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Home My WebLink About2003 Annual Town ReportNortP, AnQover Communit!/ Preservation Act it' working! 2003 ANNUAL REPORT North Andover Service Listings Our Town INCORPORATED April 7, 1855 SITUATION About 24 m~]es north of Boston Latitude 42040" Longitude 71°7" COUNTY Essex POPULATION 28,947 AREA Approximately 26.63 square miles ELEVA1/ON 91 feet .847 inches above sea level at Town Building TOWN HALL Built 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 1st Essex Precincts 1, 4, 6, and 8 Steven Baddour (617) 722-1604 1st Essex and Middlesex Precincts 2, 3, 5, and 7 Brace E. Tart (617) 722-1600 ASSESSED VALUATION Real Estate Only Personal Property Total $3,670,444,400 $56,331,150 $3,726,775,550 TAX RATE For the period from July 1, 2002-June 30, 2003 Residential $11.76, Commercial $14.28 TAX BILLS Tax bills are paid quarterly. Payments are due on August l, November 1, February 1, and May 1. If unpaid by due date, interest will be added according to law from the date due to 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 Atldnson School Phillips Brook Road - Off Massachusetts Avenue Precincts 5 and 6 Fmnldin School Cypress Terrace - OffAndover Street Precincts 7 and 8 Sargent School 300 Abbot Street Polls open 7:00 ^.M. until 8:00 Call Town Clerk's Office at (978) 688-9501 for information. *Polling locations subjecttochange. Town Offices FIRE DEPARTMENT 124 Main Street Emergency: 9 ! 1 PHONE: (978) 688-9590 FAX: (978) 688-9594 BUSINESS HOURS: 8:30-4:30 POLICE DEPARTMENT 566 Main Street Emergency: 911 PHONE: FAX: TTY: (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: 8:30-4:30 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 43 High Street PHONE: (978) 794-1503 FAX: (978) 794-0231 HOURS: 8:00-4:30 North Andover High School 675 Chickering Road (978) 794-17ll North Andover Middle School 495 Main Street (978) 794-1870 Atklnson Elementary School 111 Phillips Brook Road (978) 794-0 !24 Bradstreet Early Childhood Center 70 Main Street (978) 794-1677 Franklin Elementary School 2 Cypxess Ten'ace (978) 794-1990 Kittredge Elementary School 601 Main Street (978) 794-1688 Sargent Elementary School 300 Abbott Street (978) 794-3673 Thomson Elementary School 266 Waverly 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 Plumbing 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 Eiders 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 Coordination 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 Oeneology 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 Phonedise 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 Ticket 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 Planning 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 TIT: (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 Crime 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 Per/nits - 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 Program Information/Registration Seasonal Employment/Volunteer Opportunities Sports Organization Information Tennis Court Passes Women's Softball SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION - SUPERINTENDENTS OFFICE 43 High Street 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 Enrichment 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) Continuing Education (978-794-1711) 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 bc closed or to delay their openings, PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT, POLICE DEPARTMENT, OR FIRE DEPARTMENT. 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SELECTMEN'5 OFFICE Town Hall, Main Floor PHONE: (978) 688-9510 Appointments -- Boards/Commissions Selectmen's Meeting Agendas Utilities Heatings STEVENS ESTATE AT OSGOOD 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 III--Junk Dealer License Common Victualler License Coordinates Annual Town Report Death Certificates 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 Passports 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 PHONE: (978) 682-6378 AIl 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) 3874919 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. Hermann 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 Oates ACCOUNTANT** Lyne Savage ASSESSORS, BOARD OF *** David J. Minicucci, Chairperson George R. Barker, Jr. Ernest Jones (2004) (2004) (2004) CABLE TV COMMITTEE** George I. Dague, Chairperson (2005) Thomas M. Finelli (2006) Randy Schmid (2006) Arthur S. Fundeklian (2004) Robert S. Parker (2005) David W. Greer (2004) George Johnson (2005) John Savastano, Special Member (2004) CABLE W ACCESS, BOARD OF DIRECTORS David W. Greer, Chairman***** (2005) William McEvoy** (2006) John W. Graham***** (2005) Ramscy A. Bahrawy***** (2004) Nancy Alpert (2006) (Appointed by Superintendent of Schools) COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & SERVICES, DIVISION OF*** Heidi Griffin, Director COMMUNITY PRESERVATION COMMI1TEE** John Simons, Chairperson (2004) Felipe Schwarz (2005) Hope R. Minicucci (2006) 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 (2006) Joseph W. Lynch (2004) John Mabon (2004) Beth Westcott (2005) Scan F. McDonough (2006) Robert Cerchione, Associate COUNCIL ON AGING** John Graham, Chairperson Albert S. Movesian Maria V. Rosati Anne Daly Paul Gilligan Elizabeth Poirier James Cassidy Patricia A. Long Margaret V. Shaheen Irene O'Brien, Director, Elder Services COMMISSION ON DISABILITY ISSUES** James F. Lyons, Jr., Chairperson Barbara Currier Donald B. Stewart Mark Walker Nancy D. Murphy Richard A. Catino, Jr. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT AGENCY** John 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. Shaughnessy, Operations Officer Robert Scanlon, Operations Officer David W. Greet, Operations Officer Evelyn Coco, Secretary FINANCE COMMITTEE**** Jack Watkins, Chairperson Bernice Fink Paul Stewart Panla Porten Keith Mitchell Melinda Coppa Michael Batsimm Mark Nichols Stephen P. Dawe **Appointed by Selectmen ***Appointed by Town Manager ****Appointed by Town Moderator *****Replacement by vote of remaining members (2005) (20o6) (20o6) (2005) (2004) (2004) (2004) (2oo5) (2o04) (2005) (2006) (2O06) (2004) (2006) ¢005) (2oo4) (2006) (2005) (2006) (2o05) (2006) (2004) (2004) (2005) (2o04) FINANCE & ADMINISTRATION, DIVISION OF *** Joyce H. Hanlon, Director FIRE CHIEF** William V. Dolau GREATER LAWRENCE COMMUNITY ACTION COUNCIL** William McEvoy GREATER LAWRENCE REGIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMITTEE REPRESENTATIVE* Mark Ford (2005) GREATER LAWRENCE SANITARY DISTRICT REPRESENTATIVE** Leonard J. Degnan (2006) BOARD OF HEALTH*** Jonathan Markey, Chairperson Cheryl A. Barczak Thomas Trowbridge, DDS, MD Susan Sawyer, Health Director Debra Rillahan, R.N. Brian LaGrasse, Health Inspector (2004) (2005) (2006) HISTORICAL COMMISSION** Kathleen Szyska, Chairperson Patricia Long Anne Erickson Barbara Somers Linda Tremblay HOUSING AUTHORITY* William P. McEvoy, Chairperson Helen Soucy Anna P. O'Co~mor Louise F. Crawley Paul Gilligan- State Appointee Hope R. Minicucci, PHM, Executive Director (2006) (2006) (2004) (2004) (2005) (2005) (2006) (2004) (2006) (2006) HUMAN RESOURCES DIRECTOR/ASSISTANT TOWN MANAGER*** Raymond Santilli INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCING AUTHORITY* * * George Schruender, Chairperson Larry Buote John R. Kalin (2007) (2006) (2004) INSPECTORS*** D. Robert Nicetta, Bldg. Commissioner & Zoning Enforcement Officer Michael McGuire, Local Inspector James L. Diozzi, Plumbing & Gas Inspector James DeCola, Electrical Inspector R. David Lindsay, DVM, Animal Inspector LIBRARY TRUSTEES***** Arthur Larson, Chairperson Martha Salisbury Mary Ellen Osgood William Hickey William Duffy, Jr. E. William Hansen Peter Lafond Sue Ellen Holmes, Library Dkector LICENSING COMMISSIONERS* Donald B. Stewart, Chairperson Rosemary Connelly Smedile James M. Xenakis Wendy D. Wakeman Mark J. T. Caggiano LOCAL ARTS COUNCIL** J. Leslie Young-Lemire, Chairperson Joanne Parrill Patricia Peet Brenda C. Reeve Bobbi E. Retmie-Greer Nancy Egan Ann Cavanaugh Gillian L. Pearlson Theresa A. Core MERRIMACK VALLEY PLANNING COMMISSION Stephen Bullis *** Roberto Angles, Jr. (Appointed by Planning Board) (20o4) (2oo6) (2004) (2005) (2oo5) (2oo6) (20o4) (2006) (2oo4) (2oo5) (2oo5) (2006) (2005) (2004) (2oo4) (2oo5) (2oo5) OLD CENTER HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION** George Schruender, Chairperson (2006) Martha Larson (2006) Leslie Hopkins (2004) Kathleen Szyska (2004) Harry Aznoian (2005) Robert Stevens (2005) **Appointed by Selectmen ***Appointed by Town Manager ****Appointed by Town Moderator *****Replacement by vote of remaining members Patricia Long Richard M. Gramly, Alternate Kathleen M. Brown, Alternate (2005) (2004) (2003) PLANNING BOARD*** Alberto Angles, Jr., Chairperson John Simons Richard A. Nardella Felipe Schwarz George H. White James M, Phinney, Associate Julie Parrino, Town Planner (2005) (2006) (2006) (2004) (2005) (2005) POLICE CHIEF** Richard M. Stanley PUBLIC WORKS, DIVISION OF*** J. William Hmurciak, Director RECREATION COUNCIL** William McEvoy, Chairperson (2006) William McCarthy (2006) Michael Laorenza (2004) Barbara Pybus (2004) John Driscoll (2005) Chris Rock (2005) Joan Healey (2004) Neil Hamel (2005) REGISTRAR OF VOTERS, BOARD OF** Martha Salisbury, Chairperson (2005) Leo E. Lafond (2004) Helen Tacy (2006) Joyce A. Bradshaw, Town Clerk (Ex Officio) SCHOOL BUILDING COMMI1TEE (Appointed by School Committee & Town Moderator) Louis Minicucci, Chairperson Stephen Bullis Bruce E. Baker Harold Dushame Daniel Murphy Domenic Scalise Alfred M. Perry SCHOOL COMMITTEE* Daniel J. Murphy, Chairperson Bmce E. Baker Charles C. Ormsby Alfred M. Perry Darlene Rose Torosian (2006) (2oo5) (2006) (2oo4) (2oo5) SCHOOL, SUPERINTENDENT OF (Appointed by Schoot Committee) Dr. Harry K. Harutunian SELECTMEN, BOARD OF* Wendy D. Wakeman, Chairperson Rosemary Connelly Smedile Donald B. Stewart James M. Xenakis Mark J. T Caggiano SOLID WASTE ADVISORY COMMI1TEE** Tina Klein, Chairperson loan Kulash Karen Kline Darren Ross Steven Daly Mark J. Sullivan Mark J. T Caggiano (Ex Officio) William Hmurciak (Ex Officio) Joanne Parrill, School Liaison STEVENS ESTATE, BOARD OF TRUSTEES** Albert F. Cullen, Esq., Chairperson E. William Hansen Martha Larson John McGarry, Esq. John J. Willis, Esq. Diana Headrick Alden Clayton TOWN CLERK*** Joyce A. Bmdshaw TOWN COUNSEL** Urbelis & Fieldsteel, LLP TOWN MANAGER** Mark H. Rees TOWN MODERATOR* Charles A. Salisbury VETERAN'S AGENT & BURIAL AGENT*** Edward Mitchell **Appointed by Selectmen ***Appointed by Town Manager .... Appointed by Town Moderator ..... Reptacement by vote of remaining members (2005) (2004) (2006) (2005) (2006) (2005) (2005) (2005) (2004) (2004) (2006) (2005) (2oo5) (2oo5) (2o04) (2004) (2006) (2006) (2006) YOUTH SERVICES BOARD OF DIRECTORS** Thomas Burkhardt, Cha'n, person Peter Breen John F. Shaw, III Came Crouch Ex Officio: Donald B. Stewart, Selectman James M. Xenakis, Selectman Tracy Castiglione, Police Department Richard German, Youth Services Director (2005) (2005) (2004) (2006) ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS** William J. Sullivan, Chairperson Walter F. Soule John M. Pallone Ellen McIntyre Robert P. Ford George Early Joseph D. LaGrasse, Associate Richard J. Byers, Associate Joe Edward Smith, Associate (2006) (2004) (2O05) (2004) (2004) (2004) (2005) (2OO6) (2004) **Appointed by Selectmen ***Appointed by Town Manager .... Appointed by Town Moderator *****Reptacement by vote of remaining members See the sights from a hike on Carter H~[[. CPA funded project--2001 10 GENERAL GOVERNMENT Board of Selectmen and Town Manager Setectmen Wendy Wakeman, Chair Mark J.T. Caggiano Rosemary Conne[[y SmediLe Donald B. Stewart Town Manager Mark Rees 3ames M. Xenak~s While 2003 was a difficult year financially North Andover has made progress and we are committed to a brighter future. Double-digit increases in employee health insurance costs, a 12.3 % reduction in state aid and the limitations of Proposition 2tA have made for a tight budget. We have lost numerous positions throughout town government and are implementing significant service reductions. To prevent even greater reductions, fees for service were either imple- mented or increased. Many departments, including the Se- nior Center, Recreation Department, Festival Committee, Youth Center and the Library have embarked upon private fund raising efforts in order to maintain basic services to their cliental. We wottld like to thank the employees of the Town, the many residents who volunteer their time and energy, and the generosity of those who have made dona- tions, for their continued assistance during this period of financial difficulty. Given that the Town is heavily dependent upon the property tax to fund town services and that, in recent years, the tax burden has been steadily shifting from businesses to residential properties, the Board of Selectmen took several steps in 2003 to address, in part, this situation. The Board supported the Eaglewood retail mall on Turnpike Street that is projected to bring in an additional $300,000 in property taxes when completed. The Town is working with the new owners of the former Lucent Merrimack Val- ley Works industrial complex on Osgood Street to restore that property to its full potential. Additionally, Board has formed a task force to recommend ways by which the Town can change its zoning to encourage commemial and industrial development. To further bolster the Town's long term financial health, the Selectmen entered into a new agreement with Wheelebrator-North Andover for the Town's disposal of solid waste which will result in a significant reduction in per ton disposal charges beginning in FY06. In addition, Brooks School generously donated a new police cruiser to the town, after a successful series of negotiations. The lbwn has also commissioned a report on increasing recy- cling efforts with a planned expansion of the types of ma- terials that will be taken at curbside for the convenience of homeowners and the reduction of solid waste expenses. Recognizing that maintenance of the Town's infra- structure is important even during times of financial dif- ficulty, the Town embarked upon a new major capital project with the $2.7 million dollar renovation of the Town Hall including addressing handicap access issues. The Town concluded another project with the final phase of installing sanitary sewers in the watershed around our primary drinking water supply, Lake Cochichewick. This $11.6 million dollar, 13 year long project, has eliminated over 460 septic systems in the watershed and protected this valuable resource for future generations. In addition to matters of finance and infrastructure, the Board of Selectmen embarked upon several projects to protect and enhance the quality of life in North Andoven Some of the most stringent adult entertainment regulations in the country were adopted by the Board in 2003. The Board also negotiated a host community agreement with a potential developer of a construction debris recycling facility should that project be ultimately approved. Also in 2003, the Selectmen received a report from the Com- mission on Housing Issues that provided specific guidance on how the Town can maintain and expand its diversity of housing. In response to this report the Board establishing a permanent Housing Partnership Committee to implement the Commission's recommendations. The achievements of North Andover have not gone unnoticed outside our borders. In 2003, Boston Magazine ranked North Andover in the top 25% of the healthiest communities in Eastern Massachusetts. In addition, Money Magazine ranked North Andover as the fifth (5*) most de- sirable place to live in the Eastern United States for com- munities with populations under 100,0130. North Andover was the only community in New England so honored. DIVISION OF FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION Assessors Office Garrett C. Bo[es, 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 Water Lein Sewer Lein Interest (Water) Interest (Sewer) Betterment w~th 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 6048 Condominiums 1318 Misc. Res. 27 Two Family 454 Three Family 48 Four-Eight Family 50 Vacant Land 587 Residential/Commercial 42 Commercial Builffmgs and Land 418 $3,670,444,400 $56,331,150 $44,273,126.95 $804,408.82 $11.76 $14.28 $104,839.12 $100,267.62 $12,361.41 $11,757.68 $98,765.26 $6523.19 $1275.00 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 83 783 5 144 6 421 4 6 The Assessors Office wishes to acknowledge Frank Dushame and 17 years of dedicat~l service to the cilizens of North Andover. Jean Fogarty has joined the City of Methuen after many years in this office. We welcome Julio Figueroa and Scott Lampmn as we look forward to another successful year. Town Treasurer 3oyce HanLon, Treasurer As Town Treasurer, I submit my report for the 12 mouths ending June 30, 2003. Receipts July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003 Disbursements July 1, 2002 to June 30, 2003 $116,842,147.51 $107,275,574.39 Recondtiation of cash Developer Bond Passbooks FLeet Bank Boston Safe Deposit M.M.D.T. Century Bank Banknorth, N.A. Stoneham Savings Bank Citizens Bank Eastern Bank FLeet - Escrow accounts Century - Escrow accounts Total $105,300.00 417,386.49 2,454,065.09 17,047,474.29 11,897,877.40 927,405.67 421,974.66 1,010,612.40 581,871.45 2,071,111.37 2,866,298.61 $39,801,377.63 2003 2002 2001 2000 UncoLlected Balances - 3une 30, 2003 Motor Real Persona[ Vehide Estate Propert~ Excise $475,583.43 $8,638.67 $15,232.93 $7,746.00 ($1.13) $8,418.22 $1,341.90 $7,110.54 $310,541.61 $61,291.22 $31,409.78 $20,301.26 Explore the journey up Carter Hill. CPA funded project--2001 13 Town CI. erk Joyce A. Bradshaw, CMMC, Town CI. erk I respectfully submit my report as Town Clerk for 2003. Passport services have been a significant service that is being offered in our capacity as agents for the Depart- ment of State. Becoming an active passport issuance facil- ity has required extra effort on the part of my dedicated staff. This added duty with exisfmg staff levels has meant a strong commitment to make this program work. The addi- tional revenue and our ability to offer this valued service to our residents has been most rewarding. We are the "Gen- eral Information" resource to the community and as such have focused the use of technology to inform our citizens. We are actively working on our web site and also have initiated our on line "Municipal Calendar". The public is able to go to our web site and see a complete posting of all meetings and agendas when available. Our link to the community with e-mall allows instant response to ques- tions and information exchange. We look forward to future enhancements. The most significant change this year was the complete move from our Town Hall Offices at 120 Main Street. It is hard to believe that in the heat of July we successfully moved every document, file, and equipment from our grand old building. In three days everything was packed, hauled, and completely in place on Monday morning at our new location at 400 Osgood Street. Built in 1923 the solid vaults, marble stairs, and rich memories will give way to a beautifully restored building with an elevator, air condi- tioning and a state of the art vault. We recorded 321 births, 305 deaths, and 92 marriages in 2003. Our new dog licensing program will provide a more efficient way to keep n'ack of over 2,000 dogs. We can monitor rabies for public health and safety as well as reunite lost pets with their owners. Our Annual Town Elec- tion on March elected Mark J. T Caggiano and Donald B. Stewart for three year terms on the Board of Selectmen, Daniel J. Murphy and Charles C. Om~sby for three year terms on the School Committee, and Helen Soucy for a five year term on the Housing Authority. Through the diligent efforts of my staff and dedicated election workers our Annual Town Meeting and a Special Town Meeting on November 17, 2003 went smoothly. The passing of Daniel J. Long in September was a loss to our office and the Town of North Andover. Dan's service as Town Clerk for over 17 years pays tribute to his spirit and dedication to his family, community, and country. Without the tireless efforts of those who serve us as election workers and my Board of Registrars Leo La- fond, Helen Tacy, and Martha Salisbury all our census and election programs would not be successful. I must again recognize Harold Dushame as our extraordinary volunteer who tirelessly helps us. As our services expand and with an ever growing population we could not accomplish what we do without the constant commitment and cooperation we receive from other departments. Janet Eaton and Karen Fitzgibbons provide outstanding service to our community. We look forward to a year of non-stop activity in 2004 with a Presidential Year and moving back to our renovated Town Hall among our many tasks. I extend my thanks and appreciation to citizens of North Andover who make our role in government so spe- cial. My office plays such an integral part in people's lives and it is indeed a pleasure to serve you. DIVISION OF COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND SERVICES Community Development and Services Heidi Griffin, Director The Community Development Office serves as the management arm of the Community Development and Services Division which contains 12 departments. Com- munity Development consists of the Director of Commu- nity Development, Heidi Griffin and the Administrative Assistant to the Director, Donna Mae D'Agata. The Community Development offices are cated at 27 Charles Street. The office suite houses the permitting offices of Building, Conservation, Health, PLanning and the Zontng Board of Appeals. The remaining departments are the Senior Center, the Youth Center, the RecreaUon Oepartment, Veterans' Officer, the Stevens Estate at Osgood HiU and the Stevens Memorial Library. The division had many department head vacancies this year. The Community Development Director was on maternity leave from February through early May of 2003, wherein Raymond Santilli, Assistant Town Manager was appointed Acting Community Development Director until the Director returned in May. In June, the Stevens Estate Director resigned and Laurie Fennelley was promoted to Interim Stevens Estate Director. In August, the Health Di- rector was placed on administrative leave; in October, the town planner resigned and the Community Development Director assumed the roles of Acting Health Director/ Acting Town Planner in addition to regular job duties. In November of 2003, the Town Manager temporarily rein- stated the administrative assistant back to full-fime status until June 2004 in recognition of the many vacancies the division had open. However, 2004 promises to be a fully staffed year, and I look forward to beginning to working on more long range projects rather than the completion of day-to-day tasks needed to run the vacant departments. Despite the vacancies, the department is proud to have worked on the following projects in 2003: Current Projects administered this year: Plarkeffnq Brochure: The Town of North Andover recognizes that sound economic development is vital to sustaining the town's future. As such, the Selectmen and Town Manager have endorsed the development of a mar- keting campaign to inform commercial, industrial and professional entities of the many assets within the Town. A marketing brochure will be the key tool of this campaign and will contain information and statistics on the Town's business growth, downtown revitalization, govemmentai services, convenient location, public and private schools, history and culture. It will be utilized when meeting with prospective businesses to encourage them that North Andover is where they want to be located, and also in general response to general inquiries to the Town. Dona- tions, to date, have been made for this endeavor by: Minco Development Corp., Watts Regulator, National Grid/ Massachusetts Electric and Colonial Village Development Corp. The Community Development Director and Admin- istrative Assistant have completed a draft of the brochure, and we will work in 2004 to complete the graphics and printing of the document. Downtown Improvement Project: A meeUng was herd October 7, 2003 at the Senior Center w~th the downtown merchants to review and discuss the finalized Design Guidelines and architectural renderings and facade improve- ments for the downtown area. This was made possible through the downtown technical as- sistance grant provided through DHCD this of- rice appUed for earlier this year. Alachine Shop Village: This project is for the Machine Shop Village Streetscape Improvement existing condi- tion survey and assessment of the Machine Shop Village streetscape, and a Master Plan for upgrading the sidewalks, curbs, lighting and landscaping (trees) in the village. This office has assumed the task of project managers and a 15 request to the Community Preservation Committee was submitted for funding in the amount of $25,000 and will be voted on at the May 2004 Town Meeting. Historic Old Center District - MO7T Grant $75,000. One of the biggest milestones achieved with use of these grant The Town of North Andover recognizes that sound economic development is vital to sus- taining the town's future. As such, the Select- men and Town Manager have endorsed the de- velopment of a marketing campaign to inform commercial, industrial and professional enti- ties of the many assets within the Town, funds was for an arbodst to identify trees that needed to be replaced; the Community Development Director coordi- nated with the DPW Director to have trees of an appropri- ate species replace at the Olde Town Common. 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 His- toric Old Center Committee and Martha Lyon of Paysage Landscape Architect & Historic Preservation produced a Design Development Guide for the Old Center Common Landscape Improvements, drainage hnprovements, the Old Center Common Tree Inventory and Management Plan, and Proposed Interpretive Signs. The North Ando- ver Olde Center Historic District Commission issued a Certificate of Appropriateness November 12, 2003 for the landscaping renovations at the town common. The project is slated to begin construction in summer of 2004, and the office is working on bidding documents for construction to commence. Zoning Task Force: In response to the need for economic development the Town Manager and Community Development Director worked to establish a Zoning Task Force to work on the foUowlng economic iniUatives: · As to how the town can maintain and ex- pand the diversity of commerc~a& and in- dustrial businesses in North Andover; · Inventory property and determine the po- tential for economic development. * Recommend additional areas on the Town of North Andover map that should be uUUzed for commercial and industrial growth. Osgood Hill Architectural Services for Design of Fire Detection System, miscellaneous HVAC and Electrical Reno- vations, and other repairs at the Stevens Estate and the Carriage House at Osgood Hill: Thc Community Develop- ment Director, Administrative Assistant, and Building Commissioner assisted the Trustees on completion of con- tracts, 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 I-IVAC, electrical and fire alarm design, mansion and mansion and carriage house renovations, bid specifications/project man- ual. The roofing and gutter repair for the Porte-Cochere was put out for bid in January 2003. A total of nine bids were submitted and the award was made to Eagle Restoration & Contracting, Inc. who was the low bidder at $34,750. The project started March 2003 and ended August 2003. "The #1. Prioflty for the Board of SeLectmen and PLanning Board is to Encourage Commero cial Development," stated by 3ack Watkins, Chair of the Finance Committee, in the report given by the Hnance Committee at the May 2003 Annual Town Meeting. Community Development Plan: This office worked towards completing the economic development portion of the community development plan, as well as the open space and natural resource inventory. As part of the eco- nomic development, an economic development trend data- base was completed. In addition, these grant monies were utilized to complete an assessment of the Lucent Facility and making recommendations for future types of develop- ment to be situated there, as well as how to streamline the permitting process. Finally, this office conducted many meetings with the Town Manager and the new owner of Lucent to begin working towards tax initiatives to entice businesses to relocate into the facility. Housing Plan: The Community Development Director assisted the Commission on Housing Issues to complete a summary of strategies of recommendations towards the promotion of affordable housing. Recognizing that af- fordable housing is needed in town, the Director worked closely with the Town Manager to adopt a list of tasks and strategies that the newly created Housing Partnership Committee will work in 2004 to strive to attain. 40B Applications: The Community Development Direc- tor Reviewed all 40B submittals for the Board of Select- men; ensures coordination of comments from additional departments; and remain Updated on 40B existing and proposed changes to legislation. Approximately 50 lots were submitted this year and recommendations drafted to the Board of Selectmen. 16 5taft Support In addition to ensuring implementation and completion of thc above projects, the Community Development Direc- tor and Administrative Assistant provide professional and technical staff support, in varying degrees, to the following committees in the Town of North Andover: · Zoning Task Force Committee · Comm/ssion on Housing Issues · Growth Management Subcommittee · Community Development Plan Committee · 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 Staff Assistance The following staff members in my division have pro- vided me assistance dmSng the transition of the numerous vacancies and I wish to acknowledge them for all of their hard work in providing me their time, and patience during these vacancies. They are: · Donna Mae D'Agata, CDAdmin. Asst. · Pamela Dellechaie, Health Asst. · Brian LaGrasse, Health Agent · Debra Rillahan, Health Nurse · Deborah Wilson, Planning Asst. · Robert Nicetta, Building Commissioner · Julie Parrino, Conservation Administrator Their assistance deserves to be acknowledged, and I thank them for making my job easier. Finally, I wish to thank my supervisor, Town Manager Mark Rees, for providing me with additional staff support during the va- cancies in recognition that staff assistance was needed to ensure the day-m-day operations continued smoothly and effectively. Fry a kite forever at Hail Mite Hit[. CPA funded project--2002 17 Animal Inspector R. David Lindsay DVkl, Inspector of Animals The following is a sunm~ary of the activities of the Animal Inspector for the calendar year 2003. Numbers for years before 2003 are based on previous reports. Number of animals quarantined for biting Number of animals tested for Rabies Number of animals testing positive for Rabies Number of Cats quarantined for exposure to Rabies~ Number of Dogs quarantined for exposure to Rabies~ Number of Barns inspected Number of Dairy cows and heifers Number of Dairy bulls: Number of Dairy herds3 Number of Beef cattle Number of Beef herds~ Number of Horses/Ponies/Donkeys/Mules4 Number of Horses4 Number of Ponies4 Number of Goats Number of Sheep Number of Swine Number of Swine herds3 Number of Fallow Deer Number of Llamas/Alpacas 2001 2002 2003 14 16 12 3 4 2 0 1 0 35 53 27 8 4 12 11 I1 47 25 57 1 0 1 0 2 45 39 17 3 2 2 76 112 75 23 11 6 9 8 0 2 0 4 4 4 1 1 2 11 13 13 2 Please note that figures prior to 2003 show numbers of animals released from quarantine forthat year. The 2003 total reflects the total number quarantined during the year, which matches State records. As of 2003, Dairy bulls are no longer separately categorized in the state's survey. Definition: herd-- 1 or more animals. Before 2003, dairy herds may not have been counted if none were milking. For ease and consistency, I will use the new definition, effective 2003. As of 2003, horses, ponies (and also donkeys & mules) are no longer separate categories. A Rabies Clinic (to encourage pet rabies vaccination) was conducted on April 5, 2003. 18 Zoning Board of AppeaLs ReguLar Board Members WitUam J. SuLLivan, Chair WaLter F. Sou[e, Vice Chair Robert R Ford, CLerk ELLen R Mclntyre Associate Board Members Richard J. Byers 3oseph D. LaGrasse 3ohn M. Pa[[one Joe E. Smith The Board of Appeals held 12 regular meetings and 7 special meetings during the fiscal year 2003. The Board held hearings on 7 Variances, 13 Special Permits, 3 Find- ings, 21 Variance and Special Permits, 2 Comprehensive Permits, and 1 6-month extension. The FY 2003 Board Regular Board Members: WiLLiam 3. SuLLivan, WaLter E Sou[e, RoberL P. Ford, 3ohn M. PaLtone, and Scott g. Karpinski Assodate Board Nembets: Ellen P. McTntyre, George M. Ear[ey, and 3oseph D. LaGrasse Scott A. Karpinski resigned in June 2003; Robert R Ford requested not to be m-appointed, but was willing to be available for continuing petitions. George M. Earley re- signed. Ellen P. Mclntyre, as senior Associate, became the 5~ Regular Board Member as of June 2003. Joe E. Smith was appointed as 3d Associate July 1, 2003, and became 2nd Associate when Richard J. Byers was appointed to re- place George M. Earley on September 9, 2003. Hay ball under the new lights at Drummond FieLd. CPA funded project--2003 19 Building Department D. Robert Nicetta, Building Commissioner Zoning Enforcement Officers Michael McGuire, Local Building Tnspector 3ames L. Diozzi, Plumbing & Gas Inspec'cor games DeCo[a, Electrical Inspector aeannine McEvoy, Secretary The following comparison table indicates construction activity for the Fiscal Year 2003. The permitting process and inspection services have remained on schedule. We wish to than those Town Departments that cooper- ated in the proper enforcement of public safety and zoning by-laws. Permits Issued FY 2003 FY 2002 New dwelling, 1 and 2 family residential Multi Dwellings Additions and Alteration New Commercial and Industrial Building Commercial and Industrial Additions and Alteration Re-roofing and Vinyl Siding Pools Garages and Sheds Miscellaneous (signs, demolition, chimney, stoves) Certificate of Inspections Fees Plumbing Permits Gas Permits Electrical Permits Total Electrical, Gas, Plumbing Permit Fees 54 73 27 420 300 7 32 42 122 141 27 28 26 20 53 53 $662,552.50 552 523 665 $165,222.00 81 50 $343,931.21 376 367 7O7 $135,657.22 2O Cound[ on Aging Professional Support for Independent Living Irene M. O'Bden, Director ELder Services Support Staff Gitda B[ackstock Marge Caron James Coaktey PauJa CrudaLe Donna De[aney 3can Guyer Robert Koebfick Elizabeth Pettis Nancy Stevenson Board of Directors John Graham, Chairperson Maria Rosati, Vice Chair Ann Da[y, Secretany At Movsesian, Treasurer 3ames Cassidy Paul Gittigan Patdcia Long Ade[e McConaghy Elizabeth Poir~er 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. Ser- vices, programs, and activities have all increased and we thank the staff and volunteers for making that possible. In 2003, volunteers contributed over 20,626 hours, assistance to the Council on Aging returning to the community of North Andover in-kind amount of $203,413.00. Our accomplishments for 2003 are as follows: · Reestablishment of the Senior Citizen/Disable Prop- erty Tax Work-Off Program. · Proposal accepted by Stevens Foundation to par- tially fund intergenerational program · Formula Grant was originally slated to be cut by the Governor; aft~ much legislative action base line was saved. This grant is used to fund part-time posi- tions, bookkeeper, van drivers, and two receptionists. · Applied and received award through the Mobility Assisted Program for a handicapped accessible van. This is an un-met need in our community. Presently all awards have been frozen. · Funding granted from VNA Grant to help support Senior Walk- in Blood Pressure Clinics · Funding granted from the North Andover Arts Coun- cil to fund two special events at the Senior Center. · Jean Guyer received recognition from the State of Massachusetts Intergenerational Committee for outstanding commitment to the Youth and Elders of North Andover. · March, kick off meeting for the Friends of the North Andover Senior Center. Friends Group was estab- lished mainly due to the hard work of Betty Pettis. First goal of raising 20% funds to purchase van has been accomplished. Additional fundralsing activi- ties: Flea Market, Pancake Breakfast, Christmas Fair, Drawings, Plant Sale, and Auctions have been held. · Town Annual Report Book was dedicated to the North Andover Senior Center · Received four congregational recognition awards: Dedication to Volunteer Programs, Commitment for improving the quality of life for North Andover residents. Eighteen years of service award presented to Pat Kondrat. Volunteer achievement award pre- sented to Sam Winic driver for medical transport. Irene M. O'Brien Congressional Award for service and leadership. · Community involvement North Andover Fire De- partment, Lions Club, Raffles, Health Fair, Open House Older American Month. · Hosted American Red Cross Disaster Response Courses · Director was appointed to Merrimack Valley Elder Services Board of Directors. · Two automatic handicapped door openers were in- stalled in the center. One at main entrance and one in ladies room. · Forty two different services, programs, and lectures are offered each week. · Ongoing assistance provided: Medical Transporta- tion, grocery shopping, prescription pick up, Meals on Wheels. Respite Care, Bereavement Group. · Implemented TRIAD program: where seniors and law enforcement work together to reduce criminal victimization, promote crime prevention and safety awareness. · Monthly office hours held by state representatives. · Legal Services and SHINE (Serving Health Insur- ance Needs Of Elders) Counseling provided, In- come Tax Assistance · Monthly volunteer conference to educate and empower volunteers that are working out in the community · Supplement to the nutrition programs in house home cook meal once a month. Annual Report Filed with the Executive Office of Elder Affairs showed a savings to the town of $203,413 dollars received through volunteer ser- vices and grant funding. Additional $84,278 dollars awarded through grant funding. Objectives for 2004 · Educating and developing awareness of the mission of the Council on Aging, through out the commu- nity. · Continue to offer and develop new programs and services to our aging community. · To establish a North Andover Council on Aging di- rectory. Health Department Heidi Griffin, Acting Health Director The North Andover Board of Health is a three-mem- ber 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 full-time Director, one Health Inspector, one Departmental Assistant and one part- time nurse. The Board of Health and its staff are dedicated to the endeavor of preventing disease, disability and injury to the community. This is accomplished by monitoring and con- trolling communicable diseases; by providing services and programs, including education, to the general community; by developing policies and regulations to promote healthy conditions; by researching causes and solutions to com- munity and workplace healfl~ problems and by forming community partnerships to develop collective approaches to and regional health issues. The Health Department dealt with the ongoing inspection programs for food establish- ments and septic installations, the West Nile Vires Testing Program, the consultant monitoring program, coordina- tion of the annual rabies immunization day clinic, and the tobacco control program that is administered through col- laboration with the Healthy Communities Tobacco Control Program. In addition staff work in conjunction with the Animal Control Officer and the Animal Inspector to track Animal Bites that are reported to the Health Department. PUBLIC HEALTH NURSE, Debra Rffiahan The Nurse coordinates and organizes the annual in- fluenza clinics held at the Senior Center and other sites in Town, the annual Blood Drive at the Senior Center, con- ducts weekly home visits to ten senior citizens, picks-up, tracks, and distributes regular vaccines to local health care providers, coordinates communicable disease reporting, and distributes TB medications as required. In addition, the Nurse attends Smallpox Emergency Training, as well as monthly state run health meetings, and conducts foodboroe illness investigations as needed. PUBLIC HEALTH INSPECTOR, Brian LaGrasse This past year there were several ongoing housing issues that took much of the Health Inspector's time. In addition there were regular, ongoing Emergency Prepared- ness Meetings, attended by the Nurse and/or the Health Inspector as needed. This has been a veer time consuming program to put together, and the staff look forward to hav- ing the new Health Director spearhead more initiatives in this arena. The Health Inspector also performs various sep- tic and restaurant inspections, conducts foodborne illness investigations as needed, investigates nuisance complaints and reviews and signs off on all Building applications (Form U's) for residences that have septic systems. As the lone Health Inspector, Mr. LaGrasse has done an ad- mirable job of coordinating field activities and providing superior public assistance when in the office. 22 The Health Inspector attended a Soil Evainator course through the Department of Environmental Protection to become a DEP Certified Soft Evaluator for witnessing soil testing and percolation tests as a Board of Health Agent. In addition, the Health Inspector will be attending Environ- mental Health Training in 2004 to learn more about health issues. The Health Inspector also must handle trash truck en- forcement in conjunction with the Police Department to ensure that the environmental health of the community is maintained. This includes coordinating applications, order- ing applicable trash placards and stickers, and distribution of all materials. HEALIH DEPARIMENTAL ASSISTANI, Pameta OelteCMafe In addition to helping citizens and contractors over the phone and in the office with varied requests for informa- tion, much of the Departmental Assistant's job is spent tracking the septic applications and related inspections, scheduling various inspections, processing and issuing many varied Health permits, logging and reporting of all incoming complaints with regard to: air quality, animal bites, dumpsters, food, environmental concerns, and hous- ing issues, handles the data input and submission of all medicare reimbursements from flu clinics, preparation for monthly Board of Health meetings, and maintaining all financial and administrative records for the Health Depart- ment. HEALTH DIRECTOR, Transitfon from Sandra Storr to Susan Y. Sawyer Since August 2003, the Health Department has been operating without a Health Director. The Community De- velopment Director, Heidi Griffin, has filled in as the Act- ing Health Director during this transitional time, as well as continuing with her own job and covering for some other departments. A new Health Director, Susan Y. Sawyer, was appointed by the Board of Selectman in January 2004, and will begin her role as Health Director in February 2004. Ms. Sawyer has been the health agent for Amesbury for the last two years, and previously a food inspector for Wesfford and Topsfield. Ms. Sawyer was also the North Andover Health Inspector from 1994 to 200l, and looks forward to returning. Permits Issued by the Board of Hearth between January 1, 2003 and December 31, 2003 Animal 12 Dumpster 170 Food Service 141 Form U Sign-offs 86 Funeral Director 2 Massage Est. 16 Massage Therapists 22 Offal Hauters 40 Recreational Camp 15 Septic Disposal Works Installer 44 Septic Ptan Design 64 Septic Disposal Works Construction 51 Septic Soil Tests 47 Sun tanning Est. 3 Swimming PooLs 12 Tobacco 21 Trash Haulers 30 We[[ Construction 4 TOTAL PERMITS 780 Historicat Commission Kath[een Szyska, President Anne Ericson, Secretary Patricia Long, Treasurer Barbara $omers Linda Trembl. ay The Historical Commission is pleased to report that the Preservation Consultant Firm of Fannin & Lehrer of Concord, Massachusetts, began the restoration and preser- vation of the stone markers in the Old Burying Ground on Academy Road in late October of 2003. This project was made possible through monies awarded to the Conunission through the Community Preservation Act. Work on this project, including a new treatment schedule, new photos, and a map of the entire Burying Ground will continue through 2004 to 2005. The Commission has also held meetings with various town and civic organizations for the purpose of planning the celebration of the Town's Sesquicentennial, the 150th anniversary of the re-incorporation of North Andover. Meetings will continue to be held through the summer and /'all of 2004 to plan this event. The Historical Commission is indebted to Carol Maja- had, director of the North Andover Historical Society, for her support and assistance throughout the year as an infor- mal member of the Commission. 23 Planning Department Heidi Griffin, Acting Town Planner North Andover P(ann~ng Board Alberto Angles, Chairman George White, Vice Chairman Fetipe Schwarz, Clerk 3ohn Simons, Member Richard Nardet[a, Member 3ames Phinney, Associate Member The Planning Department consists of one Town Plan- ner, one part time Secretary and a six member volunteer Planning Board. The Planning Department was not fully staffed during 2003. A Town Planner was employed from February through October and the Secretary held a part- time position from July through December, due to budget cuts. The Planning 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 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 Section 4.125 Section 4.136 Section 7.2.1 Section 7.2.2 Section 8.3 Section 8.5 Section 11 Section 12 Section 13 Section 14 Common Driveway R-6 Zone Watershed Protection District Access Other Than Street Frontage Frontage Exception Lot Site Plan Review Planned Residential Development Planned Development District Large Estates Condominium Conver- sion Continuing Care Retirement Center Independent Elderly Housing In accordance with the North Andover Street Accep- tance Procedure, the Planning Department works with developers on obtaining street acceptance. In preparation for the 2003 Fall Town Meeting, the Planning Department worked with several developers to obtain street acceptance for Leanne Drive and Lyons Way. Under M.G.L Ch. 40A, Section 5, The Planning Board is responsible for advertising a public heating for any proposed zoning bylaws to be voted upon at Town Meet- ing. Aside from holding the public heating, the Planning Board works on drafting any proposals or amendments to the zoning bylaw. This involves research of other town by- laws and regulations, review of publications, assimilating gathered information into the drafting of new bylaws and regulations suited to the needs of North Andover. A signifi- cant amount of time and effort is spent each year on behalf of the Planning Staff to keep the bylaws up to date. In order to promote economic development, several rezoning an~endments were voted into effect at the May 2003 Town Meeting and include: · The rezoning of a parcel of land, from Residential 4 to General Business, located on Route 114 across the Eagle Tribune site. The site will be the location for the proposed Eaglewood Plaza. · The rezoning of a parcel of land, from Business 4 to General Business, located on the comer of Peters Street and Route 114, adjacent to the United Meth- odist Church. The site will be the location for the proposed CVS. · The rezoning of a parcel of land, from Residential 1 to Business 2, located at 1003 Osgood Street. · The rezoning of a parcel of land, from Industrial 3 to Industrial 1, located on Sharpners Pond Road adjacent to the Town Landfill site. The subject par- cel of land is the anticipated site for North Andover Youth Hockey Rink Facility. The Planning Department is also involved in many regional organizations such as the 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 Overvfew The Planning Department reviewed 10 and approved 7 site plan review applications including a 9800 s.f. car wash facility, a 30,808 s.f. business park facility, an 80,000 s.f. retail shopping plaza and a 125,000 s.fi elementary school facility. Commercial Development review increased sig- nificantly from the previous year (see graph below). The Planning Department also reviewed three (3) definitive subdivisions for a total of 33 lots. These sub- divisions varied in size from the two lot subdivision on Saville/Wallace Street to a 29 lot/5 Townhouse subdivision off Chestnut and Rea Street. 24 StaUsUcal. year in review Type of AppUcaUon It of Permits Reviewed It Lots/Square Footage Watershed Special Permit Site Ptan Review Frontage Exception Lots Site Plan Review Waiver Pretiminary Subdivision Definitive Subdivision Common Driveway Access Other Than Frontage Frontage 7 7 tots :10 (6 issued) 307,888 s.f. 1 2 lots I 1 Lot 0 0 3 33 Lots I 1 lot I 1 Lot The Planning Department has continued to work closely with the Community Development Director, Town Manager and Board of Selectman to ensure economic development continues to be a top priority. As seen in the graph below, economic development has continued to rise over the last decade. The Planning Board meets regularly, as needed, and on the first and third Tuesday 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. All interested persons may appear and be heard. Person needing special accommodations and/or those interested in viewing the application materials should contact the North Andover Planning Department at (978) 688-9535. 25 Recreation Department William P. McEvoy, Chairntan Ke[i Bannister ;ohn Orisco[£ ,loan Healey Michael Laorenza Wit[lam McCarthy Barbara Pybus Christopher Rock The year 2003 was the 57th year of activities of the North Andover Recreation Department. Ten band concerts were held on the North Andover Common. The concerts were held on Sunday evenings from 6:00 P.M. to 7:30 June 22 June 29 July 6 July 13 July 20 July 27 August August August August 3 10 17 24 Bay Colony Brass Eddie B. Baker New Liberty Band Inside Straight Country Western Continental Swing Band Russ McQueen Ohedaendler Hofbrau Band Overdrive Four Guys in Tuxes Bob Bachelders Totem Pole Band The concerts are supported in part by a grant from the North Andover Cultural Council. Many Town organiza- tions, clubs, and merchants help with the rest of the budget for concerts. Special events were held on the North Andover Com- mon on Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday mornings beginning at 10:00 ^.M. The shows provided entertainment for young children and their parents. A total of 18 shows were held. All funds for these shows were paid for with money raised from the community as all expenses from the Recreation Department were removed from the budget. July 7 July 9 July l0 Gary the Silent Clown Donna Marie and Her Friends The Amazing Lou--Magic and lllusions July 14 July 16 July 17 July 21 July 22 July 24 July 28 July 30 August 4 August 6 August 11 August 13 August 14 August 16 Dan Grady Marvelous Marionette Medley Scott Kepnes Music and Storytelling B.J. Hickman Magic Show Steve Thomas Magic Show Mike Slattery--The Music Man Keith Johnson--Just for the Fun of It Marcus Gale - Music for Everyone Mike the Haman J the Clown Tod Wellington--Professional Si/ly Person Judy Pancoast T-Bone-Camp Muekalucka The Dan Foley Show Peter O'Malley--The Peter Magic Show In the event of rain the shows were held indoors at the Blaisdell Performance Center at the North Andover Middle School. All these shows are always well attended and we received many letters from parents praising the shows. We also provided pony rides and a train ride for the young children. We held our ice skating program at the Brooks School again. This year being our 45th year of skating, 16 weeks of Sunday night skating were held, every night was well attended. Great fun for young and old alike. Our 2nd, 3rd, and 4th glade basketball program was held again with over 400 boys and girls taking part. This program is under the direction of William McCarthy. All programs were under the direction of Recreation Director William McEvoy, assisted by Proglam Director Keli Bannister. 26 Stevens Hemoda[ Library Arthur Larson, Chair Nartha Salisbury, Treasurer WitUam Hickey, Secretary Wit[iam B. Duffy, ,Ir. E. William Hansen Peter Lafond Mary Et[eh Osgood To the Citizens of North Andover The Trustees of the Stevens Memorial Library here- with present their 95th report, which is for the period Janu- ar3, 1, 2003-December 31, 2003. To the Trustees of Stevens Memorial Library: I hereby submit the 95th report of the Director: In June of 2003 Barbara Philbrick retired after 42 years of dedicated service. Barbara was a wonderful asset and a hidden treasure who helped the library to run at peak effi- ciency. Her competence and efforts on behalf of the library and the community will be remembered and missed. As a result we wanted to be sure her replacement was a worthy successor, hi order to do that the Trustees and the Library Director spent several months preparing, advertising, searching and interviewing many qualified candidates, cul- minating in the hiring of Thomas Madden, formerly Head of Reference at the Sawyer Free Library in Gloucester. We believe that Tom will complement the needs of the library, the town and the staff and will continue the tradition set by our former Assistant Director. We thank Barbara for every- thing she accomplished here in all her years of service. Temporary help, funded by Elder Services of the Mer- rimack Valley, has been a great addition to our library staff. Gerry Page has supported the Reference and Children's Departments in many ways, not the least of which has been "pulling" many of those requested materials for Inter- Library Loan. She also provided invaluable service to the Director in updating and rearranging files (making infor- marion more accessible), keeping correspondence timely and helping to prepare for the new Assistant Director. Our Technology Librarian, Lisa Belfiore, has been busy upgrading and replacing equipment. She reorganized placement of existing PC's to maximize needs in higher traffic areas. The Event Keeper Calendar (purchased at the New England Library Association Conference) was added to our website for easier access to library programs and ac- tivities. A staff development day for Customer Service and Stress Management was designed and implemented. A sys- tem was also created for tracking, updating and maintain- ing an inventory of library hardware, software and licenses Bill Ford, our custodian, continued to provide preven- tive maintenance and upkeep of the building, beyond the regular day to day workload. All bathrooms (staff and public), and areas in the fiction and new periodical stacks were repainted. All exterior wrought iron received protec- tive coatings of paint to prevent resting. Outside stairs were patched and repaired. Shelving was moved and added to the Children's work area to provide for better workflow. Hardware and plumbing fixtures were repaired and re- placed. The Children's Room (Marina, Susan, Donna and Lisa) provided special monthly book displays which included seasonal items, special events and authors birthdays. Sea- sonal and other special handouts were prepared and avail- able on an on-going basis. Regular programming included Mother Goose Time (birth-2 years) attended by 90 to 100 children each month; Toddler Time (2-3 ~ years) with 150 to 175 children in attendance each month; Monthly Read- ing Clubs (and a special one for Mothers and childi'en) with small, participant friendly attendance; a special event for Moms and children from the "Mother Connection". Travel packs continue to be a favorite and are designed with a specific use and child in mind. Some are created for those traveling or on vacation while others are for children who are ill. All programs and special "packs" are done to encourage children to enjoy reading! The Reference Staff, as usual, spent many hours preparing for and providing materials to acconu'nodate students and their school summer reading lists. Addie, Ginny, Brooks and Betsy also spent many hours weeding, shifting and moving the non-ficrion collection to meet our ever growing challenge for space. New books were recom- mended for purchase to supplement the collection and to replace outdated, discarded materials. Displays of mated- als on current topics and issues of the day are provided on an on-going basis. During tax season, the Reference staff requests Federal and State Income tax materials for our pa- trons, a time-consuming but very important service for us to provide to our residents. Our Circulation Staff (Carol, Karen, Sally & Ellen) answered all your calls (we have too many to count!), pro- vided over 4,000 new and replacement library cards, called you for over 14,000 requested items (and sent out an equal number of Inter-Library Loans to those in other libraries), displayed new books and audio materials to catch your eye, reserved and checked out those always popular mu- seum passes (sponsored by the Friends); booked the Meet- ing Room over 600 times; prepared and processed our 197 27 popular museum passes (sponsored by the Friends); booked the Meeting Room over 600 times; prepared and processed our 197 magazine subscriptions (some come weekly and some monthly!!); and even with all that work (and there's always more) they greeted you with a smile and a few words to brighten your day! (At least we hoped we did!) Technical Services (they are the ones who process all of our new materials) added over 3,100 items for adults, while discarding almost 2500 books and other outdated items. Special thanks go to Maura Deems (and Barbara Philbrick) for ordering, receiving and processing all of those materials in a very timely manner. Many went out the very same day they are received allowing many of you access to materials literally "hot off the press"! And not to be forgotten--a big thank you to our Pages, our volunteers and our Friends of the Library, all of whom make our lives easier which in turn helps us to do a bet- ter job for our patrons. The Friends have provided us with Museum Passes (the Women's Club has co-sponsored the MFA), programs, monies and materials for the Children's Room and spent an extraordinary amount of time organiz- ing, setting up, running and cleaning up after their 2 annual book sales. Thirty plus volunteers put in a phenomenal mount of hours to make everything nm smoothly and help you find just the right books and materials (sounds a lot like our staff)/Their efforts pay off in supplementing what we can offer over and above the support we get from the town (for which we are also very grateful). Overall our Circulation increased by 7%. Borrowing of videos and audio books(especially for all of our commut- ers) jumped by 16%. Over 4400 people received library cards last year an increase of 17%. Inter-library loans increased by 25%. Attendance in the library was up by 3% during those 3,217 hours we were open (788 of those hours are after 5 P.M.) Our staff answered over 11,000 ref- erenee questions for you. The Children's Room held 170 programs attended by 3300 children and over 1000 adults attend 81 programs. Hits on our web page climbed by 22% from 31,656 to 40,442. And almost 23,000 of our patrons took advantage of our 16 computers. We thank you for checking us out! Without your support we could not do our jobs. We appreciate that support and hope to continue serv- ing you to the best of our ability. Respectfully submitted, Sue Ellen Holmes, Director Ubran~ StaUsUcs 1998 FY99 FYO0 FYO1 FY02 FY03 Acquisitions 4502 5010 Circulation 174,539 170,308 Reserves 3345 2537 Museum Passes 867 810 IIL's Sent 2527 2887 ILL's Received 2594 2864 Reference Questions 18,201 16,252 Programs Offered 290 319 Program Attendance 5762 6149 Library Usage 162,312 163,456 Meeting Room(s) Usage 599 683 Hours Open 3341 # of Library Card Holders 22,532 Ay. Weekly Computer Use Home Page Hits 5368 4301 5,453 5152 183,855 189,165 201,106 216,641 3181 5682 10,477 15,715 833 771 613 534 3039 5215 10,369 14,737 2990 5068 10,098 14,251 10,571 ll,961 12,803 11,476 304 294 299 251 6209 6121 5,705 4382 168,881 166,821 177,427 182,750 605 615 581 617 3352 3229 3,199 3217 23,285 24,379 25,155 26,598 200 264 441 31,656 40,442 During the year 2003 the library, and its staff, con- tinued to provide excellent service to the townspeople of North Andover as evidenced by the upward trend in our usage. The Board of Trustees thanks the staff for their hard work and efforts on behalf of all our patrons. The Board of Trustees wishes to thank Harold Dushame for his latest gift to the Carrie Millar Dushame Memorial Fund. We appreciate Harold's thoughtfulness in remembering his mother and the library in this very special way. This gift, and all those funds overseen by the Board, allows us to provide special materials, programs and equipment to benefit the library, our patrons and the community. 28 STEVENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY Endowment Fund Income Account ActivRy - 7/1/02 to 6/30/03 Endowment Fund Income Balance - 7/1/02 $1,078.78 Receipts From Endowment Fund From Phillips Fund Total Receipts $12,000.00 $12,000.00 $12,000.00 Expenditures Books & Periodicals Building Maintenance Furniture & Equipment Programs Miscellaneous Bank Service Charges Total Expenditures Ending Balance - 6/30/03 $7,122.32 $2,727.30 $580.00 $790.53 $575.13 $195.57 $11,990.85 ($11,990.85) $1,087.93 STEVENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY Copier Fund Account Activity - 7/1/02 to 6/30/03 Copier Fund Balance - 7/1/02 $6,035.43 Receipts Adult Copier Children's Room Copier Computer Printouts Total Receipts $3,501.55 $1,275.92 $1,110.25 $5,887.72 $5,887.72 Expenditures Total Expenditures Ending Balance - 6/30/03 $6,973.45 ($6,973.45) $4,949.70 29 STEVENS t4EMORTAL L~BRARY Spedal Gifts Fund Account Activity - 7/1/02 to 6/30/03 Special Gifts Fund Balance - 7/1/02 Receipts Special Gifts $3,836.00 Grants $2,585.00 Memorial Contributions $2,061.79 Lost Books $1,349.76 Other $551.48 Interest $54.63 $21,024.01 Total Receipts $10,438.66 $10,438.66 Expenditures Books $6,001.44 Programs $4,288.20 Other $507.30 Bank Service Chaxges $217.53 Total Expenditures Ending Balance - 6/30/03 $11,014.47 ($11,014.47) $20,448.20 FJdefity Investments Portfolio Valuation Value as of June 30, 2003 Funds Historical Value $305,055.82 Present VaLue Charles Whitney Davis Fund Phillips Fund Berrian Fund Elizabeth P. Stevens Fund NathanieVEliz. P. Stevens Fund Dale Stevens Fund Anne Bradstreet Fund M.T Stevens, Abbot Stevens Mary O. Tyler Stevens & Reynolds Carrie Millar Dushame Mem. Fund Total $10,000.00 $22,296.22 $2,550.00 $5,685.63 $1,000.00 $2,229.65 $10,000.00 $22,296.22 $25,000.00 $55,740.71 $13,500.00 $30,099.86 $1,500.00 $3,344.33 $61,682.81 $137,530.14 $125,232.81 $279,222.76 $30,000.00 $25,833.19 $155,232.81 $305,055.82 3O Veterans' Services North Andover-Boxford District Edward V. MitcheLL Director of Veterans' Services Per Chapter 115 of the General Laws, the Town of North Andover re-appointed Edward V. Mitchell to the position of District Director of Veterans Services, on May 2003 for an additional three-year term ending June 30, 2006. The Department o f Veterans ' Services is to advocate on behalf of all the Commonwealth's Veterans and provide them Mth quality support services and to direct an emer- gency financial assistance program for those Veterans and their dependents who are in need of benefits and services. In 1946, the Selectmen of the Towns of North Andover and Boxford voted to form a district and appointed a Dis- tfict Director of Veterans' Services to carry out the provi- sions of Chapter 115 of the General Laws. The Veterans Service Officer (V SO) is located at the North Andover Se- nior 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 ^.M. to 4:00 (978) 682-6378 or for urgent matters, call (978) 807-7286, or e-mail us at subvetagent@aol.com *If necessary the V SO will make home visits. Services Provided as Directed by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts · 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 Veterans Cmn- etery · Gold Star Mothers & Fathers Annuities · Blue Star Service Banners · Civil Service Employment & Housing 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 EnroUment & Prescription plan · V.A. Work Study Allowance Program All of these programs are subject to eligibility accord- ing to State and Federal Guidelines. Accomptishments · Per MGL 115 Section 11. Boxford's apportionment of expenses was reduced by 6% on the basis of the recent population census. · Established office hours with the Boxford Council On Aging, first Wednesday of each month. · Conducted joint services with the Towns of Boxford & Andover in commemorating the 50* Anuiversary of the Korean War Armistice Day. · Sponsored Town Selectmen at the annual Red Cross Salute to Veterans Breakfast Honoring Women in uniform. The Veterans Service Officer conducted in- formative lecture at Senior Center Men's Breakfast, VFW and the American Legion and coordinated ser- vices in recognition of Memorial Day, Patriot Day and Veterans Day. · Established the North Andover Americanism Award, presented to Lt. Col. Harold Dushame, US Air Force (Ret) and Eagle Scout Daniel Wilkinson. Expenditures The Veterans Services salary and office expenses total $42,512.00. The Town of North Andover apportionment for salary and office expenses total $32,904.29. An ad- ditional $60,000.00 was paid out for emergency financial assistance with 75% being reimbursed by the Common- wealth of Massachusetts. North Andover/Boxford Veterans Services District Board Members Edward V. Mitchell, Director of Veterans Services Alan Benson, Boxford Town Manager Mark Rees, North Andover Town Manager - 31 Youth Services Department Thomas Burkardt, Chairman Peter Breen Dave Sharp Jack Shaw, Vice Chairman Carrie Crouch Rick Gorman, Executive Director www. nayouth.com The Youth Services, under the direction of Rick Got- man, 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 2003 the Youth Services served over 3,200 youth. The full-time staff consists of Rick Gorman, Executive Director, Wendy Manus, Adventure/RecreationM Coordi- nator, and Chris Bevilacqua, Social Programs Coordinator. Our support Services Coordinator position is presently vacant. The Joseph N. Herman Youth Center has now been open for three and a half years. The state of the art facility is open six days a week and is geared toward middle and high school aged youth. On Saturday afternoons 4th and 5~ graders visit the building for three hours. The Recreation Department also runs its Saturday Morning Basketball Program at the center. We presently have a membership of over 1,000 youth. The center is home for all of the Youth Services Programs. A $75.00 yearly membership is charged, but no child is ever turned away due to inability to pay. During 2003 the staff consisted of college interns, student office aides, program leaders and coordinators, as well as over 100 volunteers who donated at least two hours a month. Without this kind of volunteering and support, Youth Services could not give the quality 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 Biking · Adventure Leaders Rock Climbing · Open Rock Climbing Gym · Down East Adventure · Maniac · Adventure Field Trips · Land/Rock/Water · NAYS Outing Club · Wilderness Connections NAYS Ropes Course Our Ropes Course is a set of carefully constructed ele- ments 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 · Young Men's Group · High School Girls' Group · Middle School Girls' Group · Youth Trackh~g and Outreach · Parents Awareness Programs · Holiday Gift Drive · Thanksgiving Drive · Crisis Interventkon · Information and Referral Services · 24-Hour Emergency Response · Job Bank · Family Mediation Services Collaboration Programs · Habitat for Humanity · Crossroads Program · Town and School Committees · Leadership Conference Soda[/Recreation Programs · Annual Carnival ' ?~ and 8t~ Grade TEENCO · 6~ Grade TEENCO · Youth Concert Series · 3 on 3 Basketball Tournament · Fall Flag Football · Summer Basketball League · Annum Wiffleball Tournament · Youth Center Classes · Skateboard Park Committee · Black Knights Basketball Program · Annual Lip Sync Contest · Drum Line · Skateboard Lessons · Cooking Classes 32 · Grand Stand · Skateboard Trips · Battle of Bands · Celtics Games · End of School Celebration Cookout Court-Related Programs · Juvenile Diversion · Cormnunity Services · Scared Straight Program · Information and Referral Student-Run Programs · Youth Council · TEENCO Dance Committee · TA.C.K.L.E. · Give Back · Skateboard Committee · Concert Cormnittee · Intergenerational Committee · Habitat for Humanity Special Programs · Wilderness Connection · Diversity Week · Walk for Youth · Youth Center Fundraiser · Youth Appreciation Day · Community Awards Presentation North Andover FJetds Committee The Youth Services Executive Director chairs the Towns Field Committee, which allocates field permits, develops policy and works on long range planning as it relates to field use. Stevens Pond The Youth Services operates Stevens Pond for the resi- dents of North Andover. Lake Cochlchewick--North Andover's drinking water supply. CPA funded watershed open space acquisition of Carter Hill in 2001 and Half Mile Hill in 2002. 33 DIVISION OF PUBLIC SAFETY Emergency Management John .1. Coco, Director Co-Depubj Directors: Richard M. StanLey, PoUce Chief WitUam V. DoLan, Fire Chief Jeffrey J. Coco, Deputy Director Richard C. Boettcher, Commanding Officer Auxi[iany PoLice WiLLiam Hastings, Communications OffJceF Winter of 2003 was one of thc coldest in the last de- cade. Records were broken for cold during this reporting period. Also, we had mom snow this year than any other recent year and records were also broken for snowfalls. Based on the rains and snowfalls we are finally out of the Drought situation which bedeviled us throughout 2002 and early 2003. The Communications RACES group con- tinued updating of Mobile EOC, installing comnmnica- tions equipment which will allow us to communicate with ail local departments including Police Fire, and DPW. We will also have the capability to communicate directly with MEMA during emergencies and if need be via amateur ra- dio links anywhere in the U.S. New antenna was procured and installed on the Boston Hill repeater. Now we enjoy close to 100% communica- tions throughout the whole community based on Holt and Boston hill repeaters. We regret to report that one of our staunch Emergency Management staff Officers, Mr. Robert Crosby passed away in March of 2003. Bob could always be counted on to support any emergency operation that befell our com- munity. He will be sorely missed. During September 2003 our RACES Communica- tors, Auxiliary police as well as Emergency Management Staff personnel including Police, Fire and other town department volunteers again supported an annual event, the Merrimack Valley Elders Walk for life through North Andover. This annual event is supported heartily by many Merrimack Valley residents and is a source of revenue for the Merrimack Valley elders. This event was successfully completed without incident. Our RACES communicators continue to support monthly communications tests with MEMA to maintain communications proficiency and readiness in event of emergencies. We were awarded an All Hazards Emergency Operations Plan (EOP) grant for $7,000 in May 2003. Our RACES Commtmications cadre welcome the fol- lowing individuals as newcomers to our group: Mr. William Hastings, RACES Communications Officer, Mr. David Lipson, Mr. Adam Zimmer, Mr. Brian Lambert, Mr. Timo~ thy MacDonald, Mr. Steve Tessler, and Mr. Robert Wilson. The only two old standby's are Mr. Leonard Somers, and the undersigned. Plans are underway to update the existing communications equipment and Repeaters, install com- munications in the mobile EOC (old Fire Dept. Ambulance) which would allow communications with local Police, Fire and Highway departments as well as MEMA, FEMA and State agencies. We hope to procure and install this new communications equipment capable of sustaining the town under any emergencies that may befall us. To support the move of the Emergency Management EOC to the basement of the Fire Department in the near future, we are studying the installation of new antennae on the tower located on the tool of the Town building as well as the update of the various antennas and coaxial cables which have been installed for upwards of 20 Years. We contracted to have wallboard installed in the basement of the Main Street Fire Station. We made arrangements for the Greater Lawrence Vocational school to paint the floors and walls preparatory to installation of the modular partitioning. However, we will be unable to complete this effort until the Contractor working on the upgrade of the town building completes the work sometime in June 2004 and we can take over the basement area he is presently oc- cupying. We are happy with our communications links at both the Boston Hill and Holt Hill repeaters. A new antenna was purchased and installed on Boston Hill for our main repeater. We thank Mr. Benjamin Farnum for his contin- ued support allowing us the use of Boston Hill for one of the repeaters and we are indebted to Andover Emergency Management director/Police Chief for his allowing the in- stallation of our antenna on the Holt Hill tower and locat- ing of our alternate repeater in the Holt Hill communica- tions area in Andover. The RACES and Auxiliary Police as well as the Emer- gency Management Senior staff contribute countless hours of voluntary services to the town in support of any events that may require communications coverage or crowd control. We are planning on adding an additional four Auxiliary police to our cadre during 2003 to bring it up to strength. 34 We continue to recruit RACES communicators holding valid Radio Amateur Licenses from the Federal Conm~u- nications Commission (FCC). We are also on the lookout for volunteers to join our Auxiliary Police group. Auxiliary Police candidates must be over the age of 21 and able to pass a background investigation conducted by our local police department. All town residents meeting this criteria are eligible to apply regardless of race, sex or creed. Inter- ested individuals may contact the undersigned at any time. As usual our thanks to the many town boards and departments including Town Manager, Mr. Mark Rees, the Finance Board, Honorable Board of Selectmen, Po- lice, Fire, and Highway departments who can always be depended on to support our efforts including all MEMA exercises and real emergencies that may arise. My per- sonal thanks to my Deputy Jeff Coco and the Emergency Management Senior Staff for always being available when needed. Also Mr. William Hastings and the RACES com- municators, Sgt. Richard Boettcher and the Auxiliary Police for all the voluntary services they provide to our community. I greatly appreciate your support. Fire Department William V. Do[an, Fire Chief Mission Statement The North Andover Fire Department is an organiza- tion dedicated to the protection and preservation of life and propexty through aggressive fire suppression, fire prevention, emergency medical services, public education, hazardous materials control and containment, the mitiga- tion of other disasters, natural and manmade, and to be of assistance to the public. Report of the Rte Department Activity Responses January 1, 2003 to December 31, 2003 Fire and Rescue Ambulance responses Fire prevention Code Compliance Inspections conducted by the Fire Prevention Office Open burning permits issued 15 ,lanuary to May 1, 2003 3780 2,528 671 750 Revenue Fire Prevention Permits AmbuLance service Fire ALarm Service Fees: Total Revenue $26,691 $571,210' $19,800 $617,701 *(as of ] Februa~, 2003--biLLs for December in process) Total Estimated DoLlar Loss from Structural Fires Total Estimated Do[tar Loss from Vehide Fires $623,100 $39,200 2003 Overview Firefighter Len White retired on April 13 having served with the fire department for almost 32 years. Deputy Fire Chief Edward Morgan retired November 12 after having served with the fire department 30 years the last five of which were in the capacity of Deputy Fire Chief. In August Engine 1 was involved in a roll over acci- dent on Rte. 495. Firefighter Dave Ford has spent months recovering from injuries from the accident. The depart- ment had received approval at the May Town Meeting to replace Ladder 1 and reassign the "Quint-pumper/ladder truck to Station 1 and purchase a new Engine for Station 2. As a result of the accident and with the approval of special Town Meeting and the insurance payment from Engine a replacement for Engine 1, which is identical to the truck for Station 2 is on order. We are expected to take delivery of both trucks this summer. We are working with the Town Hall renovation com- mittee to insure that present and future needs and use of the Main St. fire station included in the renovation work to eliminate duplication of effort in the future for access and heating. Our ability to serve the public would be impossible without your continued support. 35 Po[ice Department Richard M. Stanley, Chief of Police During fiscal year 2003 the police department has continued to be an active participant, as it has in the past, in school safety, traffic management, and community out- reach programs and most importantly has diligently pur- sued the safety of the community through increased patrols of the Town's infrastructure. Specifically the Department conducted security semi- nars for banks and other businesses, has continued the child fingerprint program which provides parents with a record of their child if the child is lost or missing. The po- lice department has also actively worked with the school system providing teens with information on teen dating violence, diversity and domestic violence. The police department has issued portable radios to all schools which provide direct access to the police in the event of a school emergency. The School Resource Officer program is in full operation in which two Officers, Jay Staude and Tracy Castiglione share duties at the schools. They have sponsored intramural sports, conducted school assemblies on contemporary subjects, have provided emer- gency response training to all other officers, have conduct- ed peer leadership programs. School Resource Officers have also conducted student police academies and Rape Aggression Defense (RAD) programs for women. In ad- dition we maintain victim assistance programs for abused women, drug free zones around schools, crime hotlines, bicycle patrols, and fingerprinting programs for youth. Traffic safety has been a priority for 2003. Our traffic safety unit held special events and seminars that include driving programs for the elderly, school bus safety pro- grams and has keyed in on trash truck route enforcement as well as enforcement and educational programs designed to reduce accidents within the community. The traffic safe- ty unit continues to evaluate mad and intersection designs offering recommendations for changes to improve the ever increasing traffic flow. 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 parmership 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. CRIMINAL CHARGES 2003 Type of Offense Assault and Battery Assault and Battery on Police Officer Assault and Battery on Public Employee Assault and Battery w/Dangerous Weapon Abuse Prevention Order, Violate Alcohol From Open Container in MV Assault Assault to Maim Assault with Dangerous Weapon Attempt to Commit Crime Breaking and Entering BB Gun/Air Rifle, Minor Possess Burglarious Instrument, Possess Burglary, Armed and Assault Check Fraud/Forgery Conspiracy Conspiracy to Violate Cont. Subst. Law Contribute to Deliquency of Child Credit Card Fraud Dangerous Weapon School Grounds, Carry 83 11 2 16 12 3 11 1 13 1 19 2 3 l 18 1 1 11 5 Dangerous Weapon Carry Deface Property(Tagging) Destruction of Property Disguise to Obstruct Justice Disorderly Conduct Distribution of Class A Substance Distribution of Class B Substance Disturbing the Peace Enticement of Child Under Age 16 Explosives, Throw/Place/Explode Fire Alarm, False Fireworks, Possess Unlawful Forgery of Document Fugitive From Jusfce Identify Self, MV Operator Refuse Indecent A&B on Person 14 or Over Infernal Machine, Possess Larceny Leaving the Scene of Accident License, Suspended/Revoked/Oper MV w/o 2 17 29 7 26 1 2 3 3 1 4 2 1 3 7 1 5 57 11 73 36 License, Exhibit Anothers Liquor, sold to/possessed by under 21 Marked Lanes Violation Motor Vehicle, Larceny of Motor Vehicle, Malicious Damage to Municipal By-Law Violation Negligent Operation of Motor Vehicle Noisy and Disorderly House, Keep OUI Drags OUI Liquor Police Officer, Impersonate Possession Class A Substance Possession Class B Substance Possession Class D Substance Possession Class E Substance Poss. Of Controlled Subs. Intent to Dist. Possession Hypodermic Needle Prostitute, Solicit for Prostitute, Keep House of Receiving Stolen Property Reckless Operation of Motor Vehicle Resisting Arrest 3 17 31 1 6 1 6 3 1 61 1 1 5 24 2 3 12 1 1 16 6 14 School, Disturb School, Fail Send Child to Sex Offender Fail to Register Sexual Conduct for Fee Shoplifting Speeding Stop for Police, Fail to Threat to Commit Crime Trespass Use MV ~qithout Authority Utter False Instrument Uttering a False Prescription Warrant Arrests Wiretap, Unlawful Witness, Intimidate Other Motor Vehicle Charges Total Complaints Issued Total Adult Arrests Adult Summons/Hearings Juvenile Arrests/Summons/Heatings 1 1 1 1 105 22 6 11 11 2 7 2 143 2 5 147 1118 381 289 105 CITATIONS Type of Offense Crosswalk Violation Defective Equipment Failure to Stop for Police Failure to Yield Improper Left Turn Miscellaneous Motor Vehicle Violations No Inspection Slicker Number Plate Violation License Violation 3 34 5 25 17 270 710 102 198 Operation of Unregistered Motor Vehicle Passing Violation Red Light/Stop-Sign Violation Registration Not in Possession Seat Belt Violation/Child Restraint Violation Speeding Vio of State Highway Signal/Sign/Marking Total Citations 156 144 506 54 240 1426 15 3904 DZVZSZON OF PUBLIC WORKS Division of Public Works 3. Wi[Uam Hmurciak P.E., Director Water Suppty & Distribution--FY 2003 Them were installed in FY 2003, 10,750 feet of twelve- inch water main, and 2,230 feet of eight-inch water main. Also installed were 21 twelve-inch, 13 eight-inch, and 40 six-inch gate valves, 2 eight-inch and 1 six-inch check valves, along with 39 fire hydrants. The water distribution system now consists of 140.87miles of main pipe; 6 twelve- inch, 2 eight-inch, and 1 six-inch check valves; 4 twelve- inch altitude valves; 5 twenty-four-inch butterfly valves; 509 twelve-inch, 4 ten-inch, 974 eight-inch, 1762 six-inch, and 4 four-inch gate valves; with 1364 public hydrants. Size of Pipe Length of Pipe (Inches) (Feet) 24 1917 12 258,394 10 7615 8 376,583 6 97,897 4 1260 3 160 There were installed in 2002-2003, either wholly or partially, 72 water services. Nine fire hydrants broken off by cars and plows were replaced and 27 water main or leaks were repaired. Hydrants were inspected, repaired, and painted where necessary. Hydrant flow testing was conducted throughout town to determine system pressures and hydrant flow rates. As part of the town's ongoing rehabilitation program to replace old, unlined and undersized water mains, Deletizia, Inc., replaced water mains on sections of Osgood Street, Sutton Street, and South Bradford Street. Prior to water main replacement, hydrant flow testing had revealed inad- equate flow for tire protection on these streets. After water main replacement, hydrant flow testing greatly surpassed minimum hydrant flow requirements. A new water main was also installed on a section of Forest Street, between Jerad Place to house #263 Forest Street, thereby providing town water and hydrants for the first time in this location. RM Pacella, Inc. replaced water main on Great Pond Road from Bonny Lane to the North Pump Station. This new water main provides the additional benefit of complet- 38 ing a large loop in the water distribution system by con- necting to surrounding water mains of equal size. A contract for the Sutton Hill Booster Pump Station was awarded to Bay State Regional Contractors. Comple- tion of the station is expected in FY 04, and will raise water pressure and hydrant flow rates on Sutton Hill Road, Kara Drive, Lisa Lane, Appledore Lane, Sutton Place, San- dra Lane, Kieran Road, Heath Road and Heath Circle. The town's next water main project includes the installation of new water mains to expand the area affected by the Sutton Hill Booster Pump Station. Severe drought conditions continued during the last half of 2002. An odd/even water ban was established on September 6, 2002 and was lifted at the end of December when Lake Cochickewick recovered to 10% below normal levels. The Lake receded to its lowest elevation for the season on November 6, 2002 at 107.7 feet above sea level. The elevation was the lowest reading recorded since 1949. The combination of heavy snow pack and greater than av- erage rainfall eliminated the drought in the spring of 2003. The lake elevation increased four feet in March and April and was at maximum elevation on May 1, 2003. Drinking Water Treatment Plant, Pumping Stations and PotabLe Water Storage FaciLiUes On May 8, 2003 the North Andover Water Treatment Plant won an award from the state for excellence in "eh~ suring the delivery of clean, safe drinking water" to the residents of North Andover. This achievement placed us in the top 10% of public water systems in the state for our ability to meet and exceed all federal and state regulations along with conducting many non-regulated activities to help promote quality drinking water in our town. Also in May the water treatment plant received an award from the Massachusetts Dental Society for the twelfth year in a row. This award is for maintaining excel- lence" in providing community water fluoridation as a recognized scientific public health measure in the preven- tion of dental decay". In June the water department sent out 11,555 educa- tional water quality reports to all residents of North Ando- ver to keep the public informed and educated about such subjects as, "Our Source", "How is My Water Treated", "What's in Our Drinking Water", and "Gardening Do's and Don'ts" and most importantly, "The Drought of 2002". Thanks to everyone's efforts in conservation we managed to reduce our usage approximately 16 million gallons in 2003. Tours were given throughout the year to schoolchildren to help them with projects on such subjects as "Water Con- servation" and "Water Treatment" and" The History of the Lake" along with helping many local college students with "Process Control" and "Design" of water treatment plants. As an increase in security, awareness levels were am- plified in many aspects especially at the treatment plant, reservoirs, standpipe and water booster pumping stations. Signs were also posted in town buildings asking the citi- zens to be more aware and report any suspicious activities. The Bear Hill and Sutton Hill storage tanks were inspected internally by certified professional divers and found to be intact with little to no sediment accumulation on bottom or sides. A 6' high chain link fence surrounding the entire Bradford Stand pipe was installed for security reasons. Barbed wire was installed on the chain link fence surrounding Sutton Hill storage tank grounds. At the Water Treatment Plant, spray down systems were installed on (3) more Sedimentation Basins. This spray down system has proved to work excellent in remov- ing all of the sludge adhered to sidewalls and entrapping systems within its pilot sed basin. Staff safety has been increased since the need to enter these basins has been reduced considerably. A new transfer switch installed to the emergency power generator at the Plant to replace one damage due to major electrical failure. Sample lines from various process waters throughout the Plant to the lab were replumbed from waste to flow to the beginning of the treat- ment facility to recycle that water. In doing so roughly 2.2 million gals of water per year is being conserved. Carbon Filters 2 & 4 were fitted with 49,000 lbs of virgin Granular Activated Carbon (GAC) each for a total cost of $56,000. Filtration sand was also added to replenish sand back to design levels. These 2 filters cleaned a total of 967.2 mil- ]ion gallons of water over a 4-year period. 39 Cross ConneR'on Control Program (COOP) Eighteen additional backflow prevention devices were found, tested and registered with the Town and MA State bringing the total number up to 406 backflow prevention devices. These devices protect against contaminated wa- ter going backwards into our potable water distribution system. The Town has also begun survey, inspection and correction of residential cross connections due to improper lawn irrigation and home fire fighting systems installa- tions. SEWAGE COLLECTION & TREATMENT FY 2003 In North Andover, sewage is designed to flow in three divisions: The East Side Drainage Area with its trunk sew- er 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 Cen- tral 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 80.41 miles of sewers in the North Andover Sewerage Sys- temwith5035 house connections. Size of Sewers Length ofSewem (Inches) (Feet) 36 440 30 5461 27 4171 24 16,933 20 9547 18 23,992 15 2889 12 36,920 10 10,267 8 232,005 6 82,154 A contract to replace a portion of the East Side Trunk Sewer was awarded to P. Gioioso & Sons of Hyde Park, MA. P Gioioso & Sons started work in the Town Easement at North Andover Mills off High Street. Work continued within easements along the B&M Railroad to Walker Road In FY04, P. Gioioso will continue to install the new trunk sewer in Walker Road to Route 125, where a connection will be made to the existing trunk sewer at East Water Street, The replacement of the East Side Sewer satisfies a component of the Town's Consent Order with the Depart- ment of Environmental Protection. Two sewer extension projects, Phase 4A and 3D, were awarded to RM Pacella of Plainville, MA. The Phase 4A Sewer Project includes Great Pond Road, Osgood Street, Marblefidge Road and Abbott Street. The Phase 3D Sewer Project includes Dale Street from South Bradford Street to Winter Street. Both projects will help to protect Lake Cochichewick by the elimination of septic systems in the lake's watershed. Sewer Pump Stations (5P$) The Town also acquired the ownership of (4) more sewer pump stations (Boston Hill, Forest View, Campbell Rd and Saile Way) from private developers. This brings the total number of Town owned sewer pump stations up to 18, which are all maintained by the Town's sewer main- tenance crew. Sotid Waste CottecUon and Disposat Waste management of New Hampshke completed thc second year of the current contract for collection and trans- pomation of solid waste. A total of 11,285 tons of solid waste was delivered to the Wheelebrator Facility on Hold Road in FY03. The total was 485 tons greater than FY02, an increase of 4.5%. RecycUng A total of 1863 tons of paper, glass, tin, aluminum and plastic were recycled in FY03. The total was 160 tons greater than FY02 an increase of 9.4%. The Town received grants from the Mass Recycling Incentive Program for $6,750.00 and funding of $9,000.00 for Business Recy- cling Technical Assistance. The funds and assistance were used to assess the recycling needs of local businesses and implement a business recycling program. Three hundred thirty-five (335) residents participated in two household hazardous waste days conducted by Clean Harbors. The DPW continued to provide bi-weekly cuff>side 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 brush cleanup and Christmas tree pickup were also conducted in The Solid Waste Advisory Committee continued activi- ties and programs to promote and enhance recycling. The Committee was formally established and recognized as an 8 member committee by the Board of Selectmen. The Committee is developing recommendation to the Select- men that would result in cost savings to the Town through reduction in trash generated and or an increase in the rate of recycling. Street Maintenance The following streets were wholly or partially recon- structed and repaved in FY 2003: Abbott St., Bacon Ave., Bay State Rd., Boston St., Bunkerhill St., Chestnut St,, Martin Ave., and Sullivan St. The following streets were wholly or partially resurfaced; Bradstreet Rd., Dale St., 4O Douglas Rd., Forest St., Main St., Middlesex St., Mill Rd,, Osgood St., Park Way, Poor St., Tavern Rd. and Wood Lane. Sidewalks were constructed on Abbott Street and Foxwood Drive. 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 system of underdrains was installed on Fox- wood Drive to eliminate groundwater exfiltrafion. A total of 270 catch basins were cleaned by machine or by hand. Roadside lawn damage due to snow plowing opera- tions was repaired in April. Over 20 miles of roadside brush was cut. Approximately 60 lanes miles of centerline and sideline and all crosswalks were repainted. 280 Lane miles of roadway were swept of winter sand. The Town is administrating and coordinating the plan- ning and design along with the electric, telephone and cable utilities for a project in the Old Center to replace all the overhead wires to underground. The design of the Old Center Roadway Reconstruction Project is ongoing and under review by the Mass Highway Department. Forestry & Tree Maintenance Our skyworker bucket truck was active in FY03. A to- tal of 280 trees were pruned, 14 were removed and 5 new trees were planted. 2200 Christmas trees were chipped in January and a large amount of brush was chipped during the curbside spring cleanup conducted in April. Our tree department crews worked with the various Committees in many ways throughout the year: Christmas lights were put up in the Old Center Common as well as the downtown area which made for a wonderful and fes- tive display, flags were put up along Mass. Ave and Main Street for the 4~" of July celebration and veterans day, and wreaths were hung along these same streets for the Christ- mas holiday. Pl~y~lround Maintenance The playground system consists of Grogan's Field, 4.7 acres; Drummond Field, 5.0 acres; American Legion Beach, 1.4 acres; Carl Thomas Playground, 4.7 acres; Ap- lin 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 two soccer fields off Sharpners Pond Road were again improved and maintained this season thanks to the North Andover Soccer Association. The two new fields at the Foster Farm property are substantially complete and ready for the fall athletic season. 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 installed at all playgrounds and the bath- ing beach. All benches were repaired and replaced at the playgrounds as needed. Sand was spread over the bathing beach at Stevens Pond to improve the swiunning area. ~rks & Schoot Grounds Maintenance The parks area consists of the Center Conunon, 8.l acres; training grounds, 1.9 acres; Memorial Park, 2.7 acres; Old Burying Ground, 1 acre; Historical Society Plot; Farrington Burying Grounds; and 20 small plots at street intersections - a total of 15 acres. 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 Afidnson 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 fields were maintained for compefitive school events and for youth and adult athletic events. The Booster Club provided funding for improvements to the Hayes Stadium field and the practice football field. 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. Enjoy nature on Carter HiLL (:PA funded project--2001 DIVISION OF COMMUNITY SERVICES Affirmative Action Program The Town of North Andover Affirmative Action Of- fice is responsible for monitoring, reviewing, and assisting the Town Manager in the implementation of the Town of North Andover Affirmative Action Program and mak- ing quarterly progress reports to the Town Manager, the Community Development Director, and the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. This program con- sists of four (4) plans, as follows: 1. 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 ActiviUes Program · Assisted the Town Manager by reviewing with a sign- off, applications, requisitions, and establishing an eli- gible list. · Prepare quarterly applicant flow data, promotions, separations data. · Notify vacancy announcements for minority/female outreach and review the Town's workforce for avail- ability of qualified women and minorities for the posi- tion. · Advertise positions in the local newspaper, regional newspaper, and periodicals serving minority communi- ties. · Prepare quarterly reports for the Town Manager and Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. · Assist in implementation of Affirmative Action Pro- grams. · Attend various state conferences for update on Equal Employment Opportunity/Affirmative Action Laws. Contract Compliance and Minori~/Women's Business Enterprise Program · Meet on a regular basis with the North Andover Affir- mative Action Consultant. · Orientation and update on contract compliance regula- tions 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 busi- ness enterprise report in preparation for submitting to Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination and the Town Manager. · Semi-annual assessment and evaluation of the com- munities 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 Managen · Make necessary adjustments in the semi-annual assess- ment and evaluation of the contract awards activities performance in order to comply with the Minority/ Women's Business Enterprise contract compliance plan requkements per Town and Massachusetts Com- mission Against Discrimination Agreements. · Preparation of annual review and update for all other Minority/Woman's Business Enterprise programs ad- ministrated by the Town. Fair Housing Plan and Fair Housing Committee · The Fair Housing Committee continues to be coordi- nated by the Division of Community Development and Services. · The Town of Noah Andover is an active participant in the HOME Consortium. · The Town continues to work on a regional approach toward providing aftbrdable housing options for North Andover. 44 Commission on Disabitity Issues ,}ames Lyons, Chairperson Nancy Murphy, Co-Chairperson Richard Catino, Treasurer Mark Walker, Clerk Donald Stewart, Selectman Karen Bureau Barbara Currier, Longest Commission Member This year, The North Andover Commission on Disabil- ities (NACDI) has once again made great advancements this year toward ensuring that the civil rights of people with all types of disabilities are met. Commissioners have provided technical assistance, access surveys, community education, trainings, meetings, and other activities to assist with ensuring that the Town increases its compliance with The Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA), The Massa- chusetts Architectural Access Barriers (AAB) 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 buik according to the ac- cess codes. When violations have been found, the owners have been informed. Thus, the necessary changes could be made before the construction or renovation was com- pleted 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 all businesses which request Victual- lers licenses have installed Designated Accessible Parking (DAP) Spaces, with appropriator 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 De- paxtment and the North Andover Commission on Disabil- ity Issues have successfully continued their partnership to address the growing concern over the misuse of ac- cessible parking spaces designated for the use of persons with disabilities. Under the volunteer North Andover Accessible Parking Patrol Program, specifically desig- nated members of the North Andover Commission on Disability now use 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 De- partment (NAPD) Safety Officer then inspects the photo- graph and affidavit, and, if appropriate, sends a copy of the photo, a parking ticket, and a letter of explanation to the violator. A quorum was achieved at ail of our meetings this yeax. We have met with guest speakers including: Town Clerk, Joyce Bradshaw, Department of Public Works Di- rector, Bill Hmurciak, Building Department Director Bob Nicetta, Lawrence Eagle Tribune, and North Andover Citi- zen reporters, representatives from local businesses, build- ers, news media, architects, and others. We are currently designing a Web site for the commission. We attended one Selectman's, and the one Town meeting. We have met with parents who have children in the North Andover School System; residents who have requested more accessible parking on stxeets; We have significantly increased our outreach and exposure in the news media, and the com- munity this year. Some of the recommendations we have made for improvements which 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, acquir- ing 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. This years accomplishments 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 activi- ties which are provided at town hall. Work on the project is progressing well. The impact of the project will be complete barrier re- moval 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 ex- cellent partnership and spirit of cooperation the Commis- sion 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 in- creased their awareness of, and commitment to providing equal access opportunities for everyone! The Commission would especially like to acknowledge the efforts, energies, etc. that were given by the owners of the Yale Street properties, who installed a new side- walk, and accessible curb ramps on High Street, The own- ers at A&M Appliances, site on Main Street, who installed an access ramp, The Town Clerk's Office who made a polling sites more accessible, and others. Their investment and understanding are greatly appreciated by many of us here in North Andover. Other exemplary business owners this year included Manzi Realty, and others who installed a ramp, 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. There are many issues which we plan to address. For example, we are planning a 2-day training conference on the ADA for next spring 2004. Those who complete the training will be certified by the state. We welcome all interested people to come to our meetings and forums. We look forward to completion of the Town Hall renovation project, Come to our meetings, share your knowledge and energy with a highly motivated group. We plan to continue educating citizens of North Ando- vet 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 en- countered such as getting into a store with stairs or even a high threshold, going along sidewalks which are cluttered, cars blocking sidewalk cut always, 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. £onctusion We meet on the fourth Thursday of each month in the conference room of the Stevens Memorial Library at 6:30 t,.~. We have had and will continue to have very informa- tive 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. We can be reached through the Town Clerk's office at (978) 688- 9501. All persons interested in learning more about the Com- mission, The ADA or any other disability related issues are welcome to come to our meetings which are held the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:30 at the Library. We currently have one vacancy, so If you are interested in the Commission, please call Jim, or Karen Robertson at The Town Manager's Office. North Andover Housing Authority 3oanne Comefford, Executive Director Wi[Liam McEvoy, Chairman Anna O'Connor, Treasurer Helen Soucy, Vice Chair Louise Craw[ey, Assistant Treasurer Paul GitEgan, 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 55th annual report for fiscal year ending September 30, 2003. This report has been prepared in ac- cordance with Chapter 12lB of the General Laws of Mas- sachusetts, which govern housing authorities. During the past year, the Authority provided low rent subsidized arfits 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 Bingham Way Foulds Terrace 40 units of elderly/disabled 42 units of elderly/disabled 52 units of elderly/disabled O'Connor Heights Veteran's Housing Ashland Street 20 units of elderly/disabled 10 units congregate housing 24 two and three bedroom fam- ily units 2 three bedroom family units Federatty funded McCabe Court Morkeski Meadows 45 units of elderly/disabled 60 units of elderly/disabled In addition to owned units, the Authority also admin- isters rental subsidy programs thxough the use of Federal and State funds. These programs are designed to provide a subsidy for housing to eligible low-income families and el- derly individuals. The Authority currently administers 133 Section 8 Housing Choice Vouchers and 5 Mass Rental Vouchers (MRVP). 46 The Authority offers the Family Self-Sufficiency pro- gram (FSS) to those individuals participating in the Sec- tion 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. FSS is a HUD funded social service program that is implemented through Housing Authorities. The program provides guidance and support to low-income families, helping them to reach their goal of self-sufficiency. FSS offers case-management services, assistance with resume writing, interviewing skills, job search, transportation, education, and job train- lng. Some of the recent achievements of the FSS program include: Escrow Account Prograra A unique feature of the FSS program is the escrow savings account that is available to working families. The escrow account offers program participants a way to save money as their income increases. Through this ac- count, many families have been able to purchase their own homes. Fleet Bank Loan Program - In 2000, a group of FSS Coordinators (North Andover HA, Boston HA, Methuen HA, and Shrewsbury HA) realized that their clients often have financial needs that could derail their goal of attaining self-sufficiency. Fleet Bank and Consumer Credit Counseling Service were asked to collaborate in developing a special- ized loan program that meets the needs of this high-risk population. The Fleet FSS Loan Program was launched in February 2002 and thus far has generated well over 100 loans totaling more than $500,000. Loans are being used for transportation, debt consolidation, credit rehabilitation, and emer- gency expenses of FSS program participants. · Three prestigious awards - The FSS program was acknowledged with the 2003 NAHRO Award of Ex- cellence in Program Innovation, the New England Regional Council NAHRO 2003 Award of Excel- lence, and the 2003 NAHRO National Award of Merit in Program Innovation. All housing administered by the Authority is subject to the following income limits: State/Federal' 1 person household $40,250 2 46,0OO 3 51,750 4 57,500 5 62,100 6 66,700 7 71,300 8 or more 75,900 The State minimum age requirement for elderly is 60, handicapped or disabled. The Federal minimum age re- quirement is 62, handicapped or disabled. The minimum head of household age for family housing is 18 or oven Neither program has an asset limit. Income from assets is added to total income and that must remain within the above thresholds. North Andover residents receive a pref- erence for these programs. 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 our continuous efforts to provide adequate af- fordable housing for the residents of North Andover. Witness historic preservation come alive soon at the historic Town Hall. CPA funded project--2003 47 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT School Committee Dan Murphy, Chair It is the collective goal of your School Committee to provide North Andover students with an excellent educa- tion. To this end, the School Committee continuously as- sesses information from our administration that allows us to work with the Town and its residents toward achieving our goals of providing a top-notch education for all of our students. Throughout this past year, we were provided various statistical analyses from Dr. Allen and Dr. Binkney re- garding our students' overall performance on the MCAS exams. We asked the administration to provide us with: (1) a snapshot of where we are now; (2) compare it with previ- ous results; and (3) a game plan for improving our scores. We did not limit our inquiry to MCAS results. We also asked that the administration provide us with results from other data, including other standardized testing and any other performance data. While most of the results that we saw were positive, it was clear to the administration and to the Committee that results can be better. There is unanimity among the Committee that, as a whole, our teachers and administrators are performing at exemplary levels. Accordingly, Noah Andover residents are getting an enormous bargain for the dollars they spend educating their children. Simply put, the vast majority of teachers and administrators in our system are committed to quality education for your children. They care about your kids. While our students' overall performance measures well against school systems spending similar amounts of money per pupil, there is no question that where communi- ties are spending more, students are getting a higher qual- ity of education. Simply put, more money means, among other things, better student-teacher ratios, more updated textbooks, computer hardware and software that permits parents to track students' classroom work and to assist stu- dents in their homework, This past year, we have aggressively worked with the Town's financial task force to determine where we should be spending to perform at the top revel Last spring we asked the Superintendent to provide us with a budget that would permit our educators to do what they believe is necessary to make us a top-notch performing system. That budget has been submitted to the task force. In summary, the dollars requested simply put North Andover in line with the state average on a per pupil basis. We have also worked cooperatively with the Town on an audit of our schools. Phase I of the audit addressed ac- countability of school spending. The auditors found that the controls and operations in place in North Andover were impeccable. Phase II of the audit is currently being performed and will focus on the performance of North An- dover students against other students in similarly situated communities. It is our philosophy that the children of North Andover can perform as well as any children anywhere in the state or nation. We will continue to expect excellence from our teachers and administration. In order to expect excellence, we as a community need to provide financial support. Money is ~ the answer to all issues. A moderate level of funding to provide our school system with the tools it needs to accomplish our goals is necessary. We appreciate your continued support. Superintendent of Schoots Wi[tiara E. At[en, Ed.D., Superintendent I am pleased to report on the state of the North Ando- ver Public Schools for the 2002-2003 school year in this my last Annual Report as Superintendent of Schools. A number of things were begun and accomplished over the past year; much remains to be done. The school year began with an unanticipated increase in the student body at North Andover High School. The enrollees were absorbed into the student body at some cost to class size. As you will see later in this report, North Andover High School, under the leadership of Principal Susan Nicholson, is well 48 along in their preparation for the opening of the new North Andover High School during the next school year. The North Andover Middle School has seen a steady and consistent growth in the student body. At the same time we have been able to provide the program necessary to meet the diverse needs of early adolescents. The report of Lou Reste, Principal of North Andover Middle School, which follows outlines the progress faculty and staff con- tinue to make in meeting the needs of the student body. On the elementary school level, our enrollments have remained steady, and student performance has continued to improve. The results of the Massachusetts Assessment System (test) have shown steady improvement. We were particularly pleased this year with the progress made on the 3~ grade reading test. Elsewhere in this report are the annual reports of the elementary school building prin- cipals, as well as the Principal of the Early Childhood Center, which portray a range of activities that have been undertaken over the course of the past year. What follows are the reports of the Assistant Superinten- dent, Director of Management Services, Principals and the Directors. As you read these reports, you will, I hope, get a sense of the extraordinary efforts that are being made to pro- vide a high quality educational program for our children. Curriculum and Instruction Ronatd H. Binkney, E.D. Curriculum, instruction and assessment continue to dominate North Andover's professional development program. There is an increased focus on using alternative forms of assessment to better determine where students are as learners. This ensures that students are challenged at ever), level of instmcfion, including our brightest students. Administrators and teachers have been analyzing MCAS test scores. Principals have organized teams to develop a Plan of Action for improving student performance on the State assessment. Other forms of assessment have been ex- amined. For example, high school students have performed well on SATs and AP exams. Teachers continue to explore ways to integrate technol- ogy throughout the curriculum and create more opportuni- ties for students to use technology. The primary focus has been on determining the common set of experiences that students need at each grade level. Teachers are getting bet- ter at being able to identify the specific skills that students need to develop competencies, particularly in reading, writing and computation. Our VES (Virtual Education Space) Facilitator, Debo- rah Collura continued in a full-time position this past year. Mrs. Collura helped facilitate and guide the expansion and utilization of technology into the classroom. Her area of concentration was mathematics. Overall, teachers' use of technology continued to improve. For example, our profes- sional staff now goes on line to evaluate each district-pro- vided professional development activity. The data is then tabulated and analyzed so that we have immediate feed- back about our professional development activities. The District's professional development theme last year was "learning styles," This has been reflected some- what differently in three ~ade spans; namely, (1) the Literacy Collaborative through Lesley University in kin- dergarten through grade 5; (2) Differentiated Instruction in grades 6 through 8; and, (3) "Research for Better Teach- ing: The Skillful Teacher" in grades 9 through 12. This long-term investment in professional development is yield- ing positive results. 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 tbeir writing; they are finding their own voice, and test scores are beginning to demon- strate evidence of this improvement. Our District has devoted a considerable amount of attention and effort to the "No Child Left Behind Act of 2001." We are moving deliberately to make sure we achieve the five goals of the grant: (1) Students will be proficient in math and English/Language Arts; (2) Limited English students will become proficient in reading; (3) All teachers will be highly qualified; (4) All schools will be safe and drug free; and (5) All students will graduate from high school. Principals and teachers have been examining test data, distributed by the Massachusetts Department of Education, so they can make recommendations that will improve student learning. Test taking has increased in our classrooms, as teachers work to improve students' test-taking skills. Standardized testing can provide valuable information about how well students are performing. Teachers recognize how impor- tant it is for a student's score on a standardized test to be an accurate reflection of the student's ability. On-line learning and distance learning for our profes- sional staff continued to accelerate. A large percentage of our teachers take graduate level courses or attend work- shops to improve their competencies. Teachers have been busy working on their own teacher State re-certification. There is a strong commitment among teachers and the Dis- trict to ensure that our staff remains among the most highly qualified 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 coor- dinated through Lesley University. This long-term profes- sional development is expected to yield high dividends in helping students achieve higher gains as readers and writers. We are in Phase Four of this ambitious program. Already, the District has evidence that powerful student learning is occurring. We continue to seek additional grant funding to sup- port our professional development needs. Our teachers re- 49 main deeply committed to challenging themselves so that improved students learning and understanding continues. Bradstmet Earty Childhood Center The Bmdstreet Early Childhood Center had an aver- age enrollment of 312 students as all kindergarten students were again housed at the school. There were 14 sessions of kindergarten, reduced from 15 in 2001-2002, with an average class size of 22.5. We welcomed Mary McManus back from leave to teach half-time kindergarten, speech and language therapist Angelique Cochran as a long-term substitute for Kathryn Diehli, Anita Aronson as occupa- tional therapist, and Ann Grabowski as art teacher. When Principal Kathleen Callagy needed to take medical leave from August through November, Assistant Principal Karen Brown and Acting Principal Deborah Collura very effec- tively assumed administrative responsibilities. The School Council, staff, and the Improvement Plan focused on several goals: curriculum, instruction, and as- sessment. Kindergarten screening was completed in lune of 2002, and results were very helpful in planning for classroom placement and insmtction. Systemwide assess- ments in math were implemented. Intensive training and coaching in the Lesley Literacy Collahorative, led by Lit- eracy Coordinator Karen Brown and the leadership team, resulted in significant growth in instructional techniques in each classroom. Writers Workshop techniques were further refined and the Workboard management system and guided reading were introduced and implemented. The PTO pur- chased a book binding system, which was used to improve abilities to publish student writing. Data collection in language arts and math was enhanced to include reading benchmarks for early kindergarten and end of year as well as portfolios in math. The School Council and staff began planning to meet the requirements of the No Child Left Behind legislation and to work to begin at the kindergarten level to imple- ment further strategies and supports that will help insure that all students make maximum progress. We used trained parent Literacy Volunteers and a Foster Grandparent vol- unteer to work with classroom teachers to reinforce skills for students who straggled with skills. Staff developed a summer packet of activities that was sent home with each student. We will continue to explore initiatives to enhance student performance and growth in the coming school year. A strong focus on Health and Safety was evident this year. The School Council and PTO worked hard to advo- cate for a new security system to monitor entrance to the school, and it was installed in late fall. The video system allows the school to keep all doors locked and the office to monitor visitors as they enter the school. Staff, visitors, and volunteers sign in and out and wear identifying badg- es. Student pick up procedures were altered to improve safety. CORI checks were completed on all volunteers. A sprinkler system will be installed during the summer of 2003. The school also implemented the new systemwide food and health safety policy and the school nurses devel- oped a brochure describing procedures for dealing with food allergies. With reductions in staff necessitated by budget con- straints, classroom space became available at the Atkinson School. Thus the possibility of full-day kindergarten has become a reality and plans are to offer three kindergar- ten classes, supported by parent pain tuition, at Atkinson School in September. Also, two half-time kindergarten classes of students in the Atkinson district will move to that school in September. We welcome this opportunity to expand options for parents and kindergarten students. The 2002-2003 school year was one of great progress in many areas. Atkinson Elementary School Bette Ann £oyte, Principal Learning was rampant in the Atkinson Community this year. Our Literacy Coordinators, Graceann Remmes and Susan Baylies, delivered 40 hours of professional develop- ment to the faculty during this third phase of the Literacy Collaborative at Lesley University. They also spent un- counted hours coaching their colleagues on the Literacy methods, techniques, procedures, and strategies that were being introduced. This coaching aspect of the program is the feature that distinguishes this work from other forms of professional development. Teachers have regular contact with a learned colleague who guides them in their support of students. As the year progressed, students learned more about Writing Workshop, which was introduced last year. They examined, discussed, and used the latest research-based techniques for advancing students through a leveled col- lection of readers. Children of immensely varying abilities were able to learn at an appropriate level of challenge. Teachers also learned ways to individualize and chart spelling, grammar, and mechanics of writing so that each child would see recognizable progress. Of course, there must also be assessment. Teachers learned local and quick scoring techniques; they also used nationally standardized measures that are recorded and analyzed at Ohio State University before being returned to us for use with indi- viduai children and for making adaptations to our program. The most important part of this adventnre, however, is the children. We teach reading so that children will choose to read. We teach writing so that children will choose to write. We have numerous, unsolicited testimonials from parents who are openly delighted that their children do just that. It isn't universal yet, but the stage is set. As summer approached, we wanted to be certain that every child had opportunities to continue learning. We established the first ever Atkinson Summer Camp with the hope of attracting children of varying ability levels. We offered full and partial scholarships thanks to the notable benevolence of the North Andover Rotary Club. Forty children spent four weeks having solid learning experienc- es in small, personalized groups. Parents reported that their children eagerly began the day and were filled with school- based stories at the end of the day. For the staff, it was evi- dence of our primary goal being realized: to teach reading and writing so that children would understand their value, choosing to do both in order to accomplish other goals. Them were many other occasions that marked our sue- cessful year. We added Young Artists' Night in addition to Young Authors' Night. There was a Family Picnic and Holiday Social just for family fun. We helped the com- munity with a food drive and a winter coat collection that was commendable. We lost our computer lab in order to create space for another classroom, but added two "rolling labs" - holding laptop computers and a printer - so that the lab could come to the students rather than the other way around. This allowed students to publish many more of their writing pieces and to use carefully planned Intemet sites for quality research. New staff were introduced as well. Karen Antczak and Patricia Brady joined the 4~ grade team; Daniel SturIevant rounded out the 5~ grade team; and Ann Boudreau added her own dimension to the 2nd grade team. In addition, Joy O'Connor - who had filled in as a substitute Special Edu- cation teacher at the end of last year, was hired as a perma- nent member of our Special Education staff. Paula Jacobs joined us as Special Educator to the 3rd and 4~h grade stu- dents. In addition, Erin Cournoyer and Stephauie Doherty taught half time in grades 2 and 4 so that Ms. Remmes and Mrs. Baylies could act as Literacy Coach for their colleagues during that half of their day. Michaela Blaney became popular very quickly as our Physical Education/ Health instructor because of the non-competitive games that she introduced. Last, but not least, Jane Williams joined our staff of noon attendants, a group of people who supervise the children at lunch and perform clerical tasks that assist the teachers. With the full complexity of this year of learning and development for all, we are optimistic about the future of our students and energized to make wonderful things hap- pen for them. There is never a time that quality educators stand still for to do so is essentially to live in the past. FrankUn Etementary School. PameLa Lathrop, Principal The Franklin School opened on Wednesday, August 28, 2002 with 320 students enrolled in grades one through five and five classrooms of preschool serving 85 young chil- dren. There were three classrooms at each grade level with an average class size of 22, the exception being fifth grade where the class size remained at an average of 26 for the entire year. It was the first year for the principal, Pmnela Lathrop. The students, parents, and staff worked diligently to create a supportive and caring school community. New staff members this year included Peggy O'Grady as a long-term substitute in first grade, Ellen Boutilier in grade three, Jeannette Powers joined us as a guidance counselor, and Mary Ann Lodde as a Reading Recovery teacher. All of these teachers did an excellent job with their students and proved to be excellent additions to our profes- sional staff. The year ended with one retirement: Gladys Hajjar. 'The Franklin School mission statements reads: The Franklin Elementary School is an involved community that promotes life-long learning and good citizenship with a curriculum that encourages excellence and meets individual student needs. The dedicated staff works hard to prove that statement every day. The teachers are comnfitted to provid- ing sound and challenging experiences for all children. The students performed well in their daily work and on mandated tests. One hundred percent of our third graders passed the Reading MCAS in the spring. Fifty-five stu- dents were assessed. Nine students scored a perfect score of 40. The average score was 35. Grade four MCAS results will be released in the fall of 2003. Past test data showed math was an area where we needed to improve. Teachers met regularly by grade-level teams to review curriculum, share information and materials, and discuss appropriate instmctional practices to meet the needs of all students. The Franklin School Council met monthly beginning in August to review school wide policies and to analyze and refine the School Improvement Plan. The members for the 2002-2003 included parents: Paul Ferguson, Sue O'Brien (co-chair), Mira Ten'anova, Catherine Rogers, Lynne Scott, and Karen Trowbridge; staff members: Pame- la Lathrop (co-chair, principal), Mary Lou Connors (pre- school), Erin Caffrey (grade one), Julie Faye (grade three), Ellen Boutilier (grade three), and Lisa Robar (music); and community member: Debbie Fullford. The Franklin School Improvement plan has four ma- jor goal areas, which include literacy, techunlogy, math, science and social studies. As a result of the School Im- provement Plan and in keeping with district initiatives, teaching and learning expanded. Teacher Mary Ann Lodde participated in a yearlong Uraining as a Reading Recovery teacher. The past school year sixteen first graders were provided with Reading Recovery support. Two teachers, Denise Colman (grade one) and Carol O'Neill (grade four) served as Literacy Coordinators and received their training from Lesley University. The teachers at both the primary and intermediate levels worked tirelessly to implement the Lesley University Literacy Collaborative. This new initiative involved extensive professional development. All classroom teachers were involved in 40 hours of pro- fessional development in order to insure complete imple- mentation of the new initiatives. New science materials were purchased to offer the hands on approach to leanfing. Teachers used rubrics and authentic assessments to deter- mine student achievement. Math portfolios were kept for every student in every grade. Assessments were adminis- tered for each unit and scored with rubrics. A math check- list was created for each grade level that included all of the skills as outlined in the Massachusetts State Frameworks. The Franklin School took steps into the future of technology. Each teacher received a new laptop computer as his or her teacher station, funded through the Capital Improvement Plan. Apple, Inc. provided training for teach- ers and Anne Bate, instructional technology facilitator, provided follow up training. The Franklin School also acquired thirty new laptops for the students to share. These laptops are spilt into two mobile computer labs that are used within the classroom. Other new equipment included digital photo and video equipment, a wireless system, and a scanner. Students have begun to use technology in small groups in the classroom. This new system will allow more time to use technology in a meaningful way. The PTO has been very active and supportive under the direction of co-presidents Katie Vozeolas and Deena Zimmerman. The PTO funded programs, supported class- rooms, coordinated and published the Monday Minutes and the Franklin Flyer. An extensive list of PTO activi- ties included the Welcome Back Picnic, Donut Days, Holiday Social, Spring Auction, Math Superstars, Book Fair, Yearbook, Family Picnic, Special Occasion Books, Fund-raising, Fun-Run, Community Involvement, and the Enrichment Programs. Due to the budget situation the Franklin School relied heavily on the support of the PTO to fund mini-grants. Fro mini grants bring numerous pro- grams and events to Franklin, including; Fitness Finders, Feel Good Bags, Music in Motion, Project Alliance, Mister Magnet, and Origami. The Noah Andover Enrichment Council provided as- semblies and programs at every grade level that expanded students' school experiences. The Franklin School held its first Showcase of the Arts. Students sang, danced, and performed gymnastics for parents and schoolmates. Each student also prepared one piece of artwork with an artist statement for display. All who attended enjoyed the perfor- mances and artwork. Community Involvement activities throughout the year encouraged the participation of Frank- lin students and families in helping others. Our Veteran's Day breakfast honored local Veterans. Students and staff collected coats and personal care items and provided Thanksgiving dinners to area families in need. A penny drive was held to raise money for Leukemia patients. The fifth graders made and sold pink ribbons for Breast Cancer research and patriotic ribbons for USO care packages. A second grade student ran a change drive for a homeless shelter. The Franklin Community continues to reach be- yond the school walls to affect others positively. The Franklin School is a wonderful place to be and a credit to the hard work and dedication of the staff, stu- dents, and parents. Kittr~dge ELementary School Joan Shea-Desmond, Ed.D., Principal Overview I am pleased to file my third annual report as Principal of Kittredge Elementary School. This academic year began with very few changes in staffing. Mrs. Joanne Coleman joined us as a half-time math/science teacher in first grade and Mrs. Marsha Mc- Manus joined us as a half-time math/science teacher in fifth grade. Our new half-time Reading Recovery teacher this past year has been Joanne Simpson. During the 2002-2003 academic year, our total popu- lation 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 aver- ages were as follows: Grade 1 21/22 students Grade 2 18/19 students Grade 3 17/18 students Grade 4 18 students Grade 5 19 students Recent results of standardized test scores on MCAS tests and data collected through tests necessary for partici- pation in the Lesley Literacy Collaborative indicate strong academic gains in English/Language Arts as well as Math- ematics. It appears that small-class size is one factor im- pacting the academic gains made by students at Kittredge. School Council This past year members of the Kittredge School Coun- cil included staff members Kerr O'Donoghue, Angela Jermings, and Doris Mason; parents Leslie Young-Lemire, Kim Mollica, and Kristen Huberdeau; community member Laura 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 educationalprograrn 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 proficien- cy for the entire Kittredge School Conununity. 52 Educational Programs As we analyzed our instructional outcomes, the fol- lowing progress and accomplishments were noted, thereby advancing our educational programs: · Advancement of the coaching model in literacy for all teachers · Intensive staff development for all staff in English/ Language Arts · Completion of Phase 3 of the Lesley University Lit- eracy Collaborative · Moderate gains noted on MCAS scores in English/ Language Arts · Moderate gains noted on MCAS scores in Math- ematics · Continued use of test-preparation materials in grades 3, 4, and 5 This past year, curriculum areas were strengthened by several new activities and programs. Corporate grant funding enabled Kittredge School to offer After-School Science Club activities to fourth-grade children. On a daily basis, students demonstrate hard work and an ex- citement for learning. Our students continue to improve their performance on state-mandated lesfing. Our most exciting academic accomplishments have been in the English/Language Arts area. As of this writing (6/24/03), 97% of our third-grade children scored at the Proficient level on the English/Language Arts MCAS tests admin- istered in April, 2003. It appears that we are beginning to see the fruits of our labor--resulting from the efforts of our teachers and children, as well as our collaboration with Lesley University. As we follow these children through their elementary and middle school years, we will continue to analyze what impact small class size may have had on their learning. School Culture/Parent Involvement This past September, we held our third annual Fam- ily Fun Night. This activity brings together our families and staff and serves to strengthen the collaborative bond that is prevalent at Kittredge. Throughout the year, our parents, staff, and children demonstrated their response and commitment to community service; they participated in our annual Coat Drive, Adopt-A-Family Food Drive, and visited friends at the Greenery. Our social highlight of this year was our Primo Pasta Night where we all enjoyed an evening of fun, food, and conviviality. Our first Winter Skating Social, held in February, provided our Kittredge families another opportunity for an enjoyable social ath- letic event. Under the competent leadership of Jodi Leibowitz and Chris Morrill, the Kittredge PTO continued to be a vital part of our school community. As always, our parents generously donated their time and resources to work as Kittredge partners in the education of their children. One of their most successful endeavors this past year was the Library Rescue Effort. Through the creative, talented, and generous efforts of many parents, our library received many book donations as well as a financial contribution of $4,500 for books. Another successful endeavor was the beautification of our landscape by the Van de Graaf fam- ily. 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 finan- cial contributions and time commitments. In May, our par- ents demonstrated their gratitude through participation in Teacher Appreciation Week. In June, a Volunteer Breakfast was held to thank our wonderful families for their contin- ued support. Our Kittredge Community is very fortunate to be the recipient of such generosity. Technoto§ical Awareness and Proficiency Technology is an integral component of our curriculum and assessment. All staff members communicate daily through e-mail. Report cards are now created electroni- cally by each teacher. Students are encouraged to develop computer research skills using computers in each class- room and in the "mini-lab" housed in our school library. Fifth-grade children also benefited from our new portable wireless lab for curriculum projects. This past year, our part-time librarian, who also serves as our media special- ist, assisted teachers to integrate technology into several cunSculum areas. £hatten§es Because of the loss of portable instructional and work space one year ago, we still encounter many challenges as our class sizes increase. The need for space to store physi- cal education equipment and other items used on a regular basis, as well as space to hold team meetings, and provide out-of-class support for children continues to be an ongo- ing challenge for our school community. Our annual report would not be complete without ac- knowledging 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 John E. McA[eer, Principal The 2002/2003 proved to be a very successful year at the Sargent School. It continues to be an exciting and vi- brant place for our students who continue to be challenged and inspired by dedicated and committed teachers. We welcomed the following new members to our school com- 53 munity: Ms. Melissa Cardoza as a special educator, Mrs. Debi DeRoberto (Grade 4), Mrs. Martha Shelton (Grade 4), and Mrs. Cathy Lee (Grade 4) back from maternity leave. We will miss Mrs. Maumen Roberts and Mrs. Mary Ann Rorke who both retired at the end of the year. We wish them all the best. The Literacy Collaborative initiative continued under the facilitation of Mrs. Deborah Gesing, Mrs. Maureen Fennessy and Mrs. Debi ReRoberto. The Literacy Col- laborative model is a comprehensive instructional teaching model, organized around child-centered language based and process learning as well as research-based methodolo- gies to improve reading, writing and language instruction. The model provides long term professional development and systematic support for classroom teachers. The total student population was approximately six hundred ten (610) students. The numbers were as follows: Grade Class Number of Level Size Classes 1st 21/22 5 2nd 23/24 5 34 23/24 6 4th 25/26 5 5th 23/24 5 The students at the Sargent School continue to per- form well on the state mandated MCAS testing. In grade 3, ninety-four percent (94%) of the students performed in the top range of Proficient for the reading test while the state average was sixty-seven percent (67%). In the fourth grade, seventy-six percent (76%) of the students performed within the Advanced and Proficient levels on the English Language Arts testing which was well above the state av- erage of fifty-four (54%). Both grade levels performed in the top one hundred for the students of their age across the state of Massachusetts. The energy and dedication to learning are evident daily throughout the Sargent School. We are committed to serv- ing the students and the community and truly live by the motto, Where the Seeds of Knowledge are Sown. Thomson Etementary School Nancy 3ukins, Principal The 2002-2003 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 among students, staff and parents. The staff continued to examine ways to improve student learning and the ways we assess that learning. The Thomson School participated in the third year of the Lesley University Literacy Collaborative, enjoying full implementation of the program. Primary and Intermediate Literacy Coordinators Eileen Sharkey and Sarah Harris provided 40 hours of training for the Thomson School teachers as part of the system-wide literacy initiative. We look forward to continued professional development and implementation over the next few years. The Thomson School Community continues to appre- ciate an active and supportive PTO and School Council. The highlights of the year were the Annual Father-Daugh- ter Winter and Valentine Dances, Literacy Day, the Holi- day Fair, the Fun Run, the Book Fair, Pastries for Parents, and a new Read-A-Thon, Walk-A-Thon. The Thomson PTO, along with the other elementary PTOs, supported The North Andover Enrichment Council, which provided a number of special programs for the students. Sandy Gleed, a parent and School Council member, organized a school wide enrichment program, which featured before and after school activities including chess club, Build- ing Structures, and Destination Imagination. Finally, the Thomson School Student Council sponsored a Design a New Logo contest and selected a new Thomson Tiger logo for the school. In closing, I would like to thank all those who contrib- uted to the Thomson School's successful academic school year. North Andover t4iddte School Lou R. Reste, Principat I hereby submit my fourth annual report as Principal of North Andover Middle School for the 2002-2003 school year. Enrottment The enrollment at North Andover Middle School went from 1,078 students on August 28, 2002 to 1,099 students on June 3, 2003. This represented a growth of 21 students during the school year, however, an overall decline of nine (9) students from the previous school year. Anticipated enrollment for the opening of the 2003- 2004 school year is 1,110 students. The incoming sixth grade is up substantially over what was projected. This year's fifth grade enrollment was 353 students on August 28, 2002. The Middle School now has registered 381 stu- dents for the sixth grade. Staffing Three and a half new positions were added to the Mid- dle School for the start of the 2002-2003 school year. With the aide of a grant, two new Paxton-Patterson Technology Labs were created over the summer. Mrs. Ann Barbagallo, formerly teaching Computer Education, helped to create the labs along with Mrs. Sarah Calla, who transferred from the school system's Technology Department. With the elimination of the Title I program, a second Reading consultant position was created. Mrs. Joan Chan- dler was hired for this position. 54 A new Special Education position was created to work with students ~vho have Pervasive Developmental Disorder (PDD). This would include autistic students and those with Asperger's Syndrome. Ms. Kate Flaherty was hired for this position. The School Psychologist position was changed from half time to full time this year with Mrs. Melissa Angland replaced Mrs. Barbara Grondine who retired at the end of last year. The following staff members joined the NAMS staff to replace teachers who retired or left the school: Mrs. Debo- rah Gurry transferred from the Thomson School to teach math in grade seven. Ms. Andrea Fargen joined us as a grade seven Language Arts teacher. There were three new members in the eighth grade: Mrs. Susan Gaff'ny (social studies), Ms. Julianne Shorrock (math), and, Ms. Joanna Werne (science). In the Related Arts Mrs. Marycmz Lopez joined us in Spanish while Ms. Kristan Phelps taught Art. Four staff members retired at the end of the 2002-2003~ school year. They were Mrs. Judith Birtles (sixth grade), Mr. Michael McDonald (Physical Education), Mr. James Sheehan (social studies), and Mrs. Ellyn Spencer (Librar- ian). Due to budget cuts there was a reduction in staff of five positions. These five positions resulted in the laying off of the following staff members: Mr. Alan Somes and Mrs. Marycmz Lopez (Spanish), Ms. Catherine Collins (Library), and Mr. John MacArthur (Band and General Music.) Action PLan North Andover Middle School students continued to make progress on the MCAS Tests. Results from the Spring 2002 tests were reported in the fall. Sixth graders were tested in the area of mathematics, seventh graders took the English/Language Arts and Long Composition, while eighth graders were tested in mathematics, History and Social Studies, and Science. The eighth grade Science scores were not reported out by the DOE. Sixth grade MCAS Mathematics had an average score of 240 versus 235 for the State average. Eighteen per- cent (18%) of NAMS sixth graders fell in the Advanced category while thirty-five pement (35%) were Proficient. This compares favorably with the State average of thirteen (13%) and twenty-eight (28%) respectfully. Percentages increased by four percent (4%) in the Advanced category and three percent (3%) in the Proficient. Seventh graders did well on the MCAS ELA and Long Composition Tests. Twelve percent (12%) fell in the Advanced category while sixty-nine percent (69%) were Proficient. The State averages were nine percent (9%) Advanced category and fifty-five percent (55%) Proficient. Increases of two percent (2%) were noted in both the Ad- vanced and Proficient categories. Only three percent (3%) of NAMS seventh graders received a score in the Warning category. Eight grade Mathematic scores were up slightly from the year before and significantly higher than the State aver- age. Seventeen percent (17%) of NAMS students scored in the Advanced category as opposed to one percent (1%) at the State level. Thirty-four percent (34%) scored in the Proficient range as opposed to twenty-three percent (23%) at the State level. History and Social Studies again continued to be the weakest area both at NAMS and at the State level. Only one percent (1%) of NAMS students scored in the Ad- vance category. This was the same percent at the State level. NAMS students did make significant gains in the Proficient category, however, going from eight percent (8%) on the 2001 test to sixteen percent (16%) with the 2002 results. The Department of Education has also ap- proved a new set of frameworks in the area of History and Social Science which will go into effect for the 2003-2004 school year. The Department of Education also released the School and District Cycle 1I Performance Ratings. These ratings are compiled every two years and are referred to as the baseline proficiency index. Baseline performance deter- mines the amount of change per year, on average, that a school must make to achieve the goals of the "No Child Left Behind Act". North Andover Middle School was rated as performing "Very High" in the area of English Language Arts and improvement was "On Target". Math- ematics performance was rated as "Moderate" while the improvement was also "On Target". The Essential Skills Program (ESP) continued under the direction of Mr. Jack Scheld. This program provides remediation for the MCAS test for targeted fifth, sixth and seventh grade students. The program is funded through a grant and is held both during the school year in an after- noon program, and during the summer. NAMS staff continued to administer writing bench- marks and prompts, identifying writing exemplars at all grade level, assessing all writing and continuing with a pre and post assessment. NAMS staff continued with a two year program of staff development in the area of Differen- tiated Instruction. Two new programs were instituted this year. Tfie first was Technology Education which replaced Computer Edu- cation in the curriculum. Two Paxton-Patterson Technol- ogy Labs were purchased through a grant, installed over the summer, and were operational for the beginning of the school year. All NAMS students cycled through a variety of modules including computer aided drafting (CAD), graphics and animation, flight, robotics, structural engi- neering, video production, laser technology, and virtual architecture. This course became one of the most popular in the school. The other program emerged as a result of our need to provide students who have Pervasive Developmental Dis- order (PDD). This includes students with autism and those with Asperger's Syndrome. This Special Education pro- gram proved to be extremely successful in its first full year. NAMS also conducted a successful "After-Hours" pro- gram this year. Under the direction of Mr. Steven Wrigley, all students were eligible to be involved in a variety of after school programs from 2:00 to 4:00 P.M. The Andover Y.M.C.A. again operated their after school program, "After The Bell". This student paid program runs from 2:00 to 6:00 P.M. The annual "Wilderness" program for sixth graders, run jointly by NAMS staff and the NA Youth Center, again proved effective in transitioning students to the Middle School. The annual "Crossroads" program for seventh graders completed it's fifth year at Merrimack College in March. Again, we said goodbye to an outstanding group of eighth graders. Three hundred and seventy-nine students graduated on June 16th. This represents the largest class to pass through North Andover Middle School. At this writ- ing only forty-eight students were scheduled to attend a high school other than North Andover. This would mark the largest freshman class in the town's history. North Andover High $choot Susan Nicho[son, Pdncipa[ Academic year 2002-2003 had its trials and triumphs. As a community, we mourned the loss of a faculty mem- ber, and also a member of the senior class who perished with his parents in an automobile accident. The budget shortfall at the state level fomed us to wrestle with serious curriculum cuts across the board, weighing the impact of eliminating positions, and in some cases, entire programs, with the needs of our students. The ultimate loss of five teaching positions, as opposed to the original figure of 9.6 positions, was a relief, but will still present challenges in September as we renew our commitment to offer our students an excellent educational experience with limited resources. The on-going task of reviewing, revising, and refining our Mission Statement will be a priority this sum- mer, as will reflective analysis of our standardized test scores. We are proud of our collective achievements and will continue to organize around a resolve to improve stu- dent achievement at all levels. The members of the Class of 2003 made substantial gains on college placement tests last year, raising the school's average SAT scores to their highest level in 14 years. The Class of 2003 scored higher on the Scholastic Aptitude Test and Advanced Placement (AP) exams than students in recent years. On the SAT, they scored higher than students in every senior class since 1990. On the SAT, the average scores of 535 out of 800 on the verbal section and 544 on math place North Andover well above the state average of 516 on the verbal and 522 on the math. The Building Project has progressed ahead of schedule and under budget in spite of the record snowfall this past winter. There were lengthy meetings with the architects on technology, flooring, and color schemes. It has been a laborious, exciting process. Several groups from within the school community as well as from the community at large have had the opportunity to tour the constmction site this year. Reaction has been consistently positive. Our new high school is state-of-the-art beautiful. It is a reflection of the values, the spirit, and the pride of the community. We are planning for a smooth transition to the new facility, tentatively projected for February of 2004. Graduation, the culminating ceremony for our seniors, was laden with emotion. This year a bagpiper led the pro- cession. The hauntingly somber notes provided an appro- priate background as two hundred fifty-two seniors, garbed in black and red gowns, filed into the fieldhouse. There were thoughts of a fallen classmate, the parting sentiments of an exchange student who had spent the year study- ing at NAHS, and the strong probability that the Class of 2003 might very well have the distinction of being the last graduating class from a building that has conducted commencement ceremonies for some thirty years. Eighty of our students were awarded an impressive $712,000 in scholarship money, exclusive of financial aid. Reports in- dicate that 75% of NAHS graduates of the Class of 2003 have been accepted to four year colleges, 15% will be at- tending two year colleges, while the remaining 10% have revealed plans to enter the military or the work force upon graduation. The following academic distinctions are duly noted: · One of our seniors was recognized as a National Merit Finalist and was, in fact, awarded a National Merit Scholarship. Eight additional NAHS students were declared Commended Students in the 2003 National Merit Scholarship Program. · The NAHS chapter of the National Honor Society inducted 35 new member this year. · A member of the Class of 2003 scored above the 90th percentile in the National German Examination sponsored by the American Association of Teachers of German. · One of our distinguished seniors received a Certifi- cate of Commendation in the Math department's 39th Olympiad Competition, ranking 196th in the State of Massachusetts. · Ten members of the NAHS Science and Engineer- ing team competed in the 6th annual National Ocean Science Bowl. They also competed in the Northeast Science Bowl at Brown University in Providence, earning a Third Place finish. 56 · Five of our civic-minded freshmen organized one of thc largest clothing drives in Lazarus House history. · The foreign language department at NAHS boasted the most successful German Exchange to date. In October, 35 German students and their teach- ers spent 2 weeks in our community, and then, 20 of our students and 3 faculty members traveled to Bonn in April to complete the exchange. The pro- posed Costa Rican Exchange did not materialize this academic year, but remains a future goal, · North Andover High School hosted the GLEC Inter- scholastic Spanish Bowl this spring. · Two of our outstanding juniors represented North Andover in the National Council of Teachers of English Essay Contest. · Two members of the junior class attended the Northeast Young Writers Conference held at Mid- dlebury College in May. · NAHS was proud to send two members of the Class of 2004 to a journalism conference held at Tufts University. · The North Andover High School Odyssey of the Mind team attended the World Finals at Iowa State University in May. The team represented the State of Massachusetts at this global tournament. · Four of our students each earned a select index score of 200 or above on the 2002 PSAT/NMSQT They are anrong the 50,000 highest-scoring partici- pants of over one million program entrants. · As a result of regional meets, the NAHS Math Team was invited to participate in the State Meets. · NAHS placed 1st in the Atlantic-Pacific Competi- tion, a mathematics competition for level 1 and level 0 students. · Since the inception of the Edward Brooke Massa- chusetts Commission Against Discrimination Essay Competition, NAHS has distinguished itself, and this year was no exception. Five of our students placed in the Top 10 category, and two of the five each received one of the 1st Prize scholarships. · The Board of Directors of the Coca-Cola Schol- ars Foundation nominated one of our seniors as a semifinalist in the 2002-2003 Coca-Cola Scholars program for her ongoing commitment to volunteer service. A certificate signed by President George W. Bush and a commemorative pin were awarded. · Sixteen of our students were honored at a special luncheon at the North Andover Country Club for earning all A's every marking term. · We are proud to announce that all of our students passed the MCAS, with the exception of one stu- dent who came within two points of passing. The status of that student is under appeal. · Seven NAHS faculty members have been recog- nized for educational excellence by Who's Who Among American Teachers. A member of the science department achieved Na- tional Board certification, becoming one of only 358 such teachers in the State of Massachusetts. A social studies teacher at NAHS was recognized for his ability and dedication as a sports official at the Manchester, New Hampshire Union Leader Pa- rade of Champions. After seven years of funding, the Massachusetts Cultural Council can no longer fund Shakespeare and Company. In the fall of 2002, The North Ando- ver Drama Guild Friends was formed with a stated mission to support and encourage all theatre and drama-related activities. Through their efforts and the commitment of the English department, we were able to continue to bring the expertise of profes- sional touring companies to the drama department at NAHS. This summer, one of our English teachers will be attending a workshop in Lenox, Massachu- setts, sponsored by Shakespeare and Company and the National Council for the Humanities. Six members of our math department, together with two English teachers and four Special Education instructors at NAHS participated in a workshop de- signed to incorporate brain-based learning, manipu- latives, and other strategies to assist students having difficulty with the MCAS. The Scarlet Knights Marching Band scored 3 stars out of 4 at the Massachusetts Instrumental & Choral Conductors Association State Finals. The Wind Ensemble, Symphonic Band, Jazz En- semble, Concert Choir, and Chamber Singers all re- ceived excellent ratings at the Virginia Beach Mega Fest Music Festival. NAHS sent 1 choir mid 1 band student to the Mas- sachusetts Music Educators Association Northeast- ern Junior District Festival. In August of 2001, we made a commitmem to per- sonalize the learning experience for our students. This commitment was the direct result of on-going professional development, focus group discussions, and research. Since that time, we have remained focused on that original goal. This past September, we launched the Pilot Advisory Pro- gram. By all accounts, it has been a successful experiment. The twelve faculty members originally trained in Advisory have been enthusiastic in reporting and recruiting. The result has been heightened interest in participating, and we expect to double our Advisory numbers next academic year. Two years ago we also made a commitment to move toward student-centered learning environments and to pro- vide the staff training necessary to support that goal. Pro- fessional development offerings around Learning Styles ~? and Block Scheduling were plentiful and widely embraced this past school year. We expect to offer similar courses to our staff as our restmctum~g efforts unfold: North Andover High School Ubrar~ Staff 1 Library/Media Specialist 2 Part-time library assistants (totaling 40 hours per week) 4 Student Aides CoLLection New books added: 512 Discarded/Withdrawn books: 1080 Paid for: 4 books Lost due to students leaving school: 8 Total number of volumes: 17,159 Budget Subscription Service/on-line 5,339 Library Books 12,342 Supplies/Materials 2,800 Periodicals 5,699 New EquipmentHnstmctional 2,500 General Supplies 500 Technology Equipment 0 Contract Services 1,858 Contract Services/Tech. 450 New Equipment/Library 0 Total 31,488 Library Usage Circulation/Yearly total (number of items loaned): 1,994 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. Number of classes using the library and studio facili- ties for library research, class assignments, and audio visual viewing: 2,273 classes (251 more than last year). Number of students working individually (on passes) from study hall and/or classes: 11,704 Audio ¥isual Equipment Loan: 1,482 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 Preparations for Move to New School Hbra~j A complete electronic inventory of each volume in the library followed by extensive weeding, de-assessioning, and discarding of old and/or obsolete library materials took place this year in preparation for the move to the new school next year. Book Fair Annual book fair was held in June to support the sum- mcr reading program. North Andover MiddLe School Librav~ NAMS sixth graders once again received a first hand introduction to the library and it's resources. They received research and interact training throughout the school year. The Library also serviced the teachers and students with various research projects, such as the Native American tribes and Spanish countries to name a few. The library courtyard was also the home of the sixth grade science experiment with solar ovens, which produced some inter- esting treats. The Winnebago system was upgraded in the spring to 5.0 which will better assist with retrieving vari- ous reports and information. For the first time, NAMS PTAC used the library to house their annual Book Fair which was a great success. The Library received a wealth of new materials due to both the budget and the Brakeley Memorial Fund in the mem- ory of Libby Brakeley. Materials purchase through these donations were displayed at the entrance to the Library throughout the winter months. Mrs. Brakeley had volun- teered her time to read to the students of North Andover Middle School. In June, the Library also received some Young Reader books in memory of Taylor Glover, sister of Justin Hackctt, a student at the school. Ellyn Spencer, a long time NAMS Librarian, retired at the end of January. Due to budget shortfalls, the position of NAMS Librarian was eliminated in the spring. NAMS will have a half time Library Assistant and a full time Technol- ogy Assistant manning the Library during the 2003-2004 school year. We are also anticipating parent volunteers to help out. ELementary Library Media Program Meg HoLmes, Abby GiLbert, Tina MutLins The six elementary library media centers ~vere staffed this year by 3 full-time professional library teachers and 3.5 library media assistants. Although below state stan- dards, this level of staffing enabled the five grades 1-5 ii~ braries to be open everyday and the Bradstreet ECC library to be open 3 days per week. The library media specialists were able to provide information literacy instruction to both primary and intermediate students through plan- ning and teaching with classroom teachers. These lessons helped meet the Massachusetts Frameworks standards in all areas of the curriculum. The staff continued to com- bine with the technology staff in their mutual mission to integrate technology as a tool and information resource in 58 education. The library media specialists also worked with the Literacy Collaborative by providing booktalks, genre and author studies, and book selection through readers advisory. As in past years, they collaborated to produce the Summer Reading Program. Systemwide library meetings focused this year on con- tinuing projects like the library media Web site, the andio- visual database, the role of the library program with the Literacy Collaborative, and Read Across America acfivties. Some major accomplishments throughout the district included: a large fund-raising effort by the Kittredge PTO which resulted in over $4500 to update the library collec- tion; the automation of Bradstreet, the final library in the system to be converted; the replacement of outdated com- puters with new Emacs at both Kittredge and Sargent; the addition of a technology center, including 2 laptop labs to the Franklin library; and the conversion of the fourth grade book selection fixed schedule at Thomson to a flexible schedule similar to the 5th grade. Both the Atkinson and Sargent library media centers hosted an exhibit of quilts from childrens books created by the Merrimack Valley Quilters Guild. These accomplishments and activities will be severely impacted by the impending library staffing cuts for the coming school year. The current level of instruction and programming in both information and reading literacy and other library media services will not be possible with a staff of only 2 to cover 6 schools. While trying to maintain a functional program for the coming year, the remaining li- brary teachers will work to reinstate all library professional and support staff, in addition, they intend to create a long range plan so that North Andover will meet Massachusetts School Library Media Standards. Department of Hearth, Physica[ Education & Athtetics John W. Stephenson, Director of HeaLth, Physical £duca~ion and AthLetics The 2002-2003 school year saw two new additions to our health and physical education staff at North Andover. Michaela Blaney is the physical education/health teacher at the Atkinson Elementary School and Nadine Palmer joins the high school staff as a health education teacher. We continue to provide physical education to all elemen- tary smdems 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 educa- tion offerings to our students. Our staffing continues to im- prove and we hope to be able to restore physical education to all students in grades 11 and 12 in the future, as well as expand our health education to become a comprehensive kindergarten to grade twelve program. Health Education Grants were reduced this year from six the previous year to just the Safe and Drag Free Schools grant. For the fourteenth consecutive year, the Safe and Drug Free Schools Entitlement Grant was awarded in the amount of $17,218. Funds from this grant pay for part of a teacher's salary, supplies and processing of the Youth Risk Behavior Survey. AthLetics The coaching staff and student-athletes continue to work hard and represent our community to the best of their ability. League championships were won this year by the Girls' Soccer, Boys' Skiing and Boys' Tennis teams. Many teams qualified for State Tournament competition and sm- dent-athletes participated in individual competitions at the Sectional and State level. Several individual accomplishments were noteworthy. In the fall Christian Figueroa and Adrian Gilbert were se- lected as Eastern Mass All Stars in Boys' Soccer; and Eliz- abeth Vento was an Eastern Mass Division Two 1st team All Star in Girls' Soccer. In the winter season John Dow- aliby was named to the Massachusetts State Basketball Coaches Association All Academic Tean~. The following studem athletes were named All Scholastics by the Boston Globe: Michael Lenihan in swimming, Matt Marchegiani in skiing and Dana Burbank for track. The spring season had Katelyn O'Toole winning the Cape Ann League high jump championship for the fourth year, the first time that this has been accomplished by a North Andovcr student. Dana Burbank won the state championship in the 110 high hurdles with a school record time of 15.0; Kevin Small was the State Open long jump champion; and the team of Kyle Cox, Christian Figueroa and Kevin Small won the Class C long jump championship at the State Relay Meet. Jim Connolly was named to the Boston Herald All Scho- lastic Lacrosse Team. In closing I would like to thank the North Andover Athletic Associafion/Sportswagon, the high school coaches and our student-athletes who continue to provide the ef- forts which make our program a success. I look for~vard to our future improvement and growth. Art Department RonaLd H. Binkney, Ed.D. The Fine and Performing Arts Department in North Andover completed another productive and successful year. Art teachers are busy integrating best practices and technology into their curriculum. They are designing more courses that connect with classroom learning. The Department has been working on integrating more mathematics lessons into their curriculum to reinforce MCAS mathematics assessmem. Geometric patterns were highlighted this year. 59 In the early grades, children lbcus on learning by do- ing, and then they begin exploring the arts. Identifying artistic interests is stressed in the middle grades. High School students spend time developing discipline and communicating their original ideas. Our students are work- ing on portfolios at all grade levels. There is also an el- ementary report card that reflects the State standards. The professional development teachers are receiving is creating a new wave of enthusiasm as students make powerful con- nections between their own work as readers and writers and the world of att. The Art Department continues to work on its cur- riculum as it is entered into the District's relational data base. Teachers are using rubrics and benchmarks with their students. The Department is exploring adding more inter- disciplinary courses at the High School. The success of the popular High School course entitled "American Thought" warrants taking a closer look at increasing opportunities for students to take more interdisciplinary courses. The classes examine real-world issues while making strong connections with academics and the arts. A high priority in this department includes helping students with critical analysis and developing higher-order thinking skills. There is an emphasis on helping students appreciate all aspects of the arts. Art and music teachers have collaborated more this year on curriculum related is- sues. They have explored grant opportunities to enrich the curriculum. The District abounds in art projects when stu- dent art work is displayed across the schools. A celebration of the arts occurred in the spring at each of our elementary schools across the District. This year brought the retirement of Joel Groessel, our very talented art teacher who has taught at the High School for the past 23 years. Special Education Jack[yn A. McVeigh, Administrator of Spec/at Education The North Andover School District provided special ed- ucation and related services to approximately 490 students between the ages of 3 through 21 throughout the course of the past 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 maxte by contacting the office of the Ad- ministrator of Special Education or the child's principal. Our Special Education Parent Advisory Council com- pleted a very successful first year under our newly elected co-chairs. Monthly meetings featured speakers on issues including parents' rights, financial planning and transition. The last meeting of the year was a question and answer session between parents and North Andover Special Edu- cation Department staff. Planning for the next school year is well underway. 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. Each Team determines the most appropriate method of assessment and determines any necessary modifications and accommodations that a student might require. A very small number of students with significant developmental disabilities participate in an MCAS Alternate Assessment. The Alternate Assessment is done through a comprehen- sive portfolio, and it ensures that even our most challenged students' skills are being evaluated and that all teachers are held accountable. Within each building, a full range of special education and educationally related services is available to North Andover students. Individual Teams of people knowledge- able of the student determine the services that he/she will require in order to make effective progress. These services 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 con- tinuum of learning experiences for all special education students along with age appropriate peers within the gen- eral education classroom to the maximum extent possible. We continue to broaden our knowledge and abilities in developing and implementing progrmnming for children with increasingly complex and diverse needs. Inservice training and support was provided to staff on: Autism, benchmarks, goals & objectives, changes to state special education regulafons, transition planning for our older students, Applied Behavior Analysis, specially designed instruction in the area of reading, and assistive technology. The Special Education staff also participates in district ini- tiatives such as the Lesley College Literacy Collaborative. The Greater Lawrence Educational Collaborative has also provided opportunities for staff training to North Andover as well as surrounding towns in the areas of legal issues, reading and behavior management. The principals and administrators continue to play a very active role in the special education process as evi- denced by their personal involvement in the development of Individual Education Plans and other TEAM meetings. North Andover High School welcomed a new Department Head for Special Education this year. 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 located at the Franklin School and provides an array of services to meet individual student needs. 6O Project applications for federal grants were completed and submitted to the Department of Education for approval and funding in conjunction with the Consolidated Grant Ap- plifiation. Entitlement grants received were once again allo- cated to support in-district programs with staffing, supplies and professional development workshops and conferences. In October, we all lost a wonderful and caring advocate for children with the passing away of our Special Educa- tion Administrator, Deborah McKee. I am honored to be appointed as her successor, and will do my best to fulfill all of the responsibilities of this position for the benefit of our children. As always, we would like to express our sincere thanks to all administrators, staff, parents, community members and the School Committee, for their continuing contribu- tions and support in providing for the needs of all our children. Technotogy Robert Parker, Director of Technotogy It is with pleasure that I submit my nineteenth end-of- year report on lhe status of Technology in the North Ando- ver Public Schools for the fiscal year 2003. Our systemwide goal again was to "ensure that Tech- nology was an integral component of our educational community enhancing learning, instruction, communica- tion and information management". Progress was made to- wards this goal, in all schools with the addition of state-of- the-art hardware and enhanced infrastructure at each site. Replacement of older hardware played a significant role in each of our educational settings. CIP Enhancements Through the Capital Improvement Plan (CIP), funding was provided to meet hardware upgrades within the dis- trict. Enhancements included the following: Sargent School--A new, thirty-station lab was pnr- chased and installed in the existing computer room. Thirty eMacs with licensed software were installed at this locale as well as adding upgrades to the library stations. In addi- tion, each faculty member received an IBook-laptop com- puter and printer replacing the older teacher stations for classroom instructional use. Wireless "airport" units were installed throughout the building to provide staff with instantaneous access to all networked facilities anywhere in the building, using the mobile laptop computers. Switches were purchased and replaced the older hubs at the Main Distribution Center. Atkinson School--Two new mobile (16 portable com- puters each) were pumhased for the students of the school. One was located on each floor of the building. Wireless "airport" units were installed for remote access. Four teacher stations (with printers) were also purchased for designated personnel. Kittredge School--One mobile lab (16 portable com- puters) was purchased for the students of the school. It was located on the upper floor (grade 4 & 5). Wireless con- nections were installed for connectivity to resoumes. Nine eMac computers and two laser printers were purchased for the school library and administrative areas. Franklin School--Two mobile labs (16 laptop comput- ers each) were purchased for student use. Each teacher re- ceived an 1Book-laptop computer for educational use with students. Peripheral equipment such as scanners and digital cameras were also implemented at the school. Thomson School--Through the Thomson Building Project a second mobile lab (16 computers) was pumhased for student use. High School--Fourteen eMacs were purchased for the high school to complete the two year project of replacing the Mathematics lab hardware. As part of the High School Building Project, a 20-unit mobile laptop lab was installed in the building. This pc mobile lab was stationed in the Science department. Middle School--Two Paxton-Patterson Technology Learning Centers were installed at the Middle School. These labs included modules in CAD, Graphics, Energy and Power, and Flight Technology as well as Robotics and Virtual Architecture. In addition, a wireless mobile lab was installed at the school. It consisted of 16 IBook-laptops computers and a high-speed printer. Bradstreet--Three lBook-laptops (with printers) were purchased for the teachers at the Bradstreet School along with 2 eMacs for the library upgrade. Technology Department--Switches were installed at all elementary schools replacing older hubs. The upgrade provided for a more efficient wide-area-network operation with faster connections experienced at all schools. In addi- tion, two laptops were pumhased for district-wide admin- istrative use. Special Education--Memory (RAM) was added to all teacher stations. Also, Adaptive Technology was purchased for student needs in the elementary school. DOE Benchmarks Although progress was made in meeting the Depart- ment of Education (DOE) Benchmarks with up-to-date technology at schools, progress was not made in meeting mandatory state requirements in personnel related stan- dards. To supervise, maintain and support the eight local- area networks (LANS) as well as the wide-area network (WAN), additional personnel is sorely needed. In the area of hardware repair, the same is true. We have fallen short in meeting these DOE mandates by the year 2003. School HeaRh Senrices Katie VozeoLas, RN BSN, NCSN, Lead Nurse Hearth Office Staffing North Andover Public Schools has a dedicated health office in each school and staffs a full time registered nurse in each building. Through funding from the Enhanced School Health Grant, the district has benefited from a full time Lead Nurse position and additional part time staff nurses at the middle and high school. With the part time nurses at .6 FTE, each of these locations' staffing ratios met the minimum staffing guidelines of 1 nurse per 750 students. Unfortunately, mid-year, the Enhanced School Health Grant funding was significantly reduced, shifting the Lead Nurse to part time staffing and reducing the hours for the part time nurses at the middle and high schools, dropping the staffing to one nurse for 900+ students. The integrated preschool employees a full time nurse as well. and two students required one on one nursing cam, this school year. Health Office Activ/ty The school health offices logged in 33,921 visits for illness, injury, medications, and treatments this school year, compared with 33,500 visits in 2001-2002. Addition- ally, the nurses completed 8080 screenings, administered hepatitis B vaccine to middle and high school students and 30 doses of the meningitis vaccine to outgoing seniors, now required for admission to most colleges but offered by few primary care physicians. Them were 650 visits by the school staff for health related issues, plus 249 blood pres- sum readings and 147 doses of flu vaccine administered. We have seen a decrease in the nmnber of daily medi- cations administered during the school day, with the in- creasing number of medications now available in sustained release formulas. The number of procedures performed each school day Continues to rise with the acuity of the client base increasing. On a daily basis, the school nurses are monitoring blood glucose levels, catheterizing stu- dents, administering tube feedings, suctioning students, monitoring vital signs and toileting students who need assistance. Our student visits for asthma related issues continue to increase with 2123 health office visits. Inhalers were used 754 times in the health office and 309 nebu- lizer treatments administered. We have also seen a large increase in the number of students with life threatening food and other allergies, starting the year with 53 proscrip- tions for Epi~pens between the 8 buildings, and ending the year with 63 orders. Them has also been a significant increase in the number of students with Type I diabetes. Though nationally, there has been a three-fold increase in the number of children with Type II diabetes, to date, we are not aware of any students diagnosed with Type II dia- betes. The health offices regularly see children with cystic fibrosis, seizure disorders, cerebral palsy, juvenile arthritis, and hemophilia, in addition to the diabetes, asthma and life threatening allergies mentioned above, plus a host of other medical conditions, which may impact their school day. The nursing staff continue to be active team members in regard to education plans and modifications instituted to maximize the educational process. There were 12ll Individual Health Care Plans were implemented by the school nurses and 27 comprehensive health assessments completed. Grant Funding School health services have benefited greatly from the Enhanced School Health Grant for the past four years. As of the end of June 2003, it remains unclear if funding will be available for the 2003-2004 school year. Without the grant funding, the high school will only have I FTE and much programming including supplemental health educa- tion and the role of Tobacco Violation Coordinator are in jeopardy. The Tobacco Violation Policy will most likely need to be rewritten, as it is based on education during non-school hours, and has been funded by this grant. The middle school staffing will decrease to 1.2 FTE's and pro- gramming such as a highly successful skin cancer screen- ing pilot in seventh grade and level of service to the 1100 students will decrease. The Lead Nurse position, which has been funded the past 3 years by the Enhanced School Health Grant, has enabled the district to increase the level of service pro- vided in the individual schools. This position coordinates services between the schools, develops protocols and pre- ventative programming, oversees health office automation and provides community outreach and supports the local non-profit schools. Health Advisory £ounci[ This year the Lead Nurse also chaired the Health Advisory Council, historically chaired by the Health Co- ordinator. This Council is charged with evaluating current health trends and assisting with health related policy de- velopment. This group continued its project from of writing a Food and Health Safety policy for the district. This policy, adopted by the School Committee in February of this year, addresses how and when school is used dur- ing the school day and was developed in response to the 62 obesity epidemic and the drastic increase in the numher of students with food allergies. This policy goes into full ef- fect this fall. This council also completed a Bus Accident Procedure and is currently working on infection control practices. Community Programs Noel Hayes, Director As the district's user fee funded service provider for grades K through 12, we have continued to offer a broad range of activities for North Andover's parents and chil- dren. We serviced a total of 1469 children in the course of the year, focusing on the following areas: Our three before and after school programs pro- vided childcare at several schools. Our KMs' Stop! and Bears' Stop! programs, held at the Bradstreet, Thomson and Sargent schools, when combined with our Breakfast Clubs at Franklin, Bradstreet and Sargent, allowed children to be on site in the district from 7:00 a.M. to 6:00 P.~a., enabling parents to maintain their busy work schedules. This school year was enriched for the children with a broad variety of programs, and included visits from the Museum of Science's "Star Lab", Music and Move- ment with musician Philip Bereaud, Magic with Har Hat Harry, participatory theater with "Once Upon a Time" and several other programs. The children also enjoyed field trips, their annual Talent Show, and Family Day. Our "BONES "project for Kids' Stop!, done in co- operation with Tufts' School of Nutrition, was suc- cessfully concluded this year. The children received many positive benefits from this study and we ap- preciate being invited to participate in it these past two years. Our Extended Kindergarten, accredited by NAEYC, the national accreditation committee for early child- hood programs, was again filled to capacity. This program has been recognized for its high quality for young children for the last eight years. Mother Goose, The Teddy Bears' concert, and The Literary Llama programs are some of the offerings that en- riched the children's experience. 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 time to help make these activities suc- cessful. EXCEL, our enrichment program, provided a vari- ety of choices for all elementary children, with fall, winter and spring courses in Skiing, PE Plus, and Mysteries of Egypt especially popular. High school students prepared for their futures with SAT and Drivers' Ed courses. · Summer School, for grades K through 12, offered remediation, and counseling in small, interactive classes for students who needed to maintain gradua- tion credits. · Summer camps and enrichment activities provided opportunities for our students to hone their skills and investigate new areas, tennis, horseback riding, Boost Your Bear, and "Summer Action", a drama study group, were outstanding highlights of the pro- gram! · Town Meeting child care services were again pro- vided for free for our community. Volunteers have always been a valuable addition to our programs. Senior citizens, teenagers and college students allowed us to in truth be a "community" through their gen- erous sharing of their time, allowing our students to appre- ciate and value being citizens of North Andover. Business Services Paul P. Szymanski, Director, IVlanagement Support Services This report includes the following areas of business services: I. Transportation II. Building & Facilities III. Energy Transportation The number of students transported at public expense during the 2002-2003 school year are shown in the accom- panying table. In accordance with School Committee Policy, paid busing is made available to students attending their district school or involuntarily transferred out of district, who re- sides within the designated walking distance. This program provided transportation to another 267 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 $230.00 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. Buitding & Facitities We continue to maintain all of our school facilities in a responsible and cost effective manner. Our on-going routine maintenance and capital initiatives are in keeping with "A Community's Vision: The North Andover Public Schools by the year 2005" as prepared by members of the Task Force 2005 Committee. 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 submit- ted to the Board of Education for approval and consider- ation for reimbursement, must satisfy the minimum expen- diture benchmarks or risk disqualification. We currently satisfy the minimum benchmarks. Contracts were awarded to two firms for the replace- ment of heating system boilers and mechanical systems at the Atkinson, Franklin and Kittredge Schools. Under- ground storage tanks at the Atldnson and Kittredge were removed. Natural gas is now the primary fuel used to heat the schools. We replaced the fire alarm system at the Atkinson School and phase one of a two phase project to replace all windows at the Kittredge was completed in the spring. During the month of February 2003 we negotiated a five year lease arrangement with Yale Properties for office space at the North Andover Mills. Community Programs, Special Needs, Superintendent's Office and Staff, and our Technology Department will be relocated to the new space in July 2003. Energy As a member of the Greater Lawrence Educational Collaborative, North Andover Public Schools participated in the drafting of a Request for Proposal for electricity. The initiative was in anticipation of the wholesale energy market falling below Massachusetts Electric Company's standard often Energyconsultants will monitor the mar- ket and advise the Collaborative when the RFP should be released. We will make every effort to purchase electricity for the school district, at the lowest possible competitive price. We conthme to participate in a natural gas Coopera- tive Purchasing Program. School Lunch Program Erika F. Murphy, Director of Food Services In concluding the school year 2002-03 the following information is provided: The Food and Nutrition Department served school lunches a total of 173 days. The number of reim- bursable meals served for lunch was 328,026 Broken down as follows: Lunch Paid: 306,826 Free: 16,520 Reduced: 4,680 Average meals per day: 1,801 Breakfast Paid: 1,111 Free: 180 Reduced: 0 2. Other meals served are broken down as follows: Teachers: 6,624 Free (Adult Help): 11,919 3. The total meals served for the 2002-03 school year was 347,860. This school year found us receiving $31,336.40 (Market Value) in Government commodities. The total reimbursement of reimbursable meals: paid, free and reduced was $123,849.69. Number of students transported during the 2003-2003 school year. Transported Distance No. of School Greater Than (in miles) Buses No. of Students High Schoot (9-12) 2.0 12 729 bliddte Schoo[ (6-8) 2.0 15 571 Elementary (1-5) 1.5 15 772 Early Childhood Ctr. 0.5 10 290 St. Michaet's 0 15 229 Note: A total of 17 buses were used to transport 2,858 students to and from the high school, middle school, five elementary schools, Bradstreet and St. Michaet's. The schoo[ district provides transportation to the students of St. Michael's School to the same extent as it provides transportation to like students attending the public schools. We op- erate a four-tier transportation system. 64 The breakdown of actual income received is as fol- lows: Sales Student Meals $525,970.54 Teacher Meals $20,562,40 Student A La Carte Food $347,849.64 Student A La Carte Milk $20,088.65 Misc. Sales $18,481.73 Grand Total Income From Sales $932,952.96 Cash Sales School Reimbursements Total Monies Commodities (Market Value) Total All $932,952.96 $122,464.81 $1,055,417.77 $ 31,336.40 $1,086,754.17 5. The School Year has shown a participation rate of 46%. Our net worth is as follows: Inventory $38,835.20 (Actual Cash Value) and a cash balance of $308,473.48. Closing Cash Balance Functions Receivable Claims Receivable Cash Available Accounts Payable Adjusted Cash Balance $308,473.48 $ 2,778.55 $22,364.13 $333,616.16 $15,956.48 $317,659.68 As always, the School Lunch Program had an ex- tremely busy year. We began the school year with the pumhase of new cash registers at the High School and Middle School. These new pieces of equipment enabled us to service our students in a more efficient manner. As our participation grows each year, there is a need to reevaluate our service procedures. How do we provide a nutritious meal to our students in the short amount of time that they are allotted for lunch? The answer was to increase my staffing and provide updated equipment, which moved the lines along in a more effective manner. Students seemed to notice these additions and expressed an overwhelming satisfaction with their School Lunch Program. In an aggressive attempt to fight school-aged child obesity, many new items were researched, then introduced on my monthly menus. Sub rolls were replaced with lo- fat tortilla wraps, fresh fruits and vegetables were offered daily, increased milk consumption was promoted by of- fering a more "kid friendly" packaging, and snack choices were reevaluated, then limited at each elementary school. The Government Commodity program also offered many more reduced fat items that we were able to incorporate into our recipes. I had the opportunity to meet with parents at the Kit- tredge School in February. At this meeting we discussed how the lunches were prepared and the research and nutri- ent analysis that went into each menued meal. This seemed to provide these parents with the information necessary to help their children in making healthier choices. It was even proposed that we offer an enhanced menu to the Kittredge students. What this would entail is serving higher quality food items at a higher cost for the lunch. I will be work- ing with Mrs. Desmond to introduce this program to her students in September. In an effort to improve the quality of the meals, a new oven and stove top was purchased at the end of the school year as well as improvements made to the service station. Having this equipment at the school enables us to do more on-site cooking instead of satelliting it from the High School Commissary. With school lunch funds, 1 received permission from North Andover Administration and the Department of Edu- cation to purchase a catering truck. This project was a year in the making but finally drove into greet the High School students on May I, 2003. This program was initiated after a student was conducted on transient hunger. Many of students were coming to school without eating a proper breakfast making it difficult for them to concentrate in the classroom. This catering truck is parked where the buses drop the students off in the morning, which makes it very convenient for them tO purchase a nutritious breakfast. This new venture gained media attention with two articles in the Boston Globe as well as Channel 2 doing a segment on the program. The students have responded positively to this new way of eating breakfast. Both the High School and Thomson School underwent a School Food Service Review in February with the De- partment of Education, Nutrition Services. As a result, the North Andover School Lunch Program was found to be in compliance with all Federal Regulations and State guide- lines. I would like to thank my staff for their efforts during this review. It is because of them that the school lunch pro- gram runs so smoothly. In September, I will introduce a Point of Sale program at the Sargent School. This program enables parents to set up a debit account with the School Lunch Program. Utiliz- ing this program allows me to share information with the parents from daily meal choices to fat and calorie content of each food item. Participation in this program will also move the lunch lines along must faster since there will not he any money exchange. The funds have already been de- posited into the debit account and withdrawn only when a lunch is purchased. Some of the other field events that I was able to partici- pate in was a seminar on Food Allergies, a Health Summit, various food shows, and I updated my own ServSafe certi- fication along with a number of my staff who's certificates had expired. 65 In conclusion, this school year was filled with many exciting opportunities and new vemures for our program. I thoroughly enjoy working with the students, parents and staff of the North Andover School Department. I thank my staff as well as the administration for a very successful school year and as always, look forward to the challenges that a new school year brings. Conclusion William E. ALlen, Ed.D., Superintendent As I have said in each of my earlier reports, we have much to do as we try to prepare our students for their fu- tures, Many of our students will be working at jobs that do not exist today. Many of our students will have multiple careers over their lifetimes. The future they face will be much more complex than life today. Our schools must con- tinue to change to meet the challenge of the future. North Andover ranks at about 140% of the median state per capita income and 140% of the median real property value, while the school system spends more than $1,000 less per pupil than the state average. If the expecta- tion is high performance for the teaching staff and employ- ecs of the school system; and, if the expectation is high performance on the part of our students, then the standard we should expect from the community is high performance in financial support for the schools, if only at the state av- erage per pupil. The Town needs to dig deeper to support the schools. Our teachers, support staff and administrators work extremely hard to provide a high quality education for our children. They continue to develop new curricula and instructional strategies that we believe will elicit high stu- dent performance. The standards are high for student per- formance, as they should be, and our staff is working very hard to ensure that all students will meet those standards. The Town should hold them to a higher standard of sup- port for the schools. As this report is being written, construction on the new North Andover High School continues under budget and ahead of schedule. The North Andover School Building Committee, under the leadership of Chairman Louis Mini- cucci, has continued to do an outstanding job on behalf of the taxpayers of North Andover. The high school project is the largest and most complex undertaken by this communi- ty. The Building Committee, the architect, DiNisco Design Partnership, and the general contractor, John T. Callahan & Sons, Inc., have formed an extraordinary partnership to ensure the successful completion of a school building that will make North Andover proud. The School Committee has worked extremely hard to ensure that each student receives a high quality education and that they are prepared for the future. The Committee has been an outspoken advocate for the school system and has supported important education initiatives. The Com- mittee should be proud of its work. AIl of us in the school system are extremely indebted to the dozens of volunteers who daily work in our schools. They provide a range of support for our children and our staff. Without them, our ability to provide these services would be greatly diminished. I extend my sincere thanks and appreciation to all who have volunteered your time or who are working in other ways on behalf of our students. Your care and concern sends a vital and important message to everyone. In closing, I am reminded of the observation of Garri- son Keeler, "Nothing we do for children is ever wasted." Read a book at the restored Stevens klemoria[ Library. CPA funded project--2002 66 TOWN MEET]:NGS AND ELECT]:ONS 67 Annual Town Meeting Minutes May !2, 2003 The Annual Town Meeting for the Town of North Andover convened in the North Andover High School Fieldhouse. The Meeting was called to order at 7:16 P.~. by Moderator Charles A. Salisbury. Moderator Salisbury delivered the invocation. The meeting was led in the Pledge of Allegiance and the singing of the National Anthem by Cheryl Carmo and her son David in honor of her husband David's service to his country in Iraq. 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. ArUde 1. Reports of Receipts, Expenditures and Speciat Committees. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to accept the 2002 annual town report as the report of receipts and expenditures. Voted May 12, 2003 Articte 2. Authorization of the Town Manager or Superintendent of Schoots Regarding Contracts in Excess of Three Years. VOTED BY MAJORITY for the Town 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. Voted May 12, 2003 Articte 3. Authorization to Accept Grants of Easements. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to authorize the Board of Selecmaen and the School Conunittee to accept grants of easements for water, drainage, sewer, roadway and utility purposes on terms and conditions the Board and Committee deem in the best interest of the Town. Voted May 12, 2003 Articte 4. Authorization to Grant Easements, VOTED BY MAJORITY to authorize the Board of Selectmen and the School Cormnittee to grant easements for water, drainage, sewer, roadway and utility purposes on terms and conditions the Board and Committee deem in the best interest of the Town. Voted May 12, 2003 Artide 5. Compensation of Erected Offidats. VOTED 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 as follows: Board of Selectmen/Licensing Commissioners, per person, per annum Chairman of Board of Selectmen, per annum, in addition School Committee, per person, per annum Chairman, School Committee, per annum, in addition Moderator, For Annual Town Meeting For each Special Town Meeting $2,000 300 2,000 3OO 100 50 YES~200 N0--155 Voted May 12, 2003 ' 69 A~cle 7. Article 8. ArticLe 9. Reauthorization of Revolving Fund - Board of HeaRh. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to re-authorize the use of a revolving escrow fund for Fiscal Year 2004 pursuant to Chapter 44 Section 53 E (1/2) of Massachusetts General Laws for the purpose of allowing the Board of Health to retain consultants and services and expend funds as deemed necessary in order to monitor and enforce operating permits and conditions of environmental and regional service facilities located in North Andover for the protection of the public health and safety, that payments made to the Town by Wheelabrator North Andover, Inc, (successor to Massachusetts Refusetech, Inc.) pursuant to Special Condition 5-D contained in the Site Plan Approval/Special Permit issued by the North Andover Planning Board to Massachusetts Refusetech, Inc. on August 18, 1998 be deposited in such revolving fund; and that the total amount of expenditure shall not exceed $75,000. AuthorizaUon of Revolving Escrow Account for Septic Services - Board of HeaRh. To see if the Town will vote to authorize a revolving escrow account under Chapter 44 § 53E (½) of the Massachusetts General Laws to be funded by septic service fees to be expended by the Board of Health for the purpose of funding an outside consultant to provide septic system related services including site work, plan review and inspections on an as-needed basis; and that the total amount of expenditure shall not exceed $50,000. UNANIMOUS VOTE to "Take No Action" on Article 7. Voted May 12, 2003 Authorization of Revolving Escrow Account for Restaurant Inspections - Board of Hearth. To see if the Town will authorize a revolving escrow account pursum~t to Chapter 44, §53E(~) of Massachusetts General Laws to be funded by annual food permit fees, to be expended by the Board of Health for the purpose of retaining a consultant to provide necessary food-related services including inspections, education and plan review; and that the total amount of expenditure shall not exceed $50,000. UNANIMOUS VOTE to "Take No Action" on Article 8. Voted May 12, 2003 Amend Genera[ Fund Appropriation - Hscat Year 2003. To see if the Town will vote to amend the General Fund Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2003 voted under Article 12 of the 2002 Annual Town Meeting and amended under Articles 1 through 8 of the Special Town Meeting on December 9 2002. UNANIMOUS VOTE to further amend the General Fund Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2003 voted under Article 12 of the 2002 Annual Town Meeting and amended under Articles 1 through 8 of the Special Town Meeting on December 9, 2002 as follows: General Government- Personnel: General Government- Expenses: General Government - Salary Reserve Public Safety-Personnel: Public Safety-Expenses: Fixed Expenses- Debt Service, Principal: Fixed Expenses- Debt Service, Long Term Interest: Fixed Expenses- Liability Insurance: Decrease $150,436 Increase $ 808 Decrease $ 219,550 Increase $186,499 Decrease $ 48,029 Increase $ 9,580 Increase $15,420 Increase $12,500 And further to make the following appropriations: From Free Cash: $155,100 to Fixed Expenses -Group Insurance From Free Cash: $150,000 to Fixed Expenses - Worker's Compensation From Miscellaneous Revenue, Maritimes Pipeline Host Community Payment: $160,000 to Public Works Snow and Ice. 7O Article 10. Article 11. Article 12. Amend Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Enterprise Fund Appropriation - Fiscal Year 2003. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Steven's Estate at Osgood Hill Enterprise Fund Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2003. UNANIMOUS VOTE to "Take No Action" on Article 10. Voted May 12, 2003 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 prior years of the Town. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to authorize payment of the following bills of prior years from current year's appropriations: Giant Glass Merrimack Valley Chamber of Commerce $641.44 -DPW $140.00 -Town Manager Voted May 12, 2003 Genera[ Fund Appropriation Fiscal Year 2004. 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 luly 1, 2003, and ending June 30, 2004. Genera[ Fund AppropriaUon Fiscal Year 2004 Town Manager Recommends Changes Personnel Services Expenses Finance Committee Reserve Fund Salary Reserve Revised Total 2,397,135 15,000 2,412,135 1,199,317 1,199,317 200,000 200,000 75,000 75,000 Total General Government 3,871,452 15,000 3,886,452 Personne[ Semice Expenses 6,494,139 (22,750) 6,472,389 504,865 504,865 Total Public Safety 6,999,004 6,977,254 PersonneL Services Expenses 1,106,913 1,106,913 2,817,061 (84,000) 2,733,061 Total Public Works 3,923,974 (90,750) 3,839,974 NORTH ANOOVER PUBL[£ SCHOOLS Personnel & Expenses 29,808,803 114,250 29,923,053 SUBTOTAL PUBLIC SCHOOLS 29,808,803 29,923,053 71 SCHOOL BUTLDIHG COMMITFEE Personnel Expenses Town Manager Recommends Changes Revised Total 0 0 0 26,941 26,941 SUBTOTAL SCHOOL 8UILDII~G CoH~rTTEE REGIONAL VOC,/TECH, SCHOOLS Essex Regional Technical School Greater Lawrence Vocational School 26,941 26,941 180,882 (79,000) 101,882 206,980 (124,000) 82,980 SUBTOTAL REGIONAL SCHOOLS SCHOOLASSESSMENTS Charter School Assessment School Choice 387,862 (203,000) ].84,862 (school assessments moved to State Assessments below) 0 0 0 0 O 0 SUBTOTAL SCHOOL A~SESSMENIS Total EducaUon 0 O 0 30,223,606 (88,750) 30,134,856 Retirement Workers Compensation UnempLoyment Expenses Group (MedicaL) Insurance PayroLL Taxes Debt Service Principal Debt Service Interest: Long Term Debt Debt Service Interest: Short Term Debt LiabiUty Insurance StabiLization Fund 1,693,461 1,693,461 210,000 35,000 245,000 750,000 (350,000) 400,000 5,156,796 400,000 5,556,796 288,869 288,869 5,364,825 5,364,825 2,495,044 2,495,044 733,564 733,564 272,134 56,000 328,134 0 0 Total Fixed Expenses Total Town Meeting Appropriation 16,964,693 ].41~000 17,105,693 61,982,729 (38,500) 61,944,229 VOTED BY MA30RITY VOTE to raise and appropriate funds for the Fiscal Year 2004 General Fund as shown in the first table of the Finance Comnfittee Report (found on Page W6) for this article under the column "FY04 Recommendations: Finance Committee, Board of Selectmen, Town Manager", with the following adjustments: Increase "General Government, Personnel Services" by $15,000, for a revised appropriation of $2,412,135. Decrease "Public Safety, Personnel Services" by $21,750 for a revised appropriation of $6,472,389. Decrease "Public Works, Expenses" by $84,000 for a revised appropriation of $2,733,061. Increase "Nol~da Andover Public Schools, Personnel & Expenses" by $114,250 for a revised appropriation of $29,923,053. Decrease "Essex Regional Technical School" by $79,000 for a revised appropriation of $101,882. Decrease "Greater Lawrence Vocational School" by $124,000 for a revised appropriation of $82,980. Increase "Fixed Expenses- Worker's Compensation" by $35,000 for a revised appropriation of $245,000. 72 ArUcte 13. Decrease "Fixed Expenses- Unemployment Expenses" by $350,000 for a revised appropriation of $400,000. Increase "Fixed Expenses-Group (Medical) Insurance" by $4OO,000 for a revised appropriation of $5,556,796. Increase "Fixed Expenses-Liability Insurance" by $56,000 for a revised appropriation of $328,134. For a total revised appropriation under this article of $61,944,229. And further to reduce the tax rate $300,000 be appropriated from the Overlay Surplus Account. FLOOR AMENDMENT BY CHRISTOPHER BARKER, 181 HIGH STREET: And further that $2,118,105 be added to North Andover Public Schools--Personnel and Expenses for an adjusted total budget of $31,926,908; provided however that this appropriation 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 2½) Vote on Amendment: YES--270 N0--229 Voted May 12, 2003 Capital Improvement Plan Appropriation Fiscal Year 2004. 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. VOTED BY TWO-THIRD VOTE DECLARED BY THE MODERATOR to adopt Article 13 as printed in the Finance Committee Report (found on Page W19) with the following adjustments: The Fund Code for items 3,4,5,7,9,15&16 shall be changed from "l-Raise and Appropriate-General Fund (Free Cash)', to "5- Bonds/Notes-General" and that the Town appropriate $4 447,735 to fund the items listed under "Town Manager/Board of Selectmen/Finance Committee Recommendations" and to meet the appropriation for items 1 through 19 inclusive, the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to borrow $4,421,735 under Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts General Laws and to fund item 20, $26,000 be appropriated from the Sewer Enterprise Fund Retained Earnings Balance. Capital Improvement Budget--FiscaL Year 2004 Project Description Fund Code Kittredge School Window RepLacement 5 Franklin School Window Replacement 5 CentraL Office - LeasehoLd Improvements 5 Camera/Door Security B,A,F,K,S,T 5 RepLace deck roofing at the Sargent School 5 FY2004 CIP Recommendations: Town Manager (12/13/2002) Board of SeLectmen (1/27/2003) Finance Committee (4/3/2003) 163,500 106,500 80,000 44,200 28,500 School Total RepLace Ladder One Station Generator - Fire Station One 422,700 273,000 52,600 Hre Total 325,600 73 Project DescdpUon Fund Code Public Safety Technology 5 92,635 Traffic Safety & Management 5 2g,800 PoLice Total 122,435 FY2004 C[P Recommendations: Town Manager (12/13/2002) Board of Selectmen (1/27/2003) Finance Committee (4/3/2003) Historic Center Roadway Improvements RoadWay Improvements Dump Truck Skyworker Drainage Improvements 3/4 Ton Pickup Wood [hipper 5 404,000 5 204,000 5 106,000 5 105,000 5 100,000 5 37,000 5 33,000 Public Works Total 989,000 Grand TOtal General Fund ClP Water Main Rehabilitation Sutton Hill High Service Area 1,85g,735 6 1,150,000 6 250,000 Grand Total Water Enterprise CIP Sewer System Extension in Watershed FY03 -FY04 Equipment - 4x4 vehicle 1,400,000 7 1,162,000 4 26,000 Grand Total Sewer Enterprise CIP 1,188,000 4 5 6 8 Code and Funding Recommendations Raise and Appropriate-Genera[ Fund (Free Cash) Raise & Appropriate-General Override Raise and Appropriate-Water Raise and Appropriate-Sewer Bonds/Notes-General Bonds/Notes-Water Bonds/Notes-Sewer Stevens Estate Reserve Debt Exduded Bonds/Notes 10 Other Available Funds 0 o o 26,000 1,859,735 1,4o0,0oo 1,162,o0o 0 0 0 Voted May 12, 2003 Article 14. New North Andover E[ementanj School - Foster Farm Site - Boxford Street. VOTED that the Town raise and appropriate the sum of $35,000,000 for constructing, originally equipping and furnishing a new elementary school, including any necessary additional architectural services, construCtion management services, demolition and ske improvements, such school to be built at the Foster Farm site on Boxford Street. 74 A~cte 1S. And whether to meet this appropriation the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, is authorized to borrow $35,000,000 under Chapter 44 of the General Laws and under Chapter 70B of the General Laws, 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 expenditure shall be made and no debt may be incurred under this vote until the State Board of Education approves a school facilities or other similar grant at a reimbursement rate equal to at least 54.00 percent of the eligible costs of the project; Provided, however, that no expenditure shall be made and no debt may be incurred under this vote until the actual enrollment for grades 1 through 5 totals at least 1,925 students as submitted in the School Department's official enrollment report to the State; And that the Board of Selectmen is authorized to petition the General Court for an act to authorize the capitalization of interest during construction of the school project. Amendment: Replace paragraph four in its entirety with "Provided however, that no expenditure shall be made and no debt may be incurred under this vote until the State Board of Education approves a school facilities or other similar grant at a reimbursement rate equal to at least 54.00 percent of the eligible costs of the project and, furthermore, that the Finance Committee determines (which determination shall be conclusive) that the grant be sufficient to cover at least 50% of the project's actual costs as estimated at the time such expenditures are first made. YES--282 NO--14 Water Enterprise Fund Appropdafion-Hsca[ Year 2004. To see if the 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, 2003 and ending June 30, 2004. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED that the Town appropriate the total listed under the column "FY04 Recommendations: Town Manager/Board of Selectmen/Finance Committee" amended to change the line item Admintlndirect from $419,000 to $437,000, to operate the Water Enterprise Fund and further that $4,078,719 be raised from water receipts, $250,000 be transferred from water enterprise fund retained earnings and $437,000 be raised from water receipts and appropriated to the general fund. Voted May 13, 2003 WATER ENTERPRISE--Department Request: $4,903,020 RECOMMENDATIONS REVISED TOWN BOARD OF FINANCE BUDGET FY 03 MANAGER SELECTMEN COMMITTEE Personnel 645,439 661,613 661,613 661,613 Expenses 800,499 867,275 867,275 867,275 Capitat 125,000 135,000 135,000 135,000 Debt Service 2,322,160 2,664,831 2,664,831 2,664,831 Sub-Iota[ Direct Expenditures 3,893,098 4,328,719 4,328,710 6,328,719 Admin/Indirect 475,000 419,000 419,000 41g,000 Iota[ Water Enterprise 4,368,098 4,747,719 4,767,719 4,747,719 And Transfer of $250,000 from Retained Earnings 75 Article Sewer Enterprise Fund Appmpriation-Fisca{ Year 2004. To see if the Town will 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, 2003, and ending June 30, 2004. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED that the Town appropriate the total listed under the column "FY04 Recommendations: Town Manager/Board of Selectmen/Finance Committee" amended to change the line item Admin/Indimct from $188,000 to $198,500, to operate the Sewer Enterprise Fund and further that $3,619,924 be raised from Sewer receipts, $100,000 be transferred from Sewer enterprise fund retained earnings and $198,500 be raised from sewer receipts and appropriated to the general fund. Voted May 13, 2003 SEWER ENTERPRISE~Department Request: $3,970,471 RECOMMENDAlIONS REVISED TOWN BOARD OF FINANCE BUDGET FY 03 MANAGER SELECTMEN COMMI1TEE Personnel 216,954 267,588 267,588 267,588 Expenses 201,557 190,450 190,450 190,450 GLSD Assessment 1,404,664 1,446,804 1,446,804 1,446,804 Settlement 56,000 56,000 56,000 56,000 Capita[ 28,000 0 0 0 Debt Service 1,405,365 ~,,759,082 1,759,082 1,759,082 Sub-TotaL Direct Expenditures 3,312,540 3,719,924 3,719,924 3,719,924 Admin/indirect 188,000 188,000 0 0 Total Sewer Enterprise 3,500,540 3,907,924 3,719,§24 3,719,924 Article 17. And Transfer $100,000 from Retained Earnings Stevens Estate at Osgood Ititt Enterprise Fund Appropriation - F~scat Year 2004. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate from Stevens 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, 2003 and ending June 30, 2004. U NANIMOUSLY VOTED that the Town appropriate the total listed under the column "FY04 Recommendations: Town Manager/Board of Selectmen/Finance Committee" amended to change the line item Admin/Indirect from $88,000 to $91,900, to operate the Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Enterprise Fund and further that $587,000 be raised from Stevens Estate receipts, $64,677 be transferred from Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Enterprise fund retained earnings and $91,900 be raised from Stevens Estate receipts and appropriated to the general fund. Voted May 13, 2003 76 STEVENS ESTATE at OSGOOD HILL--Department Requesb $739,677 REVISED TOWN BUDGET FY03 MANAGER RECOMMENDATIONS BOARD OF FINANCE SELECTMEN :COMMITTEE Personnel 249,037 234,015 234,015 234,015 Expenses 361,503 417,662 417,662 417,662 Capita[ 97,460 0 0 0 Sub-Total Direct Expenditures 708,000 651,677 651,677 651,677 Admin/~ndirect 72,000 88,000 88,000 88,000 Total Stevens Estate Enterprise 780,000 739,677 739,677 739,677 A~c[e 18. Article Article 20. Article 21. Article 22. Article 23. And Transfer $ 64,677 from Retained Earnings Funding Phase II Stormwater Regulations. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED that the Town will raise and appropriate the sum of $40,000 for the purpose of continued compliance with the Environmental Protection Agency's Phase II Stormwater Regulations to be spent under the direction of the Town Manager. Voted May 13, 2003 Accept Provisions of Massachusetts Genera[ Law Chapter 5g SecUon 5K. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED that the Town accept the provisions of Massachusetts General Law Chapter 59, Section 5K to establish a program to allow persons over the age of 60 to volunteer time to provide services to the Town to reduce their Fiscal Year 2004 Real Estate Property Tax, provided, however, that any rules and regulations promulgated by the Board of Selectmen to implement this program establish an amount to be allocated under this program not to exceed $10,000. Voted May 13, 2003 Accept Provisions of Massachusetts Generat Law Chapter 32B, Section gI - tmptoyees on Mititary Leave of Absence for Active Service. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to accept the provisions of Chapter 32B Section 91. Voted May 13, 2003 Petition the General Court - Change Date of Annual Town Erection. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to authorize the Board of Selectmen to Petition the MassaChusetts Legislature to Amend Chapter 8 Section 1.1 of the Charter for the Town of North Andover by deleting in section 1.1 "the first Tuesday in March" and replacing with "the last Tuesday in March". Voted May 13, 2003 Report of the Community Preservation Committee. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to receive the report of the Community Preservation Committee. Voted May 13, 2003 Appropriations - Community PreservaUon Fund. M/LIORITY VOTE to accept the recommendation of the Conununity Preservation Committee and appropriate items from Community Preservation Receipts for a total appropriation of $1,780,900. 77 Ust of appropriations--Community Preservation Fund OescripUon Amount Category Article 24. Article 25. Article 26. a) Town Common: Historical Landscaping and restoration b) Creation of mu[ti-purpose playing fields and tights at Drummond Park c) Sharpners Pond field expansion d) Stevens Memorial Library: Restoration of stairs $205,000 $70,000 $25,000 $50,000 e) Stevens Estate: new water tine $140,000 f) Stevens Estate: sprinkler system $120,000 g) Kiosks for open space parcels $17,000 h) Soho[field MilL restoration $3,000 i) Principal and interest expenses: Carter Hill $385,000 j) Principal and interest expenses: Half Mite Hi[[ $575,000 k) Conservation Restriction monitoring: $20,000 Carter Hi[[ and Half MiCe Hi[[ t) Reserve for future expenditures $165,900 m) Administrative Costs $5,000 Historic Resources Recmation/Open Space Recreation/Open Space Historic Resources Historic Resources Historic Resources Open Space Historic Resources Open Space Open Space Open Space Affordable Housing Administrative and Operating Expenses Voted Mayl3, 2003 Land Transfer - 922 Dale Street - McCarthy Property. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to authorize a petition to the Massachusetts Legislature requesting that the Town be given the authority to make a discontinuance of a portion of Dale Street abutting the property owned by Joseph W. and Sharon P. McCarthy at 922 Dale Street, Assessor's Map 104A, Parcel 61, which is currently under the ownership and control of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, containing approximately 21,984 square feet of land, as shown on a "Plan of Land, 922 Dale Street, North Andover, MA, prepared for Joseph McCarthy" which is on file with the Town Clerk's office, on such terms and conditions as the Selectmen deem to be in the best interest of the Town. Voted May 13, 2003 Amend Zoning Map Rezone Portion of Turnpike Street - 642 Turnpike Street - From Residential Three (R3) to VilLage Commerda[ (Ye). UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO "TAKE NOT ACTION" to amend the Zoning Map of the Town of North Andover by rezoning the following parcel of land from Residential Three (R3) to Village Commercial (VC). Said parcel of land is shown on Assessor's Map 98D, Parcel 37. Said land to be rezoned consists of approximately 13,013 square feet. Voted May 13, 2003 Amend Zoning Map- Portion of Route 114- Turnpike Street Across from Eagle Tribune Property - Assessor's Map 24 Parcel 16, Assessor's Map 24 Parcel 27 and Assessor's Map 27 Parcel 22 From Residential 4 (R4) to General Business (GB). VOTED to amend the Zoning Map of the Town of North Andover for the following parcels along Rt. 114 from Residential 4 (R4) to General Business (GB): Map 24 Parcel 16, Map 24 Parcel 17 and Map 27 Parcel 22 containing 14.496 acres more or less that being: Legal Description - Assessor's Map 24 Parcel 16 - A certain parcel of land located north of Peters Street and west of Salem Turnpike in the Town of North Andover, in the County of Essex and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts bounded and described as follows: 78 Beginning at a point on the southwesterly side of Salem Turnpike at a distance of one hundred fifty five feet, more or less, (155+) north of the northerly sideline of Peters Street and on the westerly sideline of Salem Turnpike and being the southeast comer of the parcel hereinafter described; thence S 64° 26' 14" W N 10o59' 19" W S 86°57'55"W S 01°56'15"E N 46°14'03"W N 27°24'30"E S 82°13'58"E N02°08'43"E S 87°03'15"E N66o35'29"E S 23°24'30"E S 23°24'30"E S 66°35'34"W S 23°24'30"E N66o35'30"E Southeasterly S 32°30'00"E a distance of one hundred fifty and seventy six hundredths feet (150.76') to a point; thence a distance of one hundred ninety and fifty hundredths feet (109.50') to a point; thence a distance of one hundred fifty three and eighty hundredths feet (153.80') to a point; thence a distance of seventy and twenty hundredths feet (70.20') to a point; thence a distance of one thousand three hundred fifty nine and nine hundredths feet (1,359.09') to a point; thence a distance of one hundred ninety three and sixty five hundredths feet (193.65') to a point; thence a distance of three hundred one and seventy two hundredths feet (301.72') to a point; thence a distance of sixty and no hundredths feet (60.00') to a point; thence a distance of forty six and twenty nine hundredths feet (46.29') to a point; thence a distance of two hundred forty eight and no hundredths feet (248.00') to a point; thence a distance of one hundred twenty two and eighty six hundredths feet (122.86') to a point; thence a distance of two hundred two and five hundredths feet (202.05') to a point; thence a distance of two hundred fifty and no hundredths feet (250.00') to a point; thence a distance of two hundred and no hundredths feet (200.00') to a point; thence a distance of two hundred fifty two and twenty four hundredths feet (252.24') to a point; thence and curving to the left along the arc of a curve having a radius of four thousand sixty six and no hundredths feet (4066.00'), a length of five hundred ten and eighteen hundredths feet (510.18') to a point of tangency; thence a distance of three hundred thirteen and forty two hundredths feet (313.42') to the point of beginning. The above described parcel contains 578,797 Sq. Ft. or 13.287 acres. Legal Description - Assessor's Map 24, Parcel 17: A certain parcel of land located north of Peters Street and west of Salem Turnpike in the Town of North Andover, in the County of Essex and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the southwesterly side of Salem Turnpike at a distance of four hundred eighty feet, more or less, (480±) north of the northerly sideline of Peters Street and the westerly side of the Salem Turnpike and being the southeast comer of the parcel hereinafter described; thence S 58°40'10"W N31o19'50"W N58o40'10"E Southeasterly a distance of two hundred fifty and no hundredths feet (250.00') to a point; thence a distance of one hundred fifty and two hundredths feet (150.02') to a point; thence a distance of two hundred fifty and no hundredths feet (250.00') to a point; thence and curving to the left along the arc of a curve having a radius of four thonsand sixty six and no hundredths feet (4066.00'), a length of one hundred fifty and three hundredths feet (150.03') to the point of the beginning. The above described parcel contains 37,436 Ft. or 0.859 acres of land in the Town of North Andover, Massachusetts. Article 27. Legal Description - Assessor's Map 27 - Parcel 22: A certain parcel of land located south of Wavedy Road and west of Salem Turnpike in the Town of North Andover, in the County of Essex and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the southwesterly side of Salem Turnpike at a distance of five hundred ninety feet, more or less (590'm) south of the southerly sideline of Waverly Road and on the westerly sideline of Salem Turnpike and being the northeast comer of the parcel hereinafter described; thence S 23o24'30'' E N 87°03'15'' W N 66°35'29' E beginning. a distance of one hundred twenty two and eighty six hundredths feet (122.86') to a point; thence a distance of two hundred seventy six and seventy six hundredths feet (276.76') to a point; thence a distance of two hundred forty eight and no hundredths feet (248.00') to the point of The above described parcel contains 15, 234 Sq. Ft. or 0.350 acres in the Town of North Andover. VOTED TO ADOPT Article 26. May 13, 2003 YES--246 ~10~15 Amend Zoning Map- Portion of Route 114 Turnpike Street Adjacent to United Methodist Church - Assessor's Map 24 Parcel 81 from Business Four (B4) to General Business (GB). VOTED to amend the Zoning Map of the Town of North Andover- Portion of Route 114 (Turnpike Street) Assessor's Map 24 Parcel 81 from Business Four (B4) to General Business (GB), more specifically, Route 114, Map 24, Parcel 8l, containing 2.858 acres more or less that being: Legal Description - Assessor's Map 24 - Parcel 81: A certain parcel of land located on the northeast comer of the intersection of Peters Street and Salem Turnpike in the Town of North Andover, in the County of Essex and Commonwealth of Massachusetts bounded and described as follows: Beginning at a point on the northeasterly side of Salem Turnpike at a distance of four hundred sixty feet, more or less, (460+) northwest of the centefline of Peters Street, on the easterly sideline of Salem Turnpike and being the northwest comer of the parcel hereinafter described; thence N 61°05'39'' E S 21o46'28'' E S 61o05'39'' W S 29o02'30'' E S 42o40'40" E S 60%7'30" W Northwesterly N32°30'00"W a distance of six hundred sixty two and no hundredths feet (662.00') by land of the Lawrence Eagle Tribune to a point; thence a distance of sixty two and thirty one hundredths feet (62.31 ') by land of the Lawrence Eagle Tribune to a point; thence a distance of four hundred seven and eighty three hundredths feet (407.83') by lot A to a point; thence a distance of three hundred sixteen and ninety six hundredths (316.96') by Lot A to a point; thence a distance of fifty and fifty eight hundredths feet (50.58') by Lot A to a point; thence a distance of one bnndred fifty seven feet and no hundredths feet (157.00') by the sideline of Peters Street to a point of curvature; thence and curving to the right along the arc of a curve having a radius of eighty and no hundredths feet (80.00'), a length of one hundred twenty and eighty three hundredths feet (120.83') to a point of tangency; thence a distance of three hundred fifty four and no hundredths feet (354.00') to the point of beginning. The above parcel is shown as lot B and described in the deed in North Essex County Registry of Deeds at book 3068 Page 299, The above metes and bounds description is taken from a plan prepared for First Methodist Church dated December 20, 1989 by Richard F. Kaminski and Associates, Inc. and recorded as Plan number 11717 in the North District Essex Registry of Deeds. 8O ArticLe 28. Article 29. Article 30. ArticLe 31. The above described parcel contains 124,482 Sq. Ft. or 2.858 acres more or less in the Town of Noxth Andover, Massachusetts. VOTED TO ADOPT Article 27 as printed in the warrant with the following correction: "Delete Parcel 82 in line 3 and replace with Parcel 81 to correct typographical error". YES--226 N0--18 Voted May 13, 2003 Creation of Residential Re-Use Overlay District. To see if the Town will vote to mnend Section 8.12 of the Zoning Bylaw for the Town of North Andover by establishing an overlay district. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO "TAKE NO ACTION" on Article 28. Voted May 13, 2003 Amend Zoning Map - Assessor Map 35 Lot 50 - 1003 Osgood Street from Residential One (R-l) to Business Two (B2). VOTED BY TWO-THIRD VOTE DECLARED BY THE MODERATOR to rezone the herein described parcel of land from Residential One (R-l) to Business T~vo (B-2). The subject parcel is identified on the North Andover Assessor's Map 35, Lot 50, and further known as 1003 Osgood Street, North Andover Massachusetts. The subject property being generally as shown on the plan entitled "1003 Osgood Street - Existing Conditions Plan" dated August 8, 2002, scale 1"=20' prepared by MHF Design Consultants' Inc. a copy of which is on file in the office of the Town Clerk. Voted May 13, 2003 IncLusion in Residential Re-Use OverLay District - Assessor's Map 35, Lot 50 - 1003 Osgood Street. To see if the Town will vote to include the herein described parcel of land in the Residential Re-Use Overlay District. The subject parcel is identified on the North Andover Assessor's Map 35, Lot 50, and further known as 1003 Osgood Street, North Andover Massachusetts. The subject property being generally as shown on the plan entitled "1003 Osgood Street - Existing Conditions Plan" dated August 8, 2002, scale 1"=20' prepared by MHF Design Consnltants, Inc., a copy of which is on file in the office of the Town Clerk. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO "TAKE NO ACTION" on Article 30. Amend Zoning Map - Sharpners Pond Road - Off Route 114 - Future Ice Rink Facility. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to amend the North Andover Zoning Map by rezoning the following parcel of land from Industrial 3 (I3) Zoning District and establishing the same as an Industrial 1 (I1) Zoning District: A parcel of land located on the north side of Sharpners Pond Road, beginning at a point located 438.03' east of the intersection of Sharpners Pond Road and Route 114, at a point on the north side of Sharpners Pond Road running: Northwesterly 322.14' Easterly 554.82' Southeasterly 205.82' Easterly 121.61' Southeasterly 106.24' R=30.00' L=47.35' R=1984.86' L--695.33' Southwesterly 137.86' along two courses to a point at other land of the Town of North Andover, thence along land of the Town of North Andover to a point thence along land of the Town of North Andover to a point thence along land of the Town of North Andover to a point thence along land of the Town of North Andover to a point thence along land of the Town of North Andover along a curve to the right to a point on the north side of Sharpners Pond Road, thence along a curve to the left along Sharpners Pond Road to a point, thence along the sideline of Sharpners Pond Road to a point, said point being the point of beginning, 81 Article 31. ArUc[e 32. Said parcel contains 5.03 acres of land and is shown as Lot A on a "Plan of Land proposed for rezoning in North Andover, MA prepared for North Andover Youth Hockey Association, March 29, 2003, Merrimack Engineering Services, 66 Park Street, Andover, MA 01810" and on file in the office of the Town Clerk; or take any action relative thereto. Amend Zoning Map - Sharpners Pond Road - Off Route 114 - Future Ice Rink Facffity. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to amend the North Andover Zoning Map by rezoning the following parcel of land from Industrial 3 (I3) Zoning District and establishing the same as an Industrial 1 (Il) Zoning District: A parcel of land located on the north side of Sharpners Pond Road, begimfing at a point located 438.03' east of the intersection of Sharpners Pond Road and Route 114, at a point on the north side of Sharpners Pond Road running: Northwesterly 322.14' Easterly 554.82' Southeasterly 205.82' Easterly 121.61' Southeasterly 106.24' R=30.00' L=47.35' R=1984.86' L=695.3Y Southwesterly 137.86' point of beginning, along two courses to a poim at other land of the Town of North Andover, thence along land of the Town of North Andover to a point thence along land of the Town of North Andover to a point thence along land of the Town of North Andover to a point thence along land of the Town of North Andover to a point thence along land of the Town of North Andover along a curve to the right to a point on the north side of Sharpners Pond Road, thence along a curve to the left along Sharpners Pond Road to a point, thence along the sideline of Sharpners Pond Road m a point, said point being the Said parcel contains 5.03 acres of land and is shown as Lot A on a "Plan of Land proposed for rezoning in North Andover, MA prepared for North Andover Youth Hockey Association, March 29, 2003, Merrimack Engineering Services, 66 Park Street, Andover, MA 018 i0" and on file in the office of the Town Clerk. Authorization to Sell Land for Ice Rink Facility Located on Sharpners Pond Road. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to authorize the Board of Selectmen to sell through the land disposition process prescribed in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B§ 16, on terms and conditions deemed by the Board of Selectmen to be in the best interest of the Town including use of the property as an ice fink facility that certain parcel of land described as follows: A parcel of land located on the north side of Sharpners Pond Road, beginning at a point located 438.03' east of the intersection of Sharpners Pond Road and Route 114, at a point on the north side of Sharpners Pond Road running: Northwesterly 322.14' Easterly 554.82' Southeasterly 205.82' Easterly 121.61' Southeasterly 106.24' R=30.00' L=47.35' R=1984.86' L=695.33' Southwesterly 137.86' point of beginning, along two courses to a point at other land of the Town of North Andover, thence along land of the Town of North Andover to a point thence along land of the Town of North Andover to a point thence along land of the Town of North Andover to a point thence along land of the Town of North Andover to a point thence along land of the Town of North Andover along a curve to the fight to a point on the north side of Sharpners Pond Road, thence along a curve to the left along Sharpners Pond Road to a po'mt, thence along the sideline of Sharpners Pond Road to a Point, said point being the 82 Article 33. Said parcel contains 5.03 acres of land and is shown as Lot A on a "Plan of Land proposed for rezoning in North Andover, MA prepared for North Andover Youth Hockey Association, March 29, 2003, Merrimack Engineering Services, 66 Park Street, Andover, MA 01810" and on file in the office of the Town Clerk. Voted May 13, 2003 Amend Zoning Bylaw Section 8.7 - Growth Management. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED that the Town will amend Section 8.7.2(c) of the Zoning Bylaw (Growth Management Printed in its entirety in the wan-ant) to change the date of 'July 1,2003' to 'July 1, 2004', in two places to read as follows: "c) The provisions of this Section 8.7 shall expire on July 1, 2004; 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, 2004 these provisions shall not be construed to have lapsed on such date." The existing bylaw reads as follows: 8.7 GROWTHMANAGEMENT 1. INTENT AND PURPOSE This Section 8.7 is adopted pursuant to the provisions of M,G.L., c. 40A and the Home Rule Amendment, Article 89 of the Massachusetts Constitution, for the following purposes: a) to ensure that growth occurs in an orderly and planned manner, at a rote that can be supported by Town services, while avoiding large year to year variations in the development rate; b) to allow the Town time to update its Master Plan and to provide the Town with time to study the effect of growth on the municipality's infrastructure, character and municipal services; c) to allow the Town time to study, plan for, and provide an additional source of water; to relate the timing of residential development to the Town's ability to provide adequate public safety, schools, roads, municipal infrastructure, and human services at the level of quality which citizens expect, and within the Town's ability to pay under the financial limitations of Proposition 2 1/2. e) to preserve and enhance the exiting community character and value of property; and to allow departures from the strict application of the growth rate measures herein in order to encourage certain types of residential growth which address the housing needs of specific population groups or which provide significant reductions in the ultimate residential density of the Town. 2. APPLICABILITY, EFFECT AND DEFINITIONS a) No building permit shall be issued for a new dwelling unit between May 6,1996 and July 1,1996 unless exempted by Section 8.7(6) herein. b) Beginning on July 1, 1996, no building permit for a new dwelling unit or units shall be issued unless in accordance with the regulations of this Section 8.7 or unless exempted by Section 8.7(6) herein. c) 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 five years in order 83 to continue municipal comprehensive planning studies necessary to promote orderly growth. In the event such action is taken hy Town Meeting prior to July I, 2003 these provisions shall not be construed to have lapsed on such date. d) For the purposes of this Section 8.7, the following terms shall have the following meaning: "Growth Rate L'tmit" shall mean the maximum number of building permits that may be authorized in one Year, which shall be 80 permits. The Growth Rate Limit is based upon analysis of recent average growth rates and an analysis of the Town's current and future ability to provide essential local services such as public safety, schools, public works and human services. Units exempt under section 8.7(6) are included within the calculation of the Growth Rate Limit. ii) "Development" shall mean a single parcel or set of contiguous parcels of land held in common ownership, regardless of form, at any time on or after the date of adoption of this bylaw, for which one or more building permits will be sought. iii)"Development Schedule" shall mean a schedule authorized by the Planning Board in accordance with Section 8.7(4), which outlines the maximum building permit issuance per development. iv)"Developer" any individual who either as an individual, a beneficial owner of a real estate trust, a partner in a partnership, or an officer or owner of a corporation, requests one or more building permits for the construction of new dwelling units. v) "Year" shall mean the period beginning July 1 and ending June 30. 3. PLANNED GROWTH RATE a) The Growth Rate Limit shall be based on a target growth rate of 80 dwelling units per year. In no case, however, shall the number of nonexempt building permits issued he reduced below 60 permits in any one year period. b) Whenever the number of building permits issued for new dwelling units exceeds the applicable Growth Rate Limit, the Building Inspector shall not issue building permits for any additional dwelling unit or units unless such unit or units are exempt from the provisions of this Section 8.7 under subsection 8.7(6) below.. c) Building permits authorized under a Development Schedule, but not issued during the scheduled period set forth in Section 8.7(4) shall not be counted in computing the applicable Growth Rate Limit. Building permits issued, but subsequently abandoned under the provisions of the State Building Code, shall not be counted in computing the applicable Growth Rate Limit. 4. DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULING This Section 8.7(4) shall apply to the following types of development which would result in the creation of new dwelling units; (a) definitive subdivision plans, (b) plans subject to M.G.L.c.41, s.81P (ANR); (c) special permits. b) In addition to the types of development described in paragraph 8.7(4)(a), the Planning Board is authorized, upon request from the Developer, to approve a development schedule for any other building lot or dwelling unit, specifying the month and year in which such lot/unit shall be eligible for a building permit. c) Dwelling units shall be considered as part of a single development, for purposes of development scheduling, if located on either a single parcel or on a set of contiguous parcels of land held by a 84 Developer in common ownership, regardless of form, at any time on or after the date of adoption of this bylaw. d) Where consistent with the applicable Growth Rate Limit, building permits for the construction of new residential units in types of development set forth in Section 8.7(4)(a), shall be authorized only in accordance with the following table: Number of New dwelling units in development new dwelling units per Year Maximum Number of building permits for 1-5 (Total in Development) 6-10 5 11-20 6 21-30 7 31-40 8 41-54 9 55-80 10 More than 80 1215% of Total in Development Notwithstanding that a Development Schedule has been approved and recorded, the Planning Board shall not be required to authorize the issuance of the stated maximum number of building permits if the issuance of such permits would result in exceeding the Growth Rate Limit. Adoption of a Development Schedule shall not be construed as a commitment to issue building permits. The Planning Board shall not establish any Development Schedule which phases development for longer than a 10 year period. 5. PROCEDURES FOR DEVELOPMENT SCHEDULES a) No building permits for new dwelling units shall be issued until the Development Schedule has been recorded and a certified copy of the Development Schedule has been filed with the Planning Board. b) Upon transfer of any lot or unit in the types of development subject to development scheduling, the deed shall reference the Development Schedule and state the earliest date on which construction may be commenced in accordance with the provisions of this bylaw. c) In order to be equitable to all Developers no more than 20% of the total available bnilding permits under section 8.7(3)(a), in any Year, will be issued to any one Developen d) Procedures for development schedules shall be in accordance with roles and regulations, consistent with the provisions of this bylaw, to be adopted by the Planning Board on or before July 1, 1996. 6. EXEMPTIONS The following developments are specifically exempt from the Growth Rate Limit and Development Scheduling provisions of this by-law. The issuance of building permits for these Developments shall count toward the Growth Rate Limit of 80 permits in a Year. Except that permits issued under subsection (a) below shall not count towards the Growth Rate Limit of 80 permits in a Year. a) An application for a building permit for the enlargement, restoration, or reconstruction of a dwelling in existence as of the effective date of this by-law, provided that no additional residential unit is created. b) All lots created prior to May 6, 1996 are exempt from the provisions of this Section 8.7 of the Zoning Bylaw. Articte 34. c) Dwelling units for low and/or moderate income families or iudividuals, where all of the following conditions are met: i) Occupancy of the units is restricted to households qualifying under Local Initiative Program as administered by the Executive Office of Communities and Development; ii) The affordable units are subject to a properly executed and recorded deed restriction running with the land which shall limit the succeeding resale price to an increase of 10 pement, plus any increase in the consumer price index, plus the cost of any improvements certified by the Building Inspector. d) Dwelling units for senior residents, where occupancy of the units is restricted to senior persons through a properly executed and recorded deed restriction running with the land. For purposes of this Section "senior" shall mean persons over the age of 55. e) Development projects which voluntarily agree to a minimum 40% permanent reduction in density, (buildable lots), below the density, (buildable lots), permitted under zoning and feasible given the environmental conditions of the tract, with the surplus land equal to at least ten buildable acres and permanently designated as open space and/or farmland. The land to be preserved shall be protected from development by an Agricultural Preservation Restriction, Conservation Restriction, dedication to the Town, or other similar mechanism approved by the Planning Board that will ensure its protection. Any tract of land existing and not held by a Developer in common ownership with an adjacent parcel on the effective date of this Section 8.7 shall receive a one-time exemption from the Planned Growth Rate and Development Scheduling provisions for the purpose of constructing one single family dwelling unit on the parcel. g) If at the time a Development is ready for building permits, (i.e. all other permits from all other boards and commissions have been received and the project is in compliance with those permits), and the Development Schedule does not accommodate issuing a building permit in that Year, one building permit will be issued per Year per Development until such time as the Development Schedule accommodates issuing building permits. 7. ZONING CHANGE PROTECTION a) Any protection against zoning changes provided by M.G.L.c. 40A, s.6, shall be extended to the earliest date on which the final unit in the development could be authorized under this bylaw. 8. SEVERABILITY a) The provisions of this by-law are hereby declared severable and if any provision shall be held invalid or unconstitutional, it shall not be construed to affect the validity or constitutionality of any of the remaining provisions of this by-law. Authorization to Lease Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to seek proposals for, negotiate and thereaftor enter into a long-term lease of the Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill, such lease to have an original term not to exceed forty (40) years with one or more option periods not to exceed an additional fifteen (15 years), subject to the agreement by the lessee to complete an event facility, conference center, bed and breakfast, exhibit space for recreational and other public purposes, all to be on such terms and conditions as shall be delineated and approved by the Board of Selectmen. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to "Take No Action" on article 34. voted may 13, 2003 86 ArticLe 35. Authorization Massachusetts ELectric Utility Easement - Foster Street. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to authorize the Board of Selectmen and Conservation Commission to grant a utility easement, for guys and anchors, to Massachusetts Electric Company on land located off Foster Street shown on Assessor's Map 104D as Lot 43, with the easement being shown on a plan described as "Sketch showing proposed guys and anchors to be installed on private property owned by the Town of North Andover off Foster Street, North Andover, MA; Plan #044-02-14", which is on file with the Town Clerk's office on such terms as the Selectmen and Conservation Commission deem to be in the best interest of the Town of North Andover and authorize a petition to the Massachusetts Legislature for special legislation to accomplish the foregoing. Voted May 13, 2003 A~cle 36. Establishment of Postal Stamp for Samuel Osgood. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to endorse the recommendation for the adoption of a Postage Stamp to honor Colonel Samuel Osgood, First Postmaster General of the United States and native son of North Andover The Annual Town Meeting for the Town of North Andover dissolved by UNANIMOUS VOTE at 9:55 P.M. on May 13, 2003. A True Copy Attest: Joyce A. Bradshaw, Town Clerk Go steddlng down Half Mile Hilt. CPA funded project--2002 87 Specia[ Town Meeting November 17, 2003 The Special Town Meeting for the Town of North Andover was called to order by Moderator Charles A. Salisbury at 7:13 p.~. Former Town Clerk Daniel J. Long and Dana Fisher were remembered for all their contributions to the success of Town Meetings. Upon Motion made by Wendy D. Wakeman, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, and duly seconded it was voted to dispense with the reading of the warrant and the Constable's Return of Service of that Warrant verbatim, but be allowed to refer to articles by number and by subject matter. Article 1. Amendments To The General Fund Appropriation For Hsca[ Year 2004. To see if the Town will vote to amend the General Fund Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2004 as voted under Article 12 of the May 12, 2003 Annual Town Meeting; or take any other action relative thereto. Recommendation of Board of Selectmen: Favorable Action Recommendation of Finance Committee: Not Recommended Article 2. Article 3. Pursuant to Section 2-8-3 of the Town Charter, "No article calling for the appropriation 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." NO VOTE WAS TAKEN pursuant to Section 2-8-3 of the Town Charter. Amendments To The Capitat Improvement Plan Appropriation Articte For Fiscal Year 2004. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Capital Improvement Plan Appropriation as voted under Article 13 of the May 12, 2003 Annual Town Meeting; or to take any other action relative thereto. Recommendation of Board of Selectmen: To be made at Town Meeting Recommendation of Finance Committee: Favorable Action assuming the amount authorized for the purchase of the Fire Track does not exceed $293,900. VOTED to amend the Capital Improvement Han Appropriation as voted under Article 13 of the May 12, 2003 Annum Town Meeting by amending Item 14 "Drainage Improvements" by adding the phrase "Engineering Analysis and Recommendations" to the description. Amendments To The Water Enterprise Fund Appropriation For F~sca[ Year 2004. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Water Enterprise Fund Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2004 as voted in Article 15 of the May 13, 2003 Annual Town Meeting; or to take any other action relative thereto. Recommendation of Board of Selectmen: Recommendation of Finance Committee: Favorable Action Not Recommended Pursuant to Section 2-8-3 of the Town Charter, "No article calling for the appropriation of funds shall be considered at a special town meeting unless the proposed expenditure has been recormnended by the Board of Selectmen and the Finance Committee acting separately at separate meetings." NO VOTE WAS TAKEN pursuant to Section 2-8-3 of the Town Charier. 88 ArticLe 4. Article 5. A~cte 6. Amendments To The Sewer Enterprise Fund Appropriation For Fiscal Year 2004. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Sewer Enterprise Fund Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2004 as voted in Article 16 of the May 13,2003 Annual Town Meeting; or to take any other action relative there RecommendatiOn of Board of Selectmen: Recommendation of Finance Committee: Favorable Action Not Recommended Pursuant to Section 2-8-3 of the Town Charter, "No article calling for the appropriation 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." NO VOTE WAS TAKEN pursuant to Section 2-8-3 of the Town Charter. Amendments To The Stevens Estate At 0sgood Hit[ Enterprise Fund Appropflation For Fiscal Year 2004. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill Enterprise Fund Appropriation for Fiscal Year 2004 as voted in Article 17 of the May 13, 2003 Annual Town Meeting; or to take any other action relative thereto. Recommendation of Board of Selectmen: Recommendation of Finance Committee: Favorable Action Not Recommended Pursuant to Section 2-8-3 of the Town Charter, "No article calling for the appropriation 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 Comnfittee acting separately at separate meetings." NO VOTE WAS TAKEN pursuant to Section 2-8-3 of the Town Charter. 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 prior years of the Town; or to take any other action relative thereto. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to authorize payment of the following bills of prior years from current year's appropriations: Registry of Deeds $168.00 Registry of Deeds $167.00 Registry of Deeds $167.00 Registry of Deeds $167.00 Tri Mark United East $196.00 Broadview Network $251.00 Standard & Poors $7,500.00 Municipal Management Associates $3,008.00 Assessors Assessors Assessors Assessors Stevens Estate Stevens Estate Tmasurer Treasurer Explanation: State Law requires Town Meeting approval for any bills received after close of the fiscal year. Recommendation of Board of Selectmen: Favorable Action Recommendation of Finance Committee: Favorable Action Vote Required: 9/10 Vote 89 Article 7. Article 8. Article 9. Appropriation of Funds-New Hre Engine. To sec if the Town will vote to appropriate or provide through bonding the additional funds necessary in combination with the insurance settlement from the damage to Engine 1 from the accident which occurred on August 25, 2003 for the purchase of a new fire engine; or take any other action relative thereto. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to appropriate $367,236.00 for the purchase of a fire truck and to meet said appropriation $95,220.79 be transferred from insurance reimbursement accom~ts, and that the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, be authorized to borrow $272,015.21 under Chapter 44 of the Massachusetts General Laws. Recommendation of Board of Selectmen: Favorable Action Recommendation of Finance Committee: Favorable Action Vote Required: 2/3 Vote AppropriaUon of Funds: Spedal Commission to Study Adult Entertainment FaciLity. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate from available funds or transfer the sum of FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000) to be expended under the direction of a special commission composed OF THE FOLLOWING North Andover residents John W. Graham (former Selectman), James P. Gordon (former Town Manager), Paul A. Hedstrom (Attorney and former Planning Board Member), William Hanson and Robert Ercolini (CPA and former Selectman) for the purpose of hiring experts in law, finance, security and other relevant professions to (1) review all submissions made by or on behalf of the Thomsons and/or their related or affiliated entities to the North Andover Zoning Board of Appeals (BOARD) in connection with their request for a special permit to operate an adult entertainment facility on Holt Road in North Andover and to (2) review any and all other aspects of the proposed facility and/or its proposed operations for the purpose of providing to the BOARD relevm~t information to assist it in making its determination on the application for the special permit requested; or to take any other action relative thereto. Petition of Robert Ercolini and o~hers Recommendation of Board of Selectmen: Recommendation of Finance Committee: Unfavorable Action Not Recommended Pursuant to Section 2-8-3 of the Town Charter, "No article calling for the appropriation 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." NO VOTE WAS TAKEN pursuant to Section 2-8-3 of the Town Charter. Appropriation of Funds: Appear or Defense of Adult Entertainment Facility Zoning Board of Appeals Derision. To see if the Town ~vill vote to appropriate from available funds or transfer the sum of FIFTY THOUSAND DOLLARS ($50,000) to be expended under the direction of a special commission composed of the following North Andover residents John W. Graham (former Selectman), James P. Gordon, (former Town Manager), Paul A. Hedstrom (Attorney and former Planning Board Member), William Hanson and Robert Ercolini (CPA and former Selectman) for the purpose of hiring experts in law, finance, security and other relevant professions to either (1) assist the Town of North Andover or the Zoning Board of Appeals in the defense of any decision it may make to deny a special permit requested by the Thomsons and/or their related or affiliated entities to the North Andover Zoning Board of Appeals (BOARD) in connection with their request for a special permit to operate an adult entertainment facility on Holt Road in North Andover or to (2) to appeal, to the full extent that the law allows, any decision by the BOARD that grants a special permit to the Thomsons and/or their related entities to operate an adult entertainment facility on Holt Road in North Andover; or to take any other action relative thereto. Petition of Robert Ercolini and others go ArticLe 10, Recommendation of Board of Selectmen: Recommendation of Finance Committee: Not Recommended Not Recommended Pursuant to Section 2-8-3 of the Town Charter, "No article calling for the appropriation 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." NO VOTE WAS TAKEN pursuant to Section 2-8-3 of the Town Charter. Request That Zoning Board of AppeaLs Continue Its Heating On Adult Entertainment Fac~Ut~. To see if Town Meeting will vote to request that the North Andover Zoning Board of Appeals keep open its Public Hearing on the special permit request made by the Thomsons and/or their related or affiliate entities to the North Andover Zoning Board of Appeals (BOARD) in connection with their request for a special permit to operate an adult entertainment facility on Holt Road in North Andover until such time as a commission appointed by TOWN MEETING can (1) review all submissions made by or on behalf of the Thomsons and/ or their related or affiliate entities to the North Andover Zoning Board of Appeals (BOARD) in connection with their request for a special permit to operate an adult entertainment facility on Holt Road in North Andover and to (2) review any and all other aspects of the proposed facility and/or its proposed operations for the purpose of providing to the BOARD relevant information to assist it in making its determination on the application for the special permit requested; or to take any other action relative thereto. Petition o~ Robert Ercolini and others Recommendation of Board of Selectmen: Unfavorable Action Main Motion: I move that the Special Permit Granting Authority, in considering an application for Special Perm/ts for Adult Uses, pursuant to Section 8.8 Adult Use Zone of the Zoning Bylaw Town of North Andover requires that the applicant for such a permit to apply for and receive all other necessary permits and approvals, including but not limited to those required from the Building Inspector(s), Planning Board, Conservation Commission, Board of Health, other public safety agencies within the town and any other agencies or boards that the Special Permit Granting Authority may deem appropriate, before making its decision to issue or deny a Special Permit for Adult Uses. VOTE ON MAIN MOTION: YES--124 NOra146 Upon motion made and duly seconded by Mark DiSalvo, 1011 Great Pond Road, the following amendment was voted: VOTED that it be the sense of this Special Town Meeting: 1) That should legal liability be threatened for Zoning Board of Appeals members, that a future town meeting indemnify them, if their actions are "constitutional", 2) That the Board of Selectmen direct the Town Manager to act in concert with the desires of this Special Town Meeting until such time that a subsequent Town Meeting determine otherwise, and 3) That the Board of Selectmen support and take all affirmative actions and efforts that will conclude in North Andover hosting neither a trash transfer station, nor an adult entertainment facility on the property currently in question, And that all actions be carded out so as not to violate the civil rights of others. VOTE ON AMENDMENT: YES~126 N0~116 Vote Required: Majority Vote , 91 Article 11. AuthorizaUon to Acquire Land on HoK Road. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase, lease, gift, grant eminent domain, or otherwise three parcels of land and buildings(s) thereon, if any, that are owned by the Thomsons and/or their related or affiliated entities including 210 Holt Road in North Andover, all of which is in particular bounded and described on the attached pages: Exhibit "A" Three certain parcels of land in North Andover, Massachusetts, Parcel I A certain parcel of land on the southerly side of Holt Road, North Andover, Essex County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, being shown as Lot 2 on a plan entitled "Revised Plan of Western Industrial Park", North Andover, Mass, prepared for Noren Realty, Inc." Scale l"=100'dated July 11, 1984, drawn by Robert G. Goodwin, R.LS., which plan is recorded as Plan #9572. Said Lot 2 is more particularly bounded and described as follows: Northerly by the southerly sideline of Holt Road, two hundred forty and no/lDo (240.00) feet; Easterly by Lot 1 as shown on said plan three hundred thirteen mid 73/100 (313.73) feet; Southerly by a stone wall by land of the City of Lawrence Airport Commission in two lines there measuring one hundred thirty-three and 72/100 (133.72) feet and one hundred fourteen and 50/100 (114.50) feet respectively; ~md Westerly by Lot 3 as shown on said plan three hundred thirty-sevan and 36/100 (337.36) feet. Containing 1.92 acres, more or less as shown on said plan. Being the same premises conveyed to the grantor herein by deed of Joseph T. Cristaldi recorded prior hereto with the Essex Noah District Registry of Deeds at Book 1900, Page 98. Parcel 2 A certain parcel of land on the southerly side of Holt Road, North Andover, Essex County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, being shown as Lot 3 on a plan entitled "Revised Plan of Western Industrial Park", North Andover, Mass. Prepared for Noren Realty, Inc.", Scale 1' 1D0' = , dated July 11, 1984, drawn by Robert G. Goedwin, R.L.S., particularly bounded and descr/bed as follows: Northerly by the southerly sideline of Holt Road, two hundred sixty and no/lDo (260.00) feet; Southerly by a stone wall be land of the City of Lawrence Airport Commission in two lines there measuring one hundred thirty-five and DO/lDO (135.00) feet and ninety-five and 97/100 (95/97) feet; Easterly again by a stone wall by land of said airport Commission fourteen and 62/100 (14.62) feet Southerly again by land now or formerly of Gleanie, thirty and 0/10 (30.0) feet; and Westerly by Lot 4 as shown on said plan three hundred twenty-eight and 24/100 (328.24) feet. Containing 1.92 acres, more or less as shown on said plan. Being the same premises conveyed to the grantor herein by deed of Noren Realty, Inc., dated November 1, 1984 and recorded with the Essex Noah District Registry of Deeds at Book 1906, Page 94. Parcel 3 A certain parcel of land on the southerly side of Holt Road, Nonfi Andover, Essex County, Commonwealth of Massachusetts, being shown as Lot 4 on a plan entitled "Revised Plan of Western Industrial Park", North Andover, Mass. Prepared for Noren Realty, lnc." Scale I"=IDO' dated July 11, 1984, drawn by Robert G. Goodwin, R.LS., which plan is recorded as Plan g9572. Said Lot 4 is more particularly bounded and described as follows: Northerly by the southerly sideline of Holt Road, two hundred fifty and 00/100 (250.00) feet; Easterly by Lot 3 as shown on said plan three hundred twenty-eight and 24/100 (328.24) feet; 92 Articte 12. Southerly by land now or formerly of Glennie two hundred fifty-three and 60/100 (253.60) feet; Westerly by land now or formerly of Rogers, three hundred sixty and 30/100 (360.30) feet. Containing 1.93 acres, more or less as shown on said plan. Being the same premises conveyed to the grantor herein by deed of Noren Realty, Inc., date November 1, 1984 and recorded with the Essex North District Registry of Deeds at Book 1906, Page 94. Petition of Robert Ercolini and others Recommendation of Board of Selectmen: Unfavorable Action Recommendation of Finance Committee: Unfavorable Action Recommendation of Planning Board: Unfavorable Action Vote Required: 2/3 Vote UNANIMOUS VOTE TO "TAKE NO ACTION" on Article 11. Upon MOTION of Keith A. Mitchell, 188 Salem Street, made and duly seconded it was moved to reconsider all previously voted articles. RECONSIDERATION DENIED Amend Chapter lO1-Fees of the Generat Bytaws of the Town of North Andover by Addition of a New Section 3--Town Cterk Fees. To see if the Town will vote to amend Chapter 101 "Fees" of the Bylaws for the Town of North Andover by adding a new section 3 "Town Clerk Fees" to read as follows: ITEM FEE Vital Records - Certified Vita[ Records - Affidavit of Correction Filing DeLayed Vitat Record Recording "Out of Commonwealth" Vital Events fienea[ogy-Written Intention of Marriage Business Certificate (D/B/A)-lssuance Change of D/B/A - Residence, Discontinuance Certificate Practice of Podiatry, Optometry Certificate Practice Physician,Osteopath FlUng Declaration of Trust or Amendment Section 22 Chapter 166 Recordings (Po[es) Flammabte Storage Tank Registration (per site) Raffles and Bazaars (Non-Profits On[y) Street Listing Book Filing Bond - Btasting Operations - C. 148 §40 Filing Bond - Fireworks Storage - C. 148 § 40 Entertainment Licenses - 7 Day Entertainment License - Sunday $8.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $5.00 $40.00 $40.00 $15.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $40.00 $150.00 $50.00 $25.00 $25.00 $25.00 $100.00 $ 20.00 A review and adjustment of these fees may be made by the Board of Selectmen whenever deemed necessary; or to take any other action relative thereto. Recommendation of Board of Selectmen: Favorable Action Recommendation of Finance Committee: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO ADOPT Article 12 as printed in the warrant. 93 Article 1.3. Artide 16. Article 15. Amend Vote on Article 7 of the December 3, 2001 Spedal Town Meeting - Transfer of Unexpended Funds. To see if the Town will vote to amend the vote on Article 7 taken at the December 3, 2001 Special Town Meeting by transferring any unexpended funds and transferring said funds into the Assessor's Outside Professional Services Budget; or to take any other action relative thereto. Recommeudation of Board of Selectmen: Favorable Action Recommendation of Finance Committee: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority CLEAR MAJORITY VOTE to transfer the unexpended balance of $89,080 from Article 7 of the December 3, 2001 Special Town Meeting to General Government Expenditures (Board of Assessors-Outside Professional Services). Discontinuance of a Portion of Sharpners Pond Road as a PubUc Way. To see if the Town will vote to discontinue that certain portion of Sharpners Pond Road shown as Parcel X on Plan of Land entitled "Plan of Land in North Andover, MA prepared for Town of North Andover Department of Public Works, October 24, 2003 scale 1" = 50' by Merrimack Engineering Services, 66 Park Street, Andover, MA 01810", which portion to be discontinued is bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the northwesterly corner at a point on a stone wall at land of the Town of Noah Andover at a point 46.36' southeasterly from a drill hole in a stone wall, said point being on the sideline of Sharpners Pond Road, running Northeasterly 137.86' Northeasterly 695.33' Southeasterly 48.00' Southwesterly 678.51' Southwesterly 137.86' Northwesterly 48.00' along the sideline of Sharpners Pond Road along land of the Town of North Andover to a point of curvature, thence along the sideline of Sharpners Pond Road along land of the Town of North Andover to a point of curvature, thence into the right of way of Sharpners Pond Road to a point, thence along a curve to the left of radius of 1936.86' along a line within the Sharpners Pond Road right of way to a point of curvature, thence along a line within the Sharpners Pond Road right of way to a point, thence along a line within the Sharpners Pond Road right of way to a point on a stone wall said point being the point of beginning. Said parcel contains 39,629 square feet land area; or take any action relative thereto. Recommendation of Board of Selectmen: Favorable Action Recommendation of Finance Committee: Favorable Action Recommendation of Planning Board: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to adopt A~ticle 14 as printed in the warrant. Amendment to Warrant Article Authorizing the Town to Sell Land For Ice Rink FadUty Located on Sharpners Pond Road. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Authorization to Sell Land for Ice Rink Facility Located on Sharpners Pond Road as voted under Article 32 of the May 12, 2003 Annual Town Meeting to anthorize the Board of Selectmen to sell through the land disposition process prescribed in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B §16 and to enter into agreements to sell, to impose restrictions, grant or receive easements, and grant the town options to purchase land on terms and conditions deemed by the Board of Selectmen to be in the best interest of the Town including use of the property as an ice rink facility, that certain parcel of land described in Article 32 of the May 12, 2003 Annual Town Meeting as follows: 94 A parcel of land located on the north side of Sharpners Pond Road, beginning at a point located 438.03' east of the intersection of Sharpners Road and Route 114, at a point on the north side of Sharpners Pond Road running: Northwesterly 322.14' Easterly 554.82' Southeasterly 205.82' Easterly 121.61' Southeasterly 106.24' R=30.00' L47.35' R=1984.86' L=695.33' Southwesterly 137.86' along two courses to a point at other land of the Town of North And?ver, thence along land of the Town of North Andover to a point thence along land of the Town of North Andover to a point thence along land of the Town of North Andover to a point thence along land of the Town of North Andover to a point thence along land of the Town of North Andover, along a curve to the right to a point on the North side of Sharpners Pond Road, thence along a curve to the left along Sharpners Pond Road to a point, thence along the sideline of Sharpners Pond Road to a Point, said point being the point of beginning, Said parcel contains 5.03 acres of land and is shown as Lot A on a "Plan of Land proposed for rezoning in North Andover, MA prepared for North Andover Youth Hockey Association, March 29, 2003, Merrimack · " le Engineering Services, 66 Park Street, Andover, MA01810 and on fi in the office of the Town Clerk; and that certain parcel of land shown as Parcel X on Plan entitled "Plan of Land in North Andover, MA prepared for Town of North Andover Department of Public Works, October 24, 2003 scale 1" = 50' by Merrimack Engineering Services, 66 Park Street, Andover, MA 01810" and described as follows: Beginning at the southwesterly comer at a point on a stone wall at land of the Town of North Andover at a point 46.36' southeasterly from a drill hole in a stone wall, said point being on the sideline of Sharpners Pond Road, running Northeasterly 137.86' Northeasterly 695.33' Southeasterly 48.00' Southwesterly 678.51' Southwesterly 137.86' Northwesterly 48.00' along the sideline of Sharpners Pond Road along and of the Town of North Andover to a point of curvature, thence along the sideline of Sharpners Pond Road along land of the Town of North Andover to a point of curvature, thence into the right of way of Sharpners Pond Road to a point, thence along a curve to the left of radius of 1936.86' along a line within the Sharpners Pond right of way to a point of Curvature, thence along a line within the Sharpners Pond Road right of way to a point, thence along a line within the Sharpners Pond Road right of way to a point on a stonewall said point being the point of beginning. Said parcel contains 39,629 square feet land area; or take any action relative thereto. Recommendation of Board of Selectmen: Favorable Action Recommendation of Finance Committee: Favorable Action Recommendation of Planning Board: Favorable Action Article 16. Vote Required: 2/3 Vote UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to adopt Article 15 as printed in the warrant. Amend Zoning Map - Sharpners Pond Road - Off Route 114 -Future Ice Rink FaciUty. To see if the Town will vote to amend the North Andover Zoning Map by rezoning the following parcel of land from Industrial 3 (I3) Zoning District and establishing the same as an Industrial l (I1) Zoning District: 95 Article 17. Beginning at the northwesterly corner at a point on a stone wall at land of the Town of North Andover at a point 46.36' southeasterly from a drill hole in a stone wall, said point being on the sideline of Sharpners Pond Road, running Northeasterly 137.86' Northeasterly 695.33' Southeasterly 48.00' Southwesterly 678.51' Southwesterly 137.86' Northwesterly 48.00' along the sideline of Sharpners Pond Road along land of the Town of North Andover to a point of curvature, thence along the sideline of Sharpners Pond Road along land of the Town of North Andover to a point of curvature, thence into the right of way of Sharpners Pond Road to a point, thence along a curve to the left of radins of 1936.86' along a line within the Sharpners Pond right of way to a point of curvature, thence along a line within the Sharpners Pond Road fight of way to a point, thence along a line within the Sharpners Pond Road fight of way to a point on a stonewall said point being the point of beginning. Said parcel contains 39,629 square feet land area; or take any action relative thereto. Recommendation of Board of Selectmen: Favorable Action Recommendation of Finance Committee: Favorable Action Recommendation of Planning Board: Favorable Action Vote Required: 2/3 Vote UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to adopt Article 16 as printed in the warrant. Amend Zoning Bylaw-Sec/ions 2.21.3 - Definition of Adult Motion ficture Theater - and Definition of AduLt Use - Section 2.21.6. To see if the Town will vote to amend the definition of Adult Motion Picture in Section 2.21.3 of the Zoning Bylaw for the Town of North Andover by inserting the word "regularly" after "thereof' and to amend the definition of Adult Use in Section 2.21.6 of the Zoning Bylaw by adding: For purposes of interpreting the definitions of "adult use" as defined in this bylaw, "regular" or "regularly", shall mean a consistent ongoing and substantial course of conduct, such that the films, performances, or business activities so described constitute a significant and substantial portion of the films or performances offered as part of the ongoing business of the sexually oriented business. The amended sections will read as follows: 3.3.3 6.6.6 Adult Motion Picture Theater-An enclosed building or any portion thereof"mgularly" used for presenting material (motion picture films, video cassettes, cable television, slides or any other such visual media) distinguished by an emphasis on matter depicting, describing, or relating to sexual conduct or sexual excitement as defined in MGL Ch. 272, Sec. 31. Adult Use-Adult Bookstores, Adult Cabarets, Adult Motion Pictm'e Theaters, Adult Paraphernalia Stores, and Aduk Video Stores as defined in this Bylaw. For purposes of interpreting the definitions of"aduk use" as defined in this bylaw, "regular" or "regularly", shall mean a consistent ongoing and substantial course of conduct, such that the films, performances, or business activities so described constitute a significant and substantial portion of the films or performances offered as part of the ongoing business of the sexually oriented business; or take any other action relative thereto. Recommendation of Board of Selectmen: Favorable Action Recommendation of Planning Board: Favorable Action Vote Required: 2/3 Vote 96 Article 18. Articte 19. UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to adopt Article 17 as printed in the warrant. Upon MOTION made by Mark Caggiano and duly seconded a vote to reconsider ail votes on articles 12 through 17 was denied. Amend Zoning Map - Assessors Map 34 Parcet 25 And Parcet 9 (1449-1451 Osgood Street). To see if the Town will vote to amend the zoning designation of Parcels located at 1449-1451 Osgood Street, and identified as Map 34 Parcel 25 and Map 34 Parcel 9 on the Tax Assessor's Map, from Industrial I (one) to Industrial II (two). Said parcels are more particularly bounded and described as: Parcel I: The land in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts with the buildings thereon, bounded and described as follows: Beginning at the northwest comer thereof by land now or formerly of Clinton C. Barker; thence running easterly by land now or formerly of said Barker to land now or formerly of Jacob Barker; thence southerly by land now or formerly of Mary E. Mason; thence westerly by land now or formerly of said Mason to Osgood Street; thence northerly by said street to the point of beginning. Said parcel containing two and one-half acres of land, more or less. Parcel H: A certain parcel of land with the buildings thereon, ff any there be, situated in North Andover Essex County, Massachusetts on the east side of the road leading from North Andover to Haverhill, and bounded as follows: Beginning at the Southwest Comer of said road and by land of Mary Barker and running by the fence by said Mary Barker south seventy (70) degrees east, twelve (12) rods; thence by fence and stone wall south sixty-seven (67) degrees east, twenty nine (29) rods to a comer of the wall; thence turning and running northeast as the wall stands still by land of Mary Barker five (5) rods and twenty-one (21) links to a stake by the wail; thence turning and running Northwest in a straight line by land of Haseltine and Day to a stake by the above-named Haverhill road standing five (5) rods and twenty- one (21) links north from point of commencement; thence south by the east side of said road to a point of beginning, containing one and one-half acres, more or less. Excluded from the above-described parcels is that portion of the premises taken for the layout of Osgood Street in Book 933, Page 170. Petition of Peter Breen and others Recommendation of Board of Selectmen: Favorable Action Reconu'nendation of Planning Board: Favorable Action Vote Required: 2/3 Vote UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to adopt Article 18 as printed in the warrant. Amend Zoning Map - Assessors Map 27 Parcels 16 Through 26, In the Vicinity of Turnpike Street Across from Boston Market._To see if the Town will vote to amend the Zoning Map of the Town of North Andover to rezone the parcels contained in Assessors Map 27 Parcels 16,17,18,19,20,21,23,24,25, and 26 from Residential 4 (R4) to General Business (GB); or take any other action relative thereto. Petition of Hector L. Rivem and others Recommendation of Board of Selectmen: No Recommendation Recommendation of Planning Board: Unfavorable Action Vote Required: 2/3 Vote UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to refer Article 19 back to the Planning Board for further study. 97 Article 20. Article 21. ArUcle 22. Amend General Bylaws Chapter 170 Underground UtiUUes for the Removal of the Lincoln Line Overhead Facili~. To see if the Town will vote to authorize an Electric Sumharge similar to the Old Town Center and Down Town area. Significant savings would be realized today that will not be available in the future. The cost of Massachusetts Electric's planned overhaul, reuse and upgrade replacing over half of the poles and addition of a circuit along the 3+ mile route would be deducible from the total expense. Conversion to an underground facility would be more in keeping with the surrounding neighborhoods and provide a safer environment for the public. Amend Chapter 170, Section 3 with paragraph (E): "E. The Lincoln Line from Dale St. substation South East to the comer of Salem and Foster, South West beyond Raleigh Tavern Lane and from the Woodchuck Hill Substation to the comer of Salem and Foster Street."; or take any other action relative thereto. P~tition of Corl Vissefin9 and others Recommendation of Board of Selectmen: Unfavorable Action Recommendation of Finance Committee: Unfavorable Action Vote Required: Majority VOTED to amend Chapter 170 Section 3 of the Code of the Town of North Andover by inserting: E. Those portions of the Lincoln Line that cross or are within the public way of the Lincoln Line from Dale Street substation South East to the comer of Salem and Foster, South West beyond Raleigh Tavern Lane and from the Woodchuck Hill substation to the comer of Salem and Foster Streets. YES--G4 NOra57 Authorization to Lease Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to lease, pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 30B, for a period in excess of three (3) years, the buildings and immediately adjacent lands of the Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill, subject to the agreement by the lessee to operate, maintain and improve the facility for use as an event facility, conference center bed and breakfast, and exhibit space for recreational and other public purposes, all to be on such terms and conditions as shall be delineated and approved by the Board of Selectmen; or take any other action relative thereto. Recommendation of Board of Selectmen: Favorable Action Recommendation of Finance Committee: Unfavorable Action Vote Required: Majority VOTED that the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to lease, pursuant to the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, 30B, for a period in excess of three (3) years, the buildings and immediately adjacent lands of the Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill, subject to the agreement of the lessee (1) to operate, maintain and improve the facility for use as an event facility, conference center, bed and breakfast, and exhibit space for recreational and other public purposes, and (2) that no additional buildings or structures will be erected on the site by the lessee, excepting any historical restorations; all to be on such terms and conditions as shall be delineated and approved by the Board of Selectmen. MAJORITY VOTE TO DEFEAT Article 21 Street Acceptance - Lyons Way (Off CampbeLL Road). To see if the Town will vote to accept as a Public Way, Lyons Way, as shown on a Plan entitled, "Lyons Way in North Andover, MA prepared for Mesiti Development Corp., 11 Old Boston Rd. Tewksbury, MA" prepared by Marchiunda & Associates, L.P. of 98r Stoneham MA Plan Date 6/24/1998 and recorded as Plan # 13452 at the Essex North District Registry if Deeds; or take any other action relative thereto. Petition of Domenic $. Scalise and others Recommendation of Board of Selectmen: Favorable Action Recommendation of Planning Board: Favorable Action UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO ADOPT Article 22 as printed in the warrant. Articte 23. Street Acceptance - Leanne Drive (Off Salem Street). To see if the Town will vote to accept as a public way Leanne Drive as shown on a plan of Land entitled "Plan of Land Heritage Estates in North Andover, Prepared for Brookview Country Homes, Inc., P.O. Box 53 I, North Andover, MA, Marchionda & Associates, L.P., Engineering and Planning Consultants, 62 Montvale Avenue, Suite 1, Stoneham, MA Dated May 28, 1999 recorded with the Essex North District Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 13687; or take any other action relative thereto. Petition of David A. Kindred and others Recommendation of Board of Selectmen: Favorable Action Recommendation of Planning Board: Favorable Action Article 24. Vote Required: Majority UNANIMOUSLY VOTED TO ADOPT Article 23 as printed in the warrant. Use of Cabte Company License Fee Payments for Cable Television License Renewal Costs. To see if the Town will authorize the use of cable company license fee payments, not to exceed $10,000.00 (Ten Thousand Dollars), for payment of costs of the Town in its cable television license renewal proceedings, and that the Selectmen as statutory cable television licensing authority may direct said payment for reasonable cable television license renewal costs; or take any other action relative thereto. Recommendation of Board of Selectmen: Favorable Action Recommendation of Finance Committee: Favorable Action Vote Required: Majority UNANIMOUSLY VOTED to adopt Article 24 as printed in the warrant. Upon motion of Wendy D. Wakeman, Chairman of the Board of Selectmen, duly seconded a unanimous vote to dis- solve the Special Town Meeting was taken at 11:09 e2d. 99 FINANCi'AL REPORTS TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Executive Summary Revenue Status 3une 30, 2003 ANNUAL YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE % BUDGET COLLECTED UNCOLLECTED COLLECTED Property Taxes 41,385,147 41,405,450 (20,303) 100.05% Local Receipts 6,874,794 7,703,049 (828,255) 112.05% Cherry Sheet 9,534,889 9,307,456 227,433 97.61% M~sce[laneous Revenue 0 231,834 (231,834) 0.00% Transfers/Other Sources 1,336,043 1,336,043 0 1_00.00% Total General Fund 59,130,873 59,983,832 (852,959) 101.44% View a glimpse ofthe pastattherestored Stevens Estate. CPA funded pr~ect--2002 and 2003 100' TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER REVENUES STATUS 3une 30,2003 ANNUAL YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE BUDGET COLLECTED UNCOLLECTED % COLLECTED ProDerty_ Taxes Personal Property Tax 823,030 812,161 10,869 98.68% Rea[ Estate Tax 40,562,117 40,274,669 287,449 99.29% Roil Back Tax 34,017 (34,017) Tax TitLe 284,604 (284,604) sub-totaL Taxes 41,385,147 41,405,450 (20,303) 100.05% Local Receipts Motor VehicLe Exdse Motor VehicLe Excise sub-totaL Motor VehicLe 3,500,000 3,537,844 (37,844) 101.08% 3,500,000 3,537,844 (37,844) 101.08% Other Excise Hotel Room Tax Forest Products Tax Farm Animal Excise Jet Fue[ sub-totaL Other Excise 1,000 1,500 2,500 0 0 0 11,019 11,019 1,000 (9,519) (8,519) 0.00% 440.74% Penal~ PenaLty/Int. on Prop. Tax PenaLty/Int. on Tax TitLe Over/Under Lien Certificates Treasurer Oemand Fee sub-totaL PenaLties & Interest 103,000 130,705 49,688 1,200 284,593 103,216 111,926 (54) 94,365 1,175 310,628 (216) 18,780 54 (44,677) 25 (26,035) 100.21% 85.63% 189.92% 97.92% 109.15% Payment in Lieu of Taxes sub-totaL Payments in Lieu 29,900 29,900 29,269 29,269 631 631 97.89% 97.89% Refuse NESWC SoUd Waste Fees sub-totaL Refuse 1,121,881 1,121,881 1,116,585 1,116,585 5,296 5,296 99.53% 99.53% 101 ANNUAL YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE BUDGET COLLECTED UNCOLLECTED COLLECTED Other Cha~es Ambulance Transport Ambulance SerHce sub-total Other Charges Fees Clerk Application Fees Clerk Violation Fees Cable Fees Dog Fees Town Clerk Fees Conservation Fees Planning Board FiUng Fees Police Fees Police Dog Fees Building Inspection Fees Ptumbing 1nspecUon Fees Electrical Inspection Fees Host Community Fee RecycLing Fees Weights & Measures Health Department Fees sub-total Fees Rentals School Dept. RentaLs sub-total RentaLs School Revenue Medicare Reimbursement School Dept. Miscellaneous sub-total School Revenue Library Fines sub-tota[ Revenue 530,000 530,OOO 4,200 15,500 20,000 1,000 30,000 2,000 401,650 56,567 82,384 50,000 21,000 4,000 7,500 695,801 20,500 20,500 50,000 50,000 7,000 7,000 533,359 533,359 85O 4,321 16,734 25,378 4,000 791 17,715 3,296 662,553 65,174 85,167 50,000 33,217 44,673 1,013,867 19,157 19,157 66,525 3,308 69,833 8,606 8,606 (3,359) (3,359) (850) (121) (1,234) (5,378) (4,ooo) 209 12,285 (1,296) (260,903) (8,607) (2,783) (12,217) 4,000 (37,173) (318,o66) 1,343 1,343 (16,525) (3,308) (19,833) (1,606) 0,606) 100.63% 100.63% 102.88% 107.96% 126.89% 79.06% 59.05% 164.96% 115.21% 103.38°/o 158.17% 595.64% 145.71% 93.45% 93.45% 133.05% 139.67% 122.94% 122.94% 102 ANNUAL YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE % BUDGET COLLECTED UNCOLLECTED COLLECTED Recreation Bathing Beach Receipts sub-totaL Recreation 31,000 31,000 30,009 30,009 991 991 96.80% 96.80% Other Receipts Misc. Dept. Revenue Misc. Dept. Revenue Assessor Dept. Revenue Assessor Misc. Revenue AppeaLs Board Receipts DPW Misc. Revenue PoLice 10% Admin. Fee PoLice Misc. Revenue Fire Misc. Revenue Building Dept. Other Revenue Fire ALarm Box Permit Fees Other Revenue BuiLding Dept. Health Dept, Misc. Revenue Civil Defense Misc. Revenue Veterans Benefits Receipts sub-totaL Other Receipts 500 3,000 22,000 5O0 2,000 12,519 40,519 11,660 3,070 2,813 3,289 2,660 46,685 504 949 400 14 2,379 11,050 85,471 (11,660) (3,070) (2,313) (289) (2,660) (24,685) (4) (949) < oo) (14) (379) 1,469 (44,952) 562.50% 109.63% 212.20% 100.80% 118.97% 88.26% 210.94% Licenses/Permits Liquor Ucense Other ALcohoL Ucense Food License Manager Miscellaneous License to Carry Firearms Fire Permits Health Permits Gas Permits Fishing & Boating License sub-totaL Licenses/Permits 56,000 3,600 2,300 1,000 40,000 15,500 15,000 1,000 134,400 57,290 4,910 2,050 4,055 3,415 42,798 8,315 14,883 3,540 141,256 (1,290) (1,31o) 250 (4,o55) (2,415) (2,798) 7,185 118 (2,540) (6,856) 102.30% 136.39% 89.13% 341.50% 107.00% 53.65% 99.22% 354.00% 105.10% 103 ANNUAL YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE % BUDGET COLLECTED UNCOLLECTED COLLECTED fines & Forfeits Parking fines Court fines Fatse Atarm Fine sub-total fines & Forfiets ~nvestment Income 1Interest- Genera[ sub-total investment income Misc. Non-Recurring Recycling ][ncenUve General fire Reimb. Misc. Non-Recurring interest on Bond Premium Surplus Lottery Aid sub-totaL Investment income Sub-total Local Receipts Cherry Sheet Loss of Tax Vets/Blind/ Widow Loss of Tax ELderLy PubUc Library Aid Veterans Benefits PoUce Career Incentive Local Aid Add. Assistance Lottery Aid Highway Fund Ch. 81 Extended PolUng Hours 5tare Owned Land Surplus Lottery Aid Chapter 70 Aid 12,700 109,000 5,000 126,700 300,000 300,000 0 6,874,794 34,412 31,621 40,063 121,289 128,562 1,744,631 180,569 4,889,300 12,126 100,791 2,875 115,792 468,449 468,449 12,712 199,195 211,907 7,703,049 32,132 34,136 35,956 138,763 128,562 1,744,631 3,288 180,569 4,889,300 574 8,210 2,125 10,909 (168,449) (12,712) 099,195) (211,907) (828,255) 2,280 (2,515) 4,107 (17,474) (3,288) 95.48% 92.47% 57.50o/0 91.39% 156.15% 156.15% 112.05% 93.37% 107.95% 89.75% 114.41% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 104 ANNUAL YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE % BUDGET COLLECTED UNCOLLECTED COLLECTED Charter School Transportation Aid Tuition of State Wards School Building Assistance Other School State Aid Other Town State Aid 244,323 2,120,119 2,120,119 244,323 o.00% 100.00% sub-total State Aid 9,534,889 g,307,456 227,433 97.61% MisceUaneous Revenue Trash Fee StabUzation Fund Free Cash Bond Premium Sate of Fixed Assets Prior Year Refunds insurance Reimbursements 231,834 (231,834) sub-totat Misc. revenue 231,834 (231,834) Transfers/Other Sources Transfer from StabiUzation Fund Transfer from Capita[ Proj. Transfer from Free Cash Transfers from Po[ice Grant Transfers from Sewer Transfers from Water Enterprise Transfers from Stevens Est. Enterprise Transfer from Spec. Revenue Surplus Over[ay 448,000 153,043 188,000 475,000 72,000 448,000 153,043 188,000 475,000 72,000 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% 100.00% sub-total other sources 1,336,043 1,336,043 100.00% TOTAL GENERAL 59,130,873 59,983,832 (852,959) 101.44% 105 ANNUAL YEAR TO DATE YEAR TO DATE % BUDGET COLLECTED UNCOLLECTED COLLECTED Free Cash Surplus Over~ay sub-total Other Sources 317,000 313,756 630,756 317,000 313,756 630,756 5g,761,630 59,983,832 (222,203) 122 Report 59,130,873 59,966,125 (835,251) Variance 630,756 17,708 613,049 Watch the preservation of the over 350-year-old Old Burying Ground. CPA funded project--2002 106 Town of North Andover Executive Summary Budget Status ~lune 30, 2003 YEAR TO DATE AO~IUSTED EXPENDED and CURRENT BUDGET ENCUMBERED BALANCE SPENT GENERAL TOWN MODERATOR MANAGER ASSq' TOWN MANAGER/HR OIR. FINANCE & AOMIN. TOWN ACCOUNTANT OUTSIOE AUDInI~NG ASSESSING TREASURER/COLLECTOR fiNANCE COMMiTtEE LAW MUNICI[PAL I[NFORMAI~ON SYST. TOWN CLERK COMMUNTTY DEVELOPMENT PLANNING BOARD APPEALS BOARD CONSERVATION COMMISSION M/V PLANNING PUBLIC SAFETY POLTCE FIRE INSPECTION SERVICES EMERGENCY MGMT. WEIGHTS & MEASURES ANIMAL CONTROL EDUCATION SCHOOL DEPARTMENT REGTONAL SCHOOLS SCHOOL BUI[LDTNG COMM. 150 150 0 100.00% 246,213 241,258 4,955 97.99% 102,129 95,466 6,662 93.48% 61,938 61,938 0 100.00% 157,919 157,613 307 99.81% 40,000 23,869 16,131 59.67% 306,917 306,421 496 99.84% 243,995 242,305 1,690 99.31% 8,912 8,912 0 100.00% 208,750 207,019 1,731 99.17% 185,784 185,148 636 99.66% 229,966 229,485 481 99.79% 224,986 210,891 14,095 93.74% 72,135 69,373 2,762 96.17% 17,672 17,581 91 99.48% 84,014 80,226 3,789 95.49% 0 0 0 2,191,481 2,137,654 53,827 97.54% 3,340,697 3,339,823 874 3,502,218 3,493,657 8,561 210,754 209,791 963 15,703 15,516 187 0 0 0 0 0 0 99.97% 99.76% 99.54% 98.81% 7,069,371 7,058,787 10,585 99.85% 29,622,518 29,617,044 5,474 99.98% 177,341 172,108 5,233 97.05% 26,941 23,401 3,540 86.86% 29,826,800 29,812,553 14,247 99.95% 107 YEAR TODATE AD3USTED EXPENDED and CURRENT BUDGET ENCUMBERED BALANCE %SPENT PUBLIC WORKS ADMINISTRATION STREET & SIDEWALKS SNOW & ICE SOLID WASTE/RECYCLING STRUCTURES & GROUNDS FLEET MANAGEMENT HEALTH & HUMAN SERVICES ELDER SERI/~CES YOUTH SERVICES HEALTH VETERANS CULTURE & RECREATION STEVENS LIBRARY RECREATION FESTIVALS COMMI*rrEE DEBT SERVICE STATE CHARGES EMPLOYEE BENEFITS LIABILI~rY INSURANCE CAPITAL & RESERVES TOTAL GENERAL FUND 216,157 216,158 (0) 100.00% 503,679 503,679 0 100.00% 928,595 985,097 (56,502) 106.08% 1,893,642 1,893,642 0 100.00% 481,558 481,558 0 100.00% 253,902 253,902 0 100.00% 4,277,532 4,334,034 (56,502) 101.32% 228,507 226,167 2,340 98.98% 219,154 214,250 4,904 97.76% 166,241 162,991 3,250 98.05% 104,297 99,179 5,118 95.09% 718,199 702,588 15,612 97.83% 721,647 720,257 1,390 99.81% 22,778 20,664 2,114 90.72% 7,800 7,532 268 96.56% 752,225 748,453 3,772 99.50% 6,846,218 6,838,077 8,141 99.88% 860,980 817,077 43,903 94.90% 6,751,232 6,751,165 67 100.00% 291,782 291,776 6 100.00% 125,000 125,000 0 100.00% 59,710,821 59,617,163 93,658 99.84% 108 109 '1 0 o o 0 110 111 112 113 114 116' TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Water Year to Date Operating Results Fiscat Year 2003 As of June 30, 2003 Encumb Prior PO's to Years be car- Annuat Encum- Adjusted Y-T-D fled into Budget brance Budget Expended FY0a Balance % CoLt/ Spent Interest/Penalties 8,500 8,500 15,944 User Charges 3,589,584 3,589,584 3,403,288 Liens Added to Taxes 20,000 20,000 100,521 Base Fee Final Readings 0 15,331 Shut-Offs 0 735 Water Hookups 90,000 90,000 233,300 Meter InstaUs 30,000 30,000 57,357 Other Fees 50,000 50,000 244,124 Total Revenues 3,788,084 3,788,084 4,070,599 (7,444) 186,296 (80,521) (15,331) (735) (143,300) (27,357) (194,124) (282,515) 187.6% 94.8% 0.0% 0.0% 259.2% 0.0% 107.5% Salary 645,439 645,439 613,904 Expenses 919,025 (90) 918,935 840,486 Debt 2,322,160 6,564 2,328,724 2,318,265 Inteffund Transfe~ 475,000 475,000 475,000 41,067 Tota[ Expenses 4,361,624 6,474 4,368,098 4,247,655 41,067 31,535 37,382 10,459 79,376 95.1% 91.5% 99.6% 100.0% 97.4% Net Y-T-D OperaUng (580,014) (177,056) Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance 1,306,184 1,306,184 726,170 1,129,128 Town MeeUng appropriated $580,01a from fund reserve balance 118 Sewer Year to Date Operating Results Fiscal Year 2003 Prior Emcumb Years PO's to % Annual Encum- Adjusted Y-T-D car~ into CoU/ Budget brance Budget Expended FY04 Balance Spent Interest/Penalties 7,500 7,500 9,891 (2,391) 131.9% User Charges 2,286,835 2,286,835 2,418,961 (132,126) 105.8%, Liens Added to Taxes 20,000 20,000 93,469 (73,469) 0.0% Betterments 100,000 - 100,000 117,584 (17,584) 0.0% Shut-Offs 0 0 State Aid 0 0 Hookup Fees 92,000 - 92,000 244,039 (152,039) 265.3% Other Fees 13,057 13,057 25,356 (12,299) 194.2% Total Revenues 2,519,392 2,519,392 2,909,300 (389,908) 115.5% Sata~ 216,954 29,155 246,109 246,109 100.0% Expenses 1,671,764 (65,904) 1,605,860 1,190,772 14,850 400,237 74.2% Debt 1,405,365 55,207 1,460,572 1,402,016 58,555 96.0%° Interfund Transfers 188,000 188,000 188,000 100.0% Total Expenses 3,482,083 18,457 3,500,540 3,026,897 14,850 458,793 86.9% Net Y-T-D Operating (981,148) (117,597) Beginning Fund Balance Ending Fund Balance 1,411,408 1,411,408 430,261 1,293,811 Town Meeting appropriated $37,321 from fund reserve balance 119 TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER Stevens Estate at Osgood HiLL Year to Date Operating ResuLts Fiscal Year 2003 As of 3une 30, 2003 Prior Encumb Years PO's to % Annual Encum- Adjusted Y-T-D carry into £ot~/ Budget brance Budget Expended FY04 BaLance Spent User Charges 674,262 674,262 677,582 (3,320) 100.5% Total Revenues 674,262 674,262 677,582 (3,320) 100.5% SaLary 249,037 Expenses 454,225 Debt Capital OutLay lgo,o00 Interfund Transfers 72,000 (7,000) 242,037 211,136 30,901 84.8% 34,897 489,122 415,922 33,409 39,791 91.6% 190,000 190,000 - 100.0% 72,000 72,000 100.0% Total Expenses 965,262 27,897 993,159 889,058 33,049 70,692 92.1% Net Y-T-D Operating (291,000) (318,897) (211,476) Beginning Fund BaLance Ending Fund BaLance 388,881 388,881 69,984 177,405 120 ENROLLMENT ON OCTOBER 1 Grade 2003 2002 2001 2000 1999 1998 Kindergarten (half day) 228 311 274 288 327 295 Kindergarten (full day) 64 2! 19 1 330 323 337 357 332 354 2 326 329 351 328 355 354 3 337 357 348 362 352 381 4 359 349 365 356 365 384 5 359 361 354 361 367 379 Integrated Pre School 71 68 86 80 75 70 Total Kind, and E[em. 2074 2098 2136 2151 2173 2217 6 387 353 362 378 357 355 7 352 372 376 364 343 325 8 365 382 365 340 323 356 Total I~idd[e School 1104 1107 1103 1082 1023 1036 9 340 312 273 260 293 259 10 320 275 256 296 261 243 11 272 262 276 258 225 225 12 248 266 247 227 215 204 13 I Total High School 1181 1115 1052 ]04] 994 931 Total Enrollment 4359 4320 4291 4274 4190 4184 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 .121 FINANCIAL SUPPLEMENT Certified Public Accountants SULLIVAN, ROGERS & COMPANY, LLC Corporate Phce I, Suite 204 · 99 South Bedford Street Burlington, Massachusetts 01803 P · 781-229-5600 F · 781-229-5610 www. sullivan-rogers.com Independent Auditors' Report To the Honorable Board of Selectmen Town of North Andover, Massachusetts We have audited the accompanying financial statements of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the Town of North Andover, Massachusetts, as of and for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2003, which collectively comprise the Town's basic financial statements as listed in the table of contents. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Town of North Andover, Massachusetts' management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. The financial statements of the Town as of June 30, 2002, were audited by other auditors whose opinion dated November 14, 2002, on those financial statements was qualified for not reporting its general fixed assets and maintaining its enterprise funds on the modified accrual basis of accounting. As discussed in Note 14, the Town has restated its June 30, 2002, financial statements during the current year to reflect the Town's joint venture investment and the implementation of the new financial reporting n'todet as required by the provisions of GASB Statement No. 34, Basic Financial Statements - and Management's Discussion and Analysis - for State and Local Governments. The other auditors reported on the June 30, 2002, financial statements before the restatement. 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 Audiffng 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 financial statements are free of material misstatement. An audit includes examining, on a test basis, evidence supporting the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinions. In our opinion, the Financial statements referred to above present fairly, inall material respects, the respective financial position of the governmental activities, the business-type activities, each major fund, and the aggregate remaining fund information of the Town of North Andover, Massachusetts, as of June 30, 2003, and the respective changes in financial position and cash flows, where applicable, for the year then ended in conformity with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States of America. As described in Note 14, the Town has reported its joint venture investment and implemented the new financial reporting model as required by the provisions of GASB Statement No. 34, Basic Financial Statements - and Management's Discussion and Analysis - for State and Local Governments, which has required the restatement and adjustment of the beginning fund equity position of several funds and established net assets for governmental activities and business-type activities. We have audited the adjustments described in Note 14 that were applied to restate the 2002 financial statements. In our opinion, such adjustments are appropriate and have been properly applied. The manageme~t's discussion and analysis (located on pages 4 through 1~) is not a required part of Lhe basic financial s~atemenls but is supplementary information required by accosting principles generally accepted in the United S~at~s of America. We have applied certain limited procedures, which consist~l principally of inquiries of mauagemen~ regarding ~he methods of measurement and presentation of the supplemen~z information. Hc~eve~, we did not audit the information and express no opinion on it. Our audit was conduced for the purpose of forming an opinion on the basic financial statements taken as a whole. The additiona/information on pages 61 tt~rough 63 is pres~lr~d for pm-poses of additional analysis and is not a required p~ of the basic financial statements. Such information has been subjected to Lhe auditing procedures applied in ~he audit of the basic ~81 stat~ents and, in our opinton~ is fairly slated in all material respects/n relation to the basic financial statements r~ken as a whole. In accordance with Gtn~nm~tAuditing Standards, we have aiso issued our report da~ November 5, 2003, on our consideration of the Town iff Nortah Andover, Massachusetts' intermfl control over finandal report/ng and our tests of its compliance with certain provisions of laws, regulations, contrac~ and grants. That report is an integral part of an audit performed in accordance with Government Auda'ting Standards and should be read irt conjunction with this report in coreidering the results of our audit. 'November 5, 20.0~ GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS BALANCE SHEET JUNE30,2003 ASSETS Cash and short-term investments ............................................................ $ Receivables, net of allowance for uncollectible amounts: Real estate and personal property taxes ................................................ Tax liens ........................................................................................ Motor vehicle and other excise taxes .................................................... Community preservaOon surcharges ................................................... Departmental and other .................................................................... Intergovernmental ........................................................................... Other assets ........................................................................................ Tax foreclos~es .................................................................................. Investment in joint venture .................................................................... TOTAL ASSETS ................................................................................... $ LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES General Stabilization Community Preservation 8,557,970 $ 316,031 $ 1,776,055 376,330 1,111,868 295,427 18~559A58 146 216,078 896,517 4,943 30,013,794 $ 316,031 $ 1,780,998 LIABILITIES: Warrants payable ............................................................................ $ 1334,622 Accrued payroll .............................................................................. 1,636,571 Tax refunds payable ......................................................................... 150,000 Other liabilities ............................................................................... 294,873 Liabilities due depositors .................................................................. 13,433 Deferred revenue ............................................................................ 20,182,700 Accrued interest .............................................................................. 431,809 Short-term notes payable .................................................................. TOTAL LIABILITIES ............................................................................ $ $ 3,371 4,943 2,811,000 23,844,008 2,819,314 FUND BALANCES: Reserved for: Encumbrances and continuing appropriations .................................. 220,154 Perpetual permanent funds ........................................................... Other specific purposes ................................................................ Unreserved: Designated for subsequent year's expenditures ................................. 300,000 Designated for investment in joint venture ....................................... 896,517 Undesignated, reported General fund ......................................................................... 4,753,115 Special revenue funds ............................................................. Capital projects funds .............................................................. Permanent funds .................................................................... . TOTAL FUND BALANCES ................................................................... TOTAL LIABILITIES AND FUND BALANCES ......................................... $ 316,031 (1,038,316) 6,169,786 316,031 (1,038,316[ 30,013,794 $ 316,03~_ $ 1,780,998 See notes to basic financial statements. Town of North Andover, Massachusetts Basic Financial Statements School Nonmajor Total Co~struction Governmental Govermnental Project Funds Funds $ 7,189,005 $ 7,433,458 $ 25,272,519 376,330 1,111,868 295,427 4,943 69,294 69,294 1,589,186 20,148,644 146 216,078 896,517 $ 7,189,005 $ %091,938 $ 48,391,766 $ 3,612,737 $ 396,998 $ 5,144,357 1,636,571 150,000 298,244 13,433 1,138,000 21~25,648 431,809 25,525,993 3,871;007 3Z208,000 29,138,730 5,406,005 61,208,057 {21,949,725) (21,949,725) 7,189,005 $ 220,154 26A95 26,495 695,938 695,938 300,000 896,517 4,753,115 2,769,805 2,047,520 (142,337) (22,092,062) 336,032 336,032 3,685,933 (12,816,291) 9,0°d1,~8 $ 48,391,766 Town of North Andover, Massachusetts Basic Financial Statements GOVERNMENTAL FUNDS STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENDITURES AND CHANGES IN FUND BALANCES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2003 REVENUES Real estate and personal property taxes ........................................................... $ Motor vehicle and ocher excise taxes ............................................................... Tax and utility liens ..................................................................................... Payments in lieu of taxes .............................................................................. Community preservation surcharges ............................................................... Charges for services ..................................................................................... Intergovernmental ...................................................................................... Penalties and interest on taxes ........................................................................ Licenses, permits and fees ............................................................................. Fines and forfeitures .................................................................................... Departmental ............................................................................................. Investment income ...................................................................................... TOTAL REVENUES ........................................................................... EXPENDITURES Current: General government ................................................................................ Public safety .......................................................................................... Education ............................................................................................. Public works .......................................................................................... Health and human services ....................................................................... Culture and recreation ............................................................................. Pension benefits ..................................................................................... Employee benefits .................................................................................. Property and liability insurance ................................................................. State and county charges .............................................................................. Debt service: Principal ............................................................................................... Interest ................................................................................................. TOTAL EXPENDITURES .................................................................... EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES ................................................................................ OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Operating transfers in .................................................................................. Premium from issuance of bonds and notes ...................................................... Proceeds of refunding bonds ......................................................................... Operating transfers out ................................................................................. Payments to refunding bond escrow agent ....................................................... TOTAL O23-1ER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) ...................................... NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCES ................................................................. FUND BALANCES AT BEGINNING OF YEAR (AS RESTATED) .............................. FUND BALANCES AT END OF YF~R ................................................................ $ General 41,859,657 $ 3,537,846 284,604 1,195,854 Community Stabilization Preservation 892,369 552,516 11,816,760 215,142 1,253,235 124,398 303,211 468,449 7,467 1,302,719 61,611,672 7,467 2,195,088 2,083,185 7,058,498 29,711,468 4,407,212 713,916 746,178 3,696,691 5,201,361 290,082 801,441 ~612 4,181,750 ~088,136 12,924 61,979,918 16,536 1,53Z576 231,834 086,150) 7A67 2,178,552 (~48,ooo) ~,578,26o (448,000) L210,014 (440,533) 2,178,552 4,959,772 756,564 f3,216,868). 6,169,786 $ 316,031 $ (1,038,316). See notes to basic financial statements. Town of North Andover, Massachusetts Basic Financial Statements School Nonmajor Total Construction Governmental Governmental Proiect Funds Funds $ $ $ 41,859,657 3,537,846 284,6O4 73,829 1,269,683 892,369 Z713,509 3,266,025 2,628,511 15,747,990 215,142 98,280 1,351,515 124,398 666,449 969,66O 30,313 506,229 6,21~891 70,025,118 28,701,202 343,761 1,553,654 2,625,747 1,459,812 247,792 662,804 2,426,946 8,612,152 61,038,417 5~67,024 961,708 1,412,594 3,696,691 5,201,361 801,441 4,181,750 3,~0~,060 28,701,202 6,893,570 97,591,226 (28,701,202) (682,679) (27,566,108) 6,751,477 186,150 1,718,726 231,834 895,813 895,813 (349,576) (983,726) (163,759) 966,501 (~6,43s) (26,599,6o7) 4,532,371 13,783,316 $_. (21,949;725) $ 3,685,933 Town of North Andover, Massachusetts ~ FL'mneial Statements GENERAL FUND STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXYENDITURES AND CHANGES 1N FUND BALANCE BUDGET AND ACTUAL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2003 Orisinal Budget (see note 2) REVENUES Real estate and personal property taxes ...................................... $ 40,744,239 Motor vehicle and other excise taxes .......................................... 3,502,500 Tax and utility liens ............................................................... Payments in lieu of taxes .........................................................1,151,781 Charges for services ............................................................... 530,000 Intergoverm~ental ................................................................ 9,728,097 Penalties and interest on taxes .................................................. 284,594 Licenses, permits and fees ....................................................... 850,700 Fines and forfeitures .............................................................. 126,700 Departmental ....................................................................... 128,519 Investment income ................................................................ 300,000 TOTAL REVENUES ...................................................... 57,347,130 Final Variance Budget Positive/ (see note 2) Actual ~Ne~ative) $ 40,869,239 $ 40,982,464 $ 113,225 3,502,500 3,537,846 35,346 1,151,781 1,195,854 44,073 530,000 552,516 22,516 9,728,097 9,689,760 (38,337) ~,284,594 215,142 (69,452) 850,700 L253,235 402,535 126,700 124,398 (2,302) 128~19 303,211 174,692 30ff, O00 468,449 168,449 57,472,130 58,607,479 1,135~349 EXPENDITURES Current: General governmel2t .......................................................... Public safety .................................................................... Education ........................................................................ Public works .................................................................... Health and human services ................................................. Culture and rec~ation ....................................................... Pension benefits ................................................................ Employee benefits ............................................................. Property and liability insurance ........................................... State and county charges ......................................................... Debt service: Principal ......................................................................... Interest ........................................................................... TOTAL EXPENDITURES ............................................... 2,943,702 2,590,801 2,083,185 507,616 6,655,582 7,075,410 7,058,498 16,912 29,785,951 29,875,951 29,711,468 164,483 3,791,430 3,944,992 4,488,223 (543,231) 689,399 729,530 713,916 15,614 710,797 752,225 746,178 6,047 1,569,142 1,569,691 1,569,691 ~ 4,824,285 5,203,836 5,201,361 ~ 2,475 175,000 280,500 290,082 (9,582) 824,447 824,447 801,441 23,006 4,174,000 4,183,580 4,181,750 2,647,218 2,662,638 2,656,327 58,790,953 5%693,601 59,502,120 1,830 6,311 191,481 EXCESS (DEFICIENCY) OF REVENUES OVER EXPENDITURES .......................................................... (1,443,B23) (2,221,471). (894,641) 1,326,830 OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) Operating transfers in (see note 6) ............................................. 1,336,043 1,336,043 Premium from issuance of bonds and notes ................................ Operating transfers out (see note 6) ........................................... (61,150) (186,150~ TOTAL OTHER FINANCING SOURCES (USES) ................ 1,274,893 1,149,893 NET CHANGE IN FUND BALANCE ............................................ (168,930) (1,071,578) FUND BALANCE AT BEGINNING OF YEAR ................................. 5,050A59 5,050,459 FUND BALANCE AT END OF YEAR ............................................ $ 4,881,529 $ 3,978,881 .. $ 1,532,576 196,533 231,834 231,834 (lS6,150) 1,578,260 428,367 683,619 1'7551~97 5,050,459 5,734,078 $ 1,755,197 See notes to basic financial statements. Basic Financial Statements Town of North Andover, Massachusetts ~ PROPRIETARY FUNDS STATEMENT OF NET ASSE'I~ Business-T~e Activities- Ente~se Funds Osgood ASSETS Water Sewer Hill Total Current assets: Cash and short-term investments .................................... $ 3,325ff89 $ 6,194,784 $ 296,486 $ 9,817,059 $ Receivables, net of allowance for uncollectible amounts: Govemmenta] Activities - Funds Utility liens ............................................................ 116,056 User charges ........................................................... 726,936 Special assessments .................................................. 954 Working capital deposit ................................................ Total current assets .............................................. 4,169,735 Noncurrent assets: Restricted cash and short-term investments ....................... Capital assets, net of acannulated depredation .................. 116,056 471,517 1,198,453 195,868 196,822 53,147 6,862,169 296,486 11,328,390 111,7/3 51,042 51,042 20,214,734 20,566,098 5,490,67/ 46,27/,503 Total noncurrertt assets .................................. 20,214,734 20,617,140 5,490,671 Total assets ............................................... 24,384,469 46,322,545 27,479,309 5,787,157 57,650,935 111,713 LIABILITIES Current liabilities: Warrants payable ......................................................... 204,059 258,359 Other liabilities ............................................................ Accrued interest .......................................................... 189,477 243,942 Accrued health c/aims payable ........................................ Court judgments .......................................................... 56,000 Long-term bonds and notes payable ................................. 1,920,136 1,206,820 Total current liabilitiea ............................... 2,313,672 18,166 480,584 7/0 6,817 433,419 809~00 56,000 3,126,956 1,765,121 18,166 4,096,959 816,827 Noncurrent liabilities: Court judgments .......................................................... 392,000 392,000 Long-term bonds and notes payable ................................ 13,229,069 17,513,212 30,742,281 Total noncurrent liabilities .................................... 13,229,069 17,905,212 Total liabilities ........................................... 15,542,741 31,134,281 1%670,333 18,166 35,Z~1,240 816,827 NET ASSETS Invested in capital assets, net of related debt ...................... 5,065,529 1,846,066 5,490,67/ 12,402,266 Restricted for: Capital projects ....................................................... 51,042 51,042 Unresh'/cted ..... . ..................... 3,776,199 5,911,868 278,320 9,966,387 ~05,114) Total net asse~ ................... $~8,841,728 $ 7,808,976 $~5,768,991 $~22,41%695 See notes to basic financial statements. Town of North Andover, Massachusetts Basic Financial Statements PROPRIETARY FUNDS STATEMENT OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN FUND NET ASSETS FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2003 OPERATING REVENUES Charges for services ............................................................. $ Utility liens ........................................................................ Special assessmenls ............................................................. Penalties and interest ........................................................... Employer contributions ........................................................ Employee contributions ........................................................ TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES ..................................... Business-Ty[~e Activities - Ertter~rise Funds Governmental Activities - Internal Osgood Service Wa~cer Sewer Hill Total Funds 3,865,435 $ 2,643A87 $ 677,583 $ Z186,505 $ 126,725 156,463 283,188 2,174 84393 86,567 15,992 25,307 41,299 4,595,183 944,211 4,010,326 2,909,650 677,583 7,597,559 5,539,394 OPERATING EXPE2qSES Cost of service and administration .......................................... 1,268,241 349,328 519,074 2,136,643 - GLSD assessment ................................................................ 1,004,517 1,004,517 Repairs and maintenance ...................................................... 93,830 38,233 8,427 140,490 Depreciation ...................................................................... 498,263 733,939 57,437 1,289,639 Employee benefits ............................................................... 6,095,244 TOTAL OPERATING EXPENSES ...................................... 1,860,334 2,126,017 584,937 4,571,288 6,095,244 OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) .......................................... 2,149,992 783,633 92,646 3,026,271 (555,850) NONOPERATING REVENUES (F-,XPENSES) Intergovernmental ............................................................... 332,253 Investment income .............................................................. 1.,075 Integer e×~e .................................................................. /728,8~) 1757,95~) TOTAL NONOPERATING REVENUES (EXPENSES), NET ..... (728,845) t424,626) INCOME (LOSS) BF~ORE OPERATING TRANSFERS ........... 1,421,147 359,007 92,646 332,253 1,075 8,813 tl ,486,799) (1,153,471) 8,813 1,872,800 t547,037) OPERATING TRANSFERS Operating transfers out ......................................................... (475,~0) (188,000) (72,000) (735,000) - CHANGE IN NET ASSETS ........................................................ 946,147 171,007 20,646 1,137,800 (547,037) NET A~SETS AT BEG/NNING OF YEAR (AS RESTATED) .............. 7,895,581 7,637,969 5,748,345 21,281,895 (158,077) $ 5,768,991 NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR ................................................ 8,841,728 7,808,976 See notes to basic financial statements. Town of North Andover, Massachusetts Basic Financial Statements PROPRIETARY FR.INDS STA'I~MENT OF CASH FLOWS Bu~ness-T~i~e Activities - Enterpris~ Funds Water Sewer Hill Total CASH FLOWS FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES Receipts from customers and users .............................................................. $ 3,903,819 $ 2,965,173 $ 677,583 $ 7,566,575 $ 944,211 Receipts from interfund services provided .................................................... 4~r95,183 Payments to vendors ................................................................................ (609,782) (962,257) (316,221) 0,888,260) (5,979,165) Payments to employees ............................................................................. (613,~03) {246,109) (211,136) (1,071,148) NET CASH FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES ........................................... 2,680,134 1,776,807 150.~6 4,607,16Y (439,771) CASH FLOWS FROM NONCAPITAL FINANCING AcrI1/I'~ES Transfers out ................ (475,000) {188,000) (72,000) (735,000) CASH FLOWS FROM CAPITAL AND RELATED FINANCING ACTI~II'Ie$ Proceeds from the issumace oi bonds and not~ .............................................. 3,127500 4,073,305 7,200,805 Proceeds from the issuance of refunding bonds .............................................. 1,274,470 319,717 1,594,187 Acquisition and construction of capital a~sets ................................................ (1,406,2~1) (1,542,495) (188,644} (3,137,S70) Prindpal payments on bonds and notes ........................................................ 0,648,213) (948,662) Payments to refunding escrow agent ............................................................ (1.160,O0fl) (291,000) {1,451,000) Interest ~xptmse ..................................................... (C~4,528) , (474,835) (1,159,S~a) NET CASH FROM CAPITAL AND RELATED FINANCING ACTIVITIES ...... (497,(112) 1,136,03~ (188,644) 450,3~4 CASH FLOWS FROM INVESTING ACTIVh'I~$ Investment income ................................................................................... 1,075 1,075 8,813 NET CHANGE IN CASH AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS ............................ 1,708,232 2,725,912 010,418) 4,32.3,626 (4~0,958} CASH AND SHORT-TERM INVESTMENTS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR (Includes $49,967 reported as restricted in the Sewer Enterprise Fund) ................ 1,617,657 3,519,914 406,905 5,544,476 489,524 CASH AND SHORT.TERM INVESTMENTS AT END OF YEAR 0ncludes $51,042 reported as nmtricted in the Sewer Enterprise Fund) ................ $ 3,325,789 $ 6,245,826 $,TRYAGA[ $ TRYAGA1N $ 58,566 RECONCILIATION OF OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) TO NET CASH FROM OPERAIING ACTIVITIES Governmental Aolivities - Internal Funds Operating income (loss) ............................................................................. $ 2,149,992 $ 783,633 $ 92,646 $ 3,026,271 $ (555,850) Adjustments to reconcile operating income {loss) to net ' ' cash from operating activities: Depreciation ....................................................................................... 496,263 733,939 57,437 1,289,639 Changes in assets and liabilities: Utility liens .................................................................................... (116,056) C116,056) User fees ..... . . .. 9,549 75,523 85,072 Workiixg capital deposit .......................................................... (53,147) Warrants payable ............................................................................ 138,386 239,712 143 378,241 (1,199) Other habiFIties ................................................ 6,817 Accrued health claims payable ............................ 163,6~ Corn j~d~r~. ............................................................................. 0~,000) (S~,~O0) Total adjustments .............................. 530,142 993,174 57,580 1,580,896 116,079 NETCASIiFROMOPERATINGACI'I~iii.~ .................................................... S 2,680,134 $ 1,Z'.','6,.~.~ S 150,Zl6 $ 4,607,167 S. (439,771} NONCASH INVESTING, CAPITAL AND FINANCING AC I'IWITIE5 Intergoverramental debt subsidies (IVIV~PATJ ................................................. $ - $ 332,253 $ S 332,253 S Town of North Andover, Massachusetts Basic Financial Stat~ae~ts ENTERPRISE FUNDS SCHEDULE OF REVENUES, EXPENSES AND CHANGES IN NET ASSETS BUDGETARY BASIS - BUDGET AND ACTUAL FOR THE FISCAL YEAR ENDED JUNE 30, 2003 OPERATING REVENUES Charges for services ................................................................. $ Utility liens ............................................................................. Special assessments ................................................................. Penalties and interest ......... :: ..................................................... TOTAL OPERATING REVENUES ..................................... Water Fund Variance Original Final Positive/ Bud,;et Bud[~et Actual (Negative) 4,203,124 $ 3,779,584 $ 3,954,134 $ 174,550 99,889 99,889 584 584 8,500 8,500 15,992 7,492 4,21~_,624 3,788,084 4,070,599 282,515 1,461,464 1,461,374 1;351,390 109,984 1,648,213 1,648,213 1,648,213 3,109,677 3,109,587 2,999,603 109,984 OPERATING EXPENSES Cost of service and administration .............................................. GLSD assessment .................................................................... Debt service - principal ............................................................. TOTAL OPERATING EXPENDITURES .............................. OPERATING INCOME (LOSS) ......................................... 1,101,947 678,497 1,070,996 392,499 NONOPERATING REVENUES(EXPENSES) Interest expense .............................................................. ~. ...... (680,421) (680,511) (684,528) (4,017) INCOME (LOSS) BEFORE OPERATING TRANSFERS ........... 421,526 (2,014) 386,468 388,482 OPERATING TRANSFERS Operating transfers out ............................................................. (578,000) (578,000) (578,000) CHANGE IN NET ASSETS ............................................................ (156,474) (580,014) (191,532) 388,482 NET ASSETS AT BEGINNING OF YEAR .......................................... 1,081,044 1,081,044 1,081,044 NET ASSETS AT END OF YEAR ..................................................... $ 924,570 $ 501,030 $ 889,512 $ 388,482 Town of North Andover, Massachusetts Additional Information Sewer Fund Os~;ood Hill Fund Variance Variance Origina/ Firm/ Positive/ Original Final Positive/ Budget Budget Actual (Ne?aative) Budget Budget Actual (Ne,ga, tive) $ 2,849,583 $ 2,511,892 $ 2~663,000 $ 151,108 $ 674,262 $ 674,262 $ 677,583 $ 3,321 93,369 93,369 127,624 127,624 7,500 7,5OO 25,307 17,807 2,857,083 2,519,392 2,909,300 389,908 674,262 674,262 677,,583 3,321 502,511 447,304 443,561 3,743 1,404,664 1,404,664 1,004,517 400,147 948,661 948,661 901,508 47,153 731,159 731,159 627,058 104,101 2,855,836 2,800,629 2,349,586 451,04,3 731,159 731,159 627,058 104,101 1,247 (281,237) 559,714 840,951 (56,897) /56,897) 500525 107,422 (456,704) (511,911) (474,835) 37,076 .. (455,457) (793,148) 84,879 878,027 (56,897) /56,897) 50,525 107,422 1188,000) (188,000) (188,000) <262,000) /262,000) (262,000) (643,457) (981,148) (103,121) 878,027 (318,897) (318,897) (211,475) 107,422 1,636,.549 1,636,549 1,636,549 388,880 388,880 388,880 $ 993,092 $ 655,401 $ 1,533,428 $ 878,027 $ 69,983 $ 69,983 $ 177,405 $ 107..422 Town of North Andover, Massachusetts Additional Information Town of North Andover Directory www. townofnorthandover, com Emergency Numbers Fire Rescue or ^mbulan¢¢ ........................................................................... 91 I ?olice ........................................................................................................... 911 Your Town Government General Information .................................................................... 978-688-9500 Accounting Office ....................................................................... 978-688-9520 Animal Control Officer ............................................................... 978-683-3168 Animal Inspector ........................................................................ 978-475-3600 Assessor's Office ........................................................................ 978-688-9566 Community Development and Services ..................................... 978-688-9533 Building Department .......~ .......................................................... 978-688-9545 Conservation Department ........................................................... 978-688-9530 Health Department ...................................................................... 978-688-9540 Planning Department .................................................................. 978-688-9535 Zoning Board of Appeals ............................................................ 978-688-9541 Emergency Management Agency ............................................... 978-688-9580 Fire Department--General Business .......................................... 978-688-9590 Housing Authority ...................................................................... 978-682-3932 Library-- Stevens Memorial ....................................................... 978-688-9505 Police Department--General Business ....................................... 978-683-3168 Public Works Trash and Recycling ............................................................. 978-685-0950 Water/Sewer Department ..................................................... 978-688-9570 Water Treatment Plm~t .......................................................... 978-688-9574 Recreation Department ............................................................... 978-688-9579 School Department Superintendent's Office ........................................................ 978-794-1503 Atkinson School ................................................................... 978-794-0124 Bradstrcet School ................................................................. 978-794-1677 Franklin School .................................................................... 978-794-1990 High School ........................................................................... 978-794-1711 Kittredgc School ................................................................... 978-794-1688 Middle School ...................................................................... 978-794-1870 Sargent School ...................................................................... 978-725-3673 Thomson School ................................................................... 978-794-1545 Sealer of Weights and Measures ................................................. 978-688-9533 Selectmen's Office ...................................................................... 978-688-9510 Senior Citizen's Center ............................................................... 978-688-9560 Town Clerk ................................................................................. 978-688-9501 Town Manager ............................................................................ 978-688-9510 Town Moderator ......................................................................... 978-688-9510 Treasurer/Collector ..................................................................... 978-688-9550 Veteran's Services ....................................................................... 978-682-6378 Youth Services ............................................................................ 978-682-9000