberally; provide networks for pedestrians as good as the networks for motorists; provide pedestrians and bicycles with shortcuts as alternatives to travel along high-volume streets within the Overlay District; provide long-term, covered bicycle parking areas; incorporate transit-oriented design features; and establish travel demand management programs at employment centers; B. Pedestrian-oriented features such as walkways, pergolas, outdoor sitting plazas, landscaped Open Space, drop-off areas, and recreational facilities shall be encouraged in the development of the Development Project Plan, and bike racks shall be provided in appropriate locations throughout the Overlay District; and 158 C. Tree-lined or otherwise appropriately landscaped pedestrian paths and walkways shall link together areas designated as Open Space within the Overlay District, and wherever possible, to adjoining public areas. §195-19.27. Signage Associated with Residential Uses. A. Signs for the residential components of the Development Project Plan shall be limited to three types of signs: name of residential project, orientation and direction, and identification of common Building spaces. At each principal entrance to the residential Development Project, only one sign identifying only the name and address of the Development Project shall be permitted. Signs shall be made of natural materials, or have a natural appearance, and may not be interiorly illuminated. The PAA shall require the Applicant to submit a signage master plan showing the overall design, location, size and material for all proposed signs within the Development Project. B. The following signs are prohibited in the Overlay District: roof signs, interiorly illuminated and ground signs (except those associated with the Development Project entrance). §195-19.28. Signage Associated with Nonresidential and Mixed-Uses. The PAA shall approve signage within the Mixed-Use Development components of the Overlay District as part of the Development Project Plan Review process. One sign will be permitted at the principal entrance(s) to a nonresidential portion of the Development Project. The sign shall be limited to identifying the name and address of the Development Project. A. One sign per nonresidential Use is permitted. The attached or hanging sign shall not exceed, in total area, more than 10% of the dimensional elevation of the commercial 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 Zoning Bylaw; B. For premises having multiple occupants, a single sign identifying those occupants is permitted. The total area of attached signs, including this one, shall not exceed 10% of wall area; C. Temporary unlighted signs inside windows, occupying not more than 20% of the area of the window, requires no sign permit; D. Building directories shall be located inside of the Building; 159 E. 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; F. Design standards for signs: 1. These standards are not mandatory. 2. Sign content normally should not occupy more than 40% of the sign background, whether a signboard or a Building element. G. Environmental relationship. 1. Overhanging signs should be used only in such circumstances as on side streets where overhanging positioning is necessary for visibility from a major street; 2. Sign brightness should not be excessive in relation to background lighting levels, e.g., averaging not in excess of 100 foot-lamberts and not in excess of 20 foot-lamberts in unlighted outlying areas. H. Building relationship. 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. Clutter should be avoided by not using support brackets extending above the sign or guy wires and turnbuckles. I. Sign master plans. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary to the language contained in §§ 195-19.27 and 195-19.28, an Applicant may, in lieu of seeking compliance with the sign provisions described, propose a master signage plan to be permitted within the Overlay District by the PAA.All new signage in the Overlay District shall be in compliance with such master signage plan approved by the PAA. At its option, the Applicant shall submit, as part of its initial Development Project Plan Review filing, a master signage plan for approval by the Planning Board establishing allowances, requirements, and limitations for all new signage within the Overlay District. The master signage plan, as may be updated and revised with the approval of the Planning Board, shall, with respect to both existing and future signs, specify all applicable sign types, dimensions, locations, materials, quantities and other as may be requested by the PAA in the course of Development 160 Project Plan Review to confirm that the master signage plan, once implemented, consists of a single coordinated and clear plan for signage within the Overlay District which generally conforms to the guidelines described in §§195-19.27 and 195-19.28 as applicable. Upon approval by the Planning Board, the master signage plan shall become the sole governing source of standards and requirements for all new signage within the Overlay District under this bylaw. Sign permits for any sign meeting these established standards may be issued by the Building Inspector upon approval of the master signage plan by the Planning Board. §195-19.29. Roadways Private Roadways shall be allowed in the Overlay District. A. While Roadway surface widths maybe narrower than widths associated with a traditional subdivision, the durability of private Roadway surfaces and sub surfaces within the Overlay District should be designed based on standard engineering principles. Waivers of the following standards may be granted when appropriate. The following criteria apply: Roadway Criterion Minimum Maximum Minimum ROW width (feet) 50 60 Minimum pavement width (feet) 18 26 Minimum center line curve radius (feet) 225 250 Minimum tangent length between reverse curves (feet) 150 150 Minimum intersection corner curb radius (feet) 40 40 Minimum horizontal and vertical site distance (feet) 200 250 Center line profile grade— maximum 8% 7% Center line profile grade— minimum 1% 1% Vertical curve - minimum length (feet) 100 100 Vertical curve: K value—crest 30 30 Vertical curve: K value - sag 40 40 40 Pavement cross slope - normal crown 3% 3% 161 Roadway Criterion Minimum Maximum Maximum superelevation 6% 6% B. The PAA shall encourage narrow pavement widths for traveled ways when appropriate. Pavement widths for traveled ways (excluding on-street parking spaces) shall not be less than 18 feet or more than 26 feet for two-way traffic, or less than 14 feet for one-way traffic.The PAA will have discretion to waive these standards when considering public safety and circulation issues, but under no circumstance shall vehicular ways be less than 14 feet wide. C. Parking and vehicle access: 1. Provide for continuous sidewalks that are minimally broken within a block by vehicular access. 2. Unstructured surface parking areas facing Route 114/125 frontages are discouraged. 3. Parking areas shall be set back from Structures, property lines and internal ways by a minimum of 10 feet. 4. Multipurpose parking areas paved with unit pavers are encouraged (i.e., areas that serve both parking and public Open Space needs). D. On cul-de-sac turnarounds and at intersections, vertical granite curbing shall be required. Vertical granite curb inlets with curb transition sections shall be required at the back of catch basins, on grades over 6%, and at the intersections with arterial streets. E. All two-way traveled ways shall provide a pedestrian sidewalk of a minimum six-foot width on both sides of the Roadway. All sidewalks shall be of standard concrete or brick set in concrete and are encouraged where applicable. Minor ways may provide a pedestrian sidewalk on a minimum of one side of the Roadway. On cul-de-sac turnarounds and at intersections, vertical granite curbing shall be required. Vertical granite curb inlets with curb transition sections shall be required at the back of catch basins, on grades over 6%, and at the intersections with arterial streets. F. Crosswalks with handicap-accessible curb cuts shall be provided at all intersections. All crosswalks and curb cuts shall comply with applicable requirements of the Massachusetts 162 Architectural Access Board (MAAB) and/or Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) requirements. G. Streetscape elements shall be encouraged, including: 1. Sidewalks and crosswalks as noted above; 2. Ornamental streetlights, 16 feet maximum height on minor roads, 24 feet maximum height on major roads; 3. Brick, concrete or other specialty pavements at Building entrances; 4. Ornamental fences of less than 30 inches in height, when appropriate; 5. Ornamental bollards to direct pedestrian traffic and define public space. §195-19.30. Storm drainage. A. Stormwater drainage systems shall be subject to the most recent Massachusetts laws, regulations, polices and guidelines, including but not limited to the DEP Stormwater Management Policy, as amended,the EPA Municipal Separate Storm Sewer System (MS4) minimum control measures, as well as local bylaws. B. The design should incorporate design features within a comprehensive stormwater management plan to minimize stormwater runoff. C. The design, construction and maintenance of stormwater systems shall be consistent with the following: 1. Detention/Retention basin side slopes. Basin area side slopes shall be kept as close as possible to natural land contours; i.e., 10% or less wherever possible. A maximum 3:1 side slope shall be constructed for the interior of the basin areas. For security purposes, fencing may be required by the PAA. Drainage basins shall be designed to facilitate access for maintenance vehicles and personnel; 2. Drainage easements. If it is necessary to carry drainage across lots within the Development Project, storm drainage easements may be provided, of such width and construction as will be adequate to accommodate the volume and velocity of the run- off. However, no such easement, if granted shall be less than 30 feet in width. If a 163 proposed drainage system would carry water across land outside the Development Project boundaries to an approved outfall, appropriate drainage rights shall be secured by the Applicant at the Applicant's expense, and shall be referenced on the Development Project Plan; 3. Discharging runoff directly into rivers, streams, watercourses, or enlarging the volume, rate or further degrading the quality of existing discharges/runoff is prohibited; 4. Retention and detention ponds, and methods of overland flow may be used to retain, detain and treat the increased and accelerated runoff which the Development Project generates; 5. Water shall be released from detention ponds at a rate and in a manner approximating the existing conditions which would have occurred before the creation of the Overlay District; 6. Intermittent watercourses such as swales shall be vegetated; 7. The first one inch of runoff from impervious surfaces, such as rooftops and paved surfaces, shall be treated in the site of the Development Project, which treatment shall be more fully detailed during the stormwater peer review process of Development Project Plan Review; 8. Runoff from parking lots and streets shall be treated to remove oil and sediments. Catch basins shall be provided with hoods; in the alternative, drainage outfalls shall discharge to low-velocity "vegetated treatment" swales; 9. The use of drainage facilities and vegetated buffer zones as Open Space and conservation areas shall be encouraged; and 10. Neighboring properties shall not be affected by flooding from excessive runoff. §195-19.31. Water Facilities. A. Installation.The Applicant shall be responsible for installing water facilities, including, but not limited to, water supply, pipes, hydrants, hydrant markers,gates,valves, and all other related appurtenances, in accordance with the regulations and master plan of the Water Department. Any extension of an existing pipe and construction of new pipes requires 164 approval from the Water Department. Building service pipes and appurtenances from the system piping to the exterior line of the street right-of-way shall be constructed for each lot unless the Board of Health has approved individual wells. Said water facilities shall be shown on plans for each Development Project. B. Fire hydrants. Fire hydrants shall be required throughout the entire Development. Fire hydrants, with hydrant markers, shall be located not more than 500 feet apart, and within 100 feet of any building fire department connection (FDC); shall be approved, in writing, as to location by the Fire Chief and the DPW; and shall be shown on plans for each Development Project. C. Extensions. Reasonable provisions shall be made for extension of the water system and pipes to adjoining property, including installation of water gates. Appropriate easements may be required by the PAA as a condition of Development Project Plan Approval for a Development Project. §195-19.32. Sewers. A. Installation. The Applicant shall be responsible for connecting all lots to the public sewerage system unless there are legal, design or operational considerations, in which case alternative arrangements for sewage disposal, such as through the existing on-site sewage treatment plant or other methods permitted by law, may be utilized. If applicable, connection to the system shall require an approval from the DPW, and any other required approvals, including, but not limited to approvals issued by the Greater Lawrence Sanitary District, and, if applicable, a permit for extension/connection of the sewer system issued by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection's Division of Water Pollution Control. §195-19.33. Electric and communication lines. A. Installation. All electrical and communications lines shall be installed underground. Communications lines shall include, but not be limited to, telephone and community antenna television cable. B. Electric lines. The electrical power distribution shall be installed in accordance with the specifications of the Rules and Regulations of the Department of Public Works of the Town of North Andover in effect at the time of application. §195-19.34. Street Signs. 165 Street signs shall be installed at all intersections in conformity with the specifications of the Department of Public Works. The signposts at the intersection of each street with any other street shall have affixed thereto a sign designating such street as a private way. §195-19.35. Monuments. Monuments shall be four feet long, six-inch square concrete or granite, and shall be installed at all Roadway intersections, at all points of change in direction or at curvature of Roadways, at two property corners of all new lots and at any other points where, in the opinion of the Board, permanent monuments are necessary. A. Monument spacing. Monuments located in the street right-of-way shall be spaced so as to be within sight of each other, the sight lines being contained wholly within the street right-of-way limits. The maximum interval shall be 1,000 feet; B. Monument materials. Monuments shall be standard granite markers of not less than four feet in length and not less than five inches square, and shall have a drill hole in the center. If subsoil conditions prohibit installation of four-foot monuments, with advance approval by the Board, monuments meeting alternative specifications shall be installed. Monuments shall be set flush with the finished grade; and C. Monument certification. No permanent monuments shall be installed until all construction which would destroy or disturb the monuments is completed. Placement and location of bounds are to be certified by a registered professional land surveyor after installation of the street, and shall be shown on the "as-built" or record plans. § 195-19.36. Parking Requirements. Parking provided in the Overlay District, including structured parking, shall comply with these provisions and shall not be subject to any other provisions of the Zoning Bylaw. Regardless of these requirements, parking shall be designed and constructed to comply with all applicable disability access requirements including, but not limited to, the Americans with Disabilities Act. A. Required parking. Parking shall be provided for Uses according to Table 1, Required Parking, below, and shall be calculated for compliance purposes based on Uses reflected on the Development Project Plan. When application of the requirements set forth below results in a number that includes a fraction, the fraction shall be rounded up to the next whole number. Table 1 - Required Parking 166 Use Minimum Parking Required Multifamily Dwelling 1.75 per unit Townhouse 1.75 spaces per unit Restaurant, sit down (including 1 per 4 seats, plus 1 for every employee on Brewery, Distillery, and Winery) the largest shift Restaurant, limited service 1 per 200 square feet of net floor area Restaurant, drive-through 1 per 70 square feet of net floor area Retail and Personal Service, Artist's Studio, Gallery, Cultural Center or 5 spaces per 1,000 gross square feet Museum, Day-Care Center .35 per person (licensed capacity) Indoor Recreation, fitness, 2 per player or 1 per 3 persons permitted capacity Halls, clubs, theaters, or other places of indoor amusement or assembly, .35 per persons permitted capacity including but not limited to arenas, health care facility. Religious Uses .6 per seat 167 Assisted Living, Nursing and Convalescent, CCRC, Independent 0.6 spaces per unit Elderly Housing, Congregate Housing, Professional Offices, Business Offices, 2.5 spaces per 1,000 gross square feet and Research and Development Facility Public Building or Use 5 dedicated spaces Recreational Use: Passive (i.e. parks, 5 dedicated spaces picnic facilities) Recreational Use: Active (i.e., athletic 1 space per 4 persons based on the design fields) capacity of the facility B. On-street parking offset. Parking spaces within the Roadways and drive aisles within the Overlay District may be counted toward the minimum parking required pursuant to this section. C. Charging stations for electric, hybrid, or similar types of vehicles. Charging stations for electric, hybrid, or similar types of vehicles may be required, as appropriate, by the Building Code and/or the PAA as part of the Environmental Strategies program to be included in any application for Development Project Plan Approval. D. Bicycle parking. Bicycle parking may be required, as appropriate, by the PAA as part of the Environmental Strategies program to be included in any application for Development Project Plan Approval and shall also be addressed in the traffic management plan. E. Parking design and construction standards. The design and construction standards for parking shall be approved by the Planning Board in conjunction with the Development Project Plan Approval of a Development Project; such design and construction standards shall address the dimensions for parking spaces, Drive Lanes, Driveways, and landscape islands, and materials and specifications for paving, curbing, lighting, and Landscaping. Notwithstanding the foregoing, unless otherwise waived by the PAA, the minimum parking dimensions shall be: 1. For head-in parking spaces: a minimum of 9 feet by 18 feet, with 24-foot drive aisles; 2. For parallel end spaces: 8 feet by 22 feet; and 3. For parallel intermediate spaces: 8 feet by 20 feet. 168 F. Modification in parking requirements. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary herein, any minimum required or maximum permitted amount of parking may be modified by the Planning Board through the Development Project Plan Review process, if the Applicant can demonstrate that the modified amount of parking will not cause excessive congestion, endanger public safety, or that a modified amount of parking will provide positive environmental or other benefits, taking into consideration: 1. The availability of public or commercial parking facilities in the vicinity of the use being served; 2. Shared use of parking spaces serving other Uses having peak user demands at different times; 3. Age or other occupancy restrictions which are likely to resulting a lower level of auto usage; and 4. Such other factors, including the availability of valet parking, shuttle service, or a transportation management plan as may be considered by the Planning Board. Where such reduction is authorized, the Planning Board may impose conditions of Use or occupancy appropriate to such reductions. PART 7. Dimensional and Density Requirements §195-19.36. Dimensional requirements. Notwithstanding anything to the contrary in this Zoning Bylaw, the dimensional requirements applicable in the Overlay District, including all pre-existing Buildings in the Overlay District that have not been demolished, are as follows: A. Overlay-District-wide aggregate density requirements. Development Projects shall comply with the following requirements as applicable to a Development Project Plan for the Overlay District: 1. Maximum coverage, including buildings, driveways, and parking areas within the Overlay District: 70 % of total lot size. 2. Minimum lot size: 0. 3. Maximum building height: Subdistrict 1, North Andover Mall: 3 stories/35 feet. If 111 floor is a commercial use or parking garage: 4 stories/55 feet. 4. Maximum building height: Subdistrict 2: 4 stories/55 feet. 5. Maximum building coverage in the Overlay District: 30%. 6. Minimum Open Space requirements in the Overlay District: 30% of total lot size. 7. Floor area ratio in the Overlay District: 0.70. 169 8. Maximum dwelling units per acre: 15*. Up to a maximum of 17 dwelling units per acre by special permit if the Development Project includes a Mixed-Use Development. 9. Rear setback: 30 feet**, Side setback: 25 feet**, Front setback: 30 feet*** *A calculation of units per acre that results in the fractional or decimal equivalent of one-half(.50) or above shall be increased to the next highest whole number. ** additional 15 feet for side or rear setback required adjacent to residential districts (must be open space) *** The first 25' of front setback under this requirement shall be made to provide an effective visual buffer and no parking shall be permitted. This Multi-Family Overlay District shall be exempt from Footnote 1 on Table 2: Summary of Dimensional Requirements Table 2: Summary of Dimensional Requirements will be amended upon passage of this Article 19 at Town Meeting as if independently voted upon. PART 8. Application for Development Project Plan Review §195-19.37. Development Project Plan Review Process. The Development Project Plan Review process for an application for approval of a Development Project Plan under this article shall be governed by the following review procedures: A. Pre-application Conference. 1. Prior to the submission of a Development Project Plan, the Applicant, at its option, may confer with the Planning Board and Town planning staff to obtain information and guidance before beginning the formal application process. i. Overall Building envelope areas; ii. Approximate Building massing, showing heights; iii. Open Space and natural resource areas; and iv. General site improvements, groupings of Buildings, and proposed land uses. B. Submission and Approval of a Development Project Plan. The Applicant shall file a Development Project Plan accompanied by an application for Development Project Plan Review and application for special permit(s), if applicable, to the PAA for issuance of a Development Project Plan Approval prior to an application for a building permit. Review of a Development Project Plan shall follow the procedures of Subsection F and the PAA 170 Rules and Regulations that the Planning Board may adopt to govern Development Project Plan Review. An application for Development Project Plan Review shall include the following components unless waived by the Planning Board: 1. An Applicant for Development Project Plan Review shall file with the Planning Department an application form, fee, the Development Project Plan, an application for special permit(s), if applicable, and any additional information as may be required as described herein or as provided in PAA Rules and Regulations and/or instructions of the Planning Board. Once the application is deemed complete, the Planning Department will forward one copy of the application to the Town Clerk.An application will not be deemed complete until all required information and fees are submitted. The time periods set forth in this Zoning Bylaw will not start until the application has been deemed complete and submitted to the Town Clerk. 2. Drawings prepared at a scale of one-inch equals 40 feet or larger, or at a scale as approved in advance by the Town Planner. Revised plans shall contain a notation listing and describing all revisions, additions, and deletions made to the originally submitted plans and the date of each. 3. The application for Development Project Plan Review shall be accompanied by such plans and documents as may be required and set forth in the PAA Rules and Regulations. All site plans shall be prepared by a certified architect, landscape architect, and/or a civil engineer registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. All landscape plans shall be prepared by a certified landscape architect registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. All Building elevations shall be prepared by a certified architect registered in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts.All stormwater management plans and drainage calculations must be submitted with the stamp and signature of a professional engineer (PE) licensed to conduct such work in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. 4. The following information must be submitted along with the application: a. North arrow/location map. A North arrow and a location map showing surrounding Roadways and land uses adjacent to the site at a scale of one-inch equals 1,500 feet. The location map should show at least one intersection of two existing Town Roadways. b. Survey of lot/parcel. A boundary survey conforming to the requirements of the Essex County Registry of Deeds Office. The survey shall be dated and include any 171 revision made to the survey or site plan. Any change in the survey shall be recorded before site plan approval may be granted. c. Name/Description of Development Project.The name of the development and the names,addresses and telephone numbers of the project listing tenants(if known), land uses, development phases, or other pertinent information necessary to evaluate the Development Project Plan. d. A narrative describing how the proposed Building(s), anticipated land uses, site design, parking, circulation, Landscaping and other features conform to and the purpose of this article. e. Easements/Legal conditions within the Development Project lot(s) and abutting thereon. Identification of existing and proposed easement(s) or legal encumbrances that are related to the site's physical development, and a listing of any condition(s) placed upon the site by the Board of Appeals, Planning Board, Conservation Commission, or any public body or agency with the authority to place conditions on the site's development. f. Development Project lot number(s), dimensions of Development Project lot(s) in feet, size of Development Project lot(s) in square feet, and width of abutting streets and ways. g. Topography. The present and proposed topography of the site, utilizing two-foot contour intervals. Existing topography 50 feet beyond the perimeter of the parcel as it appears on the most current Town of North Andover topographic mapping shall also be shown. h. Zoning information. All applicable Overlay District zoning information shall be provided regarding the Development Project. This information shall be placed in a table and list all parking, setbacks, percent of Lot Coverage, Floor Area Ratio, number of Dwelling Units (if any), units/acre, total amount of square feet, size of signs and any other applicable zoning information relative to the Development Project Plan and Overlay District necessary for the proper review of the Development Project Plan by the Town Planner and PAA. i. Drainage area map. A drainage area map showing pre- and post-construction watersheds, subwatersheds and stormwater flow paths, including municipal drainage system flows. 172 j. Stormwater management plan. All applications for Development Project Plan Review shall include the submittal of a stormwater management plan prepared in accordance with the latest version of the Massachusetts Stormwater Handbook and additional criteria established herein and demonstrating full compliance with the Massachusetts Stormwater Standards and the North Andover Stormwater Management and Erosion Control Regulations promulgated under Chapter 165 of the Town Bylaws (Stormwater Management and Erosion Control Bylaw). k. Building location. Identification of all existing and proposed structures located on the Development Project site. The number of stories, overall height in feet and gross floor area in square feet of all structures shall be indicated. I. Building elevation.A drawing of the exterior of the Building(s), as viewed from the front (street view), must be submitted. The PAA may request side and rear views if relevant to the PAA's review. This drawing must be at least eight inches by 11 inches in size. m. Average finished grade of each proposed Building. n. The elevation above average finished grade of the floor and ceiling of the lowest floor of each proposed Building. o. Height of all proposed Buildings, above average finished grade. p. Height of all proposed Buildings, above average finished grade of abutting streets. q. Location of parking/walkways. Identification of the location of all existing and proposed parking and walkway areas, including curb cuts that will be used to access the site from adjacent Roadways, or access points. r. Location of wetlands; notice of intent. All resource areas as defined in MGL c. 131, §40, and/or the Town of North Andover Wetland Protection Bylaw (Chapter 190), shall be shown on the site plan. If applicable, the Applicant shall file a notice of intent with North Andover Conservation Commission concurrently with the application to the Planning Board for Development Project Plan Review. s. Location of walls/signs. Identification of the location, height and materials to be used for all retaining walls and signs located on the site. 173 t. Location of Roadways/Drive Lanes. Identification of all rights-of-way and Driveways, including the type of curb and gutter to be used, and their dimensions. Distances to all the nearest Roadways and/or curb cuts shall be shown for both sides of any street which is adjacent to the site. u. Outdoor storage/display areas. Identification of the location and type of outdoor storage and display areas on the site. v. Landscaping plan. The general outline of existing vegetation, wooded areas, significant trees, unique species and/or tree clusters and the extent of all vegetation, wooded areas, significant mature trees (>12 inches DBH), unique species and/or tree clusters to be removed and identification of the location and landscape schedule of all perimeter and interior Landscaping, including but not limited to proposed paving materials for walkways, fences, stone walls and all planting materials to be placed on the site.Any Landscaping required by the Town bylaws shall be indicated on the site plan in tabular form showing the amount required and the amount provided. w. Refuse areas. Identification of the location of each outdoor refuse storage area, including the method of storage and screening. All refuse areas must be fully enclosed. x. Lighting facilities. Identification of the proposed illumination, indicating the direction and the degree of illumination offered by the proposed lighting facilities, including an example of the light fixture to be used. y. Traffic impact study. Identification of existing traffic levels, along with the expected traffic impacts to occur based upon the proposed project. For projects which access state highways, a traffic impact study shall be filed with MEPA concurrently with the Planning Board review. A copy of the MEPA study shall be filed with the application to the Planning Board. z. Commonwealth review. Any information required and submitted to any agency of the commonwealth shall be filed with the Planning Board upon the initial submission of the project for Board review. aa. Utilities. All utilities, including water line locations, sewer line locations and profiles, and storm drainage systems. 174 bb. Environmental strategies. A narrative describing the environmental strategies being pursued for the Development Project to improve sustainability and to enhance protection of the adjacent natural resources relative to the proposed Building(s), anticipated land use(s), and site design. These strategies shall specifically include measures to limit emissions from both stationary sources(e.g., building design measures) and mobile sources (e.g., pedestrian and bicycle accommodations to promote alternate methods of transit). cc. Fiscal impact. Projections of costs rising from increased demand for public services and infrastructure; provisions of benefits from increased tax revenues, employment and infrastructure improvements; and impacts on adjacent property values. dd. Community impact. Analysis of the project's impact on the surrounding neighborhood in terms of architectural consistency, pedestrian movement and overall character; impacts on nearby historic structures or site; and an evaluation of the proposed project's consistency and compatibility with existing local and regional plans. C. Phasing. In the course of the phased development of an approved Development Project Plan, the Applicant may divide the proposed development reflected in the Development Project Plan into separate project components which may be reviewed either through a single combined Development Project Plan Review, or through a series of separate Development Project Plan Reviews that address the applicable proposed area(s) of work within the Overlay District. In no event shall a Development Project proceed with a non- residential development prior to completing an allowable residential development (Townhouse Residential Use and/or Multi-Family Residential Use); D. Peer review. The Applicant shall be required to pay for reasonable consulting fees to provide peer review of any required elements of the Development Project Plan Review application as may be required by the PAA. Such fees shall be held by the Town in a separate account and used only for expenses associated with the review of the application by outside consultants, including, but not limited to,attorneys,Town Counsel, engineers, urban designers, housing consultants, planners, and others. Any surplus remaining after the completion of such review, including any interest accrued, shall be returned to the Applicant. 175 E. Circulation to Other Boards. Upon receipt of the application, the PAA shall immediately provide a copy of the application materials to the Board of Health, Conservation Commission, Fire Department, Police Department, Building Commissioner, Department of Public Works, School Department, and other municipal officers, agencies or boards for comment, and any such board, agency or officer shall provide any written comments within 30 days of its receipt of a copy of the Development Project Plan Review application. F. Procedures. 1. Hearing. The PAA shall hold a public hearing for which notice has been given as provided in MGL c. 40A, §11. The decision of the PAA shall be made, and a written notice of the decision filed with the Town Clerk, within 90 days of the close of the public hearing. The required time limits for such action may be extended by written agreement between the Applicant and the PAA, with a copy of such agreement being filed in the office of the Town Clerk. If the PAA does not take action within 90 days or extended time, if applicable,the project proponent shall provide written notice to the PAA requesting final action within fourteen days, if no decision is issued, the failure shall be deemed to be an approval of the application and Development Project Plan and shall constitute the Development Project Plan Approval. 2. The approved Development Project Plan (Development Project Plan Approval) becomes the official development plan for a Development Project for which Development Project Plan Review application is filed.Town permits shall be issued or withheld based upon compliance with the approved Development Project Plan. The Development Project Plan Approval is legally binding and can only be changed or adjusted in compliance with the provisions contained in §195-19.42, Revisions to approved Development Project Plan. 3. Appeal. Where a Development Project Plan Approval is issued or denied relative to a Development Project for which a building permit will be required, there shall be no appeal under MGL c.40A § 17; rather, the only appeal shall be an appeal of the building permit issued or denied. The appeal of a special permit granted or denied hereunder shall be made in accordance with the provisions of MGL c. 40A § 17. PART 9. Decision on Application. §195-19.38. Waivers. As set forth in §195-19.16, in the course of reviewing a Development Project during Development Project Plan Review,the PAA shall have discretion in the application 176 of the General Design Guidelines of Part 6 to the Development Project and may waive strict adherence to any of these Design Guidelines, in finding that the Development Project is consistent with the purpose and intent of this Article 19. §195-19.39. Plan Review. An application for Development Project Plan Review shall be reviewed for consistency with the purpose and intent of the Article 19, and such plan review and shall be construed as an as-of-right review and approval process for by-right uses and shall be construed by special permit approval process for uses allow by special permit. §195-19.40. Findings and Action by Planning Board. A. Upon completion of Development Project Plan Review, the PAA shall either 1) approve, 2) approve with conditions, or 3) deny a Development Project Plan submitted for review. 1. The Planning Board shall approve a Development Project Plan when the following conditions are met: a. The Development Project Plan is consistent with the purpose and intent of this Article 19; and b. The Applicant has submitted the required fees and information as set forth in the Rules and Regulation; and c. The Development Project Plan has been submitted in accordance with the procedures as outlined in this Article 19 and the Planning Board Rules and Regulations; and d. The Development Project and Development Project Plan meet the requirements and standards set forth in this Article 19, or a waiver has been granted therefrom. 2. The Planning Board shall conditionally approve a Development Project Plan when the following conditions are met: a. The application needs to go to any Town board, department or commission for approvals, or requires approvals by any state, and/or federal agency; and b. The Development Project Plan generally complies with this Article 19, but requires minor changes in order to be completely in compliance with this Article 19. 3. The PAA may deny approval of a Development Project Plan for the following reasons: a. The Development Project Plan does not include all the materials or information required in this Article 19, or has failed to adhere to the 177 procedures for Development Project Plan Review as outlined in this Article 19; or b. The Applicant has not submitted the required fees and information as set forth in the PAA Rules and Regulations; or c. The Development Project Plan as presented is not in compliance with applicable Town bylaws, and a waiver has not been granted therefrom; or d. The Development Project Plan has been drawn incorrectly or in such form that the Planning Board is unable to determine what information is being presented for review; or e. The Applicant has failed to incorporate and adhere to any condition(s) for approval granted by any Town board, department or commission, or requirements called for by any state or federal agency which has proper authority upon which to place conditions on a matter before the PAA. B. The PAA shall render a decision within 90 days of the close of the public hearing and shall file its written decision with the Town Clerk's office and other appropriate parties in accordance with the provisions of MGL c. 40A. C. The PAA shall issue to the Applicant a copy of its decision containing the name and address of the owner, identifying the land affected, and the plans that were the subject of the decision, and certifying that a copy of the decision has been filed with the Town Clerk and that all plans referred to in the decision are on file with the PAA. If a plan is approved by reason of the failure of the PAA to timely act, the Town Clerk shall make such certification on a copy of the application or notice. A copy of the decision or application bearing such certification shall be recorded in the Registry of Deeds for the county and district in which the land is located and indexed in the Grantor Index under the name of the owner of record or recorded and noted on the owner's certificate of title. The fee for recording or registering shall be paid by the Applicant. D. The Applicant shall be responsible for filing a copy of the decision at the Registry of Deeds for the county and district in which the land is located and indexed in the Grantor Index under the name of the owner of record or recorded and noted on the owner's certificate of title. The fee for recording or registering shall be paid by the Applicant. Prior to the issuance of a building permit, the Applicant shall present evidence of such recording to the Building Commissioner and Planning Department. 178 E. For the purpose of securing the performance of all proposed work, including Landscaping and off-site improvements, the PAA may require security submitted in the form of a check made out to the Town of North Andover in an amount determined by the Board to be sufficient to cover the cost of all or any part to stabilize or secure the site. The check will then be placed in an interest-bearing account and will be released upon the completion of the Development Project. The PAA, at its discretion, may release partial amounts of the security at certain stages of construction. §195-19.41. Time limit. A Development Project Plan Approval shall remain valid and shall run with the land indefinitely provided that construction has commenced within two (2)years after the decision issues, which time shall be extended by the time required to adjudicate any appeal attributable to the Development Project. Said time shall also be automatically extended if the Applicant is actively pursuing other required permits for the Development Project or if the PAA finds there is good cause for the failure to commence construction, or as may be provided in an approval for a multi-phase Development Project. PART 10. Revisions to Development Project Plan. §195-19.42 Revisions to Development Project Plan. 1. Procedure. After a Development Project Plan is approved, an Applicant may apply to the Planning Board to make revisions to a Development Project Plan. Such revisions must be submitted to the Town Planner and Planning Board clearly showing the proposed revisions to the approved Development Project Plan, and on application forms provided by the Planning Board.The Planning Board shall set forth any decision to approve or deny such revisions by motion and written decision, and provide a copy to the Applicant for filing with the Town Clerk. 2. If the revisions are determined by the Planning Board to (i) not adversely affect the Overlay District or neighboring properties, (ii) not cause either a significant increase in vehicular movement or alteration in pedestrian circulation routes and (iii) be otherwise consistent with the purposes and intent of the Development Project Plan and this Article 19 (examples may include but not be limited to: revisions involving utilities, Building orientation adjustments, or minor adjustments to parking or other site details that do not materially affect the overall build out or development envelope),the Planning Board may authorize such revisions at any regularly scheduled meeting, without the need to hold a public hearing. 179 3. If the revisions are determined by the Planning Board to (i) have a potential adverse effect on the Overlay District or neighboring properties, or (ii) cause either a significant increase in vehicular movement or alteration in pedestrian circulation routes , but (iii) are otherwise consistent with the purposes and intent of the Development Project Plan Approval and this Article 19 (examples may include but are not limited to: revisions to Building locations, heights, massing, or Use otherwise allowed pursuant to this Article 19), the Planning Board may authorize such revisions at any regularly scheduled meeting after holding a public hearing. PART 11. Severability and Authority. §195-19.43. Severability; Authority. This Article 19 is promulgated pursuant to the authority of MGL c. 40A, as applicable. If any provision of this Article 19 is found to be invalid by a court of competent jurisdiction, the remainder of Article 19 shall not be affected but shall remain in full force and effect. The invalidity of any provisions of this Article 19 shall not affect the validity of the remainder of this article. 180 M1S'TA IMulti-Family Housing Ove r l a I .,." ii triict Map Prepared Ibbr Merriemamk Valley PlCaimimling C'ocnffniissimvn;n' ,, Town of m pia Amdonn ef e ✓ "�danleen r4r rv�wn h.�inJ'r^a,*�A P'nm rldbi;,' s �cw nyl dq Y1JmINn I�I�dlll��4$ � ,r Ina .�hd „i„r r CX N .,. 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UNANIMOUS vote the 2024 Annual Town Meeting Dissolved upon motion of Chair of the Select Board, Laura M. Bates at 10:57 PM with all articles voted. Vote Required: Majority Vote Respectfully submitted, Carla Dawne Warren,Town Clerk 182 Statistical Section 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. 183 Town of North Andover,Massachusetts Net Positions by Component Last Ten Years 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Governmental activities Net investment in capital assets...............8 108,245,924 8 107,911,523 8 107,700,827 8 110,485,609 8 108,944,118 8 108,635,072 8 121,565,181 8 127,941,125 8 135,930,374 8 140,155,558 Restricted......................................... 17,118,874 16,693,095 18,314,084 19,453,646 37,744,771 38,864,698 45,532,740 42,520,179 34,867,613 36,944,779 Unrestricted....................................... (80,327,683) (81,454,721) (87,228,529) (137,288,907) (143,964,167) (149,639,890) (158,612,938) (160,520,565) (155,243,379) (162,985,482) Total governmental activities net posWn..........8 45,037,115 8 43,149,897 8 38,786,382 8 (7,349,652)8 2,724,722 8 (2,140,120)8 8,484,983 8 9,940,739 8 15,554,608 8 14,114,855 Business-type activities Net investment in capital assets...............8 43,397,442 8 43,893,005 8 44,574,791 8 44,580,411 8 45,164,489 8 47,597,207 8 43,356,650 8 43,733,203 8 49,802,587 8 51,584,184 Unrestricted....................................... 5,017,844 8,137,954 9,784,965 11,771,186 12,117,346 10,781,914 13,239,967 14,650,055 13,807,009 11,974,204 Total business-type activities net posWn..........8 48,415,286 8 52,030,959 8 54,359,756 8 56,351,597 8 57,281,835 8 58,379,121 8 56,596,617 8 58,383,258 8 63,609,596 8 63,558,388 Primary government Net investment in capital assets...............8 151,643,366 8 151,804,528 8 152,275,618 8 155,066,020 8 154,108,607 8 156,232,279 8 164,921,831 8 171,674,328 8 185,732,961 8 191,739,742 Restricted......................................... 8,473,982 8,704,385 8,329,173 8,869,786 10,242,534 10,984,787 45,532,740 42,520,179 34,867,613 36,944,779 Unrestiicted....................................... (75,309,839) (65,328,057) (67,458,653) (114,933,861) (104,344,584) (138,857,976) (102,016,321) (145,870,510) (141,436,370) (151,011,278) Total primary government net position.............8 84,807,509 8 95,180,856 8 93,146,138 8 49,001,945 8 60,006,557 8 28,359,090 8 108,438,250 8 68,323,997 8 79,164,204 8 77,673,243 •The Town implemented GASB Statement#75 related to Other Postemployment Accounting in 2018 which accounts for the®gnd'icant decrease m Net Postion compared to prior years. •The Town mrplemented GASB Statement#84,Fiduciary Activities in 2021 which required the 2020 governmental net position to be revised. •The Town mrplemented GASB Statement#100 in 2022,Accounting Changes and Error Corrections,which required the 2021 net position to be restated Town of North Andover,Massachusetts Changes in Net Positions Last Ten Years 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Expemm Govemmenal act-ties: General govemmont............................................. $ 3,202,913 $ 3,747,680 $ 3,735,394 $ 4,319,883 $ 4,899,183 $ 5,536,185$ 5,700,065 $ 4,996,860 $ 5,532,955$ 6,159,415 Public safety...................................................... 15,427,172 16,350,637 16,348,807 16,835546 17,800,161 18,833,217 21,666,291 18,434,241 20,482,630 22,446,731 Education......................................................... 68,835,266 74,421,697 78,527,743 81,764,332 86,482,912 92,278,891 99,120,796 97,132,725 101,146,052 115,238,018 Public works...................................................... 7:218,804 7:750,714 7,931,874 7,968,639 8,758,969 8,433,770 7,438,280 8,804,087 8,723,180 8,640,310 Heath and humor service..................................... 2408,315 2693,817 2,531,567 2,896,472 2,421,283 2,632,603 2,564,265 2,486,754 2,836,891 4,040,749 Culture and recreadon.......................................... 2,518,412 2,624,034 3,004,516 2,918,229 2,613,748 3,202,741 2,639,327 2,343,660 2,435,772 4,097,789 Supportservicm.................................................. 1,904,943 1,824,958 2,017,927 2,207,100 2,519,071 2,515,186 2,720,576 2,343,777 2,955,507 4,464,291 laternst............................................................ 1,004,030 970,827 993,993 1,011,461 964,261 996,967 909,349 802,298 687,053 633,537 Total pwmment activities expenses............................... 102,519,855 110,384,364 115,091,821 119,921,662 126,459,588 134,429,560 142,758,949 137,344,402 144,800,040 165,720,840 Business-type activities: Water.............................................................. 4,364,017 4,159,951 4,317,037 4,840,910 5,006,638 4,463,748 5,320,260 4,930,238 4,747,473 6,140,651 Sewer.............................................................. 3,904,969 3,720,537 4,123,850 3,977,119 4,154,183 4,484,445 4,527,480 3,968,637 3,314,780 4,650,711 Osgood Hill....................................................... 434,583 432,320 466,830 500,715 531,491 438,150 - - - - Total business-type activities expenses............................. 8,703,569 8,312,808 8,907,717 9,318,744 9,692,312 9,386,343 9,847,740 8,898,875 8,062,253 10,791,362 ToalPrimaty SDvemmontexpenses................................ $ 111,223,424 $ 118,697,172 $ 123,999,538 $ 129,240,406$ 136,151,900$ 143,815,903 $ 152,606,689 $ 146,243,277 $ 152,862,293 $ 176512,202 Program Revenues Governmental act-tore: Public safety charges for service............................. $ 2,943,349 $ 3,548,098 $ 3,623,178 $ 3,497,891 $ 4,101,429 $ 3,131,031 $ 11,046,043 $ 6,857,395 $ 4,474,054$ 4,429,856 Education charges for services................................ 3,304,534 3,482,776 3,370,407 3,589,712 3,894,068 2,403,006 1,340,234 3,036,302 3,789,868 3,445,566 Other charges for services.------------------------------------- 823,967 839,966 828,526 1,243,402 814,560 1,232,325 1,459,907 772,381 1,002,585 994,435 Public safety operating pants and contributions............ - - - - - - 2,983,771 298,743 81,265 1,162,068 Education operating pants and conu8mtions............... 15,410,239 18,949,612 19,371,562 22,047,490 23272,392 27,018,794 32,229,448 27,305,481 30,301,252 33,648,070 Other operating pants and contributions..................... 1,220,657 1,381,661 1,062,560 1,261,712 1,551,521 2,338,473 1,511,247 1,720,759 2,712,528 4,085,986 Public works capialgants andcontributions............... 497,030 1,064,924 822,193 815,313 1,933,887 1,963,817 1,172,813 1,473,149 1,180,914 1,924,862 Other capial grants and contnbutions........................ 583,619 472,256 - - 1,227,042 845,218 927,246 1,267,020 947,408 595,609 Total gowmmea activities program revonues..................... 24,783,395 29,739,293 29,078,426 32,455520 36,794,899 38,932,664 52,670,709 42,731,230 44,489,874 50,286,452 Business-type activities: Water charges for services..................................... 5,550,719 5,977,800 5,725,723 5,696,947 5,419,105 5,371,068 6,360,051 5,550,281 6,005,830 5,450,415 Sewer chaps for services..................................... 5,014,766 5,265,490 4,931,546 5,202,164 4,630,099 4,690,068 5,189,037 4,894,525 4,971,994 4,834,223 Osgood Hill charges for services.............................. 482,778 526,754 434,083 460,254 386,246 186,988 - - - - Other capial pants and contributions........................ - 121,434 100,749 - - 18,554 2,337,533 230,000 2,041,954 28,046 Totalbusiaess-type activities progam eveauca................... 11,048,263 11,891,478 11,192,101 11,359,365 10,435,450 10,266,678 13,886,621 10,674,806 13,019,778 10,312,684 Total Primarygovemmontprogam revonuns...................... $ 35,831,658 $ 41,630,771 $ 40,270,527 $ 43,814,885 $ 47,230,349 $ 49,199,342$ 66,557,330 $ 53,406,036 $ 57,509,652 $ 60599,136 Net(&ryeme)/Program Revenue Governmental activities............................................... $ (77,736,460)$ (80,645,071)$ (89,776,208)$ (87,466,142)$ (89,664,689)$ (95,496,896)$ (90,088,240)$ (94,613,172)$ (100,310,166)$ (115,434,388) Business-type activities............................................... 2,344,694 3,578,670 3,770,458 2,040,621 743,138 880,335 4,038,881 1,786,641 4,957,525 (478,678) ToalPrimaty government act(expense)/Progam revonue...... $ (75,391,766)$ (77,066,401)$ (86,005,750)$ (85,425521)$ (88,921,551)$ (94,616,561)$ (86,049,359)$ (92,826,531)$ (95,352,641)$ (115,913,066) (Continued) Town of North Andover,Massachusetts Changes in Net Positions(Continued) Last Ten Years 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 General Revenant and other Changes in Net Positions Governmental activities: Real estate and pemonslproperty takes, net of tax refunds payable.................................... $ 63,877,139 $ 66,710,623 $ 71,247,551 $ 72,306,916$ 72,872,324$ 75,272,009$ 80,516,641 $ 83,073,430 $ 89,188,082 $ 95,082,798 Tax liens.......................................................... 698,405 206,966 281,888 380,967 328,468 534,302 73,536 108,109 457,002 578,171 Motor vehicle and other excise taxes......................... 4,957,476 5,174,947 5,723,458 5,535,952 5,644,524 5,538,903 5,418,658 5,299,358 6,013,544 6,279,828 Penalties and interest on taxes................................. 390,837 517,616 375,194 503,459 448,601 410,416 858,750 593,584 536,290 460,685 Payment in lieu of taxes........................................ 1,975,835 2,012,598 2,057,136 2,183,466 2,055,881 2,426,074 2,181,380 2,223,941 2,259,842 2,474,044 Community,preservation tax"................................ 1,466,141 1,532,548 1,605,585 1,686,032 1,750,496 1,810,203 1,914,141 1,955,299 2,298,458 2,375,628 Grants and contributions not restricted to specific programs............................................... 2,368,601 2,351,147 2,388,341 2,564,352 2,559,078 2,741,792 2,642,448 2,651,942 3,139,680 3,099,685 Unrestricted investment income............................... 206,490 251,408 291,879 440,113 792,191 1,119,729 698,867 163,265 2,031,137 3,643,796 Gain on sale ofcapital assets................................... 175,692 - - - - - - - - -ExtraordioaryItems: Gas disaster set[Lmnents......................................... _ _ _ _ 14,867,793 790,687 Gas disaster expenses............................................ - - - - (1,580293) (12,061) (5,240) - - - Tmnsfers.......................................................... (26250) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Total governmental activities......................................... 76,090,366 78,757,853 83,971,032 85,601,257 99,739,063 90,632,054 94,299,181 96,068,928 105,924,035 113,994,635 Business-type activities: Tmnshrs.......................................................... 26,250 - - - - - - - - - Unrestricted investwentincome............................... 112,149 37,003 44,413 138,731 187,100 216,951 80,502 10,710 268,813 427,470 Totalbusiness-type activities......................................... 138,399 37,003 44,413 138,731 187,100 216,951 80,502 - 268,813 427,470 Totalpnnwy government ganemlmvanuns and other changes in net positions......................................... $ 76,228,765 $ 78,794,856 $ 84,015,445$ 85,739,988 $ 99,926,163 $ 90,849,005 $ 94,379,683 $ 96,068,928 $ 106,192,848 $ 114,422,105 Changes in Net Position Governmental activities............................................... $ (1,646,094)$ (1,887,218)$ (4,363,515)$ (1,864,885)$ 10,074,374$ (4,864,842)$ 4,210,941 $ 1,455,756 $ 5,613,869 $ (1,439,753) Business-type activities............................................... 2,483,093 3,615,673 2,328,797 2,179,352 930,238 1,097,286 4,119,383 1,786,641 5,226,338 (51208) Totalprimary government changes in net positions............... $ 836,999 $ 1,728,455 $ (2,034,718)$ 314,467 $ 11,004,612$ (3,767,556)$ 8,330,324 $ 3,242,397 $ 10,840,207 $ (1,490,961) •In 2022,the Town discontinued operating the Osgood Hill conference center as an entegwiw fund,and the residual balances were transferred to the Town'a governmental activities. (Conceded) •The Town implemented GASB Statement#100 m 2022,Accounting Changes and Error Corrections,which required the 2021 net position to be restated. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts Fund Balances,Governmental Funds Last Ten Years 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 General Ford Restricted.............................$ 693,398 $ 624,472 $ 555,546 $ 486,619 $ 417,693 $ 348,767 $ 279,841 $ 210,915 $ 141,989 $ 73,063 Assigned.............................. 293,410 1,120,696 5,177,603 2,197,046 2,440,747 6,675,713 8,164,139 8,121,487 8,121,461 8,900,183 Unassigned........................... 12,953,601 18,029,311 18,899,670 20,055,231 20,712,553 20,277,686 22,589,316 22,630,226 24,231,137 26,066,803 Total general fund.......................$ 13,940,409 $ 19,774,479 $ 24,632,819 $ 22,738,896 $ 23,570,993 $ 27,302,166 $ 31,033,296 $ 30,962,628 $ 32,494,587 $ 35,040,049 All Other Governmental Fords Restricted.............................$ 15,212,059 $ 14,794,417 $ 16,180,860 $ 17,027,785 $ 34,705,677 $ 39,023,691 $ 41,841,105 $ 38,778,864 $ 37,616,475 $ 41,637,739 •The Town implemented GASE Statement#84,Fiduciary Activities in 2021 which required the 2020 gDve=ental fund balance to be revised •The Town implemented GASB Statement#100 in 2022,Accounting Changes and Error Corrections,which required the 2021 ford balance to be restated. Town of North Andover,Massachusetts Changes in Fund Balances,Governmental Funds Last Ten Years 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Rev Real estate and peew malprop"taus, atofbcerd..d........................................S 64,109,047 $ 66,508,637 $ 71,370,820 $ 72,175,522 S 72,974,030 $ 75,154,143 $ 00,721,427 $ 82,276,005 $ 89,393,305 $ 95,518,908 Motor vehicle and other excise tau...................... 41627106 5:412,01 1,326,31 1,14,18 5,752,127 5131,025 5,206,083 5,768,761 5,808,791 6,224,893 Imkrgovemmnmtd........................................... 20,433:361 23,481,959 22,766,947 25,354,420 28,447,220 32,535,390 39,697,775 32,289,722 35,598,437 41,894,688 Departmental and other.................................... 12,027,264 13,441,661 12,946,838 13,973,376 14,817,423 13,296,212 20,908,598 17,996,083 16,936,649 17,220,057 mvea Itmed income.......................................... 206,490 256,529 332,180 510,771 901,850 1,276,409 697,203 160,232 2,033,353 3,643,796 Total Revenue............................................... 101,403,268 109,100,833 112,643,140 117,608,647 122,792,650 127593,187 147,221,096 138,480,803 149,770,535 164,502,342 Expemditaes: General gmcrmnant........................................ 8,376,263 4,053,043 6,945,209 0,809,154 2,959,725 3,284,663 3,611,681 3,583,533 5,096,603 3,949,306 Public safety................................................. 10,232,249 14,413,638 11,987,320 11,727,956 12,481,736 13,455,954 16,122,478 14,522,328 14,910,566 17,287,613 Educatim..................................................... 49,816,765 50,941,824 53,178,928 55,487,432 61,439,929 59,424,951 63,198,166 70,307,755 72,589,371 92,269,510 Public works................................................. 6,938,510 6,101,647 6,570,557 6,831,152 8,078,102 7,265,782 7,093,753 8,771,045 7,122,147 8,566,165 Health mdhumm xrvicea................................. 1,680,776 1938,164 1,741,975 2,258,251 2,159,003 2,215,950 1,901,328 6,162,952 7,008,504 3,244,698 Cultureaodrec atim...................................... 3,255,405 2:646,996 3,102,420 2,700,645 2,467,554 2,638,031 1,762,389 2,041,099 2,114,451 3,631,378 Support-ices............................................. 1,783,688 1,586,796 1,752,410 1,736,331 2,369,901 2,097,070 2,167,195 1,932,092 2,511,675 4,195,798 Pemionb-ditd............................................. 8,326,021 11,068,695 11,366,451 14,003,916 15,338,336 18,706,267 21,039,790 14,413,260 16,544,222 18,787,936 Property and liability-ce........................... 293,170 443,580 337,012 371,321 476,384 362,545 367,540 390,458 451,590 505,121 Employee bematits.......................................... 9,663,907 10,079,081 10,351,823 11,544,232 11,158,165 10,975,794 12,072,658 12,345,820 12,885,794 13,679,455 Nomdepartment.1.................................... _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ 46,237 State and coumly charges................................... 436,946 397,195 452,360 520,922 606,945 589,839 656,011 659,397 757,171 794,952 Debt xrvke: Principal................................................... 4,583,967 4,785,624 5,063,902 5,453,670 4,282,591 4,274,736 4,534,733 4,000,936 3,719,219 3,449,249 Principal-current refunding............................ _ _ _ 1,480,000 _ Interest..................................................... 980,877 1,031,689 988,712 1,128,333 1,043,105 1,188,963 1,171,876 1,027,115 977,766 761,272 Total Expenditures.......................................... 106,368,552 109,487,962 113,839,079 124,053,515 124,761,476 126,470,345 135,699588 140,157,780 146,589,079 171,168,690 Excess ofeewcues ever(ceder)expemditues.......... (4965,284) (387129) (1195939) (6444968) (1966826) 1,122,942 11,521,498 (1676977) 3,181,456 (6666348) Other Pinammg Sources(U-) I-mce ofbomda............................................ 8,365,000 5,759,365 7,135,000 3,620,000 6,710,000 2,475,000 - - - 14,490,000 I-mce ofmfumdmgbmda............................... 68,526 1,695,000 - 1,457,624 _ Premium Rum is-mcc ofbonds.......................... 291,997 73,055 305,723 52,181 481,315 313,230 - - - 598,788 Premium Rom issuance ofrefudingbouls............. _ _ _ 68,066 Payment.[.refimded bond cwmw agent............... (68,427) (1,723,863) _ _ _ _ _ _ _ _ Sale ofcapitel seer[......................................... 300,041 3}endb.i.................................................... 1,427,953 144,892 361,503 5,083,089 3,600,394 2,265,189 6,923516 5,599,177 7,087,798 6,787,445 'hmd'en out................................................. (427,953) (144,892) (361,503) (5,083,089) (3,600,394) (2,265,189) (6,552,798) (5,599,177) (7,087,798) (6,787,445) Total other timamcimg sources(urea).......................... 9,957,127 5,803,557 7,440,723 5,397,971 7,191,315 2,788,230 370,718 - - 15,088,788 Exhaordimary ikma Gas disaster scttlemrcmta............................................... _ _ _ _ 14,967,793 790,687 _ _ _ _ Gas disaster expemdituea............................................. - - - - (1580,293) (436,748) (2,071,771) (1,455,932) (2,811,886) (1,955,714) Net clump ire fimdbalmce....................................5 4,991,943 S 5,416,428 S 6,244,794 S (1,046,997)S 18,509,989 S 4,265,011 S 9,820,445 S (3,132,909)S 369,570 S 6,566,726 Debt scrvice as a pememtage ofmmapital expemditues. 5.82% 5.77% 5.73% 7.09% 4.55% 4.47% 4.40% 3.90% 3.43% 2.81% Town of North Andover, Massachusetts Assessed Value and Actual Value of Taxable Property by Classification and Tax Rates Last Ten Years Assessed and Actual Values and Tax Rates Total Total Total Residential Residential Commercial Industrial Personal Commercial Commercial Direct Town Year Value Tax Rate Value Value Pro a Value Tax Rate Rate Value 2015 $ 3 745,570 341 $ 14.39 $ 277858,269 $ 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 $ 14.11 $ 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 2022 $ 5,140,468,190 $ 13.53 $ 378,446,011 $ 186,435,900 $ 180,290,740 $ 745,172,651 $ 18.73 $ 14.19 $ 5,885,640,841 2023 $ 5,869,014,095 $ 12.24 $ 433,501,245 $ 536,025,812 $ 183,198,490 $ 1,152,725,547 $ 17.25 $ 13.06 $ 7,021,739,642 2024 $ 6,746,723,060 $ 11.09 $ 466,778,451 $ 625,939,900 $ 197,028,370 $ 1,289,746,721 $ 15.60 $ 11.81 $ 8,036,469,781 Total Assessed Value by Classification Total Assessed Value by Classification Year Ended June 30,2023 Year Ended June 30,2024 3% 2% 6% 8% ®Residential ®Commercial olndustrial oPersonal Property ®Residential ®Commercial olndustrial oPersonal Property Commercial Value as%of Total Value 17.0% 16.0% 15.0% 14.0% 13.0% 12.0% 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Source:Assessor's 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,lmown 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 Principal Taxpayers Current Year and Nine Years Ago 2024 2015 Percentage of Percentage of Total Taxable Total Tuable Property Assessed Assessed Assessed Assessed Name Iwo Valuation Rank Value Valuation Rank Value Osgood Rtc-125 Project LLC Distribution Facility $407,513,800 1 5.07% $ - - - Aimco/TTA MS235 Apartments $137,968,200 2 1.72% $53,769,990 1 1.25% Edgcwood Retirement Community Congregate Care/Nursing Home $ 71,778,600 3 0.89% $37,808,040 3 0.88% LIFT Osgood Street LLC Logistics $ 60,661,700 4 0.75% $ - - - North Andover Holdings DE,LLC Apartments $ 56,373,400 5 0.70% $ - - - Eversource Utility $ 56,054,950 6 0.70% $ - - - Massachusetts Electric Utility $ 52,758,800 7 0.66% $ - - - North Andover Avalon,LLC Apartments $ 36,694,300 8 OA6ol $ - - - 16DO Osgood Street LLC Industrial $ 30,506,100 9 0.38% $ - - - Delta MB LLC Shopping Mal $ 27,723,000 10 034% $19,754,350 4 0.46% National Grid Utility $ - - - $44,382,060 2 1.03% Ozzy Properties Office $ - - - $15,779,400 5 0.37% Mansur Investment Office/Manufacluring $ - - - $15,000,000 6 0.35% Wood Ridge Homes Co-op Housing $ - - - $13,249,140 7 0.31% RCG North Andover Mills Office $ - - - $12,841,500 8 0.30% Englewood Properties Retail $ - - - $ 9,234,200 9 0.22% North Andover 2004 Office $ - - - $ 6,691,600 10 0.16% Totals $938,032,850 11.67% $228,510,280 5.32% Source:Official Statement for Sale of Bonds Town of North Andover, Massachusetts 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 2015 $ 65,031,997 $ 530,315 $ 64,501,682 $ 63,940,660 99.13% $ 403,962 $ 64,344,622 99.76% 2016 $ 67,111,167 $ 548,610 $ 66,562,557 $ 66,233,113 99.51% $ 326,218 $ 66,559,331 100.00% 2017 $ 69,757,151 $ 79,511 $ 69,677,640 $ 69,168,717 99.27% $ 508,829 $ 69,677,546 100.00% 2018 $ 72,805,771 $ 558,635 $ 72,247,136 $ 71,670,227 99.20% $ 573,504 $ 72,243,731 100.00% 2019 $ 73,619,628 $ 542,391 $ 73,077,237 $ 72,533,167 99.26% $ 142,051 $ 72,675,218 99.45% 2020 $ 76,941,902 $ 570,897 $ 76,371,005 $ 75,295,522 98.59% $ 425,205 $ 75,720,727 99.15% 2021 $ 80,582,310 $ 536,942 $ 80,045,368 $ 79,777,290 99.67% $ 292,862 $ 80,070,152 100.03% 2022 $ 83,507,618 $ 487,840 $ 83,019,778 $ 82,302,370 99.14% $ 675,083 $ 82,977,453 99.95% 2023 $ 91,721,248 $ 596,908 $ 91,124,340 $ 90,415,959 99.22% $ 644,736 $ 91,060,695 99.93% 2024 $ 94,941,208 $ 986,103 $ 93,955,105 $ 93,795,077 99.83% $ - $ 93,795,077 99.83% Real Estate Tax Levies vs.First Year Collections Last Ten Years $100,000,000 $90,000,000 $80,000,000 $70,000,000 $60,000,000 C 0_ $50,000,000 $40,000,000 $30,000,000 $20,000,000 $10,000,000 $0 -11,111 fill 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 0 Real Estate Tax Levy a First Year Current Tax Collections Source:Assessor's Department,Town of North Andover Town of North Andover,Massachusetts Ratios of Outstanding Debt by Type Last Ten Years Governmental Business-type Activities Activities General General Total Percentage Debt Obligation Obligation Debt of Personal Per Year Bonds(1) Bonds(1) Outstanding Income Population Capita 2015 $ 36,532,492 $ 15,807,234 $ 52,339,726 3.89% 29,721 $ 1,761 2016 37,587,126 14,148,317 51,735,443 3.68% 30,840 1,678 2017 39,886,586 12,050,115 51,936,701 3.53% 31,021 1,674 2018 38,234,797 11,003,907 49,238,704 2.91% 31,296 1,573 2019 41,022,684 9,103,539 50,126,223 2.93% 31,188 1,607 2020 39,358,953 7,359,702 46,718,655 2.72% 30,915 1,511 2021 34,583,069 5,885,137 40,468,206 2.35% 30,711 1,318 2022 30,373,236 4,595,927 34,969,163 2.00% 30,865 1,133 2023 26,479,782 3,804,037 30,283,819 1.46% 31,019 976 2024 37,978,512 3,016,095 40,994,607 1.95% 31,942 1,283 (1)This is the general bonded debt of both governmental and business-type activities,net of original issuance discounts and premium; Source:Audited Financial Statements,Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Local Services Town of North Andover,Massachusetts 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 2015 $ 52,339,726 $ (693,398) $ 51,646,328 1.20% $ 1,738 2016 51,735,443 (624,472) 51,110,971 1.15% 1,657 2017 51,936,701 (555,546) 51,381,155 1.11% 1,656 2018 49,238,704 (486,619) 48,752,085 1.03% 1,558 2019 50,126,223 (417,693) 49,708,530 0.95% 1,594 2020 46,718,655 (348,767) 46,369,888 0.90% 1,500 2021 40,468,206 (279,841) 40,188,365 0.74% 1,309 2022 34,969,163 (210,915) 34,758,248 0.59% 1,126 2023 30,283,819 (141,989) 30,141,830 0.43% 972 2024 40,994,607 (73,063) 40,921,544 0.51% 1,281 (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 Direct and Overlapping Governmental Activities Debt As of June 30, 2024 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.... $ 1,320,000 1.3% $ 16,667 Town direct debt................................................................. 37,978,512 Total direct and overlapping debt.............................................. $ 37,995,179 Methodologies used to calculate overlapping debt: Greater Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical School District: The Towns 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 Computation of Legal Debt Margin Last Ten Years 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 20M 2023 2024 Equalized Valuation.......................... S 4,337534,000 S 4,337534,000 S 4,736,933,700 S 4,736,933,700 S 5,031,244,200 S 5,031,244,200 S 5,762,245,600 S 5,762,245,600 S 6,388,823,400 S 6,388,823,400 Debt Limit-5%of Equalized Valuation.., S 216,876,700 S 216,876,700 S 236,846,685 S 236,846,685 S 251562,210 S 251,562,210 S 288,112,280 S 288,112,280 S 319,441,170 S 319,441,170 Leas: Outstanding debt applicable to limit..... 36,746,119 38,444,272 41,124,260 39,272,044 41,330,885 38,998,352 34,113,915 29,866,400 26,183,400 37,260,400 Authorized and unissued debt............ 931,008 7,478,282 781,049 7,947,856 3,569,279 781,049 781,049 - 21,808,344 6,808,344 Legal debt margin............................ S 179,199573 S 170,954,146 S 194,941,376 S 189,626,785 S 206,662,046 S 211,782,809 S 253,217,316 S 289574,770 S 271,449,426 S 275,372,426 Total debt applicable to the limit as a percentage ofdebt limit.............. 17.37% 21.17% 17.69% 19.94% 17.85% 15.81% 12.11% 10.37% 15.02% 13.80% Source:Official Statement for Sale of Bonds Town of North Andover,Massachusetts Demographic and Economic Statistics Last Ten Years Per Capita Population Personal Personal Median Unemployment Year Estimates Income Income Age Rate 2015 29,721 S 1,343,818,850 S 47,135 40 4.1% 2016 30,840 S 1,404,694,926 S 48,078 40 4.1% 2017 31,021 S 1,472,828,970 S 50,410 40 4.1% 2018 31,296 S 1,692,957,120 S 54,095 40 2.3% 2019 31,188 S 1,711,410,312 S 54,874 40 3.4% 2020 30,915 S 1,716,138,908 S 57,548 40 14.5% 2021 30,711 S 1,720,307,376 S 56,016 40 4.6% 2022 30,865 S 1,745,452,314 S 56,552 38 2.9% 2023 31,019 S 2,078,109,717 S 66,995 38 2.9% 2024 31,942 S 2,100,378,152 S 65,756 40 3.0% Source: Commonwealth of Massachusetts 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 Principal Employers(excluding Town) Current Year and Nine Years Ago 2024 2015 Nature Percentage of Percentage of Of Total Town Total Town Employer Business Employees Rank Employment Employees Rank Employment Amazon Manufacturing 1500 1 8.8% N/A N/A N/A Merrimack College Higher Education 620 2 3.6% 675 1 4.6% Market Basket Supermarkets,Inc. Grocery Store 459 3 2.7% 400 2 2.7% Edgewood Retirement Community Healthcare 305 4 1.8% 360 3 2.5% Bake&Joy Mfg Food Manufacturing 270 5 1.6% N/A N/A N/A National Grid(formerly Mass Electric) Utility Service 250 6 1.5% 225 5 1.5% Watts Regulators Manufactming 179 7 1.0% 250 4 1.7% Brooks School Education 160 8 0.9% 200 7 1.4% Brightview North Andover Healthcare 160 9 0.9% N/A N/A N/A 6K,Inc Manufacturing/Clean Tech 137 10 0.8% N/A N/A N/A Eagle Tribune Newspaper N/A N/A N/A 205 6 1.4% Ophir Optics Manufacturing N/A N/A N/A 160 8 1.1% Genesis Healthcare Healthcare N/A N/A N/A 150 9 1.0% Stop&Shop Grocery Store N/A N/A N/A 150 10 1.0% N/A-Not Applicable Source:Massachusetts Department of Workforce Development Town of North Andover,Massachusetts Full-Time Equivalent Town Employees Last Ten Years 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Full-Time Equivalents Town............................................... 27 26 27 28 28 28 28 28 28 28 Public Safety...................................... 113 114 114 114 115 115 115 124 124 124 School............................................. 479 481 490 509 515 526 526 531 550 559 Public works...................................... 23 24 24 24 25 25 25 25 25 26 Community services............................. 15 15 15 15 15 15 15 16 16 16 Support Services................................. 10 12 12 13 13 13 13 13 13 16 Library............................................. 14 15 15 16 16 16 16 16 16 16 Total............................................... 681 687 697 719 726 737 737 753 770 785 Source:Annual Budget Report,School Dept Town of North Andover,Massachusetts Operational Indicators by Function/Program Last Ten Years FunCNOn/Proaram 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 General Government Population..................................................... 29,721 30,840 31,021 31,296 31,188 30,915 30,711 30,865 31,019 31,942 Registered Voters,Annual Town Election................ 17,050 18,968 19,801 19,168 20,100 20,100 21,361 21,909 22,177 23,028 Town Clerk Births....................................................... 280 302 248 277 269 272 239 272 248 257 Marriages................................................... 83 83 73 10 87 101 73 107 66 90 Deaths...................................................... 298 330 330 369 354 385 382 320 353 468 Dogs licensed.............................................. 2,101 2,907 2,982 2,969 2,169 2,200 2,288 2,151 1,991 1,712 Business Certificates..................................... 95 92 ill 117 130 125 147 121 122 115 New Voter Registrations................................. 1,251 1,171 2,420 1,512 1,816 1,288 2,340 1,492 1,792 1,708 Passport Applications.................................... 875 798 898 1,047 912 635 N/A 345 NA N/A Assessors Single Family.............................................. 6,258 6,274 6,287 6,305 6,325 6,326 6,326 6,337 6,341 6,339 Condominiums............................................ 2,059 2,084 2,105 2,125 2,157 2,157 2,163 2,166 2,174 2,176 Misc Rec................................................... 29 29 30 29 28 28 28 28 27 28 Two Family................................................ 414 408 405 401 390 391 392 388 388 386 Three Family............................................... 45 47 47 48 52 52 51 52 51 52 Four-eight Family......................................... 52 52 53 53 55 55 55 56 60 57 Vacant land................................................ 432 429 426 400 382 366 351 337 321 313 Residential/Commercial................................. 34 33 33 33 1 36 35 34 33 33 Commerical buildings and land......................... 508 511 511 510 511 512 512 511 510 511 Industrial buildings and land............................. 83 82 83 82 79 77 78 75 77 75 Personal Property Accounts............................. 902 830 832 826 846 856 859 867 905 866 Chapter 61-Forestry Property......................... 7 7 9 9 8 8 8 8 8 5 Chapter 61A-Farm Property........................... 137 142 142 142 143 123 124 124 123 120 Chapter 61B-Recreational Land...................... 7 7 7 7 7 5 5 5 5 3 Exempt buildings and land.............................. 471 421 467 467 473 486 494 479 486 466 Public Utilities............................................. 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 4 Utilities valued by State.................................. 6 6 6 6 6 4 3 4 4 4 Public Safety Police Complaints Issued......................................... 654 635 687 377 455 343 486 529 538 533 Arrests...................................................... 291 323 374 260 266 264 140 127 294 554 Summons/Hearings....................................... 329 290 313 117 189 173 178 175 325 452 Citations................................................... 2,278 2,283 1,333 1,947 1,201 1,101 412 761 675 549 Parking tickets issued.................................... 504 504 440 338 292 311 109 113 198 181 Total number of animal complaints..................... 467 467 667 449 577 463 468 529 585 697 Fire Incidents Fire and Rescue....................................... 1,383 1,755 1,747 1,520 1,837 1,693 1,510 1,784 2,259 2,861 Ambulance Calls....................................... 2,500 2,460 2,370 3,120 2,895 2,854 2,932 3,382 3,743 3,965 Town of North Andover,Massachusetts Operational Indicators by Function/Program(Continued) Last Ten Years Function/Proer 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Permits/certificates issued Smoke Detectors...................................... 543 629 701 506 484 461 588 521 371 340 Carbon Monoxide Detectors......................... 520 595 702 506 484 461 588 521 371 340 Fireworks Display Permits........................... 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 3 2 2 Liquid Gas Storage Permits.......................... 67 54 50 46 61 40 35 87 45 49 Open Air Burning Permits........................... 321 321 467 442 754 765 297 323 251 373 Oil Burner Install Permits............................ 20 16 29 26 47 34 105 99 97 92 Sprinkler Inspections.................................. 30 19 6 38 8 30 39 79 54 52 Underground Tank Installation...................... 21 23 33 12 7 6 45 7 - - Underground Tank Removals........................ - 1 8 10 1 1 3 4 1 - Buikling Department Permits issued............................................. 3,583 3,583 3,583 3,890 5,216 3,787 4,450 3,720 3,584 3,553 Education Public school enrollment.................................... 4,839 4,788 4,831 4,781 4,720 4,542 4,586 4,493 4,450 4,463 Human Services Planning Plan reviews............................................... 19 16 26 19 19 22 21 17 21 19 Board of Health Inspections Food Est.(related permits&reviews).............. 319 258 302 239 243 N/A 219 250 263 224 Septic(all related reviews/permits/inspections)... 115 213 155 181 186 N/A 268 220 181 106 OFFA Haulers/Trash Haulers&Placards............. 263 226 308 498 343 N/A 310 270 265 270 Commercial Permits...................................... 250 260 247 258 261 N/A 61 177 264 172 Professional Permits...................................... 66 62 70 72 72 N/A 72 49 55 54 Council on Aging Home delivered meals served........................... 17,001 20,294 22,756 21,961 20,756 20,756 19,746 16,497 17,909 19,742 Outreach Case Management............................ 9,828 7,384 269 4,489 6,665 6,665 1,316 612 657 635 Community Education................................... 8,458 7,496 7,399 6,914 8,109 21,825 269 1,417 1,998 1,228 Recreation................................................. 20,524 12,162 11,727 13,293 13,728 13,729 665 6,318 7,961 7,168 Transportation............................................. 6,472 4,614 6,323 3,791 3,757 3,757 387 1,404 2,571 2,030 Libraries Program attendance.......................................... 8,358 8,358 10,589 13,453 13,437 13,437 1,611 4,012 9,430 11,509 Number ofLrbrary Card Holders.......................... 20,418 20,418 19,566 20,295 21,141 21,141 19,442 17,153 18,196 11,524 Circulation.................................................... 193,799 193,799 189,773 185,809 185,173 185,173 163,054 227,632 246,328 251,526 PC&Internet Use............................................ 1,186 1,186 480 390 342 342 624 1,119 1,170 1,283 Reference Questions......................................... 29,848 29,848 17,940 18,962 22,217 22,217 600 11,596 13,949 11,700 Inter-Library Loans.......................................... 59,416 59,416 53,449 59,014 58,065 58,065 52,142 46,387 48,444 51,657 Town of North Andover,Massachusetts Operational Indicators by Function/Program(Continued) Last Ten Years Function/Program 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Youth&Recreation Services Memberships.................................................. 684 672 551 612 581 592 548 670 626 675 Summer Programs............................................ 876 971 986 997 1,092 959 1,201 1,317 1,394 1,432 Overall Services.............................................. 3,263 3,410 3,336 3,459 3,926 3,394 2,914 3,613 3,648 3,738 Sewer Service connections.......................................... 34 32 26 28 18 17 11 8 14 12 Water Daily consumption(in million gallons).................... 3.3100 3.2500 3.1050 3.0704 2.9000 2.9300 3.4200 3.0900 3.5484 3.5500 Source:Various Town Departments,Annual Town Report,Commonwealth of Massachusetts Division of Local Services. N/A:Information not available Town of North Andover,Massachusetts Capital Asset Statistics by Function/Program Last Ten Years Function/Program 2015 2016 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 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........... 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 Number of early childhood schools...... n/a n/a n/a 1 1 1 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