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Minutes of April 9, 2026
Present: John Simons Chair, Marsha Finkelstein, Terrance Holland, Rick Green, Jennifer Whitney,
William Callahan, Ron Rudis, John Mabon
Absent: Adam Bagni
Staff: Samantha Carr
Return from Executive Session -John Simons called the meeting to order at 7:20 pm.
J. Simon instructed all that the first order of business must be to vote to suspend the rules because
they are bringing the application in late. Town council instructed this must be done prior to voting on
the specific project.
MOTION — R. Green made a motion to suspend the rules of the Community Preservation
Commission to accept and review a new fiscal year 27 application proposing the purchase of a real
property.J. Mabon seconded. J. Simons -Y, M. Finkelstein —Y,T. Holland —Y, R. Green —Y,J.
Whitney—Y, W. Callahan-Y, R. Rudis—Y,J. Mabon —Y. Unanimous vote in favor.
All other projects have been voted on and are on the list so this application needs to be added.
MOTION —W. Callahan made a motion to approve the application of the Essex Greenbelt to
purchase interest in the Old Barn Trust Property near Barker Road and Bradford Street in North
Andover for a sum not to exceed $500,000. R. Rudis seconded. J. Simons-Y, M. Finkelstein—Y,T.
Holland—Y, R. Green—Y, J. Whitney—Y, W. Callahan-Y, R. Rudis—Y,J. Mabon —Y. Unanimous vote
in favor.
We will add the application to the list of projects. There are two other items to consider for
discussion. There was an amended application received for the Berry Street Field Access Project. The
amount requested is the same. The revision is to broaden the request to allow the town to use funds
to construct an access and parking for the field on the original route proposed from Berry Street or an
alternative route as a contingency if permitting is not approved for the original route that was
proposed.
MOTION —W. Callahan made a motion to accept the revised wording in the application put forward
by the Town of North Andover for parking on the Berry Street lot or thereabouts subject to zoning
approval through the process not to exceed the amount of$299,525. R. Green seconded. J. Simons
-Y, M. Finkelstein —Y,T. Holland—Y, R. Green—Y,J. Whitney—Y, W. Callahan- Y, R. Rudis—Y,J.
Mabon—Y. Unanimous vote in favor.
Zero Great Pond Road -There has been a request to include a maximum cost amount in the
application.
MOTION -W. Callahan made a motion to amend the Zero Great Pond Road application not to
exceed $530,000 for the property and up to an additional $30,000 for closing costs and conservation
restriction. R Green seconded. J. Simons-Y, M. Finkelstein —Y,T. Holland —Y, R. Green —Y,J.
Whitney—Y, W. Callahan-Y, R. Rudis—Y,J. Mabon —Y. Unanimous vote in favor.
The presentation went over very well with the Select Board. It was well received and will be used at
Town Meeting.
Q3 Reports—95% response rate from active CPC projects currently for fiscal year 26, quarter 3
reports.
Schofield Mill — R. Rudis provided an overview of the building and project.
Project Closeouts—There are six projects that grant recipients have indicated that the projects are
complete and they are requesting closeout. The projects are as follows;
• AHT— Project#1429 - $100,000
• Consulting for Housing Analysis— Project# 1387 - $55,000 remaining.
• Second Burying Ground Restoration — Project 1404 - $0 remaining
• Cyr Boardwalk— Project 1371 - $13,011 remaining
• FONAT 635 Osgood Street— Project 1391 - $703 remaining
• Stevens Estate Trails— Project# 1361 - $7,685 remaining
MOTION —W. Callahan made a motion to close out CPC Projects 1429, 1387, 1404, 1371, 1391,
1361, and return funds to CPC Account. Seconded by R. Green. J. Simons -Y, M. Finkelstein —Y,T.
Holland—Y, R. Green—Y, J. Whitney—Y, W. Callahan-Y, R. Rudis—Y,J. Mabon —Y. Unanimous vote
in favor.
Revised Calendar—J. Simons would like a placeholder to potentially hold a meeting on May 12th prior
Town Meeting, perhaps at 6:00pm.
MOTION —W. Callahan made a motion to approve the meeting minutes for February 26, 2026.
Seconded by R. Green. J. Simons -Y, M. Finkelstein —Y,T. Holland —Y, R. Green—Y,J. Whitney—Y,
W. Callahan-Y, R. Rudis—Y, J. Mabon—Y. Unanimous vote in favor.
MOTION —W. Callahan made a motion to approve the meeting minutes for March 5, 2026.
Seconded by R. Green. J. Simons -Y, M. Finkelstein —Y,T. Holland —Y, R. Green—Y,J. Whitney—Y,
W. Callahan-Y, R. Rudis—Y, J. Mabon—Y. Unanimous vote in favor.
J. Simons thanked Bill Callahan for his years of service on the CPC.
MOTION —W. Callahan made a motion to adjourn the meeting. Seconded by J. Whitney. J. Simons -
Y, M. Finkelstein—Y,T. Holland—Y, R. Green —Y,J. Whitney—Y, W. Callahan-Y, R. Rudis—Y,J.
Mabon—Y. Unanimous vote in favor.