HomeMy WebLinkAbout1991~.
Annual Rcport
Town of
North Andover
Massachusetts
FY 1991
The pictures reproduced in the To~n Report are provided by the
North ~ndover Historical Com~ssion and the North ~ndover Historical
society from the latter~s archives. The pictures date from the
1880ts to the mid-199Q~s and are from post cards and original
photographs. We are sure you will agree that these pictures are
~oldies but goodies".
As an on-going project, the North Andover Historical Com{ssion,
working with the Historical society, is interested in adding to their
collection any photographs, prints, or post cards that residents
m~ght be willing to donate or let them borrow, reproduce, and return
to you. Each picture in this new collection will list the
~onor~s/loaner,s name. Please contact:
Maria C. Ward, Historical Com{ssion - 688-1033
Carol Machado, Historical Societ]~ - 686-4035
The Town Report Cc~{ttee is indebted to the department heads
and employees for their cooperation in co~piling these reports and
would also like to thall~ the Historical Com{ssion and Historical
Society for providing the pictures for this year~s Town Report.
Karen Robertson
Daniel Long
Melissa Powers
This Annual Report Is Dedicated
To The Memory Of:
RAYMOND APLIN
(4/~3/0~ -
CWT Aplin was North Andover,s first casualty of World
War II, killed in action aboard the U.S.S. &rizona,
Deo~m~er 7, 1941. Mr. Hplin attended local schools and enlisted
in the U.S. Navy September, 1923.
At the time of his death in 1941, he had 18 years, 3 months
of service. His duties aboard the U.S.S. Arizona was Chief Water
Tender responsible for all water, boilers aboard ship, mess hall,
showers, drinking, etc.
On the day of the attack at Pearl Harbor, Mr. Aplin~s status
was listed as shore leave. A ship,ate was to be married and
asked the Chief if there was anyone who would swap duty w~th b{m~
Mr. /~01in gave up his shore duty to help him. Entombed in the
U.S.S. Arizona along with Mr. ~plin are 1,176 of his shipmates.
The James R. Aplin Playground on Clarendon Street was re-
dedicated to Mr. Hplin on December 7, 1991~ in his memory.
General Government
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
1991 began with the organization of officers of the Board of Selectmen.
Scan Fountain was chosen as Chairman, Eric Bakerman as Clerk, and
Kenneth Crouch as Licensing Commission Chairman. Discussion also centered on
changing the period of service for the Board's officers to run concurrent
with the July - June fiscal year instead of with the calender year.
Preparations were made for a Special Town Meeting to reduce budget
appropriations in several accounts due to declining revenues. Town Meeting
subsequently approved most of the recommendations.
An ongoing investigation by a panel of engineers and other qualified
residents revealed that the water supply reservoirs atop Bear Hill were
constructed at a level several feet below that of the Sutton Hill Reservoirs
and that due to the present flow characteristics of the water system, they
failed to contribute effectively to the peak demand placed on the system.
The Selectmen started negotiations with the designer of the reservoirs to
have the problem corrected.
March elections saw incumbent Frank Dugan challenged by Martha Larson,
Donald Stewart, John Jay Willis, and John Savastano for one of two seats on
the Board of Selectmen. The other seat was vacated by Robert Ercolini who
chose not to seek re-election because of health concerns. Donald Stewart was
victorious while a recount was necessary to resolve a close race between
Frank Dugan and Martha Larson; Martha was finally declared the winner. Both
Bob Ercolini and Frank Dugan made significant contributions to the Board, and
their efforts helped the Town greatly. The elections also pitted Town
Moderator John Cronin against former Selectman Charles Salisbury, with
Salisbury emerging victorious.
The Water Treatment Plant finally went on-line producing good tasting
and safe water. Residents are encouraged to again turn to the municipal
water supply for their drinking water. The final cost of the plant and the
lengthy delay in completion prompted the Board to empanel an impressive group
of volunteers to investigate the events surrounding the design and
construction of the plant. The panel was granted carte-blanche to request
interviews with all who were involved with the plant and was provided with
full access to all documents and specifications. The Board also contracted
with P.M.A. Associates, a professional project management and consulting
firm, to conduct an independent evaluation and appraisal of the plant. The
P.M.A. expertise was made available to the citizen panel. Following the
completion of the panels investigations, a Keport will he made available in
an attempt to prevent the problems from happening again on other construction
projects that the Town conuuences.
The Annual Town Meeting saw a budget presented in a three tier format
with the least expensive of the three being that consisting of services
funded by the maximum available revenues allowed under Proposition 2 1/2, and
the second and third tiers requiring override votes of 2.3 and 4.3 million
dollars respectively. All three budgets were approved by Town Meeting.
Following the meeting, an election was held to determine whether to override,
as provided for in the legislation comprising Proposition 2-1/2, to provide
funding for the second and third tiers of the budget. The overrides were not
approved at the election, and the budget outlined in tier one was the only
one adopted. This caused the unfortunate situation in which many services
had to be cut and several cuts in staff made in the School, Police, Fire,
Public Works, and Human Services departments. These cuts have caused many
worthwhile programs to be curtailed and will result in reductions of service
hours and delays in response time for emergency services.
One of the services that was to be curtailed was the beach at Stevens
Pond. The Town Manager and Selectmen instead chose to implement a user-fee
for access to the beach. After a slow start, revenues finally came in to
fund most of the costs of the beach with some funds coming from Public Works,
as a result of curtailing some projects that were planned in that department.
Reorganization of the Board's officers was again the topic of discussion
in early July with the Board choosing to change terms to match the Town's
fiscal year. Ken Crouch was elected Chairman this time with Martha Larson
chosen as Clerk and Seen Fountain as Licensing Chairman. The Board chose to
adopt a written set of policies and procedures in an effort to control more
effectively the time spent at meetings. As a result of these new procedures,
Selectmen can accomplish more with meetings rarely continuing past 11:00 PM.
The Greater Lawrence Sanitary District unveiled plans to construct an
ash pit as part of an on-going effort to restart incinerators at that
facility. The Board of Selectmen commissioned a review of the proposal to
determine the impact on the Town's water wells that are situated adjacent to
the proposed facility. The Board has determined that restarting the
incinerators is not in the best interests of the Town and is further
concerned with the possible environmental impact of the ash pit. The Board
wrote letters to the Department of Envirormlental Protection calling for help
in protecting the Town and our water supply. The Board of Health and several
citizens' groups are also actively watching the progress of the district's
proposal.
Because of difficulties caused by late payments of property taxes and
water bills, the Selectmen accepted the recommendation of staff and
contracted with a deputy tax collection service to improve our rate of
collections. We feel that an aggressive collection procedure will help us to
minimize the need for short-term borrowing, which will result in reduced
costs to our taxpayers.
In order to improve communications and foster a spirit of cooperation
between the Board of Selectmen, School Department, and Advisory Board, a
committee was organized consisting of two volunteers from each group. This
committee meets regularly, and various topics relating to the budget process
are discussed. Because of the worsening state of the economy, this committee
is assuming an important role in shaping the budget for FY 93.
As a result of falling revenues, it was necessary to call a Special Town
Meeting to further reduce the budget for this year. The meeting was convened
in December and reduced appropriations, as recommended. These reductions
were accomplished by reducing money allocated for interest payments. This
was made possible because falling interest rates reduced the Town*s cost of
borrowing. The Special Meeting lasted only a few minutes and was conducted
with little dissent.
The Selectmen are busy preparing for FY 93 and are looking forward to
being able to accomplish some investment in capital projects, namely the
Calzetta School and renovations to Stevens Library. Some minor renovations
to other town buildings are planned. This work is possible now because of
reduced debt as a result of several obligations being paid off in this fiscal
year. The Selectmen are looking forward to embarking on these improvements
as they have been awaited for several years.
We would like to thank Melissa Powers and Karen Robertson for their
continuing courteous and efficient service to the public. We also thank Town
Manager, James Gordon, for his expertise in helping us unravel the mysteries
of financing continued operations while undergoing a period of declining
revenues. Finally, we thank you the taxpayer for being patient with us
throughout this period, as we cutback services and programs in order to keep
the budget in balance.
Respectfully submitted
Kenneth C. Crouch, Chairman
Martha Larson, Clerk
Scan Fountain
Eric Bakerman
Donald Stewart
· J)VISORY BOARD
For fiscal year 1990-1991, the Town considered implementation of
significant capital improvements including two new elementary schools,
renovations to the high school science wing, and an addition to the Stevens
Library. These projects have been in the planning stages for many years now
and had received strong support from the Selectmen as well as the Advisory
Board. The May 1990 Annual Town Meeting approved these projects by a wide-
majority (79%) subject to a successful Prop. 2 1/2 debt exclusion override.
Unfortunately the all-inclusive ballot question was soundly defeated at the
polls. These events highlight the fact that the Annual Town Meeting
decisions do not necessarily reflect the will of the general electorate.
This situation raises the question as to whether the Town Meeting is the most
effective form of government for our community (population over 22,000). In
any case our schools, library and other structures remain to a certain extent
in deplorable condition.
At Annual Town Meeting in May 1991, two major capital improvement
projects, "Calzetta" Elementary School and Library Renovations were again
approved by a wide margin. In turn, the operating budget was approved to
maintain a level-of-service provided in the prior year. All of this required
a successful Prop. 2 1/2 override which was subsequently defeated by a wide
margin. The cuts required in the School Department have been and will
continue to be devastating.
The fiscal condition of the Town continues in decline. The Stabilization
Fund, intended to provide a source of funding for building and major
maintenance requirements, has been drained. The Overlay Reserve has been
brought to its lowest safe level. The Reserve Fund, intended to serve as an
emergency backup account for the entire Town, has been systematically reduced
from $ 250,000 a few years ago, to $ 75,000. After successive years of
actual budget deficits, the Free Cash account, the accumulative difference
between actual income and actual expenses is negative.
Our financial situation is somewhat of an enigma in that our tax rate is
the lowest of any of our surrounding communities and our per capita income is
one of the highest in the United States, approximately $ 18,000/person/year
(Mass. Department of Taxation).
This year one of our members, Marry Larson, sought election and won as a
Selectman; congratulations to her. Also, Charlie Salisbury was elected Town
Moderator and will, therefore, appoint members to the Advisory Board
beginning July 1991; congratulations also to Charlie. During fiscal year 90-
91, the following members served on the Advisory Board.
Respectfully submitted,
Pat Cavanaugh (filling Marty Larson's term) Marty Larson
John Chmielecki Guenter Loeser, Chairman
Mary Lou Crafton Don Rodgers, Vice Chairman
Len DuBois Andrew Shipley
Jacob Freedman Jim Sullivan
TOWN ACCOUNTANT
Report of the financial operations of the Town for the fiscal year
ending June 30, 1991, are as follows:
At the May 7~ 1990, Town Meeting, a budget was approved which resulted
in an unbalanced budget in the amount of $ 768~000. The expenses exceeded
the revenues by this amount. This necessitated a Special Town Meeting to be
held on January 29, 1991, resulting in a balance budget being approved. The
results of the Town Meetings were as follows:
Operating Budget - Salaries $ 20,613,327.54
Operating Budget - Expenses 10,678,913.54
Capital Improvement Budget 287,216.00
Special Articles 5,521,467.00
An amount of $ 55,490 was transferred from the Stabilization Fund as a
partial payment for a new fire truck and an amount of $ 50,000 was
transferred from other revenue sources to provide for extraordinary and
unforeseen expenditures. Transfers in the amount of $ 9,933.98 were made
from various articles to fund late bills of various operating budgets. Town
meeting authorized approval to bond the Capital Improvement Budget in the
amount of $ 287,216 and Special Articles in the amount of $ 5,496,467.
On July 1, 1990, the long-term debt balance outstanding was $ 6,500,000.
During the fiscal year 1991, the Town entered into long-term debt borrowing
in the amount of $ 10,700~000 and retired an amount of $ 1,320,000. These
transactions resulted in an outstanding long-term debt balance at June 30,
1991, in the amount of $ 15,880~000.
Respectfully submitted,
Jean Sullivan, Town Accountant
TO~I CLI~K
As Town Clerk, I submit my report for the fiscal year
June 30, 1991.
Licenses issued from July 1, 1990, to June 30, 1991:
Hunting and Fishing Licenses ............ $ 14,514.30
Miscellaneous:
Birth, Marriage and Death Certificates;
Marriage Licenses; Gas & Oil Permits; Street List~
Certified Copies of Zoning and Planning Decisions;
Recording cf Finance & New Business
Certificates; Dog Licenses
Total ..................... $ 10,340.00
Births Recorded ....... 263
Marriages Recorded ...... 153
Deaths Recorded ....... 191
Respectfully submitted,
Daniel Long, Town Clerk
ending
Division of Finance
~SESSO~ OFFICE
Value of Real Estate - 12 Months
Aggregate Value of Personal Property
Real Estate Tax Levy - 12 Months
Personal Property Tax Levy - 12 Months
Residential Rate per Thousand
C.I.P. Rate per Thousand
Water Lien
Sewer Lien
Betterment with Interest
$ 2,021,203,254.00
26,883,976.00
19,136,928.78
271,205.32
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10.09
258,668.64
151,087.75
Chapter 380 (Sewer)
Chapter 40 (Water)
Committed Interest
Chapter 80 (drain)
4,488.20
1,320.50
764.00
67.50
Motor Vehicle Bills and Tax $ Committed to Collector
Number of 1989 Vehicles Taxed in FY 1991 1,392
Levy of 1989 Vehicles Taxed in FY 1991 $ 1,157,262.73
Number of 1990 Vehicles Taxed in FY 1991 3,551
Levy of 1990 Vehicles Taxed in FY 1991 $ 405,564.62
Number of 1991 Vehicles Taxed in Fy 1991 16,430
Levy of 1991 Vehicles Taxed in FY 1991 $ 955,099.62
Division of Planning &
Community Development
DIRECTOR' S REPORT
The following outline is designed to provide you with an overview of the
operations in the Division of Planning & Community Development which is
comprised of five offices Appeals~ Building, Conservation, Health, and
Planning. Each office is responsible for working with the public and other
departments regarding land use and development-related issues, as well as the
enforcement of state and local regulations pertaining to their areas of
expertise. The Division staff works closely with the Division's four
appointed boards - Appeals, Conservation, Health, and Planning which hold one
or more public meetings a month where the public is encouraged to attend and
participate.
To help streamline the application and review process, the Town has
created a Technical Review Committee (TRC) to perform a preliminary review of
applications presented to the Planning Board. The Town Planner acts as the
liaison and coordinator for all projects presented before the TRC. Other
members of the TRC include representatives from the Fire and Police
Departments, and the Divisions of Public Works and Planning and Community
Development. Once input has been received from each TRC member, the
applicant can generally approach the Planning Board's public hearing process
with a higher degree of confidence in their project. The success of the TRC
has been far reaching for the applicant, staff, and boards and is owed to the
mutual cooperation and participation in the process.
Respectfully,
Karen H.P. Nelson, Director
Division of Planning & Community Development
Janet L. Eaton, Administrative Secretary
BOARD OF APPF~LS
The Board of Appeals held twelve regular meetings and two special
meetings. A total of forty-five petitions were presented to the Board at
public hearings for variances, special permits, earth removal permits, party
aggrieved and plan reviews. After being presented to the ZBA at a public
hearing, thirty-one were granted, nine were denied, and four were withdrawn
without prejudice.
The Board granted a Special Permit to Brooks School for construction of
a playing field. Also, a request for a Comprehensive Permit was granted to
the North Andover Housing Authority for four new townhouse units on Ashland
Street. The Board of Appeals holds regular meetings on the second Tuesday of
each month in the Selectmen's Meeting Room at 7:30 p.m. unless otherwise
a~vertised.
During this past year, the Board also welcomed two new associate
members, Robert Ford and John Pallone. The Board of Appeals would also like
to take this opportunity to thank Audrey Taylor for her years of service as
the 5oard's secretary.
Respectfully submitted,
Frank Serio, Jr., Chairman
William Sullivan, Vice-Chairman
Walter Soule, Clerk
Raymond Vivenzio
Anna O'Connor
Associate Members:
Louis Rissin
Robert Ford
John Pallone
Linda Dufresne, Secretary
BUILDING DEPARI~
The economic decline in construction continues to impact in the Building
Department as sho~rn in the comparison table below:
Permits Issued:
FY 1991 FY 1990
New Dwellings, 1 & 2 Family 62
Residential Additions & Alterations 124
New Commercial & Industrial Buildings 2
Commercial & Industrial
Additions & Alterations 30
Condos, Apts., Conversions 0
Dormitories & Educational Buildings 1
Re-roofing & Vinyl Siding 112
Pools 23
Garages & Sheds 15
Miscellaneous (Decks, Signs,
Bemolition, Etc.) 122
Plumbing Permits 107
Gas Permits 82
Electrical Permits 478
62
90
4
41
1
83
23
26
134
285
221
484
At times, the permitting and inspection procedure lagged due to
department budget cuts and, also, as of January, 1991, Building Inspector, D.
Robert Nicetta, had the duty to monitor the construction of the Water
Treatment facility.
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We wish to thank those Town departments that cooperated in the proper
enforcement of public safety and zoning by-laws.
Respectfully submitted:
D. Robert Nicetta, Insp. of Bldgs. & Zoning
Enforcement Officer
John J. Thompson, Electrical Inspector
James L. Diozzi, Plumbing & Gas Inspector
Gilda A. Blackstock, Secretary
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
The Conservation Commission is comprised of seven volunteer members
appointed by the Board of Selectman for three-year terms. The Conservation
Commission administers the Massachusetts Wetlands Protection Act and the
Town's Wetlands Protection Bylaw. These state and lo,al laws help protect
the valuable natural resources of the Town of North Andover: rivers, ponds,
marshes, bogs, wet meadows, swamps and lands subject to flooding. Wetlands
are known to contribute to the following public health and safety interests:
* Protection of Public and Private Water Supply
* Protection of Ground Water Supply
* Flood Control
* Storm Damage Prevention
* Prevention of Pollution
* Protection of Recreational Interests
* Protection of Fisheries
* Protection of Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat
Any construction or alteration of land (permanent structure, addition,
roadway, driveway, etc.) planned in or near any wetland, requires a permit
from the Conservation Commission. Public Meetings are held twice a month to
review projects and hold public hearings. The Conservation Office is staffed
by an administrator and a secretary to provide information and assistance to
residents regarding the Town's natural resources. The Conservation Office is
part of the Division of Planning and Community Development.
In Fiscal Year 1991, the Commission held 24 meetings and 73 public
hearings. Twenty-seven new Notices of Intent and 18 Requests for
Determination were filed. Also, 17 Orders of Condition were issued. The
Conservation Office also continued to monitor many of the hundreds of
projects that had been under review in the previous 10 years. Also in Fiscal
Year 1991, the Conservation Office:
* Revised the Town's Watershed Protection District.
This revision was approved at the 1991 Special Town Meeting.
* Revised the Town's Wetland Protection Bylaw.
This revision was approved at the 1991 Annual Town Meeting.
* Completed a Management Plan for the Town's newest open space
acquisition, the Mazurenko Farm Conservation Area.
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This Management Plan is now being implemented with the help of
volunteers.
* Researched water quality issues and protection measures.
* Provided technical assistance to Town departments and citizens in
natural resource protection.
Our efforts for the coming year will be directed at improving the
watershed planning process, implementing a computer database of all permits
issued to facilitate environmental monitoring, and completing the design
phase and initiating the construction of a boat ramp on the Merrimack River.
The Conservation Office will also continue the implementation of the Town's
first open space management plan - for the Mazurenko Farm and Rae's Pond
Conservation Areas. This plan was completed in early 1991 and will provide
the Town with guidance in the long-term management of this watershed
property. Various trail work and wildlife habitat improvement projects are
now underway. Preparation for the second plan, for Town Farm, will begin in
early 1992 as well.
The Commission would like to thank our retiring secretary, Marie
Boudrot, for her years of dedicated service.
Respectfully submitted,
George Reich, Chairman
Alison Brewster, Vice Chair
Paul Tariot
Carl Schoene
Richard Milliard
Robert Mansour
Richard Doucette,Administrator
Linda Dufresne, Secretary
BOARD OF HEALTH
Budget cuts have continued to take their toll on the Health Department.
The department continues to lack a visiting nurse as required by the State.
Funds were unavailable once again for a Household Hazardous Waste Collection
Day. The department is currently staffed with a full-time administrator,
Allison Conboy, and a full-time secretary, Carol Pawelski. The Board
continues its contract with an engineering consulting firm to handle all
septic matters.
Much effort has been focused on working with residents of North Andover
and regulatory agencies to ensure that any change in operations or addition
of an ash disposal site at the Greater Lawrence Sanitary District are in the
best interest of public health of the community. Efforts have also been
focused on providing a uniform and efficient method of record keeping,
investigating complaints~ and obtaining compliance with health regulations.
An influenza vaccination program was conducted in October under a grant from
the Federal Gover~nent. The program proved successful as approximately 850
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vaccines were distributed. 76 Health complaints were filed with the
department and investigated.
We would like to thank Stephanie Foley who left our office last
December, for her efforts in up-grading the food establishment program on a
full-time basis.
1991 Permits/Licenses Issued By the Board of Health
Food Service 69
Retail Food 03
Limited Retail 16
Seasonal(Farm Stands) 04
Home Cooks 11
Mobile Food Trucks 04
Catering 03
Catering(Temporary) 04
Disposal Works Installers 57
Site Testing Permits 30
Disposal Works Construction 40
Offal/Trash Haulers 33
Dumpster Permit(AnnuaL/Temp.) 175
Burial Permits 80
Swimming Pool Permits 16
Sunning Establishment Permit 02
Animal Permit 14
Recreational Camp Permit 04
Well Construction Permit 30
Funeral Directors License 05
Massage License 03
The Board of Health plans to continue to act to protect the health of
the citizens and the environment of North Andover and appreciates input from
residents and businesses.
Respectfully submitted,
Francis MacMillan, MD, Chairman
John Rizza, DMD, Member
Gayton Osgood, Member
Allison C. Conboy, Health Administrator
Carol J. Pawelski, Secretary
PLANNING BO~D
The Planning Board currently has a volunteer membership of five
residents, all of whom are appointed to a three-year term by the Town
Manager. In general, the Planning Board holds regularly scheduled hearings
on the first and third Thursday of each month.
The Planning Department, which acts as support to the Planning Board, is
currently staffed with one full-time Planner and relies upon secretarial
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support through the office of the Director of Planning and Community
Development.
The duties of the Planning Board include review and approval of
Residential, Commercial, and Industrial construction. Some of the concerns
which become topics of discussion at the public hearings include site design,
environmental impact, traffic and vehicular circulation, and compliance with
regulations of the North Andover Zoning Bylaw.
As dictated by both the Massachusetts General Law and the North Andover
Zoning Bylaw, the Planning Board has four varied types of applications which
it normally reviews, they a~e as follows:
Approval Not Required: Division of an existing property on an
established roadway or adjustment of a lot line. These lots are
reviewed for conformance with frontage and area requirements of the
Zoning bylaw.
Subdivision of Land: Creation of additional lots through division of an
existing property. This application generally requires construction
of a roadway in compliance the Planning Board's Rules and Regulations.
Site Plan Review: Any Industrial or Co~ercial construction over 2,000
Square Feet, or that which may require the addition of five or more
parking spaces.
Special Permit: A Special Permit is the most discretionary permit
which the Planning Board may grant. An exsmple of a project requiring a
Special Permit would include construction within the Watershed
Protection District, a district surrounding our drinking water supply,
Lake Cochichewick.
The following is an account of the applications received by the Planning
Board and the number of projects approved from July 1990 to June 1991:
Approval not required applications: 21
35 additional lots created, 8 lot line adjustments.
Definitive Subdivision applications: 9
Definitive Subdivision approvals: 8
Site Plan Review applications:
Site Plan Review approvals:
10
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Special Permit applications:
Special Permit approvals:
16
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The Planning Board brought several articles to the floor of the 1991
Town Meeting. These articles ranged from acceptance of nine private roadways
as public streets, to a redraft of the dimensional requirements of the
Village Commercial district.
The Planning staff has also been actively negotiating with property
owners and developers 'who have pending litigation with the Planning Board.
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The efforts to date have been extremely successful in that several litigation
issues have been resolved witho~t the need to expend funds on legal ceung~l.
In every case, the Town has maiz~tained the integrity of the Zoning By-]aw and
held the concerns of protecting natural resources as a top priority.
The Planning Board would like to thank former members Erich Nitzsche,
Jack Graham, and Robert Ercolini for their dedicated service to the Planning
Board and the Town of North Andover. The Board would further like to thank
Christian Huntress, Acting Town Planner, for his valuable expertise and
experience in all matters which come before the board. The Planning Board
would like to welcome Joseph V. Mahoney and Richard Nardella as the newest
members, and both George Perna and John Simons have been reappointed for
additional three-year terms.
Respectfully submitted,
· George D. Perna, Jr., Chairman
John L. Simons, Clerk
Richard A. Nardella
Joseph V. Mahoney
John C. Draper
Christian C. Huntress, Acting Town Planner
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Division of Public Works
The following is a summary of activities within the Division of Public
Works for the period of July 1, 1990, to June 30, 1991:
Water SuDnlv & Distribution
There were installed in 1990-1991, 1,917 feet of twenty-four inch, 8,126
feet of twelve-inch, 850 feet of eight-inch, 100 feet of six-inch ductile
iron pipe; five twenty-four inch, 21 twelve-inch, 3 eight-inch, 23 six-
inch ga~e valves; and 23 fire hydrants. The water main distribution system
now consists of 127.67 miles of main pipe; 6 twelve-inch check valves; 4
twelve-inch altitude valves, 5 twenty-four inch butterfly valves; 391 twelve-
inch, 15 ten-inch, 559 eight-inch, 1,661 six-inch, and 4 four-inch gate
valves; with 1,090 public hydrants.
Sike of Pipe (Inches) 24 12 10 8
Length of Pipe (Feet) 1,917 228,659 11,581 235,813
Size of Pipe (Inches) 6 4 3
Length of Pipe (Feet) 194,715 1,262 160
There were installed in 1990-1991 either wholly or partially, 57 water
services. The new and renewed water services equalled 363.6 miles of type
"k" copper service pipe. 182 new meters were installed, and 25 old meters
were repaired. Four fire hydrants broken off by cars were replaced and nine
water main or service leaks were repaired. All hydrants were inspected,
repaired, and painted where necessary. The annual inspection of the 2,645
gate valves and valve boxes in the system were completed. The annual hydrant
flushing of the entire distribution system was completed in June.
Fluoridation has been completely maintained by the Public Works Department
and levels monitored by both ourselves and the State Department of
Environmental Engineering.
A semi-annual inspection of backflow prevention devices and check valves
between the public water supply and other sources of supply for industrial
and commercial uses have been made by this department as part of our cross-
connection monitoring program. Construction contracts for replacement of
water mains, as part of the Town's ongoing water distributing system
rehabilitation program, were completed. George Cairns & Sons, Inc.,
installed new 24-inch pipe on Great Pond Road. F. Riley Gonstruction
installed new
12-inch pipe on Bradford Street and Stevens Street.
The new Drinking Water Treatment Facility went into service on
May 15, 1991. Treatment of raw (lake) water and removal of natural lake
contaminants (such as color, turbidity, taste and odor), was highly
successful. Some average everyday findings are:
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Contaminant Raw Water Finished Water % Removed
Turbidity 1.7 units 0.10 units 94%
Taste/Odor Fish/Organic undetectable
Color 22.0 units 1.0 units 96%
In January, 1991, the Town was fortunate to purchase 1,680 cubic feet of
Granular Activated Carbon to fill a 6th carbon filter at $.68 per lb.,
compared to $.83 per lb., for a total cost service of $7,043. The Ozone
generation systems were removed from the North and South Pumping Stations.
They were transferred and installed into the new drinking water treatment
plant. Ozone will be utilized in early 1992 once again to oxidize and pre-
disinfect the incoming raw water. The South Pumping Station was destroyed,
and its area is new part of the present landscape surrounding the treatment
facility. The North Station still exists but is retired from service. Our
staff and consultants are continuing to monitor our water distribution system
with an extensive and detailed Water Quality Management Program in order to
insure safe and potable drinking water. The program includes sampling
throughout the system, specific identification of bacterial species beyond
the parameters, continuous computing and analysis of all collected data, and
a Giardia and Cryptosporidium testing program. There are also organized
programs for testing volatile organic compounds and THM's.
Water Receipts for Fiscal Year 199]
Collected Water Receipts:
July 1, 1990 ~ 3une 30, 1991 3,175,969
Collected Water Const. & Maintenance:
July 1, 1990 ~ June 30, 1991 4,538
Statistics of Consumption of Water
1. Population of 1991 Census
2. Estimated population of lines of supply
3. Total consumption of the year (gallons)
4. Passed through meter (gallons)
5. Fires, flushing, known losses
6. Percentage of consumption accounted for
7. Average daily consumption (gallons)
Maximum daily consumption 6/29/91 (gallons)
21,550
1,064,402,800
919,687,273
8,124,628
87.2%
2,916,172
6,367,900
Statistics Relating to Distribution System
1. Kind of pipe - cast iron and ductile iron
2. Sizes
3. Extended during the year (feet)
4. Discontinued (feet)
5. Total number of hydrants added during year
6. Total number of hydrants now in use
7. Number of stop gates now in use
3" to 24"
10,993
5,255
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1,090
2,645
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8. Number of stop gates added during year 39
9. Number of stop gates smaller than 4 inches none
10. Number of blowoffs 6
11. Range of pressure on mains 20 psi to 148 psi
12. Kind of service pipe - cement lined, lead lined,
copper, cast iron, and ductile iron.
13. Size of service pipe - 3/4" to 10"
14. Extended (feet) 6,140
15. Discontinued 0
16. Number of service taps added this year 27
17. Number of service taps now in use 5,888
18. Number of meters installed 182
.IDLY !, 19~0 - .1UNE 30. 1991
CEMENT LINED DUCTILE IRON PIPE. GATE VALVF~ & HYDRANTS
Sewage Collect~o~ & Treatment
The North Andover sewerage 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 its trunk on
Massachusetts Avenue and Waverley Road; and along the Shawsheen River to the
Merrimack River; and the central drainage area bounded by Waverley Road,
Middlesex Street, and Main Street to the Merrimack River by way of the
Greater Lawrence Sewerage Treatment Plant~ There are 60.02 miles of sewers
in the North Andover Sewerage System with 3,841 house connections.
Size of Sewers (Inches) 27 24 20 18 15
Length of Sewers (Feet) 2,097 13,442 9,547 28,664 3,390
Size of Sewers (Inches) 12 10 8 6
Length of Sewers (Feet) 31,337 9,594 133,785 85,047
Maintenance was performed on municipal sewers. Ail mains were
inspected, cleaned, and flushed in the spring. Work continued on a Town wide
Infiltration/Inflow: Sewer System Evaluation Survey. The study is being
performed by L.E.A. Group.
Design and construction of sewers along the south side of Lake
Cochichewick continued. The Phase I Sewer has been completed and currently
provides service on Pleasant Street and Great Pond Road up to the new Water
Treatment Plant. The Phase II Sewer is completely designed and construction
will commence when the Massachusetts Water Pollution Trust State Revolving
Loan Program is funded. The Phase III project includes collecting sewers for
all remaining unsewered areas in the water shed on th~-~south side of Lake
Cochichewick. L.E.A. Group is designing the sewer extension.
Sewer Receipts for Fiscal Year 1991
Collected Sewer Receipts:
July 1, 1989 - June 30, 1991
Collected Sewer Const. & Maintenance:
July 1, 1989 - June 30, 1991
1,181,741
0
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Sewer MmV- F~x~emsions And I~rove~ents
July 1, 1990 - June 30, 1991
24"
Street Location Work By Pipe
Easement Pleasant St George 1383
to Great Pond Cairn's
Road
12" 8"
Pipe Pipe
Maruholes
6
Great Pleasant St. George 2256
Pond Road Easement to Cairn's
Water Treatment
Plant
15
Salem St. Marbleridge Rd. Ramey 375
toward Contractors
Appleton St,
English Salem St. R~ Jones 250 3
Total 1383 2256 625 26
Solid Waste Collection & Disposal
Rubbish collection was carried out throughout the year by Town crews.
8,369 tons were collected and disposed of at the resource -recovery facility
on Old Clark and Holt Roads. The Town is a member of the Northeast Solid
Waste Committee (N.E.S.W.C.).
Town crews discontinued the practice of large item special pick up due to
problems with the disposal of white goods. Alternatively, Town crews now
pick up one bulky item per residence per week with the regular rubbish.
Glass and newspapers are recycled on a voluntary basis.
Bulk leave collections were carried out during November and into December.
The Sharpener's Pond recycling area was opened on Wednesdays and Saturdays
from May through December.
Street Maintenance
Drainage repairs: 65 catch basins were repaired or rebuilt. 40 feet
of 12" drain pipe removed and replaced on Morris Street, and 100 ft at 304
Sutton Street. The following streets were all or partly paved: Farnum
Street, Boxford Street, Pond Street, Fountain Drive, Old Center, Hillside
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Road, Great Pond Road, Chestnut Street, Marrion Drive, Elm Street, High
Street, and Marbleridge. Extensive patching with hot top was done in areas
where road sags and fractures existed to minimize the out break of pot holes
in this coming winter season. Power swept all streets, hand swept all
sidewalks, and dug all catch basins. Maintained all street signs and
maintained all parks, triangles, athletic fields, and schools. Public Works
responded to and repaired water main breaks at approximately 15 locations
throughout Town. Ail hydrants were flushed and all hydrant caps were treated
with Never Cease. Replaced 12 new hydrants that were broken by accidents or
just plain antiquated. Approximately 1,500 catch basins were cleaned by
machine and 50 by hand between the months of April, May, and June.
Approximately 70 sand barrels were filled throughout the winter months at
certain locations in Town for residents to use. Snow fence was put at
various locations throughout Town.
Forestr%, ~ Tree Maintenanne
Services provided by this department include cutting of grass and brush
on sides of all rural roads and intersections whet~:~%~uired. Removed
approximately 75 large dead problem trees with the rental of a Skyworker
bucket truck. Planted 15 trees at various locations around Town. Also,
shrubs were planted in the island at the intersections of Salem Street and
Appleton Street. Flowers were planted at Town Garage, Town Building and
Veterans Memorial Common. Ail public areas and guard-rails were sprayed with
'Round up' to kill poison ivy and weeds. Herbicides were sprayed on
shoulders of rural roads to control the regrowth of weeds and brush. Ail
shrubs and trees at all schools and other public properties were trimmed and
maintained. Removed 75 stumps at various locations in Town.
Playground Maintenance
The playground system consists of Grogan's Field, 4.7 acres; Drummond
Field, 5.0 acres; American Legion Beach, 1.4 acres; Carl Thomas Playground,
4.7 acres; Aplin, 1.8 acres; Chadwick Street Playground, 3~0 acres; Soccer
Field at the Cyr Recreation Area, 2 acres - a total of 22.6 acres.
In preparing for the very busy summer season, the following work was
completed: Enlarged playing~ field at Sharpeners Pond Road Recreation Area
and extended the southerly end of field an additional 75 feet. All existing
swing sets and see-saws were repaired and painted. Playground equipment was
installed at all playgrounds and the bathing beach. All benches were
repaired and replaced at the playgrounds as needed. Sand was spread over the
bathing beach to improve the swimming area. A new type of baby safety swings
were placed at each playground. The beach was open June through
September, 1991. Over 2,000 swimming lessons were given by the Director
Donald Smith and other lifeguards.
The baseball diamonds at the Aplin Playground, the Pony League behind
the High School, and the varsity fields, as well as baseball diamonds at the
Drummond, Carl Thomas, and Grogan's Field, are used seven days a week during
the summer season and require constant maintenance. All baseball diamonds
were rebuilt and regraded. Ail fields were fertilized and extensive
reseeding was done. Top dressing with loam and seeding was done to soccer
fields at High School.
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Parks & School Grounds Maintenance
The parks area consists of the Center Common, 8.1 acres; training
grounds, 1.9 acres; Memorial Park, 2.7 acres; Old Burying Ground, 1 acre;
Historical Society Plot; Farrington Burying Grounds; and 20 small plots at
street intersections - a total of 15 acres. Ail park areas were maintained,
fertilized, and mowed an average of once per week. All triangles at various
locations were maintained and mowed.
School grounds area consists of the Bradstreet School, 1.20 acres;
Thomson School, 3.00 acres; Kittredge School, 6.57 acres~ Franklin School,
8.77 acres; North Andover Middle School and Atkinson School, 38.34 acres; and
the High School, 44.52 acres a total of 102.40 acres. Bleachers were
repaired and repainted as required. Baseball fields, track and field
facilities, field hockey, soccer, and football fields all required constant
upkeep for competitive school events and practice.
Respectfully submitted,
William A. Cyr, Interim Director
Division of Public Works
Water Street
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Public Safety
During the past fiscal year, I have inspected the animals and the
stabling conditions on ~hree large beef and dairy farms as well as two
small beef cattle farms. I also visited five large house stables in order
to inspect the animals and general conditions. Eighteen calls were made to
inspect back yard horses, sheep, goats, and chickens. Health certificates
were issued to The aforementioned farms and premises. Forty pets were
vaccinated against rabies at the animal clinic at the Old Center Fire
Station at no cost to the Townspeople. Seven dogs were quarantined as
rabies suspects.
Respectfully submitted,
Robert E. Atwood, D.V.M.
CIVIL DEFENSE
During this reporting period, we'participated in several National
Security exercises under the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)~
One in particular was entitled CIVEX 90, a national security exercise. The
other entitled EMEX 91 simulated a bad flooding situation in Massachusetts.
Approximately 70 Massachusetts communities participated in these exercises.
The object of these exercises was to insure the various communities
reviewed all aspects of their Emergency Operations plans, the Comprehensive
Emergency Management plan (CEMP), and assess each of our communities
availability of resources. Specific problems were resolved conceptually.
Civex 90 was activated at 4:00 PM on May 10, 1990 and was terminated at
approximately 9:00 PM. EMEX 91 ran for a six-hour period during May, 1991.
In both instances the Emergency Operation Center (EOC) was activated at
4:00 PM, and all instructions pertaining to the emergency were relayed by
radio from the EOC to Area 1 Headquarters and included simulated situation
reports, etc. At the conclusion of these exercises, we self-critiqued our
performance to determine if any serious deficiencies may have surfaced,
which we should remedy prior to a real occurrence. I was happy to advise
the Town Manager and other town officials who participated in these
exercises that our community acquitted itself well. Our communications
with all Massachusetts Civil Defense participants from the EOC, which was
well-manned, went extraordinarily well. I am happy to report that our
review and self-critique showed that every aspect of the EOC activation,
communications, chair~ of command response and general state of readiness
met all the requirements of Massachusetts Civil Defense~ Our Radio Amateur
Communications Emergency Service (RACES) operators did an excellent job of
handling simulated emergency traffic throughout the exercises. We
participated in one other similar exerciae during this last year and have
had excellent support from all Town departments, including Police and Fire
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Departments and our Auxiliary Police cadre. In all instances we met the
required response criteria as defined in the CEMP.
Our Town continues to retain its eligibility to receive federal
matching funds for 50% of Civil Defense salaries and all administrative
expenses under FEMA. We still have no prospects of receiving surplus
property under FEMA~ We again thank Mr. Benjamin Farnum for allowing us to
locate our 220MHz repeater and antenna on his property on Boston Hill. The
lo~ation of this equipment has greatly enhanced our communications posture
and our phone patch capability. We are extremely grateful for Mr. Farnum's
civic mindedness.
Our RACES communicators continue to exercise our ratio equipment on a
weekly basis with our local Civil Defense personnel, and on a monthly basis
with Massachusetts Civil Defense. The following are current members of our
RACES group: Mr. Joseph Sullivan, Jr., Communications Officer;
William Sherlock, Carelton Wilson, Douglas Wilson, Richard Slade,
Leonard Somers, Gerald Rowen, David Upton, and Edward Adams. For anyone
wishing to obtain a Novice Radio Amateur Radio License, Mr. Sullivan
usually conducts one training class annually. Anyone interested should
contact either Mr. Sullivan or the undersigned.
Our Auxiliary Police Group continues to support the local Police
Department in the conduct of v~ndalism patrols of the various Town
properties, schools, and playgrounds, and assist in the conduct of crowd
control at the behest of Police Chief Stanley. Chief Stanley continues to
utilize these resources as an extension of the local Police Department.
Chief Stanley and his department remain most supportive of our Auxiliary
Police cadre and all our Civil Defense efforts. The following are current
members of our Auxiliary Police force: Sgt. Richard Boettcher, Executive
Officer~ Patrolmen James P~ Roche, Joseph Sullivan, Jr.,
Ms. C. Susan Northam, Raymond D. McLean, Jay S. Staude,
Steven A. Broderick, and Gregory Phair. We take this opportunity to
welcome our newest recruit Mr. Ryan A. Roche, who was recently appointed.
As usual, our RACES and Auxiliary Police volunteers contribute many
hours of voluntary time annually to our community. In the past few years,
we have had several requests from students for information concerning
earthquakes, hurricanes, and natural disasters to assist them in completing
papers required as part of a course. Anyone requiring this kind of
information should feel free to contact the undersigned or any member of
our group, and we will provide you any information or available literature
to assist you.
We continue to selectively search for volunteers willing to serve in
our Civil Defense group as Staff Officers, Communications personnel (who
must possess a valid FCC license), or Auxiliary Police Officers (must pass
a background investigation conducted by our local police department).
Consideration is granted to anyone regardless of race, sex, or creed. The
undersigned may be contacted for information by potential candidates.
I take this opportunity to thank the following members of the various
Town boards and Town departments for their excellent support of our group:
The Honorable Board of Selectmen, Town Manager, Advisory Board, all Town
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department heads and staffs, Police Chief Richard M. Stanley and his
department, Fire Chief William V. Dolan and his firefiEhters and EMT's, and
the Police and Fire dispatchers. My §rateful thanks to Com~unications
Officer Joseph Sullivan, Jr. and all the communicators for their upkeep of
equipment and technical professionalism in the conduct of their duties.
Sgt Richard Boettcher and the Auxiliary Police force for their dedication
in maintaining a standard of excellence. Last but not least, Mr. John J.
Lyons for his tireless efforts in support of the Civil Defense mission.
Respectfully submitted,
John J. Coco
Civil Defense Director
DEPARTMENT
The following is the report of the
July 1, 1990, to June 30, 1991:
Fire Department for the period from
Fires
Single Family 22
Dormitories 1
Public Assembly 2
Public School 1
Nursing Homes 2
Industrial 5
Warehouse 1
Garage 2
Highway Vehicles 29
Other Vehicles 1
Brush 86
Dumpsters 1
Trash 15
Total 168
Other Responses
Mutual Aid Given 33
Water Problems 54
Smoke Scares 64
Delayed Ignition 18
Educational 50
Miscellaneous 154
Aircraft Priority I 13
Chimney Fires 7
Hazardous Materials
Incidents 60
Total 453
Breakdown of Respnses
Rescue & Medical
Motor Vehicle 224
Water 1
Elevator 1
Machinery 2
Miscellaneous 9
N.A. Engine Co with
N. A. Ambulance 43
N.A. Engine Co with
Mutual Aid Ambulance 127
Total 407
Total Ambulance Calls 1,574
False Alarms
Food on the Stove 53
Smoking 11
Accidental 135
System Malfunction 221
Work No Notification 9
Malicious 18
Miscellaneous 11
Total 458
Fire Prevention Responses
Smoke Detectors 246
Heating Equipment 72
Blasting 15
LP Gas 22
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Flammable Storage
Underground Tanks
Final Inspections
Sprinklers
Complaints
Quarterly Inspections
Annual Inspections
Miscellaneous Insp.
Total
2
11
14
10
26
7
20
145
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Grand Total of Ail Activity Responses: 3,650
The fire problem in the Town reflects its diversity affecting with the
main fire incidents occurring in single family dwellings. The plane crash
on Osgood Street on July 28th which resulted in the deaths of three
persons, the arson-related gas station fire on May 28th, and the gas
explosion to a home on Bradford Street are examples of events which occur
and to which the department must be trained and prepared to manage.
In FY 91, the department was able to acquire two major pieces of
equipment. Engine 2 was replaced as an emergency procurement after its
engine was damaged in October, this piece of equipment had served the
community since the opening of Station 2 in 1971. A new fully-equipped
ambulance was purchased in keeping with the replacement schedule for this
replacement vehicle at a cost of $85,495, which was $9,500 less than the
amount appropriated for the article.
Although these equipment purchases enhanced the department's
capabilities in the first half of the year, budgetary reductions at the end
of April reduced the amount of personnel available to respond on a shift
basis by one firefighter. This, at times, placed the Rescue Truck out of
service~ The department made preparations for FY 92 when manpower
reductions would cut nine positions from the department~ During these
times the Town was able, through the cooperative spirit of the firefighters
union, to make these changes without impasse. The current ratios of
firefighters to population, assessed property value, and to the number of
dwellings/buildings is summarized below:
For Each Firefighter there are 475 residents.
For Each Firefighter there is $452,122,333 in property value.
For Each Firefighter there are 177 dwellings/buildings.
In May of this year, two of the departmentt$ Lieutenants retired.
Lt. Don Fountain retired May 15th after having served on the Fire
Department for 40 years, and Lt. James Tamagnine retired May 14th after
having served with the department since 1963~
The department will be severely impacted in FY 92 but will endeavor to
serve the public to the best of its ability with the resources allocated to
it.
Respectfully submitted,
William V. Dolan, F~re Chief
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POLICE DEPARTNENT
Fiscal Year 1991 has brought both bad news and good news. The bad news
manifested itself with the devastating cuts that forced the Police Department
to lay off three full-time police officers, one clerk, and to leave four
other full-time police positions unfilled. Pay cuts and restructuring of
police personnel also took place. Subsequently, the Town experienced not
only a significant loss in services but also experienced a significant loss
of police presence within the Town. A higher rate of thefts and larcenies
has been observed during this time period.
The good news is that the Police Department is planning to utilize its
resources in a more effective and efficient manner by committing the
Department to a program of Community Policing. Traditionally, the Police
Department has relied on specialists to handle many situations. Community
Policing will make the officer in the street a generalists with more follow-
up responsibility. In fact, the patrol officer will become a roving
representative of Town Hall. Citizens will know who their police officers
are as well as the officer becoming intimately familiar with the citizens
within his assigned sector~
To get this program off the ground I have assigned Lieut. Glenn Annson
as the liaison for the project, and I have also assigned Inspector Brian
Lawlor, a certified crime prevention officer, to assist. Part of our program
will include Neighborhood Crime Watch. For this program to be successful,
both the community and the Police Department must work together. A perfect
example of police and community working together is the Pedestrian Safety
Program. In spite of budget cuts, the Town has received the Special Citation
for Pedestrian Safety Programs from the American Automobile Association for
the second year in a row. This represents a true testament to police and
community cooperation. With the community's support, I feel confident that
the Police Department can continue to provide superior service despite a poor
fiscal outlook.
Respectfully submitted,
Richard M. Stanley,
Chief of Police
Adult Arrests
July 1, 1990 - June 30, 1991
Aggravated Rape ....................................... 2
Armed Robbery ......................................... 1
Assault and Battery ................................... 8
Assault and Battery Family Member ..................... 34
Assault with Intent to Murder ......................... 4
Assault and Battery on Person over 65 ................. 1
Assault and Battery with Dangerous Weapon ............. 34
Assault and Battery on Police Officer ................. 23
Breaking and Entering ................................. 14
Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle ................... 6
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Conspiracy to Violate Drug Laws ....................... 2
Disorderly Person/Disturbing the Peace ................ 127
Failure to Stop for Police ............................ 9
Larceny over $250 ..................................... 39
Larceny under $25 ..................................... 8
Larceny of Motor Vehicle .............................. 12
Larceny by Credit Card ................................ 2
Lewd and Lascivious Behavior .......................... 6
Major Trafficking in Cocaine .......................... 2
Malicious Destruction of Property ..................... 30
Motor Vehicle Offenses ................................ 62
Operating Under the Influence of Liquor ............... 105
Operating after Suspension /Revocation ................ 185
Possession of Alcohol under age 21 .................... 48
Possession of Class A Substance ....................... 2
Possession of Class B Substance ....................... 8
Possession of Class C Substance ....................... 1
Possession of Class D Substance ....................... 25
Possession of Class E Substance ....................... 2
Possession of an Instrument to
Administer Controlled Substance ..................... 8
Possession of a Firearm Without ID .................... 1
Possession of Burglarious Tools ....................... 13
Possession of a Dangerous Weapon ...................... 11
Procuring Alcohol for a Minor ......................... 1
Public Drinking ....................................... 5
Receiving Stolen Property ............................. 31
Receiving Stolen Motor Vehicle ........................ 6
Shoplifting ........................................... 102
Trespassing ........................................... 40
Unarmed Robbery ....................................... 2
Unauthorized use of a Motor Vehicle ................... 1
Unauthorized use of a Credit Card ..................... 5
Uttering Forged Instrument ............................ 2
Violation of Restraining Order ........................ 8
Warrant Arrests on North Andover Warrants ............. 298
Warrant Arrests for Other Departments ................. 97
Total Adult Arrests 1124
Total Complaints 1433
Juvenile Arrests
July 1, 1990 - June 30, 1991
Arson ................................................. 2
Assault and Battery Household Member .................. 2
Breaking and Entering ................................. 3
Breaking and Entering Motor Vehicle ................... 6
Disorderly Person ..................................... 9
Larceny ............................................... 10
Larceny by Credit Card ................................ 3
Larceny of Motor Vehicle .............................. 6
Malicious Damage ...................................... 14
Motor Vehicle Arrests ................................. 4
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Operating under the Influence of Liquor ............... 2
Possession of Alcohol ................................. 8
Possession of Burglarious Tools ....................... 3
Possession of Class D Substance ....................... 1
Possession of Dangerous Weapon ........................ 1
Receiving Stolen Property ............................. 4
Shoplifting ........................................... 25
Trespassing ........................................... 6
Unauthorized use of Motor Vehicle ..................... 2
Warrant Arrests ....................................... 8
Total Juvenile Arrests 84
Total Complaints 119
Motor Vehicle Violations
July 1, 1990 - June 30~ 1991
Speeding ............................................ 2,685
Red Light/Stop Sign ................................. 926
Failure to Obey Signals, Signs, Markings ............ 382
Inspection Sticker Violation ........................ 427
Passing Violations .................................. 204
Tinted Window Violations ............................ 182
Defective Equipment ................................. 149
Unregistered Motor Vehicle .......................... 138
Ail Other Violations ................................ 258
Total Violations 5,351
Total Citations 5,288
Fire Department, Water Street At Merrimack Street -- 1880%
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Community Services
The Town of North Andover Affirmative Action Office is responsible for
monitoring, reviewing and assisting the Town Manager in the implementation
of the Town of North Andover Affirmative Action Program and making
quarterly progress reports to the Town Manager, the Community Development
Director and the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. This
program consists of four (4) plans, as follows:
1. Municipal Employment Activities Plan
2. Contract Gompliance and Minority/Women's Business Enterprise Plan
3. Fair Housing Plan and Fair Housing Committee
4. Town of North Andover Commission on Disabilities Issues
Municipal Employment Activities Prozram
Assisted the Town Manager by reviewing with a sign-off, applications,
requisitions, and establishing an eligible list.
Prepare quarterly applicant flow data, promotions, and separations
data.
Notify vacancy announcements for minority/female outreach and review
the Town's work force for availability of qualified women and
minorities for the position.
Advertise positions in the local newspaper, regional newspapers, and
periodicals serving minority communities.
Prepare quarterly reports for the Town Manager and MCAD.
Assist in implementation of Affirmative Action programs.
Attended various state conferences for update on EEO/AA laws.
Contract Comoliance and Minority/Women's Business Enterprise Program
Meet on a regular monthly basis with the North Andover Affirmative
Action Consultant.
Orientation and update on contract compliance regulations on both
state and federal level with consultant.
Update vendor master file purchases to readily identify minority/women
suppliers.
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Analyze and evaluate the Town master vendor file to improve
performance in Town professional services and vendor purchases.
Utilize SOMBA annual directory to outreach minority and female
contractors and sub contractors.
Notification to state office (SOMBA) of intention to bid on projects.
Quarterly analysis and evaluation of the Town of North Andover
contract compliance report and minority business enterprise report in
preparation for submitting to MCAD and the Town Manager.
Semi-annual assessment and evaluation of the communities participation
in the contract awards activity. Preparation of a written document o
reflect results of analysis. Report sent to MCAD and the Tow~
Manager.
Make necessary adjustments in the semi-annual assessment and
evaluation of the contract awards activities performance in order to
comply with the MWBE contract compliance plan requirements per Town
and MCAD agreements.
Preparation of annual review and update for all other MWBE programs
administered by the Town.
Fair Housing Plan and Fair Housing Committee
The Regional Housing Opportunity Strategy Plan which was funded through
the Executive Offices of Communities and Development for $ 44,000 was
reduced to $ 30,000. Work on the plan commenced in September, 1990, and
was completed in June, 1990.
The basic approach to the implementation of the regional housing
strategy is to continue inter-municipal cooperation that the four
communities (North Andover, Methuen, Andover and Lawrence) have
demonstrated through their participation in the Regional Housing Fair
Share Plan Committee (RHFSPC). Cooperation includes coordination of
functions, sharing of resources and prioratization of regional projects
to improve the affordability and accessibility of housing.
Participated in the RHFSPC sponsored housing information workshop held
in Methuen to provide information to the communities pertaining to
available financial programs through the Massachusetts Housing Finance
agency, lenders requirements and the application process, home ownership
opportunities, and the qualification guidelines.
The Fair Housing Committee continues to be coordinated by the Director
of the Division of Planning and Community Development, and attends all
RHFSPC meetings. Mr. Luther McIlwain, our Fair Housing Consultant,
provides the community with updates on new legislation regarding fair
housing initiatives, available grants and Massachusetts Commission
Against Discrimination (MCA])) compliance.
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CO~(ISSION ON DISABILITY ISSllgS
The North Andover Commission on Disability Issues worked successfully in
this fiscal year toward ensuring that the civil rights of citizens with all
types of disabilities were met. Members were encouraged and enthusiastic
with the passage of the Americans with Disabilities Act, a powerful piece of
federal disability civil rights legislation.
In November, 1991, the membership began to work on the development and
implementation of a Working Agreement between the Licensing Commission and
the Commission on Disability Issues. The Working Agreement was embraced by
the Licensing Commission in May, 1991. During this reporting period, two (2)
businesses applying for licensure were surveyed for access by the NACDI, and
outstanding issues continue toward resolution.
In February, 1991, the membership began to work on the development of
"Access Guidelines for Public Events in North Andover".
Existing state legislation mandates the membership of an elected
official on the NACDI. Donald Stewart was welcomed as our newest member in
May, 1991. The achievement of a full slate of commissioners remains an
issue. NACDI actively seeks two (2) qualified members. According to state
law, one (1) of these potential members must be a person who has a
disability. This piece of the law was put in place in order to assure that
people with disabilities, including one (1) member of the immediate family of
a person with a disability, comprise a majority of municipal commissions on
disability issues.
NACDI continues to work effectively with the Building Inspector, whose
expertise in the area of architectural access results in the facilitation of
the Commission's Access Surveys. NACDI also worked successfully with school
administrators to resolve an accessibility issue at the Middle School.
Access surveys at public buildings in Town, both municipally and privately
owned, are conducted by NACDI members on an on-going basis. Outstanding
issues in this area continue as well toward resolution.
Respectfully submitted,
Susan Halloran, Chair
Barbara Currier, Vice Chair
Karen Jacobs Cold, Secretary
Barry Fitzgibbons
Donald Stewart, Elected Official
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COI~ICIL ON AGING
On behalf of the Council On Aging and the Chairperson,
Elizabeth Phanuef, I am pleased to submit the Annual Report for the fiscal
year ending June 30, 1991.
During the past year, in spite of severe budget cuts, the Council On
Aging has successfully identified opportunities to grow and expand our role
in serving elders. Through fundraising, increased volunteerism, grants, and
donations, the Council On Aging continues to provide high quality services,
thereby enabling elders to live independently.
The Senior Citizeus Center provides twenty-five weekly health,
assistance, educational and social programs while serving elders during
forty-six hours a week, which includes evenings.
B. The Outreach and Friendly Visitor Promrams serve 500 elders with special
needs including home and hospital visits.
C. Five major programs were implemented in FY 1991:
I. Nutrition Pro r~ serves meals at the Center and also
Meals on Wheels to homebound elders.
Telemhone Reassurance ProgrAm whereby daily calls are
made to frail and isolated elders to assure their well-
being.
Transnortation Program whereby volunteers provide door-
to-door services for medical assistance in the Merrimaek
Valley and the metropolitan area as far as Boston.
Suvort Pro rams; Care~ivers Support ~orkshops, Health
Insur ncc Seminars and Caremivers and Bereavement SUPPOrt
Grouvs were implemented in 1991.
North Andover Historical Quilt: This community project
is being developed at the Senior Citizens Center for
posterity.
Volunteer Services: The Council On Aging received the R.S.V.P. (Retired
Senior Volunteer Program) Award from the Greater Lawrence Chamber of
Com~,erce for the largest number of volunteers and most outstanding
services of the twenty-three Work Stations of Greater Lawrence.
There are 263 volunteers with 200 of them performing some service each
week. During FY 1991, volunteer services, if paid, would have a value
of $195,000.
E. Intergenerational Program: Seniors volunteer in the Bradstreet,
Atkinson, Thomson, Franklin, and Middle Schools.
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F. ~ects: Packages were sent to servicemen in Desert Storm.
Afghans and food were sent to local shelters for the homeless.
Services and Programs
Informational and Referral ............... 25,061
Outreach
By Telephone .................... 4,362
Home and Hospital Visits .............. 1,040
Referrals to Home Care and Other Agencies ........ 1,400
Referrals from Other Agencies .............. 500
Health Services ..................... 1,776
Blood Pressure/Flu ................... 2,530
Vision/Hearing/Skin/Cholesterol/Foot Screening ..... 745
Creative Arts ...................... 2,030
Home Delivered Meals .................. 5,880
Congregate Meals .................... 365
Community Education ................... 1,470
Legal Aid ........................ 25
Transportation ..................... 765
Housing Assistance and Job Bank ............. 135
Fitness .............. . ........... 2,600
Newsletter (Quarterly) ................. 16,800
Social Functions .................... 1,300
Recreation ....................... 7,420
Drop-In ......................... 3,200
Discount Cards ..................... 172
Income Tax Assistance, Fuel Assistance, Surplus Food
Widows/Widowers Separate/Divorced, Stroke Support Groups 1,345
Health Insurance Counseling ............... 233
Friendly Visitor Home Visits .............. 3,210
Community Education ................... 10,000
Telephone Reassurance .................. 1,620
The Council On Aging thanks Prescott House Nursing Home for providing
special diet meals for homebound older people. This diet program would not
exist without the generosity of Prescott House Nursing Home and its diligent
staff.
Respectfully submitted,
Kathleen B. German, Director of Elder Services
Council On Aging Board Members:
Elizabeth Fhaneuf, Chairperson
Maria V. R0sati, Vice Chairperson
Margaret Shaheen, Secretary & Treasurer
Thomas D. Cantone
Ann Hoessler
John Lyons
Elsie Heinze
Adele McConaghy
John LaFrance
Domenic Torrisi
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NO~TH ANDOVER HISTORICAL GOMMISSION
The final and complete documentation of the condition of the grave
markers in the oldest burying ground in North Andover was the main project of
the North Andover Historical Commission for the year 1991. Roseanne Atwood,
a preservation expert, has photographed and defined the condition and
location of each stone. To date, 25 stones have been re-set through the
efforts of volunteers and commission members.
At the same time, we are continuing through Ms. Carrie Poirier to
complete the inventory of historic structures here in Town. Both projects
will continue through 1992.
Respectfully submitted,
Maria Ward, President
Kathleen Szyska, Secretary
Susan Bournival
NORTH ANDOVER HOUSING AUTHORITY
As Executive Director, I am pleased to submit, on behalf of the North
Andover Housing Authority Board of Commissioners and its Chairman, Donald
Foulds, the Authority's 42nd Annual Report for fiscal year ending September
30, 1991. This report has been prepared in accordance with Chapter 12lB of
the General Laws of Massachusetts, which govern housing authorities.
The Authority, because of the nature of its organization, has a dual
responsibility. To the best of its ability, must address the housing needs
of the low- and moderate-income families of our Town in a manner which is
beneficial to all residents and neighborhoods and secondly, it must
administer its programs to achieve its overall housing objectives in a
fiscally responsible manner which is in the best interest of our funding
agencies.
During the past year, the Authority has provided low-rent subsidized
units for over 400 families. The Authorities low-rent units are distributed
in six elderly and two-family developments, which consist of 269 elderly and
26 family units of housing.
In addition to our publicly-owned units, the Authority also administers
rental subsidy programs through the use of federal and state funds. ~These
programs are designed to provide a subsidy for housing to eligible low-income
families and elderly individuals. The goal of the program is to coordinate
both the private and public sector for the purpose of meeting the housing
needs of our community. If offers families, in need of housing or housing
assistance, a choice of residence among virtually every apartment that
qualifies with Housing Quality Standards and Fair Marke~ Rent Guidelines.
These programs, once restricted to apartments in North Andover, are now
involved in federal "portability" where a Section 8 certificate can virtually
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go anywhere in the state, and a voucher that can go anywhere in the United
States. More challenge to our staff.
These programs have been fine tuned to address persons who are homeless
or "at risk" of being homeless due to involuntary displacement, substandard
housing, or paying §0% of their income for rent. In each of these priority
categories, North Andover residents are given preference.
The State 7078 subsidy program has been frozen for the past two years.
Once again, the Authority wishes to extend its thanks to all of the
persons serving on the Multidisciplinary Assessment Team (MAT) for all their
hard work in assessing and selecting the tenants for congregate units at
O'Connor Heights.
All housing administered by the North Andover Housing Authority is
subject to the following income and asset limits:
No. In McCabe Morkeski Meadows
Family State Court Section 8
1 $19,488 $26,450 $16,600
2 22,282 30,200 18,900
3 25,056 34,000 21,250
4 27,840 37,750 23,600
5 29,580 40,800 25,500
6 31,320 43,800 27,400
7 33,060 46,800 29,250
8 or more 34,800 49,850 31,150
State family: 15,000
State Elderly: 1 person $39,168
2 people $46,944
Federal: None
AGE LIMITS: 62, disabled, handicapped or age 18 or over
depending on the program applied for.
Although the Authority does not receive any funding from the Town, we
are no exception to the fiscal challenge facing us all. The Authority
derives its funding directly from the state and federal governments and our
fiscal '92 non-utility bottom line budget cap is frozen at the [- 5%] of last
year. Since all of the authority's state budgets have had a -0- increase
bottom line since 1986, this [- 5%] represents operating budgets at less then
1986 levels.
The challenge to the Authority this past year was to at least maintain
the same level of services to our tenants while living with less than level
funding. We were able to do that and then some with some careful planning
and spending.
Fortunately, the Authority was able to replace the 24 kitchens and
bathrooms at our 40-year-old Veteran's Housing Project on Francis and Baldwin
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Streets. We are now awaiting funding for new doors, hardware, columns, trim,
etc. at the same development.
Also, we have just finished replacing windows at our 30-year-old elderly
housing development, Fountain Drive.
The Authority had hoped to begin the demolition of a four-family house
it currently owns on Ashland Street and replace it with a new four-unit
townhouse building. These units would be operated under the State's 705
Family Housing Program. We have, unfortunately been suspended until better
fiscal times, We will have to content ourselves with demolition only this
year.
The Authority's board has seen several changes. Helen Faye resigned
last Fall, and Mal Norwood was elected to replace her. Mal later moved out
of Town, thereby removing himself from the Board in accordance with Chapter
12lB. Grace Boremi resigned in September for health reasons. Clare Coco and
William McEvoy has been appointed to fill their seats until the next
election.
Once again, the Housing Authority wishes to express its sincere
appreciation to the Town departments and the citizens of North Andover who
have supported and assisted the Authority in the development of our much
needed housing programs, and in our continuous efforts to provide adequate
housing for the residents of North Andover.
A special thanks to the Authority staff...
Respectfully submitted,
Hope R. Minicucci, PHM
Executive Director
Board of Commissioners:
Donald Foulds, Chairman
William McEvoy, Vice-Chairman
Clare Coco, Treasurer
Anna O'Connor, Assistant Treasurer
Helen Soucy, Member
~EC~I~ATIOI~AL COI]I~CIL
1991 was the 45th year of organized recreational activities in the Town
of North Andover. Our eight-week Summer program operated Monday - Friday,
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM at four playgrounds: Chadwick Street, Drummond Playground,
Carl Thomas, and the Middle School.
Programs during the year:
Ice Skatinz: A very successful program every year. It is held from November
through March every Sunday evening from 6:30 - 8:30 PM. This is a great
program for families. Young and old alike attend and have a great evening.
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Band Concerts: Eight band concerts were held on Sunday evenings starting
July 8 - August 25. The concerts are held on the Old Center Common. They
are sponsored in cooperation with the Local 372 Lawrence Musicians Union-
American Federation of Musicians. This popular event continues to draw large
numbers of people. This year's concerts were sponsored by the North Andover
Arts Council, McDonalds of North Andover~ Pepsi Cola of Methuen, North
Andover Community Center, and Edgewood Lifecare Retirement Community.
Saturday Morning Basketball: This program is for girls and boys in grades
two, three, and four. It is held at the Franklin School Gym every Saturday
morning, December - March. We have over 100 girls and boys sign up every
year. The children are taught the fundamentals of basketball, play games,
and have lots of fun. Eight-foot baskets are used so the small fry can have
an easier time shooting. This program is run in cooperation with the North
Andover Community Center.
Field Trims: The first trip for the children was bowling at Academy Lanes in
Bradford; we took 89 boys and girls and everyone had a great time. The
second field trip was Beach Day at Long Sands in York Beach, Maine; we took
102 children, and they enjoyed four hours at the ocean. Our third trip was
to Water Country in Portsmouth, NH, and 97 children had the time of their
lives. This trip is always the highlight of the year. Our fourth trip was
to Cedarland in Bradford to play miniature golf and bat in the batting cage.
The fifth trip was to Roll-R-Way roller skating in Lawrence; many prizes were
won in various contests.
Special Events: Most of our special events are held on the North Andover
Common and if it rains, they are held at the North Andover Community Center.
Rick Davis was the first entertainer on the Common, as a 3uggler and
Spoonman, and he broke all records for attendance at these events. On three
occasions, we had over 600 people on the Common. Our second event was B.J.
Hickman, a wonderful magic act; everyone enjoyed this show. High Jinks was
our third event with juggling, bike riding, and general fun. Story Hours was
our fourth event with ha-Penny and Mr. Bear. Dan Grady was the next special
event featuring puppeteers; this one drew over 600 people, and we have
already signed him up for next year. These events, along with Foul Shooting
Contests and Golf Hole-in-One Contests with Town Officials, were held during
the year.
Special Needs: We held our Special Needs Playground (SNNAP) again for eight
weeks. Eleven boys and girls took part in all the activities at the
playgrounds, as well as taking swimming at Stevens Pond. We operated
basketball, baseball, and softball leagues. The Pony League for boys ages
12 - 16 and girls softball for ages 8 - 14 were both very successful. We owe
much of the success of these programs to Jim McAloon for the girls softball
and to Paul Theberge for the Pony League. We also operated a mens softball
league.
We owe a big thank you to the Board of Public Works, Fire Department and
Police Department, Radio Station WCCM, and the Lawrence Eagle-Tribune for all
their assistance.
Respectfully submitted,
William McEvoy, Recreation Director
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STI~t~qS I~/~RIAL ~BI~R'Y
To the Citizens of North Andover, Massachusetts:
The Trustees of the Stevens Memorial Library herewith present their 83rd
report which is for the twelve-month period - July 1, 1990, to June 30, 1991.
To the Trustees of the Stevens Memorial Library:
I hereby submit the 83rd report of the Director:
Library Statistics/Circulation
FY 1987 FY 1988 FY 1989 FY 1990 FY 1991
Adult 78,844 75,669 76,876 75,464 76,656
Juvenile 47,737 49,530 48,421 52,477 58,625
*ILL'S recd. 711 1,124 1,213 1,339 1,926
Museum Passes 368 336 387 427 405
** TOTAL 127,660 126,659 126,897 129,707 137,612
*ILL"S - Inter-Library Loan. Materials we borrow for you from other
libraries. We also loaned 1,573 items to other libraries.
** The Circulation total does not include exhibits, story hours,
programs, reference service, and other in-house use.
I want to thank Barbara Philbrick and the staff for doing such a
wonderful job of maintaining library services after the death of Russ Reeve.
Mrs. Philbrick managed to keep the library running as Acting Director and
continued to do her duties as Assistant Director and Head of Technical
Services. Thank you Barbara for all your efforts on the library's behalf.
We couldn't have done it without you.
The new Director assumed her duties on November 1, 1991. On
December 10, 1991, we welcomed Klm Turner as our Children's Librarian. She
brought youth, enthusiasm, and excitement to the Children's Room, as well as
several new programs and a weekly column in the paper. She has worked
tirelessly in the interest of your children. Her energy and ideas have made
the Children's Room a special place to be. The personal and pleasant service
offered by the rest of the staff has made the Stevens Memorial Library the
place to be. I would also like to thank our patrons and our volunteers for
their concern and support.
Respectfully submitted,
Sue Ellen Holmes, Director
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During the year, the Board of Trustees continued to guide the investment
and expenditure of endowed funds. The Board would like to thank the staff
for a job well done. A special thanks go to Barbara Philbrick for her
dedicated service to the library~
Respectfully submitted,
Joanne P. Stevens, Chairman
Mary Ellen Osgood, Treasurer
William Hickey, Secretary
William B. Duffey
E. William Hansen
Martha Salisbury
Arthur Larson
DEPAR'I'MI~ OF YOOT~t SERVICES
The Youth Services Department, under the Direction of Rick Gorman,
continued to provide a superior quality of service and a full compliment of
programs consisting of support groups, a second chance community service
project, scared straight program, three student run programs, four family,
individual, and self-esteem building programs, ten prevention and
intervention programs, and eight social and recreational programs that are
also very much geared to prevention.
Our Assistant Director, Bill Fahey, was terminated as an employee in
April of FY 91 due to the deficit that faced our Town. We were able to keep
Bill on through June 28, 1991, through our donation account. Bill continues
to work within our agency by volunteering in the very successful Boxing
Program, which he established.
In the Summer of 1990 (FY 1991), North Andover Youth Services
successfully applied for, and received, a grant to fund a very critical
program entitled Choices and Challenges. This is a program that builds trust
and esteem in youth adolescents. We would like to publicly thank the Greater
Lawrence Community Foundation for its support.
In FY 91, our Director and Assistant Director were the only two paid
staff people. Our volunteer staff consisted of office help, program leaders,
community service supervision, family mediators, fundraisers, community
liaison, and chaperons, without this kind of volunteerism and support, North
Andover Youth Services could not give the quality of service and much needed
programs to the youth and families of the Community.
Under the directorship of Rick Gorman and the Board of Directors, the
following is a listing of our 29 programs we provide:
Support Groups
Youth Discussion Group (High School): Weekly discussion group (Thursday
evenings) around the areas of substance abuse, peer pressure, and self-
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Youth Discussion Group (Middle School): Weekly discussion group
(Thursday evenings) around the areas of peer pressure, self-esteem,
dating, family, etc.
Alateen: Run weekly, after school, at the Middle School.
Parents Awareness ProKrams: Monthly program designed to assist parents
in coping with adolescent concerns as well as inform the parents on
problems that we face in North Andover. Programs where professionals
lecture on the ares of medicine, drugs, alcohol, depression. This
program works closely with the Parents Who Care Directory.
Self-Esteem Groups (2): Weekly groups run at the high school. Groups
last ten weeks and work on a number of self-esteem issues. Students are
referred by teachers, guidance department and family.
Short-Tsrm Groups: Youth Services also works closely with area
psychologists and social workers in starting occasional short-term
groups and counseling.
Hi h School Office: Youth Services has office hours in the high school
to help with support and crisis intervention.
Second Chance Community Service Project: A program for first-time
offenders from North Andover. Lawrence District Court diverts certain
first-time offenders for community service hours. Youth are sent to
this program~ for four to six months and complete at least two hours of
community service per week. If the youth complies with the program, it
is as if the youth was never charged. If the youth does not comply,
he/she is brought before a Judge and charged with initial charge.
Besides completing community service hours, we work with the individuals
to bring out the areas that they may excel. As of April 1, 1989, the
program was expanded to service 17, 18, and 19 year olds.
Saturday Scared Straight Program: Each month a group of six youths are
escorted to the Lawrence Jail for an in-depth look at prison life. The
youths meet inmates and administrators and are led in a discussion with
selected inmates. The program acts as a deterrence to criminal
activity. The youths are selected from the Second Chance Community
Service as well as certain youth that may be considered at risk.
Student Run
Youth Council: Members from grades seven through twelve meet weekly to
discuss youth issues and concerns. The Council is action oriented and
is made up of a wide array of individuals.
North Andover Saferides: Student-run program which provides safe rides
to North Andover Youth on Friday and Saturday evenings from 8:00 PM
through 12:45 AM.
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peer Leadership: A group of High School Youths who talk with Middle
School and Elementary school age children about everything from drugs
and alcohol abuse to peer pressure and how to avoid it.
There is an application process for all three student-run programs
during the summer. Work begins in September.
Family Individual, and Self-Esteem Building Programs
Family Individual Related
Family Intervention: Family mediation program to ease family conflict.
The program is geared to resolving family conflicts. Two trained
volunteer family mediators work with the existing family.
Inflrmatlon and Referral Component: The North Andover Youth Services
Department offers a complete information and referral network for
individuals and families.
The network is geared to letting people know what is available.
Listings of therapists, self-help groups, support groups, hospitals,
educational programs, etc.
The network mainly targets the Greater Lawrence area, but does carry
a~le information of what is available throughout New England.
Choices and Challenges: A self-esteem building program that meets two
times per week with an Outward Bound type component. The program is
geared towards Middle School age and it runs in eight-week sessions.
Referrals are made by families, school. The program is run out of the
Community Center. The program is expanded during the summer.
Youth Tracking: Targeted youths working one on one with North Andover
Youth Services staff member. This program is set up on an as needed
basis, and if appropriate, volunteers are available.
Services
1. Job Bank: Weekly listings of available employment. Aimed for ages 15
through 18.
2. Foster Care Recruitment: This program is geared at obtaining a foster
home family for each of the school areas in Town. "One Child - One
School".
3. 24-Hours Emergency Service: North Andover Youth Services is on a 24-
hour telephone beeper service for emergencies.
4. Jobs for Youth Program: Through funding from the Greater Lawrence
Co~m/nity Foundation, a program was started to provide Summer part-time
employment for North Andover youth. The Program hopes to expand beyond
the Summer.
School Attendance Officer: The Youth Services Director also assumes the
role of School Attendance Officer. This position reports directly to
the Superintendent of Schools.
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Programs That Youth Services Assisted in Startin~
Coffee House/Acoustic Nimhts:
and allows individuals with
showcase their talents.
Runs monthly out of the Community Center
talent in music, poetry or comedy to
youth/Adult Summer Basketball League: Run at Drummond Playground, May
through August.
North Andover Skateboard Park: Newly-constructed area for skateboard
enthusiasts at Aplin Playground.
North Andover Skateboard Commission: Committee of youths led by Rick
Gorman of North Andover Youth Services and Marilyn Ichton of Catch the
Wave.
Parent Fall Adolescence Series: Yearly Program for parents of
adolescents. The Program is co-sponsored by Youth Services~
Psychological Associates, and Brookside Hospital.
$9cial/Recreational
Teenco: A youth program that runs social, recreational and education
activities for youths in grades 6, 7, and 8. Teenco activities include
monthly dances, movie nights, concerts, sporting events, and coiaraunity
service projects. Teenco has elected officers and is governed by a
Parent Advisory Council.
Teenco (High School): A youth program that runs social, recreational,
and educational activities for youths in grades 9, 10, 11, and 12.
Activities include dances, concerts, teen center, pizza parties, and ski
trips, as well as major events such as the Spring Carnival. The High
School equivalent of Teenco will be working with the Spirit Club to
coordinate activities for High School students.
~: Weekly program held five times a week that offers youth in
grades 8 through 12 supervised instruction in boxing. The program is
run at Riverwalk Complex and charges a yearly membership fee.
Lacrosse Program (Summer): Weekly program on Thursday nights that
offers youths in grade 6 though 9 supervised instruction in the sport of
Lacrosse. Program is run at Reynolds Field.
Stevens Pond (Summer): The Youth Services Program runs a concession
stand during the su~er months and employs 12 youths.
Groman's Field Program: A recreational program geared towards
elementary school students who can walk to Grogan's. Program is
~roperly supervised and run three times per week. This program is run
out of the DPW building at Grogan's Field. The program offers video
games, movies, television, etc.
Monthly Concert Series: Geared towards High School kids, this is run
monthly out of the Community Center and allows teens to showcase their
music talents live.
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Pickup Football. Street Hockey, Basketball: During the various seasons
the Youth Services organizes games in these sports.
The number of youths and families we have serviced this year is a 2,500
and climbing. Though the financial picture is dismal, we will continue to
offer quality service and 24-hours support needed throughout the Community.
We urge everyone of you to stop by our department and see for yourself what
we have to offer and how the youth and families of this Town are cared for.
Respectfully submitted,
Youth Services Board of Directors
David B. Trombly, Chairman
Bruce Butterfield, Vice Chairman
Carrie Crouch, Clerk
Joyce Bradshaw, Treasurer
Jon VanOfferen
David Rand
William LaFond
Linde Kaloustian, Esq.
Tracy Castiglione
Virginia Foulds,
Marcia Ford
Original Hay Scale Exchange -- 1818
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School Department
REPORT OF THE NORTH ANDOVER SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE
Dear Neighbors,
During fiscal year 1991, the North Andover School Building Committee
reflected on its responsibility to Town Meeting. After considerable
discussion, it recommended to the School Committee, with deliberate judgment,
that it not seek new school construction funds at the 1991 annual Town
Meeting. The School Committee concurred. The pressing financial obligations
and revenue shortfall for operating expenses throughout our town called upon
both boards to make this difficult choice.
It, however, is increasingly evident that the need for new and updated
school facilities remain acute. School population projections continue to be
accurate as our elementary grade enrollment burgeons. As reported in the
past, that growth keeps our school system out of state compliance as to
provision of special education and also requires the continued use of
inappropriate space for teaching.
Our community must continue its dialogue as to what it values. The
provision of a strong education and ~he investment in facilities to assist in
providing skills for future generations does cost money. Yet, our reluctance
to invest in the near term will cost us millions in added construction and
interest expenses, unknown costs in opportunity for our children and affect
our own image as a community. We can enhance both our educational and fiscal
well being by allowing the school building projects approved at past Town
Meetings to advance to construction.
The School Building Committee has worked hard in the past and wishes to
work harder. Kevin Sheehan, Marilyn Doyle, Graham Copeland, John Lyons,
Diane Huster and Anne Low hope to change our work product from school
planning to school building. I thank them and our secretary Jean White for
the care and commitment they have exhibited for our Town and its future.
Respectfully submitted,
Mark S. DiSalvo
Acting Chair
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ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SCHOOL COI~tITTEE
To the North Andover Community:
It is with sadness for our community and our children that we submit
this annual report to the citizens of North Andover. The year began with the
promise of the future. It ended with budget cuts and a defeat of an
override. The children of North Andover are left with a school system less
able to deliver services and programs that generations of students have
enjoyed and should expect as a right as a citizen. North Andover has been
hampered in delivering a free public education which is appropriate to the
needs of its students. If it continues, North Andover is sacrificing its
children and its very future.
The future was represented by progress made in integration of special
education children with regular education children. The original intent of
Chapter 766 was to mainstream special education children and keep them in
their home communities. North Andover has made exceptional progress in
attaining this goal. There was continued curriculum and staff development
and the introduction of an exploratory language program at the Middle School.
The attention of the School Committee has by necessity been focused on
budget and revenue matters all year. Shortfalls in revenue in 1990 and 1991
made spring budget cuts a necessity. Some collective bargaining units took
salary cuts in order to avoid layoffs. We and the children are deeply
grateful to them.
The Superintendent and School Committee had to plan and make decisions
for a 1991-1992 school budget we all hoped would never be implemented. It
was inconceivable that a 10.5% cut from the 1990-1991 budget would be
required. Unfortunately, with the defeat of the override, the 10.5% reduced
budget had to be implemented immediately.
The consequences of these cuts are falling on the shoulders of our
staff, and more important~ on our children. Our staff has been reduced by 58
members or 25% of the total. Staff cuts translate into program and service
cuts. Our High School students experienced a 33% reduction in courses.
There is no longer Home Economics, Latin, Advanced Placement French or
Spanish~ and llth and 12th grade gym. Industrial Arts and business have been
reduced by 50%. Most music is eliminated. All tax-supported monies for
athletics and activities have been eliminated. Parents and students have
been working hard to privately raise the $200,000 needed to fund these
activities.
Our Middle School is no longer a true middle school. Ail home
economics, industrial arts, music, foreign languages, and activity programs
have been eliminated.
At the elementary level, an additional 100 students have meant
burgeoning class sizes of 28's and 29's. Instrumental music and 50% of the
gym program are eliminated.
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School busing has been eliminated for 554 children. If a student lives
within two miles of school, they walk or pay $190 to ride a bus. They walk
even if there are no sidewalks or a major highway has to be crossed.
The quality of our staff and their dedication and sacrifice will
continue to deliver the highest quality of education for those programs that
remain. However, the School Committee believes the schools, staff, and the
children have taken more than their fair share of the sacrifices. The
schools can no longer tolerate the erosion of services and programs. It must
stop! It is time for everyone to share in the burdens and sacrifices. We
ask North Andover to rededicate itself to the education of its children. We
will be asking you, the citizens of North Andover, to support us in
rebuilding our schools for the future of the children and the Town.
This report cannot conclude without acknowledging the retirement of two
dedicated and long-time members of the School Comm~ittee. Mr. Mark DiSalvo
chose to retire after fifteen years on the Committee. His wit, counsel, hard
work, and dedication will be missed. Mr. Jack Gaffny, after thirteen years
of service, resigned in December 1991. Jack's knowledge, common sense, and
caring attitude, both for individuals and for the system, will not be easily
replaced. Mark and Jack gave a combined twenty-eight years of dedicated
voluntary service to the schools and the community. On behalf of the
children and the community, we thank you. We will miss you.
Respectfully submitted,
Diane J. Huster, Chairman
Brian R. Donahue
Anne M. Low
Joseph F. Walsh
ANNUAL REPORT OF THE SUPERII~£EI~I)[I~T OF SCHOOLS
During the past few years, I have begun my reports to you with the topic
of our student enrollments. That topic is followed by reports from our
schools and system-wide programs.
Enrollment
Our total student enrollment continued the growth of the past few years.
The grade level divisions of that total enrollment also continued to change
in a pattern that has become familiar to us as can be seen by the report of
each grade contained elsewhere in this report. Those figures show additional
growth at the elementary level with seventy-five (75) more students in grades
K~5 than in the previous year. Our enrollment at the Middle School actually
went down by twenty-four (24) students which was a surprise to me and not
expected. We will monitor this very carefully and will factor this
information into our enrollment projections which are updated at least
annually. Our high school enrollment declined by forty-three (43) students.
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Enrollment projections have been done by our own staff, the
Massachusetts Department of Education, and the New England School Development
Council. While the projections differ somewhat in their actual figure, they
all show continued growth for the system, especially at the elementary level.
This factor, added to the space limitations, presents a significant problem
for the town and the school system which must be resolved in some manner.
SYST~-WIDE PROGRANS
Gurriculum Development:
One Subject Area Revision Committee (SARC) in the area of Guidance
completed their curriculum review and revision process during this year. The
SARC report detailed a comprehensive process for the review and made
recommendations for changes to update the program. In essence, the Guidance
SARC proposed one substantial change in the program: the introduction of
classroom-based developmental guidance activities at all levels. In the
elementary schools, this means activities surrounding normal growth issues
for Qhildren; at the middle school, normal growth activities for early
adolescents; and at the high school, growth issues surrounding the world of
work and career. The North Andover School Committee adopted the proposed
revisions.
The Guidance Committee was the sixth to report under our curriculum
revision plan which requires that every subject area be reviewed every four
years. Each Committee includes teachers, parents, students and administrator
representatives. Their two-year review process involves assessing the
present curriculum, piloting new materials and recommending changes.
The Math and Fine Arts SARCs, representing the seventh and eighth
curriculum review committees, continued their work and are scheduled to
report to the Superintendent and School Committee late in the winter of 1991.
Three committees were to review the areas of physical education/health,
industrial arts/home economics/business, and library. Due to budget
reductions during the course of the year, their work was suspended. With
further budget reductions for FY92 that affect the staff levels in these
areas, it is unsure when their work will resume.
The professional staff in North Andover continues to work to develop
effective methods of assessing curriculum changes. Teachers have been
developing performance assessments that actually test the achievement by
students of central objectives in the curriculum. Beyond this, the
Curriculum Steering Committee has been putting together an annual testing
report to the School Committee which will review a broad range of
quantitative and qualitative indicators of how well the North Andover
curriculum is working for its students.
Staff Development Activities:
The program of professional activities developed by the Curriculum
Steering Committee conducted the seven half and one-full curriculum days.
Beyond those days~ teachers were encouraged to participate in course work,
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conferences and visits to other school systems. In March, due to budget
reductions, out-of-system professional development activities that cost money
were stopped. A significant part of the professional development activities
this year focussed on important system-wide goals. A commitment to improving
instructional practices allowed teachers to participate in a series of
workshops on learning styles, cooperative learning, and the Paideia Seminar
approach. A fourth series of workshops on integration practices focussed on
having regular education and special education teachers work collaboratively
to better serve the needs of special needs students through their integration
into regular classrooms. Beyond these series, a number of single workshops
were conducted during curriculum days and after school. Also, curriculum
revision committees continued their curriculum work.
North Andover continued to participate in the Greater Lawrence
Collaborative expanded staff development activities. This program encouraged
site visits, ran a workshop series taught by teachers, and provided training
to teachers to become effective presenters of methods and ideas used in their
classes so that these ideas can be shared with colleagues. Again
characterizing these efforts is their cost effectiveness and their focus on
improved instruction.
The Educator Training Program expanded this year by inviting colleges
throughout the Boston area to participate in R collaborative effort to train
new teachers in compliance with the state's new certification requirements.
Six colleges have expressed serious interest in working with the Program next
year.
The school system continues to have a strong commitment to the
professional growth of its staff, and despite decreased financial resources,
it intends to continue similar efforts next year.
Community Relations:
Channel 25 continues to air a wide range of school and co--unity-related
broadcasts. Requests for use of the bulletin board continues to rise.
Local parent/teacher organizations, including P.T.O.'s, P.T.A.C.'s,
Music Associates, Enrichment Council and other groups were highly active in
the schools this year. The state reduced funding for school improvement
councils. Quality newsletters continue to be produced at each of the 7
schools, partially filling the place of the discontinued system-wide
newsletter.
The school system continued to run its Schooline guest column in the
~itizen on a monthly basis with a focus on ideas and issues to stimulate
interest in the community about their schools in particular and education in
general.
The Intergenerational Program involves almost thirty seniors in
volunteer work and teaching at almost all schools, with the highest level of
activity at the elementary level.
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.Channel 25
For the 1990-1991 Channel 25 broadcast year, 124 events were shown
including sports, musical performances, special events, combined town and
school activities, plays, in-classroom stage, instructional videos, and
documentaries.
These were shown on Monday and Thursday evenings and also on Wednesday
mornings for a total of 230 broadcast hours.
Our character generator, which is capable of producing four individual
page announcements, in rotation, had a decisive increase in response
producing approximately 1200 hours of advertising during the school year.
One page was devoted to advertising upcoming broadcasts. An abbreviated
lunch menu consisted of a half page and 2 1/2 pages devoted to community
events and school announcements. A total of 256 announcements were shown
from one to five days each, with special attention given to those events
affecting the entire co~unity.
Earth Day, Veterans' Day, and many S.A.D.D. announcements are Just a few
of the ways Channel 25 did strive to keep the community informed and aware.
Due to lack of funding, Channel 25 will not broadcast activities this
year unless volunteers are found. The character generator will continue to
provide community announcements.
Miscellaneous:
The school system received two federal grants, one of which was used to
supplement materials for the new Reading/Language Arts Curriculum; the other,
for the further training of teachers in the area of math and science,
In March the position of Master Teacher was curtailed due to budget
limitations. This position, created by former Superintendent Les Bernal,
allowed exceptional teachers to be a catalyst in the area of curriculum and
staff development. The Master Teacher acted as a liaison with many community
organizations, such as the Senior Center, the American Legion, the Historical
Society and the Textile Museum. It supported teachers in their efforts to
find new materials, new instruction techniques, and provided critical support
in the implementation of many new programs, such as the Disabilities
Awareness Program; the development and implementation of performance
assessments in science and language arts; and the American Legion Essay
Contest. Although the significant impact of this position will be lost to
the school system in the future, the accomplishments of the three teachers
(Judith Hillner - 1985-88; Paula Mead - 1988-90; and Rita Schena - 1990-91)
who served in this position will last for some time.
PROGRAMS AND ACTIVITIES
Bradstreet Early Childhood Center
During the 1990 - 1991 School Year, a major goal at the Early Childhood
Center was implementation of the new integrated Reading/Language Arts
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Curriculum. Great success was achieved through a variety of efforts. Staff
development included workshops for teachers with consultants from Houghton
Mifflin which concentrated on the kindergarten level, and twe visits from
Lucretia Crocker Fellow, Ruth Tighe, who conducted a teacher workshop and did
demonstration lessons in several classrooms. Grade level meetings also
continued during which ideas were shared. Parents were informed about the
curriculttm through classroom newsletters and two evening Parent Teacher
Advisory Council (PTAC) meetings about the Reading/Language Arts Curriculum.
Increased use of big books, charts, journals and creative writing occurred in
all classrooms, and significant support was provided by the library in
helping teachers obtain materials and literature collections. Staff, pupils
and parents remained enthusiastic and pleased with the new curriculum and its
results.
A second major goal this year was the integration of special needs
children into the regular classrooms, and improvement of the Student
Assessment Team process. A detailed checklist was developed for teachers to
use in assessing individual students, and the SAT met weekly to discuss
issues around individuals and recommend interventions, A strong effort was
made to increase the amount of interventions done in the classrooms, and the
Speech and Language Therapist and Special Needs teacher scheduled time to
work in classes on a regular basis with small groups and individuals. While
these efforts were very successful, the staff feels that time restrictions
and scheduling difficulties need to be addressed in the future to increase
the classroom time. The staff also worked this year with the Integrated Pre-
School to plan for students who will attend the Early Childhood Center next
year. Plans were developed for a full-day Integrated Kindergarten for the
1991-1992 school year which will service students with moderate to severe
special needs.
Parent involvement in the program this year was again outstanding. More
than 150 parents assisted in classrooms, the library and on PTAC committees.
PTAC funds were used to provide several Enrichment Council programs,
including the Gerwick Puppets, the Velveteen Rabbit, Playtime Down South and
Johnny the K. PTAC funds were also used to install a new acoustical ceiling
in the All-Purpose Room to reduce noise. Parents began a survey to assess
parent feelings about the kindergarten switch-over and if there is a need to
consider alternatives. This effort will be concluded next year.
A research study was begun to assess the effectiveness of the Readiness
Programs, Pre-Kindergarten and Pre-First. Data has been collected from all
elementary teachers, and the study will continue next year, with input from
parents, and results will be presented to the Administration, School
Committee and staff.
Submitted by,
Kathleen Callagy, Principal
Atkinson Elementary School
It is with true appreciation for the collaborative efforts of over
thirty parents and teachers that the Atkinson Goals were formulated for the
1990-1991 school year. The implementation of these goals involved not only
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parents and teachers but all of our pupils as well. ~e areas addressed were
curriculum, social/emotional growth, integration and respect.
In the curriculum area, the implementation of a new literature based
reading/language arts program was paramount. Communications home keeping
families aware of themes and reading goals augmented in-service programs for
teaching staff and also an in-depth evening program for parents was held.
This program contrasted previous activities to teach reading with the
enhanced and much broader goals of our new program. The richness and
diversity of materials available for staff and home was explored. Parents
were encouraged to become involved both at home and within the school in the
implementation of this whole language, literature based program.
Preliminary results seem most encouraging both in actual achievement and the
enthusiastic acceptance by the pupils.
Integration, being a system-wide goal as well as a building goal, forced
us to look for better models to service all of our youngsters. The purpose
of integration is to provide within the classroom the services that a child
might need to be more successful in achieving commensurate with ability.
Prior practices provided service to a limited extent within the classroom but
more services were of a "pull-out" nature i.e~ going to a specific room for
remedial or resource services. Schedules of specialists were manipulated to
facilitate that person's ability to provide the remedial help in the
classroom. This worked well as far as we were able to carry it but it became
obvious that more planning would be needed to integrate services more fully.
This was accomplished in the spring of 1991 and plans for a more fully
integrated service delivery model were developed for the 1991-1992 school
year. The collaboration of special education teachers and regular education
staff was most positive and we look for more complete integration in the
coming year. Again parents were kept abreast of this educational movement
via home school communications, parent conferences and a discussion panel
presentation for all parents. Preliminary assessments indicate good positive
strides toward this goal which should be enhanced in coming years via the
school-wide adoption of the service delivery plan. A variety of programs
organized via the Health Education Department promoted a better understanding
of people with handicaps (Project Dash).
Efforts at expanding pupil recognition programs were worked on by a
combined parent teacher task force. The implementation of greater pupil
recognition for achievement and growth became subordinated to the fourth of
our school goals, Project Respect. Project Respect was a year long program
that was devoted to the development of a sense of respect for each other and
our environment. Monthly themes ranging from respect for each other, respect
for parents, respect for teachers, respect for our community were promoted be
a variety of activities actively involving pupils, parents and teachers.
Such programs as Earth Day at Atkinson, poster programs promoting how each of
us is special, dress up days helped enhance this theme. This was a most
exciting and rewarding project with benefits that we expect to carry into the
next several years.
The North Andover Schools Enrichment Council provided numerous programs
that went beyond the scope of curriculum and exposed children to a variety of
arts, artists and activities~ Music, authors, dramatizations were just some
of the fine presentations enjoyed by our pupils.
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Again this year we have had three classes at each grade level one
through five and were hovering at a total enrollment of nearly 375 pupils
throughout the year. Again, as last year, space for programs was at a
premium and continuing growth of numbers will exacerbate this condition.
Looking forward to next year, there are already nearly 100 pupils, four
classes, of first graders that will be coming to Atkinson School.
Quantitative testing in grades three, four and five indicate strong
progress and also continuing assessments recommended by the Subject Area
Review Committees indicate a real positive progress with accompanying gains
in critical thinking areas and problem solving for our pupils.
Personnel changes that occurred at the Atkinson School this year
included Mrs. Mason moving from grade one to three, Miss O'Connor moving to
grade one, the hiring of Mrs. O'Melia as a Learning Disabilities Teacher, the
retirement of Miss Mulholland, and the granting of a maternity leave to Mrs.
Murgo for the last quarter of the year.
In summation, the Atkinson Elementary School has made strong progress in
a collaborative effort of pupils, parents and teachers, to improve not only
the achievement of our children but to make them aware and appreciative of
the richness of our human resources as well as our material resources. As a
school community, I believe we have grown markedly in this regard this school
year.
Respectfully submitted,
Albert Coebel, Principal
Franklin Elementary School
The Franklin School began the 1990-91 school year with a number of new
faces on our faculty. Walter Huston joined the fifth grade team of teachers,
filling in for Rita Schena who was selected to serve as the Master Teacher
for the school system. We welcomed three new teachers to our first grade
staff: Beth Colby, Charles Anderson and Linda Ciaccia. In addition, Donna
Weekly moved from the fifth grade to the second grade. We missed two familiar
faces at the opening of school. Nancy Squatrito retired from teaching after
working with children for many years, including seventeen at the Franklin
School, and Sharon Knepper took a year's leave of absence.
School Improvement Activities:
The staff at Franklin devoted much time and effort in working to achieve
the goals set out in the School Improvement Plan. The School Improvement
Council met twice monthly throughout the school year focusing its efforts on
assessing the school's needs, developing the plan and coordinating the
staff's activities as they worked to achieve the plan's goals. Serving on
the Council this year were teacher members: Charles Anderson, Patty Burke,
Beth Colby, Mary Leu Costello; and parent members: Jean Driscoll-Dunn,
Jeanne Bider, Loretta Middleton and Mary Hitchborn.
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I. PROVIDE SUPPORT ACTIVITIES TO INSURE THE SUCCESSFUL IMPLEMENTATION OF
THE LANGUAGE ARTS CURRICULUM.
Much of the staff's efforts this year revolved around the implementation
of the new Language Arts curriculum. The teachers worked closely with each
other, providing support, sharing concerns and recommending materials to
supplement the Houghton-Mifflin program. Weekly team meetings at each grade
level were held to address these implementation issues. A Literature
Committee was formed to coordinate current library resources and identify
additional literature to supplement the literature provided in the Houghton-
Mifflin program. The Literature Committee included Meg Holmes, Joan Redman
and Mary Margaret Prevost.
II. INCREASE THE DEGREE OF INTEGRATION INTO THE REGULAR CLASSROOM FOR
CHILDREN RECEIVING SUPPORT SERVICES.
The staff engaged in two major efforts throughout the year to address
this goal. The first involved special ed and regular classroom teachers
developing strategies to coordinate instruction and provide support for
children with special needs in the regular classroom when possible. Sped
teachers met with regular classroom teachers at weekly grade level meetings
to facilitate these activities. The second effort was increasing the
instructional and assessment modifications by classroom teachers to meet the
needs of children with educational plans. Carole Cowie, the Guidance
Counselor, developed a form that enables the Core Team to be more articulate
about specific classroom modifications in the development of the Ed. Plan.
Also, Kathy Reilly,, our Speech and Language Teacher, applied to the Lucretia
Crocker Program and coordinated a two-part workshop conducted by Lucretia
Crocker Fellows Rena Moore and Joan Levy focusing on the integration of
special ed and regular education programs~
The work of the Student Assistance Team was also related to this goal.
The Team, consisting of Carole Cowie, Tom Kane, Kathy Reilly and Mary Ellen
Jackson met weekly as a resource to classroom teachers in developing
strategies to address problems and needs of individual students. The SAT
obtained a School-Based Team Grant from the Mass. Dept. of Ed. to provide
training for Team members.
III. INCREASE THE OPPORTUNITIES FOR CHILDREN AT ALL GRADES TO USE THE
TECHNOLOGY OF THE COMPUTER LAB AS PART OF THEIR INSTRUCTIONAL PROGRAM
One of the physical changes made this year at the Franklin School was
moving the bank of computers that had been located in the library into the
room next to the library, which had been the Remedial Reading Room, and then
walled off a corner of the library for Carole-Jean Donohue's Remedial Reading
Program. We organized a Computer Committee to co-ordinate the use of this
new computer lab. The Committee included Joan Redman, Mary Lou Costello,
Beth Colby, Gladys Hajjar, Linda Ciaccia, Carole-Jean Donohue, Brenda Kohl,
Donna Weekly and Walter Huston. During the course of the year the Computer
Committee developed a schedule that provided time in the lab for all classes,
arranged a training program for staff that was conducted by Bob Parker, and
began exploring ways to use computer technology across the curricula.
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Other Learnin~ Experiences:
Writing is one area of the curriculum that we have given increased
attention to in the past few years. With the emphasis on the Process
Approach to writing and the new integrated Language Arts Curriculum, teachers
have worked to provide children with practical and relevant opportunities to
develop their writing skills~ Many classes wrote to servicemen in the Middle
East during the Desert Storm Campaign. A number of these "pen pals" visited
classes when they returned in the Spring. Children from Miss Lathrop's, Miss
Manzi's, Mrs. Jackson's, Mrs. Nicolaisen's, Mr. Huston's and Miss Colby's
classes worked together in cross-grade level partnerships in various writing
activities. Parent and senior citizen volunteers worked with children in
several classes assisting in brain-storming, conferencing, and publishing
activities.
Students in each grade participated in a school-wide Reading Rainbow
reading promotional activity. Children added pieces of "gold" to their
grade's "pot of gold at the end of the rainbow" for each book they read
independently. A school-wide celebration was held in the school courtyard
when all the pots were filled to overflowing~
The children in Miss Lathrop's class organized a school-wide penny
collection to raise money to save the Rain Forests. This became the focal
point for a series of ecologically related activities leading up to Earth
Day. Over $300 was raised by the school children and donated to help save
the Rain Forest.
Many fifth graders participated in Miss McGovern's Special Friends'
Program. These children developed special friendships with senior citizens
at area rest and nursing homes. Children visited their special friends each
week, either during their lunch period or after school. Miss McGovern also
developed "living history" experiences for her Social Studies classes in
which the history of the Merrimack Valley was examined through a joint
presentation by the Andover Historical Society and Lawrence Heritage Park and
residents at Prescott House and Nevin's Day Care Center.
Learning experiences were not limited to school-based activities.
Children at each grade participated in a variety of field trips throughout
the year. First graders went apple picking at Smolak's Farm and to the
Northshore Music Theater for a presentation of Dinosaur Rock The second
graders also attended Dinosaur Rock and went to U. Lowell Center for the Arts
for a presentation of Amelia Bedelia stories. Third graders went to the New
England Science Center and fourth graders to the Museum of Fine Arts in
Boston. Fifth graders went on a number of trips including an exploration of
tidal pools at Hampton, ponding at Smolak's Farm, and the hydroelectric plant
in Lawrence.
A highlight of the year's activities at Franklin was the Academic Fair
which was held in May. Ail students participated in this celebration of
learning by presenting projects that were extensions of the curriculum at
each grade level. Children at the primary grades developed whole class
projects, while the intermediate grade students worked in pairs or
individually on a topic of their interest. Hundreds of parents and friends
visited the fair over a two-day period.
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S ecialActivities:
In addition to those activities related directly to the curricula, the
students at Franklin participated in a number of experiences throughout the
year that enriched or extended beyon~ the curriculum. The North Andover
Enrichment Council sponsored a series of cultural programs for the students
at Franklin. Some of the favorite performers were the Epic Brass, the
Gerwick Puppets, Billy B., Sparkey Rucker, and 3ohnny the K. Children also
participated in special theme days such as School Spirit Day, Twin Day, and
Sweatshirt Day, which are planned to foster school spirit.
The Franklin P.T.O. was very active during the past year raising funds
for student activities and school improvement efforts coordinating the Parent
volunteer Program and organizing activities that foster the spirit of
partnership between the staff and parents at Franklin School. One important
activity was a series of programs focusing on the curriculum that were
presented by the teaching staff during evening general meetings. These
programs highlighted the Language Arts, Math and Writing curricula. The
P.T.O. also organized activities for students, parents and teachers
throughout the year, including Donuts for Dad, the Holiday Festival, the Barn
Dance and the Fun Run.
In conclusion, I would like to thank all of the teachers, children and
parents of Franklin School for their efforts in making this a successful
school year.
Submitted by,
Thomas Kane, Principal
Kittredge Elementary School
A few changes in personnel occurred over the past year. One teacher
retired, one teacher was reduced in force and two teachers were on maternity
leave for a portion of the year. Two teachers were transferred into the
Kittredge School, Mrs. Flanagan and Mrs. D'Amico.
Classrooms consisted of two grades of each for grades one to five.
Class size increased in grades two, three, four and five. The fourth and
fifth grades had a departmentalized setting where one teacher taught science
to grades four and five plus reading to her homeroom. This worked well with
the adoption of the new reading series, however, a study was conducted to
change to a reading language block of time as was suggested by the new
reading program that was presented by the subject area revision committee and
adopted by the School Committee. The change would involve the fourth and
fifth grade teachers having their own class for the major part of the day.
The two fifth grade teachers would be teaching science to both fifth grades
and the other teacher would teach math to each fifth grade. The same
procedure would follow with the fourth grade classes. This will allow the
homeroom teacher to employ more writing into the students' curriculum.
Mrs. Fitzpatrick produced an enrichment program for each grade level.
Many parents volunteered to assist in the classrooms and in the productions
that were presented by the students. The programs were as follows: Grade 1
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enrichment involved people from the Boston Childrens Theatre who produced
plays from the students' reading series. Grade 2 built castles and had a
Renaissance Festival. Parents were invited and they dined with their
children. It was a great learning experience. Grade 3 presented a
performance called "Zooland". It was a simulation of students saving a zoo.
Grade 4 enrichment was a performance about Hawaii. The students and parents
did a fine job on the scenery and production numbers. Grade 5 built bridges
and the students had to do the project by themselves. They did the research
and building of the models. Judges awarded prizes to the first, second and
third place winners of the best bridges.
The student council held monthly contests and ran food drives for
Neighbors in Need and Lazarus House. Funding of a parent volunteer luncheon
and teacher appreciation luncheon was subsidized by the school store which
was run by the student council and volunteer parents.
The Parent Teacher Organization was very active and raised $12,203.38.
The proceeds were used entirely for the KiLtredge School students' needs such
as funding field trips, purchasing supplies, etc. Expenses for the year
totaled $11,001.10. Numerous parents volunteered many hours on the plantings
in front of the school and other projects. Support was received from all of
the Kittredge parents and the P.T.O. was extremely successful.
Since this is my last annual report, I want to thank all of the great
parents I have had the opportunity to meet over the years, the excellent
staff, School Committee and the central office personnel, and the terrific
students that made my job very enjoyable. I was very fortunate and proud to
be part of the North Andover School System.
Thanks again!
Submitted by,
John Deady, Principal
Thomson Elementary School
This year was once again busy and productive for all associated with the
Thomson School.
The area of Mathematics was under study this past year and a number of
teachers volunteered to pilot some of the different series under
consideration. During the 1991/92 school year additional math series will be
piloted by other teachers so a new math curriculum can be developed and in
place for the 1992/93 school year. Ail the teachers of math, whether
piloting or using our present math series, continued the use of math
manipulatives and implementation of some of the standards developed by the
National Council of Teachers of Mathematics.
The Social Studies and Science curriculums continued into their second
year and the teachers continue to be very pleased with the materials and the
philosophy of each. There were some refinements made to each of these
curriculum areas which only served to strengthen an already good program.
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After two years of study, the new Language Arts curriculum was
implemented this past year. It was quite a departure from the old system.
The new program integrates the reading and language areas into One subject.
The children are taught as a whole class and are later broken into smaller
skill groups for further work. The combining of language and reading into
one integrated subject gives the children many opportunities to express
themselves in a variety of ways. Not only was there pen and pencil
activities, but extensive use was made of the computer word processing
programs.
Special Needs and Remedial Reading students were integrated into the
regular education classes for their special instruction. Our goal was to
make these programs more involved with the regular school curriculum instead
of using different materials with these students. It is too easy to segment
the children's education when they are pulled out of their regular classes.
When teachers work more closely with each other, the isolation tends to
disappear and they work more as a team to help all the children.
We also worked to further improve the process used to assess students
who are experiencing difficulties in the regular classroom. The team
approach has been very successful in helping everyone deal with unusual
situations and give useful suggestions to teachers. We are able to use the
many years of experience each team member has to effectively help teachers
and students.
Handicapped awareness programs were expanded this year to help children
deal with and understand the limitations of some of our citizens and realize
that they are important members of our society. In the past, some people may
have felt that, because someone has a handicap, he/she is no longer able to
contribute anything. Of course, this is far from the truth and this program
helps to break down these barriers. It is my hope that far more will be done
in this area so that many more students become involved.
Thanks to the generous support of the Thomson School P.T.O. and the
Enrichment Council the children were able to experience many activities that
they would have otherwise been unable to enjoy. The following list will
focus on some of these activities. No School Department funds were used to
pay for any of these programs.
t. Epic Brass
2. Birds of Prey
3. Girwick Puppet Show
4. Amahl and The Night Visitors
5. Spanish Dance
6. Billy B
7. Southern Black Experience - Rhonda & Sparky Rucker
8. Chico Mandez and the Rain Forest
9. Greg Maguire (Author)
10. Velveteen Rabbit
11. Johnny the "K" (environmentalist)
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In addition to the performances listed above, the students participated in a
number of field trips to supplement the curriculum. These trips were either
paid for by the P.T.O. or the children themselves. No School Department
funds were used.
1. Smolak's Farm - Town
2. Plaice Cove ~ Hampton, N.H.
3. Museum of Science - Boston
4. Aquarium - Boston
5. Concord Museum & North Bridge - Concord
6. Museum of Fine Arts - Boston
7. Textile Museum - N.A. & Heritage Park - Lowell
8. Flower Show - Boston
9. DeCordova Museum - Lincoln
10. Parson Barnard House - Town
11. N.H. Yankee - Seabrook
12. Children's Museum - Boston
13. Johnson Cottage - Town
14. McLays Nursery - Town
15. Stevens Library - Town
16. Harold Parker State Forest - Town
The past year was one of great emotional swings
from the joy and
excitement of beginning a new school year to the disappointment of seeing a
school system being dismantled by the lack of needed funding. It is the hope
of every staff member that we will be able to build back the losses as
quickly as possible.
Respectfully submitted,
John C. Nelson, Principal
North Andover Middle School
I hereby submit my seventh annual report as Principal of the North
Andover Middle School.
Curriculum
During this past year several changes took place in the area of
curriculum and instruction as a result of the system-wide curriculum revision
process.
One of the most notable changes occurred in the area of foreign
language. A new Foreign Language Exploratory (FLEX) program was introduced
at the sixth grade level. Virtually all sixth graders were introduced to the
study of French and Spanish through this exploratory program as they studied
each language for a half-year. The students were highly motivated and
excited about this program as were the staff members involved.
In the area of language arts and reading the curriculum revision called
for a more integrated approach to the teaching of these subjects. A task
force was developed to explore ways to implement this approach. Their
recommendations were useful as plans for the next school year were being
developed. The integrated approach will be fully implemented next year.
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While the mathematics committee continues its curriculum review work
several new programs were piloted at each grade level. It is expected that
the curriculum work will be completed during next year.
Action Plan
As a result of this year's action plan several areas were studied in
depth with resulting changes in approach to instruction.
Much work was done to facilitate the integration of special education
and regular education. Three classes were co-taught by regular and special
educators as students were integrated into these classes. In addition,
special educators and the remedial reading teacher worked directly in sixth
grade classrooms in regular education reading classes.
Another study committee focused on the needs of "at-risk" students.
Their reco~endations relative to retention/promotion and support services
will be useful as programs are developed for next year.
After a two-year extensive review of research and practices, the
grouping committee submitted its report and recommendations. The
recommendations called for a heterogeneous grouping arrangement to be
implemented in grade six for next year with continued review of grouping
practices in grades seven and eight. The committee's recommendations were
approved by the school's Advisory Council and were accepted by the North
Andover School CommitEee for implementation in the 1991-'92 school year.
Building
The population at the Middle School continued to grow this past year
placing additional stress on the already crowded building. Every available
space was utilized for instructional purposes with building utilization
exceeding 97%. The need for additional space became even more critical.
The annual Town Meeting approved a warrant article to allow the
construction of an elevator to the second floor in one wing of the building.
This, in addition to the conversion of toilet facilities, will begin to make
the building accessible to handicapped students. A second elevator will also
be necessary for the other wing of the building as the two wings are not
connected at the second floor level.
As noted in previous annual reports, the auditorium is in need of
considerable work. The seating is in need of upgrading and refurbishing due
to age and considerable school, town, and outside group use.
Achievement
The students at the Middle School continue to achieve at a high level.
At the conclusion of this school year the fourth annual Recognition Night was
held honoring those 275 students who had earned all A and B grades in all
subjects all year. Of the eighth graders, 48 earned this distinction in each
of their three years at the school.
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Parental Involvement
Parental involvement at the school continued to grow although there is
still need for more parent volunteers.
The School Improvement Council and PAC combined to sponsor a Goods and
Services Auction to develop a school technology fund. This activity was very
successful in both the results generated as well as the social affair.
Staffi_~_g
The end of the year brought with it the retirement of Mrs. Simone
Schapker who had taught foreign languages in the North Andover schools for
over 20 years.
Other
This was a very positive year as staff and students worked hard to
provide a positive learning climate. The school moved forward in a variety
of areas.
The end of the year, however, brought with it the prospects of
dramatically reduced staff and programs for next year. The elimination of
home economics, industrial arts, choral music, instrumental music, general
music, foreign language at grades 6 and 7, the outreach program, and remedial
reading, along with increased class sizes in academic areas will present a
tremendous challenge to us as we continue to pursue our goal of providing a
high quality educational experience for each student.
Submitted by,
Richard E. Neal, Principal
North Andover High School
As I submit my third annual report as Principal of North Andover High
School, I find myself preoccupied by the impact of the program cutbacks and
the loss of instructional staff as our school adjusts to the harsh realities
of our current economics. This report, however, will look back at the many
positive features of a highly successful year, highlighting the achievements
of our outstanding students and the accomplishments of a dedicated faculty.
The Class of 1991 maintained our fine tradition of college placements
with 86% of the seniors deciding to further their education with post-
secondary study. 73% of the class left NAHS with the intention of attending
a four-year college, our highest percentage in years in that category.
Among the more competitive colleges our students will attend are:
Dartmouth (2), Bowdoin, Villanova (2), U. of North Carolina (2), Lafayette
College, Rensselaer Polytechnical Institute, Skidmore, Boston College (3), U.
of Pennsylvania, Penn State (2), Carnegie Mellon, Holy Cross, Brown, Boston
U., U. of Connecticut, and the United States Military Academy.
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Assisting our graduates with the cost of higher education, many
individuals, agencies, and companies provided scholarships with a total value
of $728,058 (excluding financial aid)! Among the recipients were these
students granted over $13,000 in scholarship aid by the North Andover
Scholarship Foundation: Debra Baltzer, Korreen Boyd, Mark Brermu%m, Tracey
Delutis, Kristen Gaffny, Stephen Hath, Janine Hetherington, Hah Klm, Tracey
Laoremza, Frederico Moscaritolo, Damiel Murphy, Traey Noonan, and Natasha
Tokowicz.
A remarkably high percentage of our graduates earned four-year
scholarships: Erin Ammon, Erica Ciampa, Glenn Collupy, ~-herly Feltovie,
Kristen Gaff-my, Janine Hetherington, Katherine Innes, Stephen Kerem, Amy
Liciardello, Stephen Markey, Jennifer Munro, James Pelrine, Sheshana Sathan,
william Tibert, and David Weiss.
In the National Merit Scholarship competition, eight NAHS seniors earned
Letters of Commendation: Debra Baltzer, Glenn Collupy, Cybele Dupuis,
Katherine Innes, }[an Kim, Jennifer Munro, Daniel Murphy, and Abigail
Thompson. Senior Daniel Murphy won first place in the Lawrence Eagle-
Tribune Essay Contest. Janine Hetherington placed first in the Law Day Speech
Contest sponsored by the Lawrence District Court.
Several members of the Class of 1992 also received honors and
recognition. Book prizes went to the top-ranking Juniors: Stephanie Barrett
(Harvard), Susan Behnke (Dartmouth), Cara Sullivan (Wellesley), and Jessica
Matchett (Holy Cross). Sean Domahue and Stephanie Barrett earned second
place and honorable mention recognition, respectively, for their essays in
the Suffolk University essay contest on "Chemistry and Cultural Values." Sean
Donahue also received the Xerox Award for academic excellence in the
Humanities and Social Studies. Stephmn~e Barrett was awarded the Rensselaer
Medal for outstanding achievement in Science. Mike Klm received the Bausch
and Lomb Honorary Science Award. Christopher Chiumiento received the James
Fulks, Jr., Music Award. Jonathan Lees was accepted into Middlebury
College's Writer's Workshop.
Junior Rachel MeLaughlin and Sophomore Boris Gershman were accepted into
a summer research project at the School of Engineering at Boston University.
Sophomore Carol Prettyman was the NAHS delegate to the Hugh O'Brien
Leadership Conference. Freshman Tina Xenakis published a poem in the Boston
area student publication, "The 21st Century."
The Speech Team sprang back to life under the leadership of coach Edward
Rudd. The team's 29 members participated in seven tournaments across the
state, bringing home one first-place trophy and many individual medals and
trophies. The season finale came with outstanding performances at the State
Speech Tournament, including: Tracey Delutis, ~nd place in Radio Newscasting;
Julia Gaynor, 3rd place in Children's Literature; Tamara Tierney, 4th place
in Novice Reading; W~m Feltovic, 6th place in Poetry Reading; and Kirk
Boxleitner, who was named the "top novice" in Prose Reading.
Our Math Team continued in its winning ways, again earning First Place
in the New England Division of the Atlantic-Pacific Math League. Senior
Stephen Kerem was a finalist in the Math Olympiad. Five members of the team
were among the Math League's top fifty scorers and the team again qualified
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for the State Meet under the direction of coaches Tom NcGowan and Jeff
Fuller.
Other teachers advised and organized programs that supplemented our
academic program and extended the opportunity for further learning to numbers
of students. N/ldred Hatasso advised the literary magazine and helped her
students publish two superb editions of the "Bourbon Red", one of which
explained how the magazine took its name from a prize-winning breed of turkey
once raised in North Andover (AKA "Turkey Town"). Ceri McGutre and Doreen
Herlihy coordinated the participation of 50 NAHS students in the Greater
Lawrence Educational Collaborative's Leadership Program. Science Teachers
Judy Hajec and Steve Souse involved their students in creative problem-
solving programs in the Boston area such as the "King of the Hill"
competition and the Invention Convention at the Museum of Science. Johm
Kappotis took five chemistry students to the Simmons College Chemistry
Olympiad.
A wide range of Student Activities provided large numbers of students
with opportunities for learning and self-improvement that complement our
program of studies. With the support of French Teacher Kirkie Thompsom and
the leadership of senior Beth Konrad, the Dance Company was created. This
group of talented students performed numerous times throughout the year and
provided an important addition to our fine arts program. The student
environmental group, HEAL, organized and conducted a paper recycling program
which spread to all the schools in the Town as well as to other town
agencies. With the support and assistance of HEAL, English Teacher Pat
Maloney-Brown produced and directed "Eco Follies," a play about ecology and
environmental awareness written by Ms. Maloney-Brown. The play was performed
at NAHS, at several other schools in North Andover, and in guest performances
at a number of other schools in the area by invitation. HEAL also conducted
fund-raising efforts to send a contribution to support the protection of rain
forests in Belize.
Our school chapter of Amnesty International sponsored an awareness day
which featured an informational assembly about international justice and a
campaign for letter writing that resulted in over 500 students composing
letters to be sent to imprisoned individuals throughout the world.
Student exchange programs also flourished. Eleven NAHS students visited
our partner-school in Bonn in August and then hosted a similar number of
German students in October. Spanish visitors from our sister school outside
of Madrid also visited us in October and then 18 students traveled to
Barcelona and Madrid in April to reciprocate. 20 French students from our
exchange school in Amiens also visited NAHS in the spring. These trips
provide effective language experience for our students but also bring about
cultural awareness and travel experience that build bridges and make a life-
long impact on the participants.
Home Economics Teacher Ma~eem Lovell organized and conducted "Wellness
Day '91," the second annual health-information program at NAHS. Every
student and teacher participated in a half-day of numerous workshops on
topics ranging from nutrition to stress management to hard information about
AIDS and other health problems in our society. This one event provides
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critical health education to our entire school community from qualified
experts in the various fields.
Within the curriculum, changes were made in the freshman and sophomore
English programs while the English Department prepared for wholesale revision
of the junior and senior program in 1991-92. New strategies for assessment
(evaluation of student progress) were explored in several academic subject
areas. The Mathematics Department prepared for curriculum changes and
participated in numerous meetings with Middle School colleagues to coordinate
new programming that will ensure, among other things, that every student
studies algebra before leaving NAHS. Eight regular education teachers
participated in "integration" activities with special needs teachers,
piloting a new strategy designed to involve and include special needs
students in the mainstream of the academic program.
A group of teachers and counselors met regularly throughout the year to
develop program and assistance resources for "at risk" students at the high
school. Improved teacher communication, more contact with parents, and group
counseling sessions were among the outcomes of this effort. As a school, we
recognize the need to provide more effective program for this small but needy
part of our student population.
Under the leadership of teachers Jane Fotsaid and ~aureen I~vell,
assisted by Guidance Director John ~eFlu~eri, the Learning Center was
established, where peer tutoring, assistance with writing process,
independent research, and collaborative learning are fostered within the
regular education program. Teachers were encouraged to refer students
needing extra help to this resource for assistance. Many students found the
help needed to improve performance and, more importantly, to improve learning
ability.
The Guidance Department expanded its support services this year and
improved many of its existing programs. The Senior College Fair, Financial
Aid Night, the Junior Career Fair, and College Night were all well-attended
and resulted in positive feedback. The regular publication of the "Guidance
Newsletter" provided necessary and useful information' about services,
especially the college admissions process. And the Department's on-going
effort to involve juniors and their parents in post-secondary planning has
finally taken hold as the level of participation and involvement by juniors
was higher than ever this year.
I would like to congratulate four teachers who deserve special
recognition. Dr. James Smith received his PhD in History from the University
of Colorado during the academic year and we are all proud of his
accomplishment. Jane Potsaid and D~reen Herlihy wrote a successful grant to
fund a training program for teachers in a new reading instruction system
designed to help students with exceptionally low reading skills. I again
cite the accomplishment of ~aureen L~vell, who singlehandedly organized
"Wellness Day '91. This event was universally acclaimed by students,
teachers, parents, and invited specialists in the health field as a very
effective community learning experience.
Looking back at accomplishments and successes provides us with
encouragement and motivation to continue in the face of difficulties. The
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faculty and staff at North Andover High School maintain an active and
professional commitment to providing the best education possible for our
students. Good results testify to the quality of that commitment. The
faculty, staff, and administration of NAHS will continue to seek the support
of our town-wide community to maintain educational opportunity at a quality
level consistent with our tradition, our mission, and our commitment.
Submitted by,
J. Emmett Goggin, Principal
North Andover High School
Conmuter Technolog~f
Pro ram Hi ii ts
Seventeen computers were added to the schools, including a powerful MAC
SE with a high quality laser printer. This MAC was well received and
was used system-wide to produce parent newsletters, student programs of
study, and school calendars. The laser printer was utilized by the
school community to develop camera ready hard copy, minimizing the costs
of local printing.
Two In-Service Curriculum days were devoted to staff development in
technologies including computer usage, laser players and LCD projection
panels.
Staff and administrators attended a series of teleconferences in
Restructuring of Education in a collaborative effort with the Andover
Public Schools. It is our hope to receive a satellite dish from our
local cable company as part of the relicensing articles presently being
negotiated with the company.
The town/school mainframe computer was utilized by all schools in an
expanded manner. Principals and department heads were able to generate
his/her own reports or account balance to guarantee strict adherence to
budget restraints.
5. Budget restrictions curtailed many planned computer purchases and
activities scheduled for the 1991 fiscal year.
High School
The networked corvus laboratory was transferred into the Learning
Center. This area was utilized by students needing assistance in
various reading/writing assignments using our central word processing
capabilities.
A twelve hour staff development seminar on usage of the MAC computer for
desktop publishing was held at the high school. The course was attended
by 18 staff members from the Business, Language Arts, Special Education
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and Art Departments as well as interested parents from various PACs.
This course prepared teachers/parents for the arrival of the anticipated
MAC lab at the high school.
The High School Program of Studies was revised, edited and printed on
the laser printer, thus enabling the school to completely do the booklet
"in house" without expensive printing costs. Other cost saving projects
are anticipated in the coming year.
~iddleSchool
Ail students in the middle school are using the Appleworks word
processing program in the computer lab as part of the language arts
curriculum. Each English class is assigned one period in the lab during
each 6-day cycle.
Sixth grade classes spent the first quarter learning the
basics of Appleworks. During the remainder of the year, they
improved their keyboarding and word processing skills by
working on various writing assignments and journal keeping.
Approximately one third of the students created books during
the final quarter (many up to eight typed pages) and spent
considerable extra time in the lab making necessary revisions
and corrections.
Seventh and eighth grade classes used the computer lab to
improve their writing skills, with emphasis on the Process
Writing Approach. They learned more involved word processing
skills, such as centering, underling, and page layout.
The CNS Classworks programs were used by English, math and reading
classes to improve basic skills in these areas. Teachers are becoming
more proficient at coordinating the skill areas addressed by the system
with the skill areas being developed in the classroom.
Approximately one third of the eighth grade students used the Ideal
Integrated Classroom Learning System, Algebra I software. The Geometric
Presupposer software, which is available on the network system, was
introduced to approximately 150 students in the seventh and eighth
grades.
Approximately two thirds of the sixth grade science students explored
genetics and blood typing with a genetics disk in the computer lab as an
addition to that curriculum.
Approximately two thirds of the seventh grade English students worked
with vocabulary disks and CLU writing skills disks to supplement
classroom learning.
6. Activity classes in typing and in vocabulary skills were offered to all
grade levels during the year.
7. The Middle School PTO held an auction, fund-raiser in April, 1991, and
enough money was raised to fund the purchase of 2 Imagewriter II
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printers for the lab and a complete Macintosh system for the use of
teachers and PTO volunteers during the coming year.
Elem~nt_nt_~
Apple G.S. computers were installed at each school for children in grade
5 participating in the National Geographic Kid's Network
Telecommunications Project. Each school telecommunicated with a dozen
other school around the country and explored two units in Hello and Acid
Rain experiments. The program is highly acclaimed by National
organizations.
A writing lab was established at Franklin School utilizing space in a
self-contained classroom. Staff development was conducted addressing
the needs of the staff. Children from all grades, one through five,
utilized the facility in various degrees.
Ail fourth and fifth grade students received approximately 30 minutes of
hands-on computer time on the Apple computers doing the SPA Mathematics
program.
Usage of both laser disks and LCD projection panels by teachers has
grown considerably over the past year.
Respectfully Submitted,
Robert S. Parker
Director of Computer Technology
Department of Health, Physical Education and Athletics
In many respects this year was not unlike past years in regards to
programming and staffing. The year started off on a high note as a great
deal of enthusiasm and optimism surrounded the formation of the health and
physical education SARC. Unfortunately, enthusiasm and optimism turned to
pessimism and disappointment as the SA[lC was disbanded due to budget cuts.
The year ended on a sad note as we said goodbye to three of our best teachers
who were dismissed due to staff reductions.
It was actually a banner year in athletics as so many of our teams and
student-athletes turned in some outstanding performances. The frequent highs
and occasional lows reached a new valley at the close of the school year as
we learned of the failed override and total elimination of funding for the
1991-1992 program.
Ph_~_~cal Education
Ail students participated in physical education classes in either the
regular or adaptive programs. Students in grades four through twelve
were tested using the Presidential Physical Fitness Testing Program.
Students in kindergarten through grade three were tested using an
adapted version of these tests. North Andover students continued to
score well in these tests when compared with students their age
throughout the country.
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The physical education staff successfully conducted field days at all
schools.
North Andover participated in several Greater Lawrence Educational
Collaborative physical education programs and hosted the seventh grade
basketball tournament for boys and girls.
The elementary physical education teachers, under the direction of Dan
Desmond, successfully implemented the physical limitations unit of the
Disabilities Awareness Starts Here program for all fifth grade students.
Middle School physical education teachers
Bavendam coordinated a highly successful
program for Spring Thing,
Rick Lombard and Laurel
parent/student volleyball
Health Education
The 1990-1991 school year was a period of growth and improvement for our
health education programs. Students in kindergarten through grade 8 and
grade 10 received health education instruction through the health education
specialist or classroom teacher.
For the fourth consecutive year the North Andover Public Schools
received a grant from the Governor's Alliance Against Drugs. The grant
was used to assist students in all grades within the school system
through health education and related school programs as well as special
programs conducted by the Director of Youth Services and Parents Who
Care.
The Project Charlie program, under the direction of Barbara Vogel and
taught by over forty volunteers, was successfully conducted in grades
one, three, and five.
Project DARE, a cooperative drug education program with our local police
department, was piloted in grade 6.
Through the efforts of the North Andover Police Department and Detective
Tracy Castiglione, the "Take A Bite Out of Crime" program with McGruff
the Crime Dog, was presented to all students at the Early Childhood
Cen~er and grades one and two.
Intramurals
A variety of intramural activities were conducted for
throughout the year, primarily in grades 6-12. Activities
volleyball, floor hockey, basketball, field hockey, and fun runs.
students
included
Athletics
North Andover High School was awarded the J. Hyland Trophy for the
fourth consecutive year. This award is given annually to the school in
the Cape Ann League with the best athletic program as determined by
overall wins and losses.
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Ten North Andover High School athletic teams captured league
championships: Girls' Soccer, Golf, Fall Cheerleading, Winter
Cheerleading, Boys' Basketball, Girls' Basketball, Ice Hockey, Boys'
Indoor Track, Girls' Skiing, and Boys' Tennis.
Eleven teams qualified for the MIAA post season tournament. Six other
teams qualified individuals for post season tournaments.
Six North Andover student athletes received drug and alcohol awareness,
intervention, and prevention training offered by the National Federation
of State High School Associations through the Massachusetts
Interscholastic Athletic Association. These six students recruited
other members and formed a new group at school known as Target. This
group conducted alcohol and drug awareness programs throughout the
school year including a full high school assembly, evening assembly for
parents, Middle School assembly, and smaller scale programs.
Submitted by,
Brian J. McNally, Director
Health Ed., Physical Ed. & Athletics
Fine Arts
I am pleased to present at this time my thirtieth Annual Report which
reflects more changes than any previous report. Changes which reflect
progress and innovations to the Fine Arts program, and changes which~ due to
severe financial restrictions, have brought about restrictions and
diminutions to the program.
Because of these restrictions, the Fine Arts Department lost five very
capable and committed teachers: Linda Amundsen, elementary general music and
instrumental teacher; Walter Selima, N.A.H.S. ahd N.A.M.S. band director and
instrumental teacher; Charles Condello, Middle School choral director and
instrumental teacher; Robert Specian, N.A.H.S. and elementary choral director
and general music teacher; and Martin Ruzicka, elementary art teacher.
The Fine Arts Department gratefully acknowledges their contributions and
commitment to the youth of North Andover during their years of service to the
community. The loss of their services reflects the elimination of
instrumental lessons at the elementary level, all general music at the
N.A.M.S., plus the elimination of all instrumental, band and choral programs,
the elimination of all music courses at N.A.H.S. except band and chorus. The
classes previously covered by Martin Ruzicka will now be taught by the
Director of Fine Arts in addition to other administrative duties.
In spite of the above losses, staff members worked diligently on the
Fine Arts Subject Area Review Committee to bring its report to a conclusion
and develop a meaningful curriculum for the Fine Arts.
In addition, the department sponsored Northeast Junior District
rehearsals, hosting over 400 boys and girls from the Northeast District.
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The following is a list of competitions, programs and events sponsored
by, attended or taken part in by the Fine Arts Department:
Boston Globe Scholastic Art Exhibit
Greater Lawrence Collaborative Art Exhibit and Awards
Travelling exhibits in North Andover Town Hall and Senior Center
Senior Center
Andover Artists' Scholastic Award competition
Young Artist Night, Grades 4-12, N.A.H.S.
Talent Show, N.A.M.S.
Ail Elementary Band and Chorus, Winter and Spring Concerts
Ail Band Night, N.A.H.S. Fieldhouse
N.A.H.S. and N.A.M.S. Winter and Spring Concerts
Cabaret Night
Concert on the Common, Grades 4-12
N.A.M.S. Spring Program
Elementary student art on Star Market bags
St. Patrick's Day Parades in Lawrence and Boston
Busch Gardens Trip, Williamsburg~ Virginia
Field trip to Boston Symphony, N.A.M.S.
Field trip to New York~ Phantom of the Opera, N.A.H.S.
Holiday assembly programs
Learning Fairs
The Fine Arts Department is once again indebted to the Enrichment
Council for providing students in grades K through 12 with a wide range of
quality enrichment experiences throughout the year. The Department also
expresses its gratitude to the North Andover Public Schools Music Associates
for its continued support and commitment to the music program.
Submitted by,
Joseph Aliquo
Director of Fine Arts
Special Education
During the 1990-1991 school year, a number of changes were made in an
effort to better identify, evaluate, and service children with special
educational needs at the school level. Each elementary school established a
Student Assistance Team, composed of various teachers, to help problem-solve
individual student concerns with the classroom teacher. In addition to
overseeing the functioning of these teams, the building principals assumed
responsibility as chairpersons for a number of 766 team meetings and other
aspects of the evaluation process~
At the state and national levels, increased emphasis has been placed
upon educating all children with special needs within their home communities
and, to the greatest possible extent, within normalized settings (regular
education rather than special education classes). In keeping with this
philosophy, North Andover staff have made changes in the way they service
children to maximize student participation in regular classroom activities.
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Examples include: integrated therapies, team teaching of regular and special
education staff, instructional aides to help in successfully maintaining
children within regular classrooms, etc.
During the 1990-1991 school year, several students returned to the
system from private special education facilities, including two high
adolescents with significant special needs who have successfully and happily
entered North Andover High School. Increased lnclusionary opportunities for
North Andover~s children with special needs into all aspects of the school
community will remain a major goal for the 1991-1992 school year.
New Staff:
Carolyn Dulin
Judy Nigrelli
Allison O~Melia
Aide, Integrated Preschool Program
Teacher~ Thomson School
Teacher, Atkinson School
Terri Mc Laughlin and Charlotte Rodgers continued their co-chairmanship
of the North Andover Parents Advisory Council (NAPAC) and, under their
direction, offered a number of workshops and presentations to the community.
Additionally, they were awarded a grant which provided resource materials
related to integration and other special education issues to each school
building. Parents of children who attend the North Andover Integrated
Preschool Program also established a support group for those with particular
issues concerning young children with special needs.
The Special Education Department acknowledges and appreciates the
efforts of a number of parents, administrators, teachers, and support staff
who worked with us in a collaborative and creative manner to improve our
services for children with special education needs.
Respectfully submitted,
Maura S. Johnson, Administrator
Special Education
School Libraries
Bradstreet & Franklin:
The school year got off to a whiz-bang start with the push to implement
the new language arts curriculum. Materials that were supposed to have been
ordered in June with Block Grant funds were not ordered until August, and the
delay made it difficult for the librarians to help initially. However, once
materials did arrive, including new sound filmstrip projectors, teachers did
rely heavily on the librarians for print and non-print resources. The
availability of A.V. at both Bradstreet and Franklin motivated marginal users
to expand their utilization of these materials into other curricula as well.
Primary grade teachers seemed to request librarian help in the language arts
curriculum most often. The fifth grade asked for the least amount of help--~
perhaps because the readings were so lengthy.
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Requests for librarian input in planning and providing resources for
social studies and science units continued to grow, and the librarian had a
very busy year meeting all these demands. The teacher circulation of library
materials at Bradstreet increased again, and it was noteworthy that these
teachers borrowed more items than those at Franklin--an indication of how
heavily the early childhood curricula rely on non-text resources. It has
been rewarding to see the continual improvement in teacher/librarian
cooperation at both schools.
Bradstreet and Franklin benefitted from their respective parent
organizations. Library volunteers continued to help, but the actual numbers
declined slightly. The Special Occasion Book Program at Bradstreet and the
birthday Book Program at Franklin added many new books to both library
collections.
A significant change in the Franklin library was the removal of the
computers to the computer lab and the partitioning of the original "Picture
Book" section as the remedial reading area. This did increase library usage
as well as computer usage. Several teachers brought their entire classes or
small groups into the library for research projects, and many tutors and
senior citizen volunteers brought their students or small groups in for
reading or studying. Even primary teachers sent small groups for special
projects upon occasion. Teachers and students utilized the library in this
manner, particularly in conjunction with the Academic Fair, and the increased
availability of the library contributed to the success of this special event.
School Library Media Month was again celebrated in April, although
rumors and threats of impending budget cuts were disheartening. The Guest
Reader program was implemented with success for the fifth year in a row. A
small reception to thank the readers and to honor Mark DiSalvo was held at
the end of the month.
The school year came to a very depressing close with the three
elementary library assistants being fired because of the economic chaos of
the times. The budget for the libraries was reduced to practically nothing.
The difficulty of operating the library program with reduced personnel
and essentially no budget is monumental. There is no doubt that the library
program, no matter how the remaining personnel try, cannot be the same in
September. It is painful to see the great strides that the librarians have
made in providing essential services to both students and teachers brought o
an abrupt halt, and it is painful to see much talented and loyal staff like
Cathy Ratcliffe and Maxine Davis forced to leave. The students and faculties
of Bradstreet and Franklin have benefitted greatly from their service and are
going to miss them tremendously next year.
Submitted by,
Meg Holmes, Librarian
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Atkinson, Kittredge & Thomson School
The adoption of a literature-based Reading and Language Arts curriculum
created both opportunities and challenges for the elementary libraries in the
1990-91 school year.
Since the new curriculum places greater emphasis on the exploration of
literature through a variety of media, a selection of non-print titles
recommended to supplement this program were purchased (Block Grant) during
the summer of 1990. As a result the elementary libraries were ready to
circulate critical A-V materials as needed. Availability of these materials,
as well as the appropriate hardware (purchases made through Reading/Language
Arts SARCs) made it possible for teachers to integrate non-print materials
into their classrooms in a timely and meaningful fashion. Instruction in a
variety of learning modes is critical to the academic success of students who
are not predominantly print-oriented and also offers wonderful opportunities
for reinforcement and enrichment for all students. These successful A-V
opportunities carried over into other content areas. As circulation
statistics indicate, the overall use of A-V materials increased significantly
in 1990-91.
A number of the activities recommended in conjunction with the
Houghton/Mifflin program offer ready-made opportunities to establish and
enhance vital connections between curriculum and library services.
For example, the mini research activities which are frequently suggested
as follow-up to readings in the fourth and fifth grade anthologies could
easily become an important vehicle for integrating library skills instruction
into classroom assignments. In fact, there were a number of requests by
teachers to use the library at times other than their scheduled time in order
to pursue these suggested search activities.
During 1991-92 the emphasis on whole class instruction in conjunction
with increased time for independent reading meant that many more children
were visiting the library to borrow books specifically suited to their own
independent reading level. This provided the library staff with some
wonderful opportunities to work one-on-one with students, helping them to
find just the right books to sustain their enthusiasm for reading.
Also, new and productive channels of communication were established
between teachers and librarians as the librarians were called.upon to help
identify and acquire materials suitable for classroom literature and
listening centers.
While it created many wonderful opportunities for increased library
service, the new program also placed considerable stress on the existing
library collections.
For example, multiple copies of theme-related titles that could be used
for either small group instruction with struggling readers or for enrichment
were in constant demand. Attempts were made to begin to address this need,
however, it will continue to be an issue for some time to come.
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Also, at all 'grade levels, there was a demand for both theme-related
collections of library books that could be kept in the classroom for a month
or two, and specific titles recommended as further reading. This will
clearly require significant development of the library collections in key
theme or content areas, as well as the duplication of numerous individual
titles in order to ensure that all classrooms have access to the appropriate
support materials when they are needed.
Submitted by,
Donna Loeser, Librarian
Middle School
1990-91 was a good year for library research and related activities.
Many teachers who have always used the library used it more, and more and
more teachers are making the library an integral part of their curriculum.
The revised curriculums in a number of different subject areas encourage
library research. The sixth grade science teachers added a number of
research activities to their curriculum. The new language program for grade
six, in which all students are introduced to both French and spanish language
and culture, lent itself to research activities as well. Seventh grade
teachers and I worked together on a research activity in which students used
books and magazines to gather information for a "fact-based essay." It was a
well-planned, long-term project in which students learned a great deal about
the research process and resources available in the library. In social
studies, the students worked in small groups to answer a wide variety of
questions in the almanac and atlas, and learned how much fun those reference
sources can be.
A major goal in school libraries is to integrate the teaching of library
skills with the curriculum. Toward that end, I taught skills in both seventh
and eighth grades that were needed in the research projects they were working
on. Ail eighth grade classes did research for language arts classes and
library work of different lengths and varieties in other classes as well.
Both eighth grade teachers and I developed trivia questions which were fun
for the students to research, and which required the use of a variety of
reference sources.
Reading classes on all levels used the library for both fiction and non-
fiction materials. Circulation of biography books has increased considerably
over the past two years, as has the borrowing of other non-fiction books that
lend themselves to being read from cover to cover. The new sixth grade
curriculum is based on the concept of teaching reading via high quality
literature, and I worked with teachers to see that students always had plenty
of titles available that were related to the classroom unit.
The second year of the 20 Plus Club, in which students who read 20 or
more books per year are rewarded, was a big success. About 80 students
celebrated at a pizza party with records and a disc jockey at the end of the
school year. Again, Rick Gorman, North Andover Youth Director, provided the
disc jockey, John Charo, and PAC provided the funds.
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Students used the computer program Electronic bookshelf to take tests on
popular novels either for 20 Plus Club credit or for extra credit in reading
class. Teachers were most cooperative in encouraging their students to use
the program, the electronic encyclopedia--encyclopedia on a compact disc,
continued to be popular. I purchased the first such program available with
graphics; however, I have not been able to purchase the necessary hardware as
yet.
Audio-visual usage was at an all time high. In addition to borrowing
software already in the collection, teachers increasingly requested that
library personnel tape programs from educational TV. Because the library had
insufficient staff, we also taped programs we considered applicable to the
curriculum of which teachers may not have been aware and informed the
teachers of the availability of the tapes. Some equipment was distributed
throughout classrooms, depending on demand and availability. Other equipment
has to be shared and is kept in the library. Televisions and VCRs are kept
in different areas in the building. The large screen TV and VCR in the
auditorium are used regularly by all teams and grades~ Audio-visual
equipment and software is used frequently by most teachers in the Middle
School, both as supplementary material and an alternative method of teaching
to reach all students in the classrooms.
A highlight of the year was the Trivia Contest, run to celebrate School
Library Media Month. Everyday for a week students came to the library to
look up answers to reference questions; there were different questions for
each grade level. The student who answered most questions correctly for each
grade was to win a prize. In both the 6th and 8th grade competition, the
first place spot was hotly contested, with ties and tie-breakers lasting into
the third week. The activity was a great success, and the students' thinking
skills and determination were most impressive.
The library collection is beginning to suffer the effects of two years
of low budgets. During the previous year some of the shortfall was made up
by federal funds. During this year we received some federal funds and some
SARC and PAC monies for equipment. Fortunately, the middle school had a
substantial budget for four consecutive years before this period so the
problems have not been as apparent as quickly as if that had not been the
case. Nevertheless, there is no denying that we cannot fill curriculum needs
for books and software as long as the budget remains low. Clearly, the
entire school system suffers, the library being no exception.
Submitted by,
Ellyn Spencer
High School
Attendance and Use
The library continues to be heavily used by classes doing research,
using audio-visual equipment and for other special projects. There has been
a dramatic increase in student use during study periods--passes were
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tabulated at 30,630 (a conservative estimate) which is up from 24,000 the
previous year. Due to this increase and the reinstatement of Senior
Privileges in the library, discipline standards dropped. This was further
aggravated by the loss of personnel. A.V. equipment usage remains
consistently high. We continued to do a good business in off-air video
taping for teachers though, due to budget cuts, we ran out of video tapes
half-way through the school year.
Collection Develovment
Collection development took a real dive this year. This year we were
only able to purchase 232 new titles for the library compared with 407 the
previous year. However, due to the weeding and discarding of very old and
obsolete books, the total number of books in the collection only increased by
93 titles. Due to budget cuts, we had to eliminate all periodicals on
microfiche plus the New York Times Critical Issues and New York Times Current
Events series on microfiche. Many professional publications were also
canceled and, despite the deterioration of several books, no books were sent
out for rebinding.
Audio-Visual
Due to budget cuts, funds were transferred from the audio-visual
accounts to the books, periodicals and supplies account, and no new or
replacement equipment was purchased this year. In addition, we were unable
to continue our chair replacement program.
Inventory
This year we were able to complete the inventory that we began last
June. All sections have now been inventoried and counted. Additional
weeding needs to occur due to the large number of obsolete books. The
Security System seems to be giving us a good return--based on a two-year
inventory, we are losing approximately sixty (60) titles per year. this
figure does not include periodical losses.
It is very gratifying that research skills on assessment tests continue
to be rated very highly. Our students are becoming independent researchers
and library users. Personnel losses will impact these successes in ways that
I cannot begin to calculate.
Submitted by,
Janet DiGianni
EXCEL - This year EXCEL ran three eight week semesters. Approximately
450 students took part in activities such as Fun With Games, Floor Hockey,
Touch Football, Baseball, Drama, Painting, Tidepools and various forms of
Arts and Crafts on a user fee basis.
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Again this year skiing in conjunction with the Bradford Ski Area was
very popular with Elementary and Middle School students. Horseback riding at
both Ironstone Farm and Andover Riding Academy also drew many participants.
At the conclusion of the year, the EXCEL program at the suggestion of
parents and staff was revamped to include two ten week semesters which
avoided holiday periods and the later part of May and June.
Extended Kindergarten ProgrAm - Again this program was run in rented
space at the Boy Scout Building behind the Trinitarian Congregational Church.
The program serviced approximately 75 children on a one, two, three, four or
five day basis. This user-fee program cost either $9.00 or $9.50 per day
depending on the number of days students attended.
This non-academic program which features arts and crafts activities,
cooking and physical education continues to remain popular each year.
Special activities for this year included work with the Boston Children's
Theatre on Movement and Dance, a visit with an author and a field trip to the
New England Aquarium on a full teacher conference day.
Since space was made available as part of high school program reduction,
the Extended Kindergarten Program was moved to the Sewing Room at the high
school for the 1991-1992 school year.
Before and After School Program - This program is in its second year of
operation. It is a user fee program run in the cafeteria at Kittredge
School. About 35 students both in the morning and afternoon sessions attend
this program and either transfer to or from their respective Elementary
Schools and the Bradstreet Early Childhood Center.
The program encompasses breakfast and games in the morning and a snack,
organized games, crafts, free play and a time to get help with homework in
the afternoon.
Community School Program - The Community School Program this year
encompassed a fall offering of Classroom Driver Education to High School
students.
Adults in the community participated in a two term basketball program
and ski lessons at the Bradford Ski Area.
Other offerings during this year were not successfully subscribed to by
members of the community.
Summer School - The 1990 Summer School Program offered both academic and
enrichment programs for students K-12 on a user fee basis. Boys and Girls
Basketball, Soccer, Softball and Baseball camps were also run.
High School and Middle School courses for make-up credit serviced
surrounding communities in addition to our own students which helps keep in
town tuition rates low.
Our tennis program continues to remain very popular and we ran two week
programs in August for the first time this year.
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Our camp programs grow each year in size and popularity and we have
planned to offer camps partly academic and partly enrichment in nature to
pre-kindergarten and pre-first graders next year.
Submitted by,
Michelle M. Fitzpatrick
Community Activities Director
BUSINESS SERVICES
This report includes the following:
I. Transportation
II. Building & Facilities
III. Personnel
IV. Energy
V. Food Services
I. Transportation:
1. During the 90/91 S.Y. students were transported from distances:
Greater than No, of Buses No. of Students
H.S. 1.5 Miles 11 304
M.S. 1.5 Miles 12 510
E.S. 1.O Miles 15 885
E.C.C. 0.5 Miles 8 383
St. Michael's * 47
Total 2129
2. Safety considerations were extended to students living closer than
the above list and provided with transportation to and from school when
recommended by the Committee on Busing to the Superintendent of Schools and
the School Committee.
3. Elementary Buses No. 9 & 14 each had 2 "legs" on their route,
essentially caused by the "cut-back" from 16 buses to 15 buses. In general
this cut back added time and distance to the routes which impacted on the
quality of service to the students and parents.
4, Just after mid-year the following members of the Busing Committee:
Mrs. Marilyn Doyle,Co-Chairperson
Mr. Jeffrey King, Co-Chairperson
Mr. Peter Breen, Member
Mr. John Curtin, Member
Mr. Daniel Noone, Member
Mr. Arthur Hamel, Member
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were called together to resolve some appeals regarding the re-routing of Bus
#5 serving the Boxford, Arden Farms, Lacy St. etc. section of town.
5. Mr. Craig Mitchell, who is a resident of 95 Candlestick Lane, came
forward to volunteer his time, energy and expertise to assist the North
Andover Transportation Department in using our computer for the express
purpose of assigning students to bus stops, bus stops to bus routes, bus
routes to buses and buses to schools. The map of the town was updated by
Mr. Mitchell. Students wereentered into the computer Data base i.e.
approximately 3400+ "riders" and "non-riders" by Mrs. Amy Delle Chiaie,
Secretary from the School Department's Central Office. Student populations
recorded on maps printed by the computer were used to assist Mr. Carrell of
ABC Bus Company in developing the present routes. Approximately 2,130
students were scheduled to be transported daily. They were brought to and
from schools safely and without injury. A check of the Field trip records
reveals that 166 were taken during the school year. This represents the
highest total in the past eleven (11) years.
One bus driver was dismissed after it was found that his behavior with
students did not measure up to those standards set by the North Andover
School System, as well as, the ABC Bus Co.
In April of 91 plans were made to curtail bus services so that we would
only transport students from Grade 1-12 who live beyond the 2 mile limit.
This plan was in keeping with the State mandate on busing at that time.
These plans were implemented after the failure of the June 91 "override" vote
and resulted in a decrease from 15 buses to 10 buses.
The plan did include safety measures suggested by the N.A.P.D. and
N.A.S.D.. Mr. Cyr from the Department of Public Works also assisted by
arranging to construct sidewalks on Chestnut St, Johnson St., Salem St. and
Waverley Road. This work helped to make walking to school from those
sections of town safer.
"Paid transportation" for the 91-92 S.Y. was offered to students who
lived within the 2 mile distance by ABC Bus Co. for $190.00 annual fee. This
resulted in approximately 85 students electing this service from a total of
554 students effected by the reduction of buses from 15 to 10 i.e.
approximately 15% opted for the paid for service.
II. Building & Facilities:
1. Ail of the glass blocks in Middle School Gym Walls were replaced
with an insulated translucent fiberglass and aluminum product. The
demolition and installation was completed before the opening of school in
September 1990. No loss of student time.
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2. The underside of the cement deck (roof) in the 4-5th grade
classrooms of the Kittredge Elementary school was repaired during the summer
of "90" and completed before the opening of school in September 90. No loss
of student time.
3. The removal of the asbestos containing material in the Thomson
Elementary School that was classified as "Priority I" was removed during the
summer of 1990 and replaced with a non-asbestos containing material. The
work was completed before the opening of school in September of 1990.
4. Roofing repair work was completed during the end of June 1991 at the
Atkinson Elementary School and North Andover High School. The flat portion
of the Atkinson Elementary School roof was found to be seriously
deteriorated, especially over the kitchen and locker room areas. The work at
the High School involved repairs to all flashing around all the heating units
on the roof top. The South edge of the High School Auditorium roof was
repaired i.e. approximately 50 ft. Several broken "blisters" and roof top
drain areas were also repaired. Recaulking of the expansion joints along the
South wall of the Auditorium were completed as part of the repair work. Each
of the repairs resulted in fewer leaks in the roof that is approximately 20
years old now.
5. Mr. Rex's plan to continue to re-side the old portables at the
Franklin, Thomson and Kittredge school was completed during the latter part
of June 91.
6. Painting
(a) 2 Portable classrooms at the Kittredge Elementary School.
(b) The pre-school classroom which is located in the High
School. (Room 119)
(c) The exterior walls of the High School Guidance Office
7. A new aluminum glass door was installed at the Atkinson Elementary
School main entrance to complement the new door of the same style installed
the previous summer.
8. A new main entrance to the Middle School lobby was completed during
the summer of 1990. The glass wall with the aluminum frame add a genuine
aesthetic touch to the building.
9. A cooperative effort between the Bradstreet P.T.O. and North Andover
School Department resulted in a ceiling project that reduced; by 45% the
noise level in the all purpose room, (Cafeteria)
10. Planning for the elevator in the 6th Grade "wing" of the Middle
School was completed. The contract went out to bid and construction is
underway at this time. I recommend that a concerted effort be made to fund
the reroofing of the Atkinson, and Middle School as soon as possible.
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A five-year C.I.P. should also include the necessary repairs to the
Thomson School roof and the "repointing" of the exterior walls. Ditto for the
Bradstreet Early Childhood Center.
III. Personnel:
1. Mr. Alvin Kotowski, a night custodian for the Franklin Elementary
School retired effective 1/31/91 and was replaced by Middle School custodian
Mr. Donald Lawton whose position at the Middle School was left unfilled due
to budgetary constraints.
2. Mr. William Hurley a day custodian, was temporarily moved to the
Franklin Elementary School/Kittredge Elementary School night position
effective 12/28/90.
Mr. Bart Perillo temporarily replaced Mr. Hurley at the Thomson
Elementary School on 12/28/90. Mr. Hurley later resigned from that position
effective 1/22/91.
Mrs. Patricia Viger resigned her custodial position at the Franklin-
Kittredge, effective 9/14/90.
4. Mr. Bart Perillo was hired on 10/10/90 to replace Mrs. Viger at the
Franklin/Kittredge Elementary Schools night position. This position was
later cut effective 6/30/91 due to budgetary constraints.
5. Mr. Constantino DeLorenzo replaced Mr. Perillo at the Thomson
Elementary School - a day position, effective 4/1/91. His former position as
a "floating" custodian remains unfilled due to budgetary constraints.
6. Mr. David Deschesne, part-time custodian at the Bradstreet and
Thomson Elementary Schools ended his work for the North Andover School System
at the conclusion of the 90-91 school year. That position was later filled
by Mr. Robert Allen effective 9/9/90.
7. Mr. Nicholas Gelarderes was hired as a night custodian at the High
School effective 10/11/90. His position was cut at the end of 3une 91 due to
budgetary constraints.
Since December 1990 the custodial staff has lost the following
positions:
High School
Middle School
Bradstreet
Thomson
Kittredge
Franklin
"Floating"
1 Night Position
1 Day Position
1/4 Night Position
1/4 Night Position
3/8 Night Position
1/8 Night Position
1 Day Position
The remaining custodians are to be complimented for their effort in
attempting to meet the high standards of cleanliness that they have
established in the past.
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IV. Energ~:
A total of $284,945 represents our electricity cost in the school system
during F.Y. 90-91. Included in that amount was $207,969 for the cost of
lighting and heating for the High School. Therefore, approximately 73% of
our electric costs are tied to the High School.
During the past two years even though many conservation procedures have
been implemented which resulted in a conservation of electricity, the simple
fact remains that the average cost per kilowatt hour has increased by 47.4%
in that"~e span. Since the lighting in schools that are also heated with
electricity ~(i.e. High School and 1/2 the Franklin School) represents about
1/2 the cost incurred during any one year, then whatever projects we can
develop that will employ technology that will conserve usage should help to
reduce our electric costs. The "payback" for money invested in lighting
conversions is generally realized in 2 to 3 years.
V. Food Services:
A detailed statistical/financial report has been submitted by the new
Food Service Director, Mrs. Maria Messina for inclusion in this Annual
Report. Mr. Poutenis' departure at the end of November 90 to assume the
responsibilities of Director of Business Services for the Littleton, Mass.
School Dept. created a vacancy for that position. During the time between
Mr. Poutenis' leaving and the actual hiring of Mrs. Messina, Mrs. Kathy
Pearse and Mrs. Darlene Pas co-directed the program for approximately two
months. Both are to be commended for the assistance they rended to the Food
Service Department as well as the students and parents alike. After a
lengthy screening and interviewing process, Ms. Maria Messina, a graduate of
North Andover High School and Johnson & Wales College,
was appointed as the new director.
Closing:
I wish to thank the members of the School Committee for providing me
with the opportunity of serving as Director of Business Services for the past
18 months. A position I personally found to be extremely challenging, Also
Dr. Blaisdell and Mr. Martin for their help when I was in need.
I especially want to thank all of the members of the Superintendent's
office staff for the help they have graciously given to me during the past 18
months. I would also be remiss if I failed to credit Mr. Manos and the
custodial staff for their help in trying to hold an aging set of seven
buildings together with dwindling resources.
Good luck to all in the future, and I certainly hope that the financial
support of the School System becomes much less of an issue than it has been
during these past 3 years. It would be shameful to see as strong
and successful a school system such as North Andover's be reduced to an
average system for want of financial support from the Town.
Submitted by,
Arthur J, Hamel, Director-Business Services
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FOOD AND NUTRITION DEPARTMENT
In concluding the school year 1990-91 the following information is
provided:
1. The Food and Nutrition Department served school lunches a total of
169 days. The number of "A" meals served was 213,826 broken down as
follows:
(a) Paid 192,210 (b) Free 18.850 (c) Reduced 2,766 Average "A" meals
per day 1.265.
Other meals served are broken down as follows:
(a) Teachers 6L457 (b) Free (Adult Help) 9,479 Average meals per day 9--4.
3~ The Elderly Feeding Program operated 175 days. The total Senior
Citizen meals served were 4,615 broken down as follows: Middle School
Dining Room 1,170 and "Meals on Wheels" 3,445. The program average was 2--6
meals per day. North Andover Public Schools serves meals to residents
without dietary restrictions. Senior Citizens requiring therapeutic foods
are being served by contractual vendors enlisted by the North Andover Council
of Aging.
4. The total average meals served daily for all programs was 1,387.
The total meals served for this 1990-91 school year was 234,377.
5. This school year found us receiving $28,665.04 (Market Value) in
government commodities. The reimbursement of "A" meals: paid, free and
reduced was $85.194.48, Elderly claims were $11,657.08. Total reimbursements
for all programs was approximately $96,851.56.
To recap income the breakdown is as follows:
SALES
Student Student
Student Meals Teacher A La Carte La Carte Misc.
and Milk Sales Elderly Foods Milk Sales
$213,577.19 $12,598.40 $2,307.50 $24,945.10 $22,259.65
GRAND TOTAL INCOME FROM SALES: $ 304,012.69
Cash Sales $ 304,012.69
Reimbursements (Schools)
Reimbursements (Elderly)
Total Reimbursements
Total Monies
Commodities (Market Value)
Total Ail
$ 95,194.25
11,657.08
$ 96,851.56
28,665.04
$ 400,864.25
$ 429,529.29
$28,324.85
6. The school year has shown a participation rate of 41%.
worth is as follows:
balance of $3,888.86.
Our net
Inventory $31,815.71 (Actual Cash Value) and a cash
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Closing Cash Balance
Claims Receive
Cash Available
Accounts Payable
Adjusted Cash Balance
$ 3,888.86
16,036.21
19,925.07
5,000.00
$ 14,925.07
In 1990-91 the School Lunch Program weathered many changes. In addition
to the change in ~he Director, the uncertain economy and the limited
government commodities the profitability of the program was not adversely
affected. Although statistics show a drop in participation over last year,
continued frugal buying and use of commodities from January through June
raised the cash balance from $5,634.01 to $14,925.07. Participation of 41%
in 1990-91 compared to 47% in 1989-90 shows a drop of 6%. (Refer to note
below). The first four months of the 1990-91 school year the program
generated a loss of $9,814.00, while the final six months generated a gain of
$13,139.00 leaving the final year results at a profit of $3,615.00. The
implementation of the Kid's Sala~ at the elementary level, as well as the
continued success of the Pizza and Sub programs, maintained the necessary
cash flow to keep the lunch program healthy.
Continued support was given to all school departments with afternoon
beverage and snack service. The department also catered events for many
functions. A team effort persisted despite Middle Management absentees. The
following summarizes the revenue and expense breakdown for the 1990-91 school
year:
Revenue: Cash Sales 56.4% Expenses: Labor 51.7%
a la Carte 11.8% Food 40~3%
Federal Claims 8.8% Equipment 4.6%
State Claims 4.4% Supplies 3.4%
Free Claims 8.0%
Elderly Claims 3.5%
Other Receipts 7.1%
For the 1991-92 school year withdrawal of the Elderly Feeding Program
which represented 3.5% of Revenue will adversely affect the overall
performance of the system due to the elderly labor and supplies contributing
to the economies of scale in the other facets of the program. The increase
of wages contracted at year end as well as the allowance for uniforms will
also increase expenses without any changes in productivity. These negatives
can be offset by the new Vending Program for beverages that should double
income in that area without affecting contributions to student organizations.
By increasing the a la carte program to include additional items I expect to
see an increase in these revenues. Increased productivity, continued use of
Government Commodity Foods and careful expense control should create a
positive outlook for the coming school year. Programs to increase
participation in selected low participating schools should also add to
another successful year.
In conclusion, I thank you for making the transition to the position so
successful for me. Your continued support is appreciated. (Note: After
reviewing the 1989-90 participation percentages, I discovered an error in the
formula for Average Participation. The actual Participation rate for the
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1989-90 school year based on the statistics is 47% rather than the 52% stated
last year.)
Submitted by,
Maria Measina,
Food Service Supervisor
CONCLUSION
There have been common themes in the reports from our schools and
departments. The first is that our schools have been very busy places as
always. I can report to you that our teachers and staff members are working
hard to provide the best possible program for our students that we can with
the resources you provide for education. Second, there is concern as the
same difficulties affecting our national and state economies have a direct
impact on our students. While we are acting very affirmatively to "insulate"
our students from these difficulties, our program is changing in ways that we
would not have chosen, and we're worried about that. Third and finally, we
know that there is a great deal that is good in our system, and we will work
hard to retain and strengthen those things.
Respectfully submitted,
George I. Blaisdell
Superintendent of Schools
Canning at "Textile Museum" during WWI
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Financial Reports _
General Government
~ccov~sc ~P~X~
ADVISORY BOARD
Appropriation
Expended (Detail Below)
Unexpended
$ 8,227.60
8,227.60
$ 0.00
SALARIES
Detailed Expenditures
Appropriation
Expended (Detail Below)
Balance Unexpended
Detailed Expenditures
$ 104,131.12
102,620.34
$ 1,510.78
Naiman Press - Warrant
Guenter Loeser
Sunset Engravers
CFI Inc. - Labels
$ 7,810.23
57.32
21.00
339.05
$ 8,227.60
Jean Sullivan $ 44,077.80
Lorie Mikulis 2,323.44
Mary LaChapelle 21,328.22
Jacqueline Sullivan 15,770.58
Elizabeth Gallagher 18,538.74
Carol Dizazzo 581 56
$ 102,620.34
SCHOOL BUILDING
SALARIES
Appropriation
Expended (Detail Below)
Unexpended
$ 115.70
115.70
$ o.oo
EXPENSES
Detailed Expenditures
Appropriation $ 12,775.00
Expended (Detail Below) 3,158.38
Balance Unexpended $ 9,616.62
Jean white
EXPENSES
$ 115.70
Detailed Expenditures
Consultant (D. Mazzio) $ 1,416.61
Office Supplies 723.62
Office Equipment 877.76
Dues & Subscriptions 88.00
Conference In State/Mileage 35.00
Repairs & Maintenance 17 39
AUDIT
$ 3,158.38
Appropriation
Expended
Unexpended
$ 8,599.42
0.00
$ 8,599.42
I~SUB~%NCE GENERAL
Appropriation
Transfar STM
Expended (Detail Below)
$ 600,000.00
(87,850.00
512,150.00
$ 512,795.96
Appropriation $ 32,400.00
Expended (Detail Below) 32,400.00
Unexpended $ 0.00
Over Expended
Detailed Expenditures
$ (645.96)
Detailed Exoenditures
Peat Marwick Main
Domenic Mazzio
$ 28,000.00
4,400.00
$ 32,400.00
Hastings, Tapley
MIIA Work Comp.
MIIA Property/Casualty
CHUB - James Gordon
$ 49,324.00
234,443.66
227,540.00
1,488.30
$ 512,795.96
86
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Appropriated $ 2,645,056.00
Transfer STM (49,000.00)
$ 2,596,056.00
Expended (Detail Below) 2,514,289~12
Encumbered 5,529.92
Unexpended $ 76,236.96
Detailed Expenditures
Health Insurance
Blue Cross $ 1,263,190.11
Insurance Cost Control 12,394.00
Paul Cantiani 40,389.85
Medicare 71,551.21
Unemployment 57,091.54
Life Insurance
Prudential 12,514.37
James Gordon 1,488.30
Injury Line Duty Deductible
Holy Family 1,987.54
Lawrence General 2,456.65
Douglas Moulton 2,805.00
Lahey Clinic 942.11
Marvin &Barger, MDPC 618.00
L & M Radiology 325.00
Lowell Anesthesiology 480.00
Care Ambulance 164.00
David Kvaternik, M.D. 178.00
Markey Chiropractic 130.00
Bengston, Cannon Phys. Ther.
Miscellaneous (6)
County Retirement
120.00
407.44
1,045,056.00
$ 2,514,289.12
PERSONNEL DEPARTMENT
SALARIES
Appropriation $ 26,410.41
Expended (Detail Below) 22,233.32
Balance to Revenue $ 4,177.09
Detailed Expenditures
Ann Marie Barnes $ 21,596.74
Longsvity 86.58
Cynthia Hoe Tran 550.00
$ 22,233.32
EXPENSES
Appropriation $ 10,500.00
Expended (Detail Below) 10.241.22
Balance to Revenue $ 258.78
Detailed Expenditures
Outside Professional
Services $ 2,550.00
Advertising 1,853,30
Medical/Physical Services 5,588.60
Postage Services 9.20
Office Supplies 44.95
Printing & Forms 195.17
$ 10,241.22
SEALER OF WEIGHTS & M~ASURES
SALARIES
Appropriation $ 2,587.56
Expended (Detail Below) 2.036.02
Balance to Revenus $ 551.54
Detailed Expenditures
Leonard White $ 1,832.86
Richard Shaughnessy 203.16
$ 2,036,02
EXPENSES
Appropriation $ 300.00
Expended O.00
Balance to Revenue $ 300.00
PUBLIC PROPERTIES & BUILDINGS
SALARIES
Appropriation $ 20,538.20
Expended (Detail Below) 20,116.99
Balance to Revenue $ 421.21
Detailed Expenditures
Christopher Snell
Longevity
Anthony J. D'Amore
$ 19,791.68
250.00
75.31
$ 20,116~99
87
EXPENSES
Appropriation
Expended (Detail Below)
Balance ts Revenue
Detailed Expenditures
Electricity
Heating Fuel
Water/Sewerage
Outside Professional Svcs.
Copy Machine Supplies
Materials & Supplies
Building Repairs
& Maintenance
Other Charges & Expenses
Additional Equipment
$ 73,650.00
61.997.22
$ 11,652.78
$ 13,034.50
15,162.22
3,110.25
40.00
8,594.89
949.08
18,080.60
1,336.68
1.689.00
$ 61,997.22
TOWN CLERK
SALARIES
Appropriation $ 48,858.45
Expended (Detail Below) 48,858.45
Returned to Revenue $ 0.00
Detailed ExDenditures
Daniel Long, Town Clerk $ 27,768.96
Virginia Sullivan, Secr. 18,129.01
Board of Registrars:
William Lafond 720.12
Helen Tacy 720.12
Mary Windle 720.12
Daniel Long,
Registrar Stipend 800.12
$ 48,858.45
EXPENSES:
Appropriation $ 58,519.41
Expended (Detail Below) 58,390.12
Returned to Revenue $ 129.29
Detailed Expenditures
Repairs & Maintenance $ 120.25
Outside Professional
Service 5,947.00
Election & Meeting
Workers 30,461.53
Conferences In State 448.21
Postage Service 4,262.66
Binding 184.00
Office Supplies 735.9&
Printing & Forms 5,173.18
Annual Reports 6,070.66
Dues & Subscriptions 50.00
Other Charges & Expenses 386.69
Census 4,500.00
Auto Milage 50.00
TOWq~ COUI~SEL
$ 58,390.12
Appropriation $ 20,000.00
Expended (Detail Below) 19,999.80
Balance to Revenue $ .20
Detailed Expenditures
Kopelman &Paige
$ 19,999.80
SPECIAL LEGAL SERVICES
Appropriation $ 50,895.00
Expended (Detail Below) 50~993.79
Balance to Revenue $ (98.79)
Detailed Expenditures
American Arbitration $ 1,037.07
Joseph E. Boulanger 1,201.25
Kenney, Conley, Sullivan 370.00
Michael F. Walsh 400.00
Kopelman & Paige 19,378.53
Holtz & Gilman, P.C. 24,504.44
Pickett & Miyares 4,102.50
$ 50,993.79
TOWN MANAGER/SELECTMEN
SALARIES
Appropriation
Expended (Detail Below)
Balance to Revenue
Detailed Exnenditures
James P. Gordon
Karen Robertson-Adm. Asr.
Carol 3. Pawelski, Sect.
$ 124,000.00
11B,442.12
$ 5,557.88
66,743.04
21,716.39
10,694.65
88
Melissa A. Frulla~ Secr~
Ruth Lafand, Temp~ Secr.
Grace Coupal
~oard of Selectmen
Kenneth C. Crouch
Robert Ercolini
Francis X. Dugan
Eric Bakerman
Martha J. Larson
6,243.44
1,910.81
5,125.72
1,499.94
1,333.28
1,508.25
1,499.94
166.66
$ 118,442.12
EXPENSES
Appropriation $ 45,072.40
Expended (Detail Below) 39,105.57
Encumbered 62.16
Balance to Revenue $ 5,904.67
Detailed Expenditures
Repairs & Maintenance $ 210.80
Advertising 494.05
Conferences in State 2,768.65
Telephone 23,462.21
Commission on Dis. Issues 179.89
Office Supplies 998.40
Auto Mileage 3,000~00
Out-of-State Travel 879.98
Dues & Subscriptions 3,526.65
Other Charges & Expenses 3,584.94
$ 39,105.57
TOWN MODERATOR
Appropriation
Expended (Detail Below)
Balance to Revenue
$ 150.00
100.00
$ 5O.0O
Detailed Expenditures
Charles Salisbury
$ 100.00
REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
Appropriation
Expended
Unexpended
$ 180,645.00
180,645,00
$ o.oo
Division
of Finance
ASSESSOR'S DEPARTMENT
SALARIES
Appropriation
Expended (Detail Below)
Balance to Revenue
Detailed Expenditures
Board of Assessors:
Joseph N. Hermann, Chair $
George R. Barker, Jr.
Garrett C. Boles, MAA
Assessor/Appraiser
Frank H. Dushame, MAA
Asst. Assessor
Jean Fogarty, Chief Clerk
Michael Gagnon,
Field Lister
Longevity:
Frank H. bushame
Jean Fogarty
EXPENSES
Appropriation
Expended (Detail Below)
Encumbered
Balance to Revenue
Detailed Expenditures
Repairs & Maintenance $
Outside Professional Svce.
Data Processing
Conferences In State
Training/Education
Plans/Deeds
Office Supplies
Printing & State Forms
Auto Mileage
Dues &Subscriptions
Office Equipment
Telephone (Data Line)
Postage
126,134.17
122,995.67
3,138.50
4,000.00
3,000.00
43,825.86
20,650.76
19,812.00
30,427.80
654~25
625.00
$ 122,995.67
$ 19,522.86
17,722.86
$ 1,800.00
1.800.00
$ 0.O0
1,668.00
7,171.53
165.00
1,333.51
909.52
1,921.15
630.21
798.09
934.15
190.75
53.96
1.946.99
$ 17,722.86
89
ARTICLE 19 (FY 1991 TOWN MEETING)
Appropriation $ 30,000.00
Expended (Detail Below) 26,405.90
Balance to FY 92 $ 3,594.10
Detailed Expenditures
Boles, Garrett $ 60.90
Egghead Software 1,116.50
Fredericks Computer 16,899.25
Informax Software 125.00
Smith, James. S. 5,000.00
Kwik Kopy 228.00
Loring, Short & Harmon 757.92
M.M.C. Inc. 916.74
Petty Cash 6.59
Sigma, Inc. 1,295.00
~ 26,405.90
COUNTY ASSESSMENT
Estimate $ 299,766.00
Payment 229,765.40
Under Expended $ .60
DEBT REDEMPTION
Appropriation
Expended (Detail Below)
Detailed Expenditures
$ 1,320,000~00
1,320,000.00
$ o.oo
School $ 518,000.00
Water Mains 115,000.00
Police 23,700.00
Fire 75,000.00
Land Acquisitions 155,000.00
Computer 135,000.00
Water Treatment Plant 152,300.00
DPW Equipment 36,000.00
D & F Public Improvement 110,000.00
$ 1,320,000.00
INTEREST ON DEBT
Appropriation $ 436,718.77
Expended (Detail Below) 436 718.76
Unexpended $ .0l
Detailed ExpenAitures
Schools
Water Mains
$ 52,913.83
41,670.00
Police
Fire
Land Acquisitions
Computer
Water Treatment Plant
DPW Equipment
D & F Public Improvement
9,704.40
15,300.00
95,877.81
29,720.00
139,110.72
9,792.00
42,630.00
$ 436,718.76
INTEREST ON S~ORT-TEP.~ BORROWING
Appropriated $ 1,126,573.35
Transfer - Reserve Fund 9,310.88
- Special Town Meeting 197,100.00
$ 1,332,984.23
Expended 1,332,984.23
Balance $ 0.00
RESERVE FUND TiL~NSFER
Appropriation $ 25,000.00
Transfer from Fund Balance__ 50,000.00
Total to be Expended $ 75,000.00
Fund expended as follows:
Fire Department
Boiler Replacement
Police Department
Salaries
Town Counsel
Legal Expenses
Town Clerk
Contracted Services
Community Center
Contracted Services
Short-term Debt
Interest
Total Expended
Balance Carried
Forward 1992 $ 5,097.71
STATE ASSESSMENT
Estimate Current ~ear
Expanded (Detail Below)
Unexpended
Detailed Expenditures
M.V. Excise - Tax Bills
Health Insurance
Retired Teachers
Air Pollution Control
$ 8,451.00
39,521.00
2,800.00
8,619.41
1,200.00
9,310.88
$ 69,902.29
205,005.00
200.624.00
7,381.00
$ 3,314.00
150,695.00
5,306.00
90
Regional Transit Authority 41,229.00
Energy Conservation 80.00
$ 200,624.00
TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR
SALARIES
Appropriation $ 190,654.88
Expended (Detail Below) 190,654.88
Balance to Revenue $ 0.00
Detailed Expenditures
Kevin F~ Mahoney $ 48,832.88
Kent F~nkle 37,655.56
Roberta McGowan 26,468.14
Helen Eaton 21,300.79
Carolyn Melvidas 20,512.00
Carol White 18,659.51
Gail Tierney 17~226.00
$ 190,654.88
EXPENSES
Appropriation
Expended (Detail Below)
Encumbered
Over-expended
Detailed Exoenditures
Repairs & Maintenance
Outside Professional
Service
Data Processing
Tax Title/Foreclosure
Conferences in State
Telephone
Postage Services
Office Supplies
Printing & Forms
Auto Mileage
Dues & Subscriptions
Insurance Bonds
Other Charges & Expenses
Billing Supplies
Office Equipment
$ 145,169.14
142,984.31
_ 3,421.49
($ t,236.66)
$ 6,740~90
44,827.76
29,200.38
3,467.95
310.O0
9,249.23
22,151.13
2,430.77
2,389.08
180.26
313.47
1,767.00
640.00
19,141.35
175.03
$ 142,984.31
Division of Planning &
Community Development
BOARD OF APPEALS
SALARIES
Appropriation
Expended (Detail Below)
Balance to Revenue
$ 9,566.00
7,912.11
$ 1,653.89
Detailed Expenditures
Audrey Taylor, Secretary $ 7,912.11
EXPENSES
Appropriation
Expended (Detail Below)
Balance to Revenue
$ 1,435.O0
635.97
799.03
Detailed Expenditures
Postage $ 432.00
Office Supplies 89.37
Printing/Forms 54.60
Publications/Maps 60.00
$ 635.97
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
SALARIES
Appropriation
Expended (Detail Below)
Balance to Revenue
$ 127,107.00
107.034.15
$ 20,072.85
Detailed Exoenditures
D. Robert Nicetta, $ 43,514.64
Building Inspector
Gilda Blackstock, Sec'y 20,367.89
John Thompson 24,016.20
Daniel Frobese 8,550.79
James Diozzi 7,666.20
Edward Scanlon 1,403.00
Domenic Mangano 462.12
Raymond Fontaine 181.55
P.T. Sec'y 871.76
$ 107,034.15
91
EXPENSES
Appropriation $ 6,775.00
Expended (Detail Below) 5.263.90
Net $ 1,511.10
Encumbered 240.80
Balance to Reven~e $ 1,270.30
Detailed Exoenditures
Vehicle Maintenance $ 381.04
Conferences in State 483.50
Postage 60.55
Office Supplies 615.43
Printing/Forms 1,034.31
Auto Mileage 2,148.99
Dues/Subscriptions 279.79
Other Charges 150.80
Additional Equipment 109.49
$ 5,263.90
CONSERVATION COMMISSION
SALARIES
Appropriation $ 53,852~94
Expended (Detail Below) 52.610.05
Balance to Revenue $ 1,242~89
Detailed Expenditures
Richard P. Doucette, Adm.
Marie L. Boudrot, Sec'y
Anne Kasprzyk, Adm. Int.
P.T. Sec'y/Intern
$ 31,183.71
17,874.31
1,450.00
2,102.03
$ 52,610.05
EXPENSES
Appropriation $ 5,000.00
Expended (Detail Below) 3.920.97
Balance to Revenue $ 1,079.03
Detailed Expenditures
Repair/Maintenance $ 471.61
Contracted Services 714.00
Postage 408.95
Office Supplies 557.15
Printing/Forms 194.37
Publications/Maps 530,52
Auto Mileage 168.40
Dues/Subscriptions 358.00
Other Charges
Office Equipment
$
HEALTH DEPARTHENT
SALARIES
372,97
145,00
3,920.97
Appropriation $ 54,874.41
Expended (Detail Below) 54,874.41
Balance to Revenue $ 0.00
Detailed Expenditures
Stephanie Foley, $ 14,B17.88
Food/Hsalth Agent
Allison Conbey,
Food/Health Agent 14,177.10
Carol Pawelski, Secretary 7,774.53
Grace Coupal, Clerk 6,820.89
P.T. Clerical 7,984.13
Dr. Francis MacMillan, 1,899.96
Bd. Member
Dr. John Rizza, Bd Member 699.96
Gayton Osgood, Bd Member 699.96
$ 54,874.41
EXPENSES
Appropriation $ 33,500~00
Expended (Detail Below) 30,501.81
Net $ 2,998.19
Encumbered 150.00
Balance to Revenue $ 2,848.19
Detailed Expenditures
Repairs/Maintenance $ 221.61
Outside Prof. Services 1~099.68
Contracted Services 23,250.00
Conferences in State 166.00
Training/Education 333.50
Postage 433.02
Office Supplies 1,079.62
Printing/Forms 667.02
Special Programs 515.20
Publications/Maps 700.36
Auto Mileage 441.50
Dues/Subscriptions 366,00
Other Charges 1,223~04
Office Equipment 205.26
$ 30,501.81
92
PLAI~NING OFFICE
SALARIES
Appropriation
Expended (Detail Below)
Balance to Revenue
$ 111,997.86
106,809.45
$ 5,188.41
Detailed Expenditures
Karen Nelson, Director
Christian Huntress,
Acting Town Planner
Janet Eaton, Secretary
Kenneth Mahony
Carol DiZazzo, P.T Sec.
Victor Mejias, Intern
Lauren Rasetta, P.T.
EXPENSES
$ 45,039.42
29,166.88
20,896.98
10,000.00
1,148.66
493.76
63,75
$ 106,809.45
Appropriation $ 9,200.00
Expended (Detail Below) . 5,421.13
Balance to Revenue $ 3,778.87
Detail Expenditures
Repairs/Maintenance $ 217.87
Conferences in State 954.46
Postage 385.10
Office Supplies 481.34
Printing/Forms 196.47
Publications/Maps 1,099.01
Auto Mileage 605.99
Dues/Subscriptions 1,089.81
Other Charges 294.87
Office Equipment 96.21
$ 5,421.13
Division of Public Works
Administration & Engineering:
Appropriation $ 127,845.00
Expended 127,844.69
Balance to Revenue $ 0.31
Water Salaries:
Appropriation $ 347,308.00
Expended 323,085.32
Balance to Revenue $ 24,222.68
Sever Salaries:
Appropriation $ 47,061.00
Expended 29.473.00
BalAnce to Revenue $ 17,588.00
Tree Salaries:
Appropriation $ 59,441.00
Expended 52,962.62
Balance to Revenue $ 6,478.38
Parka Salaries:
Appropriation $ 150,711.00
Expended 139.737.10
Balance to Revenue $ 10,973.90
Vehicle/Equipment Maintenance Salaries:
Appropriation $ 66,816.48
Expended 59.515.41
Balance to Revenue $ 7,301.07
Refuse Salaries:
Appropriation $ 139,849.88
Expended 133,976.64
Balance to Revenue $ 5,873.24
Street Salaries:
Appropriation $ 349,229.72
Expended 347,539.15
Balance to Revenue $ 1,690.57
Snow Removal Salaries:
Appropriation $ 30,100.00
Expended 21.833.76
Balance to Revenue $ 8,266.24
Total Division Public Works
Appropriation $ 1,318,362.08
Expended (Detail Below) 1.235.967,69
Unexpended $ 82,394.39
Detailed Exnenditures
Douglas Allen
David Bailey
Dennis Bedrosian
Robert Belanger
21,337.13
33,555.32
32,820.92
21,233.44
93
william Blackstock
Bernard Bouchard
Drew Bower
Robert Bryan
Matthew Burke
Lsah Burns
Mark Cottone
Bernadette Curran
Robert Currsn
William Cyr
Steve Derby
Eric Dlcharta
Paul Difilippo
Richard Dillon
Shaun Doyle
Arthur Drummond
Paul Dubois
Michael Dunn
Leonard Enaire
Garrett Engels
Richard Fenton
Michael Gilbert
walter Hamilton
Linde Hmurciak
William Hmurciak
Daniel Hollins
David Horan
Peter Kalil
Susan Kingsley
Francis Klrkpatrick
John Kolano
Ralph Lavin
Roger Lawson
Jackson Long
Kelly Long
Fred Lumb
James Marshall
Cynthia McDonald
Eevin McDonald
Lynda McDonald
Barbara McElroy
Jeannine McEvoy
Michael Nicosta
Paul Niman
Jamie Noble
David Park
Bruce Richardson
Steve Risaeher
Keith Seguin
Donald Smith
William Smith
Christopher Smith
2,607.74
25,600.79
3,579.93
2,498.87
2,607.74
14,284.88
23,722.23
18,966.09
23,722.23
52,204.95
21,479.99
3,113.11
2,806.24
16,482.87
21,594.39
23,435.68
29,327.92
23,217.71
24,611.26
21,435.90
31,318.28
5i390.77
27,001.93
36,143.53
43,521.55
21,866.63
18,678.74
19,'807.77
2,910.51
2,910.51
2,224,21
18,383.09
30,740.74
22,518.58
24,048.11
30,346.49
30,265.65
3,579.93
3,579.93
2,910.51
3~579.93
19,055.47
28,333.62
33,716.48
3,134.08
29,535.63
29,084.31
23,135.24
18,179.04
4,975.53
22,286.22
22,794.53
John Thomson
James Ttmmons
Brian ~rquhart
Jody VanCoppennele
Timothy Walsh
Kenneth Wedge
Bradford Whipple
Darren Whitmore
Donald Williams
William Wolfenden
21,646.14
32,190.47
3,260.25
12,056.43
2,562.79
29,485.13
2,972.91
21,220.58
25,735.33
2.632.79
$ 1,235,967.69
Ad~Inistratinn & Engineering:
Appropriation $ 16,250.00
Expended (Detail Below) 15 485.37
$ 764.63
Encumbered lO0.O0
Balance to Revenue $ 664.63
Detailed Expenditures
Repairs & Maintenance $ 690.00
Advertising 97.13
Telephone 14,314.49
Office Supplies 192.00
Dues & Subscriptions 191.75
$ 15,485.37
~ater Supply & Distribution:
Appropriation
Expended (Detail Below)
Encumbered
Balance to Revenue
$ 380,350.00
323,331.68
36,693.38
$ 20,324.94
Detailed Exoenditures
Electricity
Pumping Station
Equipment Rental/Lease
Laboratory
Repairs & Maintenance
Training & Education
M~terials & Supplies
Chemicals
Uniforms & Clothing
Dues & Subscriptions
Additional Equipment
Contracted Services
$ 150,456.56
50,687.53
4,160.00
17,740.19
2,112.67
575.50
26,493~09
49,923.03
2,250.00
87.00
2,905.50
15.940.61
$ 323,331.68
94
Sewer Supply & Oistrihution:
Appropriation
Expended (Detail Below)
Balance to Revenue
22,750.00
8.555.66
14,194.34
Detailed Expenditures
Electricity $ 981.87
Repairs & Maintenance 4,854.10
Conferences in State 125.00
Materials & Supplies 2,094.69
Uniforms & Clothing 500,00
$ 8,555.66
Parks & School Crounde Haintenance:
Appropriation $ 18,470.00
Expended (Detail Below) 17,201.36
Encumbered 874,84
Balance to Revenue $ 393.80
Detail Expenditures
Electricity $ 208.30
Repairs and Maintenance 1,916.84
Material and Supplies 9,595.97
Uniforms and Clothing 1,290.25
Additional Equipment 4,100.00
Other Purchased Service 90,00
$ 17,201.36
Tree Maintenance:
Appropriation $ 8,647.93
Expended (Detail Below) 7.896.3~
Balance to Revenue $ 751.61
Detailed Expenditures
Equipment Rental/Lease
Materials and Supplies
Uniforms and Clothing
$ 5,272.50
2,123.82
500.00
$ 7,896.32
Vehicle Maintenance:
Appropriation
Expended (Detail Below)
Encumbered
Balance to Revenue
$ 131,200.00
116,537.53
6.126,43
$ 8,536.04
Detailed ExDen~$~UreS
Fuel $ 46,470.94
Maintenance & Parts 43,803.63
Vehicle Supply
& Lubricants 12,869.50
Equipment Repair &
Maint. 12,643.46
Uniforms 750.00
Total $ 116,537.53
Street Mmintenance:
Appropriation $ 243,328.82
Expended (Detail Below) 243.328,82
Balance to Revenue $ 0.O0
Detailed ExDeDdituras
Equipment Rental $ 2,961.50
Contractors Services 9,493.50
Material Supply 13,052.22
Catch Basin Maintenance 5,847.50
Street Lighting 159,562.27
Gravel & Sand 4,937.70
Regulatory Street Signs 3,090.56
Bituminous 36,799.87
Uniforms 2,871.49
Dues & Subscriptions 1,135.44
Equipment 2,699.00
Telephone 228.00
Repairs & Maint 489.77
Conferences in State 160,00
Total $ 243,328.82
Refuse:
Appropriation $ 570,473.25
Expended (Detail Below) 570,473.25
Balance to Revenue $ 0.00
Detailed Expenditures
Dumping Fees $ 564,293.25
Clothing 1,500.00
Equipment 4,680.00
Total $ 570,473.25
Snow Removal:
Appropriation $ 94,100.00
Expended (Detail Below) 71.945,92
Balance to Revenue $ 22,154.08
95
Detailed Expenditures
Equipment Rent & Lease
Repairs and Maint.
Gravel and Sand
Salt
Total
$ 22,573.30
598.20
18,594.50
30.179.92
$ 71,945.92
GREATER LAWRENCE SANITARY DISTRICT
Appropriation $ 760,000.00
Expended (Detail Below) 756.677.00
Unexpended $ 3,323.00
Detailed Exuenditures
Ken Mahoney $ 7,620.00
Greater Lawrence Sanitary
District 749.057.00
$ 756,677.00
ANIHAL INSPECTOR
SALARIES
Appropriation $ 1,078.32
Expended (Detail Below) 1.078.32
Balance $ 0.00
De~4iled ExDenditures
Robert E. Atwood $ 1,078.32
CIVIL DEFEBSE
SALARIES
Appropriation $ 3,857.05
Expended (Detail Below) 3,842.28
Balance to Revenue $ 14.??
Detailed Exvenditures
John J. Coco, Director $ 2,120.04
Evelyn J. Coco, Secretary 1.722.24
$ 3,842.28
EXPENSES
Appropriation $ 3,825.00
Expended (Detail Below) 3.821.67
Balance to Revenue $ 3.33
Detailed Expenditures
Emergency Operating
Center Maintenance $ 130.34
Conference, Dues, Meetings 0.00
Telephone & Alarm Systems 1,184.03
Clothing & Uniforms 591.00
Training 25.20
Communications Eq. & Repairs 1,296.45
Office Expenses, Supplies 94.57
Maintenance & Repair of
Aux. Police Vehicle 500.08
$ 3,821.67
FIRm DEPARTMENT
SALARIES
Appropriation $ 2,139,091.00
Expended (Detail Below) 2.101.171.79
Balance to Revenue $ 37,919.21
Detailed Expenditures
William V. Dolan, Chief $ 52,764.69
Diane Morrisen, Sec'y 21,152.55
Andrew Melnikas 48,036.68
Donald Fountain 80,481.08
Kenneth Long 48,038.37
James Tamagnine 59,234.96
Ronald Fountain 47,878.24
William Iminski 50,091.83
Thomas Casals 47,965.10
Edward Morgan 50,505.71
William McEvoy 38,028.61
Edward McAloon 33,088.97
Daniel Glynn 59,620.79
Raymond MacLean 35,721.83
Peter Dugan 36,250.67
Frank Doyen 35,584.91
Bruno Szelest 36,287.24
Douglas Ramsden 34,518.44
Stephen Broderick 35,886.27
Blake Adams 33,472.85
Albert Ouellette 36,544.49
Charles Faro 30,478.79
Robert Shea 34,796.36
Leonard White 36,291.91
Thomas Vernile 37,477.93
Seen Fountain 34,829.07
Dennis Currier 35,927.13
James Daw 35,540.87
Terry Joyce 35,670.52
John Driscoll 35,657.14
96
Stephen Long 35,879.27
Robert Fogarty 37,633.58
Bernie Judge 34,284.51
John Garvey 35,690.42
Charles Shay 46,869.06
John Dowling 34,362.22
William Martineau 39,572.12
Bruce Allen 35,914.82
Michael Long 37,779.87
James Crane 37,006.34
Andrew Sullivan 37,517.12
Gary Wentworth 38,203.93
Richard Bradley 38,263.57
Frederick McCarthy 45,791.03
Robert Bonenfant 36,677.84
Richard Brown 37,181.09
William McCarthy 38,817.59
Hector Santiago 35,799.10
Brian Freeman 34,560.16
Michael Colbert 34,124.42
Brian Sullivan 21,146.06
Brian Kingsley 27,709.21
William Riedel 30,205.59
James Murphy 26,423.55
Coleen DeMille 25.935.32
$ 2,101,171.79
EXPENSES
Appropriation $ 146,319.00
Expended (Detail Below) 134,507~38
Encumbered 1.179.50
Remaining $ 10,632.12
Detailed Exmenditures
Vehicle & Equipment
Maintenance
Buildings & Grounds
Maintenance
Ambulance Supplies
License & Oxygen
Fire Alarm Salary
and Supplies
Equipment Acquisitions
Communications
Medical/Physicals
Uniform Allowance
Public Safety
Office Supplies & Furniture
Data Processing
Employee Assistance
Program
$ 35,901.07
31,980.32
3,150.10
10,630.32
15,771.59
9,014.00
82.98
9,078.95
6,042.68
5,276.17
5,384.20
2,195~00
$ 134,507.38
Article 19
Article Approved
Expended FY 91
Remaining $
POLICE DEPARTHENT
SALARIES
Appropriation
Reserve Fund
COLA
Extended (Detail Below)
Balance to Revenue
Detailed Expenditures
R. Stanley
M. Harold
L.. Dufresne
J. Crane
W. McMahon
J. Carabello
D. Foulds
R. Canty
M. Lynch
R. Card
G. Annson
T. Gilligan
J.M. Davis
J. Carney
P. Gallagher
T.J. McEvoy
P. Alosky
B. Lawlor
T. Castiglione
D. Patnaude
D.J. Quinlan
J. Pickard
T. Crane
W. Lynch
J. McEvoy
F. Saucy
M. Velazquez
J. Kamal
C. Fucca
R. Edson
J. Zahouriko
M. Gilli§an
K. Ronan
A. Forgetta
R. Deltwas
$ 90,000.00
86.850.85
3,149.15
$ 1,641,489.00
39,521.00
57,582.13
$ 1,738,592.13
1,738,040.91
$ 551.22
$ 69,611.98
19,411.85
18 540.71
57 783.20
21 931.79
38 342.26
37 322.81
39 217.94
58 497.94
38 840.49
41 871.86
49 829.98
54 787.13
56 230.20
59 156.20
55 768.62
37,619.69
35,821.54
34,283.52
34,768.76
40,220.51
45,443.81
38,860.46
41,179.23
35,142.42
40,094.50
33,850.26
25,553.96
28,643.66
35,627.85
31,951.58
33,300.42
26,716.19
4,754.29
1,243.03
97
D. Lanen
S. Conway
E.J. Foulds
M. Torbln
T. Driscoll
R. Boettcher
D. Gronin
D.M, Quinlan
P. Watson
C. Dichara
M. McConnell
R. Hillner
R. Roche
V. Cayer
W. Theriault
J. Burke
M. McGrath
E. Belanger
D. Peek
S. Mosto
G. Dagle
D. Stewart
S. Northam
B. Reardon
J. Dixon
C. Sullivan
W. Lafond
L. Lafond
E, Rockwell
D. Feeney
P. Wood
C. Morese
L. Crompton
B. Sampson
M. Spanks
J. Murphy
B. McCarthy
T. McEvoy, Sr.
S . Lovej ny
D. Crocker
N. $alois
Reimbursement
Balance
21,661.58
30,786.22
33,356.51
28,602.72
29,806.13
37,356.70
4,826.18
3,922.53
214.62
30,195.66
25,377.07
29,050.89
25,281.17
7,705.72
12,558.79
16,567.47
2,421.47
3,493.28
9,751.45
6,230.97
13,500.61
4,729.23
21,070.33
1,284.57
2,155.25
2,437.56
219.20
246.60
2,146.92
1,202.42
367.55
2,386.86
926.15
877.96
255.24
2,872.66
1,850.53
202.08
283.60
207.22
357.60
$ 1,740,967.81
2,926.90
$ 1,738,040.91
Detailed Exnenditures
Professional Services
Office Supplies
Training
Utilities
Repairs & Maintenance
Vehicle Fuel
Uniforms
Animal Control
Equipment
$ 8,151.55
11,545.66
10,797.38
33,640.47
64,352.31
43,430.63
19,140.15
1,540.17
58,048.80
$ 250,647.12
Community Services
COMMUNITY CENTER
SALARIES
Appropriation
Expended (Detail Below)
Balance to Revenue
$ 2,285.00
1,992.00
$ 293.00
Detailed Exnenditures
William P. McEvoy
$ 1,992.00
EXPENSES
Appropriation
Expended (Detail Below)
Balance to Revenue
$ 5,900.00
5,743.87
$ 156.13
Detailed Exnenditures
Electricity
Heating Fuel
Water/Sewerage
Telephone
Building Repairs & Maint.
$ 1,443.26
3,170.45
316.80
672.23
141.13
$ 5,743.87
EXPENSES
Appropriation
Expended (Detail Below)
Encumbered
Balance to Revenue
$ 258,000.00
250,647.12
4,209.2%
$ 3,143.59
cOUNCIL ON AGING
SALARIES
Appropriation
Expended (Detail Below)
Balance to Revenue
$ 68,879.70
68,~79.70
$ o.oo
98
Detailed Expenditures
Kathleen B. German, Dir.
Myra E. Griffin, Sec.
Robert K. Koebrlck,
Van Driver
Violet Custafson,
Bookkeeper
EXPENSES
$ 33,483.24
19,985.80
14,510.66
900.00
$ 68,879~70
Appropriation $ 20,579.00
Expended (Detail Below) 19.404,46
Balance To Revenue $ 1,174.54
Detailed Exvenditures
Vehicle Maintenance $ 1,469.70
Elder Service of the
Merrimack Valley Yearly
Asseesment 1,700.00
Mental Health 2,351~58
Assistance, Education
Programs & Supplies 3~287.19
Health Clinic 1,589.19
Auto Mileage 883.30
Conferences in State 231.00
Office Supplies 1,265~93
Postage 650~87
Social Activities. 1,127.00
Other Charges & Expenses 512.00
Building Maintenance 3,370.00
Equipment Repair
& Maintenance
966.70
$ 19,404.46
4TH OF JULY CELEBP. ATIOMS
Appropriation $ 10,500.00
Expended (Detail Below) 7,444.77
Encumbered 2.821.20
Balance to Revenue $ 234.03
Detailed Exeenditures
Susan Nelson $ 53.00
Barry Low 40.87
Imperial Badge 328.50
Lander~ Electric 72.50
J & J Trophy 109.60
Whittaker Screen 427.00
Vincent For 200.00
Clan McPherson 600.00
Nunzia Ciccarello 800.00
ABC Bus Ce. 210.00
Waste Managemmnt 300.00
Purple Stars 500.00
J. Sobel 1,475.00
Sterling Inc. 1,022.17
Farley & Crass 62.00
Holmes Dist. 710.00
Standard Electric 147.96
Massachusetts Electric 86.17
North Andover Board
of Trade 300,00
$ 7,444.77
OliVES RE~ISTP~TION
SALARIES
Appropriation $ 400.00
Expmnded (Datail Below) 400.00
Balance to Revenue $ 0.00
Detailed Exnenditures
Rfchard E. LaHaye $ 400.00
EXPENSES
Appropriation $ 1,550.00
Expended (Detail Below) 1.550.00
Balance to Revenue $ 000
Detailed Expenditures
Chelmsford Flag
Frank H. Detwiler
Grave Markers
House Office Supply Flags
$ 1,036.80
292.80
220.40
$ 1,550.00
HISTORICAL COMMISSION
Appropriation $ 600.00
Expended (Detail Below) 555.56
Balance to Revenue $ 44.44
Detailed Exoenditures
Maria C. Ward $ 84.56
Bay State Historical 50.00
Shawsheen Printing 96.00
Clarisse Poirier 325,00
$ 555.56
99
PATRIOTIC & CIVIL CELEBRATIONS
Appropriation $ 800.00
Expended (Detail Below) 800.Oq
Balance to Revenue $ 0.00
Detailed Exoenditures
McLay's Florist
Forgetta's Florist
Holland's Florist
Rennie's Florist
Seymour's Florist
American Legion Post
V.F.W. Post 2104
$ 87.00
40.00
25.00
20.00
20.00
96.11
511.89
$ 800.00
RECREATION COUNCIL
SALARIES
Appropriation $ 23,800.00
Expended (Detail Below) 23.225.00
Balance to Revenue $ 575.00
Detailed Expenditures
Recreation Director $ 7,200.00
Supervisor 1,365.00
Instructors 6,400.00
Special Playground 3,550.00
Help at Rink 3,710.00
Tennis Court 1.000.00
$ 23,225.00
EXPENSES
Appropriation $ 11,700.00
Expended (Detail Below) 10,913.35
Balance to Revenue $ 786.65
Detailed Expenditures
Ice Time $ 5,000.00
Playground 2,500.00
Spec. Play Trans. 2,000.00
Spec. Events 1,413.35
$ 10,913.35
RENTAL OF VETERANS' QUARTERS
Appropriation $ 1,200.00
Expended (Detail Below) 1,200.00
Balance to Revenue $ 0.00
Detailed Exoenditurea
American Legion
Veterans' of Foreign Wars
$ 600.0O
600,00
$ 1,200.00
STEVENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
SALARIES
Appropriation
Expended (Detail Below)
Balance to Revenue
Detailed Expenditures
Barbara Philbrick
Sue Ellen Holmes
Margaret E. Troy
Susan Bergman
Deborah Perlow
Eleanor Sathan
Dorothy Robinson
Carol 0bert
Claire McCarron
Priscilla Davis
Brianne Greenhalgh
Anthony D'Amore
Evelyn Avallone
Kara Robinson
Laura Bernheim
Megan Heinze
Gerard Gallant
Jonathan Lees
Cheryl Fiset
M. Kimberly Turner
Merle McIntosh
Kathlean Murphy
0ames Spanks
Rebecca Lacey
Mary Lou O'Connor
Timothy Corbett
Stephen Silletti
EXPENSES
Appropriation
Expended (Detail Below)
Balance
Encumbered
Balance to Revenue
$ 237,982.00
232.845.85
$ 5,136.16
$ 36,108.03
35,444.50
24,592.35
12,333.48
14,775.25
14,347.31
7,221.51
8,351.46
B,252.38
6,022.96
2,211.62
4,775.88
7,439.97
2,694.30
2,549.39
2,435.13
5,802.72
2,015.37
9,974.46
12,793.34
950.48
1,255.35
4,662.75
1,386.00
3,464.46
763.90
221.50
$ 232,845.85
$ 97,220.00
91,344.56
$ 5,875.44
4,041.63
$ 1,833.81
100
Detailed Expenditures
Electricity $ 8,073.96
Heating Oil 2,775.63
Water 1,368.00
Contracted Services 18,140.13
Training & Education 825.00
Telephone 1,563.36
Postage 2,300.00
Blnding 0.00
Materials & Supplies 4,131~23
Printing & Forms 2,254.18
Microfilms 2,093.81
Bl§d. Repair & Maintenance 1,330.55
Periodicals 5,508.84
Books 37,182.22
Records & Tapes 1,481.66
Uniforms & Clothing 300.00
Other Charges & Expenses 189.00
Office Equipment 1.826.99
$ 91,344.56
INDUSTRIAL CO~ISSIO~
Appropriation
Expended
Unexpended
$ 1,500.00
0,00
$ 1,~oo.oo
VETERAn'S SERVICES
Appropriation $ 15,000.00
Expended (Detail Below) 14.146,46
Balance to Revenue $ 853.54
Detailed Expenditures
Cash Grants $ 9,177.29
Doctor & Dental 406.10
Medication 1,528.61
B.C./B.S. & Medex 3~034.46
$ 14,146.46
YOUTH SERVICES
SALARIES
Appropriated
Donation Account
Expended (Detail Below)
Unexpended Balance
$ 49,760.00
16~998.52
$ 66,758.52
__62.545.94
$ 4,212.58
Detailed ExDenditures
Richard Gorman
William Fahey
William Fahey - Donations
EXPENSES
$ 36,543.54
9,003.88
16,998.52
$ 62,545.94
Appropriation $ 24,570.00
Expended (Detail Below) 24,456.70
Encumbered 20.62
Dnexpended $ 92.68
Detailed Expenditures
Contract Services (BFI) $ 1,528.81
Telephone, Beeper,
Cell Phone 2,532.95
Postage 594.00
Office Supplies 1,994.79
Printing & Forms 26.00
Special Programs
& Supplies 15,995.07
Auto Mileage 536~B0
Dues & Subscriptions 612.78
Other Charges & Expenses 635.50
$ 24,456.70
Total amount expended, inclusive of
donation account $ 87,002.64
101
Endowment Budget
STEVENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
ENDOWMENT FUND REPORT
Treasurer's Report FY 1990
July 1, 1989 - June 30, 1990
Budget Ex~ended Balance
Books $ 16,500.00
Building Maintenance 1,000.00
Furniture & Equipment 2,500.00
Miscellaneous 4,550.00
$ 24,550.00
$ 14,873.52
35.80
1,090.83
1,286.51
$ 17,286.66
$ 1,626.48
964.20
1,409.17
3.263.49
$ 7,263.34
Merrill Lynch Portfolio Valuation 6/30/91 $ 322,954.14
Copier Account
Opening Balance
Expenses
Closing Balance
$ 6,495.51
8,583.60
8,683.10
$ 6,396.01
Special Gift Account
Opening Balance
Income
Interest
Expenses
Acct. Activity Chg.
Closing Balance
$ 4,462.46
3,350.34
690.98
(353.27)
(201.54)
$ 7,948.97
Conier/SDecial Gift Checkinm Account
Opening Balance
Income
Expenses
Closing Balance
$ 12,239.97
13,364.92
10,599.91
$ 15,004.98
(Bay Bank)
Endowment Budget Checking Account (Shawmut)
Opening Balance
Transfer (Merrill
Lynch)
Other Income
Expenditures
Acct. Activity Chg.
Closing Balance
$ 1,458.06
20,000.00
375.95
(17,286.66)
58.77)
$ 4,488.58
102
ARTICLES
Article
Appropriation:
A-68, 1985
A-66, 1986
A-36, 1987
A-37, 1987
A~6 (5), 1988
A-12 (14), 1989
Rt. # 114
Art. 67, 1986
Water Treatment Plant
Great Pond Road Sewer
Water Main Repair
Existing Sewer Phase II
Water Audit Detection
Capital Improv./Feedline
Study
Waverley Rd.
Expended To Date:
A-68, 1985
A-66, 1986
A-36, 1987
A-37, 1987
A-6(5), 1988
A-12 (14) 1989
Rt. # 114
A-67, 1986
Water Treatment Plant
Great Pond Rd. Sewer Ext.
Water Main Repair
Existing Sewer Phase II
Water Audit Detection
Capital Improv./Feedline
Study
Waverley Road
Unexpended:
A-68, 1985
A-66, 1986
A-36, 1987
A-37, 1987
A-6, (5) 1988
A-12 (14) 1989
Rt. #114
A-67, 1986
Water Treatment Plant
Great Pond Rd. Sewer Ext.
Water Main Repair
Existing Sewer Phase II
Water Audit Detection
Capital Improv/Feedline
Study
Waverley Rd. Water Rep.
* Commonwealth of Massachusetts State Grant
Reimbursement Not Reflected in Figures Above
App.
25,726,000.00
20,000,000.00
300,000.00
1,850,000.00
1,450,000.00
42,000.00
1,500,000.00
34,000.00
550,000.00
21,772,429.00
18,373,138.00
300 000.00
1,731 929.00
198 693.00
6 047.00
699 297.00
33 998.00
429 327.00
3,953,571.00
1,626,862.00
00
118,071 00
1,251,307 00
35,953 00
800,703 00
2 00
120.673.00
$ 7,376,667.00
103
Personal Property
1991
1990
1989
Prior Years
Real Estate
1991
1990
1989
Prior Years
Sewer Liens/Assessments
1991
Water Liens/Assessments
1991
1990
Committed Interest
1991
Farm Excise
1991
Motor Vehicle Excise
1991
1990
1989
Prior Years
Payment in Lieu
of Taxes
Tax Title
Rollback Taxes
Water Rates
Water Hookups
Water Maint/Const.
Sewer Rates
Sewer Hookups
Sewer Assessments
Accountant's Report
RECEIPTS - FISC~YEAR 1991
General Fund
260,248.00
1,511.00
203.00
84.00
$ 262,046.00
$ 17,338,987.00
36,231.00
<131,588.00)
(4,705.0O)
$ 93,928.00
$ 17,238,925.00
$ 93,928.00
$ 154,633.00
76.00
$ 669.00
1,059.00
$ 154,709.00
$ 669.00
$ 1,059.00
$ 809,143.00
424,333.00
141,293.00
3,078.00
$ 19,643.00
255,724.00
2,249.00
$ 3,175,969.00
42,017.00
4,538.00
$ 1,181,741.00
6,000.00
240.00
$ 1,377,847.00
$ 19,643.00
$ 255,724.00
$ 2,249.00
$ 3,222,524.00
$ 1,187,981.00
104
Water/Sewer Lien
Release
Interest
Property Taxes
Tax Title
Water/Sewer
Lien Cert -
Collections $
State Receipts
Hotel Room Occupancy $
Veteran's Clauses/Ben.
Surviving Spouse Abatements
Reimbursement Blind
Elderly Abatement
Police Career Incentive
Local Aid Assistance
Lotto, Beano Games
School Aid Chapter 70-1991
School Aid Chapter 70, 1990
Transportation - Pupils
School Construction
Tuition State Wards
Devartmental Receipts
Town Manager/Bd. of Selectmen
Cable Fees
Liquor Licenses
Food Licenses
Miscellaneous Licenses
Prior Year Revenues $
Treasurer/Collector
Demand Charge Bad Check
Investment Interest
D & F Bond Repayment
Town Clerk
Dog Fees
Miscellaneous
Conservation
Fees
Planning Board
Filing Fees
Board of Appeals
Fees
$ 266.00
$ 62,235.00
30,612.00
3.00
21,046.00
182.00
6,181.00
14 212.00
1 313.00
43 092.00
33 595.00
992 807.00
678 891.00
961 447.00
813 496.00
326,083.00
439,953.00
16,504.00
2,887.00
20,440.00
7,220.00
10,850.00
29,133.00
1,775.00
258,600.00
103,400.00
387.00
11,225.00
870.00
18,768.00
1,054.00
$ ~ 266.00
92,850.00
21,046.00
$ 4,327,756.00
$ 41,397.00
$ 29,133.00
363,775.00
11,612.00
87O.00
18,768.00
1,054.00
105
Police Department
Dog Fees
Outside Detail
- Admtn Fee
Parking Fines
Court Fines
Miscellaneous
Fire Department
Permits
Miscellaneous
Building Department
Inspection Fees
Plumbing Fees
Electrical Fees
Gas Permits
Sealer of Weights & Measures
Fees
Civil Defense
State Reimbursement
School
Rental Fees
Miscellaneous
Department - Public Works
Highway Fees
Public Works
Miscellaneous
Trash/NESWC
Health Department
Waste Oil
Fees
Offal Permits
Council on Aging
Mini Bus Fees
Library
Fines
State Aid
Recreational
Fees
Veterans Services
State Reimbursement
$ 680.00
22,137.00
14,625.00
244,367.00
11,078.O0
$ 11,962.00
2,823,00
$ 60,915.00
8,409.00
28,923.00
5.182.00
$ 384.00
$ 1,761.00
$ 6,890.00
6.309.00
$ 13,659.00
3,883.00
561.00
686,822.00
$ 596.00
24,238.00
~.910.00
$ 341.00
$ 7,912.00
18.864.00
$ 2,644.00
$ 5,719.00
292,887.00
14,785.00
103,429.00
384.00
1,761.00
13,199.00
704,925.00
26,744.00
341.00
26,776.00
2,644.00
5,719.00
106
Transfers From
Stabilization Fund
Total General Fund
55,49O.00
S~ecial Revenue Funds
Highway Improvement Funds
State Reimbursement $
82,681.00 $
School Lunch Program
Receipts
Federal Aid Reimburse
State Aid Reimburse
Bank Interest
$ 301,836.00
69,733.00
27,119.00
2.499.00
School
Athletic Revolving
Pre-School
Music
Community Events
Lost Books Insurance
Grants (State & Federal)
FL 94 - 142
Block Grants
PL 98-377
Inservice Title VI
Horace Mann
Improvement Council
Drug Free Alliance
Sp~ Ed. Building Base Team
Chapter 1
68,969.00
4,058.00
3,000.00
176,432.00
478.00
155,926.00
12,260.00
4,409.00
23,698.00
1,587.00
5,856.00
19,623.00
2,000.00
102,190.00
Other Grants
Council Age
- Elder Affairs
Library State Aid
North Andover Arts
Council
8,959.00
18,872.00
10,140.00
Interest Earned
CDAG
Boat Ramp
Holt Road
D & F Sutton Street
20.00
1,365.00
362.00
5,052.00
Revolving Funds
Council on Aging
Bathing Beach
3,400.00
10,200.00
Insurance Relmbursemants
Police Department
Highway Department
18,405.00
1,225.00
55.490-00/~
82,681.00
401,187.00
580,486.00
37,971.00
6,799.00
13,600.00
19,630.00
107
Ambulance
Fees
Interest - Bank
Conservation
Wetlands
Donations
Police Department
Council on Aging
Community Center
Spring Water - COA
Library Renovation
Fund Int.
Recreation Council
Fourth of July
Total Special Revenue
State Reimbursement
Water Treatment Plant
DPW Facilities Plan
Bond Issue Proceeds
Water Treatment Plant
Sewer Extension -
Great Pond
Water Main - Waverly Road
Water Main Replacements
Sewer Line Extension
Water Feedline System
Sewer Planning Project
DPW Equipment
Mazurenko Land
Calzetta Land
Architectural Study
- School
Transfers From
General Fund $
Total Capital Projects
Earnings on Investment
Conservation Trust Fund $
Library Trust Fund
Stabilization Fund
Miscellaneous
12,840.00
2,082.00
3,905.00
3,000.00
7,890.00
229.00
476.00
444.00
2,430.00
1,955,00
Capital Proiects
$ 2,291,892.00
276,267.00
$ 5,670,000.00
300,000.00
550,000.00
1,350,000.00
35O,OOO.O0
300,000.00
125,000.00
150,000.00
840,000.00
950,000.00
$ 14,922.00
$ 3,905.00
$ 16,424.00
$ 2,568,159.00
115,000,00 $10,700,000.00
54,000.00 $ 54,000.00
Trust Fund Receipts
885.0O
13,741.00
6,138.00
5,172.00
$ 25,936.00
$ 1,177,605.00
$ 13,322,159.00
108
Contributions/Donations
Law Enforcement Trust
St. Elias
Library Trust
Conservation
16,841.00
1,000.00
20,000.00
2~300.00
40,141.00 $ 66,077.00
Agency Funds
Outside Detail - Police
- Fire
Planning Department Bonds
Meal Tax - State of Mass.
Concession Stand
North Andover AHOP
260,575.00
6,292.00
138,556.00
630.00
3,609.00
33~464.00
Total Agency Fund
Grand Total Receipts Year Ending 1991
443,126.00
$ 443,126.00
$ 44,983,882.00
Stevens Mill
109
110
School Department
S,immary of Receipts and Expenditures
of the Public Schools
July 1, 1990 - June 30, 1991
Income Accounts:
Income from Local Sources
Tuition from individuals
Commissions from public telephones
Interest on Moses Towne Trust Fund
Interest on Sarah Barker Trust Fund
Other
$ 5,725.00
4,407.00
505.49
338.39
359.37
.... 1.352.00
$ 12,687.25
State Aide:
School Aid (Chapter 70)
Aid for pupil transportation
(Chapter 71, Sec. 7A & Spec. Ed.)
Aid for tuition and transportation
of State Wards (Chapter 76)
School construction
$ 961,447.00
326,083.00
16,504.00
439.953.00
$1,743,987.00
Fund 01: General
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT APPROPRIATION ACCOUNTS
1990-91
Expenses
Budget $
Expended through 6/30
Encumbered for 1991
Encumbered for 1991--Emergency
Ktttredge School
1,969.198.00
1,892,611.07
800.00
15.000.00
Balance June 30, 1991
$ 60,786.93
Salaries
Budget $10,167,334.00
Expended through 6/30 9,426,362.02
Encumbered for 1991 644,449.79
Encumbered for 1991 (suspension/
court case 39,059,00
Balance June 30, 1991
$ 57,463,19
Fund 01 Balance
$ 118,250.12
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Fund 02: Special Needs
Expenses
Budget
Expended through 6/30
Balance June 30, 1991
Salaries
Budget
Expended through 6/30
Encumbered for 1991
Balance June 30, 1991
Fund 02 Balance
7/16/91
Amended 7/18/91
1,559,443.00
1.375.598,99
$ 1,255,148.00
1,139,633.48
108.465,20
To be Returned to Revenue
Encumbered Funds 1989-1990
Expended
2300 Teaching 612.25
2400 Textbooks 138.08
2500 Library 103.46
2700 Guidance 3,540.53
3500 Athletic 887.86
3600 Activities 116.49
4100 Operation 1,323.58
7300 Equipment 42.65
9100 Tuitions 1,020.73
4200 Kittredge Wall
Lost Books & Recoveries
Beginning Balance July 1, 1990
Received
Expended
Balance 3une 30, 1991
183,844.01
7,049.32
190,893.33
309,143.45
$ 7,785.63
70,801.69
$ 78,587.32
$ 4,746.73
477.77
$ 5,224.50
125,00
$ 5,099.50
112
BALANCE FORWARD:
Gate Receipts:
Football
G-Basketball
B-Basketball
Wrestling
Ice Hockey
Swimming
Tournament
Athletic Revolving Fund
FY 1990-1991
$ 7,103.00
1,720.00
2,468.00
536.00
329.00
157.14
6,401.58
Donations:
Expended:
Lost Equipment
Community Ctr.
School Calendar Co.
User Fees
Transportation
Equipment/Svcs
Officials/Etc.
Tournament Exp.
Maintenance
$ 1,388.00
580.00
185.00
48,101.00
$ 8,198.~4
2,613.95
43,564.71
1,247.00
252.50
Community Activities
Beginning Balance
Income: Excel
Extended Kindergarten
Summer School
Community Schools
Before/After School
Refunds etc
Summer Camp Deposits
$27,676.88
69,512.75
30,455.00
1,651.O0
47,356.00
(2,595.00)
2.375.00
Expended
Administration
Excel
Extended Kindergarten
$34,203.19
17,120.52
58,260.73
$36,140.11
$68,313.72
$55,876.80
$48,577.03
6,221.35
$176,431.63
$182,652.98
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Summer School
Community Schools
Before/After $chool
24,968.77
1,580.00
97.135.93
Balance June 30, 1990
Income
Tuitions
Expended: Supplies
Balance June 30, 1991
PRE-SCHOOL REVOLVING
Income: Tuitions
Expended: Lessons
MUSIC REVOLVING
Governor's Alliance
Against Drugs
FY 1990
Balance July 1, 1990
Expended:
Consultants
Supplies
Contracted Services
Salaries:Rick Gorman
100.00
191.45
3,075.00
300.00
FY 89
Supplemental
Grant received
Contracted Services
$173,269.14
$ 9,383.84
$ 4,057.65
912,39
$ 3,145.26
$ 3,000.00
9,000.00
0
$ 3,666.45
3,666.45
0
$ 2,000.00
2,000.00
0
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FY 91
9331-215-1-0211-7
Grant received
Withheld for Benefits
Expended
Salaries: Chris Lamsom $ 3,000.00
Cotracted Services 6,300.00
Membership & Publications 562.50
Supplies 1,174.69
Balance June 30, 1991
$ 17,839.00
216.00
$ 17,623.00
$ 11,037.19
$ 6,585.81
Project #305-213-9-0211-2
Balance Forward
PL 100-297
Chapter I
Project #305-071-0-0211-2
Received
Total Grant #305-071-0-0211-2
Expended
Contracted Services
Travel
Supplies
Printing & Publications
$ 3,944.28
510.39
9,348.54
481.00
Total Expended
Salaries
Teachers:
C. Caffrey
C. Cruickshank
E. Connolly
G. Crane
S. Garvin
J. Marcotte
H. Soucy
Administrative Assistant:
R. Deyermond
$ 5,763.68
9,069.84
9,140.56
9,069.84
9,069.84
9,069.84
8,963.76
7,848.00
$ 4,007.84
102,190.00
$ 106,197.84
$ 14.284,21
$ 91,913.63
115
Aides:
p. Apigian
N. Driscoll
P. Grant
M. ~eilly
Total Salaries
$ 4,319.46
4,268.94
4,319.46
3,975.75
$ 84,878.97
Carried forward to FY 92 Grant
Pro~ect ~200-019-0-0211-2
Grant Received
Funds Expended
Contracted Services
Supplies
Special Education
Public Law 89-313
$17,663.60
1.806.31
Balance June 30, 1991
$ 7,034.66
$ 19,500.00
19.469.91
$ 30.09
Public Law 94-142
Project #240-030-0-0211-2
Balance July 1, 1990
Expended:
Contracted Services
Supplies
$8,414.41
4,936,86
Balance June 30, 1991
$ 13,351.99
13,351.27
$ .72
Project 240-037-1-0211-2
Total Grant
Withheld for Benefits
Funds Received
Bxpended:
Conferences & Meetings $ 1,221.52
Contracted Services 14,736.30
Leased Equipment 400.00
Supplies 5,060.26
$119,679.00
5,596. O0
$114,083.00
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Salaries
Teachers:
Aides:
Total Expended
Balance June 30, 1991
70,137.53
$ 12,434.12
$103.989.79
$ 10.093.27
PL 94-142
Project ~262-141-0-0211-2
Balance forward
Returned to state
Early Childhood
Project #262-131-1-0211~2 Grant received
Expended:
Contracted Services
Supplles
$10,644.50
6.143.49
Salary: Aide
C. Dulin
Balance June 30, 1991
PL 98-377
Math & Science
Dwight D. E£senhowser Grants
Project 303-085-0-0211-2
Balance forward
Expended:
Contracted Services
Supplies
Travel
Balance June 30, 1990
2,092.84
866.48
45,00
437.94
437,94
0
$22,343.00
$16,787.99
5,084.87
$ 47o.14
$ 3,004.32
3.004.32
0
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Project 303-081-1-0211-2
Grant Received
Expended:
Contracted Services
Travel
1,792.00
1,690,40
$ 4,409.00
3,482.40
Balance June 30, 1991
$ 926.60
Balance July 1, 1990
Income
Balance June 30, 1991
PL 874
$ 53,436.40
45.39
$ 53,481~78
Boating on Lake Cochichewick
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Chapter 188 - Horace Mann
Grants Received FY 1990
Projects funded:
M, Ashburn, G. Mendonca
Balance June 30, 1991
1,587.00
1,587.00
Grant received FY 91
Chapter 188 - School Improvement
Expended:
Hish School $1589.50
Middle School 1373.00
Early Childhood 590.00
Atkinson 637.00
Franklin 918.00
Kittredge 441.00
Thomson 306.00
$ 5,856.00
5,854.50
$ 1.50
Chapter 188 - Equal Educational Opportunity
Balance July 1, 1990 FY 90 Grant
Expended Contracted Services
Balance July 30, 1991
Grant Received FY 91
Expended: Contracted Services
$ 901.00
901.00
$ 0
23,698.00
350.00
23,348.00
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Chapter 188 -
Salaries:
EEO (Cont)
Pamela Adams
Linda Buckley
Michael Cavanaugh
Rosali? Coco
Carlfa Crane
Brenda Galvin
Nancy Gauld
Susan Howlett
Donna Katzman
Barbara King
Carolyn Marcotte
Mary McLaughlin
Arthur Morrell
Patricia Morrison
Beth Mosier
Andrea O'Brien
Ann Patterson
Janet Quinn
Jane Rabbitt
Richard Robinson
Dorothy Rosenfield
Christine Schwidder
Barbara Simons
Kathleen Szyska
Terrie Vaillancourt
Cricket Whalen
Cheryl Wotring
$ 56.00
8,930.88
56.00
56.00
112.00
336.00
168.00
56.00
28.00
56.00
588.00
56.00
336.00
280.00
866.00
224.00
168.00
560.00
168.00
112.00
9,042.48
476.00
224.00
56.00
56.00
56.00
224.00
$ 23.347.36
$ .64
Balance July 1, 1990
Refunded
Balance June 30, 1991
In-Service Grant: Appleworks
$ 66.25
66.25
$ 0
Project FY 90
Balance Forward
Expended: Supplies
Block Grant
$ 22.39
22.39
0
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Project FY 91
Grant Received
Expended: Library & A/~7 Material
$ 12,260.00
12.260.00
0
PL 94-142-In Service Grants
Technical Assistance
Project #251-213-1-0211-2
Grant received
Expended
Balance June 30, 1991
P L 94-142 In Service Grants
Building Based Team
Project #266-041-1-0211-2
Grant Received
Expended:
Contracted Services
Supplies
$1,593o00
160.60
Balance June 30, 1991
$1,000.00
0
$1,000.00
$2,000.00
1,753.60
$ 246.40
NORTH ANDOVER SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM
RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES
July 1, 1990 - June 30, 1991
R~CEIPTS
Cash Balance July 1, 1990
Sale Food
Reimbursements
Other Receipts
Total Cash Available
$275,687.84
97,825.07
28,555.45
9,948.56
402,068.36
412,016.92
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.EXPENDITURES
Food
Milk
Ice Cream
Trans of Commodities
Supplies
Repairs
Miscellaneous
Equipment
$110,411.10
47,573.54
4,673.43
1,958.26
13,574.57
5,827.74
4,994.73
8,064.94
Total Expenditures
SALARIES
Total Salaries Revolving Account
(See Page 2 for Individual Income Breakdown.)
Total Supervisor of Food Services
Salary paid by School Dept. &
Reimbursed by the Revolving Fund.
Richard Poutenis 7-1-90 TO 11-30-91
Maria E. Messina 1-22-91 TO 6-30-91
Total Combined Salaries
Total Expenditures & Salaries
$197,078.31
$185,706.78
$ 15,292.97
10,050.00
$211~049.75
$408,128.06
Kathleen Pearse
John Fenton
Nancy Risacher
Stella Daly
Dorothy Bird
Shirley Wilson
Rose Barnes
Antoinette Giard
Lois Temple
Ines Rosica
Vita Salemme
Constance Rizzio
Jennie Poutenis
Doris Turner
Jennie Klemiata
Claire Parrino
Muriel Lyons
Darlene Pas
Cash Balance 6-30-91
SCHOOL LUNCH PAYROLL
July 1, 1990 - June 30, 1991
$ 3,888.86
17,599.25
22,348.36
8,188.94
1,112.64
4,727.00
8,526.63
525.92
12,083.15
6,910.34
9,868.30
2,082.40
5,222.10
124.64
504.64
206.72
380.00
3,470.44
10,248.62
122
Marion Deyermond
Winifred Nelson
Dorothy Smith
Edith Nitzsche
Muriel Wallack
Lillian Fredette
Mary Delano
Jeanne Nadeau
Donna Ouellette
Irene Suduiko
Mary Delano
Joyce Washington
John LaFrance
Madeline Fontaine
Irene Crescimano
Katherine Bell
Christopher Moynihan
Irene Marcoux
Eleanor Grandmaison
Anita Burke
Mildred Parker
Linda Belisle
Martha Houle
Mariann Manzi
Rose Longo
Paula Shea
Ann Marie Manning
Patricia Tortolini
Salvatore Zangri
Susan Mailloux
Judy Mooney
School Lunch Salaries (Cont.)
Heather Wolf
Marie Kelly
Cindy Merida
Dorothy Herring
James Gulla
Gladys Chase
Norman Elliott
Mary Finocchiaro
Arthur Pearse
Constance Capriole
TOTAL
2,003.36
2,194.88
1,763.20
1,008.28
808.64
775.20
4,050.00
5,315.31
3,836.48
1,544.32
5,545.28
158.08
2,456.32
1,392.32
3,100.80
6,730.00
5,505.44
328.32
1,386.24
5,736.48
2,083.92
3,149.70
1,930.40
1,562.56
121.60
72.96
8O5.6O
36.48
1,422.72
1,164.32
24.32
152.00
1,108.16
246.24
48.64
942.40
3,458.92
401.28
477.28
304.00
474.24
$185,706.78
123
124
125
126
127
i28
129
130
131
132
133
135
]36
137
138
139
ENROLII4]gI~ ON OCTOBER
Grade 1991 1990 1989 1988 1987 195~
Pre~K 31 36 43 37 51 62
Kindergarten 306 301 256 244 238 216
Pre-lst 33 30 37 37 38 35
1 313 300 261 265 226 216
2 312 259 260 226 234 268
3 265 273 235 225 292 241
4 276 2~B 237 2B2 263 237
5 249 242 287 266 247 212
Sp. Class 21 31 34 6 21
Integrated Nursery 24 24 10
Clinical Nursery/Leap 13 6 4
Total Kind. & Elem. 1,809 1,734 1,657 1,629 1,601 1,512
6 252 301 272 265 232 256
7 289 274 268 245 253 268
8 274 264 234 261 267 278
Sp. Class 8 7 9 7
Total Middle School 815 839 782 778 761 809
9 211 209 227 233 248 272
10 191 215 230 230 237 277
11 223 216 232 238 270 288
12 217 240 217 262 275 246
Total High School 842 880 906 963 1,030 1,083
TOTAL ENROLLMENT 3,466 3,453 3,345 3,370 3 , 392 3,404
AGE OF ADMITTANCE
Children entering kindergarten must be five years of age befor~ September first
(lst) of the entrance year.
Children entering the first grade must be six years of age before September 1 of
the entrance year. Any request for an exception to the established entrance age for
first grade must be submitted to the School Committee for consideration prior to April
30.
NO SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS
Radio Broadcasts: Stations -- WCCM, WLLH, WBZ, WHAV, and WHDH.
~nT: ~- Chan~els 4, 7 and 25.
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Town Elections
TO~I OF NOK~ ANDOVER
MARCH 4, 1991
ANNUAL ELECTION
Agreeable to a Warrant signed by the Board of Selectmen, the inhabitants
of the Town of North Andover qualified to vote in elections and To~l affairs
met at the designated polling places on Monday the fourth day of March, 1991,
at 7:00 AM to act upon the following article:
Article 1. Two Selectmen for three years, two members of the School
Co~ittee for three years, Moderator for three years, and one member of the
Housing Authority for five years.
Results of Town Election - Karch 4, 1991
Officers & Candidates
~oard of Selectmen
One Two
Numbers of Votes by Precinct
Three Four Five Six Total
Francis X. Dugan 195 305 146 148 188 238 1,220
Martha J. Larson 124 248 110 164 286 293 1,225
John P. Savastano 185 259 175 107 129 113 968
Donald B. Stewart 318 436 195 153 210 167 1,479
John J. Willis, Jr. 142 214 122 113 153 171 915
Blank 146 206 76 111 130 108 777
School Committee
John J. Gaffny, III
Brian R. Donahue
Blank
Moderator
352 570 273 265 381 371 2,212
353 540 273 260 352 388 2,166
405 558 278 271 363 331 2,206
John P. Cronin 256 368 151 177 318 300 1,570
Charles A. Salisbury 285 449 244 210 225 243 1,656
Blank 14 17 17 11 5 2 66
Housinm Authority
Malcolm G. Norwood
Blank
Total
Total Registered Voters
Attested: A True Copy
433 640
122 194
555 834
13,359
318 288 374 394 2,447
94 110 174 151 845
412 398 548 545 3,292
Daniel Long, Town Clerk
Vote Was 24.6%
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TOWlq OF NORTH ANDOVER
JUNE 15, 1991
SPECIAL ELECTION
Agreeable to a warrant signed by the Board of Selectmen, the inhabitants
of the Town of North Andover qualified to vote in elections and town affairs
met in the designated polling places on Saturday, the fifteenth day of
June, 1991, from 7:00 a.m. to 8:00 p.m. for the following purpose:
Question 1. Shall the Town of North Andover be allowed to assess an
additional $ 2,348,623 in real estate and personal property taxes for the
purposes of providing for the general administrative cost of operating the
Police Department, Fire Department, School Department, and other town
departments for the fiscal year beginning July first, nineteen hundred and
ninety-one.
Queation 2. Shall the Town of North Andover be allowed to assess an
additional $ 4,346,794 in real estate and personal property taxes for the
purposes of providing for the general administrative cost of operating the
Police Department, Fire Department, School Department, and other town
departments for the fiscal year beginning July first, nineteen hundred and
ninety-one.
Question 3. Shall the Town of North Andover be allowed to exempt from
the provisions of Proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts
required for the bond issues in order to renovate and to construct an
addition to the Stevens Memorial Library.
Question 1
Results of Town Electlon - June 15, 1992
Numbers of Votes by Precinct
One Two Three Four Five Six
Total
Yes 441 548 401 430 765 889 3,474
No 810 883 658 599 736 747 4,433
Blank 9 15 8 10 11 5 58
Question 2
Yes
No
'Blank
Question 3
Yes
No
Blank
287 358 291 318 542 643
945 1,061 766 700 953 970
28 27 10 21 17 28
2,439
5~395
131
390 536 354 391 685 812 3,168
841 885 679 628 805 819 4,657
29 25 34 20 22 10 140
Total Registered Voters - 13,376 Total Voted - 60%
Atteated: A True Copy Karen Robertson, Acting Town Clerk
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Special Town Meeting
TOWN OF NORTH Ab]DOVER
J/Lm/ARY 29, 1991
SPECIAL TORN ~E~INC WARRANT
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and in compliance
with Chapter 39 of the General Laws, and as recently amended by Chapter 8,
Section 9A of the Acts of 1974 and our North Andover Town Bylaws, Chapter
2, Section 2-4-1, the inhabitants of the Town of North Andover who were
qualified to vote in Town affairs met in the North Andover High School
Field House on Tuesday, January 29, 1991, at 7:30 PM then and there to act
upon the following articles:
Article 1. To see if the Town will vote to add the following Section
10.14 to the North Andover Zoning Bylaw so as to allow the Town Manager to
appoint one (1) associate member to the Planning Board.
10.14
Petition of the Planning Board
Planning Board, associate member.
In addition to the five (5) members of the Planning Board already
allowed by statute, the Town Manager may appoint one (1)
associate member. As guided by M.G.L. Chapter 40A this
associate member will only be allowed to sit on Special Permit
applications to the Planning Board. The Chairman of the Planning
Board may authorize the associate member to vote in case of a
vacancy to the board, or in the case of absence, inability to
act, or conflict of interest on the part of any member of the
board
Voted unanimously to adopt the article.
Article 2. To see if ~he Town will vote to replace Section 4.135 of
the Zoning Bylaw with the following revision:
4.135 WATERSHED PROTECTION DISTRIGT
1. Purpose
The Watershed Protection District surrounding Lake Cochichewick, the Town's
sole source of public drinking water supply, is intended to preserve and
maintain the filtration and purification function of the land, the purity
of the groundwater and the lake, to conserve the natural environment and to
protect the public health, safety and welfare.
The Lake Cochichewick Watershed Plan (August 1987)~ prepared by IEP Inc.
for the Town of North Andover, is a comprehensive study of the lake and its
143
watershed. The Watershed Protection District is a portion of the IEP
study's recommended management plan. Copies of the Watershed Plan are
available in the Office of Planning and Community Development.
The Watershed Protection District is herein established as an overlay
district and shall be superimposed on the other districts established by
this Bylaw. The requirements enumerated hereafter for this Watershed
Protection District shall be in addition to, rather than in place of, the
requirements of such other districts.
The Special Permit Granting Authority (SPGA) under this Bylaw shall be the
Planning Board.
2. Boundaries
a. District Boundaries
Boundaries of the Watershed Protection District are shown on
Attachment 1, entitled Subdrainage Areas (dated August 1985) and
contained in the Watershed Plan. This map is hereby made a part
of this Bylaw and is on file in the office of the Town Clerk.
The Zoning Map's Lake Cochichewick Watershed boundary shall
conform with the aforementioned IEP map.
In the event that the SPGA determines, on the basis of credible
evidence before it, that there exists a significant doubt or
dispute concerning the proper location of boundaries of the
Watershed Protection District on any individual lot or lots, the
SPGA shall, at the request of the owner of such lot or lots,
engage a Registered Professional Engineer to advise it in
determining such boundaries~ The owner making such request shall
reimburse the SPGA for the cost of such Engineer. Upon
completion of the Engineer's report to the SPGA, the SPGA shall
hold a hearing to make a final determination of such boundaries.
At such hearings such report shall be deemed evidence sufficient
to establish the location of the boundary.
When the Watershed Protection District boundary divides a lot of
record on June 28, 1978, in one ownership, the intent of the
zoning regulation set forth in this zoning Bylaw applying to the
greater part by area of such lot so divided shall be deemed to
apply and govern at and beyond such Watershed Protection District
boundary, but only to the extent not more than one hundred (100)
linear feet in depth (at a right angle to such boundary) into the
lesser part by area of such lot so divided, provided, however,
that where the premises are partially outside of the Watershed
Protection District, potential pollution sources such as on-site
waste disposal systems, shall be located outside of the District
to the extent feasible,
Buffer Zones
1. There shall exist a Non-Disturbance buffer zone which shall
consist of all land areas located within two hundred fifty (250)
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feet horizontally from the annual mean high water mark of Lake
Cochichewick or within one hundred (100) feet horizontally from
the edge of all wetland resource areas (as defined in
Chapter 131 Section 40, and the Town Wetlands Bylaw) located
within the District,
There shall exist a Non-Discharge buffer zone which shall consist
of all land areas located between two hundred fifty (250) feet
and three hundred twenty-five (325) feet horizontally from the
annual mean high water mark of Lake Cochichewick or between one
hundred (100) feet and three hundred twenty-five (325) feet
horizontally from the edge of all wetland resource areas (as
defined in M,G.L. Chapter 131 Section 40 and the Town Wetland
Bylaw).
3. Overview of Buffer Zones:
From the Annual High Water Mark
of Lake Cochichewick out to
From the Edge of Ail Wetland
Resource Areas Within the
Watershed District out to
3. Watershed Protection District
a. Allowed Uses
Non-Disturbance Non-Discharge
Zone Zone
250' 325'
100' 325'
The following uses shall be allowed in the Watershed Protection District:
Ail uses associated with municipal water supply/treatment and
public sewer provided by the Town of North Andover.
Ail agricultural uses, providing that such uses exercise Best
Management Practices and be undertaken in such a manner as to
prevent erosion and siltation of adjacent water bodies and
wetlands.
Routine maintenance of any existing use of property, including
the maintenance and improvement of existing
roadways and drainage systems by the North Andover Department of
Public Works.
Maintenance of fire access lanes by the Sire Dept.
Undergrot~d tank storage for heating fuel for a single family
residence, provided that the tank is outside the Non-discharge
zone and obtains a permit from the North Andover Fire Dept.
6. Permitted uses allowed in Section 4.121.
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b. Uses Allowed by Special Permit
The following uses may be allowed in the Watershed Protection District only
by the granting of a Special Permit issued pursuant to this section:
Golf courses, pubic or private.
Any other use not provided for elsewhere in this section.
A Commercial kitchen on public sewer.
c. Prohibited Uses
The following uses are
Protection District:
1.
specifically prohibited within the Watershed
Any solid waste facility as defined by M.G.L. Chapter III,
Section 150A.
2. Municipal sewage treatment facilities, not including sewer lines,
pump stations and other accessory sewer system equipment used to
transport sewage to a treatment facility located outside of the
District.
3. Privately owned wastewater treatment plants.
4. Road salt or other deicing stockpiles.
5. Underground tanks or collection pits for storage of fuel or
hazardous materials (except as provided for in Section 3.(a)(5))
including any tanks or collection pits partially below mean
ground elevation but excluding any tanks located completely
within a building otherwise permitted under this section.
6. Dumping of snow from outside the District.
7. Motor vehicle salvage operations and junk yards.
8. Car washes.
Self-service laundries, unless connected to public sewer.
10. Airplane, boat, and motor vehicle service and repair
establishments (including auto body shops).
11. Metal plating, finishing or polishing.
12. Chemical and bacteriological laboratories.
13. Electronic circuit assembly.
14. Hotels or motels, unless connected to public sewer.
15. Fainting, wood preserving and furniture stripping establishments.
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16. Photographic processing establishments.
17. Printing establishments.
18. Dry Cleaning establishments.
19.
Storage of herbicides, pesticides or fertilizers, other than in
amounts normally associated with household or existing
agricultural use.
20. Commercial cabinet or furniture making.
21. Commercial storage or sale of petroleum or other refined
petroleum.
22.
Commercial manufacture, storage, use, transportation or disposal
of any substance of such physical, chemical or infectious
characteristics as to pose a significant, actual or potential,
hazard to water supplies, or other hazard to human health if such
substance or mixture were discharged onto land or waters of this
Town, including but not limited to organic chemicals, petroleum
products, heavy metals, radioactive or infectious waste, acids,
and alkalis, and all substances defined as Toxic or Hazardous
under M.G.L Chapter 21C and Chapter 21E and the regulations
promulgated thereunder, and also including pesticides,
herbicides, solvents and thinners.
23. Restaurants.
24. Commercial kitchens not on public sewer.
4. Non-Discharge Zone
The Non-Discharge Buffer Zone consists of all land located between 250' and
325' of the annual mean high water mark of the lake and between 100' and
325' from the edge of all wetland resource areas.
a. Uses Allowed by Special Permit
The following activities may be allowed within the Non-Discharge buffer
zone only by the granting of a special permit issued pursuant to this
section:
Any surface or sub-surface discharge, including but not limited
to, storm water runoff, domestic or industrial wastewater,
drainage of any roadway that is maintained by the Dept. of Public
Works or any private association, outlets of all drainage swales,
outlets of all detention ponds. All stormwater management
systems shall employ Best Management Practices.
2. Construction of any new septic system.
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b. Prohibited Uses
The following uses are specifically prohibited in the Non-Discharge Buffer
Zone.
The use, or method of application of, any lawn care or garden
product (fertilizer, pesticide, herbicide) that may contribute to
the degradation of the public water supply.
The use of lawn care or garden products that are not organic or
slow-release nitrogen.
5. Non-Disturbance Zone
The Non-Disturbance Buffer Zone consists of all land areas located within
250' of the annual mean high water mark of Lake Cochichewick or within 100'
of all wetland resource areas (as defined by the Massachusetts Wetlands
Protection Act and the Town wetland Protection Bylaw.)
a. Uses Allowed by SPecial Permit
The following uses shall only be allowed within t~e Non-Disturbance Buffer
Zone by Special Permit issued pursuant to this section:
1. Any activities which cause a change in topography or grade.
2. Vegetation removal or cutting, other than in connection with
agricultural uses or maintenance of landscaped area.
Construction or replacement of any permanent structure allowed by
other provisions of this bylaw or by variance.
Any surface or sub-surface discharge, including but not limited
to, stormwater runoff, domestic or industrial wastewater,
drainage of any roadway that is maintained by the Dept. of Public
Works or any private association, outlets of all drainage swales,
outlets of all detention ponds.
Construction of any accessory structure or expansion of an
existing structure by less than fifty (50) percent of the gross
floor area of the existing structure.
b. Prohibited Uses
The following uses are specifically prohibited 'in the Non-Disturbance
Buffer Zone.
1. Construction of any septic system.
2. Construction of any permanent structure, or expansion of an
existing structure by fifty (50) percent or more of the gross
floor area of the existing structure~
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Special Permit Requirements for Non-Disturbance and Non-Dischargn
Buffer Zones
Any Special Permit issued under this section for a new permanent
structure (other than an accessory structure or expansion that is less
than 50% of the gross floor area of a structure) or a septic system
shall require that such structure or system be constructed outside the
Non-Disturbance Buffer Zone.
Within the Non-Disturbance and Non-Discharge Buffer Zones, and runoff
from impervious surfaces, other than driveways, rooftops, walkways and
patios servicing single family dwellings shall, to the extent
possible, be recharged on site and diverted toward areas covered with
vegetation for surface infiltration. Where on site recharge is not
feasible due to soil or other natural conditions, other mitigating
measures such as sedimentation ponds, filter berms, or restoring
wetlands, shall be used to the fullest extent practicable. Dry wells
shall be used only where other methods are not feasible and after
approval by Board of Health, Building Inspector and the Dept. of
Public Works to assure that the methods used for on site infiltration
and/or other measures shall remain effective.
Special Permit Requirements for the Watershed District
Eight (8) copies of an application for a Special Permit under this
section shall be filed with the SPGA. Special Permits shall be
granted if the SPGA determines that the intent of the Bylaw, as well
as its specific criteria, are met. In making such determinations, the
SPGA shall give consideration to simplicity, reliability, and
feasibility of the control measures proposed and the degree of threat
to water quality which would result if the control measures failed.
Upon receipt of a Special Permit Application, the SPGA shall transmit
one (1) copy of each to the Division of Public Works, Fire Chief,
Title III Committee, Division of Planning and Community Development,
Conservation Commission and the Board of Health for their written
recommendations. Failure to respond in writing within thirty (30)
days shall indicate approval or no desire to comment by said agency.
Special Permits under this section shall be granted only if the SPGA
determines, after the time of comment by other Town agencies as
specified above has elapsed, that, as a result of the proposed use in
conjunction with other uses nearby, there will not be any significant
degradation of the quality or quantity of water in or entering Lake
Cochichewick. Such showing shall include, at a minimum, a written
certification by a registered Professional Engineer, or other
scientist, educated in and possessing extensive experience in the
science of hydrology and hydrogeology, as to the above impact. The
applicant must also show that there is no reasonable alternative
location outside the Non-Disturbance and/or Non-Discharge Buffer
Zones, whichever is applicable, for any discharge, structure or
activity, associated with the proposed use, to occur.
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The following information will also be required by the applicant as
part of any Special Permit Application:
Evidence of approval by the Mass. Dept. of Environmental
Protection (DEP) of any industrial waste water treatment or
disposal system or any waste water treatment system of fifteen
thousand (15,000) gallons per day capacity,
Evidence that all on-site operations including, but not limited
to, construction, wastewater disposal, fertilizer applications
and septic systems will not create concentrations of Nitrogen in
groundwater greater than the Federal limit of 10 ppm (when
diluted by recharge derived from precipitation) at the
downgradient property boundary.
Projections of downgradient concentrations of nitrogen,
phosphorous and other relevant chemicals at property boundaries
and other locations deemed pertinent by the SPGA.
The SPGA may also require that supporting materials be prepared
by other professionals including, but not limited to, a
registered architect, registered landscape architect, registered
land surveyor, registered sanitarian, biologist, geologist or
hydrologist when in its judgement the complexity of the proposed
work warrants the relevant specified expertise. Special Permit
Application forms are available in the Planning Office.
Provisions shall be made to protect against toxic or hazardous
material discharge or loss resulting from corrosion, accidental
damage, spillage or vandalism through measures such as spill control
provisions in the vicinity of chemical or fuel delivery points;
secured storage areas for toxic or hazardous materials, and indoor
storage provisions for corrodible or dissolved materials. For
operations which allow the evaporation of toxic materials into the
interior of any structures a closed vapor system shall be provided for
each structure to prevent discharge or contaminated condensate into
the groundwater. For any toxic or hazardous waste to be produced in
quantities greater than those associated with normal household use,
the applicant must demonstrate the availability and feasibility of
disposal methods which are in conformance with M.G.L. Chapter 21C.
8. Violations
Written Notice of any violation of this Bylaw shall be provided by the SPGA
agent to the owner of the premises specifying the nature of the violation.
The agent of the SPGA shall request of the violator a schedule of
compliance, including cleanup of spi~led materials. Such schedule shall
allow for the immediate corrective action to take place. This compliance
schedule must be reasonable in relation to the public health hazard
involved and the difficulty of complianee~ In no event shall more than
thirty (30) days be allowed for either compliance or finalization of a plan
for longer term of compliance. Said schedule of compliance shall be
submitted to the SPGA for approval subsequent to the violation. Said agent
of the SPGA shall notify the Building Inspector of any violations of the
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schedule of compliance or of any failure to satisfy the requirements of
this paragraph.
9. Severability
If any portion, sentence, clause or phase of this regulation shall be held
invalid for any reason, the remainder of this Bylaw shall continue in full
force.
Petition of the Conversation Comalission
Board of Health
Planning Board
Voted unanimously to adopt the article.
Article 3. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw,
Table 2, Dimensional Requirements, more specifically Village Connnercial
Dimensional Requirements and amend Footnote 1 and add Footnote 17 to
reflect the changes as follows:
Petition of the Planning Board
Voted unanimously to adopt.'
VILLAGE COMMERCIAL DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS
AMENDMENTS TO TABLE 2,
LOT AREA MIN. - ....... 130,680 SQ. FEET (3 ACRES)
HEIGHT MAX. - ....... 40'* (17)
STREET FRONTAGE MIN. - ....... 200
FRONT SETBACK MIN. - ....... 50' ** (17) (1)
SIDE SETBACK MIN. - ....... 25' ** (17)
EAR SETBACK MIN. - ....... 25' ** (17)
FLOOR AREA RATIO MAX. - ....... N/A
LOT COVERAGE MAX. - ....... 25%
DWELLING UNIT
DENSITY MAX/ACRE ......... N/A
OPEN SPACE ........ 25% **
* 40' NOT TO EXCEED TWO STORIES
** REFER TO SECTIONS 8.1 (13) AND 8.4 (6)
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FOOTNOTE 1. IN THE EXISTING BY]A~ SH~IJ. BE REvgRITTEN TO READ AS
FOLLOWS:
1. In all districts except Village Commercial, front setbacks along Route
114 shall be a minimum of 100'. Front setbacks shall be 100' along Route
125 in industrial 1 and 2 districts; the first 50' of front setbacks under
this requiremen~ shall be made to provide an effective visual buffer and no
parking shall be permitted.
********* FOOTNOTE 17. SHALL BE ADDED TO TABLE 2.
17. VILLAGE COMMERCIAL DIMENSIONAL REQUI~S.
SETBACKS
Objective: The setbacks have been determined and arranged in such a way as
to promote a quality development which lends itself to the surrounding
community in an unobstructive manner.
Recommended guideline:
Front setbacks for structures along Route 114 shall be a minimum of
50', all of which shall be used as an effective visual buffer. No
parking shall be allowed within that 50' buffer. Any roadways or
drives within that 50' buffer shall be as necessary for access only.
Side and rear setbacks shall be a minimum of 25' with the first 10'
remaining as an effective visual buffer. When adjacent to residential
districts the minimum setback shall be 40' with the first 25'
remaining as a buffer. The Planning Board may allow the minimum
setback adjacent to a residential district to be reduced to 25'
provided that the maximmn height of the proposed structure be 25' not
to exceed one story. Further, for every 1' that the structure is
moved closer to the residential property line the maximu/n allowed
height of the structure shall be reduced by 1'. (Diagram 1) No
parking shall be allowed within the side or rear setback. Any
roadways or drives within those setbacks shall be as necessary for
access only.
Article 4. To see if the Town will vote to add to Section 8.4 of the
Zoning Bylaw, Screening and Landscaping Requirements for Off-Street
Commercial and Industrial Districts, Paragraph 6, to read as follows:
Petition of the Planning Board
Voted unanimously to adopt.
Explanation: To place changes to the Village Commercial Dimensional
Requirements in the proper Section of the Zoning Bylaw.
********* SECTION 8.4 SHAIJ, BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
PARAGRAPH 6. SHALL BE ADDED TO SECTION 8.4 AND READS AS FOLLOWS:
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6. VILLAGE COMMERCIAL DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS.
In the Village Commercial Zoning District the following requirements shall
be adhered to. The following requirements are only to be placed upon the
Village Commercial Zoning District and shall tal~e the place of the
preceding regulations found in paragraphs 1-5.
SCREENING
Objective: Due to the high aesthetic standards to which the
Architecture shall be made to conform, the main purpose of the screening
shall be to screen the parking and other accessory structures which may be
a part of the development. The Planning Board may require any additional
screening as may be reasonably required.
Recommended guidelines:
Ail buffer zones must be designed by a registered Landscape Architect,
or other professional as approved by the Planning Board.
The Planning Board recommends that materials to be used in the buffer
include but not be limited to the following material:
Natural/existing vegetation, natural topography, berms, stone walls,
fences, deciduous and coniferous shrubs/trees, perenials~ annuals,
pedestrial scale walkways, gazebos and other landscape material as it
addresses the aesthetic quality of the site. The final approval of
all material used within the buffer zone shall be at the discretion of
the Planning Board.
Parking Lots containing 10 or more spaces shall be required to provide
one tree for every five spaces. Ail trees shall be a deciduous mix of
at least 2.5 inch caliper when planted. Native trees and shrubs shall
be planted wherever possible, in order to capture the "spirit of the
locale" through indigenous species (such as lilac, viburnum, day
lilies, ferns, red twig dogwood, oak, maple, sycamore, linden,
hawthorne, birch, shadbush, etc.)
In instances where healthy plant material exists on a site prior to
its development, in part or in whole, for purpose of off street
parking or other vehicular use areas, the Planning Board may adjust
the application of the above mentioned standards to allow credit for
such plant material if, in its opinion, such an adjustment is in
keeping with and will preserve the intent of these standards.
As each site is different it is difficult to provide strict guidelines
and regulations as to the amount of screening to be appropriate for
any given site. With this in mind, the Planning board will review
each site extensively to assure it is in harmony with the general
purpose and intent of this section of the bylaw.
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Article 5. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Bylaw,
Section 8.1(13), Parking Requirements as they relate to the Village
Commercial Zoning District. Paragraph 13 to read as follows:
Petition of the Planning Board
Voted unanimously to adopt.
Explanation: To place changes to the Village Commercial Dimensional
Requirements in the proper Section of the Zoning Bylaw.
THE FOLLOWING FOOTNOTE SHALL BE AMENDED AS FOLLOWS:
(SECTION 8.1 (13))
13. VILLAGE COMMERCIAL DIMENSIONALREQUIRJQ4FAF~S.
PARKING
Objective: To produce parking which is aesthetically pleasing, well
screened, accessible and broken into smaller parcels that may directly and
adequately service adjacent structures.
Recommended guidelines:
A minimum of 5% landscaping and green space must be provided for in
all parking areas. This 5% is not intended to
include the buffer zones, but shall include all internal landscaped
islands in the parking areas.
No single section of parking may contain more than 25% of the total
proposed parking spaces or more than 50 spaces, whichever is less. As
a method of division, 6' wide parking lot islands shall be installed
to provide the proper break between adjacent parking lots. for
projects which require less than 50 spaces in total, the Planning
Board may allow all 50 spaces to be located together if an effective
visual buffer is provided.
Each landscaped island must be 6' in width a the minimum.
locations where the possibility exists to enlarge the entire island or
portions thereof, the Planning Board would recommend that such
measures be taken.
In all instances where natural topography lends itself to the
screening of these parking areas it shall be left in its natural
state. The Planning Board may at their discretion require additional
screening at the owners expense.
Parking lots shall be provided only at the side or to the rear of the
buildings. The Planning Board may, at their discretion, allow up to
50 spaces, or 25% of the total parking, whichever is greater, to be
located to the front of the structure as long as all other dimensional
criteria are adhered to.
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The Planning Board shall have the discretion to allow between 4 - 6
parking spaces per 1000 square feet of Gross Floor Area for retail
development in the Village Commercial District.
Article 6. To see if the Town will vote to Amend Section 4.125 of the
Zoning Bylaw (Residential 6 District) by adding paragraph, 22. Townhouses
to allow the following uses:
22. Townhouses
and to further amend Table 2 of the Zoning Bylaw (Residential 6 District)
as follows:
Dwelling unit - Density Maximum/acre - 12/acre
Petition of Joan E. Redman and others
Rejected - 149 Voted Yes; 219 Voted No.
Article 7. Fiscal Year 1990 Budget Transfers. To see if the Tow~
will vote to transfer certain funds from the unexpended balances of the
following articles:
ATM'86. Art.
ATM'85, Art.
ATM'86, Art.
ATM'88, Art.
ATM'88, Art.
ATM'87, Art.
ATM'79, Art.
ATM'87, Art.
ATM'86, Art.
ATM'88, Art.
ATM'87, Art.
ATM'87, Art.
~23 - Longevity Pay $2,100.00
#60 - Street Lighting 3,342.93
#45 - Charter Implementation 173.59
#6 - Officer Protection Program 2.86
#3 Fire Truck Purchase 121.00
#70 - Equipment Rental - DPW 777.00
#65 - Landfill Study - DPW 1,269.90
#71 - Truck - DPW 16.60
#93 - Hazardous Waste Disposal 65.64
#10 - Seasonal Decorations 590.60
#79 - Seasonal Decorations 157.50
#44 - Transportation Study 1,316.36
in the amount of $9,933.98 and to be added to the following accounts as
VOTED under Article #1 of the October 5, 1989 Special Town Meeting:
Line 1: Town Manager - Expenses $ 101.05
Line 2: Division of Finance - Expenses 4,962.23
Line 15: Community Center - Expenses 161.70
Line 16: Police Department - Expenses 2,116.31
Line 21: Board of Health - Expenses 400.00
Line 23: Animal Inspector - Salaries & Wages 141.84
Line 26: Water Supply & Distribution - Expenses 25.00
Line 44: Insurance General 575.00
Line 46: Special Legal 1,450.85
being the sum of $9,933.98
Voted unanimously to adopt.
Petition of the Town Manager
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Article 8. Ceaeral Appropriation A~ticle £o~ Fiscal Yea~ lggl. To
see if the Town will vote to reduce the appropriation of funds previously
voted under Article 13 of the 1990 Annual Town Meeting Warrant, and to
establish the amount(s) of such reduction(s), or to take any other action
relative thereto.
DEPARTMENT
ANNUAL TOWN HT6. FY '91 BI) OF SELECTT'IEN FY '91
APPROPRIATIONS AppR(XORIATION ~COI'41"IENDATIONS ADVISORY BOARD
ART. el$~ HAY, 90 I~0UCTIONS AS Al'tENDED REC(]tIUENOATIONS
GENERAL 6OVERNNENT
TOIINI PIANA6ER & BOARD 8f SELECITIEN
- includes Personnel (Salaries & Expenses)
SALARIES $1 § 1,745.05 $0,00
EXPENSES $51,200,00 $0.00
OUT C~ STATE TRAVEL $1,500.00 S0.CIO
ACCOUNTANT
SALARIES $gg356.00 $0.00
EXPENSES $12,775.00 $0.00
TOWN MOOERATOR
SALARIES $200.0O $0.00
ADVISORY BOARD
SALARIES S0.00 $0.00
EX~N~S $4,000.00 $0
LE6AL AND AUDIT
SALARIES $0.0O $0.00
EXPENSES $g5,000.0O $0.00
UNCLASSIFIED
EXPENSES $162,50O.00 $0.00
$161 745,05
$51,200.00
$1~S00.00
$g9.738.0o
$12,775,00
S20O.00
$0.0O
$4,000,00
S0.00
$95,000.00
$162.500.00
$261,683.05
$325,475.00
~588,658.05
ADI~INISTRATION AND FINANCE
TREASURY
- Includes Assessing & Collection (Salaries & Expenses)
SALARIES $306,~ 17.95 $0.00
EXPENSES $164,692.0O ($5,000.00)
$306.317.95
$159,692.00
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FY 91 FY ~JI FY 91
OEPARTI~NT DEPARTHENT 8D OF SELECTHEN AOVISC~Y BOARO
REQUESTS RECOI~IIENDATIONS REC~NOATIONS
ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE (cea'd)
TOWN CLERIC
SALARIES $47,171.0O
EXPENSES $4g,900.00
DEBT REDEMPTION
EXPENSES $1 ,.520,000.00
INTERE,~T ON DEBT
EXPENSES $ i ,62,5,292,12
EttPLOYEE BENEFITS
EXPENSES $2,§45,05§.00
~ENERAL INSURANCE
EXPENSES $600,000.00
TOTAL - ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE
SALARIES $;55`5,488.95
EXPENSES $6,402~g40.12
$61756,429,07
$0.00 $,47,171.00
$0.00 $,4g,g00.00
$0,00 $1,320,000.00
($60,000.00)
$ 1,56,3,292,12
$0.00 $2,64§,056.00
$0.00 $600,000.00
tO.O0
(165,000.001
(t65,000.001
$353,488,95
$61357,940,12
$6,691,429.07
PUBLIC SAFETY
POLICE OEPARTI"IENT
SALARIES $1,666,48g.00 ($25,000.001 $1,641,489.00
EXPENSES $269.000.00 ($1t,000.001
OUT OFSTATETRAVEL $0,00 $0.00 $0.00
FIRE DEPARTIIENT
SALARIES $2.097,490.00 $0.00
EXPENSES $14.%168.00
OUT OF STATE TRAVEL $0.00 $0.00
CIVIL DEFEI~SE
SALARIES
EXPENSES
TOTAL - PUBLIC SAFELY
· "SALARIES
EXPENSES
OUT C~ STATE TRAVEL
$2,097,490.00
$137,86800
$o.oo
$,5,71,5.00 $0.00
$4,825.00 ($1,000.001 $3,825.00
$3,767,692.00 ($25,000.00) $3,742,692.00
$,418,99,5.00 (S 19,;~00.001 $`5599,69`5.00
$o.oo $o.oo $o,oo
$4,186,685.00 (S44~,500.001 $4,142,,585.00
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ANNUAL T0~A4 MTG, FY ~J 1 8D OF SELECTHEN FY ~J1
OEPARTHENT
APPROI~IATION5 APPROPRIATION RECOMMENDATIONS ADVISORY 80A~D
ART. '13r MAY, ~0 P~DUCTIONS AS AMENDED I~COMMENDATIONS
EBUCATION
SCHOOL OEPARTHENT
SALARIES $11,416,4;56,00
EXPENSE5 S3.684,6§7.00
UNALLOCAT~D
6R. LAW. RE6. VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
ASSESSMENT $ 180,645.00
50.00 $ 11,416,436.00
$0,00 $3,684,687
(5280,000.00) (I280,000.00)
$0,00 $180,645.00
SCHOO~ BUILDING COHMITTEE
EXPENSES $8,715.12
$0.O0 58,715.12
TOTAL - EDUCATION
SALARIES $11,416,4,36.00 $0.00 $11.416.4,36.00
EXPENSES $3,874,047,12 $0.00 $3,874,047.12
UNALLOCA ]'ED $0.00 (~;280~000.00) ($280,000.00)
$15.290.485.12 (5280.000.00) $15,010.483.12
PUBLIC
D.P.W. - ADMINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS
- includes Sb'eet MainL. Refuse Col,. Tree. Pks. & Ornd$. Pub. Bldgs. (Salaries & Expenses)
SALARIES Sg4g,042.00 ($63,350.00) 5885,692.00
EXPENSES $1,167,220.00 (S70.200.00) $ 1,097,020.00
OUT C~ STATE TRAVEL $0.0o $0.00 $0,00
O. P. W. - WATER DEPARTllENT
SALARIES $345,174.00 ($ 10.000.00] $335.174.00
EXPEflSES $418,000,00 ($25,750,00) $394,250.00
OUT Oi: STATE TRAVEL $0.00 50.00 $0,00
O. P.W.- SE~/I~R DEPARmENT
SALARIES S45,668.00 $0.00 $45,668.00
EXPENSES $28.750.00 (S6,000.00) 122,750.00
O. P.W.- GR. LAid. SANITARY DISTRICT
ASSESSMENT $875,000.00 ($110,000.00)
$765,000.00
D. P. W. - SNO~ REMOVAL
SALARIES $50,100.00 $0,00 $30,100.00
EXPENSES 594,100.00 50,00 $94,100,00
158
DEPARTtlENT
ANNUAL TOWN HT6, FY ~)1 EtD OF SELECTMEN FY 'gl
APPROPRIATIONS APPROPRIATION RECOtltlENDATIO~ ADVISORY BOARD
ART, ~l~r HAY~ ~JO I~OLICTIONS AS AIIENDED RECOPIHENDATIOI~,
PUBLIC
TOTAL - PUBLIC ~toNKS
SALARIES S 1,36g,g84.00 ($73,350.00) $ t,2g6,634.00
EXPENSES I2,583,070,00 (S209,g50.00) $2,375,120,00
our OF SrA rE T VEL tO.O0 0,00 to.o0
s3,g53,054.00 (~283~$00.00) ~3,66g~754.00
AND COffHU#ITY OEYEI. OlaI~#T
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
- Includes Con. Comm. & Bd of Appeals (Salaries & Expenses)
SALARIES $195,503.05 ($25,000,00) $170,503
EXPENSES S24,135,00 ($8,500.00) $15,635,00
OUT OF STATE TRAVEL $0,00 $0.00 $0.00
BUILDIN6 DEPARTHENT
- Includes Sealer of Wetgh[s/Heasures & Animal Ireoect,. (Salaries & Expenses]
SALARIES $125,815.00 $0.00 $125,8 I;~.00
EXPENSES $10,075.00 (I3,000.00) $7,075.00
INOUSTRIAL DEVELOPHENT COI~IIS$1ON
I3,000.00
($ 1,500,00) $ 1,500,00
TOTAL - PLANNIN6 & C0tllt, OEVEL.
SALARIES S;521,316.0~ ($25,000,00) S296,316,05
EXPENSES 137,210.~ ($13,000.00) 124~I0.00
~T ~ 5TA~ ~VEL $0.~ $0.~ $0.~
. $3~,526,05 ($~,~0.00) $~20,526.05
HUt'IAN SERVICES
HEALTH DEPAR1TIENT
SALARIES $50,5;~7.00 $0,00 $$0,5.~7,00
EXPENSES $23,500,00 $0.00 $23,500.00
COUNCIL ON A61N6
SALARIES $~6,$79.79 SO.iX) 166,379,79
EXPENSES $20,57g.00 $0,00 $20,879.00
YOUTH SERVICES
SALARIES $48,500,00 $0.00 $48,500.00
EXPENSES $29.570.00 ($5,000,00) S24,570.00
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DEPARTI~NT
ANNUAL TC/WN HTG, FY '91 BD O~ SELECTffEN FY '91
APPROPRIATIONS N:q3ROPfllATION RECOI'I~NOATIONS ADVISORY BOARD
ART. d'13~ HAY~ '90 I~DLICTIONS AS ArtEIdDED RECG-iMENDATIONS_
flUIIAN SERVICES (con'L)
VETERANS SERVICES
- includes ~aves Registration (Salaries & E~enses)
SALARIES $400.O0
EXPENSES $15,550.00
C~lltlNITY CENTER
SALARIES :t2,265,00
EXPENSES $4,700 An
$0.00 $4O0,O0
:t0.00 $13.550,00
$0,O0 $2,285.O0
$0 O0 $4,700.00
STEVENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
SALARIES $250,38200 ($12,400.00) $237,982,00
EXPENSES :t78,723,00 :tO,O0 :t78,723.o0
I~.CREATION
SALARIES $2;5,800.O0
EXPENSES $11,700.O0
HISTORICAL C{~'H"IISSION
EXPENSES $600.00
COl~lSSl~ (~i DISABILITY ISSUES
EXPENSES :t 1,200.00
TOTAL - HUMAN SERVICES
$0.00 :t23,8o0,00
S0.00 $ 11,700.00
$0.00 :t600.00
:tO.O0 $1,200,00
SALARIES $442,283.79 ($12,400.00) :t429,883.Tg
EXPENSES f~ 184~122,00 (~5~000,00) ~ 179,122,00
$626,405.79 (~ 17.400.00) S609,005.79
SlII'ff'IAR¥
SALARIES $ 17,932.885.84
EXPENSES $ 13,825,857~24
OUT OF STATE TRAVEL $ 1,500.00
UNALLOCATED tO,O0
GRAND TOTAL
$31,760,241
(:t 155,750.00) :t 17,797,
(S312,250,00) $15,515,607.24
tO,00 $1.500,00
(:~280,000.00) (~280,000.00)
(~728,000.O0) ~3h032,241
Petition of the Town Manager
;oted by a majority to adopt this article as amended; Under Education
School Department Unallocated, change FY 91 Appropriation Reductions
Erom $ 280,000 to $ 150,000.
275 Yes, 195 No.
160
Article 9. Elementary School at Calzetta Farm Site. /To~es if the
Town will ~q~aise and appropriate, transfer from available ~nds,~or
borrow unde_r the. pro--ns of M.G.L. ch. 44, the sum of $10,6(~0,0~0 or ~ny/
other sum for the purpo~.of constructing and equipping a ne~-~elementa~
school, including any necessary additional architectural services, to/~
located at~ the. Ca.lz~etta Far. site, to authoriz~ ~ $c~ool B~,din'~
Committee to enter into any contr~ts or to take any\o~e~k_~tion nec%~sar~
to carry ou~t t~he purposes, o.f this ~ject, and that %Mis action be s~je~t
to approva.1 of state rei. mburseme_nt ~ Massachusetts Board/~f~Educ~tion,
with any b.or o ' g to b o tingen ,upon approval of tan'i' d tional
assessment in_real estate and personal~roperty taxes in ~he~ amount of
$125,000 for ~~ng the gen~l operating budf~t~for Fiscal
Year 1992 und~ions of M.G.L. Ch.X~9, Sec. 2lC(g); or to take
any other action relative thereto.
Petition of the Board ot~f~l~ftmen
Voted to take no action on this article.
~ticle 10. Stevens Memorial Library Renovations. To see if the town
will vb~, to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or
borrow und~the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 44~_the sum of $2,600,000 or any
oth?~r, sum fo.~he purpose of securing .~rk~xdrawings, construction an
addition_, and r~m~vating the Stevens MemOrial Bjbrary, to authorize
library Board of Tr~tees to enter ~knto an~ontr~cts of to take any other
acti?n..necess~ary ~to c~w~y out the pu~f\~is ~roject, and to ~tho~ze
the Library _Board of Tr~tees to appl~l forka~d~end any federal ~/Ftate
grants or other assistanceXxfor this pr6~ect,~uch sum to be reduced ~ what
amounts., if any, are~ receded from Itate-or federal gran~s,/~h~_any
borrowing to be contingent u~n approval of an additional a~se$~ent in
real esta~roper~ taxes% in the amo~x~of $75,~ for the
purpose of funding the general ope~ting budget for \Fis'~l Y~ar 1992 under
the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 59, Sec,~,,21C(g), or to\tak~x~n~ other action
relative thereto. ~ /
Petition of t~ard of ~/ectmen
Voted~ o_n _this a_rticle .' ~
Article 11 Acqu~ a New Fire Truck. ToOtsie if the Town
will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available ds, or
borrow under the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 44, $166,490 or any other sum to
purchase a fire engine to replace Engine 2; or to take any other action
relative thereto.
Petition of the Town Manager / ~,.~
Voted unanimously to adopt this article and to raise this amount($ 55.49~
from Stabilization Fund and $ 111.000 to be bonded. · ....... /
Article 12. State Highway Aid - Chapter 90. To see if the Town will
vote to appropriate $160,467 for M.G.L. Chapter 90, Road Repairs, and to
meet the funding of the article, allow the Treasurer, with the approval of
the Board of Selectmen, to borrow $160,467 of Chapter 90. Highway Funds, in
anticipation of State reimbursement under M.G.L. Chapter 44, Section 6A.
Petition of the Town Manager
Voted unanimously to adopt this article.
161
Article 13. Architectural Fees for Schools. To see if the Town will
vote to rescind the action taken under Article nineteen of the 1989 Annual
Town Meeting or to take any other action.
Petition of the School Committee
Voted to take no action on this article.
Article l&. Water Treatment Plant Granular Activated Carbon
Replacement Fund. To see if the Town will vote to rescind the vote of
Article #14 of the 1990 Annual town Meeting, which established a Reserve
Fund and raised and appropriated $170,000 for said fund, or to take any
other action relative thereto.
Petition of the Town Manager
Voted unanimously to adopt this article.
Article 15. Fiscal Year 1991 Budget Transfers. To see what sums the
Town will vote to transfer into various line items of the Fiscal Year 1991
operating budget from other line items of said budget and from other
available funds; or to take any other action relative thereto.
Petition of the Town Manager
Voted unanimously to adopt this article.
Meeting was dissolved on January 29, 1992, at 8:55 PM.
ATTEST: A True Copy Daniel Long, Town Clerk
The Dizzy Bridge
162
Annual Town Meeting
TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
ANNUAL TOWN MEETING - MAY 6, 1991
In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and in compliance with
Chapter 39 of the General Laws, as amended, and o.ur Morth Andover Town Bylaws
and requirements of the Town Charter, the inhabitants the Town of North
Andover who were qualified to vote in Town affairs to met in the North
Andover High School Fietdhouse on Monday, May 6, 1991, at 7:00 p.m., then and
there to act upon the following articles.
The meeting was called to order by Town Moderator Charles A. Salisbury
at 7:05 p.m.
The opening prayer was offered by Father John Deegan, of Merrimack
College~ North Andover, Massachusetts.
Salute to the flag was led by John J. Lyons.
1,478 voters were admitted to the meeting.
VOTED unanimously that this meeting dispense with the reading of the
Warrant, and with the reading of the Constable's Return of Service of that
Warrant. And that the Moderator not be required to read articles of the
warrant verbatim, but be allowed to refer to articles by number and by
subject matter.
ARTICLE 1. ANNUAL TOWN ELEGTION. The election of Town Officers
appearing on the ballot have already been acted upon at the Annual Town
Election on March 4, 1991.
Board of Selectmen
Acting Town Clerk Karen A. Robertson announced results of the election.
No action required.
ARTICLE 2. REPORT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES. To see if the Town
will vote to accept the reports of receipts and expenditures as presented by
the Selectmen in the 1990 Annual Town Report,
Board of Selectmen
VOTED unanimously to adopt Article 2 as printed in the warrant.
ARTICLE 3. COMPENSATION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS. To see if the Town will
vote to fix the salary and compensation of the elected officers of the Town,
as provided by Section 108 of Chapter 41 of the General Laws as follows; or
to take any other action relative thereto:
Board of Selectmen/Licensing Commissioners,
each per annum
Chairman, Board of Selectmen, per annum
$2,000
3OO
163
Moderator
For each Annual Town Meeting
For each Special Town Meeting
100
50
Board of Selectmen
VOTED unanimously to adopt Article 3 as printed in the warrant.
ARTICLE 4. TREA~uR~RAIFI~ORIZATIONS. To see if the Town will vote to
authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow in
anticipation of the revenue for the next fiscal year, pursuant to Sections 4
and 17 of Chapter 44 of the General Laws; and to see if the Town will vote to
authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to enter into
written agreement to obtain banking services from banking institutions in
return for maintaining on deposit in said institutions specified amounts of
the funds of the Town, pursuant to Section 53F of said Chapter 44; or to take
any other action relative thereto.
Board of Selectmen
VOTED unanimously to adopt Article 4 as printed in the warrant.
ARTICLE 5. INTEREST ON DEBT TRANS~a(. To see if the Town will vote to
transfer certain funds from the unexpended balance of Article 26 of the 1988
Annual Town Meeting, being $60,250 to Article 13, Interest on Debt-Expenses
of the 1990 Annual Town Meeting, or take any other action relative thereto.
Director of Finance
VOTED unanimously to adopt Article 5 as printed in the warrant.
ARTICLE 6. FISCAL YF~AR 1991 BUDGET TRANSFERS. To see what sums the
Town will vote to transfer into various line items of the Fiscal Year 1991
operating budget from other line items of sai~ budget and from other
available funds; or to take any other action relative thereto.
Board of Selectmen
VOTED to transfer certain funds, as noted under Article 13 of the May 7,
1990, Annual Town Meeting and as amended under Article #8 of the January 29,
1991, Special Town Meeting, from the unexpended balances of:
General Insurance - Expenses $ 87,850
Employee Benefits - Expenses 49,000
Public Works - Expenses 48,900
Town Manager Salaries 5,000
being a sum of $ 190,750 to be added to the following accounts:
Fire Department Salaries $ 37,000
Interest on Debt - Expenses 136,850
Legal and Audit Expenses 5,000
Advisory Board - Expenses 3,900
Yeterans Services - Expenses 9,000
Treasury - Expenses 5,000
164
ARTICLE 7. G~.m~.AL APPROPRIATION ARTICLE FOK FISCAL YEA~ 1992. To see
what action the Town will take as to the budget recommendat£ons of the Board
of Selectmen for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1991, and ending June 30,
1992; or to take any other action relative thereto.
Board of Selectmen
FY '91 FY '92 FY '92 FY '92
DEPARTMENT BUDGET DEPARTMENT BD OF SELECTMEN ADVISORYBOARD
REQUESTS RECOMMENDATIONS RECOHHENDATIONS
6ENERAL 6OVERNHENT
TO~ I"IANA6ER & BOARD OF SELECTMEN
~ Inc!udes Personnel (Salaries & Expenses)
SALARIES $158,410.41
EXPENSES $54,400,00
OUT OF STATE TRAVEL $ 1,500,00
$143,619,74 $130,040.00 $130.040,00
$48,550.00 $42,300.00 $42,30000
$0,00 $0.00 $0.00
Tt ACCOUNTANT
SALARIES $101,788.00 $105,633.00 $105,633.00 $105,633.00
EXPENSES $12,775.00 $9,0;~0.00 $6,880,00 $6,880,00
1-O~N I'IO~ERATOR
SALARIES $200.00
$200,00 $200.00 $200,00
BOARD
SALARIES $0,00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
EXPENSES $4,000,00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00 $4,000.00
AND AItOIT
SALARIES $0.00
EXPENSES $95,000.00
$0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$gs,o00.O0 $95,000.00 $95,000.00
UNCLASSIFIED
EXPENSES $31,431.77 $12,000.00 $1,200.00 $1,200.00
TOirAI. -- G£NERAL 60V£RNI'I£#['
SALARIES $257,398,41 $249,452.74 $235,873.00 $235,873.00
EXPENSES $197,606,77 $168,580.00 $149,380.00 $149,380.00
OUTOFSTATE TRAVEL $1,500,00 ~0.00 $0.00 $0.00
$456:505,18 $418,0~2.74 $385~253.00 $385,253.00
ADHINISTRAIION AND FINANCE
TREASURY
- includes Assessing & Collection (Salaries & Expenses)
SALARIES $515,182.57 $307,656,22
EXPENSES $159,692.00 $122,7t0.00
$~26,499,00 $326,499,00
$200,655.00 $200,635.00
165
FY '91 FY '92 FY 92 FY '92
DEPARTHENT BUD6ET DEPARTMENT BD OF SELECTMEN ADVISORY BOARD
REOCJESTS RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMIdENDATIONS
ADfllNISTRATION AND FINANCE (con'd}
TOWN CLERK
SALARIES $47,807.80 $49,810 36 $50,6;5~ ,00 $50,631.00
EXPENSES $49,900.00 $51,150.00 $47,700.00 $47,700,00
DEBT REDEHPTION
EXPENSES $1 ,~20,000.00 $ t ,606,000.00 $1,606,000.00 $ t ,606,000.00
$2,320,221,08 $2,320,221,08
$2,81o,9.s4,oo
oo,ooo.oo $6oo,ooo.oo
INTEREST ON DEBT
EXPENSES ~ $2,320,221.08
E"PI. OYEE BENEFIT.S,.¢' ~ %
eENE~AL iNSURANC~ % / ~
SALARIES $562,990.37 $~57,4fi6.58 $~77,150.00 $577,150.00
EXPENSES $6,~57,940.12 ~7.611,0~5.08 $7,585~510.08 $7,585~510,08
$6,700,9~0.49 $7,968,501.66 $7,962,640.08 $7,962,640.08
PUBLIC SAFETY
POLICE DEPARTHENT
SALARIES $1,697,231 .$0 $1,598,909.00 $ 1,419,098.00 $ 1,419,098.00
EXPENSES $258,000,00 $338.900,00 $255,258,00 $2;~5,258,00
OUT OF STATE TRAVEL $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
FIItE DEPARTIIEN!
SALARIES $2,101,315.46 $1,887,741,00 $1,887,741.00 $1,887,741.00
EXPENSES $ f 37,868.00 $134,246 O0 $1 '21,927.00 $121.927.00
~IT OF STATE TRAVEL $0.00 $0,00 $0,00 $0.00
CIVIL DEFENSE
SALARIES $3,857,05 $3,902.60 $3,903.60 $3,903.60
EXPENSES $3,825,00 $4,825.00 $2,825,00 $2,8o_5.00
TOTAL-PUBLIC SAFELY
SALAPlES $3,802,403 81 $3,490.552 60 $3,310.74260 $3,310,742.60
EXPENSE5 $399,69;3.00 $477,971,00 $;~60,010,00 $360,010.00
OUT OF STATE TRAVEL $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 $0,00
$4,202,096.81 $3,968,523.60 $3,670,752.60 $3,670,752.60
166
FY 91 FY '92 FY ~2 FY .'92
DEPARTMENT BUDGET DEPARTMENT BD ~ SELECTMEN ADVISORY BOARD
RE~ESTS REC~HENDATI~S ~EC~ENDATI~S
[DUCATI~
$CHOIXDEPARTUENT
SALARIES $11,416,436,00 ~12,367,657,00 ~10,237,292,00 $10,29~,292,00
EXPENSES $3,554,687,00 ~t782,8S5.00 $t14t718.00 $3,176.990.00
6R. LAW. P.[& VOCATIONAL SCHOOL
ASSESSMENT $180,645.00
SCHOOL 61III. DIN6 COMMITTEE
EXPENSES $§,715.12
TOTAL - EDUCATION
$146,448.0U 914§,448.00 $14§,448.00
$8,441,00 $8,441.00 $8,441.00
SALARIES $11,416,4~6,00 912,367,657.00 910237,292.00 910,295,292,00
EXPENSES $3,724047,12 $3~9;~7~.724,00 t~%2981607.00 ~;5,$3 I~879.00
$ 151140~483,12 $16,$05~381,00 ~ 15~5351899.00 $ 13,625~171.00
D,P,W, - ADHINISTRATION AND OPERATIONS
- ir~c. iudes SLreet i'laint., Refuse Col., Tree, Pks, & 6rnds, Pul). Bldgs. (Salaries & Expenses)
SALARIES $914,4:~ 128 $882,574.00 $758,678.00
EXPENSES $ 1,097,020.00 $ 1,054,750.00 $ 1,052,900.00
OUT OF STATE TRAVEL $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
D. P. W. - WA[ER DEPARTHENT
SALARIES $3,~17,508.00
EXPENSES' $394.250.00
OUT OIT STATE TRAVEL $0,00
$758,678,00
$1,052~00.00
$0.00
D. P. W. - SEWER DEPARTMENT
SALARIES 947,061.00
EXPENSES $22,750 00
$377,027,00 $264,400~0 $264,400.00
$458,950,00 $452,700,00 $452,700,00
$0.00 $0.00 90.00
$47,610~0 $120,515.00 $120,515.00
$18,85000 $16,60000 $16,600.00
$851.000,00
D. P.W.- 6R. LAW. SANITARY DISTRICT
ASSESSMENT $760,000.00 $760,000.00
$50,000.00
994,200,00
D. P.W.- SNOW REHOVAL
SALARIES S~0,100,00 $30,100.00
EXPENSES $94100.00 994,100.00
$851,000.00
350,000.00
$94,200.00
167
FY 9! FY 92 FY .~2 FY .~2
DEPARTMENT BUDGET DEPARTHENT BD OF SELECTMEN ADVISORY BOARD
REQUESTS P£COMHENDAT~ONS RECOMMENDATIONS
PUBLIC WORKS (con't)
TOTAL - PUBLIC WORKS
SALARES $1 ,$$8,900 28 $1,$57,311.00 $ I, 173,593.00 $1,173,59;5.00
EXPENSES $2,368,120.00 $2,386,650,00 $2,467,400.00
~T ~ STATE mAVEL $0,00 t0.00 $0,00
~,707,020.28 $~,723,96 t .00 ~3,640,993.00 ~3,640,99~.00
PLANNING AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
-includes Con. Comm.& BdofAppeats(Salaries & Expenses)
SALARIES $174,757.94 $~77,$61,41 $110,684.00
EXPENSES $15,635.00 $18,225.00 $9,67~.00
OUT OF SlATE fRAVEL tO,gO $0,00 $0,00
BUILDING DEPAOTMENT
-includes Sealer ofWeights/Measures & An~mallnspect.(Salarles & Expenses)
SALARIES $130,772.88 $114,036,88 $117,940.32
EXPENSES $7,075.00 $8,825.00 $5.650.00
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
EXPENSES
$166,684.00
$9,673.00
$o.oo
TOTAl. - PLANNING & COHM, DEVEL,
$117,940.32
$5,650.00
$3,000.00 $1,500.00 $1,500.00
SALARIES $505,510.§2 $291,598.29 $228,624.32 ' $284,624,52
EXPENSES $24,210.00 $30,050,00 $16,823.00 $16,823,00
OUTOFSTATETRAVEL $0.00 20,00 S0,00 ~0.00
~329,720.82 ~321~6,48,29 $2,45~447,52 $301~447.32
HUMAN SERVICES
HEALTH DEPARTMENT
SALARIES $54~32,60 $66,716.00 $59,216~0
EXPENSES $33,500,00 $39,200.00 S29,900.00
COUNCIL ONAGIN6
SALARIES $b8,702,78 $69,~93.00 $69,593.00
EXPENSES $20,579.00 $15,926.00 $12,596.00
$59216,00
$29,900.00
$69,393.00
$12,596,00
SERVICES
SALARIES $49,760.00 $48,500,00 $46,000,00 $46,000.00
EXPENSES $24,57000 $21,76300 $9,860,00 $g,860.00
168
FY 91 FY ~)2 FY ~;2 FY 92
DEPARTMENT BUD(~T DEPARTMENT BD OF SELECTMEN ADVISORY BOARD
REOUESTS RECOi'IMENDATIOflS RECOI'lf'IENDATIONS
HUMAN ,'~RVICES ((on'l,)
VETERANS SERVICES
- includes Gr~ves Regtsb'aUon (Salaries & Expenses)
SALARIES $400.00 $400.00
EXPENSES $13,5,50.00 $13,550.00
$400.00 $400.00
$12,350.00 $12,350.00
COMI1UNIT¥ CENTER
SALARIES $2,265.00 $2,285.00 $2,285.00
EXPENSES $4,700.00 S4,700.00 $3,950.00
STEVENS MEHGRIAL LIBRARY
SALARIES $237,982.00 $226,894.00 $212,048.00
EXPENSES $97,220.00 $91,484.00 $90,484.00
$2,285.00
$3,950.00
$212,048,00
$g0,484.00
RECREATION
SALARIES $25,800.00 S2;5,800.00 $15,000.00 $15,000.00
EXPENSES $ I t 300.00 $11,700.00 $6,000.00 $6,000.00
HISTORICAL COllMISSI~H
EXPENSES $600.00 $600.00 $600.00
$600.00
FOFAL - HUMAN SERVICES
SALARIES S4;57,562.38 S4~7,988.00 $404,342.00
EXPENSES ~206,419,00 ~Ig8,923.00 $165,740,00
~643,981.58 ~6~6,911.00 ~570,082.00
$404,342.00
~155,740.00
~570,082.00
SUII~ARY
SALARIES $17,921,202,07 $ 18,532,026.21
EXPENSES f 13,258,036.01 $14,810,933.08
OUT OF STAR TRAVEL $ 1,500.00 $0.00
$ $5,gB7,sg6.92
$ 14,043,470,081 .....$ 14,076,742,08~
$o.oo
GRAND TOTAL
$31,180.738.08 $33r~42.959 29 ~ $30~156~339.00
VOTED to adopt the article with the recommendations of the Advisory
Board as presented in the warrant under the column titled "FY '92 Advisory
Board Recommends", with the following changes:
- increase School Depart~lent - Salaries from $10,293,292.00~_,to
$10,353,292.00;
increase Police Department Salaries from $1,419,098 00 to
$1,425,098.00; and ~. ~¢~
increase Police Department - Expenses fr~m-- $235,258.00 to ~' ~'~'~
$269,258.00; ~ ~ ~O~
said changes adjust the FY '92 total appropria~e~s~Z~"~el~e...coiumn tit[ed
"~ '92 Adv[sory ~oard Reco~ends" ~o a Co~a[ o~,256,339~.~
~OTION Co reconsider Article 7 defeated.
ARTICLE 8. SUPPLEMENTAL BUDCETARTICLE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1992. To see if
the Town will Vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to supplement the
monies appropriated under Article 7 of the 1991 Annual Town Meeting (General
Appropriation Article); which sums shall be contingent upon the approval by
the voters of a general override of Proposition 2 1/2, so-called, or take any
other action relative thereto.
Board of Selectmen
BOARD OF SELECTMEN ADVISORY B~IRD
DEPARTMENT NUMBER & NAME SUPPLEIIENTAL BUDGET SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET
RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS
GENERAL C~OVERNMENT
TOWN MANROER & BOARD OF SELECIMEN
- includes Personnel (~laries & Expenses)
SALARIES
EXPENSES
$2,170
$12,000
TOWN ACCOUNTANT
SALARIES
EXPENSES
$~1,367
$o
UNCLAS,Sl f I ED
EXPENSES
$75,000
TOTAL--6ENERALGOYERNMENT
SALARIES
EXPENSES
TOTAL
$6,537
$87,000
$93,537
PUBLIC ,SAFETY
POLICE DEPARTMENI
SALARI ES
EXPENSES
$302,703
$o
$213,574
$15,941
$o
$953
$516,277
$16~894
$533~171
FIRE DEPARTMENT
SALARIES
EXPENSES
CIVIL DEFENSE
SALARIES
EXPENSES
TOTAL - PUBLIC SAFETY
~ALARIES
EXPENSES
TOTAL
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$2,170
$12,ooo
$4,367
$o
$75,000
$~,,,$37
$_87,000
$93,$S7
$302,703
$o
$213,$7~
$15,9~1
$o
$9s3
$516,277
$16,894
$533,171
BOARD OF SELECTMEN AD¥1SORY BOARD
DEPARTMENT NUMBER & NAME SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET .SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET
RECOMMENDATIONS RECOMMENDATIONS
EDUCATION
.SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
SALARIES $ I,I 79,144 $1,179,144
EXPENSES $390,969 $390,969
TOTAL - EDUCATION
t~LARIES $1,179,144 $I,179,144
EXPENSES $390,969 $390,969
TOTAL $1,570,113 $1,570,113
PUBLIC WORKS
DPW - REFUSE DISPOSAL
SALARIES
EXPENSE$
TOTAL - PUBLIC WORKS
$0 $0
$132,472 $132,472
SALARIES $0 $0
EXPENSE5 $132,472 $ t 32,472
TOTAL $ 132,472 $ 132,472
PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNING DEPARTMENT
- includes Con, Corem. & Bd. of Appeals (Salaries& Expenses)
,SALARIES $63,420
EXPENSES $6,597
$63,420
$6,597
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
..SALARIES $12,638 $12,638
EXPENSES $1,622 $1,622
TOTAL - PLANNING & COMM. OEVEL.
.SALARIES $76,058 $76,058
EXPENSES $8,219 $8,,219
TOTAL $84,277 $84,277
HUMAN SERVICES
COUNCIL ON AGING
~LARiES $2,639 $2,6~9
EXPENSES $4,654 $4,654
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BOARD OF SELECTMEN ADVI,SORY BOARD
DEPARTHENT NUHBER & NAHE SUPPLEHENTAL BUDGET SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET
REOOMMENDATIONS REOOMMENDATIONS
HUMAN ~ERYICES (c~n't.)
YOUTH SERVICES
SALARIES $0 $0
EXPENSES $5,t40 $5,140
VETERANS BENEFITS
SALARIES $0 $0
EXPENSES $1,200 $ I ,200
COMI1UNITY CENTER
SALARIES $0 $0
EXPENSES $750 $750
.STEVENS HEHORIAL
LIBRARY
SALARIES $32,670 $32,670
EXPENSES $0 $0
TOTAL - HUHAN SERVICES
SALARIES $35,$09 $35,309
EXPENSES $ I 1,744 $11,744
TOTAL $47,053 $ 47,053
SUHMARY
SALARIES $1,613,;~25 $ ~ ,813,325
EXPENSE~ $647,298 $647,298
TOTAL - ARHCLE ~8 $2,460,62~ $2,460,62~
PLUS:
TOTAL BUDOET - ARTICLE ~7
TOTAL - APPROPRIATIONS
$30,011,067
$32,471,690
$30,156,339
$32,616,962
Tax Rote Impact: This article would incre~ your base $ I ,000 tax bill
by $123 annually,
VOTED to adopt the article with the recommendations of the Advisory
Board as presented in the warrant under the column titled "Advisory Board
Supplemental Budget Recommendations", with the following amendments:
- decrease School Department - Salaries from $1,179,144.00 to
$1,123,144.00; an~5~
- decrease Planning~Department - Salaries from $63,420.00 to
said changes adjust th~.~Articl~ #8 Supplemental appropriations under che
column titled "Advzsory Board Supplemental Budget Recommendations to a tota
of $2,348,623.00 and adjust FY '92 total appropriations (including Article #7
as voted) to a total of $32,604,962, which sums shall he contingent upon the
approval by the voters of a general override of Proposition 2 1/2, so-called.
~OTION to reconsider Article 8 defeated.
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ARTICLE 9. SUPPLEMENTAL BUD~ETARTICLE FOR FISCAL YEAP, 1992. To see if
the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to supplement the
monies appropriated under Articles 7 and 8 of the 1991 Annual Town Meeting
(General Appropriation Article); which sums shall be contingent upon the
approval by the voters of a general override of Proposition 2 1/2, so called,
or take any other action relative thereto.
Board of Selectmen
DEPARTMENT NUMBER & NAME SUPPLEHENTAL BUDOET SUPPLEMENTAL BUDOET
RECOMMENDATIONS
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
IOWN I~ANAGER & BOARD OF ,SELECTI'IEN
- includes Personnel (Salaries & Expenses)
SALARIES $18,41 0
EXPENSES $1 O0
OUT OF STATE TRAVEL $1 ,$00
$18,410
$100
$1,500
3_o_!_A.L =_ .9.E NE U_[_m
SALARIES $18,410 $18,410
XPENSE.S $1 oo $
OUT OF GMAT[ TRAVEL $1,$00 $1 ,$00
TOTAL $20,010 $20,010
ADrlINISTRATION AND FINANCE
TREASURY
- includes Assessing & Collection (Salaries & Expenses)
SALARIE3 $0
EXPENSES $21,000
TOTAL - ADHINISTRATION AND FINANCE
PUBLIC ,SAFETY
$0
$21,000
,SALARIES $0 $0
EXPENSES $21,000 $21,000
TOTAL $21,000 $21,000
$71,756
$64,887
POLICE DEPARTHENT
SALARIES
EXPENSES
FIRE DEPARTMENT
$71,736
$64,887
SALARIES $208,064 $208,064
EXPEN,SE$ $12,38t $12,381
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ARTICLE ~9 ADVISORY BOARD
DEPARTMENT NUMBER & NAME SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET
RECOMMENDATIONS
CIVIL DEFEN,SE
$o $o
$656 $856
SALARIES
EXPENSES
TOTAL - PUBLIC SAFElY
SALARIES $279,800 $279,800
EXPENSES $78,124 $78,124
TOTAL $ 357,924 $ ;357,924
[.DUI.AT ION
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
,_SALARI ES
EXPENSES
TOTAL - EDUCATION
SALARI ES
EXPENSES
TOTAL
PU6LIC WORKS
$951,221 $9bl,221
$246,146 $248,146
$951,221 $951,221
$248,148 $248,148
$ I, 199,369 $ 1 , 1991369
DPW - ADMINISTRATION & EN~INEERINO
- includes Street Maint., Refuse Disp., Pks. & Grds., Pub. Bldgs. (Salaries & Expenses)
SALARIES $0 $0
EXPENSES $207,379 $207,379
TOTAL - PUBLIC WORKS
~LARIES $0 $0
EXPENSES $207,379 $207,379
TOTAL $207,379 $207,379
PLANNIN6 & COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT
PLANNIN6 DEPARTMENT
- includes Con. Comm. & Bd. of Appeals (Salaries & Expenses)
SALARIES $36,535
EXPENSES $12,199
$36,535
$12,199
BUILDING DEPARTMENT
SALARIES $9,248 $9,248
EXPENSES $2,303 $2,303
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT COMMISSION
EXPENSES
$1,500
$1,500
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ARTICLE -~9 ADVISORY BOARD
DEPARTMENT NUMBER & NAME ,SUPPLEMENTAL BUDOET ,SUPPLEMENTAL BUDOET
RECOMMENDATIONS
TOIAL '-. PLANNING & COMM. DEVEL,
SALARIES $45,785 $45,783
EXPENSES $16,0)2__ $16,002
TOTAL $61,785 $61,785
HUMAN ,~ERVICE$
HEALIH DEPARIMENI
SALARt ES
EXPENSES
COUNCIL OF AGING
$46,233 $46,253
$17,934 $17334
YOUTH SERVICES
SALARIES $5,200 $3,200
EXPENSES $0 $0
SALARIES $17i070 $17,070
EXPENSES $0 $0
STEVENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY
SALARIES $15,209 $15,209
EXPENSES $ ! 5,555 $ t S,558
SALARIES $9,800 $9,800
EXPENSES $5,700 $5,700
RECREATION
TOTAL - HUMAN SERVICES
SALARIES $91,512 $S1,512
EXPENSES $39,192 $39,192
TOTAL $130,704 $130,704
SUMMARY
SALARIES
EXPENSES
OUT OF STATE TRAVEL
TOTAL - ARTICLE #9
PLUS:
TOTAL BUDGET - ARTICLE J7
SUPP. BUDGET - ARTICLE ~8
TOTAL - APPROPRIATIONS
$1,386 326 $1,366,726
$609 345 $609 345
$1,500 $1,500
$1,998,171 $1,998,171
$$0,011.067 $30,156,339
$2,460,623 $2,460,623
$34,469,861 $34,615,133
Tax Rate Impact:
This article would increase your base $1,000 tax bill by $100 annually.
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V~ to adopt the article wis the recommendations of Se A~isory
Board as presented in Se warrant under the column titled "Advisory Board
Supplemental Budget Reco~endations", a total of $1,998,171, which s~s shall
be contingent ~on the approval by Se voters of a general override of
Proposition 2 1/2, so called.
MOTION to rec~~rticl~ted. \
~iC~f 10. WAT~ TREATMENT PLANT - ~J~NI3LAR A~ATED CARBON
~LACEMENT FUND. To see if the Town will voJz~ ~ raise and appropri~
~150,000 to establish a Rescue Fund to p~vide for the periodic
~lacement for the Water Treatment Plan~/ or to take any other action
VOT~ to raise and appropriate $150,000 to provide for the periodic GAG
replacement for the Water Treatm, nt Plant; su~ expenditures to be made only
wi~ the approval of ~e To~ Manager.
ARTICLE 11. PORTABLE 6T,ASSRO0~. To see if the Town will vote to raise
and appropriate (borrow, or transfer from available funds) the sum of
$1~5,272.00, to be expended under the direction of the School Committee to
lease, install, and equip four (4) portable classrooms; to further see if the
Town will vote to authorize the School Committee to .enter into a lease or
lease/purchase contract for portable classrooms for a term not to exceed five
(5) years; to determine whether this appropriation shall be raised by
borrowing or otherwise; or to take any other action relative thereto.
School
VOTED to adopt the article as amended: to authorize the School
Committee to enter into a lease or lease/purchase contract for four (4)
portable classrooms for a term not to exceed five (5) years.
ExPlanation: The article as voted satisfies a legal requirement to have Town
Meeting authorization for the School Committee to negotiate a contract in
excess of three years. The cost shown in the original article for the
portable classrooms is in three parts: 1) transportation and installation
at approximately $20,000 each, 2) initial equipping and furnishing at a cost
of approximately $8,000 each, and 3) the first year lease costs for all four
classrooms. The lease costs are operating costs and were approved by Town
Meeting in the operating budget. The installation and equipping costs,
totalling $112,000, are capital costs and were approved by Town Meeting under
Article 12, Item 14.
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ARTICLE 12. CAPITAl. IMPROVEMENTS PL~LN APPROI~IlATION FOR FIS~ ~
1992. To see if the To~ will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from
available funds, or borrow under the provisions of M.G.L. Ch. 44, the
following s~s of money or any other s~ for the purposes listed below; or to
take any other action relative thereto.
Depar~ent ~
Project Department Board of Advisory
Description Request Selectmen Board
Reco~nd Reco~nd~
TOWN CY~K
1. Automated Voting
Machines $
Sub-Total - Town Clerk $
54,000 $ 0 $ o
54,000 $ 0 $ 0
POLICE
2. Centralized Dispatching
3. Eight Police Cruisers
4. Officer Protection &
Bldg Sec.
5. Communications & Data
Terminals
6. Vehicle Needs
Sub-Total - Police
125,000
140,000
150,000.'
106,900
28,000
549,000
$ 0 $ o
0 0
150,000 150,000
48,306 48,306
0 0
$ 198,306 $ 198,306
FIRE
7. New Pumper $ 200,000 $ 0 $ 0
8. 4-Wheel Drive Vehicle 23,000 0 0
9. Self-contained
Breathing Apparatus 90,000 90,000 90,000
Sub-Total - Fire $ 223,000 $ 90,000 $ 90,000
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT
10. Asbestos Program $ 500,000 $ 500,000
11. Roof-New Wing
Franklin School 70,000 70,000
12. Replace Lockers (gym &
student) High school 30,700 30,700
13. Handicap. Access-Elevtr.
Lays. Mid 116,000 116,000
14. Four Portable Classrooms 145,000
15. Repainting 74,900 74,900
16. Flooring & Carpeting 29,276 29.276
Sub-Total - School $ 820,876 $ 820,876
PUBLIC BUILDINGS
17. Arch. Fees - 2 Fire/Town
Hall Police $ 21,000 $ 0
18. Roof-Public Works Garage 75,000 75,000
Sub-Total -
Public Bldgs. $ 96,000 $ 75,000
$ 0
70,000
0
$ 186,000 / ~
0
$ 0
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Department dvis~ory
Project Department Board of A
Description Request Selectmen Board
Recommend Recommends
PUBLIC WORKS
19. Public Works Equipment $ 393,000 $ 308,000 $ 163,000
20. Lake Gochichewick 2~
Outlet Improvements 220,000 0
21. Water System Hydraulic
Analysis 100,000 15,000 15,000
22. Fuel Storage Tank
Replacement 500,000 270,000 270,000
23. High School Bleachers 100,000 0 0
24. Sewer System Ext. (South
Side of Lake) 500,000 335,000 335,000
25. Sewer System Improvements 1,000,000 75,000 75,000
26. Road Improvement Program 250,000 250,000 250,000
27. Water Main Rehab. 620,000 0 620,000
Sub-Total
Public Works $3,683,000 $1,253,000 $1,948,000
STEVENS LIBRARY
28. Asbestos Removal
Sub-Total - Library
45,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000
45,000 $ 50,000 $ 50,000
SENIOR CITIZENS CENTER
29. Interior Painting $ 2,050 $ 0 $ 0
30. Floor Maintenance 400 0 0
Sub-Total-Senior Ctr. $ 2,450 $ 0 $ 0
YOO'£H SERVICES
31. 1991/92 Van $ 22,000 $ 0 $ 0
Sub-Total - Youth
Services $ 22,000 $ 0 $ 0
Town l~anager
VOTED unanimously to adopt the article with the recommendations of the
Advisory Board as presented in the warrant under the column titled "Advisory
Board Recommends" with the following amendments:
replace Item 4. Officer Protection & Bldg. Sec. - $150,000 with
Item 4a. Building Security $24~000 and Item 4b. Capital
Improvements to Police Station - $126,000; and
decrease Item #20, Lake Cochichewick Outlet Improvements from
$220,000 to $30,000;
said changes adjust the total appropriations under the column titled "FY 92
Adviaory Board Recommends~ to' a total of $2,282,306, and that to meet the
appropriations the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is
authorized to borrow $2,282,306 under Chapter 44 of the General Laws as
amended.
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Meeting adjourned on May 6, 1991, at 10:45 p.m.
Reconvened on May 7, 1991, at 7:05 p.m. by
Town Moderator .Charles A. Salisbury
400 voters were admitted to the meeting.
Dana Fisher presided as Town Moderator for Article 13.
ARTICLE 13. STEVENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY RENOVATIONS. To see if the Town
will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow
under the provisions of M.G. L. Ch. ~4~ the sum of $ 2~600,000 or any other
sum for the purpose of securing work drawings, constructing an addition, and
renovating the Stevens Memorial Library, to authorize the Library Board of
Trustees to enter into any contracts or to take any other action necessary to
carry out the purpose of this project, and to authorize the Library Board of
Trustees to apply for and expend any federal or state grants or other
assistance for this project, such sum to be reduced by what amounts, if any,
are received from State or Federal grants, with any borrowing to be
contingent upon approval of an exemption of the debt service from the limits
of Proposition 2 1/2; or to take any other action relative thereto.
Board of Selectmen
VOTED that $2,300,000 is appropriated for the purpose of securing plans
and specifications, including work drawings, ~onstructing an addition to and
remodeling, reconstructing and making extraordinary repairs to the Stevens
Memorial Library; that to meet this appropr%%tion, .the Treasurer with the
approval of the Selectmen, is authorized t° ibo~r~ $2,300~000 under
c.44, S.7 as amended; that the Librar~ Board O~f T~ustees with the approval of
the Selectmen are authorized,~3to contract for ,Bnd expend any federal or state
aid available for the proj'~g~/~p~vi~ed tha~ the amount of the authorized
borrowing shall be reduced~y ~e amount of such aid received prior to the
issuance of bonds or notes~pder this vote; and that the Library Board of
Trustees is authorized to enter into any contracts or take any other action
necessary to carry out this project; provided, however~ that this vote shall
not take effect until the Town votes to exempt from the limitation on total
taxes imposed by G.L.c.59, s.21C (Proposition 2 1/2) amounts required to pay
the principal of and interest on the borrowing authorized by this vote. (yes
221~ no 7 ~ 2/3 vote required)
ARTICLE 14. CONSTRUCTION OF AN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL, To see if the Town
will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow
under the provisions of G.L. C. 44, the sum of $ 10,600~000.00 or any other
sum for the purpose of constructing and equipping a new elementary school,
including any necessary additional architectural services, to be located at
the Calzetta Farm site, and to authorize the School Building Committee to
enter into any contracts or to take any other action necessary to carry out
the purposes of this project, or to take any other action relative thereto.
School Co~ittee
VOTED to take no action on Article 14.
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~ICLE 15. ACCEPTANCE OF EEO MONEY, To see if the Town will vote to
the EEO (Equal Educational Opportunity) Grant as awarded for FY 92 in
,~nce with M,G.L. Chapter 70A, as inserted by St. 1985, C. 188; or to
cake any other action relative thereto.
School Committee
VOTED to adopt Article 15 as written in the warrant.
ARTICLE 16. ACCEPTANCE OF EQUAL EDUCATION OPPORTUNITY GRA~r. To see if
the Town will vote to approve the acceptance by the Greater Lawrence Regional
Vocational Technical High School District of an Equal Education Opportunity
Grant pursuant to M.G.L, Chapter 70A; or to take any other action relative
thereto,
Board of Selectmen
VOTED to adopt Article 16 as written in the warrant.
ARTICLE 17, TRAI~SM~ OF FUNDS FROM INACTIVE OVERLAY ACCOUNTS TO ACTIVE
OVF~RLAY ACCOUNTS. To see if the Town will vote to transfer into the FY 89
overlay account the following remain~g~m--s~,~zero.
....... Board of"~Assessors
VOTED/unanimously to take no action g~S~ticl% 17~
ARTICLE 18 . RESERVE FUND. To see if the To~wn will vote to raise and
appropriate a sum of money to fund the Reserve Fu~d; or to take any other
action r~lative thereto,
Board of S~iectmen
VOTED unan~usly to raise and appropriat~/che s%un of $75~000 for the
purpose of funding~Reserve Fund.
ARTICLE 19.~STABILIZATI~k~F[~~so see what sum the Town will vote to
raise and appropriate for the Stabilization ~Sand, in accordance with Section
5B of Chapter 40 of the General Laws, from which appropriations may be made
by a two-thirds vote of an Annual Town Meeting for any purpose for which a
municipality may borrow money or for any other municipal purpose approved by
the State Emergency Finance Board; or to take any other action relative
thereto.
Board of Selectmen
VOTED unanimously to take no action on Article 19.
ARTICLE 20. FUNDS TO REDUCE APPROPRIATION, To see what sum the Town
will vote to take from available funds for the purpose of reducing the
appropriation for municipal budgets; or to take any other action relative
thereto.
Board of Selectmen
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VOTED unanimously to transfer $0 for the purposes of reducing the
appropriations from municipal budgets.
ARTICLE 21. SEWER BETTERMENT ASSESSME~TS. To see if the Town will vote
to authorize the Board of Selectmen to determine and establish sewer
assessments (betterments) for continuing additions to the existing sewerage
system, or sewerage systems extensions constructed or to be constructed in
accordance with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 83, Sections 14, 15, and
1SA, as amended; and to empower the Board of Selectmen to implement such
sewer assessments (betterments) and to take any other actions relative
thereto.
Board of Selectmen
VOTED to adopt Article 21 as printed in the warrant.
ARTICLE 22. WATER BETTERMENT ASSESSMENTS. To see if the Town will vote
to accept the provisions of G.L. C. 40, S. 42 G - 42I authorizing the
assessment of costs for constructing a water distribution system.
Board of Selectmen
VOTED unanimously to take no action on Article 22.
ARTICLE 23. SIGNALIZATION OF MILL ROAD/FLAGSHIP DRIVE, RTE. 114. To
see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available
funds, or borrow under the provision of M.G.L. Chapter 44, the sum of
$79,500.00, or any other sum for the purpose of providing engineering and
detailed design drawings for traffic signals at the intersection of Mill
Road, Flagship Drive and Route 114 and that the Town Manager be authorized to
contract for all services relative thereto, and that the total cost of the
project be assessed through betterment assessments to benefitted
commercial/industrial property owners or to take any other action relative
thereto.
VOTED to appropriate $79,500 for the cost of engineering services for
plans, specifications and~detailed~esign drawings for traffic signals at the
intersection of Mill Road~a~ip Drivs and Route 114; that to meet this
appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen, is
authorized to borrow $79,500 under G.L. c.44, s.7(22) as amended; that the
total cost of the project be assessed through betterment assessments to
benefitted commercial and industrial property owners; and that the Town
Manager is authorized to contract for all services relative thereto and take
any other action necessary to carry out this project. (yes 264; no 26 - 2/3
vote required)
ARTICLE 24. PUBLIC SEWER AND LIFT STATION INSTAT3ATIONS. To see if the
Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $ 500,000 to be expended
under the direction of the Director of Public Works, for public sewer and
lift station installations, including road resurfacing and improvements, in
the vicinity of Great Pond Road and Osgood Street; and to authorize the
Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow the sum of $ 500,000
under M.G.L. c. 44 S. 7 for said purpose; and, to meet this appropriation, a
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special betterment assessment under M.G.L. c. BO shall be made upon property
benefited by such sewer and pump station installations~
Joanne Capodilupo & Others
VOTED to take no action on Article 24.
ARTICLE 25. ROAD ACCEPTANCE - BRECKENRIDGE ROAD. To see if the Town
will vote to accept Breckenridge Road as a public way for the benefit of the
inhabitants of the Town of North Andover, to be used for all purposes for
which publicly accepted ways are customarily used.
Description of Breckenridge Road, North Andover, Massachusetts:
Being the road shown as Breckenridge Road, North Andover, Essex County,
Massachusetts, as shown on a Plan of Land entitled Breckenridge Homes
prepared by Richard F. Kaminski & Associates of North Andover,
Massachusetts dated July 23, 1987, and revised August 26, 1987,
September 28, 1987, and October 26, 1987 and Form A amendment of August
1988. Said plan filed at Essex North Registry of Deeds as Plan Number
11069 on March 29, 1988.
For Grantor's title see our Deed recorded Essex North Registry of Deeds
Book 2521 Page 217. See also confirmatory deed Book 2950 Page 240.
Kenneth F. DiRaffael & Others
VOTED unanimously to adopt Article 25 as printed in the warrant.
ARTICLE 26. ROAD ACCEPTANCE - SI{ANNON LANE. Accept Shannon Lane as a
public way.
John F. McGarry & Others
VOTED unanimously to accept Shannon Lane from station 0+00 to station
5+36.86 as shown on plans entitled As-Built Plan of Shannon Lane in North
Andover, MA. Dated November 5, 1990, and drawn by Christiansen and Sergi,
Professional Engineers and Land Surveyors.
ARTICLE 27. ROAD ACCEFTANCE - HAWKINS LANE. To see if the Town will
vote to accept the following road as a Town way: Hawkins Lane, from station
0+00 to station 6+00 as show~ on plans entitle "Definitive Subdivision Plan
of Salem Forest III, located in North Andover, Mass., dated November 26,
1986. Owner, George H. and Wanda H. Farr, 263 Raleigh Tavern Lane, North
Andover, Mass. and recorded with the Essex North Registry of Deeds as Plan
number 10973.
Harry H. Gabour and Others
No motion; no action taken.
ARTICLE 28. ROAD ACCEPTANCE - TUCKER FARM ROAD. To see if the Town
will vote to accept the road known as Tucker Farm Road, North Andover,
Massachusetts as a municipal way, hence providing municipal services to and
upon said road and to the residents residing thereon. A legal description of
Tucker Farm Road is attached hereto and incorporated herein by reference.
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Tucker Farm Road is shown on a plan of land entitled "Definitive Subdivision
Plan of Tucker Farms in North Andover, Mass.", Owner and Applicant: Forbes
Realty Trust, 7 Bonny Lane, North Andover, MA; Engineer: Christainsen
Engineering, Inc., 114 Kenoza Avenue, Haverhill, Massachusetts; Dated:
August 30, 1984; Scale: l"z40'. Said Plan is recorded at North Essex
Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 9640.
Beginning at the northeast corner of the "proposed road" lying on the
southerly side of Mill Road as shown on a plan entitled "Definitive
Subdivision Plan of Tucker Farms in North Andover, MA; Engineer:
Christiansen Engineering, Inc.; dated August 30, 1984." Said Plan being
recorded at the North Essex Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 9640.
Thence along a tangential curve to the left a distance of 42.67 feet
having a radius of 25.00 feet and a chord of N 46-00-27 E 37.67;
Thence S 2-53-00 E a distance of 17.70 feet;
Thence along a tangential curve to the left a distance of 105.97 feet
having a radius of 694.40;
Thence S 11-37-39 E a distance of 228.16 feet;
Thence along a tangential curve to the left a distance of 236.53 feet
having a radius of 255.37;
Thence S 64~41-50 E a distance of 289.52 feet;
Thence along a tangential curve to the right a distance of 93.61 feet
having a radius of 141.42;
Thence S 26-46-23 E a distance of 130.00 feet;
Thence along a tangential curve to the left a distance of 188.27 feet
having a radids of 501.72;
Thence S 48-16-23 E a distance of 150.00 feet;
Thence along a tangential curve to the left a distance of 27.40 feet
having a radius of 30.00;
Thence along a tangential curve to the right a distance of 298.10 feet
having a radius of 60.00;
Thence along a tangential curve to the left a distance of 27.40 feet
having a radius of 30.00~
Thence N 48-16-23 W a distance of 150.00 feet;
Thence along a tangential curve to the right a distance of 207.03 feet
having a radius of 551.72;
Thence N 26-46-23 W a distance of 130.00 feet;
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Thence along a tangential curve to the left a distance of 60.51 feet
having a radius of 91.42;
Thence N 64-41-50 W a distance of 289.52 feet;
Thence along a tangential curve to the right a distance of 282.85 feet
having a radius of 305.37;
Thence N 11~37-39 W a distance of 228.16 feet;
Thence along a tangential curve to the right a distance of 113.60 feet
having a radius of 744.40;
Thence N 2-53-00 W a distance of 23.66 feet;
Thence along a tangential curve to the left a distance of 39.82 feet
having a radius of 25.00;
Thence along the southerly side of Mill Road S 89-28-49 E a distance of
104.12 feet to the point of beginning.
Thomas B. Laudani &
James J. Philbin & Others
No motion; no action taken.
ARTICLE 29. ROAD ACCEPTANCE - RAleIGH TA~.N LANE. To see if the Town
will vote to accept the following road as a Town way: Raleigh Tavern Lane in
its entirety, as shown on plans entitled "Definitive Plan, Raleigh Tavern
Estates, North Andover, Mass." Dated May 15, 1968, recorded with the Essex
North Registry of Deeds as Plan number 5913, and "Definitive Plan of Land of
Raleigh Tavern Estates - Phase Two" Located in North Andover, Mass. Dated
December 20, 1978, Revised November 25, 1979, recorded with the Essex North
Registry of Deeds as Plan Number 8317.
Richard H. Scarborough and Others
VOTED to adopt Article 29 as printed in the warrant.
ARTICLE 30. ROAD ACCEPTANCE - WE~F~WORT~ AVElqUE. To see if the Town
will vote to accept the following road as a Town Way. Wentworth Avenue, as
it runs from Chadwick Street to Furber Avenue.
Paula M. Holland & Others
VOTED to adopt Article 30 as printed in the warrant with the following
description:
As shown on plans entitled Highland View Park. Dated, March 1906, and
drawn by R.W. Seamans Civil Engineer. Said plans were recorded with the
North Essex Registry of Deeds on May 3, 1906, at 10:10 a.ml as Book
#230, Page ~600, Plan #0358.
ARTICLE 31. ROAD ACCEPTANCE - OLD CART WAY. To see if the Town will
vote to accept and name as a public way, Old Cart Way *, as shown on a plan
which was approved by the North Andover Planning Board, said way being shown
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on a plan of land entitled, "Subdivision Plan of Land of Teoma Estates in
North Andover, Mass., drawn for Domenic Teoll and Paul Maus, Rev. April,
1985, prepared by Merrimack Engineering Services, 66 Park Street, Andover,
Massachusetts, 01810."; said plan recorded with the Essex North District
Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 9932.
* from station 0 + 0 to 8 + 70.25
Paul E. Hans & Others
VOTED to adopt Article 31 as printed in the warrant.
ARTICI~ 32. I~OAD ACCEPTANCE - FLAGSHIP DRIVe. To see if the Town will
vote to accept the roadway, namely Flagship Drive, from station 0 + 00 to
station 17 + 80, as shown on plan entitled Willows Industrial Park, owner and
developer is Capricorn Corporation, 815 Turnpike Street, North Andover,
engineer is Frank C. Gelinas & Associates, North Andover, MA, plan dated
11/5/79 and recorded in Essex North District Registry of Deeds, recorded on
12/20/79, Plan Number 8305, Book 1383 Page 109, as a public way in the Town
of North Andover in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 82,
Section 23.
Marie Cavallaro and Others
VOTED to adopt Article 32 as printed in the warrant.
ARTICLE 33. ROAD ACCEPTANCE - WINTERGREEN DRIVE AND TANGLgWOOD LA_NE.
To see if the Town will vote to accept the roadways, namely Wintergreen Drive
from station 0 + 00 to station 14 + 05.53 and Tanglewood Lane from station 0
+ 00 to 12 + 03.54, as shown on plan entitled Wintergreen Estates, owner and
developer is Wintergreen Realty Trust, 865 Turnpike Street, North Andover,
MA, engineer is Christiansen Engineering Inc., 114 Kenoza Avenue, Haverhill,
MA, plan dated 2/26/85, revised 5/8/85, and recorded in Essex North District
Registry of Deeds, recorded on 5/13/85, Plan number 10032, Book 1286 Page
378, as a public way in the Town of North Andover in accordance with
Massachusetts General laws Chapter 82, Section 23.
Marie Cavallaro and Others
VOTED to adopt Article 33 as printed in the warrant.
ARTICLE 34. REZONING OF PARCEL OF IJ~]D ON CHIc~RINC ROAD. To see if
the Town will vote to amend the North Andover Zoning Bylaw and Map. To
change from Residence-3 (R-3) to General Business District (GB) and a parcel
of land containing 71,474 square feet, more or less, on the Easterly side of
Chickering Road, North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts and more
particularly bounded and described as follows: The land being shown as
Parcel B on a plan of land entitled "Plan of Land in North Andover, Mass.,
for Charles Doe, Scale 1" ~ 40' dated July 29, 1988, Civil Sites Associates,
Inc., Wakefield, Mass. 01880" recorded with Essex North District Registry of
Deeds Plan No. 11345. Being the same premises conveyed to Charles F. Doe,
Trustee of Doe Family Trust by deed dated September 9, 1988 and recorded with
Essex North District Registry of Deeds in Book 2844, Page 164.
David L. Lanzoni & Others
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UOTED to adopt Article 34 with the following amendment: by rezoning
from Residential-3 (R-3) to Business-2 (B-2) rather than General Business
(GB) (yes 254, no 31 - 2/3 vote required).
ARTICLE 35. REZONING PARCEL OF LAND AT TURNPIKE STREET AND SULLIVAN
STREET. To see if the Town will vote to amend the North Andover Zoning By-
laws and Map to change from the existing zoning designations, (General
Business (G-B) and Residential-2 (R-2) and Village Residential (VR)) to
Village Commercial (VC) a parcel of land located on the southwesterly side of
Turnpike Street and the Northeasterly side of Sullivan Street owned at
present by Angus Realty Corporation, containing 5.48 acres, more or less, and
bounded and described as follows:
Beginning at the intersection of the center line of Turnpike Street and
the extended center line of Sullivan Street; thence running
NORTHWESTERLY along the center line of Turnpike Street a distance of
1135 feet, more or less; thence turning and running SOUTHWESTERLY,
NORTHWESTERLY, and SOUTHWESTERLY by land now or formerly of Richard F.
and Joyce C. Quinn and land now or formerly of Walter and Lillian Hoyt a
total distance of 6~5,96 feet, mere or less, to the center line of
Sullivan Street; thence turning and running SOUTHEASTERLY by the center
line of Sullivan Street and its extension to the center line of Turnpike
Street and the point of beginning.
VOTED to refer Article 35 to
consideration.
Thomas Yameen & Others
the Planning Board for further
ARTICLE 36. AMEND ZONING BYLAW SECTION 4.132 PARAGRAPH 6. To see if
the Town will vote to amend Section 4.132 Paragraph 6, of the North Andover
Zoning Bylaw by adding the following wording:
(Any dumping of ash or other hazardous material generated by such
f~cility shall only be allowed on a site in excess of 100 acres and
shall be subject to a Special Permit.)
Manuel F. Arista and Others
NOTE: The section referenced in the article is not correct, Town
Moderator ruled that another section could not be amended under this
article.
The petitioner moved to have a sense of the meeting vote on the intent
of adopting this bylaw. Town Meeting VOTED unanimously a resolution to
endorse Article 36.
ARTICLE 37. W~=£LAI~DS PROTECTION Ft~Nq]. To see if the Town will vote to
appropriate $ 9,000.00 from the Wetland Filing Fees Account to be used by the
Conservation Commission in the performance of their duties under the Wetlands
Protection Act,
Conservation Commission
VOTED to appropriate $7,005.00 from the Wetlands Filing Fees Account to
be used by the Conservation Commission in the performance of their duties
under the Wetlands Protection Act.
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ARTICI~ 38. WETLANDS PROTECTION BY-LAW. To see of the Town will vote
to replace the existing Chapter 178 (Wetlands Protection Bylaw) with the
following revision.
CHAPTER 178 - WETLANDS PROTECTION BYLAW
178.1 PURPOSE
The purpose of this Bylaw is to preserve and protect the wetland
resource areas (as specified in Section 2) and buffer zones of the Town of
North Andover by regulation of, and control of, activities (more particularly
described in Section 2 below) deemed by the Conservation Commission (the
"Commission") to have significant or cumulatively detrimental effect upon the
following interests and values, including but not limited to: public or
private water supply; groundwater; the prevention and control of flooding,
erosion, sedimentation, storm damage, and/or pollution; protection of
fisheries, wildlife, wildlife habitat, and recreation.
178.2 JURISDICTION
Except as permitted in writing 6y the Conservation Commission, or as
provided in this Bylaw, no person shall engage in the following activities
("activities"): removal, filling, dredging, discharging into, building upon,
or otherwise altering or degrading the wetland resource areas described in
the following sentence, or the buffer zones thereof. The Town's wetland
resource areas consist of: any freshwater wetland (as determined by
vegetational community, soil composition or hydrologic regime), any bank,
beach, marsh, wet meadow, bog, swamp, or lands bordering any creek, river,
stream, pond or lake, or any land under said waters, or subject to storm
flowage, or flooding, or inundation by groundwater or surface water, and the
floodplain. The Commission shall not grant such permission without receiving
written notice of the intention to conduct such activity, and without issuing
written permission to do so all in compliance with the provisions of this
Bylaw.
178.3 EXCEPTIONS
This Bylaw shall not apply to the following activities:
1. Emergency projects as defined in the Commission's regulations; or
Maintenance, repair or replacement, without substantial change or
enlargement, of existing and lawfully located structures or
facilities used in the service of the public and used to provide
electric, gas, water, telephone, or other telecommunication
services to the public; or
Normal maintenance of land in agricultural use, as defined in the
Commission's regulations; or
4. Maintenance and repair of existing public ways.
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178.4 APPLICATIONS TO WORK AND INFORMATION REQUIRED
All applications to perform activities in the Town's resource areas
shall be either in the form of a Request for Determination or a Notice of
Intent, or both. Such applications shall contain data and plans as specified
in the Commission's regulations, and shall be submitted in complete written
form to the Commission as required by this Bylaw, regulation or otherwise.
The date which serves to commence the Commission's deliberation period is the
date of receipt of the application at its offices, during regular office
hours. The applicable forms may be obtained from the Commission and must be
signed by the owner and applicant, as well as the engineer where required.
All plans and drawings must contain at least the following information to
scale: all wetland resource areas, all existing lot lines (differentiated
from proposed lot lines); the location of the proposed work; all Town roads,
ways, streets, etc.; existing physical and geographic characteristics of the
site; existing buildings and structures; and all proposed changes, including
changes to topography and grade~ The Commission may require further
information by Regulation, guideline, custom or otherwise. All applications
shall be accompanied by a certified list of abutters by name and address.
In order to comply with the provisions of this Bylaw, each application
must be complete as filed, and must comply with the rules set forth herein
and Commission regulations. No such application shall be accepted as
complete before all permits, variances, and approvals required by the Bylaws
of the Town with respect to the proposed activity, at the time of such
Notice, have been applied for or obtained. Such Application shall also
include any information submitted in connection with such permits, variances,
and approvals which is necessary to describe the effect of the proposed
activity on the resource areas.
178.5 HEARINGS
A) Combination with State Law Hearing:
The said Commission, in its discretion, may hear any oral presentation
under this Bylaw at the same public hearing required to be held under the
provisions of chapter 131, section 40, of the Massachusetts General Laws.
Notice of the time and place of such hearing(s) shall he given as required
below.
B) Notice:
Notice of the time and place of the hearing shall be given at the
applicant's expense, not less than seven (7) calendar days prior to the
public hearing, by publication in a newspaper of general circulation in North
Andover, and by mailing a copy of such notice to all land owners within 300
feet of the land on which the work is proposed. Ail publications and notices
shall contain the name of the applicant, a description of the area where the
activity is proposed by street address, if any, or other adequate
identification of the location, of the area or premises which is the subject
of the notice, the date, time and place of the public hearing, the subject
matter of the hearing, and the nature of the action or relief requested, if
any. Ail continuances beyond one (1) month require the same notice.
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C) Proof:
The applicant shall have the burden of proving by a preponderance of the
credible evidence that the activity proposed in the Notice of Intent will not
cause significant harm to any of the interests and values sought to be
protected by this Bylaw. Failure to provide to the Commission adequate
evidence for it to determine that the proposed activity does not cause such
significant harm shall be sufficient cause for the Commission to deny
permission or to grant such permission with such conditions as it deems
reasonable, necessary or desirable to carry out the purposes of this Bylaw;
or to postpone or continue the hearing to another date certain to enable the
applicant and others to present additional evidence, upon such terms and
conditions as seems to the Commission to be just.
Due consideration shall be given to possible effects of the proposal on
all interests and values to be protected under this Bylaw and to any
demonstrated hardship on the petitioner by reason of a denial, as brought
forth at the public hearing.
D) Continuances:
If the Commission determines that additional information is necessary,
the hearing may be continued to a future date for as many hearings as it may
deem necessary. Continuances on hearings on Requests for Determination may
only be granted by the applicant.
E) Investigations:
The Commission, its agents, officers and employees, may enter upon
privately owned land for the purpose of carrying out its duties under this
Bylaw and may make or cause to be made such examination or survey as deemed
necessary.
178.6 ORDERS AND DECISIONS
A) All Decisions and Orders
If the Commission shall determine that the proposed activity does not
require the imposition of conditions to preserve and protect the interests of
this Bylaw, the applicant shall be so notified in writing.
If, after the hearing, the Commission shall determine that the proposed
activity is significant to one or more interests and values of this Bylaw,
the Commission may vote to issue written Orders of Conditions within 21 days
of the close of the public hearing. The Commission may impose such
conditions, safeguards and limitations on time and use upon such activity as
it deems necessary to protect those interests.
The Commission may prohibit such activity altogether, in the event that
it finds that the interests and values of this Bylaw cannot be preserved and
protected by the imposition of such conditions, safeguards or limitations.
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B) Security to Assure Performance:
The Commission may, as a part of its Order of Conditions, require, in
addition to any security required by. any other Tow~ or State Board,
Commission, agency or officer, that the performance and observance of the
conditions, safeguards and limitations imposed under this Bylaw on the
applicant and owner be secured by one, or both, of the methods described in
the following clauses:
1. Deposit:
By the deposit of money sufficient in the opinion of the Commission
to secure performance of the conditions and observance of the
safeguards of such Order of Conditions. Such security, if filed or
deposited, shall be approved as to form and manner of execution by
Town Counsel or the Town Treasurer. And/or
2. Land Restriction(s):
By a conservation restriction, easement, or other covenant running
with the land, executed and properly recorded (or registered, in
the case of registered land).
C) Duration of Orders
Ail Order of Conditions shall expire three (3) years after the date of
issuance, unless renewed prior to their expiration. An Order of Conditions
may be renewed for a period of up to one year upon the request of the
applicant. No activity governed by an Order of Conditions shall be carried
on unless and until all permits, approvals and variances required by the
Bylaws of the Town shall have been obtained, such Order of Conditions or
notification shall have been recorded or registered at the Essex North
District Registry of Deeds or in the North Essex District of the Land Court
Department and until all applicable appeal periods have expired. The
Commission shall have the right to record or register its Order of Conditions
with said Registry or Registry District. In the event that an Order of
Conditions issued pursuant to this Bylaw is identical to a final Order of
Conditions issued pursuant to the provisions of MoG.L. Chapter 131, Section
40, only one such Order need be recorded or registered.
D) Amendments
The Commission shall have the power, on its own motion or upon the
petition of any person interested, to amend any such Order of Conditions
after notice to all persons interested and a public hearing.
178.7 CERTIFICATES OF COMPLIANCE
The Commission shall, upon receiving a written request therefore and
weather permitting, inspect the resource areas where the activity governed by
an Order of Conditions was carried out and issue a Certificate of Compliance
to the owner of the property in a form suitable for recording or registering,
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if it shall determine that all of the activity or activities, or portions
thereof, limited thereby have been completed in accord with said Order.
178.8 RESPONSIBILITY FOR COMPLIANCE
Any person who purchases, inherits or otherwise acquires real estate
upon which work has been done in violation of the provisions of this Bylaw or
in violation of any order issued under the Bylaw shall forthwith comply with
any such Order or restore such land to its condition prior to any such
violation; provided, however, that no action, civil or criminal, shall be
brought against such person unless such action is commenced within three
years following the recording of the deed or the date of the death by which
such real estate was acquired by such person.
178.9 RULES AND REGULATIONS
The Cormmission shall be empowered to establish Rules and Regulations to
govern its affairs, including but not limited to fees, definitions, use of
consultants, and such other information which it deems necessary to discharge
its responsibilities. After due not~ce and public hearing, the Commission
may promulgate such rules and regulations to effectuate the purposes of this
Bylaw, by a majority vote of the duly appointed members.
Failure by the Commission to promulgate such rules and regulations; or a
legal declaration of their invalidity by a court of law shall not act to
suspend or invalidate the effect of this Bylaw.
178.10 ENFORCEMENT, INVESTIGATIONS & VIOLATIONS
In accord with the provisions of M.G.L. Chapter 40, Sections 21D and 31
as well as every other authority and power that may have been or may
hereafter be conferred upon it, the Town may enforce the provisions of this
Bylaw, restrain violations thereof and seek injunctions and judgments to
secure compliance with its Orders of Conditions. Without limiting the
generality of the foregoing:
A) Any person who violates any provision of this Bylaw or of any condition
or a permit issue pursuant to it shall be punished by a fine pursuant to
Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, section 21. Each day or portion
thereof during which a violation continues shall constitute a separate
offense; if more than one, each condition violated shall constitute a
separate offense. This Bylaw may be enforced pursuant to Massachusetts
General Laws Chapter 40, section 21D, by a Town police officer, other persons
having police powers, Conservation Commissioners or the Conservation
Administrator.
In accordance with Ch. 40 S. 21D, violators may, at the discretion of
the enforcement authorities, be charged a penalty. The penalties for
violations of this Bylaw shall be assessed as follows:
Violation Penalty
Alteration of 1 - 1000 sq. ft. of wetland $ 50
Alteration of 1001 - 2000 sq. ft. of wetland $ 100
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Alteration of 2001 - 3000 sq. ft. of wetland $ 200
Alteration of greater than 3000 sq. ft. of wetland $ 300
Depositing any refuse, debris, yard waste or
construction material in a wetland or water body $ 300
Alteration of any stream or water body $ 300
Any violation of any section of this Bylaw that
occurs in the Lake Cochichewick Watershed $ 300
B) In the event of a violation of this Bylaw or of any order issued
thereunder, the Commission or its agents may issue a stop order to the owner,
the applicant or agent by certified mail, return receipt requested, or by
posting the same in a conspicuous location on said site. Any person who
shall violate the provisions of a stop order shall be deemed in violation of
the Bylaw; but the failure of the Commission to issue a stop order for any
reason shall not prevent the Town from pursuing any other legal remedy at law
or in equity to restrain violations of this Bylaw and to secure compliance
with its orders.
C) The Town shall be the beneficiary of all fines imposed on account of the
violation of this Bylaw in order to defray the expense of enforcing the same.
D) Upon request of the Commission, the Board of Selectmen and Town Counsel
shall take such legal action as may be necessary to enforce this Bylaw and
permits issued pursuant to it.
E) Upon recommendation of the Commission, the Board of Selectmen may employ
Special Counsel to assist the Commission in carrying out the legal aspects,
duties and requirements of this Bylaw.
178.11 CAPTIONS AND SEVERABILITY
The captions used herein are for convenience only and are expressly
intended to have no legal or binding significance. The invalidity of any
section or provision of this Bylaw shall not invalidate any other section or
provision thereof, nor shall it invalidate any Order of Conditions or
decisions which have previously become final.
Conservation ¢o~ission
VOTED to adopt Article 38 as printed in the warrant with the following
revisions:
Chapter 178.4: The last line of the first paragraph should read: "The
Commission may require further information by Regulation, guideline or
as otherwise deemed necessary by the Commission."
Chapter 178.10~ Section A, First Sentence: The word "shall" should read
"may".
Chapter 178.8: Add the following to the beginning of the first
sentence: "After recording of a notice of violation or order at the
Registry of Deeds by the Commission,"
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ARTICLE 39. GIFT OF LAND ON TME~,RIMA(~RIVER. To see if the Town
will vote to accept a gift of land on the Merrimack River from the Greater
Lawrence Sanitary District, totalling approximately 10,239 square feet, for
the purposes of siting a boat ramp facility.
Conservation Com~,ission
VOTED to adopt Article 39 as printed in the warrant.
ARTICLE 40. WA'I'~ TREATMENT PLANT AND BEAR HILL RES~VOIRS. To see if
the Town will vote to have the Town Manager, under the direction of the
Selectmen, pursue any and all appropriate legal action against any person,
firm, association, corporation or other, that created any portion of the
problems and resulting cost increases of the projects known as: 1. North
Andover Water Treatment Plant and 2. Bear Hill Reservoirs.
The Selectmen shall proceed with all due diligence, to legally address
the grievances of the inhabitants of the Town of North Andover until a just
resolution has been rendered.
The Selectmen are further directed to investigate the actions of any
past or present person, appointed or elected, and/or employee whose actions
during their tenure may be found to have violated the public trust or were
illegal.
The Selectmen shall annually report to the Town Meeting, to the fullest
extent possible, the progress of these actions. These reports shall continue
until a resolution has been rendered on behalf of the citizens of North
Andover.
Michael Schena & Others
VOTED to request the Selectmen to proceed with the actions specified in
Article 40.
ARTICLE 41. RECOVERY OF REAL ESTATE TAXES - TAX EXE~PT PROPERTY. To
see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to request the
State Representative from the Town of North Andover to petition the
legislature to file legislation which would provide the town the ability to
enforce a capital gains tax on heretofore non-taxable real estate at the time
of sale.
William V. Dolan, Fire Chief
VOTED to adopt Article 41 as printed in the warrant.
ARTICLE 42. ENHANCED 911 SERVICE. To see if the Town will vote to
accept the provisions of Chapter 291 of the Acts of 1990, thereby allowing
the Town to receive enhanced 911 service as defined in said Act and, if
acceptance and notification to the Secretary of the Commonwealth of said
acceptance occur on or before December 11, 1991, the Town will also receive,
at no cost to it, the benefits of Enhanced 911 network features and network
components, including at least one public safety answering point, and any
other enhanced 911 network features that may be made available by the
statewide emergency telecommunications board.
Fire Chief and Police Chief
VOTED unanimously to adopt Article 42 as printed in the warrant.
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ARTICLE 43. SOLICITATION BY-LAW. To see if the Town will vote to adopt
the following Door-to-Door Solicitation By-law.
DOOR-TO-DOOR SOLICITATION
BY-LAW
Section 1. Purpose
This By-law, adopted pursuant to G.L. c. 43B, s. 13 and Article 89 of
the Amendments to the Constitution of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts,
establishes registration requirements and specific operation requirements for
all persons intending to engage in door-to-door canvassing or solicitation in
the Town of North Andover in order to (1) protect its citizenry from
disruption of the peaceful enjoyment of their residences and from the
perpetration of fraud or other crimes; and (2) to allow for reasonable access
to residents in their homes by persons or organizations who wish to
communicate either commercial or non-commercial messages~
Section 2. Definitions
"Soliciting" shall mean and include any one or more of the following
door-to-door activities:
(i) seeking to obtain orders for the purchase of goods or services for
any kind of consideration whatever;
(ii) seeking to obtain prospective customers for application or purchase
of insurance of any kind;
(iii) seeking to obtain subscriptions to books, magazines, periodicals,
newspapers or any other type of publication;
(iv)
seeking to obtain gifts or contributions of money, clothing or any
other valuable thing for the support or benefit of any charitable
or non-profit association, organization, corporation or project;
(v)
seeking to obtain information on background, occupation, economic
status, political or religious affiliation, attitudes, viewpoints,
or the like of the occupants of a residence for the purpose of
selling or using such data, wholly or in part, for commercial
purposes.
"Canvassing" shall mean and include any one or more of the following
activities:
(i)
Person-to-person distribution of literature, periodicals or other
printed materials, but shall not include placing or dropping off
printed materials on the premises;
(ii) circulation of petitions;
(iii) seeking to enlist membership in any organization;
(iv) seeking to present organizational information or doctrine.
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c. "Residence" shall mean and include every individual dwelling unit
occupied for residential purposes by one or more persons.
d. "Registered solicitor" shall mean any person who has obtained a valid
certificate of registration from the Town as required under this by-law.
Section 3. Registration.
Every person or organization intending to engage in soliciting or
canvassing door-to-door in the Town of North Andover must register with the
Police Department at lease 3 days in advance by filing a registration
application form with the Chief of Police.
Organization application forms shall include the following information.
(i)
The name and address of the organization applying for registration,
and the names and addresses of the organization's principal
officers.
(ii) The name, title and telephone m~ber of the person filing the
application form.
(iii)
The names and addresses of the person(s), if any~ who will be
directly supervising the solicitation or canvassing operation in
the Town of North Andover.
(iv)
A list of the names, addresses, dates of birth, and social security
numbers of all individuals who will be employed in solicitation or
canvassing by the applicant.
Period of time for which certificate of registration is needed
(note: no certificate may be granted for longer than a 90-day
period).
Individual registration forms shall be required for all individuals,
including those who are affiliated with an organization registered under
3(a). Individual registration forms shall contain the following
information:
(i)
(ii)
(iii)
(iv)
Name and address of present place of residence and length of
residence at that address; if less than three years residence at
present address the address of residence(s) during past three
years.
Date of birth4
Name and address and telephone number of the person or organization
whom the applicant represents and the length of time the applicant
has been associated with or employed by that person or
organization.
Name and address of employer during past three years if other than
listed in (iii)~
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(v) Period of time for which certificate of registration is needed
(note: no certificate may be granted for longer than a 90-day
period).
(vi) Names of the three most recent communities (if any) in which the
applicant has solicited or canvassed door-to door.
(vii) Social Security Number
(viii) Recent passport-sized photograph of applicant to be fixed to
registration card.
(ix) Make, model and registration number of any vehicle to be used by
the applicant while soliciting or canvassing.
Section 4. Registration Fee.
Each applicant for registration or re-registration shall pay a fee of $5
to the Town. A registration fee must be paid for each person who will be
engaged in soliciting or canvassing.
Section 5. Registration Cards.
a. The Police Chief shall furnish each person engaged in solicitation or
canvassing with a registration card which shall contain the following
information:
(i) The name of the person.
(ii) A recent photograph of the person.
(iii) The name of the organization (if any) which the person represents.
(iv) A statement that the individual has been registered with the North
Andover Police Department but that registration is not an
endorsement of any individual or organization.
(v) Specific dates or period of time covered by the registration.
Persons engaged in solicitation or canvassing must carry the
registration card at all times and present the card to any person
solicited or upon request of any police officer.
Registration cards are valid only for the specific dates or time period
specified thereon and in no case for longer than 90 days.
The Police Chief may refuse to register an organization or individual
whose registration has been revoked for violation of this By-law within
the previous two-year period.
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Section 6. Exceptions.
a. Registration shall not be required for officers or employees of the
Town, county, state or federal governments when on official business.
b. Individual registration shall not be required for minors under the age
of 18 except in connection with commercial activity.
Section 7. Notice Regulating Solicitation.
Every occupant of a residence desiring to secure additional protection
as provided by this By-law shall comply with the following requirements:
A weatherproofed card, approximately 3 inches by 5 inches in size, shall
be exhibited upon or near the main entrance door to the residence,
indicating the determination by the occupant as to whether solicitors or
canvassers are invited to the residence by the following applicable
words:
"No Solicitors or Canvassers Invited",
or
"No Solicitors or Canvassers Invited Before the Hour of A.M. or
After the Hour of P.M."
For purposes of uniformity, such cards shall be provided by the Police
Department to persons so requesting, at cost.
Section 8. Duties of Solicitors.
It shall be the duty of every solicitor or canvasser, upon going
onto any residential premises in the Town of North Andover, to
first examine the notice provided for in Section 7 of the By-law,
if any is exhibited. If the notice states "No Solicitors or
Canvassers Invited", then the solicitor or canvasser shall
immediately and peacefully depart from the premises. If the notice
limits the hours of the solicitation, the solicitor or canvasser
shall comply with the limits noted.
Any solicitor or canvasser who has gained entrance to any
residence, whether invited or not, shall i~mmediately, and
peacefully depart from the premises when requested to do so by the
occupant.
c. Immediately upon gaining entrance to any residence, each solicitor
or canvasser must do the following:
(i) Present his registration card for inspection by the occupant.
(ii) Request that the occupant read the registration card.
(iii) Inform the occupant 'in clear language of the nature and
purpose of his business and, if he is representing an
organization, the name and nature of that organization.
It shall be the duty of every organization employing solicitors or
canvassers to notify the Police Department daily as the what
area(s) of the Town they will be operating in.
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Section 9. Restrictions on Methods of Solicitation.
It shall be unlawful for a solicitor or canvasser to do any of the
following:
Falsely represent, directly or by implication, that the
solicitation or canvassing is being done on behalf of a
governmental organization.
Solicit or canvass at any residence where there is a posted sign
stating "No Solicitors Invited", without express prior permission
of an occupant.
Solicit or canvass at any residence without express prior
permission of an occupant, before 7:30 AM or after 8:00 PM where
there is no sign posted otherwise limiting solicitation or the
hours of solicitation.
Go upon any residential premises and ring the doorbell or rap or
knock upon the door of the residence or create any sound in any
manner calculated to attract the attention of the occupant of such
residence for the purpose of solicitation or canvassing in defiance
of a notice exhibited at the residence in accordance with Section
8.
Section 10.
Penalty
Any person or organization violating any of the provisions of this
By-law shall be subject to a fine of $ 100.00 for each offense.
This penalty may be enforced under the provisions of the non-
criminal disposition provisions contained in Article 1, Section 4.0
of the Town's General By-laws.
Any person who violates any provision of Sections 8 or 9 of this
By-law, or who knowingly provides false information on the
registration application, shall have his registration revoked by
the Chief of Police by written notice delivered to the holder of
the registration in person, or sent to the holder by certified mail
at the address set forth in the application.
Section 11. Severability.
Invalidity of any individual provision of this by-law shall not affect
the validity of the by-law as a whole.
Section 12. Fees.
Any fines established by the By-law may be changed, from time to time~
by an action of the Board of Selectmen.
Police Chief
VOTED to reject Article 43.
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ARTICLE 44. ACCEPTANCE OF WORKING A~IIBElqENT. To see if the Town will
vote to accept the following Working Agreement between the Commission on
Disability Issues and the Licensing Commission:
The
above-stated parties agree to the following:
Upon receipt of a request for a common victualler's license, the
Licensing Commission will send a copy of said request to the
chairperson, or designee, of the NACDI.
NACDI will survey said business for access in accordance with the
design specifications of the State Architectural Access Board. The
NACDI will report, in writing, with recommendation for licensure or
a listing of necessary modifications, to the Licensing Commission
within ten (10) business days of receipt of said request.
Those businesses found by the NACDI to be accessible may be granted
licensure by the Licensing Commission, providing other licensing
mandates have been met.
Those businesses found by the NACDI to be not accessible will be
notified of same by the Licensing Commission. Upon completion of
necessary modification(s), said business will notify both the
Licensing Commission and the NACDI. Said business will be
resurveyed for access by the NACDI, as detailed in Paragraph B.
A waiver may be granted if it is determined by both the Licensing
Commission and the NACDI that modification needed in order to
provide access would create an undue hardship on said business.
John B. Fitzgibbons and Others
VOTED unanimously to take no action on Article 44.
ARTICLE 45. DISCIiARGB OF FI~. To see if the Town will vote to
authorize the following: No person shall discharge a firearm in the Town
except a law enforcement official in the performance of his duties. This By-
law shall not restrict the discharge of firearms on an established firing
range, nor the discharge of a firearm in the legal defense of persons or
property, nor any discharge of a firearm which has been specifically
authorized by the Commonwealth on state-owned property.
George Reich & Others
VOTED to reject Article 45 (yes - 55, no - 112).
MOTION to reconsider Article 45 defeated.
ARTICLE 46. FIRE DETECTION AND ALARM SYSTEMS. To see in the Town will
vote to amend Town By-law striking from Article 1 Fire Detection and Alarm
Systems Section 69-1 through 69-7 and to insert the following language listed
as sections 69-1 through 69-7.2.
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SECTION 69-1 PURPOSE AND SCOPE
This by-law shall apply to the installation, operation and maintenance
of fire and medical aid alarm systems. Fire and medical aid alarm systems
shall include systems connected to the Fire Department by the municipal fire
alarm circuit, direct wire, or on a telephone dial-up basis and systems which
use exterior audible signals at the alarm location as a function of the
connected system.
By definition "Alarm Systems" are those installed for the purpose of
notification to the proper response authority of an emergency situation at a
property where the component devices of the system are installed.
SECTION 69-2 ALARM INSTALLATION AND PERMIT REQUIREMENTS
a. As of the effective date of this by-law, no alarm system or equipment
designed to summon the fire department shall be installed without a
permit signed by the Fire Chief or his designee. Existing alarm systems
must obtain permit within three (3) months of the effective date of this
by-law. The Fire Chief shall prescribe an application form for
implementation of this by-law. The fee for this alarm permit shall be
ten ($ 10.O0) with an inspection fee of fifteen dollars ($15.00).
Changes in the permit or inspection fees may be made with sixty days
notice to the general public and with the approval of the Board of
Selectmen.
b. Any current or future alarm user may contract with an alarm company of
their choice for the purchase, lease, installation and servicing of an
alarm system on their premises.
c. Telephone dialers using voice-type tape recorders must be compatible
with the alarm receiving devices at the Fire Department. Equipment as
described shall use the emergency fire department telephone number
designated for that purpose.
d. Actual connection to the Fire Department's alarm system will be made
only by an installer approved by the Fire Chief for this service.
e. The alarm system owner or user, or the alarm company contracting for the
servicing of the alarm users system, shall be responsible for obtaining
any necessary leased lines or municipal cable between the protected
location and the Fire Department alarm receiving equipment.
f. The fire department will make every effort to insure the proper
operation of its alarm receiving equipment, but accepts to liability for
conditions which prevent proper reception of signals from the user's
premises.
SECTION 69-3 ALARM DISCONNECTION AND ALTERATION NOTICE
Whenever an alarm system or equipment is disconnected, removed or
altered, the owner or user thereof shall notify the Fire Department in
writing. This shall be done in accordance with the Mass. Bldg. Code Section
2O0
1200.3 Maintenance and Mass. General Law Chapter 148 Section 27A and Section
28.
SECTION 69-4 AUTOMATIC SHUT OFF REQUIREMENT
Ail alarm systems installed after the effective date of this by-law
which use an audible alarm device(s), shall be equipped with a timing unit
which silences the audible device no more than ten minutes after the
activation of the alarm system.
Ail existing alarms using an audible alarm device shall be equipped with
such a device within twelve (12) months after the effective date of this by-
law.
This section shall not apply to audible sprinkler alarm bells either
mechanical or electrical which are utilized to indicate a water flow.
SECTION 69-5 ALARM SYSTEM REGULATIONS AND MAINTENANCE
Each alarm user shall submit to the Fire Chief the names, addresses and
telephone numbers of at least two (2) persons who can be reached at any
time, day or night, and are authorized to gain access to the protected
premises for the purpose of silencing and resetting the alarm system.
It shall be the alarm users responsibility to keep this information up
to date. In addition, each control panel shall have located inside the
door, the above mentioned information, as well as the name, address, and
twenty-four (24) hour telephone number of the company or individual who
currently services the system.
Written instructions for re-setting the alarm system shall be clearly
visible on or adjacent to, the system control panel. Once activated,
the system shall not be reset prior to the arrival of the Fire
Department. Any attempt to reset a system connected directly to the
Fire Department shall be considered a violation of Section 32 of Chapter
268, (tampering with a fire alarm signal).
If after three (3) unsuccessful attempts by the Fire Department, a zone
or system will not reset, the zone, or system, shall be left in an un-
restored condition. The Fire Department will attempt to notify the
responsible parties identified in Section 69 5(a) of this by-law. The
Town assumes no liability for inability to contact listed persons or
companies. The Fire Chief or his designee may assign a paid detail to
monitor the premises until such responsible parties arrive at the
protected location. The cost of that detail and any equipment
associated with it shall be born by the owner, purchaser, lessee or
renter of the system.
Ail premises shall have their legal street number clearly visible as per
existing town by-law prior to connection of any alarm to the Fire
Department.
All premises requiring a secured key access box as per Town By-law
Section 68-1.1 shall have the device installed prior to issuance of a
fire alarm permit.
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SECTION 69-6 ALARM TESTS
No alarm system designed to transmit emergency messages or signals
directly to the Fire Department shall be worked on, tested or demonstrated
without first obtaining permission from the Fire Chief or his designee. An
alarm transmitted when such work is being performed without permission will
constitute a false alarm and subject to the fee assessment as shown in
Section 7.0.
SECTION 69-7 FALSE ALARM ASSESSMENT
a. Alarm systems which generate false alarms in any twelve (12) month
period shall be subject to assessment as follows:
Fire Alarm & Emergency Medical Systems
FALSE ALARM ASSESSMENT
1 through 3 none
4 through 5 $ 200.00 each
6 or more $ 500.00 each
The Fire Chief shall have the authority to waive any assessment if in
his judgement extenuating circumstances justify such a waiver.
*After a third false alarm within twelve months, the Fire Chief shall
notify the responsible party in writing that the next false alarm incident
within the current twelve (12) month period, from the date of the first false
alarm, will result in an assessment charge.
Alarm users who present a valid service contract or similar agreement
for the protected property will receive a twenty-five dollar ($ 25.00) credit
against any assessments. It is the intent of this section to have the
systems maintained on a regular basis.
b. False alarms caused by faulty telephone service, municipal equipment or
electrical storms will be excluded from assessment.
False alarms received during the first thirty (30) days following
installation shall be discounted provided no malicious intent has
occurred and every attempt has been made to rectify new installation
defects.
d. Determination that a false alarm has been transmitted will be the
judgement of the Fire Chief or his duly appointed duty officer.
Failuce of a residential alarm user to pay an alarm fee assessed within
sixty (60) days of the assessment will authorize the Fire Department to
order the alarm user to discontinue the use of the alarm system
automatic notification devices for not more than six months. During
this period, all detection systems required by state and local statutes
and by-laws for the proper notification of the residents of a dwelling
shall be installed and/or maintained in a usable state.
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SECTION 69-7.1 CONNECTION FEES
Each alarm user shall on or before October 1st of each year remit to the
Fire Department the service fee for the coming year as outlined below:
MASTER FIRE ALARM BOXES
DIGITAL ALARMs
$ 200.O0/ALARM BOX
$ IO.O0/SIGNAL
NOTE: Locations that have multiple master boxes installed as required by the
Fire Department shall be assessed for the initial fire alarm box only.
EXEMPTIONS
Fire Alarm system devices owned by the Town of North Andover shall be
exempted from the provisions of 69-7 and 69-7.1.
SECTION 69-7.2 VIOLATIONS
The following acts of omission shall constitute a violation of these
regulations and the responsible person or persons shall be punished by a fine
of not less than $ 50.00 nor more than $200,00 per offense as follows: (Each
day in which a violation occurs will bp considered a separate offense.)
a. Failure to follow an order issued by the Fire Chief to disconnect a fire
alarm system automatic notification device.
b. Using a telephone dialing device arranged to dial a Fire Department
number without authorization under this by-law.
c. Failure to pay any fee assessed under either or both sections 69-7 or
69-7.1 of these regulations within sixty (60) days from the assessment.
d. Failure to comply with the requirements set forth in these regulations.
e. Continued transmission of false alarms caused by the user's negligence
or system malfunctions on the premises under the user's control where no
effective effort is made to correct the condition.
f. Knowingly failing to maintain any alarm system, covered by this by-law,
in proper working order.
g. Causing, through negligence, a condition which interferes with the
operation of, or causes damage to the municipal fire alarm system.
William V. Dolan and others
VOTED to reject Article 46 (yes 53, no 76).
Meeting was dissolved on May 7, 1991 at 11:O5 p.m.
Attested: A True Copy
Daniel Long, Town Clerk
Karen A. Robertson, Acting Town Clerk
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Town Officers & Committees
OFFICIALS AND TERM F~PIRATION DATES
ACCOUNTANT **
Jean Sullivan (1994)
ADVISORY BOARD ****
Guenter Loeser, Chair (1992)
Donald Rodgers, V. Chair (1994)
Pat Cavanaugh (Filled Marty
Larson's Term)
John Chmielecki (1991)
Mary Lou Crafton (1993)
Len DuBois (1992)
Jacob Freedman (1992)
Martha Larson (1991)
Andrew Shipley (1993)
Jim Sullivan (1993)
ASSESSORS, BOARD OF ***
Joseph N. Hermann, Chairman (1992)
George R. Barker, Jr. (1992)
Garrett C. Boles, M_MA (1992)
GABLE TV COMMITTEE**
George I. Dague (1993)
Richard M. Gacioch (1993)
Robert S. Parker (1993)
Arthur S. Fundeklian (1992)
Ralph M. Joyce, Esq. (1992~
Vincent G. Rauscher (1994)
Thomas M. Finelli (1994)
Albert P. Manzi, III (1994)
CIVIL DEFENSE**
John J. Coco, Director (1992)
John J. Lyons, 1st Alternate (1992)
Co - 2nd Alternates
Richard M. Stanley-Police Dept(1992)
William V. Dolan, Fire Dept. (1992)
Richard Ct Boettcher, Commanding
Officer, Auxiliary Police (1992)
Joseph Sullivan, Jr.
Gommunications Officer (1992)
CONSERVATION COMMISSION**
George Reich, Chairman (1992)
Alison Brewster, Vice Chair (1992)
Paul Tariot (1994)
Carl Schoene (1993)
Richard Milliard (1992)
Robert Mansour (1992)
Richard Doucette, Administrator
COUNCIL ON AGING **
Elizabeth Phaneuf, Chair
Maria V. Rosati, Vice Chair.
Margaret Shaheen, Secretary
& Treasurer
Thomas D. Cantone
Elsie Heinze
Ann Hoessler
John LaFrance
John Lyons
Adele McConaghy
Domenic Torrisi
1992)
1994)
1994)
1993)
1993)
1992)
1991)
(1992)
(1992)
(1993)
COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ISSUES ***
Susan Halloran, Chairman (1992)
Barbara Currier, Vice Chair (1992)
Karen Jacobs Gold, Secretary (1994)
Barry Fitzgibbons (1992)
Donald Stewart, Elected Off.
FINANCE DIRECTOR ***
Kevin F~ Mahoney
FIRE CHIEF **
William V. Dolan
FOREST FIRE WARDEN ***
William V. Dolan, Fire Chief (1992)
GRAVES REGISTRATION OFFICER ***
Richard LaHaye (1992)
G/L COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL **
William McEvoy
Joseph Morkeski
G/L REGIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL
DISTRICT COMMITTEE REP *
John J. Caffrey (1993)
G/L SANITARY DISTRICT REP **
Edward Scanlon (1992)
BOARD OF HEALTH ***
Francis MacMillan~ MD, Chair (1994)
John Rizza, DMD (1993)
Gayton Osgood (1992)
Allison Conboy, Health Adm.
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HISTORICAL COMMISSION **
Maria Ward, President (1993)
Kathleen Szyska, Secretary (1994)
Susan Bournival (1994)
HOUSING AUTHORITY *
Donald Foulds, Chairman (1994)
Anna O'Connor, Asst. Treas. (1991)
Helen Soucy (1993)
Grace Boremi (1995)
Malcolm G. Norwood (1996)
Hope R. Minicucci, PHM,
Executive Director
INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT
FINANCING AUTHORITY ***
John R. Kalin (1994)
James J. Mclnnis, Esq. (1993)
George Schruender (1992)
Joseph D'Angelo (1996)
Richard Hillner (1995)
INSPECTORS *** (1992)
D. Robert Nicetta, Inspector
of Buildings & Zoning
Enforcement Officer
Daniel Forbese, Asst. Building
Inspector
John J. Thompson, Elec. Insp.
James Diozzi, Plumbing Insp.
Robert V. Atwood, DMV, Animal
Inspector
LIBRARY TRUSTEES (Replacement by
vote of remaining members)
Joanne P. Stevens, Chairman
Mary Ellen Osgood, Treasurer
William Hickey, Secretary
William B. Duffey
E. William Hansen
Martha Salisbury ,
Arthur Larson
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS *
Kenneth C. Crouch, Chairman (1993)
Eric W. Bakerman (1993)
Scan J. Fountain (1992)
Donald B. Stewart (1994)
Martha J. Larson (1994)
LOCAL ARTS COUNCIL **
Pat Trombly (1994)
Abbe Stephenson Ritchie (1993)
Joyce Toye (1992)
Marge Caron (1993)
Judith Hillner (1993)
MERRIMACK VALLEY PLANNING
COMMISSIONERS (Appointed by
Planning Board)
John Draper (1992)
PLANNING BOARD **
Gmorge D. Perna, Jr. Chairman(1993)
John L. Simons, Clerk (1994)
Richard A. Nardella (1992)
Joseph V. Mahoney (1993)
John C. Draper (1992)
Associate Member
Richard S. Rowen
(1994)
Karen H.P. Nelson, Dir. Div. of
Planning & Community Development
Christian C. Huntress, Acting Town
Planner
POLICE CHIEF**
Richard M. Stanley
(1994)
PUBLIC WORKS ADVISORY COMMITTEE***
Guillermo J. Vicens, Chm. (1993)
Robert Scanlon (1992)
Joseph D'Angelo (1992)
Michael Schena (1993)
Douglas W. Saal (1994)
PUBLIC WORKS, DIRECTOR OF ***
William A~ Cyr, Interim Director
RECREATION COUNCIL **
William McEvoy (1994)
William Boutillier (1993)
Louis Detora (1994)
John Driscoll (1993)
Brian Finn (1992)
William Lafond (1993)
Jay McDonald (1992)
Richard Sharer (1994)
Joseph Walsh (1992)
REGISTRAR OF VOTERS, BOARD OF **
William C. Lafond, Chairman (1992)
Mary Alice Windle. (1993)
Helen Tacy (1994)
Daniel Long, Town Clerk
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SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE (Appointed
by School Committee & Town Moderator
Mark S. DiSalvo
Kevin Sheehan
Marilyn Doyle
Graham Copeland
John Lyons
Diane Huster
Anne Low
SCHOOL COMMITTEE *
Diane J. Huster, Chairman (1993)
Brian R. Donahue (1994)
Anne M~ Lowe (1993)
John J. Gaffny, III (1994)
Joseph F. Walsh (1992)
SCHOOL, SUPERINTENDENT OF (Appointed
by School Con~ittee)
Dr. George I. Blaisdell
SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURES ***
Leonard ~ite
SELECTMEN, BOARD OF *
Scan J. Fountain, Chairman (1992)
Eric W. Bakerman, Clerk (1993)
Kenneth C. Crouch (1993)
Donald Stewart (1994)
Martha Larson (1994)
TOWN CLERK ***
Daniel J. Long (1992)
TOWN COUNSEL**
Kopelman & Paige (1992)
TOWN M~AGER**
James P, Gordon (1992)
TOWN MODERATOR *
Charles A. Salisbury
(1994)
TOWN REPORT COMMITTEE **
Karen Robertson
Daniel J. Long
Melissa Powers
(1992)
VETERAN'S AGENT & BURIAL AGENT ***
Richard LaHaye
YOUTH SERVICES BOARD (1992)
OF DIRECTORS **
David B. Trombly, Chairman
Bruce Butterfield, Vice Chairman
Carrie Crouch, Clerk
Joyce Bradshaw, Treasurer
Jon VanOfferen
David Rand
William Lafond
Linda Kaloustian, Esq.
Tracey Castiglione
Virginia Foulds, RN
Maria Ford
ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS**
Frank Serio, Jr., Chairman (1991)
William Sullivan, Vice Chair (1991)
Walter Soule, Clerk (1992)
Raymond Vivenzio (1992)
Anna O'Connor (1991)
Associate Members
Louis Rissin (1993)
Robert Ford (1991)
John Pallone (1992)
* Elected Officials
** Appointed by Selectmen
*** Appointed by Town Manager
**** Appointed by Town Moderator
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General Information
Incorporated - April 7, 1855
Area - 26.63 square miles
Elevation - 91 feet .847 inches above sea level at Town Building
Industries - Communications, electronics, plastics, steel fabrication,
dairy and poultry farms, and market gardening
Miles in Streets - 215 miles - Town; 17 miles - State
Municipal Airport- charter, flights and air taxi
Recreation - bathing beach and seven equipped playgrounds
Schools - public, parochial, prep., and college
6th Congressional District Representative - Nicholas Mavroules
Councillor, 5th Councillor District - John P. Harris
Senator, 3rd Essex Senatorial District - James P. Jajuga
Representative, 14th Essex Representative DisTrict - Joseph N~ Hermann
Annual Elections - let Monday of March, 7:00 AM ~ 8:00 PM
Voting Precincts: 1. Senior Center
2. St. Michael's School
3, Atkinson School
4. Atkinson School
5. Franklin School
6. Franklin School
Annual Town Meeting - 1st Monday in May
Board of Health
Due Dates
All Food Service, Home Cooks, Catering,
Dumpsters, Offal Haulers, Massage
January 1.
Funeral Directors License due April 1.
Pools and Animal Permits due May 1.
Recreational Camp Permits due June 1.
Flu Clinics held October/November.
Licensin£ Commissioners
License renewals due November 30th.
Disposal Works Installers,
and Suntanning Permits due
Tax Collector
Real Estate Taxes and Personal Property Taxes due August 1st,
November 1st, February let & May lst; interest charge after
August let, November let, February let & May 1st.
Excise Tax due 30 days after issue.
Water Bills issued 4 times a year; due 30 days after issue.
Town Clerk
Dog & Kennel Licenses due each year on April 1st.
Fish & Sporting Licenses available after December 20th each year.
Registration for storage of all inflammables due on April 30th.
207
TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
Recycling at a Glance
2nd Saturday Recycl: ~tl Dmpoff Pro,[ram 9-12noon, I-Iish School, Osl~ood St.
Mate;iai ' "'Wh~t to R;~cle How to'Prepare 'bo not include
~ All bottles and jars (clear, Rinse clean. Broken glass, dishes,
green, and brown), ceramics, mirrors, plate
Deposit and non-deposit, glass, pyrex, light bulbs,
Caps and tops can be left crystal,etc.
ou.
Plastic PET - a clear plastic used Rinseulean. Large Any plastic container or
#1 & #2 for soda bottles, salad containers should be item that is not clearly
dressing, listerine, & crushed marked as HDPE, PETE,
peanut butter jars & #1,#2
other~. There are sc~e detergent
containers ~1~ and cleaning containers
Bring them for approval.
ItDPE - an opaque plastic
used in milk & water
jugs, detergent and
llumel'ou$
other
containers ~
~ Pie plates & trays, Rinse clean Any aluminum item that
deposit & non-deposit contains non-metal or
cans, pure aluminum non aluminum
such as Hskies cat food
cans
Newspapers * Newspapers, magazines, Crash & flatten boxes, Waxed boxes or paper,
cardboard, cardboard place in paper bags or plastic liners or
boxes, such as cereal bundle with string cullophane window
boxes, etc., junk mail, envelopes, foiled paper,
telephone books tap~ (Staples are OK)
CURBSIDE PICKUP CURBSIDE PICKUP CURBSIDE PICKUP CURBSIDE PICKUP
Not for Saturday Not for Saturday Not for Saturday Not for Saturday
Dropoff at H.S. Dropoff at H.S. Dropoff at H.S. Dropofl' at H.S.
Yard Waste Leaves, woodchips grass Take to Sharpener's Food sc-raps
clippings, soil, shrub Pond Road Recycling
prunings, & other garden Center. Hour~: Wed. &
waste. Permits are Sat. 8-3 pm.
required. Check DPW
calendar for full list of
items accepted.
* Monthly on the last full reek without a holiday.
Place at curbside by 7:30 a.m. on your regular rubbish collection day.
Newspapers, magazines or bottles can be brought to the rear of 384 Osgood Street.
Sponsored by No~d~ Andover Recycling
& The Division of Public Works
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Index
NARRATIVE REPORTS
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Advisory Board ....... 3
Selectmen ......... 1
Town Accountant ....... 4
Town Clerk ......... 5
DIVISION OF FINANCE
Assessors Office ...... 6
Tax Collector ........ 7
Town Treasurer ....... 8
DIV. OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEV.
Board of Appeals ...... 9
Building Department ..... 10
Conservation Commission. 11
Director's Report ...... 9
Board of Health ....... 12
Planning Board ....... 13
FINANCIAL REPORTS
GENERAL GOVERNMENT
Accounting Department . 86 & 104
Advisory Board ....... 86
Employee Benefits ..... 87
Insurance General ..... 86
PersOnnel Department .... 87
Public Properties & Bldgs . 87
Regional Vocational School. 89
School Building ...... 86
Sealer of Weights &
Measures ......... 87
Special Legal Services. . . 88
Town Clerk ......... 88
Town Counsel ........ 88
Town Manager/Selectmen. . . 88
Town Moderator ....... 89
DIVISION OF FINANCE
Assessors Department .... 89
County Assessment ...... 90
Debt Redemption ....... 90
Interest on Debt ...... 90
Interest on Short-Term
Borrowing ......... 90
Reserve Fund Transfer .... 90
State Assessment ...... 90
Treasurer/Tax Collector. . 91
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS .... 16
PUBLIC SAFETY
Animal Inspector ...... 23
Civil Defense ........ 23
Fire Department ....... 25
Police Department ...... 27
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Affirmative Action Program . 30
Comm. on Disability Issues . 32
Council on Aging ...... 33
Historical Commission .... 35
Housing Authority ...... 35
Recreation Council ..... 37
Stevens Memorial Library . 39
Youth Services ....... 40
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT ....... 45
TOWN ELECTIONS ........ 141
TOWN MEETING - Special .... 143
Annual ..... 163
DIV, OF PLANNING & COMMUNITY DEV
Board of Appeals ...... 91
Building Department ..... 91
Conservation Commission. . . 92
Health Department ...... 92
Planning Office ....... 93
DIVISION OF PUBLIC WORKS . 93 & 103
PUBLIC SAFETY
Animal Inspector ...... 96
Civil Defense ........ 96
Fire Dapartment ....... 96
Police Department ...... 97
COMMUNITY SERVICES
Community Center ...... 98
Council on Aging ...... 98
4th of July Celebrations . . 99
Graves Registration ..... 99
Historical Commission .... 99
Patriotic & Civil Celeb. . . 100
Recreation Council ..... 100
Rental of Veterans Quarters. 100
Stevens Memorial Library . . 100
Endowment Fund ...... 102
Industrial Commission .... 101
Veteran's Services ..... 101
Youth Services ....... 101
SCHOOL DEPARTMENT ....... 111