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Home My WebLink About2002 Annual Town ReportNorth An~lover Senior £enter 2002 Annual RepoKc COUNCIL ON AGING BOARD OF DIRECTORS The Board of Directors provides the guidance and direction that make the North Andover Senior Center so successful. They are: Back Row: Left to Right: Elizabeth Poirier, James Cassidy, Adele McConaghy, John Graham (Treasurer), Ann Daly, and Paul Gilligan (Secretary). Front Row: Left to Right: Patricia Long, Irene O'Brien (Director of Elder Services), A1 Movsesian (Chairperson), and Maria Rosati (Vice Chair). The 2002 Annual Town Report is dedicated to the North Andover Senior Center and the dedicated efforts of the staff and Board of Directors. The contributions and spirit of our seniors have made North Andover the fine community it is and it is with gratitude and respect that we honor them. The production of this report would not have been possible without the contributions of Kathleen Gorman, Irene O'Brien, and Betty Pettis. Special thanks to Liz O'Brien of Liz O'Brien Photography (617) 632-2772 for her photographic contributions throughout this report. The inside back covers show the dedicated staff and the history of the Center many of the programs and activities that the Center provides. North Andover Service Listings Our Town INCORPORATED April 7, 1855 SITUATION About 24 miles north of Boston Latitude 42°40" Longitude 71°7" COUNTY Essex POPULATION 28,456 AREA Approximately 26.63 square miles ELEVATZON 91 feet .847 inches above sea level at Town Building TOWN HALL Binlt in 1906 SENATORS IN CONGRESS Edward Kennedy (617) 565-3170 John Kerry (617) 565-8519 REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS John Tierney (508) 531-1669 STATE REPRESENTATIVES 14th Essex--Precincts 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, and 6 David M. Torrisi (617) 722-2396 18th Essex--Precincts 7 and 8 Barbara A. L'Italien (617) 722-2100 STATE SENATORS Ist Essex Precincts I, 4, 6, and 8 Steven Baddour (617) 722-1604 1st Essex and Middlesex Precincts 2, 3, 5, and 7 Brace E. Tan' (617) 722-1600 ASSESSED VALUATION Real Estate Only Personal Property Total $3,016,551,374 $822,860.89 $3,068,249,244 TAX RATE For the period from July 1, 2001-June 30, 2002 Residential $12.66, Commercial $15.40 TAX RILLS Tax bills are paid quarterly. Payments are due on August 1, November 1, February 1, and May 1. If unpaid by due date, interest will be added according to law from the date due m the date payment is made. Motor Vehicle Excise is due thirty days from date of issuance. Water bills are issued quarterly and are due 30 days from date of issuance. ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION First Tuesday in March TOWN MEETING Open Town Meeting Meets in May PRECINCT VOTING LOCATIONS Precincts 1 and 2 North Andover Middle School Main Street Precincts 3 and 4 Atkinson School Phillips Brook Road - Off Massachusetts Avenue Precincts 5 and 6 Franklin School Cypress Terrace - Off Andover Street Precincts 7 and 8 Sargent School 300 Abbot Street Polls open 7:00 A.~. until 8:00 P.M. Call Town Clerk's Office at (978) 688-9501 for information. Town Offices FIRE DEPARTMENT 124 Main Street Emergency: 911 PHONE: (978) 688-9590 FAX: (978) 688-9594 BUSINESS HOURS: 8:304:30 POLICE OEPARTMENT 566 Main Street Emergency' 911 PHONE: FAX: TrY: (978) 683-3168 (978) 681-1172 (978) 683-3168 HOURS: 24 hours a day PUBLIC LIBRARY 345 Main Street PHONE: (978) 688-9505 FAX: (978) 688-9507 HOURS: Please call for hours PUBLIC WORKS 384 Osgood Street PHONE: (978) 685-0950 FAX: (978) 688-9573 HOURS: Office 8:30-4:30 SENIOR CENTER 120R Main Street PHONE: (978) 688-9560 FAX: (978) 688-9563 HOURS: 8:304:30 TOWN MANAGER 120 Main Street PHONE: (978) 688-9510 FAX: (978) 688-9556 TOWN CLERK 120 Main Street PHONE: FAX: HOURS: (978) 688-9500 (978) 688-9556 Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION 675 Chickering Road PHONE: (978) 794-1503 FAX: (978) 794-0231 HOURS: 8:00-4:30 North Andover High School 675 Chickering Road (978) 794.1711 North Aaflover Middle School 495 Main Street (978) 794-1870 Atldnson Elementary School 111 Phillips Brook Road (978) 794-0 124 Bradstreet Early Childhood Center 70 Main Street (978) 794-1677 lCranklin Elementary School 2 Cypress Terrace (978) 794.1990 Kit~redge Elementary School 601 MainSheet (978) 794-1688 Sargent Elementary School 300 Abbott Street (978) 794-3673 Thomson Elementary School 266 Wavefly Road (978) 794.1545 ASSESSORS 120 Main Street PHONE: (978) 688-9566 FAX: (978) 688-9556 Exemption Applications Motor Vehicle Excise Questions Property Assessments Tax Rate Information BOARD OF HEALTH 27 Charles Street PHONE: (978) 688-9540 Communicable Diseases Info/Surveillance Environmental Health Concerns Food Establishment Permits/Complaints ~ Food Sanitation Training Programs Health Screening: Blood Pressure, TB Home Visits Housing: Requirements for safe and sanitary housing Influenza Nuisance and Sanitation Complaints Public Swimming Pool Permits Rabies Vaccination Clinics: Dogs and Cats Recreational Camp Permits Subsurface Sewage Disposal: Permits and Information on Location Tanning & Massage Est. Permits Tobacco Control Program Vaccine Depot Well Drilling Permits BUILDING DEPARTMENT 27 Charles Street PHONE: (978) 688-9545 ADA Coordinator Building Permits Building Information Demolition Permits Fireplace & Chimney Permits Gas Permits Masonry Permits Occupancy Permits Plumbkig Permits Relocating Structure Permits Replacement Door Permits Replacement Window Permits Roofing Permits Sealer of Weight and Measures Sign Permits Swimming Pool Permits Tent Permits Vinyl Siding Permits Woodstove Permits Zoning By-Law Enforcement/Questions COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES American Disabilities Act Coordinator CONSERVATION COMMISSION 27 Charles Street PHONE: (978) 688-9530 Wetlands Information COUNCIL ON AGING-SENIOR CENTER 120R Main Street PHONE: (978) 688-9560 HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 Alzheimer's Identification/Intervention Program Assistance Programs Blood Pressure Clinics Choral Group Discussion Group Educational Programs Elders at Risk Fitness Programs Free Pamphlets Friendly Visitor Program Fund-Raising Handicapped Accessible Health Care Proxy Health Screenings Home Care Services Homestead Act Immunization Programs Income Tax Assistance Informational and Referral Lectures Lending Library Lunch Program Magazines and Newspapers Meals on Wheels Memorials Monthly Parties Newsletter Outreach Recreational Programs Senior/Disabled Tax Relief Program SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs for Elders) Telephone Reassurance Program Transportation Programs: Medical & Grocery ShoppingVolunteer Opportunities Weight Maintenance Program Widows'Widowers Support Group EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES PHONE: (978) 688-4904 Auxiliary Police Disaster Services Evacuation Coord'mation Services Liaison for State and Federal Agencies Local Emergency Planning Committee Radio Communication Capability with Local, State and Federal Agencies EMERGENCY MEDICAL SERVICES PHONE: 911 FIRE DEPARTMENT 124 Main Street PHONE: Emergency 911 Non-Emergency (978) 688-9590 Blasting Permits Burning Permits 1/15-5/1 Fire Prevention Fire Inspection - Smoke Detectors Flammable Liquids/LP Gas Permits Oil Heat Appliance Installation Sprinkler Fire Alarm Plan Review Sprinkler Installation Underground Fuel Tank Installation/Removal Permits LIBRARY 345 Main Street PHONE: (978) 688-9505 FAX: (978) 688-9507 Anne Bradstreet Collection Book Discussion Series Books Books on Tapes Boston Globe on CD-ROM Camcorder Cassette Players Computers (PC and Mac) Conference Room Dial-Up Access Exhibits Friends of Stevens Memorial Library Geneology and Local History Handicapped Accessible Inter-Library Loan Language Tapes Large Print Books Magazines and Newspapers Meeting Room Merrimack Valley Library Consortium Member Museum Passes Music CDs On-line Periodical Database Original Art for Loan Phonedisc Photocopies (reduce and enlarge) Records Rental Books Reference Services Special Programs for Adults and Young Adults Storyhours/Children's Programs Talking Books for the Blind Tax Forms Television with Cable TV Hook-up Videos PARKING CLERK 120 Main Street PHONE: (978) 688-9550 Parking Ttcket Information/Payment PERSONNEL Town Hall 120 Main Street PHONE: (978) 688-9516 Town Employment Opportunities PLANNING Town Hall Annex 27 Charles Street PHONE: (978) 688-9535 Flood Maps Plalming Board Agendas Site Plan Review Subdivision Plans Zoning By-Law Zoning Map Information POLICE DEPARTMENT 566 Main Street PHONE: Emergency 911 Non-Emergency (978) 683-3168 FAX: (978) 681-1172 TrY: (978) 683-3168 Adult Police Academy Alcohol Server Training Information Animal Control Auction Permits Bicycle Helmet Sales Bicycle Registration Burial Permits (Non-Business Hours) Business Security Surveys Car Seat Loan Program Child Identification Program Citizen Advisory Council Community Policing Ct/me Watch D.A.R.E. Program Detective Hot Line Firearm Permits School Safety Questions Student Police Academy Town Emergencies (Non-Business Hours) Traffic Control and Safety Issues PUBLIC WORKS 384 Osgood Street PHONE: (978) 685-0950 EMERGENCY (Non-Business Hours): (978) 683-3168 FAX: (978) 688-9573 HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 Field and Park Maintenance Boat and Fishing Permits - Lake Cochichewick Pothole and Road Hazard Repairs Public Tree Issues Recycling Permits Sewer Connections Sewer Blockages Snow Removal Regulations Street/Sidewalk Resurfacing Info. Trash & Recycling Collection Info. Water Connections Water Leaks Water Main Replacement Water Meters Watershed Information RECREATION PHONE: (978) 688-9579 Arts in the Parks/Children's Theatre Band Concerts Boys Basketball Field/Park Administration Field/Playground Permits Field Trips Girls Basketball Girls Softball Indoor/Outdoor Skating Information Parent Guide to Children's Resources. Playground Areas Progrmn Information/Registration Seasonal Employment/Volunteer Opportunities Sports Organization Information Tennis Court Passes Women's Softball 5CffOOL ADMINISTRATION - SUPERINTENDEgr's OFFICE 675 Chickering Road PHONE: (978) 794-1503 FAX: (978) 794-0231 Art: K-12 Athletics (794-3144) Community Schools Program (978-794-3080) Day Care Programs Breakfast Club Extended Kindergarten KidStop! EXCEL Enrichn~ent Program High School SAT Prep High School Driver Education Men's Basketball Summer School Academic Remediation Camps Technology Training Computers: K-12 (978-794-3144) Continu/ng Educat/on (978-794-171 !) English as a Second Language Literary Publications Music: K-12 Physical Education: K- 12 (978-794-3144) Special Education: Pre-School-12 (978-794-1717) SCHOOL CLOSINGS When weather conditions cause schools to be closed or to delay their openings, PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT, POLICE DEPARTMENT, OR FIRE DEPARTMENT. 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SELECTMEN'S OFFICE Town Hall, Main Floor PHONE: (978) 688-9510 Appointments -- Boards/Commissions Selectmen's Meeting Agendas Utilities Hearings STEVENS ESTATE AT OSGOOO HILL 723 Osgood St. PHONE: (978) 682-7072 Facility Rental Information TOWN CLERK Town Hall, Main Floor PHONE: (978) 688-9500--General Information (978) 688-9501--Town Clerk Absentee Ballots Alcoholic Liquor License Appointed Committee Listing Automatic Amusement Device License Birth Certificates Bowling Alley/Billiard License Business Certificates Census Information/Jury List Certification of Petitions Class I--Dealer License Class II--Used Cars License Class ~I--Junk Dealer License Common Victualler License Coordinates Annual Town Report Death Ceffificates Dog License--due January 1 Elected Officials Current Listing Entertainment License Fishing and Hunting License Justice of the Peace Marriage License Massachusetts Income Tax Forms Nomination Papers Notary Public Raffle Permits Residential Street Listing Voter Registration TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR Town Hall, Main Floor PHONE: (978) 688-9550 Betterments Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Payments Municipal Lien Certificates Parking Ticket Payments Real Estate Information/Payments Water/Sewer Bill Payments VETERANS' SERVICES Town Hall, Third Floor PHONE: (978) 682-6378 All Veteran Benefits Discharge Papers Recorded Flags and Holders for Graves Headstones and Grave Markers Veterans' Assistance YOUTH SERVICES 33 Johnson St. PHONE: (978) 682-9000/688-9515 EMERGENCY BEEPER: (508) 387-4919 Crisis Intervention Information and Referral Social Programs Recreation Programs Juvenile Court Services Support Services Student-Run Services Adventure Programs Ropes Course Clothes Closet Summer Programs Job Bank Peer Mediation Joseph N. Hennaun Youth Center Prevention Programs 24-Hour Emergenc Response Attendance Officer Holiday Giving Program Parenting Programs Family Services Youth Concert Series Town Officers and Committees Officials and Term Expiration Dates ACCOUNTANT* * Lyne Savage ASSESSORS, BOARD OF *** David Minicucci, Chairperson George R. Barker, Jr. Ernest Jones CABLE TV COMMITTEE** George I. Dague, Chairperson Thomas M. Finelli Vincent G. Rauscher Arthur S. Fundeldian Robert S. Parker David W. Greet George Johnson John Savastano, Special Member (2003) (2003) (2o03) (2005) (2003) (2003) (2004) (2005) (2004) (2005) (2004) COMMUNTrY DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES, DIVISION OF*** Heidi Griffin, Director COMMUNITY PRESERVATZON COMMITTEE** John Simons, Chairperson (2004) William Barrett (2003) Felipe Schwarz (2005) Hope R. Minicucci (2003) John T. Mabon (2004) Susan B. O'Brien (2004) Linda E. Tremblay (2004) William P. McEvoy (2005) Ronald S. Headrick (2005) CONSERVATION COMMISSION** Scott Masse, Chairperson (2004) Albert P. Manzi, Jr. (2005) Deborah Feltovic (2003) Joseph W. Lynch (2004) John Mabon (2004) Beth Westcott (2005) Sean F. McDonough (2003) Robert Cerchione, Associate COUNCIL ON AGING** Albert S. Movesian, Chairperson Maria V. Rosati Adele McConaghy John Graham Anne Daly Paul Gilligan Elizabeth Poirier James Cassidy Patricia A. Long Irene O'Brien, Director, Elder Services COMMISSION ON DISABILIIY ISSUES** Cheryl Vazza-Scott, Chairperson Barbara Currier Donald B. Stewart James F. Lyons David Bradbum EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY** Jolm J. Coco, Director Jeffrey J. Coco, Deputy Director Richard Stanley, Police Services Officer William Dolan, Warning Services Officer Richard C. Boettcher, OIC Aux./Special Police William M. Hastings, Communications Officer Leonard Somers, Education and Training Officer John Savastano, Senior Operations Officer Richard T Shnughnessy, Operations Officer Evelyn Coco, Secretary FINANCE COMMITTEE**** Jack Watkins, Chairperson Bernice Fink Paul Stewart Paula Porten Keith Mitchell Melinda Coppa Michael Batsimm Mark Nichols Stephen P. Dawe (2003) (2003) (2004) (2005) (2005) (20O4) (2004) (2004) (2oo5) (2oo3) (2oo3) (2003) (2oo5) (2oo5) (2003) (2003) (2005) (2003) (2005) (2003) (2OO4) (20O4) (2005) (2004) * Elected Official ** Appointed by Selectmen *** Appointed by Town Manager **** Appointed by Town Moderator FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION, D/VISION OF Charles Benevento, Director FIRE CHIEF** William V. Dolan GRAVES OFHCER*'* Theodore R. Baton GREATER LAWRENCE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL** William McEvoy GREATER LAWRENCE REGIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE* Mark Ford (2005) GREATER LAWRENCE SANITARY DISTRIEl REPRESENTATIVE** Brian J. Mitchell (2003) BOARD OF HEALTH*** Francis E MacMillan, M.D., Chairperson Jonathan Markey Cheryl A. Barczak Sandra Start, Health Administrator Debra Rillahan, R.N. Brian LaGmsse, Inspector (2003) (2004) (2006) HISTORICAL COMMISSION** Kathleen Szyska, Chairperson Patricia Long Anne Erickson Barbara Somers Linda Tremblay (2003) (2003) (2004) (2004) (2005) HOUSING AUTHORITY* William McEvoy, Chairperson Helen Soucy Anna O'Connor Louise F. Crawley Paul Gilligan- State Appointee Hope R. Minicucci, PHM, Executive Director (2005) (2003) (2004) (2006) (2006) HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT TOWN MANAGER*** Raymond Santilli INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCING AUTHORITY*** George Schrucnder, Chairperson (2002) Lan'y Buote (2006) Iolm R. Kalin (2004) INSPECTORS*** D. Robert Nicetta, Bldg. Commissioner & Zoniag Enforcement Officer Michael McGuire, Local Inspector James L. Diozzi, Plumbing & Gas Inspector James DeCota, Electrical Inspector Richard Lindsay, Sr., Animal Inspector (2003) LIBRARY TRUSTEES (Replacement by vote of remaining members) Arthur Lamon, Chairperson. Martha Salisbury Mary Ellen Osgood W'lll~al~ Hickey William Duffy, Jr. E. William Hansen Peter Lafond Sue Ellen Holmes, Library Director LICENSING COMMISSIONERS* Donald B. Stewart, Chairperson Rosemary C. Smedile lames M. Xenakis Susan M. Haltmaier Wendy D. Wakeman (2003) (2004) (2005) (2003) (2oo5) LOCAL ARTS COUNCIL** J. Leslie Ymmg-Lemire, Chairperson (2003) Joanne Parrill (2003) Patricia Peet (2004) Brenda C. Reeve (2005) Bobbi E. Re-nnie-Greer (2005) Nancy Egan (2003) Ann Cavanaugh (2005) Gillian L. Pearlson (2004) OLD CENTER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION** George Schmender, Chairperson (2003) Martha Larson (2003) Leslie Hopkins (2004) Kathlecn Szyska (2004) Harry Aznoian (2005) * Elected Official ** Appointed by Setectmen *** Appointed by Town Manager **** Appointed by I'ow~ Moderator 8 Robert Stevens Patricia Long Richard M. Gramly, Alternate Kathleen M. Brown, Alternate PLANNING BOARD*** John Simons, Chairperson Richard A. Nardella Alberto Angles, Jr. Felipe Schwarz George H. White James M. Phinney, Associate POLICE CHIEF** Richard M. Stanley PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF*** J. William Hmurciak, Director (2005) (2005) (2004) (2003) (2003) (2003) (2005) (2004) (2005) (2005) RECREATION COUNCIL** William McEvoy, Chairperson William Blackstock William McCarthy Michael Laorenza Barbara Pybus John Driscoll Chris Rock Joan Heafey Neil Hamel REGISTRAR OF VOTERS, BOARD OF** Martha Salisbury, Chairperson Leo E. Lafond Helen Tacy Joyce A. Bradshaw, Town Clerk (Ex Officio) SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITTEE (2003) (2003) (2003) (2004) (2004) (2005) (2005) (2004) (2005) (2OO5) (2004) (2003) (Appointed by School Committee & Town Moderator) Louis Minicucci, Chairperson Stephen Bullis Brace Baker Harold Dushame Donald O. Stemfeld Domenic Scalise Alfred M. Perry SCHOOL COMMITTEE* Daniel J. Murphy, Chairperson (2003) Brace E. Baker (2005) Donald O. Stemfeld (2003) Alfred M. Perry (2004) Darlene Rose Torosian (2005) SCHOOL, SUPERINTENDENT OF (Appointed by School Committee) D~. William E. Allen SELECTMEN, BOARD OF* Rosemary C. Smedile, Chairperson James M. Xenakis Donald B. Stewart Susan M. Haltmaier Wendy D. Wakeman SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMITTEE** Tina Klein, Chairperson Joan Kulash Karen Kline Darren Ross Steven Daly Diann Osgood Susan Haltmaier (Ex Officio) William Hmurciak (Ex Officio) STEVENS ESTATE, BOARD OF TRUSTEES** Albert F. Cullen, Esq., Chairperson E. William Hansen Martha Larson lohn McGarry, Esq. John J. Willis, Esq. Diana Headrick Alden Clayton TOWN CLERK*** Joyce A. Bradshaw TOWN COUNSEL** Urbelis & Fieldsteel, LLP TOWN MANAGER** Mark H. Rees TOWN MODERATOR* Charles A. Salisbury VETERAN'S AGENT & BURIAL AGENT*** Edward Mitchell * Elected Offida[ ** Appointed by Setectmen *** Appointed by Town Manager **** Appointed b~ Town Moderator (2O04) (2005) (2003) (2003) (2005) (2005) (2005) (2005) (2004) (2004) (2003) (2005) (2005) (2005) (2004) (2004) (2003) (2003) (2003) YOUTH SERVICES BOARD OF DIRECTORS** Thomas Burkhardt, Chairperson (2005) Vincent Valenfino (2004) Peter Breen (2005) Terry L. Price (2003) John F. Shaw, m (2004) Cathleen Murphy (2003) John E Markins (2003) Ex Officio: Donald B. Stewart, Selectman James M. Xenakis, Selectman Tracy Castiglione, Police Department Richard Gorman, Youth Services Director ZONING BOARD Of APPEALS** William J. Sullivan, Chai~rson Robert P. Ford Walter E Soule Raymond Vivenzio John M. Pallone Scott A. Karpinski Ellen Mclmyro, Associate George Early, Associate Joseph D. LaGrasse, Associate * Elected Official ** ,~4~pointed by Selectmen *** Appointed by Town Manager **** Appointed by Town Modelator (2003) (2003) (2004) (2004) (2005) (2OO4) (2OO4) - (2003) (2005) NORTH ANDOVER FIRE DEPARTMENT PUTS ON A FINE SPAGHETTI DINNER 10 GENERAL GOVERNMENT Board of Selectmen/Town Manager Selectmen Rosemary Conne[[y Srnedi[e, Chair Susan M. HaLtmeier Donald B. Stewart Mark Rees, Town Manager Wendy D. Wakeman 3ames M. Xenakis The Board of Selectmen and Town Manager are pleased to report considerable success during 2002 toward the achievement of specific objectives for the benefit of the Town. The fact that many of these objectives were achieved during difficult financial times speaks to the hard work and dedication of North Andover's town employees. Highlights of 2002 include the following: Successfully negotiated a host community agreement with Maritimes Pipeline that generated $217,785 in town revenue, a portion of which is earmarked for pipeline safety training for North Andover Fire Fighters. Began the process of implementing the placement underground of utility poles and wires in the Old Center area of North Andover pursuant to town by-law. Established specific objectives for achievement by Town Divisions including an automated interactive database to track progress toward achieving the objectives. Moved the locally based, non-profit North Andover Thrift Shop into a newly acquired building to replace a structure that was destroyed by fire in 2001. Initiated the process of renovation of the Town Hall including the completion of a feasibility study, the solicitation and hiring of an architect and the selection of temporary office space. Completed the successful negotiation of collective bargaining agreements with the seven municipal unions including fire fighters, patrol officers/sergeants, police lieutenants, professional librarians, clerical staff, communications officers and public works employees. Implemented a professional development program for Town employees including training on labor law, ethics, customer service workshops, telephone procedures and employee assistance programs. Created the North Andover Commission on Housing Issues and charged the commission with reviewing town policy issues to expand affordable housing opportunities. Received the Distinguished Budget Presentation Award from the Government Finance Officers Association for the !~03 Budget document, Negotiated settlements for the Foxwoods Subdivision and Mesiti Development Sewer line lawsuits; both of which were multi-year, complicated actions involving multiple parties. The Board of Selectmen and Town Manager would like to express our sincere appreciation to all town employees and volunteers for their dedication to our community and tireless efforts to make North Andover a better place to work and live. DIVISION OF FINANCE AND ADF, IINISTRATION Assessors Office Garrett C. Bores, Chief Assessor Aggregate Value of Real Estate-- 12 month Aggregate Value of Personal Property Real Estate Tax Levy--12 months Personal Property Tax Levy-- 12 month Residential Rate per Thousand C.I.P. Rate per Thousand $2,664,778,762 $51,697,870 $41,385,147.43 $797,841.45 $13.12 $15.92 Water Lein $99,445.49 Sewer Lein $97,946.53 Interest (Water) $10,955.44 Interest (Sewer) $11,392.52 Betterment with Interest Chapter 80 (Sewer) Chapter 40 (Sewer) Committed Interest (Sewer) Committed Interest (Water) Water/Sewer Lien Demand Water/Sewer Lien Demand Commit Interest Buildings and Vacant Land Assessed Single Family Condominiums Misc. Res. Two Family Three Family Four-Eight Family Vacant Land Residential/Conunercial Commercial Buildings and Land 5992 1288 27 461 47 50 648 60 412 $101,791.56 $318.00 $15,754.93 $15.90 $4568.10 $1410.00 Industrial Buildings and Land Personal Property Accounts Chapter 61 --Forest Property Chapter 61A--Farm Property Chapter 61B--Recreational Land Exempt Buildings and Land Public Utilities Utilities Valued by State 85 848 4 148 7 380 5 5 12 Town Treasurer CharLes Benevento, Treasurer As Town Treasurer, I submit my report for the 12 months ending December 31, 2002. Receipts January 1 to December 31, 2002 Disbursements Ianuary 1 to December 31, 2002 $102,689,703.42 $127,421,257.60 Reconciliation of cash Fleet Bank $ 605,718.45 Boston Safe Deposit 3,402,562.00 M.M.D.T. 14,13g,982.53 Centu~ Bank 12,817,850.62 State Street Bank 274,491.78 Stoneham Savfngs Bank /27,533.86 Citizens Bank 546,783.08 Eastern Bank 578,090.14 Medford Savings 1,378,545.53 Escrow accounts 4,721,033.02 Trust accounts 149,387.71 Total $39,341,978.72 Uncotl. ected Balances - December 31, 2002 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 Rea[ Estate Personat Property Motor Vehicte Excise $451,086.03 $29,138.19 $2,911.65 $1,341.90 $8,077.87 $7,746.00 $8,418.22 $7,110.54 $114,092.33 $39,260.94 $21,630.75 $15,077.34 GETTING OUT THE NEWSLETTER 13 Town Cterk 3oyce A. Bradshaw, CMMC, Town Clerk I respectfully submit the Report of the Town Clerk for the Year 2002. The Oftice of the Town Clerk continues our mission to automate services and provide better access for the public. Our Web site provides the opportunity for residents to be able to download documents for their use. We use e-mail to better respond to citzen requesls and respond on an immediate basis. As the information managers for the Town, technical resources allow us to have information at our fingertips. The interoet allows us to provide the public with agency links and a wealth of information. Our Annual Town Election began our new eight precinct, four location system. The patience and cooperation of all the Town's voters made this a smooth transition. Setting up and maintaining four separate voting locations is accomplished through a team effort involving my Board of Registrars--Martha Salisbury, Helen Tacy, and Leo Lafond, our school custodians, and many helpers. The March 5, 2002 election saw James Xenakis elected for a second three- year term, joined by Wendy D. Wakeman to the Board of Selectmen. The School Committee reelected Bruce Baker for a second term and Darlene Torosian to her first elected position. Mark Ford was reelected to a three-year term as the Town's Greater Lawrence Vocational Technical School Representative. A successful Annual Town Meeting ended with the voters approving a much needed renovation of our Town Building. The exciting task of planning for this renovation is anxiously anticipated. Years of cramped quarters will make way for a modero uplif~ and a restoration of many of the charming historic features of the building. A much needed vault will be the highlight to us as we struggle to keep and preserve the records of the Town. A productive year of planning will result in the relocation of Town Hall in 2003 and a triumphant return when renovations are complete. Our office recorded 308 births, 294 deaths, and 111 marriages in the year 2002. As the Town continues to grow, we are challenged to find innovate ways to streamline processes. The annual census, elections, acting aa agent for the Board of Selectmen as Licensing Commissioners, and being the General Information resource for the Town would not he possible without the continued dedication of Janet L. ~.aton, Assistant Town Clerk. Ably assisted by Karen Fitzgibbons and our tireless volunteer Harold Dnshame we lxy to meet the needs of our citizens. In these difficult economic times we seek to provide cost-effective, efficient se~wice. DOLLS FOR DOLLS 14 DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES Community Development Heidi Griffin, Director of Community Development Donna Mae D'Agata, Administrative Assistant to the Director The Community Development Office serves as the management am~ of the Community Development and Services Division. Community Development consists of the Director of Community Development, Heidi Griffin and the Administrative Assistant to the Director, Donna Mae D'Agata. The Community Development offices are located at 27 Charles Street. The office suite houses the permitting offices of Building, Conservation, Health, Planning and the Zoning Board of Appeals. The remaining departments are the Senior Center, the Youth Center, the Recreation Department, Veterans' Officer, the Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill and the Stevens Memorial Library. Current Projects administered this year · Carter Hill - Self Help Grant//9 - $250,000. The acquisition of 27.33+ acres of conservation land in fee simple located at the Carter Hill Property in the Town of North Andover in accordance with the application on file with the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, Division of Conservation Services. The Conservation Restriction is recorded at the Essex North Registry of Deeds at Book 7124, Page 151. · Half Mile Hill - Self Help Grant #10 - $250,000. The acquisition of 35.00_+ acres of conservation land in fee simple known as the Lake Cochichewick Shorefront Project in the Town of North Andover, with a conservation restriction conveyed to a qualified organization ia accordance with the Community Preservation Act, and in accordance with the application on file with the Executive Office of Environmental Affairs, Division or Conservation Services. The Conservation Restriction is recorded at the Essex North Registry of Deeds at Book 7124, Page 141. · Massachusetts Housing Partnership Fund - $10,000. Professional Assistance under its 40B Technical Assistance Program. This award is to pay for the consulting service of McGregor & Associates to assist with the review of the 40B comprehensive permit project known as The Meadows Condominiums. The Meadows Condominium is a 270- unit housing complex on Route 114. McGregor & Associates met with town officials, town boards, reviewed density and traffic issues, technical reports and peer review with VHB consultants. The project gained the approval of the Zoning Board of Appeals on January 14, 2003. Seventy-five units will be sold at the affordable price of $159,000. · Downtown Grant - $5,000. Funding from the Department of Housing and Community Development, downtown technical assistance through the Massachusetts Downtown Initiative. Under this program Steven Cecil of the Cecil Group served as the technical expert, providing assistance in development of facade improvements for the town center. The intent is to provide communities with targeted assistance that will facilitate a community's effort at successful, long-term downtown revitalization. A working meeting was held with town officials, Steve Cecil and the downtown merchants on January 14, 2003. · Historic Old Center District - MOTT 7007-0950 - $75,000 received July 2001. The funding for this project was obtained from the Massachusetts Office of Travel and Tourism. The project will involve the development of Historic Timeline Boards around the Old Center Common. Meetings with the Historic Old Center Committee and Martha Lyon of Paysage Landscape Architect & Historic Preservation have produced a Design Development Guide for the Old Center Common Landscape Improvements, the Old Center Common Tree Inventory and Management Plan, and Proposed Interpretive Signs. · Community Development Plan - $30,000. The funding for this project is from the Department of Housing and Community Development. The Scope of Services was submitted by the Regional Planning Agency on behalf of the community on December 13, 2001. The Interagency Work Group (IAWG) reviewed and approved the Scope of Services on September 18, 2002. The Community Development Plan of the Town of North Andover will provide a function framework to guide in the development and implementation of policies that will: 15 Preserve the Town's rural New England character; Accommodate residential housing diversity; Provide educational excellence in the Town's public schools; Enfome safe and efficient traffic cimulation patters; Protect the Town historical, cultural, and natural resources; Maintain a fiscally responsible government; Promote a self-sufficient local economy with a sustainable dependence on natural resources. Osgood Hill Landscape Restoration Project: The Community Development Director, Administrative Assist.ant, and Building Commissioner assisted the Trustees on completion of contracts, documentation and related professional assistance to complete the landscape restoration project at Osgood Hill. This construction includes completion of the brick terrace area which provides enough space for 40' x 100' tents, coupled with a curving walkway inspired by James Bowditch's original design which extends from the main hons~'s south porch, and provides for a stonedust walkway which connects the parking area to the terrace. The stonedust walkway is handicapped accessible. This walkway continues to connect the terrace to the house and meanders its way around the formal garden area. Osgood Hill Architectural Services for Design of Fire Detection System, miscellaneous I-IVAC and Electrical Renovations, and other repairs at the Stevens Estate and the Carriage House at Osgood Hill: The Community Development Director, Administrative Assistant, and Building Commission assisted the Trustees on completion of contracts, documentation and related professional assistance to complete the architectural services for the repair project. The project consists of design services, contract documents, competitive bidding and contract administration of}IVAC, electrical and fire alarm design, mansion and carriage house existing conditions, mansion and carriage house renovations, bid specifications/project manual. The roofing and gutter repair was put out for bid in January, 2003. Staff SuPport In addition to ensuring implementation and completion of the above projects, the Community Development Director and Administrative Assistant provide professional and t~chnical staff support, in varying degrees, to the following committees in the Town of North Andover: Growth Management Subcommittee Community Development Plan Committee North Andover Commission on Housing Issues Downtown Revitalization Commitlee Old Town Common Committee Community Preservation Committee North Andover Planning Board North Andover Zoning Board of Appeals North Andover Conservation Commission North Andover Board of Health Stevens Estate Trustees 16 THE VOCALAIRES ENTERTAIN Animal Inspector Richard D. Lindsay, D.V. bl., Inspector of Animals The following is a summary of the activities of the Animal Inspector for the calendar year 2002. 2000 2001 2002 Number of dogs quarantined for bitSng Number of animals tested for Rabies 4 3 Number of AnimaLs PosiUve for Rabies 0 0 Number of Cats quarantined for exposure to Rabies 44 35 Number of Dogs quarantined for exposure to Rabies Number of Barns insPected 13 12 Number of dairy cows and heifers 8 47 Number of dairy bulls Number of dairy herds Number of beef catUe 87 45 Number of beef herds 2 3 Number of donkeys 0 0 Number of horses 118 112 Number of ponies 17 23 Number of goats 4 6 Number of sheep 3 0 Number of swine 3 4 Number of swine herds Number of fallow deer 11 16 4 1 53 8 11 25 0 0 39 2 0 75 11 9 4 I 13 The Annual Rabies clinic was held April 6, 2002. INTER-GENERATIONAL ACTIVITIES 17 Zoning Board of Appeals WitEam 3. Suttivan, Chairman Waiter E Sou[e, Vice Chairman Robert P. Ford, Clerk ELten P. McIntyre, Associate Board member George M. Eafley, Associate Board member 3ohn M. Pat[one, Board member Scott A. Karpinski, Board member 3oseph D. LaGrasse, Associate Board member The Board of Appeals held 11 regular monthly meetings and three special meetings during the fiscal year 2002. The Board held hearings on 32 variances, 30 special permits, 6 findings, 3 6-month extensions, and 3 comprehensive permits. The Board of Appeals holds its regular meetings on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 e.M. unless otherwise advertised. Board of Health Francis P. MacMi[tan, M.D., Chairman Cheryl Barczak, Clerk Sandra Starr, Health Director Oebra Rit[ahan, R.N. 3onathan Markey, Member Brian Lagrasse, Inspector Susan Contarino, Secretary The North Andover Board of Health is a three-member volunteer board whose members are appointed by the Town Manager for three-year, overlapping terms. The Board generally meets on the fourth Thursday of each month in the DPW conference room. The staff of the Health Department consists of a frill-time Director, an Inspector and Secretary, and a part-time nurse. The Board of Health and its slaff are dedicated to the endeavor of preventing the spread of disease, disability and injury in the community. This is accomplished by the monitoring and tracking of communicable diseases; by providing services and programs, including education, to the community at large; by developing policies and regulations to promote healthy conditions; by enforcement of health regulations; by researching causes and solutions to community and workplace health problems, and by forming partnerships to develop coUecfive approaches to community and regional health issues. To accomplish these goals, annual influenza clinics were held at the Senior Center and other sites in Town; the annual rabies immunization day clinic in April was held; the ongoing inspection program was carried out; the West Nile bird pickup program was continued; the consultant air quality monitoring program, and the tobacco control program that is administered through collaboration with the Healthy Communities Tobacco Control Program were continued. In addition the Board hosted 2 blood drives in conjunction with the American Red Cross and joined the Fire Department and the Lions in a health fair. The Department also secured a skin cancer grant from the state and bought several umbrellas for the beach area at Stevens Pond. The past year was a significant one for the Board of Health. Two of the long-time members resigned from the Board. Gayton Osgood, after 20 years, and John Rizza, after 19 years both left for varying reasons. The Town has benefited greatly over the years from their leadership, knowledge and dedication to achieving the goals of public health for North Andover. They will be missed. Two new members were appointed to flu the vacant positions; they are Cheryl Barczak, R.N., MSN, and engineer Jonathan Markey. Both are highly qualified and have already shown their leadership abilities. We welcome them and wish them luck. 18 Despite being chronically understaffed, the Health Department with the assistance of outside consultants performed the following inspections: INSPECTIONS PERFORMED BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2002 AND DECEMBER 31, 2002 Septic system retated 134 Complaints 46 Housing 33 Camps PooLs 18 Food estabUshments 209 Dumpsters 121 Massage/Tanning estabtishments Home nursing visits 230 Bathing beach water samples 33 TOTAL INSPECTIONS 817 PERMIT5 ISSUED BY THE BOARD OF HEALTH BETWEEN JANUARY 1, 2002 AND DECEMBER 31, 2002 Food ServSce 138 Disposal Works Construction 29 Disposal Works Instat[ers 47 Design Approval permits 32 Wett OdtUng Permits Animal permits Funeral Director's Licenses 3 Recreational camps 0fiat/I-rash hauters 32 Suntanning estabUshments 5 Massage Therapy/Establishment Licenses 19 Site Testing permits 37 Dumpster permits Tobacco Sate Permits 25 ~ce Rink Permits 2 Frozen Dessert Licenses Semi Public Pools 18 PubUc Bathing Beach 1 PERMIT TOTAL 539 The Board of Health continues to try in these changing times to act progressively on issues that pose actual and potential health hazards to the cormnunity, and appreciates the assistance and efforts of all those concerned with pubhc health. lg Buitding Department D. Robert Nicetta, BuiLding Commissioner Zoning Enforcement Officers M~chaeL McGuire, LocaL Buitding [nspector James L. Diozzi, Ptumbing & Gas Tnspector James DeCo[a, ELectrical Inspector Jeannine McEvoy, Secreta~/ The following comparison table indicates construction activity for the Fiscal Year 2002. The permitting process and inspection services have remained on schedule. We wish to than those Town Departments that cooperated in the proper enforcement of public safety and zoning by- laws. Permits Issued FY 2002 FY 2001 New dwetEng, 1 and 2 family residentia[ Additions and Alteration New Commercial and Industrial Building Commercial and Industrial Additions and Alteration Re-roofing and Vinyl Siding PooLs ~a~a§es and Sheds Miscettaneous (signs, demotition, chimney, stoves) Certificate of Inspections Fees 73 98 300 286 7 14 42 50 141 120 28 41 20 16 81 94 50 66 Ptumbin§ Permits Gas Permits ELectrical Permits $343,931.21 $372,687.75 376 436 367 418 707 706 Total Electrical, Gas, Plumbing Permit Fees $135,657.22 $189,453.21 2O Council on Aging Professional Support for [ndependent Living Irene H. O'Brien, Director Eider Services Support Staff PauLa CrudaLe Elizabeth Pettis Patricia Kondrat Board of Directors A[ Movesesian, Chairperson Maria Rosati, Vice Chair Paul Gi[[i§an, Secretary Donna Detaney Robert Koebrick Gitda Btackstock John Graham, Treasurer James Cassidy Ann Daty Marge Caron Jean Guyer Nancy Stevenson Patricia Long AdeLe McConaghy EUzabeth Pokier To the citizens of the town of North Andover from your Council on Aging/Senior Center. Mission Statement Our Mission is to advocate for older adults, to identify their needs, to develop and implement services to meet the health, economic, social, and cultural needs, to encourage independence and to improve their quality of life. Our location here on Main Street surrounded by the Town Hall and Fire Department accommodates the Meal Site as well as the COA offices and activity center. Services, programs, and activities have all increased and we thank the staff and volunteers for making that possible. In 2002, 140 volunteers contributed over 15,626 hours answering the phone, delivering hot meals, transporting elders to medical appointments, counseling on health insurance, tax, and medical matters, lunch site assistance, home visits, newsletter coordinators, and the Dolls for Dolls Program. Programs, Services and gcti~ties provided through the Council on Aging/Senior Center with the support of Town of North Andover, and Grant Funding Our FY 2002 Formula Grant is presently used to support the part time positions of bookkeeper, van driver and two receptionists as well as to defray the newsletter mailing cost. Grant funding through the Stevens Foundation help support our Intergenerational Programs. Cultural Council Arts Grant is used to support a lecture series as well as holiday- entertainment. Congregate Meals, Meals on Wheels, Transportation, Shine Counseling, Income Tax Assistance, Blood Pressure Clinics, Podiatrist, Hearing Screening, Medical Support Groups, and Board of Health Clinics, lntergenerational Activities,. CPR Training, and Self Defense Awareness. Information Services are provided by Congressman Tierney's, Representative Ton4si, and Representative L'Italien Offices, Attorney Jay Willis and Veterans Services by the Veterans Administrator Edward Mitchell. Ongoing services continue in collaboration with Merrimac Valley Legal Services, Northern Essex Elder Transport, Community Action (fuel assistance) Shine (senior health insurance counseling), Volunteer Income Tax Assistance, Elder Services of Merrimac Valley (home care services), Protective Services of Merrimac Valley, Senior Pharmacy Program, Home Health VNA, and the North Andover Public Health Nurses. The past year has been a time of change for the Council on Aging. Kathleen Gorman retired after eighteen years of service to the elder community of North Andover. We are moving forward with great expectation under the leadership of Irene M. O'Brien. The Council on Aging would like to thank the Board of Directors who with their hard work have brought the needs of the elderly to the forefront for discussion and change. The staff who give a 100% of themselves every day in every situation, and the community for their support for helping us all make a difference in many elders' lives. Objectives for 2003 Organization of a friends group to support the Council on Aging/Senior Center Educating the community of the mission of the Council on Aging 21 HistoHca[ Commission Kath[een Szyska, President Patficia Long, Treasurer Anne Ericson, Secreta~/ Barbara Somers Linda Tremb[ay We are pleased to report that in the spring of 2002 the North Andover Historical commission was awarded monies, through the Community Preservation Act, to complete the restoration and preservation of the stone markers ia the Old Burying Ground on Academy Road. The Preservation Consultant Firm of Fa~nin & Lehrer of Concord, Massachusetts has been employed by the Commission to begin work in the Old Burying Ground in the summer of 2003. In addition to the actual restoration of the markers, this project includes a new t~atment schedule which records evep] stone requiring conservation, new photos and forms for each stone, and a map of the entire Burying Ground documenting the location of each stone. The North Andover Historical Commission was recognized for its work in the Old Burying Ground by being chosen as a recipient of an Essex National Heritage Area Pioneer in Parmership Award on October 22, 2002. The Historical Commission is grateful to Carol Majahad, Director of the North Andover Historical Society, for her assistance throughout the year as an informal member of the Commission. Ptanning Board 3.3usfin Woods, Planning Director For the North Andover Planning Board: John Simons, Chairman Alberto Angles, Vice Chairman Richard Nardetta, Cterk Oebbie WiLson, Ptanning Assistant Febpe Schwarz, Member George White, Member 3ames Phinney, Associate Member Introduction The Planning Department consists of a Planning Director/Town Planner, a Planning Assistant, and a six member volunteer Planning Board. The Department reviews and endorses all Approval Not Required Plans M.G.L. Ch. 41 Sec. 81-L and 81-P, all preliminary and definitive subdivision plans as required by M.G.L. Ch. 41 Sec. 81 - K to 81 - GG and the North Andover Subdivision Rules and Regulations, and reviews the Development Schedules for all subdivisions under Section 8.7 Growth Management. The Planning Department also reviews applications for the following eleven different special permits, as authorized by M.G.L ch.40A and the North Andover Zoning Bylaw: Section 2.30.1 Common Driveway Section 8.5 Section 4.125 R-6 Zone Section 11 Section 4.136 Watershed Protection District Section 12 Section 7.2.1 Access Other Than Street Frontage Section 7.2.2 Frontage Exception Lot Section 13 Section 8.3 Site Plan Review Section 14 Planned Residential Development Planned Development District Large Estates Condominium Conversion Continuing Care Retirement Center Independent Elderly Housing In accordance with the North Andover Street Acceptance Procedure, the Planning Department worked with developers on obtaining street acceptance. In preparation for the 2002 Annual Town Meeting, the Planning Department worked with developers on obtaining street acceptance for Keyes Way, Acushnet Stxeet, and Saile Way. 22 Under M.G.L. Ch. 40A, Section 5, The Planning Board is responsible for advertising a public hearing for any proposed zoning bylaws to be voted upon at Town Meeting. Tm addition to warning and holding public hearings, the Planning Board works on drafting any proposals or amendments to the zoning bylaw. This involves researching of other town's bylaws and regulations, reviewing publications, and assimilating gathered information into drafting new bylaws and regulations suited to the needs of North Andover. A significant amount of the Planning Department's staff time and effort is spent each year on keeping the bylaws up to date. At the May 2002 Town Meeting amendments were accepted to extend the Growth Management Bylaw, amend the definition to non~confirnfing use to permit rebuilding after a catastrophe, and to amend the Zoning Map. The Planning Department is also involved in many regional organizations such as the Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce, the H.O.M.E. Consortium, the Merrimack Valley Regional Planning Commission and the Merrimack Valley Regional Transit Authority. Involvement in these organizations is required in order to receive certain services and grants. Past Year Over~ew The Planning Department reviewed and granted thirteen watershed special pormits, reviewed eleven site plan special permits, granting eight and denying two with one pending and reviewed nineteen requests for waivers fi'om watershed and site plan reviews, granting four watershed waivers and seven site plan waivers. The Planning Department also approved two definitive subdivisions, Caner Fields for seventeen lots and Peachtree for twenty-me lots with five townhouses, for a total of forty-seven lots and five townhouses. Following is a statistical summarization of types of decisions, which is followed by a more detailed summarization of the decision~ issued by the Board between January I, 2002 through December 31, 2002. Statistical year in review T~pe of Application Watershed Review Waiver # of Requests/ Applications Reviewed # of Requests/ AppUcations Approved # Lots/Square Footage Approved 5 4 Watershed Special Permit Review 13 I3 I3 Lots Site Plan Review Waiver 14 Site Plan Special Permit Review 11 Preliminary Subdivision 0 7 N/A 8 Approved, 2 Denied, 1 Withdrawn, 1 Pending 11 Lots N/A Definitfve Subdivision Planned ResidentiaL Development Speda[ 2 Permit Approval Not Required 0 Subdivisions Common Driveway Special 3 Permit Review 2, 1 Pending 47 Lots 2 51 Housing Units 0 0 3 6-lots 23 Type of AppUcaUon Access Other Than Frontage Special Permit Review Frontage Exception Lots Speda[ Permit Review ~ of Requests/ AppUcatlons Reviewed # of Requests/ Applications Approved # Lots/Square Footage Approved 2-Lots PLanning Board Decisions AppUcant Request Date of Final Hearing Decision Arthur H. Forgetta 1248 Osgood Street No. Andover, MA 01845 TALA Corp. 494 Lowell Street Peabody, MA 01960 Fmnk J. Ragonese 1939 Great Pond Road No. Andove~ MA 01845 Satvatore and Marie Vaudo 38 SaiLe Way No. Andover, MA 01845 West Side Hangar Association 235 Swains Pond Road MeLrose, MA 02176 Mesiti Development 231 Sutton Street No. Andover, MA'01845 Common Driveway and Access Other than Legal Frontage Special Permits for Lots B2 & B30sgood Street Site PLan Special Permit for 94 Peters Street Watershed Special Permit for 1939 Great Pond Road Watershed Special Permit for 38 Saite Way Site PLan SpedaL Permit for 492 Sutton Street Site Plan Special Permit for Boston HiLL Condominiums 01/10/02 01/10/02 03/04/02 03/26/02 o4/16/o2 Approved w/conditions Approved w/conditions Approved w/conditions Approved w/conditions Approved w/conditions Withdrawn w/ou,t prejudice Mesiti Development 231 Sutton Street No. Andover, MA 01845 Sudarshan & Jodi ChatteOee 55 South Bradford Street No. Andover, MA 01845 New England Power Co. 55 Bearfoot Road, Northborough, MA 01532 No. Andover ReaLty Corp 100 Johnnycake Street No. Andover, MA 01845 Site Plan Special Permit for Boston Hit[ Condominiums Watershed Special Permit for 55 South Bradford Street Lot/Sope and Site Plan Special Permits forNew England Power PLant Watemhed Spedal Permit for 383 Johnson Street Lot 4 05/0702 li/12/02 11/12/o2 12/17/02 Approved w/conditions Approved w/conditions Approved w/conditions Approved w/conditions 24 Applicant Request Date of Final Hearing Decision No. Andover Realty Corp. 100 3ohnnycake Street No. Andover, MA 01845 No. Andover Realty Corp, 100 ,lohnnycake Street No. Andover, MA 01845 No. Andover Realty Corp. 100 2ohnnycake Street No. Andover, MA 01845 No. Andover Realty Corp. 100 Johnnycake Street No. Andover, MA 01845 Tara Leigh DeveLopment, LLC 185 Hickory Hi[[ Road No. Andover, MA 01845 Tara Leigh DeveLopment, LLC 185 Hickory Hill Road No. Andover, MA 01845 Tara Leigh Development, LLC 185 Hickory HiU Road No. Andover, MA 01845 Tara Leigh Development, LLC 185 Hickory Hill Road No. Andover, MA 01845 Tara Leigh DeveLopment, LLC 185 Hickory Hi[[ Road No. Andover, MA 01845 Tara Leigh Development, LLC 185 Hickory Hi[[ Road No. Andover, MA 01845 William & Mary ElLen Fennessy McDermott 180 Marbteridge Road No. Andover, MA 01845 Omnipoint HoLdings Inc. 50 Vision BouLevard E. Providence, R[ 02914 RKACO, LLC 1501 Main Street, ~41 Tewksbunj, MA 01876 Watershed Special Permit for 383 3ohnson Street Lot 3 Watershed Special Permit for 383 Johnson Street Lot 2 Watershed Spedal Permit for 383 3ohnson Street Lot 1 Watershed Special Permit for 31 Gtenore CircLe / Lot 7 Berrington PLace Watershed Speda[ Permit for Carter Fie[ds/Bradford Street PLanned Residential Development Special Permit for Career FieLds/ Bradford Street Watershed Spedal Permit for Lot 2 Bradford Street Watershed and Common Driveway SpedaL Permits for Lot 3 Bradford Street Watershed, Common Driveway, and Access Other than Legal Frontage SpeciaL Permits for Lot 4 Bradford Street Definitive Subdivision for Carter FieLds/Bradford Street Watershed Special Permit for 180 Marb[eddge Road WireLess and Site PLan Special Permits for 1 High Street Definitive Subdivision for WaUace/Sevei[Le Street 12/17/02 12/17/02 12/17/02 12/17/02 1 /17/o2 12/17/02 12/17/02 15/17/o2 12/17/o2 12/17/02 12/3/o2 12/3/02 Pending as of 12/31/o2 Approved w/conditions Approved w/conditions Approved w/conditions Approved w/conditions Approved w/ conditions Approved w/conditions Approved w/conditions Approved w/conditions Approved w/conditions Approved w/conditions Approved w/conditions Pending as of 12/31/02 Denied 02/04/03 Pending as of 12/31/02 Still Pending as of 02/ 25/o3 25 Date of Finat AppUcant Request Headng Dedsion Vincent Grasso 100 Millpond Rd No. Andover, MA 01845 Peachtree Development LLC 231 Sutton Street No. Andover, MA 01845 Cellco Partnership d/b/a Vefizon Wireless 400 Friberg Parkway Wes[borough, MA 01581 John McGany, ?ice Trust 401 Andover Street No. Andover, MA01845 Mary Stella Realty Trust III 162 Gray Street No. Andover, MA 01845 Site Plan Special Permit for 10 Commerce Way Planned Residential Development Spedal Permit for Peachtree / Rea Street Wireless and Site Plan Speda[ Permits for 401 Andover Street Site Plan Special Permit for 530 Turnpike Street Frontage Exception Special Permit for 0 Gray Street Pending as of 12/31/o2 Pending as of 12/31/02 Final Heating 02/04/03 Pending as of 12/31/02 Final Headng 02/ 04/03 Pending as of 12/31/02 Final Hearing 2/18/03 Pending as of 12/31/02 Final Hearing 2/18/03 Pending as of 12/31/02 Still Pending as of 02/ 25/03 Pending as of 12/31/02 Approved w/conditions on 02/04/03 Decision Pending as of 12/ 31/02. Denied February 4, 2003 Pending as of 12/31/02 Approved w/conditions on 02/18/03 Pending as of 12/31/02 Approved w/conditions on 02/18/03 The Planning Board meets regularly, as needed, two Tuesdays of every month and conducts Saturday morning site visits. Planning Board Meetings are held at the North Andover Public Works Garage at 384 Osgood Street, near the High School entrance. All interested persons may appear and be heard. Persons needing special accommodations and/or those interested in viewing the application materials should contact the North Andover Planning Department at (978) 688- 9535. Recreation Department WiLLiam P. McEvoy, Chairman WitEam McCarthy WiLLiam Btackstock 3ohn Dfiscott Nell Hame[ Barbara Pybus Christopher Rock 3can Healey Michael Laorenza The year 2002 was the 56th year of activities of the North Andover Recreation Depat anent has provided to the Town of North Andover. Fifteen band concerts were held on the North Andover Common. The concerts were held on Sunday and Wednesday evenings from 6:00 p.m.-7:30 p.m. This is the 25th anniversary of band concerts on the Common. The committee is always looking for new and exciting entertainment. Our wonderful schedule included: July 7 July 10 July 14 July 17 July21 July 24 Brian Kingsley Band Amoskeag Stmnuners Continental Swing Band Paul "G" Show - Diamond is Forever Sophisticated Ladies The Scharff Brothers 26 July 28 July 31 August 4 August 7 August 11 August 14 August 18 August 21 August 25 Brass Connection John Moo~a Band Oberlaendler Hofbrau Band Kauphy - The Eddie B. Baker Band Overdrive Gentlemen Songsters Four Guys in Tuxes Russ McQueen - Sing-a-Long New Liberty Jazz Band The concerts are supported in part by a grant from the North Andover Cultural Council, a local agency supported by the Massachusetts Cultural Council. Generous donations that also make this series possible come from: Banknorth; Bay State Gas Company; William Barrett Homes; Beijing Restaurant; Brodie Toyota Lift - Ron Mchisky; Butcher Boy Market; Greater Lawrence Community Action Council, Fr. Paul Keyes, Pastor of St. Michael's; Dewhirst &Conte Funeral Home; First Essex Bank, FSB; Friends of Merrimack College; Harvest of Homes Real Estate; Helfrich Brothers Boiler Works; Jackson Lumber Company; Lawrence Savings Bank; MeLay's Florist; North Andover Booster Club; Massachusetts Electric Company; Prescott House; Roberts Insurance; Star Market; Stoneham Savings Bank; Sutton Hill Center; Sutton Street Service; Representative David M. Torrisi; Transportation Engineering and Construction - J. D'Angelo; VFW Post 2104; Watts Industries; Wheelabrator North Andover and the North Andover Community Center. Special events were held on the North Andover Common on Monday, Wednesday and Thursday mornings beginning at 10:00 a.m. The shows provided entertainment for young children and their parents. Eighteen events provided enjoyment for all. Mon July 8 Wed July 10 Thurs July 11 Mort July 15 Wed July 17 Thurs July 18 Mort July 22 Wed July 24 Thurs July 25 Mon July 29 Wed July 31 Thurs Aug 1 Mort Aug 5 Wed Aug 7 Thurs Aug 8 Mort Aug 12 Wed Aug 14 Thurs Aug 15 Jedlie Magic Circus Almodarr's Grand Illusion Mike "The Music Man" Slatter¢ Steve Thomas - Master Magician Dan Foley -A Show for Kids of All Ages Donna Marie and Her Friends Ed Popielarczyk - Magical Moments Garry the Silent Clown Keith Johnson Mike the Harman Don Donegan - Musical Celebration for Kids Wayne from Maine Janine .... Ventriloquism Marcus Gale - Music for Everyone B. J. Hickman - Magic Wayne Potash - Music Fun Dan Grady - Puppeteer Bob Nixnn - Magician In the event of rain the shows were held indoors at the Blaisdell Performance Center at the North Andover Middle School. The shows are always well attended and many letters of thanks are received each year. Ice skating was beld at the Brooks Rink 17 Sunday evenings from 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. from November through February and was very well attended by both parents and children alike. The cost for admission is $2.00 per person. The above programs were in charge of Recreation Director William McEvoy assisted by Program Director Keli Bannister. Stevens Memorial Library Trustees Arthur Larson, Chair Martha Salisbury, Treasurer Wittiam Hickey, Secretary Wittiam B. Duff'y, 3r. E. Wi[[Jam Hansen Sue Et[en Hotmes, Director Peter Lafond Mary Ellen Osgood To the Citizens of North Andover The Trustees of the Stevens Memorial Library herewith present their 94th report which is for the period January 1, 2002-December 31, 2002. To the Trustees of Stevens Memorial Library: I hereby submit the 94th report of the Director: During FY02 our almost new computer system allowed our patrons to search the on-line catalog (iPae), check theft records and place reserves from home. The staff in Reference and the Children's Room provided individual training in- house and on the telephone to aid patrons using the library's database. Flyers with step by step instructions for iPae and other databases were written to assist patrons in their search for information. Technology librarian, Lisa Belfiore, was responsible for: updating hardware and software for staff and patrons; adding a 4~ InteruetJOffice PC to the Children's Room; implementing a "Generations On-line" grant for tr8ining our "senior" (over 50) patrons; added training for iPac; and updating and monitoring our vires protection software. The children's and reference staff, once again, provided terrific support to those students needing assistance in searching for just the right books to complete their summer reading assignments. Because summers are always an extremely busy time of year for the library (even without those reading lists) at the end of FY02 books and materials for middle-schoolers were shifted from the Children's Room into the Reference Department for easier access to all Young Adult materials for our young patrons and their parents. Major weeding preceded this move in order to provide sufficient space for this collection. All were recataloged for uniformity and ease of access. With the integration of these materials with the rest of the YA collection on the main level it gave the Children's Room the opportunity to do some redecorating. The new "Newbury Nook" displays ali the Newbury Award books in one place. A comfortable wing chair, couch and game rug make it a very welcoming spot to sit and read. Their video collection has been expanded to include DVD's (as has the adult collection) and the entire PBS collection of "Between the Lions". And throughout the year the library sponsored 299 programs which were attended by 5700 people. All of our programs were developed and designed to meet the needs of all ages and for all segments of the population. Some were su:icfly for fun. Some were informational and educational, and some were both. The Children's room staff (Marina, Susan, Dolma & Lisa) offered regular activities for babies, Toddlers and Preschoolers; afterschool programs for children in Kindergarten tlirough Grade 3; and Saturday book discussions for grades 2 and 4. Special programs and activities were held during school vacation times for families and multi-'age ranges. For our older patrons, $ill Barker, our Community Services Librarian, provided informational programs on Long term care, SAT Prep, antiques, and composting. Lectures (with and without slides) included a tour of Quebec, and the history and care of Oriental rugs. We hosted a patriotic tribute in memory of the victims of 9/11, sponsored a gallery tour at the Addison Gallery and participated in a bus tour for "Four Poets of the Merrimack Valley". Our "Classical Sundays" and our "Author, Author!" series were supported in part by the No. Andover Arts Council. Teddy Roosevelt and Georgia O'Keefe were the subjects of one person dramatizations. Our Book Club met monthly, and our on-line books clubs were a daily event for those unable to attend our regular book discussions. Out exhibits included fine arts, crafts, special collections, photography of local artists books and other materials highlighting topics of special interest to our patrons, including one on Xeriscape which included books donated by the No. Andover Water Treatment Plant! Our Building maintenance remained a priority again this year. Most of our visitors think our building is brand new and not almost 8 years old. Our wonderful custodian, Bill Ford, kept us looking "just like new"! Great job, Bill! 28 Also, during the past year over 177,000 of you dropped by the library, an increase of 6%. You borrowed more than 200,000 items, including 14,000+ audio books and over 29,000 videos and DVD's. Our Inter-Library Loans doubled from 10,283 in FY01 to 20,443 in Fy02. We ordered and processed over 4,000 items thanks to our Assistant Director, Barbara Philbrick and Maura Deems in Technical services, as well as the CR staff. All this, and more, made this an extremely busy year. My thanks go to our entire staff (including Carol, Claire, Karen, Sally and Ellen in Cfi'culation who handled the extraordinary increases most graciously and with a smile; and Ginnie, Addie, Brooks and Betsy in Reference for their patience in locating all sorts of materials in house and on-line and assisting novices and experienced computer/ Intemet users alike; Pages and Volunteers who shelve more than 200,000 items annually, and more), without whom we could not have managed to offer you, our wonderful patrons, a continued high standard of service. Our"new" Adult Pages (Mary Ellen and Paula) and Gerry Page (who joined us from Elder Services of the Merrimack Valley) l~ave been a welcome addition to our staff and were most instrumental in helping us to help you, our loyal patrons. The Friends of the Library and the Trustees aided us in all our endeavors by providing funding ( in addition to monies provided by the Town), vohmteer assistance and moral support. So, if for some reason you haven't taken advantage of what we have to offer---make 2003 the year you do! Check us out. We really do have something for everyone. We'll see you at the Libzary ! LIBRARY STATISTICS lgg8 FYg9 FYO0 FY0I FY02 Acquisitions 4502 5010 5368 4301 5,453 Circulation 174,539 170,308 183,855 189,165 201,106 Reserves 3345 2537 3181 5682 10,477 Museum Passes 867 810 833 771 613 IIL's Sent 2527 2887 3039 5215 10,369 ILL's Received 2594 2864 2ggO 5068 10,098 Reference Questions 18201 16252 10571 11961 i2,803 Programs Offered 200 319 304 294 2gg Program Attendance 5762 6149 6202 6121 5,705 Library Usage 162,312 163,456 168,881 166,821 177,427 Meeting Room(s) Usage 5gg 683 605 615 581 Hours Open 3341 3352 3229 3,192 # of Library Card Ho[tiers 22,532 23,285 24,379 25,155 Ay. Weekly £omputer Use 200 264 Looking back at the year 2002 the Trustees are most gratified to see the increased usage of the library and all it provides to the Townspeople of North Andover. We wish to take this opportunity to thank the staff for their efforts in meeting those increased demands on their time and talents. Their cheerful assistance makes oar library a very special place. The Board also continues to oversee those funds entrusted to their care. / DEFIBRILLATOR PRESENTATION STEVENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY Endowment Fund Income Account Activtty - 7/1/01 to 6/30/02 Endowment Fund Income Balance - 7/1/01 $2,002.12 Receipts From Endowment Fund From PhiLLips Fund $20,000.00 Total Receipts $20,000.00 Expenditures Books & Periodicals $15,061.§4 BuiLding Maintenance $0.00 Furniture & Equipment $2,372.89 Programs $2,754.04 Miscellaneous $628.00 Bank Service Charges $106.77 Tota[ Expenditures $20,923.34 Ending Balance - 6/30/02 $1,078.78 STEVENS MENORIAL LIBRARY Copier Fund Account Activity - 713101 to 6/30102 Copier Fund Balance - 7/1/01 Receipts AduLt Copier ChiLdren's Room Copier Computer Printouts Total Receipts Expenditures Total Expenditures Ending BaLance $4,635.53 $4,426.15 $1,323.40 $1,166.45 $6,916.00 $5,516. J0 $6,035.43 3O STEVENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY Special Gifts Fund Account Activity - 7/1/C~1 to 6/30/02 Special Gifts Fund BaLance - 7/1/01 $22,300.17 Receipts Special Gifts $4,267.40 Grants $2,320.00 MemoriaL Contributions $633.41 Lost Books $1,128.21 Other $474.81 Interest $114.01 Total Receipts $8,937.84 Expenditures Books $4,649.38 P~§~ms $4,471.50 Other $962.92 Bank Service Charges $130.20 Total Expenditures $10,214.00 Ending Balance - 6/30/02 $21,024.01 Endowment Fund Investment PortfoLio VatuaUon Fund Historical Value Present VaLue CharLes Whitney Davis Fund PhiLUps Fund Berfian Fund £[izabeth R Stevens Fund Nathaniet/ElJzabeth P. Stevens Fund DaLe Stevens Fund Anne Bradstreet Fund M.T. Stevens, Abbot Stevens, Mary O. TyLer Stevens & Reynolds Fund Carrie MiLLar Dushame Memorial Fund Total VaLue as of 3une 30, 2002 $10,000.00 $24,601.91 $2,550.00 $6,273.50 $1,000.00 $2,460.19 $10,000.00 $24,601.91 $25,000.00 $61,504.77 $13,500.00 $33,212.74 $1,500.00 $3,690.45 $61,682.81 $151,751.94 $20,000.00 $17,798.82 $145,232.81 $325,896.23 31 Department of Veterans' Services North Andover/Boxford District Edward V. Mitchell, Director of Veterans Services Atan Benson, Boxford Town Manager Kenneth H. Chadwick, Boxford Graves Officer Mark Rees, North Andover Town Manager Theordore R. Eaton, North Andover Graves Officer The Town of North Andover appointed Edward V. Mitchell to the position of District Director of Veterans Services May 2000. Expenditures made by the Veterans' Service Department during 2002 totaled $74,305.00. North Andover apportionments of expenses were $54,539.87. The Town of North Andover paid out an additional $55,174.93 for Veterans Benefits under MGL Chapter 115 and $1,451.52 for Memorial Flags placed at all Veterans grave sights. In 1946, Chapter 115 of the General Laws was passed by the General Court creating a Massachusetts Veterans' Services Department and called for the establishment in every city, town, or district a Department of Veterans' Services. The Department of Veterans' Services is to advocate on behalf of all the Commonwealth's Veterans and provide them with quality support services and to direct an emergency financial assistance program for those Veterans and their dependents who are in need of benefits and seprices. In 1946, the Selectmen of the Towns of North Andover and Boxford voted to form a district and appointed a District Director of Veterans' Services to carry out the provisions of Chapter 115 of the General Laws. The Veterans Service Officer (V SO) is located at the North Andover Senior Center behind the Town Hall on Main Street. Walk-ins are always welcome however; we recommend calling first to ensure a representative is present. OFFICE HOURS, Monday thru Friday 8:30 A.M. to 4:00 P.M.; (978) 682-6378 or for urgent matters, call (978) 807- 7286, or e-mail us at subvetagent@aoLcom, *If necessary the V SO will make home visits. Services Provided by This Office, as Directed by the Commonwealthof Massachusetts Benefits & Assistance Provided through the Depar~aent of Veterans Affairs Financial assistance Medical Services Educational & Burial Benefits Property Tax Exemptions Veterans War Bonus Motor Vehicle Plates (Veteran, P.O.W.) Pre-registration for internment in Veteran~ Cemetery Gold Star Mothers & Fathers Annuities Blue Star Service Banners Civil Service Employment & Housing Programs Obtaining copies of discharges Replacement of Service Medals Burial Internment for Veteran and Spouse V.A. Home Loans and education benefits Life Insurance and Widows Pensions Veterans Disability Comp & Pensions V.A. Hospitals/Clinic Enrollment & P~escription plan All of these programs are subject to eligibility according to State and Federal Guidelines. 32 Youth Services Department Thomas Burkardt, chairman .lack Shaw, vice chairman Peter Breen 3ohn Narkuns Cathy Nurphy Terry Price www. nayouth.com Vincent Va[entino Tracy CasEgUone, ex-officio Rick Gorman. executive director 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, court-related programming, student-mn programs, family and individual services, as well as a host of social and recreational services. In 2002 the Youth Services served over 3000 youth. The full-time staff consists of Rick Gorman, Executive Director, Wendy Manus Adventure/Recreatinnal Coordinator, and Chris Bevilacqua, Social Programs Coordinator. The Joseph N. I--Iennann Youth Center has now been open for two and a half years. The state of the art facility is open six days a week and is geared towards middle and high school aged youth. On Saturday afternoons 4m and 5* graders visit the building for three hours. Then Recreation Department also runs its Saturday Morning Basketball Program at the center. We presently have a membership of over 1000 youth. The center is the home for all of the Youth Services Programs. A $65.00 yearly membership is charged, but no child is ever turned away due to inability to pay. During the year 2002 the Youth Services applied and received $20,000 in grants. The Annua/Carnival raised $15,000 and the Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center, Inc. donated over $60,000 in equipment and services to the Youth Center. Our volunteer staff consisted of college interns, student office aides, program leaders and coordinators, as well as over 100 adult volunteers who donated at least two hours a month. Without this kind of volunteering and support, Youth Services could not give the quality of services and much needed programs to the youth and families of this community. The following are the services provided over the last year: Adventure Programs · Rope Course Workshops · Mountain B/king · Adventure Leaders · Rock Climbing · Open Rock Climbing Gym · R.E.A.C.H. Camp · G.O.A.L.S. Camp · Adventure Field Trips · Land/Rock/Water · NAYS Outing Club · Wilderness Connections NAYS Ropes Course Our Ropes course is a set of carefully constructed elements designed to challenge individuals using rope, cable, giant staples, and lumber. The Ropes Course is open to any group and can be customized to meet your specific needs. Our Ropes Course is located in North Andover's Town Forest. Support Services · Youth Discussion Groups · Holiday Gift Drive · Young Men's Group - Thanksgiving Drive · High School Girls' Group · Crisis Intervention · Middle School Girls' Group · Information and Referral Services · Youth Tracking and Outreach · 24-Hour Emergency Response · Parent Awareness Program · Job Bank · In-School Services · Family Mediation Services 33 Collaboration Programs · Habitat for Humanity · Life After NA · School Attendance Officer · Town and School Committees · Crossroads Program · Leadership Conference Sodal./Recreation Programs ° Annual Carnival * Annual Wiffleball Tournament · 7th and 8th Grade TEENCO · Youth Center Classes ° 6th Grade TEENCO · Skateboard Park Committee · Youth Concert Series · Black Knights Basketball Program · 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament · Annual Lip Synch Contest · Fall Flag Football · Games/Tourneys · Summer Basketball League Court-Related Programs · Juvenile Diversion - Scared Straight Program · Community Service · Information and Referral Student-Run Programs · Youth Council · Skateboard Committee · TEENCO Dance Committee · Concert Committee · T.A.C.K.L.E. · Intergenerafional Commitme · Giveback · Habitat for Humanity Special Programs · Wilderness Connection · Youth Appreciation Day · Diversity Week · Community Awards Presentation · Walk for Youth · Drummond Park Beautification Days · Youth Center Fundralsers · SchoolAttendance Officer Stevens Pond In July of 2002 the Youth Services Department assumed control of Stevens Pond bathing beach. The long standing town beach has provided decades of summer enjoyment. The Youth Services Deparmaent will look at long range planning for this town tradition. North Andover Fields Committee The Youth Services Executive Director chairs the Towns Field Conunittee, which allocates field permits, develops policy and works on long range planning as it relates to field use. 34 DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY Emergency Management 3ohn 3. Coco, Director Co-Deputy Directors: Richard M. StanLey, PoJice Chief WiLLiam ¥. Do[an, Fire Chief 3effrey 3. Coco, Deputy Director Richard C. Boettcher, Commanding Officer AuxiEary Po[ice ,3ohn 3. Coco, Acting Communications Officer Winter of 2000 was fairly mild with minimum snow fall. No flooding was experienced during this last winter although as usual we monitored the Merrimack and Shawsheen rivers during Spring thaw with no bad results. During this past reporting period the Regional Local Emergency Planning Committee (RLEPC) was certified as a start-up by the State. A Table-top Terrorism exercise was held at Haverhill High School during August and A full scale Terrorism exercise is scheduled for July 2001. These exercises were supported by MEMA and State representation. During September our RACES Communicators and Auxiliary police as well as Emergency Management Staff personnel including Police, Fire and other town department volunteers supported the Merrimack Valley Elders Walk for life through No~h Andover. This annual event is supported heartily by many town residents and is a source of revenue for the Merrimack Valley elders. We continue to support weekly and monthly communications tests with MEMA to maintain proficiency and readiness in the event of emergencies. We remain eligible for 50% matching funds of Emergency Management salaries and 50% of administrative expenses under the guidelines of the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). Our Communications Officer, Mr. Joseph Sullivan, Jr. who was responsible for our RACES personnel for the last 20 years retired from Lucent Technologies and moved on to warmer climes in sunny Florida. We thank Joe for his many tireless hours volunteered in the accomplishment of his communications duties. We wish him well in his future endeavors. We are currently working on updating our communications at the Eec. Several new antennas are scheduled to be installed on the tower on the roof of the town building during this upcoming Fiscal Year. The tower will have new guy wires instal/ed to insure it's safety during high winds. We continue our efforts to resolve the interference problems being sustained by our repeater on Boston Hill. We are grateful to Mr. Benjamin Famum for his efforts and assistance to help us resolve this problem. As usual our RACES and Auxiliary Police as well as our Senior Staff contribute countless hours of voluntary services to our community in support of any town events that require communications and crowd control. We are currently badly understaffed both in the RACES communications area as well as our Auxiliary Police cadre. RACES personnel must hold a valid Amateur Radio License from the Federal Conununications Commission (FCC). Our Auxiliary Police volunteers must be over age 21, able to pass a background investigation conducted by our Police Department. Our present goal is to bring our Auxiliary Police back up to strength. To accomplish this we will try to recruit three persons for the next three years to bring the Auxiliary police force back above 10 persons. All town residents are eligible to apply regardless of race, sex or creed. Interested parties may contact the undersigned at any time. We are grateful to the many town boards and departments including the Finance Board, Town Manager Mr. Mark Rees, Police, Fire and Highway departments who can always be depended on to support all MEMA exercises and real emergencies. Particular thanks to my Deputy Jeffrey Coco and the Emergency Manage~mant Senior Staff, the RACES communicators, Sgt. Richard Boettcher and the Auxiliary Police for all the voluntary services they provide to the town. Your support is greatly appreciated. 35 Fire Department Witt~am V. Dotan, fire Chief Mission Statement The North 3mdover Fire I)eparuitent is an organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of life and property through aggressive fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical services, public education, hazardous materials control and containment, the mitigation of other disasters, natural and manmade, and to be of assistance to the public. Report of the Hre Department Responses January 1, 2002 to December 31, 2002 Fire and Rescue: 3302 Ambulance: 2442 Fire prevention permit inspections performed: 704 Fire prevention investigation of hazard inspections: 104 Revenue Fire Prevention Permits: $17,580 Ambulance servicer $570,539.41 Fire Alarm Service Fees: $14,000 Doflar loss from structural fires: $1,396,400 2002 Overview Firefighter Albert Ouellette retired on May 31, 2002 after having served the department for 32 years. Firefighter David Swarbrick transferred to the Lawrence Fire Department in November where his family has a tradition of serving. Firefighter Tim McGuire was hired in October. Tim came to the deparm~nt after service as an air force firefighter. The period from February 21 to April 11 the department was involved in suppressing structure fires at 98 Edgelawn Ave (2/21/02) (residential uni0, 59-67 Main St. - (3/5/02) (commercial/residential) 2 alarm, 118 Beverly St. - (third floor apartmen0 (3/14/02), 10 Kara Drive (4/11/02)- (single family dwelling) - 2 alarm, 1174 Turnpike St.(5/7/02) - (single family dwelling). The Kara Drive five resulted in extensive damage to the dwelling with extensive fire damage to the garage breezeway and attic areas, which affected the structural stability of the remaining structure. The inability of fire e,rews to provide adequate water volume to suppress the fire was the major reason for this loss. As a result the Fire Department under the Direction of Deputy Fire Chief Edward Morgan and Tnn Willett engineer for the DPW coordinated an appraisal of the entire water distribution system and its 1339 fire hydrants. Crews of fire and DPW personnel daily conducted flow tests on hydrants to derive the actual flow and pressure. This process continued until November 9th when flowing water would have created hazards on the streets. This process is to resume when the weather is warm enough to eliminate any potential icing hazards and continue until all hydrants have been evaluated. At this same time the Selectmen acted on recommendations for the Fire Chief and the Director of the DPW to recommend the installation of a pump station for this area, which would increase the pressure. That pump station is to b installed in the spring of 2003. That recommendation was funded at the special Town Meeting in December. As an adjunct to the future installation of the pump station, "jumper hydrants" have been installed on each side of the hill, which allow a fire department pumper to take water from a reliable source and pump it back into the system at an increased pressure and volume. The extremely dry weather created drought conditions made the woodland areas extremely dry. For the first time in twenty years the open burning season, which annually runs from January 15 to May 1~, was cancelled for most of the that time due to extreme dry conditions. The department did issue 300 permits for burning during the year. In April on duty personnel worked aggressively to suppress a wood and brush fire extending from Mill Road and Chestnut St. towards the Mills Hill Subdivision. Their efforts prevented fire extension to any residences at the top of the Hill. There were thirty-six brush fires in 2002. 36 On September 11, the fire department coordinated the Town's official one-year remembrance ceremony of the 9/11 attack on America. We will continue that effort in the years to come. Through the action of Town Meeting the department has replaced all of its Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus. These units are the life h~flc for ftrefighters in any situation where there is a hazardous or oxygen deficient atmosphere. Our mission to serve the public would be impossible without your continued support. POLICE DEPARTMENT Richard lq. Stantey, Chief of Po[ice During fiscal year 2002 the police department has continued to be an active participant in school safety, traffic management, community outreach programs and most importantly has diligently pursued the safety of the community after the tragedy of the terrorist attacks on the World Trade Center in New York. In response m terrorism the police department is working closely with Federal and State Agencies to insure that terror alerts are disseminated down to the patrol officer. In addition continual checks are made of all key locations within the Town including our water sources, airport and Town facilities. The Department has also implemented a new Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD) and Records Management System (RAMS) that will more efficiently log and retrieve critical information that can immediately be electronically transmitted to any law enforcement agency in the world. Mobile computers in which officers can instantaneously access department records, State registry and warrant records and Federal warrant records will be implemented during fiscal year 2003. The police depathnent has also implemented a telephone community, notification system in which emergency information can be sent m residents via telephone lines. Messages can range from asking residents to be on the look- out fbr certain individuals, to crime trend advisories in certain neighborhoods, to tenorist alert notifications or spills of hazardous materials advisories. Each year the police department plays a more active roll in the school system as partners with the school administration and North Andover Youth Services to proactively deal with issues such as date rape and abuse, conflict resolution and drug and alcohol use and abuse. We have a fulltime School Resoume Officer (SRO) assigned to the High School and the D.A.R.E program is still strongly entrenched in the lower grades. The SRO has been very active with helping to organize after school sports programs as well as peer leadership programs. Annually, members of the department will hold special events and seminars that include driving programs for the elderly, building security seminars for businesses and residents, school bus safety programs, student police academies and Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) programs for women. In addition we maintain victim assistance programs for abused women, drug free zones around schools, crime hotlines, bicycle patrols, and fingerprinting programs for youth. Through all these efforts crime trends are generally down approximately 36% and accident rates with serious injuries are down approximately 11%. This has been possible by the implementation of a two officer traffic unit which utilizes a three prong approach to traffic safety; Engineering, Education and Enforcement. All three need to work in concert to provide safe streets for residents and visitors. Citizens can feel confident that the police department will continue to hold the safety of its residents as its prime objective and will continue to follow is mission statement which is: "The North Andover Police in partnership with the community strive to protect life and property under the law, with full respect for human dignity, and according to the highest standards of professional skill, integrity, and accountability." 37 ADULT ARRESTS TYPE OF OFFENSE FYg8 F799 ~YO0 FY01 FY02 Armed Robbery Assautt and Battery Assault and Battery on a Potice Officer Assautt and Battery with Dangerous Weapon Assault with Intent to Murder Attempt to Commit Crime Breaking and Entering Credit Card Fraud Disguise to Obstruct Justice Disturbing the Peace/Disorderly Conduct Fugitive from Justice Home Invasion Indecent Assu[t and Batte~ Indecent Exposure Kidnapping Larceny Larceny of Motor Vehicle Leaving the Scene of an Accident Lewd and Lascivious Malicious Damage Manslaughter Operating After Suspension/Revocation of License Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol Operating Under the Influence of Drugs Operating Without a License Other Criminal Complaints Other Motor Vehk[e Complaints Possession of Alcohol Under Age 21 Possession of Burglarious TooLs Possession OF Class A ControlLed Substance Possession of Class 8 Controlled Substance Possession of Class O Controlled Substance Possession of Class E Controlled Substance Possession of Controlled Substance w/Intent to Distribute Possession of Dangerous Weapons Possession of Drug ParaphernaLia Possession of Forged/Altered RMV Document Possession of Hypodermic Needte and Syringe Possession/Carry of Firearm without License 37 3 15 1 3 23 4 6 42 6 27 1 3 16 69 59 1 20 68 79 6 2 9 48 1 43 10 10 1 2 2 40 1 2 5 3 57 54 3 17 21 23 8 32 1 2 1 2 10 7 1 33 1 17 5 12 8 42 2 20 3 3 6 41 68 6 15 31 4O 22 4 7 4 21 3 40 6 11 1 5 10 27 4 15 1 2 6 46 40 3 14 12 19 42 2 8 4 44 3 4 38 9 g 1 5 1 4 31 2 1 12 2 2 74 68 1 35 29 41 25 5 4 22 2 13 3 3 4 1 38 TYPE OF OFFENSE FYg8 FYgg FYO0 FYO! FY02 Rape Receiving StoLen Motor VehicLe Receiving StoLen Properhj Refusing to Stop for Po[ice Officer Resisting Arrest ShopLifting Speeding Threat to Commit a Crime Trafficking CLass B ControlLed Substance Trespassing Unarmed Robbery Unauthorized Use of Motor VehicLe Uninsured Motor VehicLe Unregistered Motor VehicLe Uttering Forged Instrument VehicuLar Homicide VioLation of Marl<ed Lanes VioLation of Open Container Law VioLation of Restraining Order Warrant arrests Witness Intimidation Total CompLaints Issued Total AduLt Arrests AduLts Summoned to court (in addition to arrests) Number of offenses (summons on[y) I 2 2 7 24 6 13 6 6 7 7 5 5 12 15 12 81 86 86 69 2g 27 30 9 6 3 4 15 16 lg 12 2 5 2 14 6 11 4 15 8 13 4 2 5 6 9 3 19 18 29 22 2 1 7 6 ll 12 4 249 140 136 117 4 g g 42 48 7 5 11 15 4 2g 3 8 109 3 785 794 822 682 765 594 464 414 423 410 168 232 216 134 22g 271 381 326 222 392 flUVENILE ARRESTS TYPE OF OFFENSE FYg8 FYg9 FYO0 FY01 FY02 AssauLt and Battery AssauLt and Battery/Dangerous Weapon AssauLt and Battery/FamiLy Member Breaking and Entedng Disturbing the peace-DisorderLy Conduct/Person Larceny MaLicious Damage Operating Without a License Other CriminaL Offenses Possession of BurgLarious TooLs 2 3 5 3 11 7 2 10 1 6 5 4 3 9 14 3 5 6 13 2 2 14 10 3 2 2 14 39 TYPE OF OFFENSE FYg8 FYgg FYO0 FYO1 FY02 Possession of CLass C ControLLed Substance Possession of CLass D Controlled Substance Possession of CLass O ~ith Intent to Distribute Possession of Dangerous Weapon Possession of Firearm Receiving StoLen Property ShopLifting Trespassing Unauthorized Use of a Motor VehicLe Warrants Total Complaints Issued To'cat 3uvenJte Arrests 3uveniles Summoned to Court (in addtion to arrests) Number of offenses (summons on[y) 3 19 2 9 17 3 4 6 2 2 1 8 8 21 9 22 21 9 11 5 7 2 2 1 8 11 14 13 136 102 117 113 21 77 67 79 69 15 28 48 48 21 36 38 5g 5g 2g 54 CITATIONS TYPE OF OFFENSE FY98 FY99 FY O0 FY01 FY02 ChiLd Restraint VioLation CrosswaLk VioLation Defective Equipment FaiLure to stop for police FaiLure to YieLd Left Lane/Left Trun VioLation Marked Lane VioLation MisceLLaneous No Inspection Sticker Number PLate VioLation License VioLation Operation of Unregistered Motor VehicLe Passing VioLation Red Ught/Stop Sign VioLation Registration not in possession Seat BeLt VioLation Speeding VioLation of State Highway SignaL/Sign/Marking Total Violations Total Citations 12 8 3 6 3 3 3 5 17 48 63 49 47 8 2 2 9 15 26 20 28 14 26 66 45 47 93 151 45 60 88 54 93 124 168 86 98 457 18 38 21 13 81 48 46 35 41 143 86 45 27 60 163 48 46 48 36 22 498 695 532 515 854 18 21 20 16 88 116 186 194 185 257 1009 1362 1365 1412 2578 34 55 41 46 55 2218 2872 2587 2647 5163 2026 2674 2457 2515 4413 40 Division of PubUc Works Division of Pubtic Works 3. ~/i[[iarn Hmur¢iak P.E., Oirector Water Supply & Distribution--FY 2002 There were installed in 2001-2002, 5,445 feet of eight-inch water main. Also installed were 13 eight-inch, and 13 six- inch gate valves, along with 10 fire hydrants. The water distribution system now consists of: 144.28 miles of main pipe; 6 twelve-inch check valves; 4 twelve-inch altitude valves; 5 twenty-four-inch butterfly valves; 488 twelve-inch, 4 ten-inch, 963 eight-inch, 1768 six-inch, and 4 four-inch gate valves; with 1346 public hydrants. SIZE OF PIPE (INCHES) 24 LENGTH OF PIPE (FEET) 1917 12 10 8 6 4 3 247,644 7615 375,330 · 127,916 1262 160 There were installed in 2001-2002 either wholly or partially, 95 water services. Four fire hydrants broken off by cars were replaced and eleven water main or leaks were repaired. Hydrants were inspected, repaired, and painted where necessary. Hydrant flushing was not conducted due to water conservation efforts. STATISTICS RELATING TO DISTRIBUTION SYSTEM 1. Kind of Pipe Cast Iron And Ductile Iron 2. Sizes 3" to 24" 3. Extended during the Year (Feet) 5,445 4. Discontinued (Feet) 1,2A8 5. Total Number of Hydrants Added during the Year 10 6. Total Number of Hydrants Now In Use 1,346 7. Number of Stop Gates Now In Use 3,189 8. Number of Stop Gates Smaller than 4 Inches 0 9. Number of Blowoffs 6 10. Range of Pressure on Mains 20 To 148 PSI t 1. Kind of Service Pipe Cement Lined, Lead Lined, Copper, Cast Iron, Ductile Iron 12. Size of Service Pipe ~" To 10" 13. Number of Service Taps Added this Year · 95 14. Number of Service Taps Now In Use 7023 15. Number of Meters Installed 247 As part of the Town's ongoing water distribution rehabilitation program, JTI Corp, replaced 1,t00 feet of unlined cast iron pipe with cement lined ductile iron pipe on Harkaway Road. Elimination of the older water mains improves water quality and hydrant flow rates. Future water main replacement projects will ensure total elimination of unlined cast iron pipe in the distribution system. Due to severe drought conditions, a water ban on outside use of town water was established in the spring of 2002. The rainfall for the year 2001 was 10.10 inches below normal. In March of 2002 the water level in Lake Cochichewick had fallen to 21% below normal because of continued minfail deficits. Greater than average rainfall in May and June helped return the Lake level closer to normal condition. The North Andover Water Treatment Plant once again received a Letter of Recognition from the State for receiving an overall high score in all areas of drinking water putting us in the top 20% of the water systems throughout Massachusetts. Our high score proudly reflected our system's ability to consistently provide high quality drinking water to our customers. 41 For the fourth year the treatment plant mailed educational water quality reports to all residents of North Andover. In June over 10,200 water quality reports were sent out to keep the public informed and educated about such subjects as, "Where Does My Water Come From", "How is My Water Treated", "What's in Our Drinking Water", and "Water Conservation Tips". As required hy the Safe Drinking Water Act, Lead and Copper samples were collected this summer from the distribution system and the public schools. We have again successfully passed this requirement since it's conception in 1992. In fact all public schools have now tested to be lead-free. Tours were given throughout the year to educate the public with such groups as Browuie troops, and St. Michael's second graders along with concerned individuals. We also honored a request from the fourth graders at the Sargent School to visit them for a talk on "Water Conservation". They were quite informed and knowledgeable about the subject. In May the water treatment plant received an award from the Massachusetts Dental Society for the eleventh year in a row. This award is for maintaining excellence" in providing community water fluoridation as a recognized scientific public health measure in the prevention of dental decay". Signs were posted in areas of access to the lake this summer to "Stop the Spread of Nuisance Plants and Animals". These plants and animals could reproduce rapidly in a new environment and cause the lake to become over abundant with new species that are not native ~o ou~ area. In turn this could cause problems such as the clogging of the treatment plant's intake pipe, the elimination of native species, lack of supply, and color, taste and odor problems. A committee was established in October 2001 to study issues related to access and usc of Lake Cochichewick and its surrounding area. The purpose of the committee was to recommend to the Board of Selectmen and Town Manager specific ways and methods to find the balance between environmental protection and recreational uses. The commit~e delivered their final report on May 20, 2002. Drinking Water Treatment finished Water Produced-Pumped fiscal year 2002 Months Million Gallons (MG) July 2001 135.3920 August 146.1246 September 128.1923 October 100.0536 November 77.3248 December 01 84.8980 Januar~ 02 78.4871 February 68.0168 March 76.9109 April 78.3222 May 85.0024 June 02 92.7390 TOTAL 1,151.4560 MGs Total number of days pumped Average daily consumption Max day pumping: July 23~, 2001 Largest pumping week: July 20th - July 26th, 2001 363 3.1721 MG per day 6.2847 MGs 36.7759 MGs The second half of a coagulation pilot study was conducted to determine the effects of the use of poly aluminum chloride in a warm water season. A new Single to three-phase electrical power converter was installed at Bear Hill Reservoir Pumping Station. The Town acquired ownership of Foxwood Drive Water Booster Pump Station. The Water Treatment Plant security system was upgraded to a higher level of technology and monitoring. Improvements were also made to the entrance areas. A spray down system was built into one of the treatment plant settling basins to enhance thc operation of sludge removal and cleaning of these basins with a much greater safety factor. Additional electrical power to all four settling 42 basins was also installed in anticipation of future improvements. The Bradford Stand Pipe overhaul and upgrade completed. This 1 million gallon steel, potable water tank was completely refurbished. Sealants were completely removed inside and out and recoated. A water circulation system was built into the tank and a new safety climb ladder, over flow pipe, electrical panels were installed. The American Flag was painted on the upper side in respect to September 11t~, 2001. Both Bear Hill Storage tanks were emptied to allow for repair of leaks to its floating polypropylene cover. Also additional cover weights were installed to improve drainage and reduce wind damage. The Water Treatment Plant Ozone Generator which produces ozone gas for the destruction of organics and inorganics within the incoming lake water was overhaluled after 8000 hours of nmtime. The Department of Environmental Protection Division of Water Supply granted the Water Department permission to use poly aluminum chloride as a coagulant rather than aluminum sulfate. This new chemical will improve the removal of impurities from the drinking water treatment process. C~oss CaNnEt-n0n CONTa0t Presently there are 368 backflow prevention devices registered with the Town which are tested in accordance with DEP regulations. These devices protect against contaminated water going backwards into our potable water distribution system. In addition to keeping up with Commercial, Industrial and Municipal facilities, the next area of concern will be the survey, inspection and correction of residential cross connections due to improper lawn irrigation and home fire fighting systems installations. Sewage CoUection & Treatment--FY 2002 In North Andover, sewage is designed to flow in three divisions: The East Side Drainage Area with its trunk sewer following Lake Cochichewick to the Merrimack River; the West Side Drainage Area with two trunk sewers: one on Waverly Road, Mass Ave, Beverly Street and Sutton Street, the other along the Shawsheen River; and the Central Drainage Area bounded by Waverly Road, Middlesex Street, and Main Street to the Merrimack River by way of the Greater Lawrence Sewage Treatment Plant. There are 80.34 miles of sewers in the North Andover Sewerage System with 4961 house connections. Size of Sewers (Inches) 36 30 27 24 20 18 15 12 I0 8 6 Length of Sewers (Feet) 440 5461 4,171 14,682 9547 26,000 2,899 36,920 10,267 231,853 82,154 A contract to fix leaks in sewer lines and manholes throughout town was awarded to Albanese D & S. The project is part of the town's program to remove groundwater and surface water (Infiltmtion/Inttow) from entering the sewer system. Albanese D & S started construction in May 2001 and completed work in the fall of 2001. Over 170 leaks in sewer lines were excavated and repaired throughout town. The town's Sewer Consultant, Guertin-Elkerton & Associates, continues to work with homeowners with the removal of Infiltration/Inflow by eliminating perimeter drain connections, open sewer service pipes, roof leader connections, and installation of sump pumps. Removal of Infiltration/Inflow is necessary to reduce North Andover's sewage flows to the Greater Lawrence Sanitary District (GLSD), and is also a part of the town's consent order with DEE Seven hundred twenty seven (727) sources of inflow have been removed from the sewerage system since the inception of the program. JTI Carp completed the rehabilitation of a section of the East Side Trunk Sewer in Osgood Street and Harkaway Road. The new sewer line will help alleviate some flow problems along this trunk sewer. We anticipate a significant amount of sewer replacement and extension in FY03. Plans are being developed for the replacement of other sections of the East Side Tnmk Sewer. The location includes Route 125, Walker Road, through easements to North Andover Mills on High Street. The design of two sewer extension projects, Phases 3D and 4A, were completed in FY02, with bidding and construction to take place during FY03. The Town acquired ownership of Alcott Village Sewer Pump Station, 0ais brings the total number of Town owned sewer pump stations up to 14. An emergency pumping bypass connection was installed at the Butcher Boy sewer pumping station to allow us to connect a portable.pump system in the event of that stations failure. Solid Waste Collection And Disposal Waste Management of New Hampshire, Inc. was the successful bidder on a new three year contract for the Collection and Transportation of Solid Waste. The cost for the first year of the contract was $463,000.00. 43 A total of 10,800 tons of Solid Waste was delivered to. the Wheelebmtor facility on Holt Road in FY02. The total was 263 tons greater than the FY01 tonnage an increase of 2.5%. Recycling A total of 1728 tons of paper, glass, tin, aluminum, and plastic were recycled in FY02. The town's recycling program qualified for two Mass Recycling Incentive Program Gnmts totaling $9,070.00, and also a grant for a recycling calendar mailing. Safety-Kleen (NE) now Clean Harbors Inc. again conducted two Household Hazardous Waste collection days in September 2001 and April 2002. The DPW continued to provide bi-weekly curbside recycling collection, bi-monthly appliance pick-up and operate the DPW garage drop off center for recycling and the Cyr drop off center for yard waste on Sharpners Pond Road. Fall leaf pickup, spring brash cleanup and Christmas tree pickup were also conducted in FY02. The Solid Waste Advisory Committee continued activities and programs to promote and enhance recycling. The most notable success is the Neighborhood Recycling Program which is recruiting Recycling Captains to help increase the rate of recycling in their neighborhoods. Street Maintenance The following streets were wholly or partially reconstructed and repaved in FY02. Berry SI~e~, Bradstreet Road, Forest Street, Foster Street, Jay Road, Park Way, Rea Street, Sylvan Terrace, Tavern Road and Winter Street. The following streets were wholly or partially resuffaced; Douglas Road, Great Pond Road, Harkaway Road, Jetwood Street, Johnson Street, Linden Avenue, Osgood Street, Poor Street, Rea Street and Stevens Street. The design of the Old Center Roadway Project which includes sections of Osgood Street, Andover Street, Mass Avenue, Johnson Street and Salem Street was completed to the 25% stage and submitted for review to the Mass Highway Department. A new traffic signal and related roadway and sidewalk improvements was constructed at the intersection of Waverly Road and Mass Avenue. The work was completed by J.J. Phelan and Son Co. Inc. The Andover Street/Osgood Street roadway project was completed by Aggregate Industries. The project included road reconstruction, drainage, sidewalk, curbing and related installation on Osgood Street from Chickering Road to Bay State Road, and on Andover Street from Chickedng Road to Catty Circle. Sidewalks were constructed on sections of Salem Street, Beverly Street and Abbott Street. Patching of pavement was done throughout the town to eliminate defects and potholes. The shoulder areas along sidewalk and roadway projects were loamed and seeded. Catch basins and manholes were rebuilt or repaved as required. A new storm drainage system was inslailed on Tavern Road and Bradstreet Road. A total of 610 catch basins were cleaned by machine or by hand. Roadside lawn damage due to snow plowing operations was repaired in April. Over 30 miles of roadside brush was cut. Approximately 99 lane miles of centerline and sideline striping were painted. All town streets were swept using town equipment and private equipment from R.P.M. Services. Inc. Forestry &'Tree Maintenance Our skyworker bucket truck was active in FY02. A total of 200 trees were pruned, 65 were removed and 7 new trees were planted. 2600 Christmas trees were chipped in January and a large amount of brush was chipped during the eurbside spring cleanup conducted in April. Our tree department crews worked with the Holiday Committee in many ways throughout the year: Christmas lights were put up in the Old Center Coramon as well as the downtown area which made for a wonderful and festive display, flags were put up along Mass. Ave and Main Street for the 46 of July celebration and veterans day, and wreaths were hung along these same streets for the Christmas holiday. Pta~ground Maintenance The playground system consists of Grogan's Field, 4.7 acres; Drummond Field, 5.0 acres; Aanerican Legion Beach, 1.4 acres; Carl Thomas Playground, 4.7 acres; Aplin Playground, 1.8 acres; Chadwick Street Playground, 4.1 acres, Reynolds Playground 3.0 acres; the Gallagher Field at the Town Farm 2.5 acres, the Cyr Recreation Area, 10.3 acres and the new Foster Farm Fields 6.0 acres. This brings the total number of acres to 43.5. The new field at Cyr Rcereation area with access from Berry Street was completed and the two soccer fields off Sharpners Pond Road were improved thanks to the North Andover Soccer Association. Construction began on the two new fields at the Foster Farm property. The work is being done by Littieton Environmental Services lac. 44 In preparing for the very busy summer season, the following work was completed; All existing swing sets and see-saws were repaired and painted. Playground equipment was instal]ed at all playgrounds and the bathing beach. All benches were repaired and replaced at the playgrounds as needed. Extensive repairs were completed on the storage sheds at the Town Farm. Sand was spread over the bathing beach to improve the swimming area. The beach was open June through August. Over 180 students were enrolled in the swimming lesson program operated by the Director Donald Smith and other lifeguards. Park~ & Schoot Grounds Maintenance The parks area consists of the Center Common, 8~ 1 acres; ~xaining grounds, 1.9 acres; Memorial Park, 2.7 acres; Old Burying Ground, 1 acre; Histo~cal Society Plot; Farrington Burying Grounds; and 20 small plots at street intersections - a total of 15 acres. All park areas were maintained, and mowed an average of once per week. All triangles at various locations were maintained and mowed. School ground areas consists of the Bradstreet School, 1.20 acres; Thomson School, 3.00 acres; Kittredge School, 6.57 acres; Franklin School, 8.77 acres; Sargent School 15 acres; North Andover Middle School and Atkinson School, 38.34 acres; and the High School, 44.52 acres - a total of 117.40 acres. The high school acreage is not in use due to construction of the new high school. Bleachers were repaired and repainted as required. Baseball fields, track and field facilities, field hockey, soccer, lacrosse, and football fie/ds were maintained for competitive school events and for youth and adult athletic events. Our thanks to all the volunteer organizations for funding programs and improvements and for their time and effort in maintaining and improving our playing fields. DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES Affirmative Action Program 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 qumerly progress reports to the Town Manager, the Community Development Director, and the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrim~fion. This program consists of four (4) plans, as follows: l. Municipal Employment Activities Plan 2. Contract Compliance 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 Program · Assisted the Town Manager by reviewing with a sign-off, applications, requisitions, and establishing an eligible list. · Prepare quarterly applicant flow data, promotions, separations data. · Notify vacancy announcements for minority/female outreach and review the Town's workforce for availability of qualified women and minorities for the position. · Advertise positions in the local newspaper, regional newspaper, and periodicals serving minority communities. · Prepare quarterly reports for the Town Manager and Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. · Assist in implementation of Affirmative Action Programs. · Attend various state conferences for update on Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Laws. Contract £ornpiiance and Mino~y/Women's Business Enterprise Program · Meet on a regular 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/woman suppliers. · 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 subcontractors. · 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 Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and the Town Manager. · Semi-annual assessment and evaluation of the communities participation in the contract award activity. Preparation of a written document reflects results of analysis. Report sent to Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and the Town Manager. · Make necessary adjustments in the semi-annual assessment and evaluation of the contract awards activities performance in order to comply with the Minority/Women's Business Enterprise conlxact compliance plan requirements per Town and Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination Agreements. · Preparation of annual review and update for all other Minority/Women's Business Enterprise programs administrated by the Town. Fair Bou$ing I~lan and Fair }lousing Committee · The Fair Housing Committee continues to be coordinated by the Division of Community Development and Services. · The Town of North Andover is an active participant in the HOME Consortium. · The Town continues to work on a regional approach toward providing affordable housing options for No~h Andover. 48 Commission on D sab Uty ]ssues Cheryl Vazza-Scott, Chairperson 3ames Lyons, Co-chairperson Donald Stewart, Selectman David Greenwood, Treasurer Mark Walker, Clerk Barbara Currier, Longest Commission Member Leonard "Skip" Perkins, Media Coordinator This year, The North Andover Commission on Disability Issues (NACDI) has once again made great advancements toward ensuring that the civil rights of people with all disabilities are met. Commissioners have provided access surveys, technical assistance, trainings, meeth~gs, and other activities to assist with ensuring that the Town increases its compliance with The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), The Massachusetts Architectural Access Barriers (A. AB) Regulations, and other disability related laws. Indeed, this has been a highly productive and busy year for all of us, and much has been accomplished. As part of the protocol for the licensing process, The Town requested us to provide a number of informal access surveys at local businesses. For example, at times, when a building permit is requested, we will be asked to visit the location to make sure it is being built according to the access codes. When violations have been found, the owners have been informed. Thus, the necessary changes were made before the construction or renovation was completed saving the owners time and money. We have also approached various businesses already established and informed them of existing code violations. We are pleased to report that nearly aB businesses which request Victuallers licenses have installed Designated Accessible Parking (DAP) Spaces, with appropriate van accessible signs, etc. Although there is still much work left to be done, we highly value the positive relationship we have with the branches of town government, as well as with the business community. Since June 19, 2001, the North Andover Police Department and the North Andover Commission on Disability Issues have successfully continued theix partnership to address the concern over the misuse of accessible parking spaces designated for the use of persons with disabilities. Under the volunteer North Andover Accessible Parking Patrol Program, specifically designated members of the North Andover Commission on Disability have used cameras to document violations. The volunteers affirm by affidavit that the vehicle was parked in violation of North Andover bylaws, and MGL Chapter 40, section 21 (23) (b), The North Andover Police Department (NAPD) Safety Officer then inspects the photograph and affidavit, and, if appropriate, sends a copy of the photo, a parking ticket, and a letter of explanation to the violator. This program has been highly successful again this year, and is a vital partnership. Because of this initiative, we have all seen a decrease in parking violations already. Some of the recommendations we have made for improvements, which were brought up this year have helped bring the Town and local businesses into greater compliance. Some of these include: installing accessible signs, rmnps, adapting bathrooms and doorways, acquiring tty's (telephones for people who are Deaf), alternate print formats (i.e., Braille, audiotape, computer disc, etc.) ramps, etc. Overall, most businesses are very willing to make these changes because they realize that making goods and services fully accessible increases their sales. Some of the specific Access Issues/Outcomes this year include: An excellent plan developed by the owners at Top Notch Hair Salon building to provide accessibility; A planned cooperative New High School Survey; The Sovereign Bank (Main Street) providing ATM access; The Atkinson School Polling Place being made accessible by the town by moving the entrance; A proposed ADA (North Andover Business-Owners) Award Program-to be instituted next year; Yale Street Properties, the owners of North Andover Mills buildings on High Street, installed three curb cuts to create access on the sidewalks in the area. In fact, Yale Properties spent their own funds, and were extremely proactive in advancing ADA compliance in Town. They were very prompt, and have shown a high level of sensitivity toward people who live and work in North Andover. Also included among this years accomplishments are: We supported the Town Hall accessibility project by providing Commission representation serving on the Town Hall Renovation Committee. This project will provide full programmatic access for all programs, services, and activities, which are provided at town hall. The need for these improvements was documented on the town's ADA self-assessment 49 (required by federal law). We also provided statistics, and supported the town's application to the state for contributing funds to help pay for the elevator/ADA portions of the project. The impact of the project will be complete barrier removal for persons with disabilities, and greatly improved access to the fire station, etc. The Commission would like to thank all town officials, and citizens who supported this vital project this year. Its approval is a reflection of the excellent partnership and spirit of cooperation the Commission has with the Town and its citizens. Access at parking spaces, main entrances, etc. has also been greatly improved as a result of the highly positive relationship among the Commission, and the Town offices. We feel that this year, the Town, and its citizens have increased their awareness of, and commitment to providing equal access opportunities for everyone! The Commission would especially like to acknowledge the efforts, energies, etc., which were given by businesses including: the Owners of the Yale Street Properties, The owners at A&M Appliances site on Main Street, who installed an access ramp, The Town Clerk's Office who made a polling site more accessible, and others. Your considerable investment and understanding are greatly appreciated by many of us here in North Andover. Other exemplary business owners this year included Aubuchon Hardware, and the businesses in the Denrock shopping area, Permanent Waves Salon and Skin Care on Main Street, The North Andover Mall, Rogers Center for the Arts at Merrimack College, (where a survey found the access to be very good), and others who made their parking lots and entrances accessible on their own volition. You are among the folks who make this town such a fine place to live. A quorum was achieved at all of our meetings. We have met with guest speakers including: Town Clerk, Joyce Bradshaw, Building Department Director Bob Nicetta, Lawrence Eagle Tribune and North Andover Citizen reporters, representatives from local businesses, builders, news media, architects, and others. We attended three Selectman's, and the one Town meeting this year. We have met with parents who have children in the North Andover School System; residents who have requested more accessible parking on streets; we have significantly increased our outreach and exposure in the news media, and the community this year. FutUre Missions: What we hope to accompiish in FY2003: There are many issues that we plan to address in FY2003. We welcome all interested people to come to our meetings. For example, we would like to hear more from parents who have students with disabilities attending the school system, people who want to learn more about bills which can affect us which are being debated in the statehouse, and anyone who has an issue they would like to discuss with us. We look forward to the Town Hall renovation project, which we have been informed will begin this summer. Come to our meetings; share your knowledge and energy with a highly motivated group. We plan to continue educating citizens of North Andover concerning the needs of residents with disabilities. This includes people with all types of disabilities, and of all ages. It is difficult for individuals without disabilities to understand even the simplest barriers which can be encountered such as getting into a store with stairs or even a high threshold, going along sidewalks which are cluttered, cars blocking sidewalk cut sways, etc. All people should be aware of the telephone relay service, how to provide print-reading materials in alternate formats (i.e., Braille, large print, computer disc, etc.). People with disabilities encounter stigma and prejudice in our daily lives. We are attempting to make people more aware of these issues and others, which are very complex. We make ADA/awareness, and related minings available to everyone who requests them. Conclusion We meet on the fourth Thursday of each month in the conference room of the Stevens Memorial Library at 6:30 p.m. We have had and will continue to have very informative guest speakers. We welcome any and all input from the community in general. Please feel free to join us at any time and let us know what we can do to help. All persons interested in learning more about the Commission, The ADA or any other disability related issues are welcome to come to our meetings. If you are interested in The Commission, please call Cheryl; she can be reached by leaving a message at Town Clerk's office at (978) 688~9501. S0 Housing Authority Hope Minicucci, Executive Director William McEvoy, Chairman Heten Soucy, Vice Chair Anna O'Connor, Treasurer Louise Crawley, Assistant Treasurer Paut Gi[[igan, State Appointee As Executive Director, I am pleased to submit, on behalf of the North Andover Housing Authority Board of Commissioners, and its Chairman, William McEvoy, the Authority's 54rd annual report for fiscal year ending September 30, 2002. This report has been prepared in accordance with Chapter 12lB of the General Laws of Massachusetts, which govern housing authorities. During the past year, the authority provided low rent subsidized units for over 400 families. The authority-owned low rent units are distributed in six elderly and two family developments, which consist of State funded Fountain Drive 13ingham Way Foulds Terrace 40 units of elderly/disabled 42 units of elderly/disabled 52 units of elderly/disabled Federatty funded McCabe Court 45 units of elderly/disabled Morkeski Meadows 60 units of eldedy/disabled In addition to owned units, the authority also administers rental subsidy programs though the use of Federal and State funds. These programs are designed to provide a subsidy for housing to eligible low-income families and eld~dy individuals. The authority currently administers 133 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers, 6 Mass Rental Vouchers (MRVP) and a small Alternative Housing Voucher Program (AHVP). Our Family Self Sufficiency program graduated five successful candidates who have met their commitment of becoming self-sufficient and off of public assistance for over twelve (12) months. Other participants are attending parenting classes, support groups, classes in resume writing, interviewing, and dressing for success. Clothing for interviewing and business is provided to FSS participants that need it, though generous donations from the business community. All housing administered by the authority is subject to the following income limits: State/Federat 1 person household $37,750. 2 43,150. 3 48,550. 4 .53,900. 5 58,250. 6 62,550. 7 66,850. 8or more 71,150. The State age limit is 60 or disabled, the Federal, 62 or disabled. Neither program has an asset limit. North Andover residents receive preference for these programs. The Authority completely upgraded the fire alarm systems at ils' three oldest developments this year thanks to a combination of State modernization money and operating reserves. All three are now equipped with state of the att equipment. The authority is about to begin construction of four 3-bedroom units of family- housing, under the state's 705- subsidy program. Two of these units will be fully accessible. A member of the authority is participating on the Community Preservation Committee to address affordable housing issues in North Andover that will also assist the moderate income population that is not currently assist~t by the authority under its' current governing legislation. 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 all of our progranas and in our confmuous efforts to provide adequate affordable housing for the residents of North Andover. 51 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Superintendent of Schoots W~t[iam E. AUen, Ed.D., Superintendent of SchooLs I am pleased to submit this annual report on the state of the North Andover Public Schools for the 2001--02 school year. This year has been a time of continued growth and opportunity. The school year began with a sense of optimism - optimism that we would be able to continue providing the kinds of programs and staff support that are so essential to student success. In many respects that optimism continued throughout the school year. As you will read in the succeeding reports submitted by Principals and Directors of various schools and programs, a great deal was accomplished. There were sonre things we were not able to accomplish for a very good reason. As was the case in the previous two years, our Special education costs significantly exceeded that which was budgeted. Each year, when we develop a budget for special education, the ~teps we follow are fairly simple and direct. We budget for those special education students that are known to us. This year, we were again faced with an unbudgeted increase in costs for both out-of-district tuition and transportation services, and an increase in the number of new students moving into the school district who required additional unbudgeted services. The result of this unanticipated shortfall of $205,000 in special education expenses was that several operating budget accounts were frozen and expenditures in these accounts were not made in the areas of materials, supplies, and textbook purchases. In the Fall of 2000, the School Committee convened a community meeting which resulted in a strategic plan - A Community's l~sion: The North Andover Public Schools By the Year 2005. We continue to follow that vision as we have each year since 1992. Our objectives, our planning, and our budgeting are based on our strategic plan. We continue to maintain our focus on the community's vision for our schools. We have done so because it is essential that we strive to accomplish these goals for the future of our children. During the 2001432 school year, on the elementary school level, we spent a great deal of time and energy on accomplishing the first phase of our literacy initiative. Current staff members were trained as literacy facilitators for each of our buildings. Next year, they will be challenged with implementing the literacy initiative in each classroom, Kindergarten through Grade 5. You will also note that our High School Principal continues her efforts to plan for the opening of the new Nonb Andover High School in 2004. Her efforts have been focused on training staff in a number of areas that she and her staff have identified as essential for the continued improvement of student performance. The following reports from administrators across the system share both a commitment and enthusiasm toward the education of our students and improving the education experience for all our children. Curricutum and Instruction Rona[d Binkney, Assistant Superintendent Curriculum, instruction and assessment continue to dominate the professional development work that occurs at an accelerated pace in North Andover. There is an increased focus on using alternative forms of assessment [including MCAS] to better determine where students axe as learners. This ensures that students are challenged at every level of instruction, including our brightest students. Our district's relational data base continues to expand with curriculum support materials that should make it easier for teachers to work as professionals. The expansion of the data base has moved into three major areas: content, professional development, and communication. Mrs. Deborah Collura continued in a full time position this past year. The position was funded by a state award. As VES [Virtual Education Space] Facilitator, Mrs. Collura helped facilitate and guide the expansion and utilization of technology into the classroom. Her area of concentration has been mathematics. The district's professional development theme last year was "learning styles". This has been reflected somewhat differently in the three grade spans, namely: (1) the Literacy Collaborative through Lesley University in Kindergarten through Grade 5; (2) Differentiated Instruction in Grades 6 through 8; and, (3) "Research for Better Teaching: The Skillful Teacher" in Grades 9 through 12. This long term iavestment in North Andover is yielding positive results. 52 Students are being challenged and we are designing classroom instruction around students' different learning styles. In particular, we are noticing that students are improving in their writing, they are finding their own voice, and test scores are beginning to demonstrate evidence of this improvement. On-line learning and distance learning for our professional staff continues to accelerate. Teachers have been busy working on their own teacher State re-certification. There is a strong commitment among teachers and the school district to ensure that our staff remains among the most highly qualitied in the Commonwealth. A state competitive grant for Literacy allowed Pre-School through Grade 5 teachers and administrators to be trained in a comprehensive literacy program that is coordinated through Lesley University. This long term professional development is expected to yield high dividends for helping students achieve higher gains as readers and writers. We are in Phase Three of this ambitious program. Akeady, the district has evidence that powerful student learning is occurring. Our teachers remain committed to challenging themselves so that improved student learning and understanding continues. Bradstreet Early Chitdhood Center 2001/2002 The Bradstreet Early Childhood Center had an average enrollment of 274 kindergarten students in the 2000/2001 School Year. Fourteen kindergarten classes had an average size 19.5. We welcomed a new secretary, Lucille McCarthy, and a new custodian, Ralph Matthes. The School Improvement Plan was developed by the School Council and significant progress was made in achieving each goal. All of our goals were intended to improve student progress. One initiative continued to focus on Assessment. Kindergarten Screening was again done in June and during the summer for incoming students for the 2001/2002 school Year. Fall Assessment continued and data was collected on student performance in several early literacy areas, including letter identification and the DRA (Developmental Reading Assessment). Teachers again used this beginning of the year information and regular classroom assessment throughout the year. To plan instruction more individually and to more completely support straggling students through individual instruction in class, home/school reinforcement plans, and by using mined parent volunteers to reinforce skills. We did not have a Literacy Specialist working with us this year, but tried to provide additional support for students with trained parent volunteers. Spring Assessment and data collection included updates on current performance for each student, and another administration of the DRA. This information was used to review pupil progress throughout the year, and was again shared in writing and in meetings with the elementary principals and first grade teachers to help them prepare for the students as they transitioned to first grade. The Kindergarten Parent Conference Form was further revised and made more efficient. The new form provides detailed information, and is closely aligned with the curriculum standards. Another Improvement Plan goal continued to focus on Curriculum and Instruction, particularly in the areas of English/Language Arts and Math. Our Early Literacy initiative continued as we worked with Lesley University's Literacy Collaborative. Our Assistant Principal, Karen Brown, was trained as Literacy Coordinator at Lesley University. Consultant Maryellen Giacobbe visited in the Spring to review progress and offer suggestions. Mrs. Borown fully implemented the balances literacy program in her classes, and several other teachers decided to implement many part of it this year. Teachers voluntarily met during the summer of 2002 to begin to prepare for the professional development which will be offered during the next school year. The Kindergarten Staff continued to implement the North Andover Math CtLrricuhim supported by the Investigations Program materials. The staff reviewed the pacing and sequence used for the past two years and recommended that we return to the original sequence of units. School health and safety are added goals. Emergency procedures (fire, emergency evacuation, lock down), establishing health initiatives with the help of our school nurses were implemented. The possibility of additional Full Day Kindergarten classes is yet another goal. While it is very clear that North Andover should be implementing full day kindergartens, budget and space restrictions not only made it impossible to consider adding additional full day classes, but also made it necessary to eliminate the full day class at Thomson School. The total number of kindergarten classes had been reduced from 15 to 14 for the coming year while the enrollment is expected to increase slightly. Increased technology using computers are used to reinforce skills, encourage creativity, publish student books, and improve communication. The staff is working hard to provide strong instruction in all areas using assessment to drive instruction. We are excited about the professional development plan for the coming year and look forward to continued grouah and progress. 53 AtkJnson Schoo[ Betty Ann Coy[e, Principal This school year was marked by an increase in community involvement in the Atldnson School. From PTO functions drawing record numbers to the recently acclaimed (by the journal, "PTO Today') Mother-Son Janunin' Fun to the celebration of Read Across America which drew volunteers from many walks of life, learning and community building were alive and well. Several new staff members joined the Atldnson community this year. Jennifer Calvert and Tricia Stodden rounded out the fourth grade team. Leah Orsini and Kelly O'Bden added to the energy of the third grade team. Joy O'Connor, Special Education teacher, and Kim Leavitt, Speech and Language Pathologist, began the process of helping us to solidify our Special Education Team. Debbie Deliago, Jennifer Dufresne, and $anice Putnam joined our team of paraprofessionals. It was amazing how quickly these individuals were assimilated into the Atkinson School Community. Our major learning focus, as delineated in our Scholl Improvement Plan, was the further development of our skills in literacy instruction. During this second year of our partnership with the Literacy Collaborative at Leslie University, our two literacy coordinators received more than 400 hours of training at the university. Graceann Remmes refined her skills as our literacy coordinator for the primary grades and Susan Baylies honed her expertise as the literacy coordinator for the intermediate grades. While these teachers were off-site at the university, the rest of the faculty engaged in regular discussions of specific chapters in the texts that will be used during next year's full implementation of the literacy program. We used faculty meeting and grade level meeting time to share samples of student work, refine our abilities in Writing Workshop, and to explore new ideas that were featured in the texts. It was impressive to see teachers trying new leanting strategies in their classrooms, reflecting on their relative merits in comparison with more comfortable practices, and sharing ideas and student work products with colleagues as a way of opening dialogue. Our work resulted in a significant increaser in both the quantity and quality of collegial discussions. Our Young Authors' Night was repeated. During this evening in May, students gather in classrooms with parents seated in front of them read carefully selected pieces. They are a most appreciative audience. The Writer's Symposium was also successful as Mrs. Coyle commented on the student presentation. Both programs encourage the habit of writing and thinking about writing. The Atkinson School Council tackled a major task - the review of our old handbook and creation of a new one. Other schools were surveyed for ideas. Christina Logan, Susan Fuller and Ann Milmore were parents who developed the layout, proofread and edited the text. The Enrichment Council, in conjunction with the PTO, provided quality programming throughout the year. As we close out the school year, we acknowledge the many events that add zip to our curriculum. We also reflect on daily instructional practices in order to articulate those which have worked well for our students and those that needed to be tweaked. We look forward with hungry anticipation to next year's professional life of our teachers. Students can only benefit from being in such an intellectually charged environment. FrankUn Elementary School The year began at Franklin Elementary School with 324 students enrolled in grades 1 to 5 and five classrooms of preschool serving 90 children. New staff members included Erin Caffrey, a North Andover native who served as a long- term substitute in first grade, Lisa Robar teaching music between Franklin and Atkinson and Dianne Smith who joined us in September as a .6 Guidance Counselor. The School Improvement Plan (SIP) continued to be the guiding force for our work at Franklin this year. Every staff member and School Council member served on an academic SIP literacy, science/social studies or math subcommittee. Committee members developed goals and objectives and the design, assessment, professional development and technology strategies to implement the goals. Subcommittees met throughout the school year, members collaborated with grade-level colleagues and reports and conversations formed the bases of monthly School Council meetings. School Council members included parents: Paul Ferguson, Maureen Gottfried, Sue O'Brien (co-chair), Laud Pappas-Kirk, Mim Terranova and Nancy Ryan; staff members Erin Caffrey (lst Grade), Mary Leu Conners (Preschool), Dr. Amanda Miles (co-chair- Principal), Sue Murgo (3rd Grade), Lisa Robar (Music), and Diana Uttley (4th Grade); and community member Karen Trowbridge. Para Lathrop (Sth Grade) served in an ad-hoc capacity. As a result of the SIP and in keeping with district initiatives, teaching and learning expanded, especially in the areas of literacy and mathematics. Teacher Donna Armstrong participated in a year-long "Training as a Reading Recovery" teacher. She served nine first graders providing a safety net for our eraerging readers. Two teachers, Denise Colman 54 (lst Grade) and Carol O'Neill (4th Grade and Reading Specialis0, participated in the Lesley University Literacy Collaborative training as Literacy Coordinators. They spent time during the summer and two to three weeks during the school year learning the role of coach and the newest techniques and strategies to establish a strong literacy program in their classrooms. The plan is for full implementation of the Literacy Collaborative in all elementary grade classrooms in the 2002-2003 school year. Mrs. Colman will train and coach prima~ teachers (Grades 1 and 2) while Mrs. O'Neill will work with intermediate teachers (Grades 3-5). Teachers were creative this year as they enriched literacy instruction at every grade level. Several classes had pen pals in other communities. Junior Great Books was implemented at every grade level with teacher and parent volunteer collaboration. Several days of professional development focused on the mathematics curriculum. In November 2001, a full curriculum day was spent focused on MCAS from spring of 2001. Teachers analyzed the data and aligned the TERC Investigations with State Standards. Two additional curriculum days were committed to develolxnent and training on timelines, units, assessment and the use of supplementary materials, Math alignment was a goal of the District and the math curriculum is now more complete. The Winter Olympics provided real-life mathematical experiences as Donna Armstrong took the lead in this area. A Technology Council was formed to analyze needed technology. A Gates Foundation grant provided leadership training for Dr. Miles. Long-range planning, "Tech Thursdays", learning about "Inspiration" as a planning tool and writing tool, helpful websites to support math, science, and social studies curriculum. Mrs. Bate worked with several teachers to generate student-created hypersudio stacks, Kidpik Reports and other presentations especially tied to Social Studies units. None of the school's efforts would have been accomplished without the unending support of Franklin's parents. The PTO was co-chaired by Audrey Tripp and Judi West. Though Audrey moved in December, Judi forged ahead with terrific support of the Board and other volunteer parents. The North Andover Enrichment Council continued to provide assemblies and programs at every grade level that expanded our children's school experiences. Chess Club (Mrs. Chesler), talent shows, musical programs, the Veteran's Breakfast, Coats for Kids, Warm and Fuzzy Personal Care were some of the many programs. Franklin staff and students continue to reach beyond our school walls to affect others positively. Mrs. Pam Lathrop will be the new Principal at Franklin Elementary School for the 2002-2003 school years as Dr. Miles returns to Florida. The momentum that is in place and the focus on teaching and learning will continue to make Franklin a premier school experience for North Andover children and their parents. K1ttredge Etementanj Schoo[ Overview I am pleased to file my second annual report as Principal of Kittredge Elementary School. This year has been successful and energizing for our school community; yet, we were presented several challenges that were due to an unplanned reduction in building space. During the 2001-2002 academic year, our total population remained relatively stable with approximately 190 children. Throughout the School year, most of our classes remained relatively small, thereby allowing our young learners to benefit from small-class size. Class-size averages were as follows: Grade 1 16/17 students Grade 2 19 students Grade 3 16 students Grade 4 19 students Grade 5 23/24 students Recent results of standardized test scores on MCAS tests and data collected through tests necessary for participation in the Lesley Literacy Collaborative indicate strong gains in the English/Language Arts area. It appears that small-class size is one factor impacting the tremendous gains made by students at Kittredge. This academic year began with only a few changes in staffing. Ms. Kerri O'Donoghue joined our team as part-time (.6) guidance counselor, replacing Mr. Jeffrey Foulds. Ms. Lisa Robar brought enthusiasm and excitement to our music program as our part-time (.4) music teacher. Additional changes in staffing included two part-librarians, Ms. Christina Mullins and Mrs. Chris Shafer. 55 School Collnci[ This past year members of the Kittredge School Council included staff members Jane Broderick, Angela Jennings, and Doris Mason; parents Regina Jesser, Shari LoPilato, and Linda Weeks; community member Lanm Biermann; and Principal, Joan Shea-Desmond, The major focus of the Council at our monthly meetings was to evaluate our progress in advancing the following three goals of our School Improvement Plan: 1) To provide a holistic educationalprogram which enables every student to reach his or her maximum potential; 2) To advance the school culture of the Kittredge School Community; 3) To increase technological awareness and proficiency for the entire Kittredge School Community. Educational Programs As we analyzed our instructional outcomes, the following progress and accomplishments were noted, thereby advancing our educational progran~s: Advanced training for our primary and intermediate literacy coordinators · Intensive staff development for all staff in English/Language Arts and Math which included training and alignment to curriculum frameworks · Completion of Phase 2 of the Lasley University Literacy Collaborative · Significant gains noted on MCAS scores in English/Language Aris for grades three and four · Math curriculum alignment to state frameworks · Continued use of test-preparation materials This past year, curriculum areas were strengthened further by several new activities and programs. Additional private grant funding enabled Kittredge School to offer A~r-School Science Club activities to both fourth- and fifth-grade children. Preliminary analysis of recent testing indicates that fifth graders have consistently demonstrated proficiency on standardized science tests. This past year we introduced an After-School Math Club for fourth-grade students, under the supervision of Mr. Brady, fifth-grade teacher. We believe that the additional emphasis on math skills, as well as alignment of our math curriculum with the state frameworks, will assist our children to gain proficiency in math. On a daily basis, students demonstrate hard work and an excitement for learning. They continue to improve their performance on state-mandated testing. Our most exciting academic accomplishments have been in the English/ Language Arts area. In 2001, eighty-three pement of fourth graders scored Advanced or Proficient on the English/ Language Arts test. This was a significant improvement over the previous year's testing. Results of the Grade 3 MCAS Reading Assessment, administered in April, 2002, have just been received and indicate that 91% of our children are proficient readers. It appears that we are beginning to see the fruits of our labor--the resuk of the hard work of our teachers and children and our collaboration with Lesley University. As we follow these children into fourth grade, we will continue to analyze what impact small class size may have on learning. Additionally, fifth-grade children participated in the National Geographic Bee for the first time this past year. The children enjoyed preparing for this event. It is our hope that continuation of this activity will create renewed interest in geography. School Culture/Parent Involvement We continue to see tangible gains as a result of our efforts to ensure a positive and respectful school community. Observations made by staff and parents, as well as a reduction in the number of behavioral infractions, attest to the benefits of our ongoing programs to enhance self-esteem and provide children with skills to resolve conflict. This past year we held our second annual Family Fun Night in September. This activity brings together our families and staff and serves to strength the collaborative bond that is pre,~alem at Kittredge. Throughout the year, our parents, staff, and children demonstrated their response and commitment to community service; they participated in a Coat Drive, Adopt-A-Family Food Drive, 911 Fundralser, and visited friends at the Greenery. Our second annual Spring Fling was held in May at North Andover Country Club. This enjoyable social evening enabled our staff and parents to celebrate our combined efforts in creating a wonderful school community. Under the competent leadership of Kim Mollica, the Kittredge PTO continued to be a vital part of our school community. Our parents generously donated their time, resources, and talents in a myriad of ways. Many PTO committees worked "behind the scenes" providing support to our children and teachers. Volunteers are evident throughout the building on a daily basis; many activities and programs continue through generous financial contributions and time commitments. Recently, additional playground equipment was purchased and installed by our parents. In May, our parents demonstrated their gratitude through participation in Teacher Appreciation Week. In June, a Volunteer Breakfast was held to thank our wonderful families for their continued support. TechnoIogical Awareness and Proficiency Technology is becoming an integral component of our curriculum and assessment. Our curriculum sex)pc and sequence is available on our district web site. Teachers and administrators collaborate through '~hrended discussions" on Virtual Education Space. Report cards are now created electroaically by each teacher. Students are encouraged to develop computer research skills in the classroom and in the "mini-lab" in our school library. Our part-time librarian, who also serves as our media specialist, assists teachers as they integrate technology into several curriculum areas. Challenges At the beginning of this past school year, Kittredge School unexpectedly lost the use of its two portable classrooms. Those two classrooms housed our computer lab, small-group instructional support space, school technology server, the teachers' work/lunch room, and our instructional "Book Room." Plans were quickly implemented to reallocate space within an akeady overcrowded facility. Our teachers demonstrated flexibility and a positive attitude as they relinquished their staff work/lunch area so that several small instructional areas would be available for the children. Our instructional "Book Room," which houses an extensive collection of leveled, instructional reading materials was moved to a former storage area. The need for space to store physical education equipment and other items used on a regular basis, as well as space to hold team meetings, and test children continues to be an ongoing challenge for our staff. Our annual report would not be complete without acknowledging the dedication, commitment, and hard work of our staff members. In addition, the support provided by our families on behalf of all our children, communicates a clear message that education is important. It is a pleasure to be a member of the Kittredge School Community! Annie L. Sargent Elementary School Joan Shea-Desmond, Ed.D., Pfindpat With the dramatic and tragic events of September 1 l~, the beginning of the school year took on an ominous feeling. The events certainly colored our outlook, and safety became a number one priority. With the support and hard work of an outstanding faculty and staff as well as the involvement of parents, the students were provided a caring, positive and safe learning environment. The Sargent School advocates the need to provide children with a strong foundation of community, teacher and parent support that fosters the realization of their full potential in education and beyond. This was the second and final year for the very successful multi-age (combined 4~ and 5~ grades) integrated classroom program (special education and typical education students) which was created to support the needs of a number of students who had language based learning issues. This classroom was limited to twenty students and two teachers (Ms. Barry and Mrs. Scandore). The rationale for the creation: * Allowed for the flexibility in the grouping of children according to need and ability · Ensured that the children will continue with the teachers for two years, lessening the issues of transition · Allowed a low student-to-teacher ratio where students received necessary attention and support for their successes · Created a broader social experience with increased opportunities to learn, lead and collaborate We thank everyone involved in making this such a wonderful experience for the students. We welcomed a number of new staff members. The second grade had to new teachers - Mrs. Shannon Tedesco and Ms. Cypriana Slosky. Mrs. Lisa McDonough joined our special education team. The total student population was approximately slx hundred and twenty-five (625) students. The numbers were as follows: 57 Grade Level Class Size Number of Ctasses 1st 22/23 5 2nd 23/24 6 3rd 25/26 5 4th 21/22 5 5th 24/25 5 The students at the Sargent School continue to perform well on the state mandated MCAS tests. In Grade 3. 88 percent of the students peffomed in the top range of Proficient for the Reading test with a state average of 62 percent. In Grade 4, 74% of the students performed within the Advanced Proficient levels on the English/Language Arts test which was also well above the state average of 51 percent. We continued our affiliation with Lesley University and the Literacy Collaborative Program. This past year was phase two during which three teachers were involved in the Literacy Collaborative mining program which took them to Cambridge and afforded them the opportunity to be totally immersed in the workings of the Collaborative Program with many other teacher trainers from across the State. Energy and dedication to learning are evident daily in teachers, students, and staff. The Annie L. Sargent is committed to serving the students and the community and truly lives it's motto, "Where the Seeds of Knowledge are Sown". Thomson E[ementary Schoo[ Nancy 3ukins, Principal The 2001-2002 school year was a successful and exciting one for the Thomson School Community. We dedicated much of the year continuing to develop a sense of community an~ong students, staff and parents. The staff continued to examine ways to improve student learning and the ways we assess that learning. The Thomson School Community focused on a school-improvement plan that included these major initiatives: · Fully implement the TERC Investigations Math program in grades K through 5 · Develop teaching strategies and authentic assessment to improve student learning · Fully develop a cohesive program of literacy instruction in grades K-5, focusing on Reading, Writing, Phonics, and Spelling · Develop strategies for preparation for state (MCAS) and district assessment · Use computer technology to develop teaching strategies to improve student learning · Ensure safe, responsible use of technology by all members of the school community · Enhance communication among the members of the Thomson School Community · Develop a sense of community among the members of the Thomson School Community The Thomson School participated in the second year of the Lesley University Literacy Collaborative. Two Thomson teachers, t st grade teacher Ms. Eileen Sharkey and 4th grade teacher Ms. Sarah Harris were trained as Primary and Intermediate Literacy Coordinators for the Thomson School, as part of a system-wide Literacy initiative. The long-range goal is to train all of the teachers in Lesley's literacy program. We look forward to intensive professional development over the next few years. As a result of a Massachusetts Department of Education grant awarded to the district, the Thomson School enjoyed its second year of a full day Kindergarten class. Twenty students were enrolled in the program. The Thomson School Community continues to appreciate an active and supportive PTO. The highlights of the year were the Annual Valentine Father Daughter Dance, Literacy Day, the Holiday Fair~ the Fun Run, the Book Fair, Muffins for Mom and Donuts for Dad, and the Ice Cream Social. The Thomson Fro, along with the other elementary PTOs, supported The North Andover Enrichment Council, which provided a number of special programs for the students. In closing, I would like to thank all those who contributed to the Thomson School's successful academic school year. North Andover MiddLe Schoo[ Leu R. Reste, Principal I hereby submit my third annual report as Principal of North Andover Middle School for the 2001-2002 school year: EnroLlment The enrollment at North Andover Middle School increased from 1,106 onAugust 31, 2001 to ],]08 on June 19, 2002. During the school year enrollment reached a high of 1,1 l0 (May) and a low of 1,103 (October). This represented a growth of thirty-six students over the previous year. Anticipated enrollment for the opening of the 2002-2003 year is 1,110 students. Staffing Only one new position, a regular education teacher at the seventh grade, was added to the Middle School staff during the 2001-2002 school year. This was due to increased enrollments. Ms. Lindsay French was named to that position. The following staff members joined the NAMS staff to replace teachers who retired or left the school. Kathleen Prior transferred from Atkinson School to teach sixth grade. Erica Wark joined us from Merrimack College to teach the sixth grade. Maureen Kane was hired to teach eighth grade math. Marcia Boisvert, band and music, transferred from the elementary level. Alan Somes replaced Francisco Roca who transferred to the High School in the foreign Language Department. Karolyn O'Donoghue and Caroline Lynch joined the Special Education Department. Deborah Tibert took over secretary duties from Marie Furneaux who retired. Diane Braga and Tine Manger retired. Chris Carroll transferred to the High School and Stacey Gaetano extended her maternity leave. Tracy Sherdll, Theresa Evenson and Karen Rogers left for other positions. John Digney, a long-time NAMS staff member passed away in the fall. He had been instrumental in creating the Computer Education program at the Middle School. Action Plan North Andover Middle School students continued to make gains on the MCAS tests. Results from the spring 2001 tests were reported in the fall. Eight ~Vade scores were reported in areas of English/Language Arts, Mathematics, and History and Social Science. NAMS students posted average scores in English/Language Arts of 247 versus the state average of 242. Eighty four pement of NAMS students scored in the Advanced or Proficient categories as opposed to 67% at the state level. Only 1%, or two students failed to pass the English/Language Arts test. In grade eight mathematics, NAMS students posted an average score of 240 versus the state average of 233. Exactly 50% tested in the Advanced and Proficient categories as opposed to 34% at the state level. History and Social Science continued to be the weakest scoring category both at NAMS and at the state level. NAMS had an average score of 226 versus the state average of 224. NAMS seventh graders were tested for the first time in English (Long Composition). Our students had an average score of 246 versus the 239 state average. Seventy-seven pement scored in the Advanced or Proficient category as opposed to 55% at the state level. Sixth graders were also tested for the first time in Mathematics. Forty six percent scored in the Advanced and Proficient range versus 36% at the state level. The Essential Skills Program (ESP) continued under the direction of Jack Scheld. This program provides remediation for the MCAS test for targeted sixth and seventh grade students. The program is funded through a grant and is held both during the school year and in the summer. NAMS staff continued to develop and administer writing benchmarks and prompts, identified writing exemplars at all grade levels, assessed all writing, and instituted a pre and post assessment during the 2001-2002 school year. The NAMS teachers also began a two year program of staff development in Differentiated Instruction. In order to comply with state regulations of Time and Learning, the formal recess period was abolished. In June 2002 the North Andover School Committee, acted on nay recommendation to reclassify the Middle School as an elementary rather than a secondary school. The difference in instructional time is 90 hours. Forty-five of those hours will be used to develop a Differential Activity Book (DAB) which will allow a variety of activities including group counseling sessions, Student Council meetings, and informal recess time two days per week. Wonderful news came in the Spring of 2002 as a grant made possible the purchase of two Paxton-Peterson Technology Labs. The newly created Technology Education Course (TEC) will be offered to all students in grades six, seven, and eight and will take the place of the Computer Education class. Students will have the opportunity to 59 explore Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), Graphics and Animation, Flight and Laser Technology, Robotics, Structural Engineering, Video Production and Virtual Architecture. The 200[- 2002 school year was bitter-sweet for North Andover Middle School. Again, we said good-bye to an outstanding class of eight graders. We also endured the loss of a long-time staff member the events of September llth, the demise of the eight grade trip to New York City and the budget battles and failed override. We look forward, however, to a great 2002-2003 school year. North Andover High School As the new school building goes up behind us, we celebrate the anticipated realization of a vision long in the making. But a facility does not make a school and what define North Andover High School is our collective commitment, energy, and spirit. This past year has home witness to those efforts. As a community, we examined our Mission Statement to determine if our school's policies and practices support what it is we think students should know and be able to do as they graduate from North Andover High School. The ongoing task of reviewing, revising, and refining our Mission Statement will lead to modifications at the department level regarding expectations for student learning. Our intention is to continue to move toward curriculum integration as a way to help students make connections between what they are learning, and the world beyond school. The staff at North Andover High School works diligently to meet the needs of all students. Analysis of quantitative data shows steady improvement. MCAS scores for fiscal year 2001-2003 support our commitment to equip students with the skills needed to achieve passing scores. Results indicate that 97% of our 10~ graders achieved passing scores in English. This reflects a 9% increase from the last academic year. Similarly, 94% of our 10~ graders attained passing scores in Math, a 20% increase from the previous year's scores. Statewide, North Andover placed 59~ out of 211 rankings. Our students have done a superb job and we will continue to be steadfast in offering the support needed to ensure future success. Our students also represented themselves admirably on the nine Advanced Placement examinations administered in May. Of those who took the exam, 74% of our students met the qualifying score. This is a noteworthy improvement over the 54% reported in 2001. Success rotes of 100% were returned in Chemistry, Calculus AB, and Calculus BC. French scores went from 50% to 75%. Other disciplines maintained prior levels. We are proud of our collective performance on AP exams which hold students to a national standard. Graduation, the culminating ceremony of the school year was characterized by an added air of decormn this year. For the first time North Andover High School faculty were garbed in caps and gowns representing their various collected and degrees conferred. Eight-seven students were awarded an impressive $910,550 in scholarships and this amount is exclusive of financial aid. It appears that 78% of the class of 2002 will continues on to four year colleges while 12% will be attending two year institutions of higher learning. It is will equal pride that the following academic distinctions are noted: · A senior student was named as a Nation Merit finalist. Two students are acknowledged as Commended Students in the 2002 National Merit Scholarship Program. They placed among the top 5% of more than one million students who entered the competition. · Seniors were the recipients of the prestigious National Council of Teachers of English Achievement Award, "Outstanding Student" of the MSSAA National Honor Society State Leadership Conference at Holy Cross. Nine students received the Stanley Z. Kopik Certificate of Mastery Award that recognizes knowledge in mathematics, science, arts and humanities. · A senior and junior were among top musicians to participate in the All New England Band Festival. · Tbe National Honor Society inducted an additional 55 students for a total of 81 members. · Three students placed about the 97~ percentile in the 38th Math Olympiad against 4,312 participants from 72 schools. · The Robert Frost foundation recognized excellence in poetry and photography to two freshmen, one sophomore, two juniors and a senior. · The Ensdoff Scholarship went to a senior who will pursue engineering or sciences. · The National Association of Teachers of German granted an award of excellence to a junior, three students won the Anne Bradstreet Poetry Contest, three first prize and seven semi-finalists of the Edward Brooke Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination Essay Competition. · Two senior received full sports scholarships to colleges. NAILS honored twenty-eight students at the Excellence Luncheon for students who have earned all A's on their report card. 6O A Social Studies teacher was nominated to receive Philadelphia University's Centennial educator's Award. A former Science Department Chair and former math teacher at NAd-IS were recognized by MIT as educators who have had a positive influence on MIT freshmen. Shakespeare and Company's Spring Festival continued through the generous donation of the Stevens Foundation. The first "North Andover Art Show" was held in February 2002. Pathways students sponsored by the North Andover Rotary Club involve a Business/Education Partnership initiated by Chief William V. Dolan of the NAFD and Attorney Jeanne Colachico. One of the major goals articulated for June 2002 was to have a professional develolYment plan in place to sustain groundwork begun for the restructuring of the High School. We have already made significant headway in engaging parents and staff in dialogue about relationships of importance to the school and community. In January 2002 we were fortunate to have Ted Sizer, former Dean at Harvard Graduate School and founder of the Coalition of Essential Schools, visit to speak to students, staff, and the community. In Service programs will continue training needed to create challenging, high-support learning environments for all students. North Andover High School staff will focus on developing and using rubrics as a tool to improve student achievement. Finally, aligning curriculum and course objectives to the Massachusetts Curriculum Frameworks is a continuous process at the department level,, as is expanding methodology to make classrooms fair for all learners. North Andover High Schoo[ Library STAFF: 1 Library/Media Specialist 1 Library Assistant (2 persons sharing one job) Student Aides: 4 COLLECTION: New Books Added: 491 Discarded/Withdrawn: 70 Paid for: 10 books, 1 periodical Lost due to students leaving school: 2 BUDGET: Subscription Service/on-line 5,339 Library Books 12,342 Supplies/Materials 3,300 Periodicals 5,699 New Equipment/Instructional 2,000 General Supplies 500 Technology Equipment 1,350 Contract Services 1,858 Contract Services/Tech. 450 New Equipment/Library 1,250 Library Usage Circulation/Yearly total (number of items Loaned): 2,144 books and periodicals, This number does NOT reflect actual usage. Throughout the school year we had many more classes than in previous years doing research and often multiple classes were researching the same topics at the same time. Therefore, books were on reserve for class use and did not circulate out of the library but were heavily used in the library. Audio Visual Equipment Loan: 1,637 items loaned from the library; in addition, overhead projectors, cassette players, sound/filmstrip projector, and TV/VCR set-up were on school-year loan in individual departments Number of classes using the library and studio facilities for library research, class assignments, and audio visual viewing: 2,022 classes. Number of students working individually (on passes) from study hall and/or classes: 12,533 Iechnotogy One new Dell computer and printer was purchased to replace a very old MAC (575). Personnel Martha Fredo joined us as a half-time library assistant in January of this year. She works very well with students and faculty and is a welcome addition to the staff. On-tine Subscription Se~ce This year we introduced Proquest, an on-line subscription service that provides full text and graphics for thousands of magazine and newspaper articles. This service is available to all students in school and through remote access at home. North Andover MiddLe School Library [ttyn Spencer, Librarian This fall, after having received a wealth of new materials, we invited teachers and staff to a "Branch n' Browse Day". Teachers and other interested staff browsed through the new books, audio and video tapes and were able to envision new uses in their classrooms. Continuing activities included sixth grade orientation including scavenger hunt, lessons on using the internet, research mining, and the Twenty Plus Club Party. More students than ever before were eligible for the big event after reading twenty or more books during the school year. We were fortunate that the student computers were upgraded to allow more programs and better student participation. A new web site was created through Tina Mullins' efforts. Students were able to access databases through NMRLS (Northern Massachusetts Regional Library System). Among offerings were Sis Discoverer, Electric Library, Sim Researcher, lnfotrac as well as other Grolier encyclopedias. NAMS students enjoyed the library media center and used it regularly. ELementary Libraries The Library Media Program welcomed two new full time specialists, Christina Mullins at Thomson and Kittredge and Abby Gilbert at Atkinson, to join Meg Holmes. This complete staffing allowed new energy and comminnent as a group to improve and integrate the media center program into the educational picture in each building. System wide monthly meetings and occasional cun-iculum day meetings supported such efforts as the creation of the Library Media Web Site. The development of this site will continue to be a focus for the district's library media specialists. A database for the elementary audiovisual collections was also created to encourage shard usage of these costly materials. Major accomplishments include the continual reorganization and improvement of the collections, addition of audio book collections, upgrade of the Winnebago systems, implementation of flexible schedule and small group model, and book dbnation programs. The Atkinson and Kitttedge facilities endured changes as portables were closed. Leadership to the staff, finding creative funding sources, and exploring connectivity to the Literacy Collaborative are goals. Each media specialist is responsible for the facilities, collections, and programs in two schools and is supported by a library assistant. Department of HeaLth, PhysicaL Education, and AthLetics John W. 5tephenson, Director In the 2001-2002 school year we welcomed three new additions to our health and physical education staff at North Andover High School. Christine Bayttye was hired as a health teacher and Marc Desehane and Kyle Wood as physical education teachers. We continue to provide physical education to all elementary students twice a week, daily for one- quarter to middle school students, daily for one semester to high school freshmen and sophomores and to update our health education offerings to our students. Health Education Four health related grants were written and awarded during the 2001-2002 year. They included Health Protection Grant in the amount of $90,000 to support education reforn~ by helping school districts implement and interdisciplinary Pre K-12 coordinated health education and human services program. This funding supported part of the K-12 Health Education Coordinator Position, Pan of one High School Health Teacher, part of one elementary physical education/ health position, work on implementation of a pre K-12 comprehensive health education cunSculum based on the 1999 Massachusetts Health Framework, tobacco related policies and programs, professional development for health educators, 62 guidance counselors, nurses and support staff, all costs for the administration of the North Andover Risk Behavior Survey, supplies and materials for Health Education classes, and community links through communication in the Health Matters newsletter. The Safe and Drug Free School Entitlement Grant for $I8,000 and $26,000 support a part-time Safe and Drug Free Schools Coordinator position, all training and materials for Second Step violence prevention curriculum in the elementary school, Project Alert (substance abuse prevention), stipends for advisors in Peer Mediation and Leader Programs, stipends for the Anti-Defamation League's "A World of Difference" program used in the High School as well as violence and substance abuse assemblies. The Teen Dating Violence Grant for $9,353 was awarded for the fourth year. Funds were used for special violence prevention programs including performances of The Red Tide, The Yellow Dress, Remote Control, Doin' the Right Thing and Jesse's Journal, A Safe Schools for Gay and Lesbian Youth grant for $2,196 covered stipends, student transportation and professional development for advisors. Athtetics The coaching staff and student-athletes continue to work hard and represent our community in an admirable fashion. League championships were won this year by the Boys' Soccer, Girls' Basketball, Boys' Skiing, Swimming and Wrestling teams. Many teams qualified for State Tournament competition and student-athletes participated in individual competitions at the Sectional and State level. Several individual accomplishments were noteworthy. In the fall Bob Ritter was selected as an Eastern Mass All Star and All New England in Boys' Soccer; Chris Palladino was chosen as an Eastern Mass All Star in Boys Soccer and Caitlin Pickul set a new career shut out record with a total of 35. In winter season Alicia Moulton was the Gymnastics Balance Beton State Champion; Trevor Burbank set a new school record of 8.46 seconds in the 55 meter hurdles; and Katelyn O'Toole set a high jump record of 5'4". The spring season had Katelyu O'Toole set the high jump record of 5'5"; Dana Burbank tied school records of 6'4" in high jump and 15.1 seconds in the 110 high hurdles; Lauren Otto was the Cape Anne League Softball Player of the Year and was All Scholastic for both the Boston Globe and the Boston Herald. Colleen Sheehan was the first Girls' Lacrosse player to score 100 goals and Jim Connolly set a state record for points scored by a freshman with 1t3 in Boys' Lacrosse. In closing, I would like to thank the North Andover Athletic Association/Sportswagoo, the high school coaches and our student-athletes who continue to provide the efforts which make our program a success. F~ne and Performing Arts Ronatd Binkney, Assistant Superintendant Art Department The Fine and Performing Arts Department in North Aa~dover completed another productive year. Art teachers are busy integrating technology into their curriculum. They are creating more courses that connect with classroom learning. The department has been busy working on integrating more mathematics lessons into their curriculum to reinforce the MCAS mathematics assessment. Students are working on portfolios at all grade levels now. There is also a new elementary report card that reflects the State standards. The Literacy Program through Lesley University is creating a new wave of enthusiasm as students make powerful connections between their work reading and writing and then connect it to the world of art. The Art Department continues to work on its curriculum as it is entered into the district's relational database. Teachers are using rubrics with their students. The department is exploring adding more interdisciplinary courses at the high school. The success of Global Studies and ga~erican Thought warrant taking a closer look at increasing opportunities for students to take more interdisciplinary courses that examine real-world issues while making strong connections with the academics and the arts. Helping students with higher order thinking skills remains a high priority in this department. There is also a thrust to help students stretch into more of the multiple intelligences. Across the district, there is a strong emphasis on making connections between and across the disciplines. 63 Special EducaUon Deborah A. McKee Jacktyn A. McVeigh The North Andover School District provided special education and related services to approximately 500 students between the ages of 3 through 21 throughout the course of the school year. These students have been identified through a comprehensive referral and evaluation process described in detail in the Special Education Procedural Guidebook. In accordance with the school district's local Child Find Program, referrals for students between the ages of 3 through 21 who are suspected of having an educational disability can be made by contacting the office of the Administrator of Special Education or the.child's principal. This past year saw the implementation of year two of the new D.O.E. Individualized Education Plan. The new plan ensures greater input from both the parents and the regular education staff as we now must incorporate a vision statement and align student goals and benchmarks with the strands 6f the Curriculum Frameworks. All students with disabilities continue to be included in state (MCAS) and district wide assessment programs. The intent of the provision is to hold high expectations for students with disabilities and to ensure their access to the general curriculum to the maximum extent possible. A very small number of students with significant developmental disabilities participate in an MCAS Alternate Assessment. The Alternate Assessment is quite time consuming butit ensures that even our most challenged students' skills are being evaluated and that all teachers are held accountable. A full range of special education and educationally related services is available to North Andover students. The services provided are individually determined by a TEAM of people knowledgeable of the student and are designed to ensure that each child's educational needs are met within the least restrictive environment. North Andover is committed to providing a developmental continuum of learning experiences for all special education students along with age appropriate peers within the general education classroom to the maximum extent possible. As a school system, we continue to broaden our knowledge and abilities in developing and implementing programming for children with increasingly complex and diverse needs. In service training and support was provided to staff on: Autism, benchmarks, goals & objectives,, changes to state special education regulations (no longer Maximum Feasible Benefit but rather Free and Appropriate Public Education), Transition Planning, Applied Behavior Analysis, specially designed instruction in the area of reading (Project Read), assessment (WJ Ill) and regular and special education teachers from the high school completing a Landmark School Math training which will benefit all students at the high school level who still have difficulty grasping more abstract math concepts. The Special Education staff also participates in district initiatives such as the Lesley College Literacy Collaborative. We have continued to explore alternative approaches in coordinating the delivery of services to our children through the collaborative planning of administrators, teachers and staff. The building based teams, through the pre-referral process, continue to assist regular education teachers in examining alternative teaching strategies and modifications geared more toward the student's learning style, along with identifying existing support and consultation services available. The Student Assistance Team is one process that provides the opportunity for our students to stay in and succeed in regular education. The principals and administrators continue to play a very active role in the special education process as evidenced by their personal involvement in the development of Individual Education Plans and other TEAM meetings. In order to further enhance this process~ this year through grant monies, we were able to hire two Evaluation Team Leaders for the elementary schools who chair all Team meetings. Their presence through this process has greatly improved our ability to focus on the students as learners and has fostered communication, collaboration and team building as we explore various models of instruction. Parents, principals and staff have found these positions to be most valuable in executing meetings in a timely fashion. The preschool program continues to provide a safe, supportive, & nurturing environment that promotes the physical, social, emotional and cognitive development of our young children with and without disabilities. The program is in its second year at the Franklin School and continues to be warmly welcomed by Franklin students and staff. Project applications for federal monies were completed and submitted to the Department of Education for approval and funding in conjunction with the Consolidated Grant Application. Entitlement monies received were once again allocated to support in-district programs with staffing, supplies and professional development workshops and conferences. In April, we had a tremendous turnout at our Parent Advisory Council Meeting and have elected two co-chairs for the 2002-2003 school year. They have already, lined up speakers through December and will be seeking input from other parents as to relevant topics of interest. Finally, in the fail of 2001, the district went through an Integrated Program Review by the Department of Education. Although we were found to be in compliance in most areas, there were issues raised and through a Corrective Action Plan that has been submitted to the D.O.E., these concerns will be addressed this year. We are pleased to state that the D.O.E. did find that the North Andover Public Schools do provide a Free and Appropriate Public Education (FAPE) for our Special Education students, which is most important to our children. The entire report is available to be reviewed in the special education office located in the high school. As always, we would like to express our sincere thanks to all administrators, staff, parents, community members and the School Committee, for their tireless contributions and collaboration in providing for the needs of ail our children. Technology Department It is with pleasure that I submit my eighteenth annual end-of-year report on the status of Technology in the North Andover Public Schools for the fiscal year 2002. Our systemwide goal again was to "ensure that Technology was an integral component of our educational community, enhancing learning, instruction, communication and information management". In schools where state- of-the-art technology was present, significant progress was made towards this goal. In schools where older hardware predominated, less progress was achieved in our quest to integrate technology into teaching settings. The school district was the recipient of two State Department of Education Lighthouse Technology grants. Through these two grants, teachers and students received hardware, software and instructional support in pursuit of utilizing world-wide resources in classrooms and at home. Mobilized laptop computers and hand held devices were readily accessible for note taking, interact connection and communications as well as for software applications for student research and multimedia presentations. Web quests developed during the summer were piloted during the past year. Professional development was enhanced as a result of these two monetary awards and students were able to focus on interdisciplinary units on Natural Disasters. CIP Through the Fiscal Year 2002 Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), older servers were replaced in our school district. Faster, more robust hardware was installed and implemented. The result was that our Wide-Area-Network (WAN) was much more efficient and server "downtime" was considerably diminished. Also, a plan to replace hubs with switches was started, beginning with the oldest installations. The intent was to enhance both the Local -Area -Networks (LANS) in each school as well as the WAN. It is our hope to continue this replacement plan through funding in future CIP budgets. New Curriculum The Middle School transformed two computer labs into Technology Learning Centers. These learning centers will refocus our technology exposure to ail sixth, seventh and eighth graders. The new focus will include modules in Computer Aided Drafting (CAD), Graphics and Animation, Energy and Power, Flight Technology, Multimedia Information Technology, Laser Technology, Robotics, Structural Engineering, Video Production, Virtual Architecture and other computer related applications. The two new labs are scheduled to be completely installed in the summer of 2002 and ready for students in the coming Fail. Funding for the initiative was through a state entitlement grant. We look forward to our new initiative at the Middle School level. Report Cards Student report cards of the elementury level were revamped and generated electronically by all teachers in their respected schools. This enhancement greatly advanced our communications with parents and our extended educational community. We look forward to doing report cards electronically again in the next year. As more and more teachers use the new technologies and software applications, we become more efficient and proficient in our professional responsibilities. OOE Benchmark New Department of Education (DOE) Benchmark Standards have been established requiting increased staffing in Technology Integration, technology maintenance (and repair) and in database management. At present, we are still understaffed in trying to meet the personnel standards for our district. It is most important that these Benchmark 65 Standards are met as they are closely tied into state grant requirements. Although we are "making progress" towards these mandated standards, we have not roached the staffing requirements in technology as established by the DOE for the fiscal year ahead. Hardware Finally, we are encouraged by our recent CIP funding for the coming year. Hardware at the Sargent School is scheduled to be replaced and mobile lab hardware will be utilized at several elementary schools in replacing the portable classrooms scheduled to be demolished. We are thankful that the town has chosen to support technology acquisitions for the teachers and students of our schools. Schoot Nurses Lead Nurse: Barbara Hedstrom, Rhl (Enhanced School HeaLth Grant Funded) Pre-SchooL: Barbara Ann Oonovan, RN Atkinson SchooL: Gait Munro, RN Bradstreet SchooL: Mary Hadjian, RN & Elizabeth MarshaLl, RN Franklin School: Catherine Wi[tis, RN Kittredge School: Jacque[ine Poitras, RN Sargent School: Katie Vozeotas, RN Thomson School: Kath[een O'NeiLl, RN MiddLe SchooL: Lizbeth Mount, RN & Linda SuLLivan, RN (Enhanced School HeaLth Grant Funded) High School: Virginia Fou[ds, RN & Rita O'NeiLl, RN (Enhanced School Health Grant Funded) Enhanced School Hearth Grant The North Andover School Health Program for the 2001-02 school year complel~l its third year of the five year Enhanced School Health Grant. The funding from this grant funding has provided the school nurses the opportunities to increase nursing services to the students of the Notch Andover Public Schools and to develop initiatives which have enhanced the Comprehensive School Health initiative and the North Aadover school nurse program. In addition to her full time responsibilities overseeing the school nurse program, the grant-funded full time nurse leader was instrumental in developing a Physical Restraint Policy and Procedure for the North Andover Public School system that will be reviewed by the school committee; An ADA Policy and Procedure that was approved by the school committee. Food Allerg~ Guidelines were revised and a brochure for parents was developed describing the roles and responsibilities of the parent, student and school personnel in developing a plan for a child in the school district with a life threatening food allergy. A Medical Needs Policy was also developed this year by the school nurses, and the Medication Policy was revised and approved by the School Committee. A brochure, Physldan's Guide to School Health Services was also developed for local area physicians describing the role and responsibilities of the school nurse, a position that enables all children to attend school and have their health and medical needs met. The~responsibilities of the grant funded .6 pm-time nurse at the high school have grown. In addition to her role teaching health and providing additional clinical support in the health office she is now the Tobacco Violation Cooxdinator. This nurse is now responsible for enforcing the implementation of the Tobacco Violation Policy, including student violators' attendance at tobacco classes and the payment of fines, as well as teaching tobacco cessation classes. The responsibilities of the grant funded .4 pm-time position school nurse position at the Middle School has allowed for additional school health services, including a baby sitting course for middle school students. Under the Enhanced School Health Grant services were also provided to the non-public school in the district. The non-public school nurse has sought to increase health awareness through health programming. Vision, hearing and scoliosis screening have been instituted. The liaison with this non-public school has demonstrated the importance and benefits for students of communication between both educational institutions. School Nurse Activities School Physician Dr. Kenneth Chan, a Pediatzician at Pentucket Medical Associates, became a member of the school nurse team as the School Physican. He has worked with the school nurses as a consultant, educator and resource for medical issues, policies and procedures. 66 Health Office Contacts The following statistics reflect the activity in the health offices for the eight district schools, elementary, middle and high school. The school nurses this year saw increases in student numbers in the following areas: the number of student visits to the health office, student requests for diagnosis of paxticular health problems, students dismissed because of illness, medications administered, screenings, parent communications and meetings, home visits and specialized medical/ nursing treatments. Health Office Statistics School Nurse Activities Total Number of students seen by nurses Children who came to school ill Requests by students for diagnosis Completed accident reports Students dismissed because of illness Medications administered Primary Care Physician referral[ Health Insurance referrals Telephone calls to parents Professional telephone ca[is Numbers 33,543 1,033 465 60 2402 10,154 611 3 9003 734 School Nurse Activities Numbers Students screened (eyes, ears, scoEosis, head lice) Specialized treatments Immunizations administered Student health teaching: Classes Individuals 11,204 3,454 201 23,704 Curriculum Staff health teaching: Classes Individual[ Parent conferences Teacher/guidance conferences Principal conferences Team meetings Home visits Staff health office visits Staff immunizations 30 265 1741 1858 433 203 42 638 208 The school nurses this year formally became part of the district's comprehensive health curriculum, teaching health classes to grade 5 students. The school nurses held a parent information night describing the content of the classes they would be teaching in puberty and communicable disease. Second Step which is part of the health curriculum at the elementary level, is also taught by several school nurses. The school nurses continued to provide health education classes on an as needed basis at the elementary level in the areas of food allergies, personal hygiene and hand washing, dental care, nutrition, playground m~d Halloween safety, anatomy and physiology and introductory CPR. 67 On the high school level the grant-funded school nurse taught classes which included cancer screening, including melanoma screening, health issues around body alteration (steroids, tattooing and body piercing), characteristics of positive social relationships, first aid, CPR and the Heimlich maneuver. The school nurses continue to offer staff education programs in areas that impact student health and safety including Epi-pen Training, allergies, medical emergencies, and seizures. Two of our school nurses are CPR la'ainers and this year, in conjunction with the Health and Physical Education Department provided CPR training to coaches as well as other interested staff. The Nme Leader participated in the middle school program Crossroads with a guidance counselor from the middle school. They led a seminar on healthy relationships. The Kittredge School Nurse introduced the Tobacco Violation Policy to the students at the North Andover Night School. This is part of a new initiative to provide enforcement and follow through of the Tobacco Policy at the Night School. Technology Due to the resources of the Enhanced School Health Grant that provided us with the hardware and software, and through a positive and productive working relationship with members of the district's technology team, the school nurses have made strong advances in the use of technology in their work places. Health Office 2000 has allowed records to be computerized and statistics accessed more efficiently. Technology has also enabled the nurses to con~nunicate effectively and efficiently with each other as well as other professionals and parents they have contact with. Spedol Education The nurse leader developed a protocol for improving communications between the school nurses and the Special Education Department. With the inclusion as our educational model this is most important as the responsibilities of both these departments are often interwoven and their goals the same. School Nurses at the High School and at the Thomson School worked in a close collegial relationship with nurses who worked one on one with children with special health needs. A close professional relationship also was established between the preschool nurse and the Franklin school nurse to provide seamless coverage when necessary between the programs. Community Outreach The North Andover Middle School participated in a study being conducted nationally on bullying by Professors Judith Vessey and June Horowitz from Boston College's William E Connell School of Nursing. Both parents and students were asked to participate and the response was positive. Conmmnity Programs under the direction of Noel Hayes agreed to participate in the BONES Project after speaking with the Nurse Leader who became aware of the program through the Enhanced School Health Grant. In April 1999 Tufts' Center on Nutrition Communication received a $2.5 million grant from the National Institute of Child Health and Development for a five-year intervention program to promote bone health in early elementary school children who participate in after-school programs. The behaviorally-based intervention includes weight-loading physical activity and calcium-rich snacks, with a focus on active leaming to promote skill building and self-confidence. Parent consent was needed for students in the after school program to participate. Nurses contributed articles on health topics to the individual school newsletters and to the system wide newsletter ltealth Matters, including information on obesity and the increase in Type 2 diabetes among younger children. Nurses also sent special health notices throughout the year notifying parents of particular health problems or illnesses. The full time nurse at the middle school participated in a baby-sitting course sponsored by the North Pmdover Youth Center. The nurses held flu immunization clinics for the staff at all of the district schools. They also participated in the town wide flu clinic at the Senior citizen Center. The middle and high school nurses sponsored Hepatitis B clinics for students to ensure the complianc~ with the MDPH immunization requirements. School nurses also participated in various committees such as the Health Advisory Committee, the Greater Lawrence Community Health Network Area (CHNA), the Merrimack Valley Advisory Committee and the Suicide Prevention Committee, a sub committee of the local CHNA. Nurses were also members on committees in their individual schools such as School Councils, Yearbook Committees, Facilities Committees and the Incident Management Team. Nurses also participated in the American Cancer society daffodil sales fundraiser and Pennies for Patients. 68 Cledcal £esponsibilitfes Clerical responsibilities of the nurses include maintaining health office statistics; the monitoring of school health records for incoming and outgoing students; maintaining current student health records; documenting health office visits; forwarding screening results and health referrals to physicians; and immunization, prima~ care, dental and health insurance audits. These audits led to the referral of families to providers of health care and insurance. Community Programs Noel Hayes, Director As is our charge as the district's service provider, we continue to organize childcare, summer school, summer camps and year round enrichment for North Andover's families, on a user fee basis, servicing 1437 children grades K through 12. · Our three before and after school programs, located in Sargent, Thomson, Bmdstreet and Franklin elementary schools, provided our childcare component. The school year was enriched for the children with a broad variety of programs, and included visits from Discovexy Reptiles, Mother Goose, Magician Scott Jameson, Storyteller Jay Mankita's Wild Songs and Natural Stories, the Galapagns Puppet Theater, Marvelous Marvin in "The Magic of Science" and several others. · Additionally, this year we became affiliated with the TUFTS School of Nutrition and are currently participating in the "BONES" Project, a two year study of the effects of a calcium enriched diet and structured exercise program on first and second graders. This is an exciting program for all of us. · Our Extended Kindergarten, again filled to capacity, continues its quest to remain accredited by NAEYC, the national accreditation committee for early childhood programs. This program has been recognized for its high quality for young children for the last seven years. · Curriculum day care was offered to help parents provide organized events for their children. The volunteer help of North Andover's High School National Honor Society members contributed their talents and thne to help make these activities successful. · EXCEL, our enrichment program, provided a variety of choices for all elementary children, with Skiing/ Skateboarding, PE Plus, and Keyboarding especially popular. North Andover High's students prepared for their futures with SAT and Drivers' Ed courses. · Summer School, grades K through 12 inclusive, offered support, remediation, and counseling in small, interactive classes for students who needed to maintain graduation credits. · Summer camps and enrichment activities provided a variety of opportunities for our students. "Summer Action", a drama study group organized jointly with Youth Services, was again one of the summer's highlights. Volunteers are a valuable addition to our programs. Senior citizens, teenagers and college students visit our "community", and enrich our students' experiences by sharing their talents. We recognize and thank them for their commitment to building citizens of North Andover. Business Services Paul P. Szymanski, Director, Management Support Services This report includes the following areas of business services: I. Transportation II. Building & Facilities III. Energy Transportation During the 01/02 school year students were transported at public expense from the following distances: 69 SCHOOL GREATER THAN NO. OF BUSES NO. OF STUDENTS High Schoo[ 2.0 12 663 Middle School 2.0 16 687 Elementa~ 1.5 See Note 988 Ear~ Chi~hoodCt~ 0.5 See Note 277 SL Michae~ 0 See Note 212 Note: A tota[ of 15 buses were used to transport 2,827 students to and from the high school middle school five etementaty schooLs, ECC and St. Michaet's. The school district provides transportation to the students of St. Michael's Schoot to the same extent as it provides transportation to like students attending the public schools. The etementary schooLs remained on a split schedule due to the limited number of buses avaiEtb[e. We operate a four-tier transportation system. In accordance with School Committee Policy, paid busing was made available to students attending their district school or involuntarily transferred out of district that live within the designated walking distance. This program provided transportation to another 300 children. Funds generated from this program, paid for two additional buses that were used by the Laidlaw Transit Co. in support of our daily transportation contract. Laidlaw provided this service to students for an annual fee of $225.00 for the first child. Paid busing is not offered to pupils whose parents have turned down an opportunity to return to their neighborhood school, or for pupils who have voluntarily transferred out of their neighborhood school. The method for determining bus stops for paid riders is the same as for bus stops made for eligible riders. Preferential service will not be given to paid riders. Building & Facilities Consistent with the spirit of"A Community's Vision: The North Andover Public Schools by the year 2005" we continued to focus our efforts upon our facilities and on-going routine maintenance. Our commitment to on-going annual maintenance is not only the right thing to due, but the Department of Education has set minimum expenditure benchmarks for school building maintenance for all school districts. All School Building Assistance projects submitted to the Board of Education for approval and consideration for reimbursement, must satisfy the minimum expenditure benchmarks or risk disqualification. We currently satisfy the minimum benctunarks. An engineering finn was hired to develop specifications for the replacement of heating system boilers and mechanical systems at the Atkinson, Franklin and Kittredge Schools. Removal of underground storage tanks at the Atkinson and Kittredge will be accomplished under the same contract. We entered the design phase of a project to replace the fire alarm system at the Atkinson School. The actual replacement of the existing system will take place in January of 2003. Installation of a new ADA access ramp and chaff lift at the Kittredge School commenced in June of 2002. Phase one of a two phase project to replace all windows at the Kittredge was initiated in May 2002. Energy There were no new energy related programs initiated during the 2001-2002 school year. We continue to participate in a natural gas Cooperative Purchasing Program. Schoot Lunch Program Erika F. Murphy, Director of Food Services In concluding the school year 2001-02 the following information is provided: 1. The Food and Nutrition Department served school lunches a total of 173 days. The number of reimbursable meals served was 311,651 Broken down as follows: a) Paid--290,910 b) Free-- 14,553 c) Reduced--6,057 Average meals per day-- 1,801. 7O 2. Other meals served are broken down as follows: a) Teachers--6,251 b) Free (Adult Help)-- 14,886. 3. The total meals served for the 20014)2 school year was 332,788. 4. This school year found us receiving $23,148.45 (Market Value) in Government conunodities. The total reimbursement of reimbursable meals: paid, free and reduced was $116,716.17. The breakdown of actual income received is as follows: Sales Student Student Teacher A La Carte A La Carte Student Meals Sa[es Foods Hi[k Misc. Sales $492,797.18 $20,151.40 Grand 10taL Income From Sales $875,682.52 Cash Sales $875,682.52 School Reimbursements $118,486.85 Total Monies $994,169.37 Commodities (Market Value) $23,148.45 Iota[ Alt $1,017,317.82 $320,159.31 $19,423.95 $23,150.68 5. The School Year has shown a participation rate of 46%. Our net worth is as follows: Inventory $31,594.96 (Actual Cash Value) and a cash balance of $326,179.92. Closing Cash Balance Functions Receivable Clafms Receivable Cash Avaitabte Accounts Payable Adjusted Cash BaLance $326,179.92 $ 858.35 $ 20,928.69 $347,966.96 $ 8,100.00 $339,866.96 The School Lunch Program had an extremely busy year. As in past years, I had the opportunity to attend various food shows focusing on school cafeteria feeding. These food shows enable me to bring back to the North Andover Schools new items that have been tested for nutritional value as well as field tested for student acceptance. Due to this, we had many new additions to our monthly school menus that our students enjoyed. Servicing students with food allergies was an interesting challenge for our department this year. For approximately six years we have had to reevaluate some of our current practices and procedures to ensure the safety of our students who suffer from food allergies. This year more than others, I became very involved with the parents who have children with food allergies helping them to feel comfortable with pumhasing a school lunch. I was able to provide to the parents researched food ingredients and food handling procedures of many of my vendors~ This enabled the parents to evaluate these practices and determine whether or not the foods were safe for their children to eat. This experience was truly rewarding. I welcome any fitture opportunities to assist other parents dealing with similar issues. Our total number of meals served for the school year increased approximately 3%. Careful menu planning, frugal pumhasing and a dedicated staff are what I attribute this increase to. My staff worked extremely hard to increase daily participation. Taste tests were performed and student surveys, both written and verbal, were utilized for feedback. In conclusion, this past school year was filled with many exciting opportunities and new ventures for our program. I thoroughly enjoy working with the students, parents and staff of the North Andover School Department. I thank my staff and the administrative support for a very successful school year and as always, look forward to the challenges that a new school year brings. 71 Conctusion Rona[d Binkney, Assistant Superintendent A great deal was accomplished during the 2001-02 school year. We are pleased with the support we have had and with the efforts that we were able to continue to make on behalf of our students. Our enrollments have continued to grow. We expect this trend to continue based in large part on the continued build- out of the community. During the early Spring, the School Facilities Task Force recommended that the Town Meeting be asked to approve a feasibility study and development of plans for a new elementary school at the Foster Farm site. The Town Meeting overwhelmingly supported the recommendation and the process of planning for a new elementary school is underway. The same Town Meeting passed a budget for the 2002-03 school year which required a significant override. Subsequent to that approval, the override election failed and the Town Meeting was reconvened. The reconvened Town Meeting authorized the transfer of funds to the school budget that mitigated the need for any staff layoffs, a prospect which was looming over the School Committee's collective heads. We were pleased with that affirmation of support from the Town Meeting and the Finance Committee and look forward to continuing our efforts on behalf of our students. We take very seriously the importance of managing the precious financial support we receive from the citizens of North Andover. We will continue to do so. At the conclusion of this year, several of our long-time staff members retired: Virginia Boucher, Diana Braga, Marlo Giordano, Richard Kiberd, Phyllis Kochanczyk, Mona Manzi, Anthony McGowan, Christine Manger, Keith Pritchard, Florence Rowe, John Strobel, Joseph Trombly, and Barbara Weller. These individuals provided loyal and enthusiastic service to our children and the community. They were dedicated to doing absolutely the best job possible. We will miss them and I know you join me in wishing them well. We continue to receive the support of a large number of volunteers in our schools. These volunteers include parents, friends, High School students, and elected and appointed officials who provide some level of service to the schools and our students. We extend our profound thanks to each of you. As we prepare this report, it is clear that the State and National economies are not what they have been in the recent past and that the prospect of declining financial support for schools is real. The citizens of North Andover have clearly articulated that they want quality schools with quality programs which can prepare high quality graduates. On average, 90% of the students graduating from North Andover High School continue on to higher education and training. The data we have from our graduates is that they are successful in their post High School pursuits. It is an expectation of the community that our graduates will succeed as they begin the subsequent phases of their lives. The challenge is to provide the support to help our young people meet the community's expectations for them. As I have done in the past, I will conclude my annual report with a quote from Garrison Kecler, "Nothing we do for children is every wasted." I believe we should have high expectations for our children. I believe, at the same time, that we should have high expectations for ourselves regarding the extent to which we support our children. 72 TOWN HEETINGS AND ELECTIONS Annual Town Meeting Minutes May 13, 2002 The Annual Town Meeting for the Town of North Andover convened in the North Andover High School Fieldhouse. The invocation was given by Rabbi Asher Bronstein. The Essex County Composite Program of the Civil Air Patrol presented the colors and led the Pledge of Allegiance and Star Spangled Banner. The Meeting was called to order at 7: 10PM by Moderator Charles A. Salisbury. Moderator Salisbury introduced the Boards and Committees. Upon motion made by Chairman Rosemary Smedile and duly seconded it was voted to dispense with the reading of the warrant and with the Constable's return of that warrant. It was further moved and voted that the Moderator not be required to read articles of the warrant verbatim, but be allowed to refer to articles by number and any subject matter. Upon Motion of Keith A. Mitchell, Finance Committee, and duly seconded a rule of the meeting was adopted by majority vote that Article 11, Article 12, Article 13, Article 15 and Article 16 would not be considered by the meeting until the May 28, 2002 session. Article 1. Reports of Receipts, Expenditures and Special Committees, To see if the Town will vote to accept the reports of receipts and expenditures as presented by the Selectmen in the 2001 Annual Town Report and to hear the reports of any special appointed committees. Board of Selectmen UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to adopt Article 1 as printed in the Warrant and to receive the report of the Financial Task Force. Voted May 13, 2002. Article 2. Authorization of the Town Manager or Superintendent of Schools Regarding Contracts in Excess of Three Years. To see if the Town will vote in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B, Section 12(b), to authorize the Town Manager or the Superintendent of Schools to solicit and award contracts for terms exceeding three years, including any renewal, extension or option, provided in each instance the longer term is determined to be in the best interest of the Town by vote of the Board of Selectmen or the School Committee, as appropriate. Board oJ: Selectmen VOTED by CLear Majority to adopt Article 2 as printed in the warrant. Voted May 13, 2002. Article 3. Authorization to Accept Grants of Easements. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee to accept grants of easements for water, drainage, sewer, roadway and utility purposes on terms and conditions the Board and the Committee deem in the best interest of the Town. Board of Selectmen UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to adopt Article 3 as printed in the Warrant. Voted May 13, 2002. ArticLe 4. Authorization to Grant Easements. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen and the School Committee to grant easements for water, drainage, sewer and utility purposes on terms and conditions the Board and thc Committee deem in the best interests of the Town. Board o.f Selectmen UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to adopt Article 4 as printed in the Warrant. Voted May 13, 2002. 75 A~ticLe 5. Article 6. ArticLe 7. Ar'fide 8. Reauthofization of RevoLving Fund - Boan~ of HeaLth. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the use of a revolving fund for Fiscal Year 2003 pursuant to Chapter 44, Section 53E ½ of Massachusetts General Laws for the purpose of allowing the Board of Health to retain consultants and services in order to monitor and enforce operating permits and conditions of environmental and regional services facilities located in North Andover, including the enforcement of truck routes~ further that payments made to the Town by Wheelabrator-North Andover, Inc. and the Greater Lawrence Sanitary DisUict under terms of their host community agreements and permits specifically earmarked to offset such monitoring and enforcement be deposited in such revolving fund; and that the total amount of expenditure shall not exceed $75,000. Board of Selectmen UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to adopt Article 5 as printed in the warrant. Voted May 13, 2002. Prior Years Unpaid BiLls. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money for the purpose of paying unpaid bills of prioz years of the Town. Board of Selectmen UNANIMOUSLY ¥OTE0 that the Town appropriate from available funds, the sum of $11,979.10 in order to pay a prior year outstanding bill to Brady, Hardon, Perkins & Kesten for legal services. Voted May 13, 2002 Fiscal Year 2002 Budget Transfers. To see if the Town will vote to amend the General Fund Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2002 voted under Article 6 of the 2001 Annual Town Meeting and amended under Article 1 of the Special Town Meeting on December 3 2001. Board of Selectmen UNANINOUSLY VOTED to transfer from the following fiscal year 2002 budget line items: General Government Personnel: $53,252 Public Works-Personnel: $47,000 General Government Salary Reserve: $374,910 To the following Fiscal Year 2002 budget line items General Government Personnel: General Government Expenses: Public Safety Personnel: Public Works Expenses: Public Works Expenses: Fixed Expenses Unemployment: $71,210 $31,252 $257,100 $46,600 $47,000 $22,000 Voted May 13, 2002. Petition to Direct the School Buitding Committee Not to DemoLish Existing High Schoot Structure. To see if the Town will vote to direct the School Building Committee/Department not to demolish the High School structure that presently exists and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to swap any land that might be necessary to accomplish this. Petition of Eugene P. Willis onfl others VOTED BY CLEAR M/L]0RITY to "Take No Action" on Article 8. Voted May 14, 2002. 76 Article 9. Artlc[e 10. Article 11. Architectural Fees for a New Foster Farm Elementary School. To see if Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,267,133 to be expended under the direction of the School Building Committee for the purpose of obtaining all necessary services for the development of an architectural design and plan for a new elementary school to be located at the Foster Farm site; and to determine whether this appropriation shall be raised by borrowing or otherwise. $choo! Committee UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to "Take No Action" on Article 9. Voted May 14, 2002 New Elementary School At Foster Farm - Boxford Street. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $22,800,000 for constructing, originally equipping and furnishing a new 800 student (K-5) elementary school, including any necessary additional architectural services, construction management services and site development, such school to be built at the Foster Farm site on Boxford Street. And whether to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $22,800,000 under Chapter 44 of the General Laws and under Chapter 645 of the acts of 1948, as amended; That this appropriation be expended under the jurisdiction of the School Building Committee, which shall be authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out this project; Provided, however, that no debt may be incurred under this vote, except for costs associated with planning and other preliminary expenses, until the State Depaxhaent of Education has included the town's application for state school construction grant on its list of completed project applications, showing the priority assigned; Provided that this vote shall not take effect until the Town votes to exempt from the limitation on total taxes imposed by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Section 21C (Proposition 2 ~) amounts required to pay principal of and interest on the borrowing authorized by this vote; And that the Board of Selectmen is authorized to petition the General Court for an act to authorize the capitalization of the interest during construction of the school project. Petition of Samuel Ameen and others UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to "Take No Action" on A~ticle 10. Voted May 14, 2002. Capital Improvement Plan Appropriation for Rsca[ Year 2003. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, the sums of money necessary to fund the Town Capital Improvement Program; or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen 77 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 8A CAPITAL IMPROVEMENT BUDGET FISCAL YEAR 2003 Dep:., Lment PubUc School project Description Finance Finance Committee Committee Fund Original Fund Adjusted Code Recommendation Code Recommendation Kittredge Heating System RepLace 5 FeasibiUty Study New Etem 1 Design New ELementary 1 5 ReLocate Central Office Tech. Bradstreet, SPED & Tech. Dept. 5 Repaving Project Tech. Atkinson, FrankLin & Kittredge 5 SchooLs Tech. High SchooL & MiddLe SchooLs 5 Bradstreet School SprinkLer System sub-totaL 490,000 5 490,000 2,267,133 5 2,267.133 139,820 5 139,820 225,520 5 225,520 188,520 5 188,520 5 125,000 3,310,993 3,435,993 9 Comm Dev Town HaLl Phase 1 2,000,000 5 1,750,000 10 tim SCBA Rep~cement 11 PubEc Safety Techno~gy sub-totaL 5 171,600 5 171,600 5 144,073 5 144,073 315,673 315,673 12 PoEce 13 New PoUce Station Deign PubUc Safety Technotogy sub-totaL 5 730,000 5 730,000 5 14~,073 5 144,073 874,073 874,073 14 DPW 3/4 Ton Hckup 15 Gang Mower 16 Dump Truck w/sander 17 RecycLe Truck 18 Sweeper 19 Roadway Improvements 20 Sidewalk £onstmct~on 2 30,000 2 30,000 5 80,000 5 80,000 2 98,200 2 98,200 5 102,000 5 102,000 5 105,000 5 105,000 5 199,896 5 199,896 2 80,400 2 80,400 sub~otaL 695,496 695,496 TOTAL GENERAL FUND 7,196,235 7,071,235 78 Project Description Finance Finance Committee Committee Fund Original Fund Adjusted Code Recommendation Code Recommendation 21 Water System/WTP Improvements 22 Water Main Rehab 22A Sutton Hi[[ Water Improvements TOTAL SEWER FUND 23 Sewer System Imp I/I 24 Sewer System Ext. in Watershed 25 26 27 28 TOTAL WATER FUND Gatehouse Improvements 8 Landscape Ph III 8 BuiLding and Gmunds Improvement 8 Main House Window Replace 8 TOTAL STEVENS ESTATE FUND 6 936,000 6 796,000 6 790,000 6 380,000 6 550,000 1,726,000 1,726,000 7 100,000 7 100,000 7 g88,000 7 988,000 1,088,000 1,088,000 40,000 8 40,000 150,000 8 150,000 190,000 190.000 Code and Funding Recommendations 1 Raise and Appropriate-Genera[ 0 0 2 Raise & Appropriate-Genera[ Override 208,600 208,600 3 Raise and Appropriate-Water 0 0 4 Raise and Appropriate-Sewer 0 0 5 8onds/Notes-Genera[ 6,987,635 6,862,635 6 Bonds/Notes-Water 1,726,000 1,726,000 7 Bonds/Notes-Sewer 1,088,000 1,088,000 8 Stevens Estate Reserve lgO,O00 190,000 g Debt Excluded Bonds/Notes 0 0 lO Other AvaiLabLe Funds O O Total At[ Capital 10,200,235 10,075,235 VOTED BY TWO-THIRD VOTE DECLARED BY THE MODERATOR that the Towa appropriate $10,075,235 to fund the items listed under the column "Finance Committee Recommends", and to meet the appropriation for items 1,5,7,8,8A,9,10,11,12,13,15,17,18,19,21,22,22A,23,24 the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen to borrow $7,409,502 under Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts General Laws; And to fund items 26, 27 $190,000 be appropriated from the Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Enterprise Fund "Reserve Balance"; 79 Article 12. And further to fund item 3 that $2,267,133 is appropriated for the purpose of obtaining all necessary services for the development of an architectural design and plan for a new elementary school to be located at the Foster Farm; and that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow $2,267,133 under Chapter 44 of the General Laws or Chapter 70B of the General Laws or any other enabling authority; and that the School Building Committee is authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out this project; And further to fund items 14,16 and 20 $208,600 be raised; provided however that the appropriation to fund items 14,16 and 20 shall not take effect until the Town votes to exempt the necessary funds from the limitations on total taxes imposed by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Section 21C (Proposition 2 ~). Voted May 28, 2002. GeneraL Fund Appropriation Article Fisca[ Year 2003. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money for the purpose of funding the General Fund for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2002, and ending June 30, 2003. ffoard of Setectmen GENERAL FUND APPROPRIATION ARTICLE FISCAL YEAR 2003. TOWN MEETING FINANCE CURRENT TOWN May 13, COMMITrEE Dollar Change BUDGET MANAGER 2002 May 28, 2002 in Finance Comm. FY02 RECOMMEND VOTED RECOMMEND Recommendations Personnel 2,390,363 2,441,125 2,495,404 2,451,725 (43,679) Services Expenses 1,43%426 1,241,446 1,459,274 1,246,446 (212,828) Mosquito Controt 60,000 60,000 (60,000) Finance Comm. 364,000 150,000 350,000 150,000 (200,000) Reserve Fund Sata~ Reserve 375,000 655,000 690,000 690,000 Total Generat 4,560,789 4,547,571 5,054,678 4,538,171 (516,507) Government 80 TOWN MEETING FINANCE CURRENT TOWN May 13, COMMITTEE OoUar Change BUOGET MANAGER 2002 May 28, 2002 in Finance Comm. FY02 RECOMMEND VOTED RECOMMEND Recommendations Personnel Services 5,880,762 5,685,748 5,951,035 5,870,037 (80,998) Expenses 708,533 564,583 707,122 564,583 (142,539) Total Public Safety 6,589,295 6,250,331 6,658,157 6,434,620 (223,537) PersonneL Services 1,137,962 1,014,972 1,179,658 1,068,872 (110,786) Expenses 2,427,574 2,665,098 2,882,598 2,665,098 (217,500) Total Public Works 3,565,536 3,680,070 4,062,256 3,733,970 (328,286) Retirement Workers Corn pensation Unemp[oyment Expenses Group Insurance Payroll Taxes Debt Service PrincipaL Debt Service Interest on Long Term Debt Debt Service Interest on Short Term Debt LiabiUty Insurance 1,540,717 1,569,142 1,569,142 1,569,142 181,DOD 200,000 200,000 200,000 13,000 600,000 20,000 2D,O00 3,439,000 4,476,549 4,602,472 4,413,205 262,012 240,000 301,113 275,113 2,691,233 4,174,000 4,174,000 4,174,000 2,226,224 2,647,218 2,647,218 2,647,218 170,000 146,959 175,000 175,000 175,000 (189,267) (26,000) 81 TOWN MEETTNG FTNANCE CURRENT TOWN May 13, COMMIITEE Dollar Change BUOGET MANAGER 2002 May 28, 2002 in Finance Comm. FY02 RECOMMEND VOTED RECOMMEND Recommendations StabiLization 622,000 Fund Total Fixed 11,294,645 14,081,gog 13,688,945 13,473,678 (215,267) Expenses North Andover Public SchooLs 27,484,107 27,649,011 31,001,003 29,532,518 (1,468,485) sub-total PubLic SchooLs 27,484,107 27,649,011 31,001,003 29,532,518 (1,468,485) School Building Committee Personnel 14,500 17,500 17,500 17,500 Expenses 8,441 9,441 9,441 g,441 sub-total School Building 22,941 26,941 26,941 26,941 Committee RegionaL Voc./Tech. SchooLs Essex Reg. Tech SchooL Gr. Lawrence Voc. School sub-totaL Regional SchooLs 94,795 97,165 97,165 97,165 77,380 80,176 80,176 80,176 172,175 177,340 177,340 177,340 School Assessments Char~er School 23,901 Assessment School Choice 11,742 sub-totaL School 35,643 Assessments 24,499 24,499 24,499 12,036 12,036 12,036 36,534 36,534 36,534 Total Education 27,714,866 27,889,826 31,241,818 29,773,333 (1,468,485) 82 TOWN MEETING CURRENT TOWN May 13, BUDGET MANAGER 2002 FYO2 RECOMMEND VOTED FINANCE COMMTITEE May 28, 2002 RECOMMEND OoUar Change in Finance Comm. Recommendations TotaL Raise 53,725,131 56,449,707 60,705,854 57,953,772 State Assessments 579,570 619,750 619,750 Over[ay 607,049 499,395 499,395 NonetaPj Articles 171,150 112,500 112,500 CapitaL Article Transfer 251,469 208,600 Deficits 170,793 50,000 50,000 833,448 499,395 125,000 (2,752,082) 213,698 12,500 (208,600) (50,000) Total Raise and Appropriate 55,505,162 57,731,352 62,196,o99 59,411,616 (2,784,484) VOTED BY MA30RITY VOTE to make the following amendments to the Finance Committee Recommendation as follows: Decrease "General Government" Personnel Services by 43,679 and Expenses by 212,828 and Mosquito Control by 60,000 and Finance Committee Reserve by 200,000 for a total Government General appropriation of 4,538,171 Decrease "Public Safety" Personnel Services by 80,998 and Expenses by 142,539 for a total Public Safety appropr/ation of 6,434,620 Decrease "Public Works" Personnel Services by 110,786 and Expenses by 217.500 for a total Public Works appropriation of 3,733,970 Decrease "Fixed Expenses" Group Insurance by 284,313 and Payroll Taxes by 26,000 for a total Fixed Expenses appropriation of 13,378,632 Decrease "Education" North Andover Public Schools by 1,468,485 for a total Education appropriation of 29,773,333 Said amendment would decrease the amount to be raised by 2,752,082 for a total raise of $57,858,726. VOTE: CLEAR MA,]ORITY VOTE TO ADOPT AS AMENDED ABOVE. And further to reduce the tax rate, increase the authorized appropriation from the Town "Stabilization Fund" By $148,000 for an appropriation of $448,000 VOTE: TWO-THIRDS DECLARED BY THE MODERATOR. VOTED MAY 28, 2002 83 Article 13. Compensa~don of E[ected 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 Massachusetts General Laws Article 14. as follows: Board of Selectmen/Licensing Commissioners, per person, per annum $2,000 Chairman of Board of Selectmen, per annum, in addition 300 School Committee, per person, per annum 2,000 Chairman, School Committee, per annum, in addition 300 Moderator, For Annual Town Meeting 100 For each Special Town Meeting 50 or take any other action relative thereto. Board of 5e[ectmen UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to adopt Article 13 as printed in the Warrant. Voted May 14, 2002. Water Enterprise Fund Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2003. To see if thc Town will vote to appropriate from Water Enterprise Fund Revenues, transfer from available funds or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money for the purpose of funding the Water Enterprise Fund for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003. Board o.f Selectmen WATER ENTERPRISE Revised Town Board of Finance Department Request Budget Manager Selectmen Committee $4,559,470 FY 2002 Recommends Recommends Recommends Personnel 607A22 645,439 * 645,439 Expenses 876,026 919,025 * 919,025 Capital 0 0 * 0 Reserve Fund Debt Service 1,979,598 2,322,160 * 2,322,160 Sub-Total Direct Expenditures 3,462,746 3,886,624 * 3,886,624 Admin./Indirect 370,000 37g,250 * 379,250 Total Water Enterprise 3,832,7.46 4,265,874 * 4,265,874 And that $4,265,874 be appropriated from Water receipts * Recommendation to be made at Town Meeting UNANIMOUSLY VOTED that the Town appropriate thc total listed under the column "Finance Committee Recommends" to operate thc Water Enterprise Fund and further that $3,886,624 be raised from water receipts and that VOTE that the amount to be raised from water receipts and appropriated in the general fund be increased by $95,750 from $379,250 to $475,000. Voted May 28, 2002. 84 ArticLe 15. Sewer Enterprise Fund Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2003. To see if the Town wit1 vote to appropriate from Sewer Enterprise Fund Revenues, transfer from available funds or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money for the purpose of funding the Sewer Enterprise Fund for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2002, and ending June 30, 2003. Board of Selectmen SEWER ENTERPRISE Revised Town Board of Finance Department Request Budget Manager SeLectmen Committee $3,521,t00 FY 2002 Recommends Recommends Recommends Articte 16. Personnel 194,271 216,954 216,954 216,954 Expenses 277,921 211,100 211,100 211,100 GLSD Assessment 1,123,731 1,404,664 1,404,664 1,404,664 SettLement 0 56,000 56,000 56,000 Reserve Fund Debt Service 820,109 1,405,365 1,405,365 1,405,365 Sub-TotaL Direct Expenditures 2,416,032 3,294,083 3,294,083 3,294,083 Admin./Indirect Expenditures 150,000 153,750 153,750 153,750 Total Sewer Enterprise 2,566,032 3,447,833 3,447,833 3,447,833 And that $3,447,833 be appropriated from Sewer receipts UNANIMOUSLY VOTED that the Town appropriate the total listed under the column "Finance Committee Recommends" to operate the Sewer enterprise fund and further that $3,294,083 be raised from sewer receipts and that $153,750 be raised from sewer receipts and appropriated in the general fund. Voted May 28, 2002. Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Enterprise Fund Appropriation for Hscal Year 2003. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate from Steven's Estate at Osgood Hill Enterprise Fund Revenues, transfer from available funds or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money for the purpose of funding the Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Enterprise Fund for the Fiscal Year beginning July 1, 2002 and ending June 30, 2003. Board of Selectmen 85 Article 17. Article 18. STEVENS ESTATE at OSGOOD HILL Revised Town Department Request Budget Manager $677,612 FY 2002 Recommends Personnel 281,002 249,037 Expenses 442,550 353,225 Capita[ 0 0 Sub-Total Direct Expenditures 723,552 602,262 Admin./Indirect Expenditures 54,000 55,350 Total Stevens Estate Enterprise 777,552 657,612 And that $657,612 be appropriated from Stevens Estate receipts. * Recommendation to be made at Town Heetin§ Board of Se[ectmen Recommends Finance Committee Recommends * 249,037 * 353,225 * 0 * 602,262 * 55,350 * 657,612 VOTED BY CLEAR MA3ORITY that the Town appropriate the total listed under thc column "Finance Committee Recommends" to operate the Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill enterprise fund and further that $602,262 be raised from Steven Estates receipts and that $55,350 be raised from Steven's Estate at Osgood Hill receipts and appropriated in the General Fund. Aad further to make the following amendments to the Finance Committee Recommendation: That the amount to be raised from Steven's Estate at Osgood Hill receipts and appropriated in the General fund be increased by $16,650 from $$55,350 to $72,000. Voted May 28, 2002. Beede Waste Oit Settlement. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum or sums of money not to exceed $125,000 for the purpose of resolving any and all claims against the Town relating to disposal of certain hazardous materials at the Beede Waste Oil Superfund Site. Board of Selectmen UNANIMOUSLY VOTED that the Town vote to raise and appropriate $125,000 for the purpose of resolving any and all claims against the Town relating to disposal of certain hazardous materials at the Beede Waste Oil Superfund Site. Voted May 14, 2002. Communit~j Preservation Fund Report. To see if the Town will vote to receive the report of the Community Preservation Conunittee. Community Preservation Committee UNANIMOUSLY VOTEn to receive the report of the Community Preservation Committee. Voted May 14, 2002. 86 Article 19. Article 20. AppropdaUons - Community PreservaUon Fund. To see if the Town will vote to raise, borrow and/or appropriate from the Community Preservation Fund, in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44B, a sum of money to be spent under the direction of the Community Preservation Committee for the following purposes: a) Restoration of the OLd Burying Ground Located $67,000 Historic Resources at the intersection of Court and Academy Streets: b) Osgood Hit[ Estate: Gutters and Rainspouts: $85,000 c) Town Ha[[ Renovation: $500,000 d) Reserve For Future Expenditures: $156,300 e) Administrative Costs, inctudin9 appraisal expenses of the $5,000 Community Preservation Committee: f} Sank Fees associated with authorized borrowing of $3,000 funds: g) Principal and Tnterest Expenses: Carter Hill Property $385,000 h) Principal and Interest Expense: Mary Charles Estate, $575,000 also known as Half Mite HiLL Historic Resources Historic Resources AffordabLe Housing Administrative and Operating Expenses Open Space Open Space Open Space and for additional purposes as the Community Preservation Committee may recommend; or take any other action relative thereto Community Preservation Committee VOTED BY CLEAR NAJORITY to accept the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee and appropriate items from Community Preservation Receipts for a total appropriation of $1,776,300. Voted May 14, 2002. Acquisition in Fiscal Year 2002 of Land - The Land, Open FieLds and Woodlands on the Shore of Lake Cochichewick Once Part of Edgewood Farm (Osgood Street) also Known as the Mary Char[es Estate and "Half-MiLe Hi[[". Community Preservation Committee UNANINOUSLY VOTED that the Town hereby accepts the recommendation of the Community Preservation Committee and appropriates $2,650,000 for the acquisition by purchase or eminent domain of a parcel of land of approximately 37.63 acres and a parcel of land of approximately 1.47 acres owned by The Mary Charles 1976 Trust, c/o Mr. Arthur W. Hughes, III, 1 International Place, Boston, MA02110 or by the Trust for Public Land, as described on Assessors Map 36, Parcel 1, and Assessors Map 36, Parcel 20 to be managed and controlled by the Conservation Commission of the Town of North Andover in accordance with Chapter 40, Section 8C for conservation and passive recreation purposes; and that to meet said appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of thc Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $2,650,000 under Chapter 44B and/or Chapter 44 of the General Laws or any other enabling authority; that the Town Manager be authorized to file on behalf of the Town of North Andover any and all applications deemed necessary under the Self-Help Act (Chapter 132A, Section 11) or any other appfieation for funds in any way connected with the scope of this acquisition, provided, however, that the amount of the authorized borrowing shall be reduced by the mount of any such grants or funds received prior to the issuance of bonds or notes under this vote; that the town Manager and the Board of Selectmen and the Conservation Commission be authorized to enter into all agreements and execute any and all instruments, including a permanent deed restriction in accordance with General Laws Chapter 184, as may be necessary on behalf of the Town of North Andover to affect said purchase; and that the Board of Selectmen is authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out this project. Voted May 14, 2002. 87 Article 21. Article 22. Article 23. Article 24. Petition the General Court - Permanent Deed RestricUon -Mary Charles Estate also known as "Half fMte Hilt". To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Town's representatives to the General Court to file a Home Rule Petition to authorize the Board of Selectmen and Conservation Commission to grant a permanent deed restriction to the Department of Environmental Management, and/or another Commonwealth entity and/or the Trustees of Reservations and/or any other private organization qualified to hold such restrictions, in accordance with General Laws Chapter 184, limiting the use of the property as described on Assessors Map 36, Lot 1, and Assessors Map 36, Lot 20 containing approximately 37.623 acres and 1.47 acres to open space purposes. Cornmuni~ Preservation Committee UNANIMOUSLY VOIED to adopt Article 21 as printed in the warrant. Voted May 14, 2002. Acquisition of Real Estate: Boxford and Foster Streets. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money for the purpose of acquiring interests in real estate located at "22 Boxford Street, Assessors Map 104D, Parcel 33, 1.25 acres, more or less", including but not limited to options to purchase; to authorize the Selectmen to acquire all or portions of the rights, title and interest in said property in the name of the Town for municipal purposes, by gift, purchase or eminent domain; to authorize the Treasurer, with the approval of the Selectmen, to borrow said sum under Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts General Laws or any other enabling authority. Board of Selectmen UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to 'Wake No Action" on Article 22. Voted May 28, 2002. Amend Water Enterprise Fund FY2002 for Acquisition of Land-Lake Front Property Great Pond Road Adjacent to Water Treatment Plant. To amend the Water Enterprise Fund appropriation for Fiscal Year 2002 voted under Article 10 of the May 14, 2001 Annual Town Meeting and amended under Article 4 of the December 3, 2001 Special Town Meeting by appropriating from the Water Enterprise Fund Reserve Balance, a sum of funds and/or borrow a sum of money under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, to acquire by gift, pumhase, or eminent domain the land known as Map 37A, Parcel 2, approximately 4.426 acres in size, and that the Town Manager be authorized to enter into all agreements and execute any and all instruments, in accordance with General Laws Chapter 184, as may be necessary on behalf of the Town of North Andover to affect said purchase. Board of Selectmen UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to 'Wake No Action' on A~ticle 23. Voted May 28, 2002. Report of Beaver Issues Committee. To see if the Town will vote to hear the report of the Beaver Issues Committee and to take action with regard to the continued existence of the Committee. Board of Selectmen VOTED BY MAJORITY VOTE that the Town Meeting request the Board of Selectmen to direct the Town Manager to establish a second special committee of five (5) residents effected by the beaver population and Town officials who will study and investigate and formulate a recommendation on thc property daraage and the effects on the watershed of Lake Cochichewick with results to be presented in a report to the next Annual Town Meeting. Voted May 28, 2002. 88 Artide 25. Artide 26. Articl. e 27. Article 28. ArticLe 29. Revocation of Civil Service. To see if the Town will vote by ballot in the next election to revoke the applicability of the civil service laws and rules, as set forth in Chapter Thirty-One of the Massachusetts General Laws, to the School Department's Custodian and Food Service worker titles. $choo! £ornmittee UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to adopt Article 25 as printed in the warranL Voted May 28, 2002. Acceptance of Ownership of Roadway - Foxwood Drive and Wey(and Circ{e. To see if the Town will authorize the Selectmen to accept the fee in the roadways shown as Foxwood Drive and Weyland Circle on a Plan of Land entitled "Definitive and Special Permit Plan Foxwood in North Andover, Mass. Owned & Developed by Summer Street Realty Trust 733 Turnpike Street-Suite 209, North Andover, MA 01845. Scale 1"=40', 1993, Rev. 12~9-93, Merrimack Engineering Services, 66 Park Street, Andover, Massachusetts 01810," which plan is recorded with the Northeru Essex Registry of Deeds as Plan No. ]2371. Board of Selectmen UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to adopt Article 26 as printed in the warrant. Voted May 28, 2002. Acceptance of Ownership of Parcel A and Parcel B Foxwood Subdivision. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen and Conservation Commission to accept the fee in the land shown as Parcel A and Parcel B and denoted as "Open Space" on a Plan of Land entitled "Definitive and Special Permit Plan Foxwood in North Andover, Mass. Owned & Developed by Summer Street Realty Trust 733 Turnpike Street-Suite 209, North Andover, MA, 01845. Scale 1"=40', May, 1993, Rev. 12-9-93, Merrimack Engineering Services, 66 Park Street, Andover, Massachusetts 01810," which plan is recorded with the Northern Essex Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 12371. Said Parcel A contains 2.5332 acres mom or less according to said plan. Said Parcel B contains 33.0239 acres more or less according to said plan. Said land is to be managed and controlled by the North Andover Conservation Commission. Board of Selectmen UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to adopt Article 27 as printed in the warrant. Voted May 28, 2002. Use of Foxwood Bond Funds. To see if the Town will vote to authorize that portion of Foxwood Development (Summer Street Realty Trust) bond funds allocated for sewer mitigation funds to be used for improvements to the subdivisions streets, sidewalks and drainage. Board of Selectmen UNANIMOUSLY VOTED that the Town authorize that portion of Foxwood Development (Summer Street Realty Trust) bond funds in the amount of $42,000 to be allocated for sewer mitigation funds to be used for improvements to the subdivisions streets, sidewalks and drainage. Voted May 28, 2002 Acceptance of Land: EngUsh Circle. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Selectmen to accept a conveyance of land off Salem Street and English Circle for no monetary consideration, shown as parcel "x" containing approximately 1,842 square fee on a plan titled "English Circle in North Andover Mass" by Merrimack Engineering Services, Andover, Massachusetts, being plan No. 11878 as recorded in the North Essex Registry of Deeds. Board of Selectmen UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to adopt Article 29 as printed in the warrant. 89 Artide 30. Article 31. Article 32. Petition the Genera[ Court-Change Boundary Line Between the Towns of Boxford and North Andover in the v~cinity of Bradford Street. To see if the Town will vote to authorize thc Board of Selectmen to petition thc Massachusetts Legislature to change the Town boundary linc be[wean the Towns of Boxford and North Andover in the vicinity of Bradford Street, and to authorize the Selecunen to define the exact location of the new Town boundary line. The proposed boundary line being generally as shown on the plan entitled "Conceptual Plan: Town Boundary Relocation Between the Towns of North Andover and Boxford Massachusetts" dated February 26, 2002, scale 1"=100" prepared by Hunlxess Associates, Inc., a copy of which is on file in the office of the Town Clerk and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to approve amendments to the proposed boundary line which are within the scope of the general public objectives of this petition. £etiffon of Thomas O. Zahoraiko and o~hers VOTED to adopt Article 30 as printed in the warrant. YES - 192 N0-43. Voted May 28, 2002. Amend Zoning By[aw - Section 8.7 - Growth Management. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 8.7.2(c) to change the date of July 1, 2002 to July 1, 2003 in two places to read as follows: %) The provisions of this Section 8.7 shall expire on July 1, 2003; however, by a vote of Town Meeting before said date, the provisions of this Section 8.7 may be extended for an additional four years in order to continue municipal comprehensive planning studies necessary to promote orderly growth. In the event such action is taken by Town Meeting prior to July 1, 2003 these provisions shall not be construed to have lapsed on such date.". Planrdt¥1 Board UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to adopt Article 31 as printed in the wan'ant. Voted May 28, 2002. Amend Zoning Bytaw Section 9 - Non-Conforming Uses by Adding New Section and Amending 9.3 "Buitdlng After Catastrophe". To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 9 of the Town of No~h Andover Zoning Bylaw as follows: l) Add New Section 9.3 - Pre-Existing Non-Conforming Single and Two Family Residential Slructures and Uses in the Residential I, Residential 2, Residential 3, Residential 4 and Residential 6 Districts as shown below in final an~ended form: 2) To delete the words "or otherwise" from the existing Section 9.3, "Building after Catastrophe". Existing Section 9.3 now reads: 9.3 Building After Catastrophe Any non-conforming building or slxucture destroyed or damaged by fire, flood, lighting, wind or otherwise to the extent of sixty-five percent (65%) or more of its reproduction cost at the time of such damage shall not he rebuilt, repaired, reconstructed nor altered except for a purpose permitted in that zoning district in which such building is located, or except as may be permitted by a Special Permit or otherwise by the Board of Appeals acting under G.L. Chapter 40A. 3) To renumber the remainder of Section 9 appropriately - Section 9.4 will now be "Building after Catastrophe" and Section 9.5 will now be "Abandonment": The entire bylaw from the newly created Section 9.3 to 9.5 is listed below: 9.3 Pre-Existing Non-conforming Single and ~vo Family Residential Structures and Uses in the Residential 1, Residential 2, Residential 3, Residential 4 and Residential 6 Districts 9O Pre.exinting Non-conforming Single and Two Family Struetur~n. Pre-existing non- conforming single and two family residential structures in the RI, R2, R3, R4 and R6 Districts, may be changed, extended or altered, provided that there is a finding by the Zoning Enforcement Officer (Building Commissioner) that such change, extension, or alteration shall not render the structure more non-conforming than the existing sm~cture. Upon such determination, a building pemait may be issued where applicable. The following circumstances shall be deemed not to increase the nonconforming nature of said structure: 1. Alteration of a structure which complies with all current yard setbacks, building coverage, and building height requirements but is located on a lot with insufficient area, where the structure after alteration will comply with all of current Bylaw requirements except for lot 2. Alteration to a structure which complies will all current yard setbacks, building coverage, and building height requirements but is locat~l on a lot with insufficient frontage, where the structure after alteration will comply with all of current Bylaw requirements except for frontage. 3. Alteration to a structure which encroaches upon one or more required yard setbacks, where the structure after alteration will comply with all current bylaw requirements except for yard setbacks (the provisions of this clause shall apply regardless of whether the lot complies with current area and frontage requirements). 4., Alteration of a structure which encroaches upon one or more required yaxd setbacks, where the altered part of the structure will comply with all current yard setbacks, or the alteration is to the side or face of the structure which encroaches upon a required yard setback, and the alteration does not fut,/ncr encroach upon the required yard setback. In either case, the altered structure must comply with current building coverage and building height requirements (the provisions of this clause shall apply regardless of whether the lot complies with current area and frontage requirements). 5. Alteration to a nonconforming structure which will not increase the footprint of the existing structure provided that existing height restrictions shall not be exceeded. In the event that the Zoning Enforcement Officer (Building Commissioner) determines that the nonconforming nature of such structure would be increased by the proposed extension, alteration, or change, the Zoning Board of Appeals may, by special permit, allow such extension, alteration, or change where it determines that the proposed modification will not be substantially more detrimental than the existing nonconforming structure to the neighborhood. Pre-existing Nonconforming ~in~le and Two Family Strneture.,$: No portion of this Section 9.3, Pre-Existing Non-Conforming Single and Two Family Residential Structures and Uses in the Residential 1, Residential 2, Residential 3, Residential 4 and Residential 6 Zoning Districts shall be construed to allow for any uses other than those expressly allowed as defined in each above listed zoning district of the Zoning Bylaw. 9.4 BuildingAfler Catastrophe Any non-conforming building or structure destroyed or damaged by fire, flood, lightning or wind to the extent of sixty-five percent (65 %) or more of its reproduction cost at the time of such damage shall not be rebuilt, repaked, reconstructed nor altered except for a purpose permitted in that zoning district in which such building is located, or except as may be permitted by a Special Permit or otherwise by the Board of Appeals acting under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A. 9.5 Abandonment If any lawfully non-conforming building or use of a building or land be at any time discontinued for a period of two years or more, or if such use or building be changed to one conforming with the North Andover Zoning Bylaw in the district in which it is located, it shall thereafter continue to conform. 91 Article 33. Article 34. t~unning ~oard VOTED BY TWO-THIRD VOTE DECLARED BY THE MODERATOR to adopt as printed in the warrant with amendment to insea "earthquake" in new section 9.4 after "lightning". Voted May 28, 2002. Amend Zoning Map - Portion of Osgood Street located Between 1250 Osgood Street (Beijing Reatty Trust) and 1284 0sgood Street from B1 and I2 to B2._To see if thc Town will vote to amend the zoning designation of Parcels C-1 and C-2 from Business 1 and Induslrial 2 to Business 2 a certain parcel of tand shown on Plan of Land entitled "Proposed Re-Zoning Plan, in North Andover, Massachusetts, prepared for Forgetta Development LLC, 1049 Turnpike Street, North Andover, Massachusetts 01845, Man:honda & Associates, L.P., 62 Montvale Avenue, Suite l, Stoneham, MA 02180, date 1/30/02 and also shown on Map for Article 29 of the May 13,2000 as Approved by the Office of the Attorney General Dated 10-12-2000, both plans on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. Said parcel is more particularly bounded and described as: Beginning at a point on the westerly side of Osgood Street then proceeding N 57042'54'' W, 169.34 feet; thence N14°08'15'' W, 225 feet; thence N16°06'20" W, 60.89 feet; thence N13°47'20'' W, 148.65 feet; thence N14°W, 333.59 feet; thence N17°37' 10 W, 36.90 feet; thence N13°04'30' W, 49.97 feet; thence N51°23'24 E, 462.53 feet; thence S38°36'36'' E, 188.80 feet; thence N86°15' 15" E, 149.43 feet; thence S72°16'43'' E, 49.01 feet; thence S77°50'28 E, 200.21 feet, thence In a Southwesterly direction along the Westerly side of Osgood Street to a point, 762.44 feet; thence S34°25'24'' W, 383.74 feet still along Osgood Street to the point of beginning. Containing 606,701 square feet. Petition of William Barrett and others UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to adopt Article 33 as printed in the warrant. Voted May 28, 2002. Amending Zoning Map - Assessor Map 25 Parcel 4 (wlttow Street off Route 114) from Residential 6 (R6) to Generat Business (GB). To see ~fthc town wffi vote to amend the Zoning Map of thc Town of North Andover by rezoning the following parcel of land from Residential 6 (R6) to General Business (GB). Said land is located on Willow Street. Said land is part of parcel of land shown on Assessor' Map 25, Parcel 4. Said land to be rezoned consists of approximately 145,508 square feet. Said Map on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. Petition of Leonard ,7. Annaloro and others VOTED BY TWO-THIRD VOTE DECLARED BY THE MODERATOR to adopt Article 34 as print~l in the warrant. Voted May 28, 2002. Article 35. Discontinuance of PubUc Way - Wood Lane - Assessors Map 46 - Westerly Side of Chickering Road tn West End of Farrwood Avenue. To see if the Town will vote to discontinue as a public way and abandon any and all rights that the Town of North Andover may have in the unused portion of the so-called 92 "Wood Lane' as shown on the town of North Andover Assessor's Map #46 or as it may otherwise exist, which unused portion of Wood l_,ane has a distance approximately 1,277 feet, measured due west from the westerly side of Chickering Road to the western end of Farrwood Avenue. Article 36. Petit'ion of Robert l~lurray and others UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to adopt Article 35 as printed in the warrant. Voted May 29, 2002. Acceptance of Keyes Way (off Salem Street) as a Public Way. To see if the Town will vote to accept as a public way Keyes Way as shown on a plan entitled, "The Sanctuary a single family subdivision located in North Andover, Mass.", dated March 31, 1998, and recorded at the Essex North Regislxy of Deeds as Plan No. 13,603. Petition of 3ohn J. Willis, & and others Article 37. Article 38. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to accept as a public way Keyes Way as shown on a plan entitled, "The Sanctuary a single t~amily subdivision located in North Andover, Mass.", dated March 31,1998, and recorded at the Essex North Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 13,603. Voted May 29, 2002. Acceptance of Acushnet Street. To see if the Town will vote to accept, a certain roadway, known as Acushnet Street, situated in North Andover, Essex County, MA, as described as follows: Shown on a Plan of Land in North Andover, Mass. Owned by J&V Realty Trust Scale 1"-40', dated August 1972. Plan filed with the Essex County District Registry of Deeds, Lawrence, as Plan 6729, dated 11/29/ 72, Signed by the plann/ng board of the town of North Andover, Donald Kierstead 11/28/72, Charles W. Trombly 11/28/72 and William Chepulis 11/28/72 The street is named as Acushnet Street, a 40' Private Way (N29-04-01W), bound to the South by Peters Street (public 50'), to the North by Cotuit Street (N76-53- 35E). Location to the East-Brewster Street (S29-04-01E), and running parallel with Turnpike Street, Route 114. Abutting property on record as owned by the First United Methodist Church and Michael Driscoll. Petition of Arlene g. Vosopo[fi and others Board of Selectmen Recommendation: Voted Not To Lay Out MAJORITY VOTE to adopt Article 37 as printed in the warrant. The Board of Selectmen voted not to lay out this roadway. Voted May 29, 2002. Acceptance of Saile Way (off Gmat Pond Road). To see if the Town will vote to accept the following way, "Saile Way" as shown on Plan #12515 recorded at the Essex North Registry of Deeds. This included ownership and maintenance of the sewer lift station located within the easement at the end of the cul de sac of"Saile Way". Petition o[ Felida S. Elias and others UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to accept as a public way Salle Way as shown on Plan # 12515 recorded at the Essex North Registry of Deeds and to accept ownership and maintenance of the sewer lift station located within the easement as the end of the cul de sac of "Saile Way". Voted May 29, 2002. The Annual Town Meeting for the Town of North Andover dissolved by U NANIMOUS VOTE at 12:17 ^.M. on May 29, 2002. 93 Special Town Election Certified Final Results May 2!, 2002 Question 1. Shall the Town of North Andover be allowed to assess an additional $4,000,000 in mat estate and personal prop- erty taxes for the purposes of funding the opera, rig budgets of the Town and the Public SchooLs for the fiscal year beginning 3uty 1, 2002? PR£CINCT QUESTION I 2 3 6, 5 6 7 8 TOTALS % OF 1~ I VOTE YES 172 282 235 348 142 509 441 570 2699 33 NO 673 846 616 813 283 816 684 708 5439 67 BLANK 5 4 4 10 1 4 2 7 37 1 PRECINCT 850 1132 855 1171 426 1329 1127 1285 8175 I00 TOTAL Total Number of Registered Voters 17,214 Percent of Registered Voters Voting Today 48 Special Town Meeting Minutes December 9, 2002 Agreeable to a warrant signed by the Board of Selectmen, the inhabitants of the town of North Andover who are qualified to vote in Town Affairs, met at the North Andover Middle School Auditorium on Monday December 9, 2002 at 7:00 PM, then and there to act on the following articles: Checklists were used and 236 voters were present at the meeting. Town Moderator Charles A. Salisbury called the meeting to order at 7:06 PM. Upon Motion Made and duly seconded by Chairman Rosemary Connelly Smedile, a Unanimous Vote to dispense with the reading of the warrant, and with the reading of the Constable's Return of Service of that warrant. It was further moved 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 l: Article 2: Article 3: Article 4: Appropriate from Free Cash to Fixed Expenses, Unemployment Expenses. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate from Free Cash, an additional $75,000 to Fixed Expenses, Unemployment Expenses, for the current fiscal year. Board of Selectmen Recommendations: Board of Selectmen - Favorable Action Finance Committee - Favorable Action UNANIMOUS VOTE to adopt Article 1 as written in the Warrant Appropriate from Free Cash to Public Works, Expenses. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate from Free Cash, an additional $40,000 to Public Works, Expenses for the current fiscal year. (Street Light Expenses). Board of Selectmen Recommendations: Board of Selectmen - FavorableAction Finance Committee - Favorable Action VOTED BY CLEAR MAJORITY VOTE to appropriate from Free Cash, an additional $40,000 to Public Works, Expenses for the current fiscal year. 7:29PM Appropriate from Free Cash to General Government Expenses. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate from Free Cash, an additional $20,000 to General Government, Expenses for the current fiscal year (Veteran's benefits). Board of Selectmen Recommendations: Board of Selectmen - Favorable Action Finance Committee - Favorable Action MAJORITY VOTE to appropriate from Free Cash, an additional $20,000 to General Government, Expenses for the current fiscal year. 7:32PM Appropriate from Free Cash to PubLic Safety, PersonneL. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate from Free Cash, an additional $10,000 to Public Safety, Personnel for the current fiscal year (Communications Officer's contract). Board of Selectmen 95 Article 5: Article 6: Article 7: Article 8: Recommendations: Board of Selectmen - Favorable Action Finance Committee - Favorable Action MA3ORITY VOTE to adopt the article as written in the warrant. 7:41PM Appropriate from Overlay Surplus to Fixed Expenses, LiabiLity Insurance. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate from Overlay Surplus, an additional $93,000 to Fixed Expenses, Liab'flity Insurance, for the current fiscal year. Board of Selectmen Recommendations: Board of Selectmen - Favorable Action Finance Committee - Favorable Action MA3ORITY VOTE to adopt Article 5 as written in the warrant. 7:42 PM Appropriate from Free Cash and Over[ay Surplus to Reserve Fund. To sec if thc Town will vote to appropriate from Free Cash, $172,000 and from Overlay Surplus an additional $158,000 to General Government, Finance Committee Reserve Fund for the current fiscal year. (potential snow & ice and special education deficits). Board of 5ele~men Recommendations: Board of Selectmen- Favorable Action Finance Committee - Favorable Action MAJORITY VOTE to appropriate from Free Cash, $172,000 and from Overlay Surplus an additional $158,000 to General Government, Finance Committee Reserve Fund for the current fiscal year. 7:45PM Transfer from Sa[any Reserve to Personnel Line Items. To see if the Town will vote to transfer $470,450 from General Government Salary Reserve to thc following Fiscal Year 2003 budget line items: General Government Personnel: Public Safety Personnel: Public Works Personnel: $!35,o44 $264,548 $ 70,858 Board of Selectmen Recommendations: Board of Selectmen - Favorable Action Finance Committee - Favorable Action UNANIMOUS VOTE to adopt Article 7 as written ia the Warrant. 7:48PM Appropriate from Over[ay Surplus to General Government Expenses. To see ff the Town will vote to appropriate from Overlay Surplus, an additional $62,756.38 to General Government Expenses (Assessors Expenses) for the current fiscal year. Board of Assessors Recommendations: Board of Selectmen - Favorable Action Finance Committee - Favorable Action MA,10RITY VOTE to adopt Article 8 as written in the Warrant. 7:49PM 96 Art3de 9: Article 10: Borrowing Authorization - 3ohnson Circle Sanitary Sewer Pumping Station (Sewer Enterprise Fund). To see if the Town will vote to authorize the treasurer/collector, with thc approval of the Board of Selectmen to borrow under the provisions of Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts General Laws or any other authority an amount of $90,000 to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager for the purpose of providing additional funding for the replacement of the Johnson Circle Sanitary Sewer Pumping Station. Board of Selectmen UNANIMOUS VOTE that $90,000 be appropriated for the purpose of providing additional funding for the replacement of the Johnson Circle Pumping Station; that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen be authorized to borrow $90,000 under Chapter 44 of the General Laws .or any other enabling authority; that while such bonds or notes shall be general obligations of the Town, it is the intent of the Town that the principal of and interest on such bonds or notes shall be paid from sewer system revenues; and that the Town Manager be authorized to take any other action necessary to carry out this project. 7:51PM Recommendations: Board of Selectmen - Favorable Action Finance Committee - Favorable Action Prior Years Unpaid Bills. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds or otherwise provide a sum or sums of money for the purpose of paying unpaid bills from prior years of the Town. Board of Selectmen UNANIMOUS VOTE that the Town Meeting vote to authorize payment for the following prior years bills with funds coming from the respective department's Fiscal Year 03 operating budgets: Bain Pest Control: Verizon HomeCare, Inc. Advantage Restoration Network Beaver Solutions C.J. McCarthy, Ins. 6/30/02 $24.00 3/20/02 $93.79 6/30/02 $1,020.00 10/5/02 $230.00 611/02 $940.0O 6/3/02 $1,425.00 Pohce Department Police Department Council on Aging Council on Aging Public Works Town Manager 7:53PM Recommendations: Board of Selectmen - Favorable Action Finance Committee - Favorable Action ArticLe 11: Amend Town Chapter 41- Personnel. To see if the Town will vote to rescind in its entirety Chapter 41 of the Town By-Laws, Personnel as originally adopted at the July 1957 town meeting and revised by Town Meeting actions through 2002 and insert the following new by-law provided, however, that the current provisions of Chapter 41 shall remain in effect until a Town Personnel Policy has been adopted in accordance with the requirements in the new Chapter 41: Personnel By-Law 41.1 Purpose: The Town Manager, consistent with the Town Charter and applicable state and federal laws, shall develop and recommend a Town Personnel Policy to be approved by the Board of Selectmen and administered by the Town Manager. 97 ArUcte 12: ArL'Jc[e 13: 41.2 Personnel Policy: The Town Personnel Policy shall encompass modern personnel practices, provide for equitable and fair treatment of town employees, reflect the Town's commitment to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action, and provide for a merit based performance evaluation system. At a minimum the policy shall consist of the following components: 1) Applicability to different classes of employees 2) Recruitment and selection of employees 3) Pay and classification Plan 4) Rules of Conduct and Hours of Work 5) Employee Benefits 6) Leaves of Absence 7) Maintenance of Personnel Records 8) Disciplinary procedures 9) Grievance Hearing Processes 41.3 Policy Adoption and Changes: Upon receipt from the Town Manager of a proposed Personnel Policy and subsequent amendments to the policy, the Board of Selectmen will conduct a duly advertised public hearing to provide an opportunity for interested parties to comment on the proposed changes. At the conclusion of the public hearing, the Board of Selectmen may accept, reject or amend the proposal of the Town Manager. The Town Manager shall be responsible for adminislxation and enforcement of the Personnel Policy. Previous provisions of the North Andover Personnel Bylaw shall remain in effect until a Town Personnel Policy has been adopted in accordance with this section. Board of Selectmen MP3ORITY VOTE to adopt the Article 11 as written in the warrant. 7:58PM Recommendations: Board of Selectmen - Favorable Action Amend Zoning By-Law- Section 10.4. Variances and Appeals. To see if thc Town will vote to amend Section 10.4.2 of the Town of North Andover Zoning By-law by replacing the words "seventy-five (75) days" with "one-hundred (100) days" to allow the Zoning Board of Appeals one-hundred (100) days to make a decision on a variance or appeal after the date of the petition being filed with the Town Clerk in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws 40A, Section 15. Zoning Board of Appeals VOTED BY TWO-THIRD VOTE DECLARED BY THE MODERATOR to adopt thc Article 12 as written in the warranL 8:00PM Recommendations: Board of Selectmen - Favorable Action Planning Board - Favorable Action Approved by Attorney General February 24, 2003 Amend Zoning By-law - Section 6.6 B Temporary Signs. To see ffTown will vote to amend thc durational limitations on the political sign bylaw of the Town of North Andover Zoning By-law by deleting section 6.6B (a)5(e) which states that such signs "shall be erected no sooner than thirty (30) days prior to the date of the election and shall be removed within three (3) days after the election,". Planning Board VOTED BY TWO-THIRD VOTE DECLARED BY THE MODERATOR to adopt the Article 13 as written in the warrant. 8:02PM 98 Article 14: Article 15: Article 16: Recommendations: Board of Selectmen - Favorable Action Planning Board ~- Favorable Action Approved by Attorney General February 24, 2003 Acquisition of Land - English Circle. To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase or eminent domain approximately 1,842 square feet of land being shown as Parcel "X" on a plan of land entitled "Subdivision Plan, English Ckcle in North Andover, Mass., drawn for Gene L. English, Scale 1"--40', dated August 1989, revised September 1989, Men'imack Engineering Services", which said plan is recorded with Essex North District Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 11878 and to award no damages for said eminent domain taking. Planning Board UNANIMOUS VOTE to adopt the Article 13 as written ia the warrant. 8:02PM Recommendations: Board of Selectmen - Favorable Action Planning Board -To be made at Town Meeting Land AcquisiUon - Great Pond Road Adjacent to Water Treatment Plant (Water Enterprise Fund). To see if the Town will authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, purchase or eminent domain approximately 53,250 square fee of land adjacent to the North Andover Water Treatment Plant located on Great Pond Road and more fully described on a plan on file with the Town Clerk's Office labeled "Site Plan, Figure I, North Andover Water Treatment Plant prepared by Weston & Sampson Engineers, Inc. dated October 2001, and to award damages in an amount not to exceed $30,000 for said eminent domain taking and, furthermore, said $30,000 be raised and appropriated from the Water Enterprise Fund. Board of Selectmen Recommendations: Board of Selectmen - Unfavorable Action Pursuant to Section 2-8-3 ·" ' · ' ' of the Town Charter. No amcle calling for the appropnatton of funds shall be considered at a special town meeting unless the proposed.expenditure has been recommended by the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee, acting separately at separate meetings." As such, the unfavorable recommendation by the Board of Selectmen will prevent this article from being considered at this special town meeting. NO ACTION TAKEN ON ARTICLE 15. 8:05PM Petition to State Leg~slature-ProhibJUon of Alcoholic Beverage License to Adult Entertainment Businesses. To see if the Town will vote to instruct the Town's representatives to the General Court to file a Home Rule Petition to prohibk the Town of North Andover from issuing any alcoholic beverage license for any premises or establishment at which adult entertainment is conducted or occurs. Board of Selectmen Recommendations: Board of Selectmen - Unfavorable Action UNANIMOUS VOTE TO TAKE NO ACTION ON ARTICLE 16. 99 Article t7: Acceptance of Massachusetts Genera[ Laws, Chapter 40, Section 22F - Setting of License Fees and Service Charges. To see if the Town will vote to adopt Massachusetts General Law Chapter 40, Section 22F, "License Fees - Service Charges". ?e~t/on of Hiche~e L. Nadeau ~nd ethers Recommendations: Board of Se]ectmen - Unfavorable Action Fmance Committee - Favorable Action VOTED TO DEFEAT ARTICLE 17 YES 63 NO 133.9:IOPM By unanimous vote, the special town meeting dissolved at 9:15PM. ~ A True Copy Attest: Joyce A. Bradshaw, CMMC, Town Clerk A GOOD TIME HAD BY Al, L! 100 FINANCIAL REPORTS TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Executive Summary Revenue Status 3une 30, 2002 ANNUAL YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE % BUDGET COLLECTED UNCOLLECTED COLLECTED Property Taxes Local Receipts Cherry Sheet MisceLLaneous Revenue Transfers/Other Sources Total General Fund 37,983,634 37,827,239 156,395 99.59% 5,834,478 6,958,557 (1,124,079) 119.27% 9,608,392 9,909,293 (300,901) 103.13% 220,000 319,880 (99,880) 145.40% 706,000 760,086 (54,086) 107.66°/o 54,352,504 55,775,055 (1,422,551) 102.62% MEALS ON WHERI,~ PREPARATIONS 101 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER REVENUES STATUS 3une 30, 2002 ANNUAL YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE % BUDGET COLLECTED UNCOLLECTED COLLECTED Property Taxes Personal Property Tax Rea[ Estate Tax RoLL Back Tax Tax Title sub-tota( Taxes Local Rece}_~t$ Motor Vehicle Excise Motor Vehicle Excise sub-total Motor Vehicle Hotel Room Tax Forest Products Tax Farm Animal Excise 3et Fuel sub-tota[ Other Excise Pena[Ues & Tnterest Penalty/Int. on Prop. Tax Penalty/Int. on Tax Title Over/Under Lien Certificates Treasurer Demand Fee sub-tota[ PenaLties & Interest Payment in Ueu Payment in Lieu of Taxes sub-totaL Payments in Ueu 794,345 781,515 12,830 98.38% 37,189,289 36,788,237 401,052 98.92% 0 257,487 (257,487) 37,983,634 37,827,239 156,395 99.59% 3,050,000 3,447,080 (397,080) 113.02% 3,050,000 3,447,080 (397,080) 113.02% gO0 0 900 0.00% 433 (433) 1,000 664 336 66.40~o 1,549 (1,549) 1,900 2,646 (746) 139.25% 110,000 103,091 6,909 93.72% 85,000 250,078 (165,078) 294.21% (1,912) 1,912 20,000 52,200 (32,200) 261.00% 1,400 1,250 150 89.29% 216,400 404,707 (188,307) 187.02% 22,500 29,981 (7,481) 133.25% 22,500 29,981 (7,481) 133.25% 102 ANNUAL YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE BUDGET COLLECTED UNCOLLECTED COLLECTED Refuse NESWC SoUd Waste Fees sub-total Refuse Other Charges Ambulance Transport Ambulance Service sub-total Other Charges Fees Clerk AppUcation Fees Clerk Violation Fees Cable Fees Oog Fees Town Clerk Fees Conservation Fees Planning Board FiUng Fees Po[ice Fees Police Dog Fees Building Xnspectton Fees Plumbing Inspection Fees Electrical Inspection Fees Host Community Fee RecycUng Fees Weights & Measures Health Department Fees sub-total Fees RentaLs School Dept. Rentals sub-total Rentals School Revenue Medicare Reimbursement School Dept. MisceUaneous sub-total School Revenue 930,000 930,000 370,000 370,000 2,500 7,500 20,000 1,000 28,000 2,000 294,000 65,000 72,000 20,000 17,000 529,000 15,000 15,000 44,000 44,000 1,099,883 ],09g,883 530,659 530,659 500 1,150 4,512 15,495 21,156 128 19,792 2,844 349,261 49,189 71,638 100,000 21,126 7,607 664,398 20,517 20,517 8,062 3,545 11,607 (169,883) (]69,883) 0 (160,659) (16o,659) (soo) (1,15o) (2,012) (7.995) (],]56) 872 8,208 (844) 0 (55,261) 15,811 362 (100,000) (1,126) 0 9,393 (]35,398) (5,517) (5,517) 35,938 (3,545) 32,393 118.27% 118.27% 143.42% 143.42% 180.48% 206.60% 105.78% 12.82% 70.69% 118.80% 75.68% 99.50% 105.63% 44.74% ]25.60% 136.78% 136.78% 18.32% 26.38% 103 ANNUAL YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE BUDGET COLLECTED UNCOLLECTED COLLECTED Ubrary Revenue Library Fines sub-total Revenue 7,000 7,000 7,171 7,171 (171) (171) 102.45% 102.45% Recreatien Bathing Beach Receipts sub-total Recreation 29,000 29,000 31,267 31,267 (2,267) (2,267) 107.82% 107.82% Other Receipts Misc. Dept, Revenue Misc. Dept. Revenue Assessor Dept. Revenue Assessor Hisc. Revenue Appeals Board Receipts Po[ice 10% Admin. Fee Po[ice Misc. Revenue Fire Hisc. Revenue Building Dept. Other Revenue Fire Alarm Box Permtt Fees Other Revenue Building Dept, Civil Defense Misc. Revenue Veterans Benefits Receipts sub-total Other ReceiPts 500 1,400 35,000 5OO 2,000 12,154 51,554 6,841 761 986 3,812 22,071 238 1,271 11,623 47,603 (6,841) (761) (486) 0 (2,412) 12,930 262 0 0 729 531 3,951 197.24% 272.31% 63.06% 47.60% 63.56% 95.63% 92.34% Licenses/Permits Uquor License Other Atcoho[ Ucense Food License Manager Miscellaneous License to Carry Firearms Fire Permits Health Permits Gas Permtts Fishing & Boating License sub-total Licenses/Permits 44,200 3,500 1,500 1,000 32,000 18,500 18,000 500 119,200 56,300 3,520 2,100 3,955 40,554 15,470 14,830 1,114 137,843 (12,100) (20) (6oo) (3,955) 1,000 (8,554) 3,030 3,170 (614) (18,643) 127.38% 100.57% 140.00% 0.00% 126.73% 83.62% 82.39% 222.80% 115,64% 104 ANNUAL YEAR TO DATE BUDGET COLLECTED YEAR TO DATE UNCOLLECTED % COLLECTED Fines & Forfets Parking Fines Court Fines FaLse Alarm Ftne sub-total Fines & Forfiets Investment Income Interest- Genera[ sub-total Investment Income ~ecurrin Recycling Tncentive Genera[ Fire Reimb. Interest on Bond Premium Surptus Lottery Aid sub-total Investment Income Sub-total Local Recelpts Cherry_ Sheet Loss of Tax Vets/Blind/ Widow Loss of Tax ElderLy PubUc Library Aid Veterans Benefits Po[ice Career Incentive Local Aid Add. Assistance Lottery Aid Highway Fund Ch. 81 Extended PoUJng Hours State Owned Land Surplus Lottery Aid 15,000 79,000 5,000 99,000 349,924 349,924 0 5,834,478 33,801 32,194 5,250 110,685 151,695 1,924,579 32,747 271,791 12,745 109,574 4,250 126,569 283,817 283,817 8,015 104,794 112,809 6,958,557 69,361 5,852 117,757 151,695 1,924,579 32,747 271,791 2,255 (30,574) 750 (27,569) 66,107 66,107 (8,o15) (104,794) 0 0 0 0 0 (112,809) (1,124,o79) (35,560) 32,194 0 (602) (7,072) 0 0 0 0 0 0 84.97% 138.70% 85.00% 127.85% 81.11% 81.11% 119.27% 205.20% 0.00% 111.47% 106.39% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 105 ANNUAL YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE % BUDGET COLLECTED UNCOLLECTED COLLECTED Chapter 70 Aid Charter School Transportation Aid TuiUon of State Wards School Building Assistance Other School State Aid Other Town State Aid sub-total 5tare Aid MisceUaneous Revenue Trash Fee StabUzaUon Fund Free Cash Bond Premium Sate of Fixed Assets PHor Year Refunds ~ Insurance Reimbursements sub-total Misc. revenue Transfers/Other Sources Transfer from Captta[ Proj. Transfer from Free Cash Transfers from Police Grant Transfers from Sewer Transfers from Water Enterprise Transfers from Stevens Est. Enterprise Transfer from Spec. Revenue Surplus Over[ay sub-total other sources TOTAL GENERAL Transfer from Spec. Revenue Surplus Overlay 4,687,000 238,531 2,120,119 0 9,608,392 220,000 220,000 132,000 150,000 370,000 54,000 706,000 54,352,504 30,000 100,000 4,687,000 8,554 516,550 2,120,119 3,288 9,909,293 220,000 97,046 2,834 319,880 132,000 166,448 406,880 54,758 760,086 55,775,055 0 (8,554) (278,019) 0 0 0 (3,288) (3oo,9ol) 0 0 (97,046) 0 0 (2,834) o (99,88o) 0 0 0 (16,448) (36,880) (758) 0 0 (54,086) (1,4 2,551) 100.00% 216.55% 100.00% 103.13% 110.97% 109.97% 101.40% 107.66% 102.62% 106 Town of North Andover ExecuUve Summary Budget Status 3une 30, 2002 YEAR TO DATE AD3USTED EXPENDED and BUDGET ENCUMBERED CURRENT BALANCE SPENT GENERAL TOWN MODERATOR 250 150 100 60.00% MANAGER 239,189 234,049 5,140 97.85% ASS'T TOWN MANAGER/HR 87,660 82,188 5,471 93.76% DIR. FINANCE & ADMIN. 83,435 82,501 934 98.880/0 TOWN ACCOUNTANT 137,183 135,997 1,185 99.14°/o OUTSIDE AUDTTING 40,000 35,735 4,265 89.34% ASSESSING 276,195 252,656 23,539 91.48% TREASURER/COLLECTOR 249,735 247,203 2,532 98.99% FINANCE COMMITrEE 11,600 11,584 16 99.86% LAW 244,314 244,314 0 100.00o/o MUNICIPAL INFORMATION SYST. 185,257 182,303 2,954 98.41o/o TOWN CLERK 265,972 265,614 358 99.87% COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT 295,815 182,893 12,923 93.40% PLANNING BOARD 80,473 77,240 3,233 95.980/0 APPEALS BOARD 17,549 17,502 47 99.730/0 CONSERVATION COMMISSION 65,076 59,038 6,038 90.720/0 M/V PLANNTNG 0 0 0 2,179,702 2,110,967 68,735 96.85%0 PUBLIC SAFETY POLTCE FIRE INSPEC1/ON SERVICES EMERGENCY MGMT. WEIGHTS & MEASURE5 ANIMAL CONTROL EDUCA'ITON SCHOOL DEPARTMENT REGIONAL SCHOOLS SCHOOL BUILDING COMM. 3,379,274 3,353,293 25,981 3,465,694 3,408,502 57,192 207,684 206,506 1,178 16,110 15,222 '889 0 0 0 0 0 0 7,068,762 6,983,523 85,239 27,484,107 27,483,265 172,175 139,913 22,941 22,941 27,679,223 27,646,119 842 32,262 0 33,104 99.23% 98.35% 99.43% 94.49% 98.79% 100.00% 81.26% 100.00% 99.88% 107 PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION STREET & SIDEWALKS SNOW & ICE SOLID WASTE/RECYCLING STRUCTURES & GROUNDS FLEET MANAGEMENT HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES ELDER SERVICES YOUTH SERVICES HEALTH VETERANS CULTURE & RECREA11ON STEVENS L~BRARY RECREATEON FEST/VALS COMM1TrEE DEBT SERVICE STATE CHARGES EMPLOYEE BENEFITS LIABILITY ZNSURANCE CAPTrAL & RESERVES TOTAL GENERAL FUND Budget Recon: Group Tnsurance Overtay Capital Approp. Deficits/Ar~ctes Approp. Per Recap 108 AD,lUSTED BUDGET YEAR TODATE EXPENDED and ENCUMBERED CURRENT BALANCE 268,960 614,820 460,171 1,629,324 526,942 281,982 3,782,199 247,908 594,574 458,054 1,629,324 520,776 271,848 3,722,483 21,052 20,246 2,117 0 6,167 10,134 59,716 244,047 203,557 185,692 110,105 743,401 221,146 193,561 163,558 106,553 684,818 22,901 9,995 22,134 3,552 58,583 724,549 27,601 10,000 762,150 5,087,457 569,570 5,173,647 172,729 1,012,497 54,231,336 704,672 21,820 10,000 736,492 4,993,052 662,455 5,173,319 166,022 843,469 53,722,719 19,877 5,781 0 25,658 94,405 (92,885) 329 6,707 169,028 508,617 456,042 195,762 54,883,140 54,383,247 499,893 % SPENT 92.17% 96.71% 99.54% 100.00% 98.83% 96.41% 98.42% 90.62% 95.09% 88.08% 96.77% 92.12% 97.26% 79.06% 100.00% 96.63% 98.14% 116.31% 99.99% 96.12% 83.31% 99.06% 109 0 0 110 111 z 112 o o 0 113 ~ 114 0 0 115 o. o. ~0 o 117 118 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Water Year to Date Operating Results Fiscal Year 2002 As of 3une 30, 2002 Annua{ PHor Years Adjusted Y-T-D Budget Encumbrance Budget Expended Batance Co(i/Spent Interest/Penalties 7,500 - 7,500 18,236 (10,736) Oser Charges 3,305,246 3,305,246 3,841,196 (535,950) Liens Added to Taxes 15,000 15,000 91,394 (76,394) Base Fee 300,000 300,000 202,313 97,687 Final Readings 0 14,715 04,715) Shut-Offs 0 860 (860) Water Hookups 150,000 150,000 109,619 40,381 Heter Installs 25,000 25,000 41,712 (16,712) Other Fees 0 40,148 (40,148) 243.2% 116.2% 609.3% 67.4% 73.1% 166.8% Total Revenues 3,802,746 0 3,802,746 4,360,194 (557,448) 114.7% Sa[an] 607,122 607,122 599,655 7,467 98.8% Expenses 876,025 28,559 904,584 948,630 (44,045) 104.9% Debt 1,979,598 - 1,979,598 1,723,576 256,022 87.1% Interfund Transfers 370,000 - 370,000 406,880 (36,880) 110.0% Total Expenses 3,832,745 28,559 3,861,304 3,678,740 182,564 96.0% Net Y-T-D Operating (29,999) Beginning Fund Batance Ending Fund Balance Town Meeting appropriated $98,000 from fund reserve balance 681,453 624,731 1,306,184 1,304,155 (2,02g) Sewer Year to Date Operating Results Fiscal Year 2002 Prior Years Annua[ Encum- Adjusted Y-T-D % Budget brance Budget Expended Balance Coif/Spent Interest~Penalt~es 5,000 - 5,000 9,827 (4,827) 196.5% User Charges 2,371,211 2,371,211 2,919,703 (548,492) 123.1% Liens Added to Taxes 2,500 2,500 56,736 (54,236) 2269.4% Betterments 50,000 50,000 149,906 (99,906) 299.8% Shut-Offs 0 0 5rate Aid - 0 0 Hookup Fees 100,000 - 100,000 99,342 658 99.3% Other Fees 0 24,175 (24,175) Total Revenues 2,528,711 0 2,528,711 3,259,688 (730,977) q.28.9% Salary 194,271 194,271 182,628 11,643 94.0% Expenses 1,401,652 35,916 1,437,568 1,426,011 11,557 99.2% Debt 820,109 820,109 781,632 38,477 95.3% Interfund Transfers 150,000 150,000 166,448 (16,448) 111.0% Total Expenses 2,566,032 35,916 2,601,948 2,556,719 45,229 99.6% Net Y-T-D Operating (37,321) 702,g6g Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Bal~ance 708,439 ~_,411,408 120 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Year to Date Operating Results Hsca[ Year 2002 As of 3une 30, 2002 Annual Budget Y-T-D Expended Balance % Coil/Spent User Charges 737,195 662,767 74,428 89.9% Total Revenues 737,195 662,767 74,428 89.9% Salary 281,002 225,305 55,697 80.2% Expenses 400,150 464,106 (63,g56) 116.0% Debt - 0 Interfund Transfe~ 54,000 54,758 (758) 101.4% Total Expenses 735,152 744,169 (9,017) 101.2% Net Y-T-D Operating 2,043 (81,402) Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance 470,283 388,881 Town Meeting appropriated $290,357 of Beginning Balance SCHOOL EXPENDITURES 2002 GENERAL EXP 2002 SALARIES 2002 TOTAL 1000 ADMINISTRATION 1100 SCHOOL COMMIll'EE 1200 SUPERINTENDENT 1400 FINANCE & ADMINISTRATIVE TOTAL 1000 SERIES 2000 INSTRUCTION 2100 DISTRICT WIDE ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP 2200 SCHOOL BUILDING LEADERSHIP 2300 INSTRUCTION-TEACHING SERVICES 2400 INSTRUCTIONAL MATERIALS & EQUIPMENT 2700 GUIDANCE, COUNSELING 8, TESTING 2800 PHYCHOLOGICAL SERV. TOTAL 2000 SERIES 3000 STUDENT SERVICES 3100 ATTENDANCE 3200 HEALTH SERVICES 3300 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 3400 FOOD SERVICE 35OO ATHLETICS 3520 OTHER STUDENT ACTIVITIES TOTAL 3000 SERIES 6000 OPERATIOH & MAINTENANCE 4100 OPERATIONS 4200 MAINTENANCE/BUILDING 8, EQUIPMENT 4300 EXTRAORDINARY MAINTENANCE 4400 flAINT. TELECOMMUNICATIONS 8, TECHNOLOGY TOTAL 6000 SERIES 5000 FIXED CHARGES 5100 EMPLOYEE BENEFITS 5300 LEASE/RENTALS TOTAL 5000 SERIES 7000 EQUIPMENT 7200 8LDG IMPROVEMENT 7300 NEW EQUIPMENT 7400 REPLACEMENT EQUIPMENT TOTAL 7000 SERZES TOTAL 122 13,837.25 16,579.06 141,555.90 171,972.21 2,162.50 89,236.11 600,286.38 708,157.71 22,189.03 1,422,031.73 3,000.00 11,618.65 751,633.01 183,288.41 31,437.60 980,977.67 1,053,000.85 345,999.67 292,445.17 62,935.27 1,754,380.96 7,266.42 7,266.42 10,528.58 10,528.58 4,347,157.57 10,400.16 213,713.45 355,428.55 579,542.16 166,952.16 1,375,056.81 12,252,561.43 733,720.97 14,528,291.37 2,705.00 303,273.67 16,440.38 124,755.05 226,473.00 71,391.00 745,038.10 1,116,158.88 125,142.19 1,241,301.07 17,094,172.70 24,237.41 230,292.51 496,g84.45 751,514.37 169,114.66 1,464,292.92 12,852,847.81 708,157.71 755,910.00 15,950,323.10 5,705.00 314,892.32 768,073.39 409,761.41 102,828.60 1,726,015.77 2,169,159.73 471,141.86 292,445.17 62,935.27 2,995,682.03 7,266.42 7,266.42 10,528.58 10,528.58 21,441,330.27 SPECIAL EDUCATION EXPENDITURES 2002 SPED EXP 2002 SPED SALARY 2002 TOTAL 2000 INSTRUCTIONS 2100 DISTRICT- WIDE ACADEMIC LEADERSHIP 2300 INSTRUCTION-TEACHING SERVICES 2400 INSTRUCTIONAL HATERIALS & EQUIPMENT 2700 GUIDANCE,COUNSELING & TESTING 2800 PSYCH SERV TOTAL 2000 SERIES 3000 OTHER SERVICES 3200 HEALTH SERVICES 3300 TRANSPORTATION SERVICES 3520OTHER STUDENT ACTIVITIES TOTAL 3000 SERIES 4000 OPERATIONS & MAINTENANCE 4200 MAINTENANCE BUILDING & EQUIPMENT TOTAL 4000 SERIES gO00 OTHER DISTRICTS 9100 TUITIONS / OTHER DISTRICTS 9300 TUITIONS/PRIVATE 9400 COLLABORATIVE TUITIONS TOTAL 9000 SERIES TOTAL 7,355.67 383,988.16 23,340.30 6,833.80 25,048.85 446,566.78 719,766.31 160.D0 719,926.31 4,853.00 4,853.00 501,643.30 894,042.69 271,189.13 1,666,875.12 2,838,221.21 295,350.11 2,851,310.17 22,974.00 3,169,634.28 20,g37.96 20,g37.g6 3,190,572.24 302,705.78 3,235,298.33 23,340.30 6,833.80 48,022.85 3,61~201.06 719,766.31 160.00 740,864.27 4,853.00 4,853.00 501,643.30 894,042.69 271,189.13 1,666,875.12 6,O28,793.45 123 0 000000000 0 124 Z 125 FUND REVOLVING ACCOUNTS 7/1/2001-6/30/~002 YEAR END BALANCE 2001 DEPOSITS PAYMENTS YEAR END BALANCE 2002 010 011 012 013 014 015 ATHLETICS COMMUNITY SCHOOLS SCHOOL INSURANCE PRESCHOOL GIFTS & DONATIONS ALTERNATIVE HS TOTALS 44,997.25 586,950.36 384.35 57,891.58 6,204.86 10,893.28 707,321.68 34,655.09 602,286.58 63,696.73 77,913.48 55,400.00 833,g51.88 71,530.17 501,317.59 57,041.62 62,797.41 58,067.50 750,754.29 8,122.17 687,919.35 384.35 64,546.69 21,320.93 8,225.78 790,519.27 126 Grade 2002 ENROLLMENT ON OCTOBER ! 2001 2000 1299 1998 1997 Kinderga~en (half day) 311 274 288 327 295 330 Kinde~a~en (ful[day) 21 19 I 323 337 357 332 354 337 2 329 351 328 355 354 370 3 357 348 362 352 381 390 4 349 365 356 365 384 368 5 361 354 36~ 367 379 349 Inte§~ted P~ School 68 86 80 75 70 72 TotaL Kind. and ELem. 2098 2136 2151 2173 2217 22~6 6 353 362 378 357 355 333 7 372 376 364 343 325 345 8 382 365 340 323 356 314 Total Middle School 1107 1103 1082 1023 1036 992 9 312 273 260 293 259 231 10 275 256 296 261 243 231 11 262 276 258 225 225 207 12 266 247 227 215 204 210 Total High School 1115 1052 1041 994 931 879 Total EnroUment 4320 4291 4274 4190 4184 4087 Age of Admittance Children entering kindergarten must be five years of age on or before August 31 of the entrance year. Children entering the first grade must be six years of age on or before August 31 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 prioir to April 30. No School Announcements Radio broadcasts: Stations WCCM, WBZ, and WRKO TV: Channels 4, 5, and 7, and local channel 98 127 MELANSON HEATH & COMPANY, PC CERTIFIED PUBLIC AOCOUNTANTS MANAG~MI~T ADVISORS ~oo~os~te Place. Suite 100 B~tt Ro~d Andover, ~dA 01810 Tel [9?8] 749~005 · Fsx (975] INDEPENDENTAUDITORS'REPORT To the Board of Selectmen Town of North Andover, Massachusetts We have audited the accompanying general purpose financial statements of the Town of North Andover, Massachusetts as of June 30, 2002 and for the year then ended. These general purpose financial statements are the responsibility of the Town of North Andover's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these general purpose financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with auditing standards generally accepted in the United States of America and the standards applicable to financial audits contained in Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States. Those standards require that we plan and perform the audit to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the general purpose financial state- ments are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the general purpose financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall general purpose financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. The financial statements referred to above do not include the General Fixed Asset Group of Accounts, as required by generally accepted accounting principles. The amount that should be recorded in the General Fixed Assets Account Group has not been determined. The Town maintains its Enterprise funds on a modified accrual basis of accounting and has also not recorded all of the inventory of supplies, fixed assets, accumulated depreciation, accrued liabilities, employee compensated absences, contributed capital, and depreciation expense as required by generally accepted accounting principles. Addin'onal O~ic~: Nashua, NH. Oteen[ield, MA · F_.llsworth, ME In our opinion, except for the effects of the items described in the preceding paragraphs, the genera/purpose financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Town of North Andover, Massachusetts, as of June 30, 2002 and the results of its operations and cash flows for its proprietary and similar type trust funds for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted Jn the United States of America. Our audit was conducted for the purpose of forming an 'opinion on the general purpose financial statements taken as a whole. The supplementary information appearing on pages 26 - 27 is presented for purposes of additional analysis and is not a required part of the basic financial statements. Such inforf.ation has been subjected to the auditing procedures applied in the audit of the general purpose financial statements and, in our opinion, is fairly presented in all material respects in relation to the general purpose financial statements taken as a whole. In accordance with Government Auditing Standards, we also have issued our report dated November 14, 2002 on our consideration of the Town's internal control over financial reporting and on our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contracts, and grants. That report is an integral part'of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auditing Standards and should be read in conjunction with this report in considering the results of our audit. Andover, Massachusetts November 14, 2002 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Retained Earnings/Fund Balance - All Proprietary Fund Types and Similar Trust Funds For the Year Ended June 30, 2002 Proprietar~ Fund T~/pes Internal Enterprise Service Funds Fund Fiduciary Fund Type Nonexpendable Trust Fund Revenues: Charges for services Contributions Interest To~l Revenues Expenses: Pemonneiservices Debt service Gmater Lawrence Total Expenses Excess of revenues over (under) expenditures Transfer Out Net Income (loss) Retained Earnings/Fund Balance, beginning Retained Earnings/Fund Balance, ending $ 8,282,649 $ 8,282,649 2,327,777 2,883,707 1,069,951 6,281,435 2,001,214 (628,086) 1,373,128 1,733,345 $ 3,106,473 4,288,823 38,240 4,327,063 (736,481) (736,481) 578,404 (158,077) $ 2,485 2,485 2,485 2,465 79,578 $ 82,06.__.~.~_3 See accompanying notes to financial statements. TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS Statement of Revenues and Other Sources, and Expenditures and Other Uses - Budget and Actual - Genem~ Fund For the Year Ended June 30, 2002 Revenues and Other Sources: Property taxes Excise taxes Charges for service Interest penalties and other Licenses, permits and fees Jntargovemmental Interest income Departmental and other Transfers in Other sources Total Revenues and Other Sources Bud,qet Actual Variance Favorable (Unfavorable) $ 37,376,585 $ 37,376,585 $ 3,051,900 3,448,177 396,277 1,300,000 1,498,739 198,739 216,400 434,688 218,288 798,754 981,729 182,975 9,608,392 9,912,875 304,483 349,924 417,284 67,360 117,500 530,659 413,159 706,000 760,086 54,086 1,246,000. 1,246,000 54,771,455 56,806,822 1,835,367 Expenditures and Other Uses: General govemment 3,901,010 3,713,342 187,668 Public safety 6,861,078 6,774,482 86,596 Education 27,679,223 27,646,'110 33,113 Public works 3,952,232 3,872,984 79,248 Fixed expenses 10,864,873 10,542,104 222,769 Intergovernmental 569,570 662,455 (92,885) Transfers out 943,469 943,469 - Total Expenditures and Other Uses 54,771,455 54,254,946 516,509 $ 2,3.~51,876 Excess of revenues and ether sources over expenditures and other uses $ 2,351,876 See accompanying notes to financial statements. TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS Statement of Cash Flows Proprietary Fund Types and Similar Trust Funds For the Year Ended June 30, 2002 Cash Flows From Operating Activities: Operating income (loss) T~ansfer to general fund Adjustments to reconcile operating income to net cash provided by operating activities: Increase (Decrease) in current liabilities: Other liabilities Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities Net.increase (decrease) in cash and cash equivalents Cash and Cash Equivalents, July 1, 2001 Cash and Cash Investments, June 30, 2002 Pmprietar~ Fund Types Intarnal Enterprise Service Fund Fund $ 2,001,214 $ (736,481) (628,086) 48,930 93,832 1,422,058 (642,649) 1,422,058 (642,649) 1,786,759 1,132,173 $ 3,208,817 $ , 489,524 Fiduciary Fund Type Nonexpendable Trust $ 2,485 21485 2,485 79,578 82,063 Reconciliation of Trust Cash: Total Trust and Agency Cash Less: Expendable Trust and Agency Cash Total Nonexpendable Trust Cash $ 5,600,183 (5,5 8, 20) $ , 82,063 See accompanying notes to financial statements. TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS Summary of Activity Entsrp~ise Funds As of and for the Year Ended June 30, 2002 Assets: Cash Accounts receivable Total Assets Liabilities: Warrants payable Deferred revenue Total Liabilities Fund balance - Reserved Fund Balance - Unreserved Total Liabilities and Fund Balance Revenues: Revenue Expenditures: Expend.[tures Excess of revenues over (under) expenditures Transfers Out Net income (loss) Relained Earnings/Fund Balance, beginning Retained Earnings/Fund Balance, ending Water Sewer Osgcod Fund Fund Fund $ 1,146,356 $ 1,655,556 736,485 ,547~040 $. 1,882,841 $ 2 202,596 $ 406,905 $ 4061905 $ 65,673 $ 18,647 $ 18,024 736,484 547,041 802,157 565,688 18,024 6,474 18,870 16,615 1,074,210 1,618,038 372,266 $ 1,882,841 $ ,,2,202,596 $ 406,90~5 $ 4,360,194 $ 3,259,688 $ 682,767 $ 3,208,817 11283~525 $ 4,492 342 $ 102,344 1,283,525 1,385,869 41,959 3,064,514 $ 4,492,342 $ 8,282,649 3,245~428 2,346,596 689,411 .6,281~435 1,114,766 913,092 (26,644) 2,001,214 (406,880) (166,448) (54,758) (628,086) 707,886 746,644 (Sl,402) 1,373,128 372 798 890,264 ,, 470,283 1,733,345 $ 1,080 654 $ 1,636,908 $ 388,881 $ 3 106 473 See Independent Auditors' report. North Andover Service Listings Our Town Town Offices Town Officers ad Committees Officials and Term Expiration Dates General Government Board of Selectraenfrown Manager Division of Finance and Administration Assessors Office Town Treasurer Town Clerk Division of Community Development and SerVers Community Development Animal Inspector Zoning Board of Appeals Board of Health Building Department Council on Aging Historical Commission Planning Board Recreation Deparment Stevens Memorial Library Veterans' Services Youth Services Division of PubUc Safety Emergency Management Fire Department · Police Depattu~ent INDEX Division of Public Works Public Works Division of Community Services Affirmative Action Program Commission on Disability Issues Housing Authority 11 School Department Superintendent of Schools 52 15 17 financial Reports 18 Executive Summary Revenue Status 101 18 Revenues Status 102 20 Executive Summary Budget Stares 107 21 Budget Status 109 22 Water FY02 Operating Results 1.19 22 Sewer FY02 Operating Results 120 26 Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill 28 FY02 Operating Results 121 32 School Expenditures 122 33 Special Education Expenditures 123 Grants 124 Revolving Accounts 126 35 Enrollment on October I 127 36 37 Independent Auditors Report 41 48 49 51 12 Town Meetings and Elections 13 Annual Town Election--March 5, 2002 73 14 Annual Town Meeting Minutes--May 13, 2002 75 Special Town Election--May 21, 2002 94 Special Town Meeting Minutes--December 9, 2002 95 North Andover Council on A$'in.g The Council on Aging was first authorized by special legislation in Massachusetts in 1956. The North Andover Council on Aging was founded in 1965 and a volunteer Board of Directors was formed. By-laws were established according to Massachusetts General Law, approved by members of the Board and ratified at Town Meeting. The Board of Directors has been composed of seven to eleven members. The core responsibilities of the Council on Aging are: · To identify the needs of elders, 60 years and older, along with available resources within the community. · To educate the community at large concerning the problems of aging and the needs of its older citizens. · To design, promote and put in place services that are needed to coordinate the efforts of agencies which serve older people. In 1966, Emily Murphy offered her services as a volunteer. Through her efforts, the 65 Plus Club was estabhshed in1969 with 110 members. In 1978 she was hired as a Senior Aide, a part-time position funded by the Federal Government. She implemented programs which were held at the Red Barn at the Old Center and at Bingham Way. The Town Jail, adjacent to the Town Hall, was converted to office space for the Council on Aging in the late 1970's. This provided space where the public could acquire information and referral services. In 1983, the Town was awarded a Block Grant to build a Senior Center the project was completed in 1984 through the efforts of Thomas Cantone. Kathleen Gorman was hired an August 1984 as the Town's first full-time director. In 1991, the North Andover Council on Aging had the honor of receiving the Veronica B. Smith Award from the State for the "Most outstanding Council on Aging" of the 350 Councils in the Commonwealth for its innovative programs and services, its core of 200 volunteers and its outstanding fiscal management. In 1997, another Block Grant was awarded to expand the Senior Center. During the construction, all programs continued and were held at the Atkinson School and the elderly housing complexes. As the result of a major fund-raising effort, $100,000 enabled the council to pumhase all the equipment and furnishings for the new facility, requiting no funding from the Town for the entire addition kene O'Brien was hired in August 2002 as the new director to continue to provide outstanding programs and services to meet the mental, physical, and spiritual needs of our elder population of 4,500 senior citizens living in North Andover. COUNCIL ON AGING STAFF The success of the North Andover Council on Aging is a direct result of all the efforts of its staff. These dedicated individuals make all the successful programq and daily activities possible. The able assistance of many volunteers and a dedicated Board of Directors provide the support and guidance for continued success. The staff members are from Left to Right - Back Row - Elizabeth PERis, Paula Crudale, Nancy Stevenson, Donna Delaney and Jean Guyer Front Row - Left to Right - Marge Caron, Pat Kondrat, Irene O'Brien and Gilda Blackstock. THE NORTH ANDOVER SENIOR CENTER EMERGENCY NUMBERS Fire Rescue or Ambulance ................................. 911 Police ............................................................ 911 YOUR TOWN GOVERNMENT General Information ........................................ Accounting Office ............................................ Animal Control Officer ..................................... Animal Inspector ............................................. Assessor's Officer ............................................ Community Development & Services ................... Building Department ....................................... Conservation Department .................................. Health Department .......................................... Plapning Department ....................................... Zoning Board of Appeals .................................. Emergency Management Agency ........................ Fire Department - General Business .................... Housing Authority ........................................ Library- Stevens Memorial .............................. Police Department - General Business .................. Public Works - Trash and Recycling ................... Water/Sewer Department ........................ Water Treatment Plant ........................... Recreation Department .................................... School Department Superintendent's Office ........................... Atk~,son School ..................................... Bradstreet School ................................... Franklin School ..................................... High School .......................................... Kittredge School .................................... Middle School ....................................... Sargent School ...................................... Thomson School .................................... Sealer of Weights and Measures ......................... Selectmen's Office .......................................... Senior Citizen's Center .................................... Town Clerk ................................................... Town Manager ............................................... Town Moderator ............................................. Treasurer/Collector .......................................... Veteran's Services ........................................... Youth Services ................................................ 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