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Home My WebLink About1995 Town reportTown of North Andover Massachusetts Annual Town Report FISCAL YEAR 1995 Honoring James P. Gordon for his many years of service to the Town. Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill The Town Report Committee would like to take this opportunity to thank all departments who contributed to the production of the Town Report, to the North Andover Citizen for their contribution of photos and Virginia Sullivan for her administrative support. We would like to give a special thanks to Bryan M. Hanssen for his editorial expertise in the production of this report. TOWN REPORT COMMITrEE Joyce A. Bradshaw, Town Clerk Janel L. Eaton North Andover Service Listings Our Town INCORPORATED April 7, 1855 SITUATION About 24 miles north of Boston Latitude 42o40'' Longitude 71° 7" COUNTY Essex POPULATION 24,20O AREA Approximately 26.63 square miles ELEVATION 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 ASSESSED VALUATION Real Estate Only Personal Property Total $1,714,453,501 $34,04],142 $1,748,494,643 TAX RATE For thepefiod from July 1, 1995-June 30, 1996 Residential $13.66, Commercial $14.99 TAX BILLS Tax bills are paid quarterly. Payments are due on Au- gust l, November I, February l, 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. TOWN MEETING Open Town Meeting Meets First Monday in May PRECINCT VOTERS LOCATIONS Precincts 1, 2, and 3 St. Michael's School Hall 80 Maple Avenue REPRESENTATIVE IN CONGRESS Peter Torkildsen (508) 741-1600 STATE REPRESENTATIVES 14th Essex - Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 6 Donna Cuomo (617) 722-2487 Precincts 4, 5, and 6 High School 675 Chickering Road 21st Middlesex District - Precincts 4 and 5 Bradley H. Jones, Jr. (617) 722-2460 STATE SENATOR 3rd Essex Precincts 1, 2, 3, and 4. James P. Iajuga (617) 722-1604 1st Essex and Middlesex Precincts 5 and 6 Bruce E. Tart - (617) 722-1600 Town of North Andover I FIRE DEPARTMENT 124 Main Street Emergency: 9o1-1 PHONE: 688-9590 FAX: 688-9594 BUSINESS HOURS: 8:30-4:30 Town Offices TOWN CLERK 120 Main Street PHONE: 688-9500 FAX: 688-9556 HOURS: Tuesday-Friday 8:30-4:30 Monday 8:30--7:30 POLICE DEPARTMENT 566 Main Street Emergency: 9-1-1 PHONE: 683-3168 FAX: 681-1172 TIY: 683-3168 HOURS: 24 hours a day PUBLIC LIBRARY 345 Main Street PHONE: 688-9505 FAX: 688-9507 HOURS: Monday-Thursday 10:00 n.M.-9:00P.~. Friday and Saturday 10:00 n.~-5: 00 Sunday 2:00 P.M-5:00 P.M. Closed Weekends July and August PUBLIC WORKS 384 Osgood Street PHONE: 685-0950 FAX: 688-9573 HOURS: Office - 8:30-4:30 SENIOR CENTER 120R Main Street PHONE: 688-9560 FAX: 688-9563 HOURS: 8:30 ^.~.--4:30 p.~. TOWN MANAGER 120 Main Street PHONE: 688-9510 FA32 688-9556 SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION 675 Chickering Road PHONE: 794-1503 FAX: 794-0231 HOURS: 8:00-4:30 North Andover High School 675 Chickcring Road 794-1711 North Andover Middle School 495 Main Street 794-1870 Atkinson Elementary School 111 Phillips Brook Road 794-0124 Bradstreet Early Childhood Center 70 Main Street 794-1677 Franklin Elementary School 2 Cypress Terrace 794-1990 Kittredge Elementary School 601 Main Street 794-1688 Sargent Elementary School 300 Abbott Street 794-3673 Thomson Elementary School 266 Wavedy Road 794-1545 2 1995 Annual Report ASSESSORS Town Hall, Second Floor PHONE: 688-9566 FAX: 688-9556 Exemption Applications Motor Vehicle Excise Questions Property Assessments Tax Rate Information BOARD OF HEALTH Town Hall Annex, 146 Main Street PHONE: 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 Complaims Public Swimming Pool Permits Rabies Vaccination Clinics: Dogs and Cats Recreational Camp Permits Subsurface Sewage Disposal: Permits and Informa- tion on Location Tanning & Massage Est. Permits Tobacco Control Program Vaccine Depot Well Drilling Permits BUILDING DEPARTMENT Town Hall Annex, 146 Main Street PHONE: 688-9545 ADA Coordinator Building Permits Building Information Demolition Permits Fireplace & Chimney Permits Gas Permits Masonary Permits Occupancy Permits Plumbing Permits Relocating Structure Permits Replacement Door Permits Replacement Window Permits Roofing Permits Sealer of Weight and Measures Sign Penuits Swimming Pool Permits Tent Permits Vinyl Siding Permits Woodstove Permits Zoning By-Law Enforcement/Questions COMMISSION ON DISABILITIES American Disabilities Act Coordinator CONSERVATION COMMISSION Town Hall Annex, 146 Main Street PHONE: 688-9530 Wetlands Information COUNCIL ON AGING-SENIOR CENTER 120R Main Street PHONE: 688-9560 HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 Alzheimer's Identificatiolfflntervention Program Assistance Programs Blood Pressure Clinics Choral Group Discussion Group Educational Programs Elders at Risk Fimess 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 Lmlch Program Magazines and Newspapers Meals on Wheels Memorials Monthly PaCdes Newsletter Outreach Recreational Programs Senior/Disabled Tax Relief Program SHINE (Serving Health Insurance Needs for Elders) Telephone Reassurance Program Transportation Programs: Medical & Grocery Shopping Town of North Andover 3 ¥olunteer Oppomm'rfies Weight Maintenance Program Widows/Widowers Support Cn'oup EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SERVICES PHONE 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 9-1-1 FIRE DEPARTMENT 124 Main Street PHONE: Emergency 9-1-1 Non-Emergency 688-9590 Blasting Permits Bum'mg 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 688-9505 FAX: 688-9507 HOURS: Monday-Thursday 10:00 A.M.--9:00P.M. Friday and Saturday 10:00 A.~*-5:00 Sunday 2:00 P.M--5200 P.M. Closed Weekends July and August Anne Bradstreet Collection Book Discussion Series Books Books on Tapes Boston Globe on CD-ROM Camco,der Cassette Players Computers (PC and Mae) Conference Room Dial-Up Access Exhibits Friends of Stevens Memorial Library Geneology and Local History Handicapped Accessible Inter-Library Loan Language Tapes Large Print Books Magazines and Newspapers Meeting Room Menimaek Valley L'lbrsly Consol~um Member Museum Passes Music CD's On-line Periodical Database Original Att for Loan Phonedisc Photocopies (reduce and enlarge) Records Rental Books Reference Services Special Programs for Adults and Young Adults Stmyhour~Children's Programs Talking Books for the Blind Tax Forms Television with Cable TV Hook-up Videos PARKING CLERK 120 Main Street PHONE: 688-9550 Parking Ticket lnfonnatiordPayment PERSONNEL Town Hall Annex 146 Main Street PHONE: 688-9530 Town Employment Opportunities PLANNING Town Hall Annex 146 Main Street PHONE: 688-9535 Flood Maps Planning Board Agendas Site Plan Review Subdivision Plans Zoning By-Law Zoning Map Information 4 1995 Annual Repor~ POLICE DEPARTMENT 566 Main Street PHONE: Emergency 9-1-1 Non-Emergency 683-3168 FAX: 681-1172 TI'Y: 683-3168 Adult Police Academy Alcohol Server Training Information Animal Control Auction Permits Bicycle Helmet Sales Bicycle Regi~hation Burial Permits (Non-Business Hours) Business Security Surveys Car Seat Loan Program Child Identification Program Citizen Advisory Council Community Policing Crime Watch D.AR.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: 685-0950 EMERGENCY (Non-Business Hours): 683-3168 FAX: 688-9573 HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:30-4:30 Field and Park Maintenance Boat and Fishing Permits - Lake Cochichewick Pothole and Road Hazard Repairs Public Tree Issues Recycling Permits Sewer Connections Sewer Blockages Snow Removal Regulations Street/Sidewalk Resurfacing Info. Trash & Recycling Collection Info. Water Connections Water Leaks Water Main Replacement Water Meters Watershed Information RECREATION PHONE 688-0126 BEEPER 387-6950 Arts in the Parks/Childr~'s Theatre Band Concerts Boys Basketball Field/Park Admini~hation Field/Playground Permits Field Trips Gifts Basketball Gifts Softball Indoor/Outdoor Skating Information Parent Guide to Children's Resources Playground Areas Program Information/Registration Seasonal Employment/Volunteer Oppommities Sports Organization Information Tennis Court Passes Women's Softball SCHOOL ADMINISTRATION - SUPERINTENDENT'S OFFICE 675 Chickering Road PHONE: 794-1503 FAX: 794-0231 HOURS: Monday-Friday 8:00-4:30 Art: K-12 Athletics (794-3144) Community Schools Program (794-3080) Day Care Programs Breakfast Club Extended Kindergarten KidStop! EXCEL Enrichmem Prog High School SAT Prep High School Driver ED. Men's Basketball Summer School Academic Remediafion Camps Technology Training Computers: K-12 (794-3144) Continuing Education (794-1711 ) English as a Second Language Litermy Publications Music: K-12 Physical Education: K-12 (794-3144) Special Education: Pre-School-12 (794-1717) Town of North Andover 5 SCHOOL CLOSINGS When weather conditions cause schools to be closed or to delay their openings, PLEASE DO NOT CALL THE SCHOOL DEPARTMENT, POLICE DE- PARTMENT, OR FIRE DEPARTMENT Announcements are made on GOVERNMENT AC- CESS CHANNEL 47, local television stations (WBZ- Channel 4, WCVB-Channel 5, WHDH-Channel 7), and radio stations (WBZ AM, WRKO AM, WBMX FM, WCCM AM, WLLH AM, WHAV AM). SELECTMEN'S OFFICE Town Hall Main Floor PHONE: 688-9510 Appointments-Boards/Commissions Selectmen's Meeting Agendas Utilities Heatings STEVENS ESTATES AT OSGOO1) HILL 723 Osgood Street PHONE: 682-7072 Facility Rental Information TOWN CLERK Town Hall, Main Floor PHONE: 688-9500 - General Information 688-9501 - Town Clerk Absentee Ballots Alcoholic Liquor License Appointed Committee Listing Automatic Amusement Device License Birth Certificates Bowling Alley/Billiard Pool 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 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 Raffle Permits Residential SUeet Listing Voter Registration TREASURER/TAX COLLECTOR Town Hall Main Floor PHONE 688-9550 Betterments Motor Vehicle Excise Tax Payments Mulli~'lpaJ Lien Certificates Parking Ticket Payments Real Estate Information/Payments Water/Sewer Bill Payments VETERANS' SERVICES Town Hall - Lower Level PHONE: 688-9525 682-6378 - Leave Message All Veteran Benefits Discharge Papers Recorded Flags and Holders for Graves Headstones and Grave Markers Veterans Assistance YOUTH SERVICES 33 Johnson Street PHONE: 682-9000/688-9515 Emergency Beeper: 508-387-4919 Crisis Intervention Information and Referral Social Programs Recreation Programs Juvenile Court Services Support Services Student-Run Services Adventure Programs Ropes Course Clothes Closet Summer Programs Job Bank Peer Mediation Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center Prevention Programs 24-Hour Emergency Response Attendance Officer Holiday Giving Program Parenting Programs Family Sen4ces Youth Concert Series 6 1995 Annual Report Town Officers and Committees ACCOUNTANT** Laurie Elliott ASSESSORS, BOARD OF *** George 1K Badcer, Jr., Chainma Garrett C. Boles, MMA Daniel J. Leonard CABLE TVCOMNffITEE ** George I. Dague, Chairman Richanl tv[ Gad0ch Robert S. Parker Arthur S. Fundeldian Ralph m. Joyce, Esq. V'mcent G. Rauscher Thomas M. Finelli Albert P. MareS, III John P. Savastano, Seiectmen's Rep. CONSERVATION COMMISSION** George Reich,. Chairman JosephW. Lynch Robert Mansour Albert Manzi, Jr. Deborah Feltovic Joseph Mottola Walter Gangl Sylvia Rice, Associate Barbara Varoutsos, Associate COUNCIL ON AGING ** Maria V. Rosafi, ~erson Thomas. D. Cantone JohnBlack Robext Driscoll Frank Geanareili Elsie Heinz John Lyons Adele McConaghy Eug~e Tlfibodeau Domeaic Torrisi Nicholas Ventrillo COMMISSION ON DISABILITYISSUES *** Susan Halloran, Chair, Ba~oara Currier Karen Jacobs Gould B any Filzgibbons Nina Rauscher Donald B. Stewart, Elected Off, Officials and Term Expiration Dates (19%) (1996) (1996) (1996) (19%) 09%) (1996) (1998) (1998) (1997) (1997) (1997) (1998) (1998) 0997) (19%) (1997) (19%) (1998) (19%) (1997) EMERGENCYMANAGEMENTAGENCY** John J. Coco, Director Johtt J. Lyons, 1st Alternate Co-2nd Alternates: Richard Slanley, PoYtce Chief William Dolan, Fire Chief Richard C. Boettcher, Commanding Officer, A~'~ay Police Joseph Sullivan, Jr., Comm. Off. (1996) FINANCE COMMITTEE **** William D. Whittaker, Jr., Chal,no~q lvfichael Garron Robert Duggan James Gammie Yvonne Gilre~ Elizabeth Leemah Gayle M/ller Frank Ten-anova (1997) (1.998) (1996) (1997) (1998) (1996) (19%) (1997) (1995) FINANCE& ADMINISTRATION, DMSION OF*** Kevin F. Mahoney, Director FIRE CHIEF** William V. Dolan GRAVES REGISTRATION OFFICER *** Riclmrd E. LaHaye (1997) (19%) (1997) (19%) (1997) (19%) (1995) (1998) (1998) (19%) (1995) (1998) (1997) 0997) (19%) (1998) GREATERLAWRENCE COMMUNIIY ACTION COUNCIL ** William McEvoy Joseph Morkesld GREATER LAWRENCE REGIONAL TECHNICAL HIGH SCHOOL DISTRICT COMMHTEE REPRESENTATIVE * John J. Caff-rey (]~?,ATi~ LAWRENCE S AN1TARY DISTRICt REPRESENTATIVE ** Goodloe Suttler (19%) (1997) Town of North Andover 7 BOARD OF HEALTH *** Gayton Osgood, Chairman John S. RiT?a. D.I~D. Francis P. MacMillan, M.D. Sandra Start, Health Administrator V'~'nia Follld$, R.N. Susan Font, Inspector HISTORICAL COMMISSION ** Kathleen Szyska, Chair Maria Wald Ann Efickson Ger~ Smith HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION** George Schruender, Chairman Marie Ward Kathleen Szyska Robert Stevens John Carey Martha Larson Noel Hayes Leslie Hopkins, Alternate HOUSING AUTHORITY * William McEvoy, Chairman Clare Coco Anna O'Connor Keith Mitcl~ll Helen Soucy Hope R. Minicucci, PI-~ Execufve Director INDUSTRIAL DEVELOPMENT FINANCING ALVTHORITY *** John R. Kalin James J. McInnis, Esq. George Schnmnder Joseph D'Angelo Kenneth Mahony INSPECTORS*** D. Robert Nicetla, Bldg. Commissioner & Zoning Enforcement Officer Richan:l A. Colantuoni, Local Inspector James L. Diozzi, Plumbing & Gas Inspector James DeCola, Electrical Inspector Robert E. At*vood, D.M. (]998) 09%) (]997) (]99?) (1996) (1997) (1998) (1998) (1997) (1996) (19~) (1996) (19%) (1997) (]995) (1997) (2000) (1996) (1999) (]996) (1998) (]999) (1998) (1997) (19%) (2000) (1998) (]996) (19%) (19%) (1996) LIBRARY TRUSTEES (Rephcement by vote of remaining members) Mary Ellen Osgood, Chair Marlha Salisbury WilliamHickey W~amDuffy, Ir. K William Hansen Arthur Larson Joanne Stevens Sue Ellea Holmes, Library Director LICENSING COMMISSIONERS * Donald B. Stewart, Chairman Kenneth C. Crouch John R. Leenmn, Jr. John P~ Savastano KevinP. Foley LOCAL ARTS COUNCIL ** Marghedta Caron, Chair Joyce Toye Judith Hillner JillBarker MERRIMACK VALLEY PLANING COMM. (Appointed by Planning Board) John Smolak PLANNING BOARD *** Joseph Mahoney, Chairman Richard Rowan Alison Lescafoeau Richard Nardella John Simons Alberto Angles, Ir. Associate Member PLANNING& COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT*** Keaneth Mahony, Director POLICE Cl-m~ * * Richard M. Stanley (1997) (1996) (1997) (19%) (1998) (1996) (1995) (1996) (1997) (1996) (19%) (19%) (1998) (1998) (1997) (1998) PUBLIC WORKS ADVISORY COMMI'Iq'EE *** Robert Scanlon (1998) Joseph D'Angelo (1998) Douglas W. Saal (1997) Guillexmo J. Viceas (19%) Bill Sanchez (19%) Michael Kasabnski, Associate Member (1997) 8 1995 Annual Report PUBLIC WORKS, DMSION OF *** George D. P~m, Jr., Director RECItF_,ATION COUNCIL ** William McEvoy, Chairman (1997) WilliamBoafillier (1996) Louis Detom (1997) John Driscoll (1996) Brian Finn (1998) William Blackstoc~ (1997) Jay McDonald (1998) loseph W~lsh 0998) Joanne Lee (1996) REGISTRAR OF VOTERS, BOARD OF ** Mary Alice Windle, Chair (1996) Helen Tacy (1997) Leo E. Lefond (1998) Joyce ,~ Bradshaw, Town Clerk (Ex Offido) SCHOOL BUILDING COMMITII~ (Appointed by School Committee & Town Modexator) Marilyn Doyle John Lyons Diane Hustex Louis Minicucci Stephen Bulis Domenic Scalise Paul Saitta Paul Symun~ki SCHOOL COMMITTEE * Marilyn G. Doyle, Chair Stephen Bullis David J. Carney Diane J. Hnster John S. Lyons (1997) (1997) 0998) 0996) (1996) SCHOOL, SUPERINIENDENT OF (Appointed by School Committee) Dr. George I. Blaisdell TOWN CLERK *** Joyce A. Bradshaw TOWN COUNSEL ** Kopelman & Paige, P.C. TOWN MANAGER** lames P. Gordon TOWN MODERATOR * Charles A. Salisbury VETERAN'S AGENT & BURIAL AGENT *** Richard E. LeHaye 0997) YOUTH .ql~VICES BOARD OF DIRECTORS ** Carrie Crouch, Chak (1997) David Rand (1997) loyce A. Brndshaw (1997) PeterBreen (1996) W'flliamBud~ (1996) John Markuns (1998) Brenda Cla~k (1998) ExOltido: lohn Savastano, Selectman Tmcy Castiglione, Police Department Richard Gorman, Youth Services Director ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS ** William J. Sullivan, Chairman Walte~ Soule Raymond V~wenzio Louis Rissin, D.M.D. Robext Ford John Palone Scott Karpinski, Associate Joseph Fads, Associate Ellen Mclmyre, Associate 0997) (1998) 0998) (1996) (1997) (1996) (1996) (1997) (1998) SEALER OF WEIGHTS & MEASURF~ *** Leonard White SEL~, BOARD OF * John R. Leeraan, Jr., Chairman Kenneth C. Crouch John P. Savastano Donald B. Stewalt Kevin P. Foley (1997) 0996) 0996) 0997) 0998) * Elected Official ** A_ppointedby Selectmen *** Appointed by Town Manager **** Appointed by Town Moderator Town of North Andover 9 General Government Report of the Board of Selectmen This fiscal year saw the improvement once again of the Town's financial status. This came with the con- tinuation of the Budget Advisory Group consisting of the Board of Selectmen, the Finance Committee, and the School Committee. We saw the formation of the Strategic Planning Committee, who surveyed the Town's residents, as to their concerns, and made a detailed report oftbeir findings. This past year, we wimessed the passing of Nick Nicetta, (Highway Department.), Chief Joseph Lawyer (Police Department), Olive Regan (Tax Of- rice), Marie Tmvato (School Custodian), Eric Nitzsche (Planning Board), and Barbara Hannay (Election Worker). These people gave of themselves so our Town could grow and prosper. The beautiful Stevens Memorial Library addition was completed, on time and on budget, and opened to the public. Ou~ Youth Center Committee decided on a building site and started the negotiations for the acqui- sition of the building mad land. We had the good fortune to acquire the Stevens Es- tate and the one-hundred-plus acres on Osgood Hill through a Town-supported override of Proposition 2 1/2. We saw the Tavern Acres Historic District be- come part of the national ~egister. limited donated two '~xek" bicycles to the Police De- partment for the bike patrol. The new Board of Selectmen alignment, as of June 30, 1994, was as follows: John Savastano, Chairman, Donald Stewart, U~censiag Commissioners Chairman, John Leman, Clerk, and Kenneth Crouch. We wel- comed Kevin Foley to the board replacing outgoing Selexaman Seen Fountain, his dedication and determi- nation will be remembered. We must thank Karen Robertson and Melissa Pow- ers, for their continuing efforts in Town Hall for both the Board of Selectmen and the townspeople. A spe- cial thank you must go to Kevin Mahoney for his ef- forts as Interim Town Manager. North Andover's lifeblood is its people, and to "you" we say thank you for the support you have given us. Respectfully submitted, John Savastano, Chairman Kenneth C. Crouch Donald B. Stewart John R. Leeman, Jr. Kevin Foley A Citizen's Advisory Council was formed for the pur- pose of advising the Police Department of the peoples' concerns. And, we are pleased to begin the prepara- tions for our 350th Anniversary Celebration. A com- mittee, headed by Bill McEvoy, was established for lhis celebration, and they have started the planning. This year marked the end of six years of notable ser- vice by James P. Gordon as Town Manager. A commit- tee was appointed to search for his replacement. Along the same line, we saw Selectman Seen Fountain step down at the completion of his term. Local business suxprised us again with their charity. A van was donated to Youth Services by ABC Bus Co., body work done by Body Works, and paint work done by Unique L'mes and Designs. Sports Events Un- North Andover Board of Selectm~ 0-r): JohnLeeman, John Savaslano, Donald Stewart, Kevin Foley, and Kenneth Crouch 995 Annual Report Report of the Finance Committee The Finance Comnfittee is a nine member board ap- pointed by the Town Moderator. It is the official fiscal watchdog for a town. Because it is difficult for all tax- payers to be completely informed about eveN aspect ora town's finances, finance committees were estab- lished so a representative group of taxpayers could con- duct athorough review of municipal finance questions on behalf of all citizens. The committee meets throughout the year to monitor the progress of the budget voted at the latest Annual Town Meeting in terms of revenue collection, ex- penses, and the progress of capital projects. In Decem- ber the process o freviewing both operating and capital budgets for the ensuing fiscal year begins. Members of the committee axe assigned to specific departments and act as liaison between the department and the Fi- nance Committee. Public meetings are held at which each town department presents its proposed budget. The Committee's primary responsibility is to evaluate these budgets and to make appropriate recommenda- tions to Town Meeting. Some major accomplishments in FY'95 included · The addition to Stevens Memorial Library was com- pleted within budget. · Construction of the Annie L. Sargent School was 90% completed and the project was on time and on budget. · Due to improved financial management practices, four consecutive years of operating smphises were achieved, reversing a trend of increasing General Fund Balance deficits. As a result, the Town's bond rating was increased from Baa to Baal. · AttheOetober24, 1995 Special TownMeetin~, vot- ers approved the purchase of Osgood Hill subject to a Proposition 2 1/2 override. · Approval, subject to a successful override of Proposition 2 1/2 ,was also voted for a $17.9 million addition and renovation of the Middle School. FY'96 Budget and the May 1995 Town Meeting FY'95 Summary The May 1994 Annual Town Meeting voted a total budget of $36,074,700. This represented an increase in total revenue of 7.0% over FY'94. The increase in revenue of $2,360,000 required to fund thins budget was realized from the following sources: 2.5% increase allowed on tax levy $538,000 New growth 550,000 Increased local receipts 809,000 Increased State Aid 269,000 All other sources 194,000 Funding increases were allocated as follows: Department Share of New Revenue Education 60.0% Public Safety 6.9% Public Works 5.0% Other 28.1% It was clear early in the FY'96 budget process that the additional budgeted revenue of $1.5 million would be insufficient to fund departmental operating budgets, capital improvement plans and the fixed obligations of the Town as requested. Joint meetings of the School Committee, Board of Selectmen, and Finance Com- mittee reinforced the fact that the projected revenue would not meet the Town's financial needs. To ad- equately fund the education budget and present a bal- anced budget, approximately $300,000 was removed from the "final" municipal budget requests and added to the education budget. The items that would not be funded were placed before the voters in the form of an override. Questions included funding for general government, increased library hours, Youth Center con- stmction, Division of Public Works capital equipment, and others. All override questions were defeated with the exception of the $17.9 million mmovation and addi- tion to the Middle School. A novel approach to provide for the long-term major capital needs of the Town was presented as one of the override questions. The Finance Committee favored the plan, which would have added $2 million to the tax levy (at a cost of $234 annually to the "average tax- payer"). The plan would provide funding exclusively Town of North Andover 11 for debt service costs on capital projects relieving the pressure to appropriate funds needed for capital ex- penses for operating budgets. The question failed. Special Town Meeting - November 1995 After the approval of the FY'96 budget, an additional $320,774 in State Aid was received. In addition, $363,900 in local receipts was identified as sources of additional revenue. This meeting approved appropria- tion articles that allowed funding of a Capital Improve- ment Plan, the Capital Reserve Fund, a School Space Study, General Government personnel mad expense needs, Police Department overtime, Division of Pub- lic Woflcs persounel, and an increase in short-term debt. General Financial Picture The Town's financiai strength, as measured by its Fund Balance, has been improving steadily since reaching a low point in 1991. The limitation, caused by Proposi- tion 2 1/2, on the ability of the Town to raise needed revenue has resulted in budgets being level funded or reduced. The lack of sufficient revenue also forces needed capital projects to be postponed or funded through short-term borrowing in order to fund operat- ing budgets. Some of the additional financial burdens placed on the Town include: · Mandated compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act. · Mandated Special Education programs. · Massachusetts Education Reform Law. · Unpredictable distribution of State Aid. · Aging ofmajortown facilities. · Increases in fringe benefit costs. The Finance Committee has recognized that, because the tax rate was very low when Proposition 2 1/2 was legislated and the Town has been unable to raise the tax levy in relation to the Town's needs, the Town will be unable to improve its delivery of services and com- ply with all State and Federal mandates without additional sources of revenue. Ideally, economic de- velopment of certain pints of the Town could lead to an increase in our industrial tax base, which would not place additional demands on the education system and other Town services. Respectfully submitted. William D. Whittaker, Jr., Chairman Michael Garron, Vice Chairman Robert Duggan James Gammie Yvonne Gilreath William Knauss Elizabeth Leeman Gayle Miller ~he gate house al Osgood Hill. 12 1995 Annual Report Division of Finance and Administration Report of the Town Accountant Report of the financial operations of the Town for the fiscal year ending June 30,1995 are as follows: On May 2, 1994 town meeting members approved the fiscal year 1995 budget for the Town. The results of the town meeting are as follows: Operating Budget - Salaries Operating Budget - Expenses Less offsets $20,234,154.00 14,041,346.00 (158,643.00) Capital Improvements Authorized: Various - Article 9 Article 32 - Architectural Services-School Subtotal $34,116,857.00 $ 6,504,815.00 260,715.00 On June 30, 1994, the long-term debt balance outstand- ing was$17,890,000.00. During the fiscal year 1995, the Town entered into long-term debt borrowing in the amount of $5,303,000.00 and retired the amount of $1,495,000.00. These transactions resulted in an out- standing long-term debt balance on June 30, 1995 in the amount of $21,698,000.00 Special articles 268,000.00 Respectfully submitted, Available Funds-Stabilization 2,561.87 Laurie A. Elliott Town Accountant Report of the Assessors Office Aggregate Value of Real Estate - 12 months Aggregate Value of Personal Property Real Estate Tax Levy - 12 Months Personnel Property Tax Levy-12 months Residential Rate Per Thousand C.I.P. Rate Per Thousand WaterLien Sewer Lien Interest (Water) Betterment With Interest Chapter 380 (Sewer) Chapter 40 (Water) Committed Interest (Sewer) Committed Interest (Water) Chapter 80 (Drain) Meter Traffic Lights $1,656,273,400.00 32,793,937.00 22,132,004.67 474,200.33 13.17 14.46 160,481.34 96,426.57 16,558.30 $124.50 592.80 33.84 214.47 0.00 0.00 18~226.49 Motor Vehicle Bills and Tax $ Committed to Collector in FY95 Levyof I~h am, taxed vehicles taxed 1990 Vehicles 1 $ 25.50 1992 Vehicles 2 262.50 1993 Vehides 55 2,159.39 Levy of vehicles taxed $ 452,443.02 1,800,329.80 Num. taxed 1994 Vehicles 4573 1995 Vehicles 19,140 Building and Vacant Land Assessed Single Family 5265 Condominium 1070 Two Family 474 Three Family 40 Four-Eight Family 42 Vacant Land 1008 Residenfia//Commercial 25 Commemial Buildings and Land 413 Industrial Building and Land 54 Personal Property Accounts 560 Chapter 61 Forest Property 6 Chapter 6lA Farm Property 125 Chapter 6 lB Recreational Land Accounts 4 Exempt Buildings and Land 373 Respectfully submitted, George R. Barker, Chairman Ga~rett Boles, MMA, Chief Assess./Appr. Daniel J. Leonard, Member Town of North Andover '13 Report of the Town Clerk As Town Clerk I submit my report for the fiscal yeax ending June 30, 1995. License Issued Hunting and Fishing Licenses $16,868.00 Miscellaneous: Birr& Marriage, and Death Certificates, Marriage Li- censes, Gas and Oil Permits, Street Lists, Recording of Finance and New Business Certificates, Certified Copies, and Dog Licenses Total: $16,132.68 Births Recorded 312 Marriages Recorded 138 Deaths Recorded 240 My first year as Town Clerk was highlighted by a Spe- cial Election for Osgood Hill, State Primary, State Elec- tion, Annual Town Election, and 2 Proposition 2 1/2 Override Elections. The year also included a Special Town Meeting on Osgood Hill and, for five days in May, our Annual Town Meeting. This rapid indoctri- nation into the electoral and governmental process would not have been possible without the expertise and support of my Registrars Leo Lafond, Helen Tacy, and Mary Windle. The tireless dedication of all the poll workers--the wardens, clerks, inspectors, and vote counters--has made the system work. Dan Long made me feel welcome in my first weeks. The total support of all Town agencies and departments gave me needed guidance through this incredible learning process. The implementation of the Motor Voter Law improved Voter Registration access with Mail-In and Agency registration. May 1995 also saw amajor breakthrough with the on4ine connection of the Voter Registration Information System. State-provided hardware and a direct connection to the Secretary of the Common- wealth's Office now links all City and Town Clerk of- rices statewide. The challenge of converting existing systems and data, designing hardware installations, and the trials and tribulations of such a monumental project was ultimately rewarding. This network pro- vides e-mail access, inquiry throughout the state, and the first step toward significant improvement of our delivery of services. The advent of internal automation began with the ar- rival of a PC into our office, The Massachusetts Vital Records Birth System permits computer input of records. While primitive, it does allow the beginning link to having electronic access for certification. My goal is to establish d _atabases for all town records, which now are all paper based and card indexed. Internal pro- cessing of Town Bylaws and Town Meeting actions allows up-to-date information to be processed and available on an immediate basis. The task of updating and converting will be both cost effective and an im- provement to our delivery of information The magnitude and diversity of the services that the position of Town Clerk provides makes me grateful to all the assistance and cooperation that made my first year so memorable. Virginia Sullivan's knowledge and her encouragement is invaluable. The goal of the Town Clerk's Office is to provide the ultimate in innovative, efficient, and fi'iendly service that our citizens expect. Special thanks must go to the reside~ for their patience and cooperation as the automation process continues. Respectfully submitted, loyce A. Bradshaw Town Clerk 995 Annual Report Report of the Tax Collector As Tax Collector, I submit my report for the 12 months ending lune 30, 1995. Summary of Collector's Receipts Motor Vehicle Excise 1995 Motor Vehicle Excise 1994 Motor Vehicle Excise 1993 Motor Vehicle Excise 1992 Motor Vehicle Excise 1991 & prior Real Estate 1996 Real Estate 1995 Real Estate 1994 Real Estate 1993 Real Estate 1992 Real Estate 1991 & prior Personal Property 1995 Personal Property 1994 Personal Property 1993 Personal Property 1992 Personal Property 1991 & prior Farm Animal Excise 1995 Farm Animal Excise 1994 Forest Land Taxes 1995 Forest Land Taxes 1994 Sewer Liens/Assessments 1995 Sewer Liens/Assessments 1994 Sewer Liens/Assessments 1993 $1,668,226.41 511,760.20 22,099.12 5,457.41 7,284.02 3,200.18 21,219,187.06 440,298.30 53,650.78 17,483.72 1,563.44 466,945.30 3,763.90 313.72 7,377.94 484.19 248.73 1,349.30 1,201.25 610.00 65,712.46 12,540.27 2,649.94 Water Liens/Assessments 1995 Water Liens/Assessments 1994 Water Liens/Assessments 1993 Water Liens/Assessments 1992 & prior Traffic Light Betterment 1995 Traffic Light Betterment 1994 Payment in Lien of Taxes 1995 Tax Title 1995 Rollback Taxes 1995 Clause 4lA Deferral 1995 Taxes in Litigation 1995 Water Lien Interest 1995 Water Lien Interest 1994 Committed Interest 1995 Committed Interest 1994 Water Rates, etc. 1995 Sewer Rates, etc. 1995 Municipal Lien Certificates 1995 Interest on Taxes 1995 Tax Tire Interest 1995 Water/Sewer Releases 1995 Respectfully submitted, Kevin Mahoney Tax Collector 108,469.76 25,184.72 4,329.90 735.62 17,899.13 1,078.36 21,215.36 502,771.06 1,087.07 3,034.53 2,000.00 11,055.06 2,585.65 211.10 7.80 3,431,993.44 1,402,538.06 26,580.00 145,750.65 159,074.20 178.00 $30,381,187.11 Town of North Andover '15 Report of the Town Treasurer As Town Treasurer, I submit my report for the 12 months ending June 30, 1995. Uncollected Balances - June 30, 1995 Balance on Hand, luly 1, 1994 Receipts for Fiscal 1995 Disbursements for Fiscal 1995 Reconciliation of Cash Shawmut Bank Boston Safe Deposit M. M. D.T. State Street Bank Eastem Bank Fleet Bank (In transit) BayBank - Escrow BayBank Shawmut P/R (in transit) Boston Safe Deposit - warrant a/c $6,321,686.08 65~921~591.52 72,243,277.60 68,386,784.27 $3,856,493.33 $277,461.91 604,025 36 39,161.97 3,307.80 10,328.11 (236,606.59) 2,516,347.47 415,766.52 (7,86O29) 234,561.07 Real Estate 1995 Real Estate 1994 Real Estate 1993 Real Estate 1992 Real Estate 1991 & prior Personal Property 1995 Personal Property 1994 Personal PropetXy 1993 Personal Property 1992 Personal Property 1991 & prior Motor Vehicle Excise 1995 Motor Vehicle Excise 1994 Motor Vehicle Excise 1993 Motor Vehicle Excise 1992 Motor Vehicle Excise 1991 & prior Resp~craS~lly submitted, Kevin F. Mahoney, Director Division of Finance $383,688.27 82,544.39 3,253.07 00,958.81) 10,978.36 5,059.39 1,256.73 (1,396.61) 8,539.82 28,873.96 133,525.08 43,313.65 25,865.20 24,998.93 81,427.66 $3,856,493.33 Slevens Memorial Library. 16 t995 Annual Report Division of Community Development and Services Report of the Director of Community Development and Services The Division of Community Development and Ser- vices has undergone many changes in the past fiscal year. The name of the Division officially changed from "Planning and Commtmity Development"to "Commu- nity Development and Services". The Building, Con- servation, Health, Planning, and Zoning Offices relocated to the Town Hall Annex behind Town Hall. Karen H.P. Nelson, the Director of the Division for seven years, left in September for a similar position in the Town of Danvers. She is sadly missed, but we wish her the best in her new venture. George Pema, Di- rector of Public Works, acted as the Interim Director until Kenneth Mahony was appointed in March. We thank Mr. Pema for his direction and guidance during this transition period. Mr. Mahony was active in work- ing toward the creation of an Economic Target Area (ETA) in the Town, assisted the Strategic Planning Commission in gathering data, and oversaw the daily operation of the Division. Respectfully submitted, Kenneth Mahony, Director Community Devlopment and Services Report of the Animal Inspector During the past fiscal year, I have inspected the ani- mals and stabling conditions on the two remaining dairy farms, as well as two small beef farms. I also visited the five large horse farms in North Andover to inspect the animals and general conditions. Twelve calls were made to inspect backyard horses, sheep, goats, and chickens. Health certificates were issued to the afore- mentioned farms and premises. Twenty-seven dogs and cats were qnarantined as rabies suspects. Four samples of brain tissues were submitted to the rabies lab for fluorescent antibody analysis. All samples were negative. The Rabies Clinic, which is held every year atthe Old Center Fire Station on the second Saturday in May from 9:00 A.~.-11:00 A.ta., resulted in 45 dogs and cats being vaccinated. Respectfully submitted, Robert E. Atwood, D.M. Town of North Andover 17 Report of the Board of Appeals The Board of Appeals held 11 regular meetings and 3 special meetings. The Board held heatings on 38 Spe- cial Permits, 46 Variances, and 3 Party Aggrieved. This year the Board regretfully accepted the resigna- tion in March of Louis Rissin, DM.D., who served on the Board for 5 years. The Board also accepted the resignation of Linda Dufresne in September of 1994, as Recording Secretary for the Board for the past 3 years. Both their work and dedication will be greafly missed, and the Board wishes them much happiness and success with their futures. This June, the Board welcomed a new Associate Member, Ellen Mchatyre. The Board looks forerard to working with Ellen in pro- tecting the interests ofthe Zoning Bylaw. John Pallone, a former Associate Member, was appointed to the sta- res of a Regular Member in April. The Board of Appeals holds its regular meetings on the second Tuesday of every month at 7:30 P.~t. un- less othenvise advertised. Respectfiffiy submitted, William J. Sullivan, Chairman Walter Soule, Vice Chairman Raymond ¥ivenzio, Clerk Louis Rissin, D.M.D. Robert Ford John Pallone Associate Members: Scott Karpinski Joseph Fads Ellen McIntyre Recording Secretary: Linda Dufresne, July 1991-September 1994 Donna Mae D'Agata, September 1994-January 1995 Julie Pan/no, February 1995-Present Report of the Building Department The following comparison table indicates a modest in- crease in construction activity for Fiscal Year 1995: Permits Issued FY95 FY94 New Dwellings, l & 2 Family 160 Residential Additions/Alterations 163 New Commercial & Industrial 5 Com./Ind. Add./Alt. 58 Mutti-Fanfily 1 Dorms & Educ. Bldg. 4 Re-Roofing/Vinyl Siding 127 Pools 32 Garages & Sheds 33 Miscellaneous (Decks, Signs, Demolitions, etc.) 99 Plamb'mg Permits 434 Gas Permits 338 Electrical Permits 651 159 140 4 54 0 4 90 21 19 109 318 259 689 The permitting process and inspectional services have remained on schedule with the appointment of Rich- ard Colantuoni as full-time Local Building Inspector, and James DeCola as Electrical Inspector. Mr. Colantuoni is a Massachusetts State Certified Local Building Inspector. Mr. DeCola is a Licensed Master Electrician. We wish to thank those Town Depamnents that co- operated in the proper enforcement of public safety and zoning bylaws. Respectfully submitted, D. Robert Nicetta, Building Commissioner/Zoning Enforcement Officer Richard A. Colantuoni, Local Inspector James L. Diozzi, Plumbing & Gas Inspector James DeCola, Electrical Inspector GildaA. Blackstock, Secretary 18 1995 Annual Report Report of the Conservation Commission The North Andover Conservation Commission (NACC) is comprised of seven volunteer members who are appointed by the Board of Selectmen for three-year terms. The Conservation Department is staffed by an Administrator, a Conservation Associ- ate, and a Clerk to provide information and assistance to residents regarding the Town's natural resources. The NACC administers the Massachusetts Wetland Protection Act (310 CMR 10.00) and the North Andover Wetland Protection Bylaw (Ch. 178 of the Code ofNoxth Andover). These state and local regula- tions help protect valuable natural resources including lakes, rivers, ponds, marshes, swamps, and lands subject to flooding and vegetated freshwater wetlands. These wetland resource areas are known to play an important role in the following public health and safety interests: · Protection of Public and Private Water Supplies · Protection of Groundwater Supply · Flood Control · Storm Damage Preservation · Preservation of Pollution · Protection of Recreational Interests · Protection of Fisheries · Protection of Wildlife and Wildlife Habitat Any construction (permanent structure, addition, road- way, deck, pool, driveway, etc.) or alteration of land planned within 100 feet of any wetland resource area in North Andover requires review and potentially aper- mit from the NACC. Public meetings are held twice a month for the propose of reviewing projects and hold- ing public hearings. In Fiscal Year 1995, the NACC held 24 meetings; 60 Notices of Intent and 22 Requests for Determination were filed. The Conservation De- pamuent continues to monitor many of the projects that came under review over the past several years. In Fis- cal Year 1995, the Conservation Departmont · Continued to work with the Board of Health, Divi- sion of Public Works, and Planning Department as a participating member of weekly Watershed Coun- cil Meetings to address Lake Cochichewick Water- shed Protection Issues; · Continued implementation of the Mazurenko Farm Conservation Area Management Plan; · Reinstalled beaverpipes, and in conjunction with the Massachusetts Division of Fisheries and Wildlife continued to monitor existing beaver ponds in re- sponse to concerns and inquiries by the public; · Continued to provide oppommities for Eagle Scouts to complete public service projects; · Continued to maintain a database for all permits is- sued to facilitate environmental monitoring; · Final approval of the 1995 Open Space and Recre- ation Plan for the Massachusetts Executive Office of Environmental Affairs (EOEA) Division of Con- servation Services (DCS) was granted on August 21, 1995. The Town is now eligible for DCS grant program assistance through March 2000. · Formal supportwas provided bythe Board of Select- men encouraging thc Conservation Department to pur- sue designation ofthe Lake Cochichewick Watershed as an Area of Critical Environmental Concern (ACEC). This formal designation by the Massachu- setts Secretary of Environmental Affairs ensures fur- ther protection and wise land use within the watershed; · Expanded duties with the North Andover Trails Com- mittee (NATC), which was recognized bythe NACC as an official subcommittee and as a key contributor with regard to open-spaee management and land use; · Acquired updated computer systems and soRware and continued working toward a streamlined per- mit process. The NACC would like to take this opportunity to thank former members Kevin Foley, Walter Gangl, and Barbara Varoutsos. Further, the NACC would like to thank former Administrator Mr. Richard Doucette and Secretaw Ms. Linda Dtrl~esne. The NACC welcomed new members Deborah Feltovic (former Associate Member), Joseph Lynch, and Joe Mottola. The Con- servation Department welcomes Natural Resource/ Land Use Planner Michael D. Howard, Conservation Associate Julie A. Parrino, and Conservation Secre- tary Donna Mae D'Agata. A special thanks to Mr. Michael Goriansky, Chairman ofthe NATC for all of his suppott and hard work. Respectfully submitted, George Reich, Chairman Joseph W. Lynch, Vice Chairman Robert Mansour Albert Manzi, Jr. Deborah Feltovic Joseph Mottola Walter Gangi Sylvie Rice, Associate Member Barbara Varoutsos, Associate Member Donna Mae D'Agata, Secretary Town of North Andover 19 Report of the Council on Aging On behalf of the Council on Aging, I am pleased to submit ~he Annual Report for the Fiscal Year ending June 30, 1995. The Senior Center provides 25 clinical and mental health services as well as assistance, and social and educational programs. The Center is open 43 to 46 hours a week, including certain evenings and week- ends. The Council on Aging's Outreach Program serves the most frail, ill, and needy elders living in the Community. Outreach Workers make home and hos- pital visits and telephone calls, assessing needs and providing support and services. Special thanks to the 280 dedicated volunteers who have provided 21,493 hours of service during the past year while serving elders atthe Center and in the Community, as well as the young people in five Noah Andover schools. Services and Programs Informational and Referral 19,193 Outreach Telephone Contacts 1,944 Home and Hospital Visits 1,310 Health Programs: Skin, Eye, Hearing, Foot, Cholesterol Screenings, Blood Pressure Clinic, Flu Immunization 2,764 Wellness and Fitness Programs 1,943 Community Education 5,559 Home-Delivered Meals 11,142 Referrals to and from Other Agencies 670 Congregate Meals 7,075 Family Assistance (Non-Elderly) 150 Legal Aid, Fuel Assistance, Tax Assistance, Smplus Food 1,045 Transportation 175 SHINE (Shining Health Insurance For Elders) 238 Fimess 1,616 Newsletter (Quarterly) 16,800 Social Functions 1,575 Recreation 8,868 Drop-In 5,800 Intergenemtional Programs 781 Discount Cards, Homestead Act, Living Will, Health Care Proxy Forms, MBTA Passes, Bay State Discount Forms 132 Food Shopping Assistance 105 Widows/Widowers and Client Support 1,101 Friendly Visitors Program 5,720 Telephone Reassurance Program 14,432 Respectfully submitted, Kathlccn B. Gorman, Director Elder Services Coundl on Aging Board of Directors: Maria V. Rosati, Chairperson Thomas D. Cantone, Vice Chairperson John Black, Secretary/Treasurer Robert Driscoll Frank Gennarelli Elsie Heinze John Lyons Adele McConaghy Eugene Thibodeau Domenic Tonisi Nicholas VenUillo The nutrition progrmn served 18,217 meals in 1995. 20 1995 Annual Report Report of the Board of Health The Board of Health is a three-member board com- prised of volunteers appointed by the Town Manager for three-year, overlapping terms. Responsibilities in- clude enforcement of the State Sanitary and Environ- mental Codes, the reposing of diseases dangerous to the public health, and the enforcement of other appli- cable state and local laws and regulations. These regu- lations cover such diverse areas as housing, food safety, air and water quality, sewage disposal, animal and in- sect control, lead poison control, occupational safety and health, nuisances, communicable diseases and im- munizations; in short, all laws that relate to the safety, health, and welfare of the general public. With an eye on general health, the Board of Health passed "Regulations Affecting Smoking in Certain Places and Youth Access to Tobacco" in April of 1995. These regulations took affect on September 1st and appear to be working well for the majority ofthose con- cemed since the Board to date has had few complaints, This has also been the year of the "new Title 5" with regulations affecting the disposal of sanitary sewage for those property owners not connected to a munici- pal sewer system. Because of proactive local regula- tions, North Andover residents, for the most part, have not been as hard hit by these changes as have other communities. Permits issued by the Board of Health Food Service Retail Food Limited Retail Seasonal (Farm stands) Home Cooks Mobile Food Tracks Catering (all types) DisposalWonks Construction Disposal Works Installers Animal Permits Funeral Director's License Recreational Camps Swimming Pools Offal/Trash Haulers Suntanning Establishments Massage Therapy/Est. License Site Testing Permits Dumpster Permits Burial Permits 76 10 13 11 7 5 7 70 41 l0 5 9 18 44 2 17 110 144 92 The Board of Health continues to act progressively on issues that pose potential hazards to North Andover residents and welcome the assistance and input of all residents. Respectfully submitted, The Board of Health again offered the free Influenza Clinic inthe fall and sponsored the annual Rabies Clinic in May. Residents should be reminded that it is now the law that all eats receive rabies immunizations. Gayton Osgood, Chairman John S. Rizza, D.MD., Clerk Francis P. MacMillan, M.D., Member Sandra Start, Health Administrator Virginia Foulds, R.N. Susan Ford, Inspector Carol J. Pawelski, Secretary Town of North Andover 21 Report of the Historical Commission During 1995, the North Andover Historical Commis- 3. Commerative Merchandise - Hats, T-shiFts, and can- sion continued working on the celebration plans for vas bags with pictures of "Old" North Andover are North Andover's 350th Anniversary. being sold. The Commission's main goal was the finalization of the architectural drawings for the gazebo to be built on the Old Center Common. Three other projects that the Commission continues to work on are 1. The Cochichewick Chronicles - Produced by Commission Members Maria Ward and Gerilyn Smith, the Chronicles are a quarterly journal de- voted to the local history of North Andover and were created to look forward to the 350th celebration. 2. The Old Burying Ground - The Commission con- tinues the restoration and preservation of the his- tofic Burying Ground located on Academy Road. The North Andover Historical Commission will con- tinue its efforts to make North Andover's 350th Cel- ebration a great success. Respectfully submitted, Kathleen Szyska, President Mafia Ward Patricia Long Ann Erickson Gerilyn Smith Report of the Permits Manager For the Division of Community Development and Ser- vices, Fiscal Year 1995 saw many changes in the Town's permit issuance procedure. Since Governor Weld has been instrumental in overseeing statewide permit streamlining, North Andover has lead the way with the State's first Permits Manager Position. (EOCD) for reimbursement. Town officials are hope- ful that the EOCD will repeat its generosity of former years and offer to fund our project, which will bring the Town of North Andover one step closer to realiz- ing its goals of increased speed and efficiency in its permit process. With "permit streamlining" being the catch phrase within Massachusetts municipalities, Town government was quick to realize that the road to quicker permit mm-around time leads to computer technology and not increased paper shuffling. After a great deal of time and effort on technology research, the decision was made to inquire about available state grants to fund such a vast project undertaking. We are hopeful that Fiscal Year 1996 will be the year the Town will attain its goal of networking all Town Departments electronically. Respectfully submitted, Anne Marie Tuceiarone Permits Manager For the fourth year in a row, the Town has applied to the Executive Office of Communities and Development 22 t 995 Annual Report Report of the Planning Board The Planning Board currently has a volunteer mem- bership of 5 regular members and 1 associate mem- ber, all of whom are appointed to a flaree-year term by the Town Manager. In general, the Planning Board holds regularly scheduled heatings on the lust and third Tuesday of each month. The Planning Department, which acts as support to the Planning Board, is currently staffed with one full-time Planner and one full-time secretary. Board include construction in the Watershed Pro- teetion District, planned residential developments, common driveways, and access other than over the legal frontage. The following is an account ofthe applications received by the Planning Department and the number of projects approved from July 1994 to June 1995: Received Approved The duties of the Planning Board include review mad approval of Residential, Commercial, and Industrial construction. At public hearings the Board reviews site design, enviromnental impacts, traffic circulation, and compliance with regulations on the North Andover Zoning Bylaw among other issues. As dictated by the Massachusetts General Law, the Rules and Regulations Goveming the Subdivision of Land in the Town of North Andover, and the North Andover Zonhlg Bylaw, the Planning Board reviews four different types of permit applications. These per- mit applications are as follows: 1. ApprovalNot Required: These applications concem the division of an existing property on an established roadway or adjustment of an existing lot line. These lots are reviewed for conformance with frontage and area requirements of the Zoning Bylaw. 2. Subdivision of Land: A subdivision involves the cre- ation of additional lots through the subdivision of an existing property. This application requires construc- tion of a roadway in compliance with the Town's Rules and Regulations Governing the Subdivision of Land. Approval Not Required 18 18 Definitive Subdivision Planned Res. Development R-6 District Site Plan Review 8 7 Special Permits Watershed 13 13 Common Driveway 6 5 Access Other Than Over Legal Frontage 13 12 The following 8 private ways were accepted as public ways at the 1995 Annual Town Meeting: Anne Road, Booth Street, Carriage Chase, Castlemere, Hidden Corot, Scott Circle, Spring Hill Road, and Village Way. In March, Joseph Mahoney was elected Chairman, Richard Rowen was elected Vice Chaim~an, and Alison Lescarbeau was was elected as Clerk. We thank Mr. Nardella for his two years of leadership as chair. Alberto Angles was appointed as the Associate Member in May. 3. Site Plan Review: Any IndustaSal or Commercial construction over 2,000 square feet, or that which may a~,xtuire the addition of 5 or more parking spaces requires Site Plan Review. The Site Plan Review Process mviewsthe site design, parring layout, land- scaping, and storm water drainage among other is- sues. 4. Special Permit: A Special Permit is the most dis- cretionary permit that the Planning Board may grant. The Special Permit granted by the Planning Respectfially submitted, Joseph V, Mahoney, Chainnan Richard Rowen, Vice Chairman Alison Lescarbeau, Clerk Richard A. Nardella John Simons Alberto Angles, Associate Member Kathleen Bradley Colwell Esq., Town Planner Karen Fitzgibbons, Secretary Town of North Andover 23 Report of the Recreation Department In 1995, the Recreation Department celebrated its 49th year of organizing activities for the citizens ofthe Town &Noah Andover. We operated our eight-week pro- gram atthe Chadwick Street Playground, the Dmnunond Playground, the Cad 3ttomas Playground, andthe play- ground atthe Middle School. The programs were held Monday through Friday from 9:00 a,M. to 1:00 V.M. Programs during the year included: Ice Skating: This program runs from November to March every Sunday night for two hours, fxom 6:30 P to 8:30 ?,M.. Itis held atthe Brooks School Rink. Skat- ing is enjoyed by young and old alike. This continues to be our most successful program. Band Concerts: Our band conce~ts started Sunday evening on July 9th and continued throughout the next seven Sundays. July 9 Four Guys in Taxes July 16 Cfiuny and the G-Notes (Country Western) July 23 New Liberty Jazz Band (Dedicated in memory ofGail McAvoy by Ruth McAvoy) July 30 August 6 August 13 August 20 August 27 Yankee Stnanmers Banjo Band Casuals Oberlaender Hofbmu Band Colonial Concert Band Russ McQueen (Sing-a-long) 2:00-3:30 Casuals 3:30-5: O0 FieM Trips: luly 13 July 20 July 21 July 27 August 3 August 9 August 10 August 17 Cedadand, Golf and Batting Cages Beach Day, Long Sands York Beach, ME The Wizard of Oz No. Shore Music Theatre Water Country, Portsmouth, N.H. Go Carts, Methuen Trip to Pawtucket, R.I., to see Red Sox Farm Team Go Carts, Methuen Canobie Lake Park Special Events: July 12 July 19 July 27 August 2 August 9 August 16 Lon Ceral, Magician Joe Howard, World of Whimsey Dan Grady, Puppeteer Hurdy Gurdy, Monkey & Me B.J. Hickman, Magic Show Donna Marie, Ventriloquist Special Needs: As in years past we operated a Spe- cial Needs Playground at the Drummond Playground. This program was a great success under the direction of Becky Morgan. The children take part in all the regular playground programs. Girls Softball: Once again the Gifts Softball had a great season under the leadership of Jim McAloon. Respectfiflly submitted, We continue to have very good attendance at all our ConceTts. Saturday Morning Basketball: A program for boys and girls in the 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grades. This program is in its 1st year at the Anne L. Sargent School. We hold the program from 8:00 a.M. to 12:20 V.M. Hoops are lowered so the youn4~ters can shoot at the hoops. The program is under the direction of William McCarthy, Bob Kilcoyne, T.J. McEvoy, and Mike Laorenza. Bill McEvoy, Director Louis Detora John Driscoll Jay McDonald William Boutilier Joseph Walsh Brian Finn William Blackstoek Jo Lee Summer Playground Programs: Games and arts and crafts continue to be avery important part of our pro- gram. Every Wednesday we hold special events on the Common in the Old Center, and every Thursday we hold Field Trips. 24 '1995 Annual Report Report of the Stevens Memorial Library To the citizens of North Andover, Massachusetts: The Trustees of the Stevens Memorial Library herewith present their 87th report, which is for the period of July 1, 1994 through June 30, 1995. To the trustees of Stevens Memorial Library: I hereby submit the 87th report of the Director: Library Statistics/Circulation FY 1991 FY 1992 FY 1993 FY 1994 FY 1995 Adult 76,656 68,641 70,769 55,550 61,110 Juvenile 58,626 62,504 63,925 62,233 72,720 ILLs* received 1,926 1,913 1,671 1,688 1,487 Museum passes 405 458 568 709 768 Total** 137,612 133,516 136,933 124,180 136,085 *ILLs--Inter-Library Loan. Materials we borrow from other h~oraries. We also loaned 1,452 items to other libraries. **The circulation total does not include exhibits, story hours, programs, reference services, and other in-house use. The year 1994/1995 brought with it many wonderful changes to the library. In July of 1994 we moved into our beautiful new addition. We were still cramped and crowded as they renovated the old building, but the space was light, airy, and a pleasure to behold. Adult Circulation shared the Children's Room space. I think it was an eye-opening experience for both the staff and our patrons asto how active the Children's Room really was, even without their regular activities. Ref- erence had their own special niche created in front of a temporary barrier near the new Reading Room. They still managed to field 10,516 questions with only apor- tion of our reference collection to work with. What terrific dedication! And the new Reading Room over- looking Momorial Park was a delight to om many read- ers. Atthe same time many of you were anxious about our old main entrance and could hardly wait until you could use it again. The unveiling of our completed fa- cility came after being closed for the long Thanksgiv- ing weekend, when we shifted eve~.hing back into its proper space. Aider many years of talking about a library that was "long overdue" we reopened on Mon- day, Novomber 28, 1994 in a library that was elegant, spacious, and functional. Most of you conidn't believe that you were in the same building. The architects, contractor, building committee, Board of Trustees, fundraisers (in short, everyone involved in the project), worked very hard to give the townspeople of North Andover the very best building they could. We're also proud of the fact that we came in on time and at bud- get! We also would like to thank the Friends of the Li- brary, volunteers, staff, local organizations, the Stevens Foundation, and our patrons for all their hard work and support (and dollars). We couldn't have done it with- out you. And there simply aren't enough thatrk yous for getting us where we are. In January 1995 we opened our new Meeting Room for library and community-based programs. We are now able to seat 70 to 75 people comfortably. This almost doubles our former capacity. We're also cable ready and will be able to produce and receive cable programs atthe library. During the month of February there were several special programs arranged for both children and adults as we dedicated our new building. An Open House was scheduled for Sunday, February 5, 1995, which was the day atter the only major storm of the winter. Many of you managed to attend and tour the building. The Children's Room of- fered special programs from July to December of 1994. In January they were finally able to offer their regular weekly programs--Toddler Storyhour, Pre- school Storyhours, and aRerschool programs for older children. There's always something new in the Children's Room. Check it out. Even cramped quar- ters never cramped their style. Their circulation never Town of North Andover 25 faltered for a moment and is still increasing. And thanks to Barbara Philbfick, our Assistant Director and Cata- loger, we were always able to offer you the latest titles. She kept you all reading by processing over 2,100 tifles during FY95. You should know that this was no mean feat in her less than spacious quarters. Great job Bar- bara. We appreciate your efforts on behalf of us all! Was all the time, effort and hardship worth it? You bet it was! Would I do it again? Without a doubt! Respectfully submitted, Sue Ellen Holmes, Director Report of the Stevens Memorial Library Trustees As always, the Trustees continued to oversee and ad- minister the investments and expenditures of endowed funds. The special building and fundraising committees worked diligenfly to produce a very special building for the Town of North Andover. We'd like to thank ev- eryone in the community who helped to make this special project a success. A very special thank you to our dedicated staff who continued to provide superb service under very difficult circumstances. Endowment checking (Shawmut) Opening balance Transfer Merrill Lynch Other income Expenditure $3,179.59 10,000.00 945.90 14,125.49 14,047.42 78.07 -90.73 Respectfully submitted, Mary Ellen Osgood, Chair Martha Salisbury, Treasurer William Hickey, Secretary William Duffy, Jr. E. William Hansen Arthur Larson Joanne Stevens Stevens Memorial Library Treasurers Report 12.66 Closing balance (6/23/95) $920.05 ($932.71 check outstanding) Copier account (BayBank) Beginning balance Income Expenditures Closing balance $4,147.33 4,697.90 3,748.33 $5,096.90 Endowment Budget Prior balance $3,179.59 Budget .l~a~mded Balance Books & periodicals $7,000 $11,372.97 $4,372.97 Bldg. maim. 500 -500.00 Fum. & el>trip. 500 202.00 298.00 Misc. & programs 2,000 2,472.45 472.45 $10,000 $14,047.42 $-4,047.42 Historical value Charles Whiten Davis Fund Phillips Fund Berrian Fund Elizabeth P. Stevens Stevens Foundation Dale Stevens Anne Bradstreet M.T. Stevens, A. Stevens, Mary 0. Tyler, and Fannie Reynolds $10,000.00 2,550.00 1,000.00 10,000.00 25,000.00 13,500.00 1,500.00 61,682.81 $125,232.81 Present value $1~683.00 5,968.85 2,984.43 23,875.41 53,719.66 2~844.26 2,984.43 179,065,54 $318,125.58 Merrill Lynch Pon'folio Valuation 6/30/95 $318,125.58 26 1995 Annual Report Report of the Veterans' Services Department In 1946, Chapter 115 of the Massachusetts Gene~ Laws was passed by the General Court, creating a Massachusetts Veteran's Services Department and calling for the establishment in every city, town, or dis- trict, a Department of Veteran's Services. In 1947, the Selectmen of the Towns of North Andover and Boxford voted to form a district and appointed a Dis- trict Director of Veteran's Services to carry out the provisions of Chapter 115. The general purpose of the District Director of Veteran's Services is the Administration of the Veteran's Benefits Program to provide the utmost possible assistance to Veterans and/or their dependents in time of distress or hardship. Listed below are ser- vices provided by the State of Massachusetts for Vet- erans, widows of Veterans, and their dependent children through this office: Financial Assistance Medical Services Educational Benefits Death Benefits Motor Vehicle Plates--Veteran, P.O.W., Pearl Harbor Property Tax Exemption Veteran's Bonus Civil Son,ice Employment Housing Programs Listed below are services provided by tiao Federal V.A. Administration for Veterans, widows of Veterans, and their dependent children through this office: Obtaining and Maintaining Copies of Discharges Information on V.A. Home Loans Insurance Programs Applications for Services at V.A. Hospitals and Clinics Applications forWidows' Pensions All of these programs are subject to eligibility accord- ing to state and federal guidelines. This Office also provides updated information of current events spon- sored by local Veteran's ogranizations, namely, V.F.W., Post 2104, and the American Legion, Post 219. The office hours for the Veteran's Department are as fol- lows: Town of North Andover: Monday-Friday 8:30 A.M.- 4:00 Town of Boxford: Telephone (508)887-8181 Respectfully submitted, Richard E. LaHaye District Director of Veterans' Services Report of the Youth Services Department The Youth Services Deparanent, under the direction of Rick German, continued to provide a superior qual- ity of services and a full complement of programs con- sisthtg of support groups, mm-related programming, student-run programs, family and individual services, as well as a host of social and recreational activities. During FY95, Youth Services was staffed by a full- time director, a full-time youth worker, and a pm-time adventure coordinator paid for out of grant and fand- raising monies. special thank you to Tallie Veras and the N.A.Y.S. Board of Directors for coordinating the annual Youth Services Carnival. Our volunteer staff consisted of college intems from Merrimack College and Castle Junior College, student office help, program leaders, fund-raisers, and parent chaperones. Without this kind ofvolunteefism and sup- port Youth Services could not give the quality of ser- vice and much needed programs to the youth and families ofthis community. The past fiscal year saw Youth Services apply and re- ceive $10,500.00 in grant money from the Greater Lawrence Community Foundation, Governor's Alliance Against Drugs, and the Health Protection Grant. A The Joseph N. Hermaun Youth Center Inc. continues to work hard to bring the Youth Centex on line by 1997. This past May, Town Meeting appropriated up to $450,000.00 to purchase the Textile Museum storage Town of North Andover 27 building on Osgood Street. We hope to close on the 30,000 sq.fi, build'mg by January 1, 1996. The commit- tee is in the process of securing funds to renovate the Under the direction of Rick Gorman and the Board of Directors, the following is a list of the programs we provide: Support Groups 1. Teen Talk: Weekly discussion group around the ar- eas of substance abuse, peer pressure, self-esteem, and adolescent issues. 2. Connnection Workshop: Parent/child outdoor expefiental workshops aimed at reconnecting with your parent or child. 3. Mission Possible: Weekly groups mn at the high school, groups last one semester and work on a num- ber of personal growth issues. 4. Short-Term Groups: Include parenting groups, vic- rims of sexual abuse, substance abuse. 5. Girl's Group: Weekly support group for middle school-age girls. Court-related Programs 1. Community Service Project: A program for first- time oflL~nders from North Andover. Lawrence Dis- tfict Court diveas first-time offenders for community service hours. Youths are sent to this program for four to six months. Student-Run Programs 1. Youth Council: Members from grades 9 through 12 meet weekly to discuss youth issues and con- ceres. The Counc'fl is action oriented and is made up ora wide array of individuals. 2. Peer Leadership: A group of high school youths who work with younger students in the areas of sub- stance abuse, peer pressure, and self-esteem. 3. Peer Mediation: Middle school program that works on conflict resolution through peer mediation. 4. Adventure Leaders: Program for middle school- and high school-age students who are interested in adventure-based programming. Family, Individual, and Self-Esteem Building Information and Referral: N.A.Y.S. offers a com- plete information and referral network for indlv'ldu- als and families. Choices and Challenges: A self-esteem building program with an outward bound type component, periodically offered to elementary, middle, and high school-age students. 3. R.E.A.C.H. Camps: A summer camp program uti- lizing adventure-based education. Ropes Course: Youth Services owns one of the fin- est ropes courses in the area. Community groups utilize course for team-lmilding purposes. Youth Tracking: Targeted youths working one-on- one with Youth Service intern and volunteer, pro- gram is set upon an as needed basis. Social/Recreational TEENCO: A youth program that runs social, rec- reational and educational activities for middle school-age students. Grogan's Field: A recreational program geared to- ward elementary and middle school-age students that live within walking distance of Grogan's Park. Concert Series: Geared toward high school stu- dents, nm out of the Community Center, which al- lows teens to showcase theft musical talents live. Summer Youth Basketball Leagues: Geared to- ward both middle and high school-age boys and girls. 5. Outdoor Challenge: After school program for Middle School age students. Youth Lacrosse: Geared toward Elementary and middle school-age youth. Over 60 youths involved in first year. 28 1995 Annual Report Other Services 1. dob Bank: Monthly listings of available employment, aimed at ages 15-19. 2. School Attendance Officer: Director also assumes the role of attendance officer. 3. Holiday Drive: Youth Services sponsors a drive at both Thanksgiving and Christmas. 4. Clothes Closet: Distribution of clothes to local fami- lies at a minimum cost. 5. 24 Hour-Emergency Service: N.A.Y.S. is on a 24-hour telephone beeper service. Respectfully submitted, N.A.Y.S. Board of Dkectors Carrie Crouch, President William Buck, Vice President Joyce Bradshaw, Treasurer Brenda Clark, Secretary Peter Breen David Rand John Markuns Tmcy Castiglione, Police Department John Savastano, Board of Selectmen Richard Gorman, Director, N.A.Y.S Dances, like this one sponsored by TEENCO, are one of many activities sponsored by the Youth Services Department. Town of North Andover 29 Division of Public Safety Report of the North Andover Emergency Management Agency Several hazard scenarios were played out during this reporting period. On March 20, 1995 we supported a full-scale chemical' fire occurrence at Yellow Freight Systems, Inc. on Sutton Street, No. Andover. Our Elected town officials, Emergency Management vol- unteers, RACES personnel, Local and Auxiliary Po- lice, Fire, DPW personnel, volunteer agencies, and the Hazmat Team provided excellent coordinated services throughout this emergent% · On July 19, 1995 the North Andover Emergency Man- agement Agency supported by Local Police, Fire, Di- vision of Public Works, Auxiliary Police and RACE Communications personnel supported a statewide MEMA hurricane exercise named JANICE VII. This was aa exercise to simulate a hurricane with winds in excess of 85 miles per hour. In both the real chemical fire emergency and the simulated hurricane, we acti- vated our Emergency Operations Center (EOC) and remained in commnnications with State and FEMA agencies until the actual emergency and the exercise were terminated. As usual, it was a well-coordinated effort between all town departments and the Emer- gency Management volunteers. We applied for grant money for the Local Emergency Planning Committee (LEPC) to develop a regional HAZMAT response plan for the communities of North Andover, Lawrence, Methuen, Haverhill, and Andover. A grant of $4,830 was awarded to accomplish this ef- fort. Our communications equipment was exercised with local State MEMA facilities. We continue to at- tend monthly Emergency Management Director's meetings at MEMA Area 1 headquarters and LEPC meetings. We continue to exercise our communications equipment on a weekly basis. We maintain our eligibility to receive federal matching funds for 50% of our Civil Defense salaries and all administrative expenses under FEMA. We have purchased a new repeater and hopefully we can again enjoy around-the-clock uninterrupted com- munications, if required. The old repeater was sadly in need ofmaintenaace and no sooner did we replace a board or component when another required repair. Our repeater is still located on Boston Hill thanks to the generosity of Mr. Benjamin Famum. Thc RACES personnel continue to exercise our com- mnnications capability weekly. The RACES group consists of Mr. Joseph Sullivan, Jr., Communications Officer, William Sherlock, Douglas Wilson, Leonard Somers, Gerald Rowen, Thomas lppolito, and David Upton. Mr. Sullivan offers aa annual training course for anyone interested in obtaining a Radio Amateur Novice License. Arrangements to attend this course can be made by contacting either Mr. Sullivan or the undersigned. Our Auxiliary Police force nnder the professional di- rection of Mr. Richard Boettcher continues their sup- port of th~ regular Police force. They continue the conduct of a vandalism patrol of all town playgxonnds, schools and properties. Police Chief Staaley is a staunch supporter of our Auxiliary Police cadre. We extend our thanks to Chief Stanley for his efforts on our behalf. The following are current members of the Auxiliary Police organization: Sgt. Richard Boettcher, Executive Officer, Patroimen James P. Roche, Ryan Roche, Ms. C. Susan Northam, Raymond McLean, Gregory Phair. We are happy to report that several of our Auxiliaries have been appointed as Reserve Of- ricers on the regular force. Both the RACES and Auxiliary Police personnel con- tribute thousands of hours ofvolnntary service annu- ally to our community, Students are urged to utilize our expertise regarding eaahquakes and natural disasters for school projects. We are available and will provide literature or guidance to assist in any projects. We continue to selectively recruit for volunteers to serve as Emergency Management StaffOfficers, com- munications personnel (amateur radio license must be held), and Auxiliary Police (must be 21 years of age and pass a background investigation conducted by our local police department). All town residents are eligible regardless of race, sex, or creed. The undersigned may be contacted by interested parties. 30 1995 Annual Report We extend our gratitude to all members of our town boards and depamnents for their support. The Police, Fire, and Highway departments are most supportive during emergencies and MEMA exercises. Our thanks to former Town Manager Mr. James Gordon, the Hon- orable Board of Selectmen, the Advisory Board, all department heads and staffs, the Police and Fire dis- patchers and EMT's, Senior StaffOfficer Mr. Jeffrey Coco, and the Emergency Management Staff, Mr. Joseph Sullivan and the RACES Communications personnel for their rapid response as required, and Sgt. Richard Boettcher and the Auxiliary Police for their dedication to the community. Respectfully submitted, John J. Coco Director, Emergency Management Report of the Fire Department As indicated bythe activity repmt that followsthis nar- rative, the department's responses to emergencies is increasing with the increasing growth of the Town. Emergency ambulance responses for FY95 were higher than any previous year and 199 more than that of FY94. The total call volume for the department for all types of calls was 718 more than in FY94. The largest fire loss experienced by the Town was the Yellow Freight fire, which oceuned on March 20, 1995. This accidental fire in the terminal building totally de- stroyed the building, contents, and the tractor trailers that were parked adjacent to the building. Due to the age of the building, it was not equipped with either a fire detection, alarm, or sprinkler system, as would have been required today and which had been recommended. Equipping buildings with fire protection features will assist in saving lives, alerting occupants, confining the fire, notifying the fire department, limiting the damage, and improving the safety for firefighters who respond. Five firefighters were treated at the local hospital for injuries and exposures during this fire. Snyder, Nebraska, in December of 1994. The track was delivered on November 16, 1995 and will be housed at Station 2. We invite you to stop and inspect this new vehicle. In May of 1995, Town Meeting approved the transfer of funds from the ambulances billing receipts to pur- chase a new ambulance to replace the 1986 reserve ambulance. This ambulance is expected to be deliv- ered in February of 1996 and was purchased through a statewide bid for ambulances written by the Metro Fire Chiefs. The present first line 1991 ambulance will be placed in reserve. The depamnent is continuing to work to plan for the manning of a second ambulance for the Town. The whole department was able to participate in spe- cialized rescue training for "confined spaces" con- ducted by a private vendor and paid for by AT&T. In addition, AT&T funded two weeks of hazardous ma- terials technician training in Colorado for two firefighters. In FY95, the department continued its efforts to pro- mote fire safety and awareness. In October of 1994, the department received the Fire Safety Trailer, which was totally funded by donations of local business, indi- viduals, and a grant from the Stevens Foundation. This training tool has been a hands-on adjunct to the class- room training conducted by our Public Fire Educator, Lt. Andrew Melnikas. The purchase of a new fire apparatus was approved at Town Meeting in May of 1994. The bid for this com- bination unit, which includes a 75' aerial ladder, 500- gallon water tank, fire pump, ground ladders, and rescue tools, was awarded to SMEAL fire apparatus of The department has worked with local industry in con- ducting programs and assistance, which are mutually beneficial. We strive to deliver quality, caring, efficient sen4ce to all persons, and we hope that in doing so we are doing our part to make North Andover abetter place to live. Thank you for your continued support. WilliamV. Dolan Fire Chef Town of North Andover 31 Fiscal 1995 7/1194-6130/95 Fires in Structures by Fixed Property Use Private Dwellings Single Family 28 Condominiums 2 Apamnents 2 Dormitories 3 Restaurant 1 Long Term Life Care 1 Retail Stores 2 Industrial 3 Manufacturing 1 Garages 5 General Storage 3 Auto 13 Track 8 Planes 1 Conslxuction 1 Other 20 Fires Outside No Value Brash 39 Grass 3 Woods 1 Leaves 2 Illegal Burning 23 Dumpster 2 Trash 1 Total All Fire Incidents 170 Rescue/EMS/Medical Motor Vehicle 277 Water 2 Elevator 3 Lock Out Building 12 Engine w/Mutual Aid Ambulance 118 Engine w/NAFD Ambulance 72 Total Rescue 494 False Alarms Food on Stove 68 Smoking 7 Accidential 162 System Malfunction 276 Work No Notification 10 Malicious 22 Miscellaneous 9 Total False Alarms 554 Mutual Aid Pump Given Ladder Given Total Mutual Aid Fire All Other Responses Water Problem Presence of Smoke Delayed Ignition Public Education Prcfire Planning Aircraft Priority 1 Order of Gas/Leak Propane Order of Gas/Leak Natural Gas Wires Down Assist the Public Broken Sprinkler Pipe Chimney Fire Hazardous Materials Incident Carbon Monoxide Response Total Other Responses Fire Prevention Smoke Detector Inspections Oil Heating Equipment Insp. Blasting Inspection LP Gas Inspections Flammable Liquid Storage Underground T~k Inspection Sprinkler Inspection Complaint Inspection Quarterly Inspection Annual Inspection Plan Review Meeting On Site Meeting TRC Meeting Final Inspection Total Inspections Total Ambulance Calls Total Other than Ambulance Total All Calls Opening Burning Permits 15 2 17 44 72 8 18 43 53 2 2 55 17 128 4 2 4 19 471 743 63 4 9 l 43 79 35 41 20 19 128 14 15 1214 1798 2920 4718 756 32 1995 Annual Report Report of the Police Department This past year has been an active one for the Police Department. The Police staffhas proactively pursued alternative sources of funding to maintain services and has outreached to various Town organizations to ad- dress community problems. As usual, the business com- munity has strongly supported Police efforts. Brickstone Properties of North Andover donated one Harley Davidson Motorcycle to the Deparmaent so lhat patrols could be concentrated within the downtovm area. Many businesses over the last several years have been responsive to the needs of the Police Department and the community, including Signal Resco and Modicon, which makes a yearly donation to the Com- munity Policing Program. In an effort to give something back to the business community, the Police Department sponsored a pro- gram for business leaders called "Drugs in the Work Place." The thmst of the program was to heighten awareness of the signs of drags in the workplace and to help companies deal with this issue in an informed manner. The D.A.R.E. program has also been active within the business community. When Middle School children told D.AR.E. Officer Tracy Castiglione that they wanted to impact the sale of tobacco products to under-age persons, Officer Castiglione arranged sev- eral meetings with local businessmen to implement efforts that would tighten tobacco sales, especially at vending machines. Once again, the DA.RE. Program received grant money and has been recognized as one of thc most active progiams within the State. March 1995 found the Department spearheading a fundraiser by Inspector Brian Lawlor, North Andover Youth Hockey and Sports Events Unlimited with a hockey game that featured police officers and youth hockey representatives against the New England Ice Sharks. A total of $30,000 was raised from this event to defray the cost of ice time for the North Andover Youth Hockey Association. I would like to thank the community for this effort. Without your support through the purchase of tickets, this event would not have been successful. An additional benefit from the event came from Sports Events Unlimited, who donated two moun- tain bicycles that increased our bicycle patrol to four officers. This gave the Department an opportunity to expand a successful alternative patrol. The donation was timely in that the Town received a Community Policing Grant that funded bicycle patrols and that made our Safety Officer part of the akeady success- ful Student Driver Education Program. Officer Thomas Driscoll has continued to be a proac- tive presence within the community. His efforts in school safety, pedestrian safety, bus safety, and the patrol leader program have lead to reduced child injury on our streets. Assisting Officer Driscoll inthis efforcis Sgt. Fred Soucy, who is heading up the bicycle helmet sales program, and Sgt. T.J. McEvoy, who is heading up our seat belt use awareness program. Helmets can be purchased for under $10 by contacting either Sgt. Soucy or Officer Dfiscoll. The Department also has a limited number of child car seats that can be lent out at no cost. Sgt. McEvoy can be contacted for details of this service. The culmination of this effort was the present- ing of the Award of Excellence by the American Au- tomobile Association to this Department. The Citizens' Advisory Council, which is made up of one representative from each voting precinct and a rep- resentative from the business community, Elder Ser- vices, and Youth Services are beginning to solidify its direction and impact on the Police Department. One of the key issues that is being addressed is improving relations between the Department and residents. The Citizens' Advisory Council and I invite citizens to par- ticipate in the policing of your community. Problems and concerns can be addressed to any council mem- ber otto me atthe Police Station. A list of members can be obtained by contacting my Office. In an effort to give residents an oppommity to understand police opera- tions, a Citizen Police Academy has been started under the direction of Inspector Lawlor, and a Student Police Academy is offered by Inspector Michael Gilligan. Any- one interested in attending can contact either Officer. I would like to thank the residents of North Andovcr for your support and encourage you to actively partici- pate in the policing effort. The Police Department alone cannot insure the quality of life that all residents de- serve. We, as a Department, need to hear your concerns and problems so that we may better direct our resources to offer the best possible service to you and your family. Respectfidly submitted, Richard M. Stanley Chief of Police Town of North Andover 33 Adult Criminal Complaints Issued July 1, 1994-June 30, 1995 Armed Robbery Assault and Battery Assault and Battery/Family Member Assault and Battery with Dangerous Weapon Assault and Battery on Police Officer Assault with Intent to Rape Breaking and Entering Disttubing the Peace/Disorderly Conduct False Information to Police Officer Fugitive fi'om Justice Indecent Assault and Battery Indecent Exposure Kidnapping Larceny Larceny of MV Lewd and Lascivious Malicious Damage Operating Under the Influence of Drugs Operating Under the Influence of Alcohol Operating with No License Operating After Suspension/Revocation of Liceuse Possession of Burglarious Tools Possession of Class A Controlled Substance Possession of Class D Controlled Substance Possession of Alcohol Under Age 21 Possession of Drag Paraphernalia Possession of Hypodermic Needle and Syringe Possession of Dangerous Weapon Possession of Firearm with License Possession of Furged/Altered RMV Document Procuring Alcohol for a Minor Receivin4g Stolen Motor Vehicle Receiving Stolen Property ~,ape Shoplifting Threat to Commit Crime Trafficking Class B Controlled Substance Trespassing Other Motor Vehicle Complaints Other Criminal Complaints Unarmed Robbery Violation of Restraiulng Order Warrants - North Andover Warrants Warrants - Arrests of Other Agencies Total Complaints Issued T otal Adult Arrests Juvenile Arrests July 1, 1994,--June 30, 1995 Assault and Battea-y Assault and Battery/Family Member Assault and Battery/Dangerous Weapon 1 7 24 9 7 2 15 40 32 4 5 3 1 3 2 23 1 44 48 9125 6 4 39 25 5 5 8 1 26 2 5 29 2 114 3 2 24 233 12 1 5 324 198 1,492 993 Breaking and Entering Breaking and Entering a Motor Vehicle Discharging BB Gun/Public Way Disorderly Conduct Disorderly House Larceny Larceny of Motor Vehicle Malicious Damage Operating Without a License Possession of Alcohol Possession of Class D Controlled Substance Possession of Dangerous Weapon Possession of Drug Paraphernalia Possession of Firearm Possession of Hypodermic Needle/Syringe ShopUft~ Trespassing Transporting Alcohol Other Criminal Offenses Warrants Total Complaints Issued Total Juvenile Arrests Motor Vehicle Complaims July 1, 1994--June 30, 1995 Speeding Red Light No Passing Stop Sign Operating to Endanger No License in Possession Expired inspection Sticker Defective Equipment One-Way Violation Uninspected No Registration in Possession Attaching Plates School Bus Violation Falinreto Yield Improper Passing Marked Lanes Violation DPW Sign and Regulation Child Restraint Violation Failure to Display Plate Failue to Yield to Pedestrian No Left Turn Violation Lef~ Lane/Left Turn xrrolation Turn from Wrong Lane Operating MV with Headphones Following too Close Leaving the Scene of Accident Tinted Window Violatiaa U-Turn Violation Harsh and Objectionable Noise Total Violations 6 6 1 1 2 5 1 12 l 13 9 1 3 1 5 8 14 1 5 7 79 69 868 320 15 27 2 16 42 82 13 52 77 10 4 3 8 10 4 5 6 4 I 1 4 1 15 1 2 1,716 34 t995 Annual Report Report of the Citizen Advisory Council This Council held its first meeting on February 15, 1995. The issues that surfaced over the next 30 days made it dear that North Andover needed an in&pen- dent forum for discussing police/citizen issues. The magnitude, frequency, and media attention of police- related issues in the first half of 1995 helped the Coun- cil to develop a sense of purpose and need to organize quickly and more clearly define itself. The mission statement of this Council follows: The North Andover Citizens Council for the Police Department provides a necessary link between the Police Department and the individual citizen. Our mission is to address and resolve the citizen/police issues and concerns which arise, and ultimately strengthen the fabric of our community. Major issues discussed during 1995, aside from indi- vidual citizen concerns, that directly or indirectly af- fected the Police Department included: Registry of Sexual Offenders Town Manager Search Northeastern Massachusetts Law Enforcement Coundl Town/Police Budget Appropriations Public sentiment toward police road details and the financial impact on the average officer Police Management Study National Law Enforcement Accreditation Underage Drinking Policy Police Officer Evaluations Police Officer Conunendations The Council participated in a number of community services during the year in cooperation with the Po- lice Department. These programs were major concern for the residents of North Andover. As a group of citizens who have met on a monthly basis with the Chief of Police and the executive Manage- ment, we feel it is appropriate to comment here on our perceptions of the abilities, competence, and intentions of this management team in 1995. We feel that North Andover is fommate to have such a dedicated and quality conscious group leading our Po- lice Department. Following are two examples of 1995 events that illustrate the direction of the Department. Community Policing--In 1995, the North Andover Police Department made significant progress to- ward its goal of community policing. The Depart- ment utilizes many resources to stay in rune with this relatively new and nationally accepted concept of improved policing. The disproportionately large federal grant award of $40,000 exemplified the Department's diligence and commitment toward community policing. Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association In December 1995, Chief Stanley was sworn in as President of the Massachusetts Chiefs of Police Association. The fact that his distinguished col- leagues trust and respect his leadership abilities should reassure North Andover citizens that we have a competent leader in charge of our Police Depart- ment. The Citizens Advisory Council strives to accurately represent the citizens to the Police Department. Our goal for 1996 is to become more visible and better uti- lized by the townspeople. We look forward to the Po- lice Department and community working Wgether to improve the fabric of our town. Respectfully submitted; Ticket distribution to the celebrity/police hockey game to benefit the Youth Hockey League Osgood Hill Haunted House Seniors dinner and Merrimack Valley Bus Trip Christmas Toy Drive Community Policing Survey (results to be forthcoming) The management of our Police Force has become a Chief Richard M. Stanley, Chairman Craig McQuate, Precinct 1 John Schoonmaker, Secretary, Precinct 2 Cindy Ward, Precinct 3 Michael A. Jenike, M.D., Precinct 4 R. Dennis Dioune, Vice Chairman, Precinct 5 James H. Simon, Esq., Precinct 6 Rick Gorman, Youth Service Representative W. Frank Gennarelli, Council on Aging Town of North Andover 35 New Engine 2 housed at 9 Salem Sl~eet. Police Deparlm~t's D.A.R.E. van. 36 1995AnnualRepo~ Division of Public Works Report of the Division of Public Works The follo~ving is a summary of activities within the Division of Public Works for the period of July 1, 1994 through June 30, 1995. In January 1995, the Town acquired the Stevens Es- tates at Osgood Hill. The Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill was built in 1886 by Moses T. Stevens, prosper- ous owner of Stevens Textile Mills. It is a 33 mom Vic- milan Mansion overlooking Lake Cochichewick, surrounded by 154 acres of trees and paths. It was do- nated to the Boston University Theology School bythe Stevens Family in 1953. hi 1994, the citizens of North Andover rallied together to preserve the property in a successful override to purchase Osgood Hill for $4.9 million. Wilhin the first six months, we have established the facility as a function center for various events. We have had numerous events such as weddings, barbe- cues, and seminars from local colleges and companies. Although this is something new for the Town, it prom- ises to be a success. Our goals are to have this as a full-function facility where the public, as well as pri- vate parties, can come and enjoy all the beauty this mansion has to offer. The Public Works Depamncaat, in conjunction with the Trails Committee and Conservation Department, is cur- rently establishing a plan to make the area more geared toward a family area with parking and picnicking ar- eas as well as designated and cleared paths where families can come and walk, We look forward to work- ing with this exquisite facility and allowing all residents to enjoy itas well. The Public Works Department sponsors the Holiday Festival Committee, the Tree Decorating Committee, and the Let's Get Growing in their efforts to make this town a more beautiful place. Their efforts have paid off, as the North Andover Common looked great for the Christmas Holiday, the streets look great through- out the year with the flags for Veteran's Day and 4th of July, and the wreaths look great for the Christmas Holiday as well. The Trails Committee's efforts are not as easily observed; however, they have accom- plished many tasks over the past year. They have cleared trails, including some atthe Mazurenko Prop- em/on Bradford Street, and will be planning inthe next year to designate a parking area and cut trails along the Stevens Estate at Osgood Hill. Water Supply & Distribution There were installed, in 1994-1995, 1530 feet of twelve-inch, 24,690 feet of eight-inch, 5 twelve-inch, 59 eight-inch, 54 six-inch gate valves, and 54 fire hy- drants. The water main distribution system now con- sists of 134.63 miles of main pipe; 6 twelve-inch check valves; 4 twelve-inch altitude valves; 5 twenty-four- inch butterfly valves; 443 twelve-inch, 8 tendnch, 738 eight-inch, 1,687 six-inch, and 4 four-inch gate valves; with 1,201 public hydrants. Size of Length of Pipe (Inches) Pipe (Feet) 24 1917 12 242,419 10 8521 8 293,715 6 163,543 4 1262 3 160 There were installed, in 1994-1995, either wholly or partially, 129 water services. A total of 286 new meters were installed and 60 old meters were repaired. In ad- dition, 18 fire hydrants broken offby cars were replaced and 75 water main or service leaks were repaired. All hydrants were inspected, repaired, and painted where necessary. The annual inspection of the gate valves and valve boxes in the system were completed. The annual hydrant flushing of the entire distribution sys- tem was completed in July. A semiannual inspection ofbackflow prevention devices and annual inspection of check valves between the pub- lic water supply and other sources of supply for indus- trial and commercial uses have been made by this department as part of our cross-connection monitoring program. As pan of our ongoing water distribution system re- habilitation program, Water Main Replacement Con- tract 94-1 was awarded to the low bidder Andreassi Town of North Andover 37 Bros., Inc. of Nonvood. Under the contract, 10,100 feet of pipe were installed on 17 streets between July and December 1994. Plan and specifications were prepared by Weston and Sampson Engineers, and 12 bids were received on November 3, 1994 for Water Main Replace- meat Conhact 94-2. A.V. Construction of Stoneham com- menced work on the project in April 1995. A contract for renovations to the Bear Hill and Sutton Hill Reservoirs was awarded to Kinsmen Corporation of Hookset, New Hampshire, in August 1994. The im- provements were designed by LEA Group Inc. Work accomplished included improvements to the inlet and outlet structures, installation of new polypmpyleae cov- ers at Sutton Hill Reservoir, reconstruction of the earth bas'ms, installation of new Fmers and covers, and instal- lation of a pumping system at the Bear Hill Reservoir. All the reservoir basins and the new pumps at Bear Hill were in continuous operation by May 1995. Two engineering design contracts were awarded to Weston and Sampson Engineers, Inc. of Peabody, Mas- sachusetts, in FY95. One for design of Water Replace- ment Contract 95-1 and the second for design of improvements to the Water Treatment Plant Ozonation System. In April of 1995, the Water Treatment Plant did a change out of carbon filters #2 and ~4 with 47,650 labs, each of virgin grade granular activated carbon (GAC). Prior to the change out the original GAC cleaned over 400 million gallons of drinking water each. Based on laboratory test and hydraulic calculations the "spent" GAC proved highly efficient for the time flame served. In the spring of 1995, the Drinking Water Treatment Plant received the Fluoride Award from the Ameri- can Dental Society for the fourth year in amw for main- taining excellent control of the addition and monitoring of fluoride, which combats tooth decay. Lead and Copper samples were collected throughout the system in the summer of 1994. This is the third col- lection period since the program was mandated. All three periods successfully passed the levels set by the federal government by having a percentage lower than the maximum level allowed. The Water Treatment Lab continued to be busy by doing bacterial testing for private contractors and well owners. A total of $2,600 was collected from this service during FY94-95. The Water Treatment plant, along with personnel from the DPW, Health, Conservation and Planning Depart- ments, met weekly to discuss issues relative to pro- tecting the water supply and its watershed. A weekly lake and tributary monitoring program is ongoing to collect historical data and to monitor for pollution, to curb contaminants that might enter our water supply, and to prevent any further degradation of our lake. The Water Treatment Plant has also been go'rog through a series of applications for a waiver from the State for expensive laboratory testing. By proving to the State that we have an extensive source protection program, a strong watershed protection bylaw, and a continu- ous monitoring program, along with the best available technology in the Water Treamaent Plant, we have been successful in receiving dais waiver, thus saving the Town thousands of dollars. Water Receipts for Fiscal Year 1995 Collected Water Receipts: Collected Water Const. & Maintenance $3,424,596.00 $17,753.00 Statistics of Consumption of Water (in gallons) l. Total consumption of the year 2. Average daily consumption 3. Maximum daily consumption 5/15/92 (gallons) 1,094,178,900 2,997,750 6,049,300 Statistics Relating to Distribution System 1. Kind of pipe - cast iron and ductile iron 2. Sizes 3" to 24" 3. Extended during the year (feet) 26,220 4. Discontinued (feet) 10,048 5. Total hydrants added during the year 54 6. Total hydrants inuse 1,201 7. Number of stop gates in use 2,841 8. Number of stop gates added during year 64 9. Number of stop gates smaller than 4" none 10. Number ofblowoffs 6 ll. Range of pressure on mains 20 psi to 148 psi 12. Kind of service pipe - cement lined, lead lined, copper, cast iron, and ductile iron 38 1995 Annual Report 13. Size of service pipe 3/4"to 10" 14. Number of service taps added 129 15. Number of sendce taps now in use 6,327 16. Number of meters installed 286 Sewage Collection & Treatment The No~th Andover sewerage is designed to flow in three divisions: the east side drainage area with its tnmk sewer following Lake Cochichewick to the Merrimack River; the west side drainage area with its trunk on Massachusetts Avenue and Waverly Road and along thc Shawsheen River to the Merrimack River; and the central drainage area bounded by Waverly Road, Middlesex Street, and Main Street to the Merrimack River by way of the Greater Lawrence Sewerage Treatment Plant. There are 68.09 miles of sewers in the North Andover Sewerage System with 4,168 house connections. Size of Length of Sewers (Inches) Sewers (feet) 27 2,737 24 13,447 20 9,547 18 28,366 15 2,909 12 32,157 10 11,575 8 173,734 6 85,047 Work began on the Town's Phase III Sewer Exten- sion Program to sewer areas in the south side of the Lake Cochichewick Watershed. The contract for the Phase III-A Sewer was awarded to the Iow bidder Albanese D&S Inc. of Malden in May 1995. Work started on Great Pond Road at the terminus of the Phase II Sewer and will continue into FY96. A contract for installation of the Sutton Street relief sewer was awarded to Ramsey Contractors in Octo- ber 1994. The new pipe was activated in January 1995. The project eliminated a critical section of the east side trunk sewer that was causing overflows due to sew- age flows exceeding the capacity of the pipe. Funds were appropriated atthe May 1995 Town Meet- ing for continued improvements to the east side trunk. LEA Guertin, Inc. was hired to design the North Main Street sewer replacement to be constructed in FY96. The design of extensive improvements to the Town's sewage system was completed and a low imerest loan was approved for the project that will reduce ground water infiltration and inflow into the system. Sewer Receipt for Fiscal Year 1995 Collected Sewer receipts $1,395,883.00 Solid Waste Collection & Disposal Rubbish collection was carried out throughout the year by Town crews. A total of 7,815 tons were collected and disposed of at the resource recovery facility on Holt Road. Recycling The recycling program in Noah Andover is one of the best in the State with a waste to recycling ratio of 45 %. The State has recognized our achievement with an "a" rating for FY95. The State's year 2000 goal is 46%; therefore, North Andover is well on its way in compli- ail_ce. Our Recycling Program consists of 1. Every-other-week curbside collection of 3 types of glass, aluminum ~ad steel cans, number 2 plastic milk jugs, and paper pick up in approximately 5,000 red recycling bins, which have been distributed to the residents thus far. A drop-off center at the Division of Public Works garage is open 5 days a week (9-3) and one Satur- day per month from 9 to 12 for all items that are picked up curbside in addition to #1 and #2 plastic bottles. A drop-off center at the Cyr Recycling Area on Sharpners Pond Road for yard waste. This center is open Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday from April through December. An oil recycling drop center atthe Division of Pub- lic Works garage on the third Saturday of each month, and a white goods pickup 2 Fridays pexmonth by appointment. Another recycling activity includes a new transfer sta- tion at the Division of Public Works giving Noah Town of North Andover 39 Andover Division of Public Works the ability to mar- ket the recycled commodities, thereby giving more ser- vices without any increase in costs. Street Maintenance Drainage repairs: Catch basins were repaired or re- built as required. The following sheets were all or partly paved: Beacon Hill Blvd., Dana Street, Brewster Street, Cotuit Street, Barker Street, Chadwick Street, Wentworth Street, and Morris Street. A total of 600 feet of drain pipe was installed on Wentworth Avenue with funds appropriated in Article 62 of the 1993 An- nual Town Meeting. Extensive patching with hot top was done in areas where road sags and fractures ex- isted to minimize the outbreak of potholes inthis com- ing winter season. All streets were power swept, all sidewalks were hand swept, and all catch basins were dug. All street signs were maintained, as were all parks, triangles, athletic fields, and schools, Catch basins were cleaned by machine and by hand, totaling over 1,407 feet of drainage pipe cleaned. Catch basins cleaned included basins on Meadowview, Great Pond Road, Marbleridge Road, Sutton Hill Road, Greenhill Road, Momingside Lane, Winter Street, South Bradford Street, Candlestick Lane, Sanclra Lane, Allen Street, Chesmut Street, and Ingalls Street. In June, the crews started cutting high grass along ma- jor and secondasy roads and also at dangerous inter- sections using our new Flale Mower/Trackless Brush Cutter. Streets serviced for brush cutting included Bradford Street, Concord Street, Summer Street, Academy Road, Forest Street, Mill Road, Ashland Street, Wood Avenue, Herdck Road, Cotuit Street, Brewster Street, Famum Street, Johnson Street, Sutton Hill Road, Poore Street, Salem Street, Hillside Road, Marblefidge Road, Autran Avenue, Putnam Road, Stevens Court, Great Pond Road, South Bradford Street, and Tolland Road. Approximately 70 sand barrels were filled throughout the winter months at certain locations in town for resi- dents to use. Snow fence was put at various locations throughout the Town. Although we experienced not as horrendous of a winter season as we did the year be- fore, our dedicated Public Works Crew worked night and day so our street could be kept clear and safe for traffic throughout the winter. Our Public Works Crews and selected subcontractors did an outstandin~ job in keeping the cost for snow removal to a minimm. Forestry & Tree Maintenance Services provided by this department include cutting grass and brush on sides of all rural roads and in- tersections where required. Removed large dead problem trees with the rental ofa Skyworker Bucket Track. Some of the trees removed included trees on Johnson Street, Chestnut Street, Milk Street, Osgood Street, Cabot Road, Third Street, Putnam Road, Pembrook Road, Wavefly Road, Beverly Street, Me- morial Park, Davis Street, May Street, Thomdike Road, Buckingham Road, Mass. Avenue, Atkinson School, Faulkner Road, Bradford Street, Summer Street, Boxford Street; Ingalls Street, and several locations on lohnson Street. Planted trees at various locations around Town. Removed stumps at various locations in Town, including Maple Avenue, Stonington Street, Wilson Road, Appleton Street, Dudley Street, Cleve- land Street, Troy Road, and Hillside Road. Christmas trees were chipped from January 3rd to lanuary 20th, 1995. Playground Maintenance The playground system consists of Grogan's Field, 4.7 acres; Drummond Field, 5.0 acres; American Legion Beach, 1.4 acres; Carl Thomas Playground, 4.7 acres; Aplin Playground, 1.8 acres; Chadwick Street Play- ground, 3.0 acres; Soccer Field at the Cyr Recreation Area, 2 acres; and the new field at the Town Farm. This brings the total number of acres to 25.10. In preparing for the very busy summer season, the fol- lowing work was completed: Enlarged playing field at Sharpners Pond Road Recreation Area and extended the southerly end of field an additional 75 feet. All ex- isting swing sets and see-saws were repaired and painted. Playground equipment was installed at all play- grounds and the bathing beach. Ail benches were re- paired and replaced at the playgrounds, as needed. Sand was spread over the bathing beach to improve the swimming area. A new type of baby safety swings were placed at each playground. The beach was open June thmngh September 1995. Over 2,000 swimming lessons were given by Director Donald Smith and other lifeguards. The baseball diamonds at the Aplin Playground, the Pony League Field behind the High School, the var- sity fields, as well as baseball diamonds at the Drummond, Carl Thomas, and Grogan's Field Play- 40 1995 Annual Report grounds, are used seven days per week during the summer season and required constant maintenance. Ail baseball diamonds were rebuilt and regraded. All fields were fertilized and extensive reseeding was done. Top dressing with loam and seeding was done at the soccer fields at the high school. The new soccer field and baseball diamond on Dale Street were completed. The work included grading, grass planting, backstops, and fencing, Construction of new soccer and baseball fields on Sharpners Pond Road began. A large area was cleared, and plans have been drawn up for these new playing fields to be completed in the near future. Parks & School Grounds Maintenance The parks area consists of the Center Common, 8.1 acres; training grounds, 1.9 acres; Memorial Park, 2.7 acres; Old Burying Ground, 1 acre; Historical Society Plot; Farrington Burying Grounds; and 20 small plots at street intersections--a total of 15 acres. All park areas were maintained, fertilized, and mowed an av- erage of once a week. All triangles at various loca- tions were maintained and mowed. School-ground areas consist of the Bradstreet School, 1.20 acres; Thompson School, 3.00 acres; Kittredge School 6.57 acres; Atkinson School, 38.34 acres and the high school, 44.52 acres--atotal of 102.40 acres. Bleachers were repaired and repainted as required. Baseball fields, track and field facilities, field hockey, soccer fields, and football fields all required constant upkeep for competitive school events and practice. Respectahffiy submitted, George Pema, Director Division of Public Works Town of North Andover 41 42 1995 Annual Report Town of North Andover 43 Division of Community Services Report of the Affirmative Action Program The Town of North Andover Affirmative Action Of- fice is responsible for monitoring, reviewing, and as- sisting the Town Manager in the implementation of the Town of North Andover Affirmative Action Program and making quarterly progress reports to the Town Man- ager, the Community Development Director, and the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination. This program consists of four (4) plans, as follows: 1. Municipal Employment Activities Plan 2. Contract Compliance and Minority/Women's Business Enterprise Plan 3. Fair Housing Plan and Fair Housing Committee 4. Town of North Andover Commission on Disabilities Issues Municipal Employment Activities Program · Assisted the Town Manager by reviewing with a saga-off, applications, requisitions, and establishing an eligible list. · Prepare quarterly applicant flow data, promotions, separations data. · Notify vac~cy announcements forminority/female outreach and review the Town's work force for availability of qualified women and minorities for the position. · Advertise positions in the local newspaper, regional newspaper, and periodicals serving minority com- munilies. · Prepare quarterly reports for the Town Manager and Massachusetts Commission Ag~in~ Discrimination. · Assist in implementation of Affirmative Action programs. · Attend various state conferences for update on Equal Employment Opportunity/Affnnative Action Laws. Contract Compliance and Minority/Women's Business Enterprise Program · Meet on a regular monthly basis with the North Andover Affirmative Action Consultant. · Orientation and update on contract compliance regu- lations on both slate and federal level with consultant. · Update vendor master file purchases to readily iden- tify minority/women suppliers. · Analyze and evaluate the Town master vendor file to improve performance in Town professional ser- vices and vendor purchases. · Utilize SOMBA annual directo~to outreach minor- ity and female contractors and sub contractors. · Notification to state office (SOMBA) of intention to bid on projects. · Quarterly analysis and evaluation of the Town of North Andover contract compliance report and mi- nority business 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 activ- ity. Preparation ora written document reflects results of analysis. Repott sent to Massachusetts Commis- sion Against Discrimination and the Town Manager. · Make necessary adjustments in the semi-annual as- sessment and evaluation of the contract awards ac- tivities performance in order to comply with the Minority/Women's Business Enterprise co,hact com- pliance plan requirements per Town and Massachu- · Preparation of annual review and update for all other Minority/Women's Business Enterprise programs administrated by the Town. Fair Housing Plan and Fair Housing Committee · The FairHousing Committee continues to be coor- dinated by the Division of Planning and Community Development. · The Town of North Andover is an active partici- pant in the HOME Consortium. The Town was awarded an entitlement of $60,000 from Housing and Urban Development, as part of a regional en- titlement community for the purposes of creating greater affordability in housing and housing reha- bilitation. This year's allotment was loaned to H.A.W.K., a women's shelter serving the North Shore area. · The Town continues to work on aregional approach towards providing affordable housing options for North Andover. 44 1995 Annual Report Report of the Commission on Disability Issues The North Andover Commission on Disability Issues 0NACDI) continues to work toward ensuring that the civil rights of people with all types of disabilities are met. Commissioners continue to attend conferences and workshops in order to assure the Town, s' full imple- mentation of the sweeping federal disability civil rights law, called the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). the NACD1 to continue to provide the community with disability awareness, advocacy and education. NACDI members continue to network with disability advocates in other areas regarding Tide II of the ADA, which de- tails the ADA's directives for cities and towns across America in ensuring equal rights and full community participation for citizens with all types of disabilities. Access surveys and recommendations continue to be provided to the Licensing Commission, for businesses requesting Common Victualler's Licenses. For various reasons beyond the control of Commission- ers, including the lack of full membership, the Com- mission on Disability Issues has not met consistently throughout the year, but individual commitment allows Respectfully submitted, Susan Halloran, Chair Barbara Currier, Vice Chair Barry Fitzgibbons Nina Rauscher Karen Jacobs Gould Donald B. Stewart, Elected Official Report of the Housing Authority As Executive Director, I am pleased to submit, on be- half of the North Andover Housing Authority Board of Commissioners and its Chairman, William McEvoy, the Authority's 47th Annual Repott for fiscal year end- ing June 30, 1995. This report has been prepared in accordance with Chapter 121B of the General Laws of Massachusetts, which govern housing authorities. During the past year, the Authority has provided low rent subsidized units for over 400 families. The Authofity's low rent units are distributed in six elderly and two family developments which consist of 269 eld- erly and 26 family units of housing. In addition to our publicly owned units, the Authority also administers rental subsidy programs through the use of Federal and State funds. These programs are designed to provide a subsidy of housing to eligible low income families and elderly individuals. The goal of the program is to coordinate both the private and public sector for the purposes of meeting the housing needs of our community. It offers families, in need of hous- ing or housing assistance, a choice of residence among virtually every aparUnent that qualifies within Hous- ing Quality Standards and Fair Market Rent Guidelines. have been working to establish the FSS Program to provide education and training to paxticipants with the objective of becoming self- sufficient and off of public assistance. All housing administered by the North Andover Hous- ing Authority is subject to the following income and asset limits: Income Morkeski No. in McCabe Meadows/ Family State Court Section 8 1 $21,672 $27,950 $17,450 2 $24,768 $31,950 $19,950 3 $27,864 $35,950 $22,450 4 $30,960 $39,900 $24,950 5 $32,895 $43,100 $26,950 6 $34,830 $46,300 $28,950 7 $36,765 $49,500 $30,950 8 or more $37,700 $52,700 $32,950 The Authority is still in the process of leasing up 25 Family Self Suffciency (FSS) Section 8 vouchers. We Town of North Andover 45 Assets State family: State Elderly: 1 Person 2 Persons Federal Elderly: $15,000 $39,168 $46,944 No asset limit. 2.3% or actual in- terest earned on assets is taken as illcome Age Limits: State Elderly: Age 60', or handicapped Federal Elderly: Age 62, handicapped or disabled * Receatly enacted by the legislature, effective 11/9/95. The Authority has recently completed extensive mod- emization at our Federal developments with Federal funding. We have completed repaying lots and mak- ing required modifications under Section 504 of the American with Disabilities Act. We also have updated fire alarm systems to meet Section 504 requirements. We are anxiously watching to see what the futures of both of our funding agendes are, and how any changes will impact the Authority. Both agencies, Housing and Urban Development (HUD at the Federal level, and the Executive Office of Communities and Development (EOCD) at the State level, appear to be on the chop- p'mg block. Once again, the Housing Authority wishes to express its sincere appreciation to the tom departments and the citizens of North Andover who have supported and assisted the Authority inthe development of our much needed housing programs and in our continuous efforts to provide adequate housing for the residents of North Andover. A special thanks to the Authority staff. Respectfully submitted, Hope R. Minicucci, PHM ExecufiveDirector Board of Commissioners: William McEvoy, Chairman Clare Coco, Vice-Chairwoman Anna O'Connor, Treasurer Keith Mitchell, Assistant Treasurer Helen Soucy, Member Report of the Local Arts Council On behalf of the Local Arts Council, I am pleased to submit the Council's Second Annual Report. During Fiscal Year 1995, the Council cont'mued its support of cultural public programs and educational projects. On November 1, 1994 Council members reviewed and approved the following applications: Pass Grant--Student tickets to introduction to the Master- Museum of Fine Arts, Boston. Pass Grant--Student tickets to M. Harriet McCormack Center for the Arts, Dorchester. Theater A. Field--A drama presentation for enrichment of North Andover High School Students. Chinese Cultural Arts--Program for presentation at Stevens Memorial Library. Story and Song Magic--A Family Program, Stevens Memorial Library. Concerts on the Common--North Andover Recreational Department. Music for Seniors Concert Program--for presen- tation at Senior Center. Concert of Irish Music--presentation at Senior Center. Music Tribute for National Volunteer Week-- honoring present and retired volunteers at Senior Week. Treble Course of New England--for presenta- tion, "Angels in the Garden," Merrimack College, Spring 1995. The Merrimack Valley Philharmonic Society-- 34th Concert Series presentations. The New England Classical Singers Concert Series--Concert to be announced. Massachusetts Save Our Sculptures--The Final phase of inventory approximately 1,500 pieces of outdoor sculptures to prioritize monuments 46 t 995 Annual Report at risk and develop conservation plans. This nationwide project developed by the National Institute for Conservation and the American Museum of Arts, Smithsonian Institute. Projected Art Scholarship--to encomage cre- ative talent in the performing and visual arts. The Council is happy to initiate the establish- ment ora scholarship to be awarded to a High School student pursuing studies in the field of art. The Grant awarded for 1995 $7,379 Applications reviewed and selected were prioritized to serve community needs. The Council, in assessing ap- plications, is committed to quality and diversity. A community input meeting was planned for spring 1995 to promote public interest in the availability of funding. The Council looks forward to participating in the Town's 350th Birthday Celebration. As my th[rd term on the Council approached conclu- sion, I would like to remember the "Arts in Autumn" event sponsored by the Council, in conjunction with the hospitality of Smolak Farms, and also to express my appreciation for be/ag able to serve on the Council. Respectfully submitted, Margherita P. Caron, Cha[r. Joyce Toye Judy Hiilner Jill Barker North Andover High School students taking the stage for Fiddler on the Roof Town of North Andover 47 School Department Report of the School Committee The beginning of 1995 brought the promise of badly needed space for our elemeatary students. The Septem- ber opening of the Annie L. Sargent School was an event for the entire tom to celebrate. The School Building Committee worked for so many years to bring us a facil- ity in which we can all take pride. We wish to thank all past and present members of the School Building Com- mittee for their time and effort in delivering to the town such a wonderful school on time and within budget. Planning for the opening of the Annie L. Sargent School presented one of out greatest challenges. All elementmy students needed to be redistricted in order to redistribute our school population. Based on infor- mationpmvided us by a group of parents, teachers, and administrators who studied the issues involved, the School Committee chose to retain the Early Childhood Center and grades 1-5 configuration in each elemen- tary school. Our start was also reassigned, providing balanced grade-level teaching teams in each building. Tom Kane, former principal of the Franklin School, be- came the new principal of the Sargent School. Paul McQullkin, a former principal in Gardner, Massachusetts, joined out staffin luly to become our newest elementary school principal. Paul's energy and enthusiasm has already been felt by the Franklin School community. Redistfic~g our elementmy student population allowed us to reclaim dedicated space for libraries, art, and mu- sic. However, as our enrollment continues to climb, we will be forced to convert these spaces back to class- room use within only a few years unless additional classroom space is acquired. We continue to need ad- ditional staff and equipment to meet the demands of our growing student enrollment. A proposal to renovate and build an addition to our Middle School was brought forward at our Annual Town Meeting in May. Townspeople not only sup- ported the proposal at Town Meeting, but also voted to fund the project through an override debt exclusion. We are very grateful for the support and help we re- ceived for this badly needed project. Construction will begin early in 1996. We eagerly look forward to completion ofthis project. Collaborative bargaining once again resulted in a three- year contract for our teaching staff. Members of the North Andovc-r Teachers' Association, members of the School Committee, and the Superintendent worked through the winter to bring to all parties a fair and mu- really agreeable contract. We continue to believe that this bargaining process results in a greater understand- ing of each other's issues, as well as increased respect among all groups. Annie L. Sargent Elementmy School 48 1995 Annual Report J. Emmett Goggin, Principal of North Andover High School, resigned in June of 1995. Emmett saw our stu- dents and faculty through devastating program and stat~g reductions, as well as through our accredita- tion warning crisis. Emmett's sensitivity and devotion to the students will always be remembered by the High School community. A familiar face and a highly re- spected administrator joined our admini~hufive staffin June. We were pleased to welcome Ed Martin back to North Andover as our High School Principal. A five-year veteran of the School Committee, Anne Low, resigned in January. John Lyons was appointed to complete the year remaining in her term. Jim Sullivan chose, after serving three years, to retire from the Committee in March. David Carney was elected to replace him. Both Anne and Jim were dedicated and gave a great deal of personal time to their posi- tions. We thank them for their service to the children of North Andover. The School Committee wishes to thank all of those in- dividuals who give unselfishly of their energy and time to the children of North Andover. The parents and com- munity members who participate in our schools by volunteering and helping with many tasks arc an in- valuable part of our children's education. Our schools could not function as well without them. The next years will be difficult ones. Our yearly in- crease in our school population puts constant strain on all areas of our school system. We need to continue to look for additional elementary space. We need to ad- dress the many facility issues at our High School. As a community, we need to plan now to manage continu- ing growth and to place a high value on education by supporting our schools. Respectfully submitted, Marilyn G. Doyle, Chairwoman Stephen Bullis David J. Carney Diane J. Huster John S. Lyons Report of the Superintendent of Schools The 1994-95 school year continued several trends in student enrollment. Elementary enrollment continued to increase at an accelerated rate. The enrollment for the past five years will show that growth: 1990 1991 1992 1993 1994 Integrated Pre-School 25 24 35 60 56 Early Child- hood Center 370 370 352 364 361 1990 6 300 7 277 8 264 Total: 841 1991 1992 1993 1994 252 242 290 270 289 253 244 277 274 282 257 247 815 777 791 794 9 207 211 214 218 213 10 213 191 205 220 202 lI 216 223 196 198 220 12 239 217 219 193 199 Grades 1 301 313 304 327 364 2 258 312 303 312 327 3 273 265 307 310 327 4 249 276 272 309 317 5 242 249 285 271 313 R.R. 21 Total: 1344 1415 1471 1529 1648 Total: 875 842 834 829 834 System Total: 3455 3466 3469 3573 3693 In response to this growth in enrollment, the construc- tion of the Annie L. Sargent Elementary School was completed during the summer of 1995. Thanks to the exceptional work of the School Building Committee, chaired by Louis P. Minicucci, Jr., coupled with the Town of North Andover 49 careful wonk of the architect and contractor, this school was completed both on time and within budget. The School Building Committee's success enabled a suc- cessful opening of school in September 1995. A tremendous amount of planning for the redistricting of our elemeraary schools took place during the 1994- 95 school year. The primary goal of the School Com- mittee was to have elementary schools as equitable to all students as possible. Knowing that the single most important ingredient in any child's experience during the school year is the relationship between the teacher and the student, aplan was developed for staffassign- ments. All teachers with elementary certification were required to complete an extensive information form listed, among other things, their abilities with the use of technology and their experiences with professional development. Approximately 40% of elementary staff were reassigned with the goal of creating balanced and talented teams of teachers in each of our elementary schools. It was very important that all elemen~my chil- dren receive an excellent education regardless of which of our schools they attend. The system's extensive work in the review of the programs we present to children helped a great deal in this regard. Like all school systems in Massachusetts, our staffis fully engaged in implementing the requirements of~he Education Reform Act of 1993. As I have reported to you previously, our curriculum development and revision efforts, which have been in place for many years, directly intersect with the primary purpose of the Education Reform Act, aimed at improving what students can do. I am pleased to report to you the outstanding response of our faculty and staffin these efforts. You will have a clear sense of the system's work on behalf of stu- dents from the reports of our schools and programs, which follow: Assistant Superintendent Curriculum and Instruction Curriculum development continues to accelerate in North Andover. The Curriculum Steering Committee devoted a major portion of last summer to finalizing a new curriculum plan entitled "Success for All." This latest Curriculum Master Plan is designed to continue the work initiated in 1987. It provides for the reactiva- tion or, in some cases, the activation of I 1 curriculum development committees. Newly activated committees include: Physical Education/Health; Library Media; Industrial Arts/Business; and Interdisciplinary/Out- comes-Based Education Curriculum. The following committees are to be reactivated: Fine and Perform- ing Arts; Guidance; Mathematics; Language Arts; Social Studies; Science; and Foreign Lang~_a_ge. These 11 committees are chaired/co-chaired by 23 energetic educators: Language ,4rts--Susan Miller, Joan Redman, Ed Rudd, and Gerry Sanford Mathematics Committee--Diane Bassett Fine and Performing ,4rts Committee--Joel Groessel and Pat Maloney-Brown Foreign language Committee--Irene McLaughlin Social Studies Committee--John Minihan and Maureen Roberts Physical Education/Health Committee--Pat Parent and Laurel Bavendam Science and Technology Committee--Peter Kalafarski, Ellen Finneran, Kimbedy Rice, and Tim Troy Library/Media Committee--Meg Holmes and Ellyn Spencer Interdisciplinary Committee--lane Potsaid and Sue Baylies Guidance Committee--Carole Cowie, John DeFlumeri, and Mark Powers Specifically, the Curriculum Master Plan charts a com- prehensive five-year plan of action for developing, pi- loting, and implementing curriculum. It places the strongest correlation between curriculum, instruction, and assessment. As the latest chapter of curriculum growth evolves in North Andover, the school district can expect a strengthening of the traditional curricu- lum within each discipline to occur. This will provide a strong foundation for examining and incorporating more interdisciplinary instructional opportunities, and, ulti- mately, for introducing otrtcome-based educational ini- tiatives. These approaches, originally developed atthe district level, also have ahigh correlation with the Mas- sachusetts Education Reform Act of 1993, the Com- mon Core of Learning, and the United States National Education Goals for 2000. There have been significant advances in curriculum and instruction for North Andover as this ambitious five-year plan has been developed. Curriculum, instruc- tion, and assessment are inextricably interrelated. 50 t995 Annual Report Assessment has remained in the focus at elementary, middle, and high school levels. There is an increase in exploring the use of authentic assessment measures while analyzing the power they have for identifying a student's strengths (when used in conjunction with other traditional forms of assessment, such as standard- ized testing). Teachers are beginning to carefully ex- amine the role ofreport cards yard their relationship with cumculum. Teachers recognize the need to ensure that report cards reflect the leaming that occurs in the class- room. Across the district, teachers of mathematics, science and language arts continue to analyze existing assessment tools and make needed revisions. Teach- ers, particularly in the mathematics and science do- mains, are fmther examining the role ofmanipulatives in classroom instruction. Literacy issues remain important in North Andover, and this interest complements the national goal (from 'Goals 2000") that "all students will begin school ready to learn." The preschool and kindergarten teachers and staff are committed to embracing the National Asso- ciation ofF_&cation for Young Children's (NAEYC) definition of emerging and early literacy and fluency in reading. The recognition of reading and writing as reciprocal processes continues to receive attention in the school district. In remedial reading and English as a Second Lang,age (ESL), teachers are committed to examine alternatives for helping students most at risk in reading and writing. The Guidance Department continues to examine test results [including the Stanford Achievement Test (SAT), Massachusetts Educational Assessment Pro- gram (MEAP), Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT)]across the district in conjunction with other forms of objec- tive testing. Several curriculum initiatives received concentrated attention this past year. They include districtwide ef- forts to promote inclusion and collaboration, technol- ogy, and multiple intelligences. Efforts expanded to promote multicultural, interdisciplinary, and coopera- tive learning units. Across all disciplines, there was in- creased interest in critical-thinking skills for students, creative problem solving, and enriched opportunities with open-ended questions. Further movement oc- curred with efforts to help expand curriculum oppor- tunities in conflict resolution. A Technology Task Force was formed, under the careful direction of Robert Parker, to examine the role of technology, as atool to facilitate learning and instruction. The Task Force pre- sented to the School Committee a comprehensive tech- nology plan for moving the system forward. The expanded definition of technology in North Andover includes voice, video, and print. Increased efforts were made in the area of develop- mental learning. Teachers and staffengaged in exten- sive training that allows educators to determhxe what a student can do so that instruction is based on each student's strengths. Emergent literacy and early literacy initiatives accelerated. The system recognizes that the foundation of leuming in Notth Andover is develop- mental learning, and this is allowing teachers to focus on the student as an individual. Curriculum and instmc- fional initiatives are permitting teachers to build on t/lc many curdcdum successes in North Andover, cel- ebrate the powerful leaming that is occurring, and iden- tify areas that need attention. These curriculum endeavors allow a progressive school system to remain in the forefront of educational initiatives, ensuring that Nord~ Andover students will continue to effectively compete in contemporary society. Staff Development Staff development continues to be a high priority in Nordi Andover. The school district recognizes that rich opportunities for faculty and staffto grow profession- ally should be commensurate with a strong academic curriculum that is always evolving to meet the needs and interests of students and the community. The Cur- riculum Steering Committee (CSC), comprised of 13 educators who represent teachers, administrators, and parents, continues to play a major role in organizing professional development activities for the district. The Professional Development Council, a subcommittee of the CSC, continues to coordinate programs that sup- port in-service and graduate course-level work. Re- imbursement is available for teachers who successfully complete graduate-level work. Last year, 10 one-half in-service days were provided for professional growth. A program, developed by the Curriculum Steering Committee, was based on the goals outlined in the Task Force 2000 Report and on the Professional Development Survey (72% teacher respondents). Nearly 50% of the faculty participated in professional growth opportunities last year. These teachers took Town of North Andover 51 graduate in-service courses that ranged from 28 edu- cational fields of study offered at eight institutions of higher learning in New England. During the summer, more than 100 North Andover teachers were involved in summer workshops, staff development, and graduate/in-service courses. After having their proposals for curriculum work accepted bythe Curriculum Steering Committee, 27teachers con- ducted research over the summer and submitted cur- riculum work to the Curriculum Steering Committee. A significant number ofteachers attended local, regional, mad state conferences and workshops throughout the year. The conferences and workshop programs had a high correlation with districtwide initiatives. Many teachers were able to make site visits to other districts where they examined new programs and educational approaches. During the summer, the Curriculum Steering Commit- tee further developed the Five-Year Master Plan and designed a program integrating the nine major initia- tives in North Andover that culminated in the second year of"Success for Ali." The program was presented to the School Committee at the close of the summer tenn. North Andover recognizes that professional growth and staff development remain critical to the growth and expansion of a school system. We are wit- nessing increased momentum as the in-service activi- ties correlate with curdenlum development and the school district's mission for promoting student learning. Respectfully submitted, Ronald Binkney Assistant Superintendent Bradstreet Early Childhood Center/ Preschool Program The 1994-95 school year was abusy and challenging one atthe early childhood level. A number of new staff members joined both programs. The Preschool wel- comed new Speech and Language therapist Marianne Howell, and new teacher assistant Matthew Willis. Preschool teacher Linda Toomey was on medical leave from December tl~ough June, and Christine Schwidder was a permanent substitute in her class. At the Bradstreet School, we welcomed new teacher assis- tants Marjorie Lattini, Sharon Holland, and Lauren Segee and noon attendant Beverly Fitzgerald. Kindergarten teacher Kathleen Bova was on mater- nity leave from January through June, and teacher assistant Lisa Smith was appointed as long-term sub- stitute for her class. The School Council played a central role in develop- ina our Improvement Plan for the year. Members were Pdndpal: Parents: StaffMembers: Community Member: Kathleen Callagy Jane McDade, Co-chair Doreen Cheverie, Robert Snowdale, Kathleen Iminski, Pauline I-Iagelin, and Jacklyn McVeigh Sylvia Stephenson The Improvement Plan identified four major goals that flow from the Task Force 2000 Report, the School System Mission Statement, and Philosophy and the system's Annual Goals. Goal 1: Accreditation Our first goal was a continuation of the Accreditation Process begun the previous year. The Preschool and Kindergarten programs, as well as the Extended Kin- dergarten and several private preschools in Noah Andover, worked with the State Early Quality Network Chant to complete the process of applying for accredi- tation from the National Association of Educators of Young Children (NAEYC) and their National Acad- emy of Early Childhood Programs. A thorough self- study was conducted by the staff of each progran~, which examined all aspects of the programs, including administration, curriculum, staff/student interactions, the physical environnrent, health and safety, and food and nutrition. We worked extensively with consultants Debbie Knight and Debbie MacLean from the Early Quality Network and participated in at least 26 hours of professional development. Workshops were conducted for staff around classroom set-up, developmentally appropriate practices, a print rich environment, creatiw ity, use of children's literature, staflTstudent interactions, and integrating cultural diversity into the classroom. Many improvements have been made as a result of the process. Staffhas developed a shared understand- ing of developmentally appropriate practices, and the standards set by NAEYC for quality early childhood programs. Classrooms have become increasingly 52 1995 Annual Report student-centered and instructional techniques have be- come evenmore developmentally appropriate. Ail staff members agree that the process helped them to make significant professional growth and expand their knowl- edge and skills, The Central Office and the mainte- nance department were also exceptionally cooperative in making many improvements at both Bradstreet and the Preschool. The cooperative efforts of all staffmem- bets were outstanding throughout the year. The application process was completed in April and each program was visited at the end of May by validators from NAECP. We are delighted and proud that both the Preschool and the Extended Kindergar- ten programs have been awarded Accreditation. Con- gratulations to Mary Leu Conners and Noel Hayes and their staffs for all of their hard work and their success. Accreditation for the kindergarten program was de- ferred. We have until March of 1996 to request an- other visit. Issues that continue to need work in our program include staff/student ratio, playground safety, wait time for kindergarten bus students at the end of the day, and the need for more consistency an~ong classrooms in being increasingly child-centered. An Action Plan will be developed to address these areas, and we expect to have a follow-up visit early in 1996. Goal 2: School Culture The staff worked on a munber of areas to enhance the school culture. Health and safety was a major fo- cus. The staffwas updated on universal health proce- dures and actively taught students to follow them. We also encouraged good health and nutrition in classrooms and in parent education and newsletters. Conflict reso- lution and dealing with differences were two additional areas that were included in this initiative. Staffdevel- oped a consistent set of techniques that we used to as- sist children in using words and problem-solving techniques to resolve differences. By participating in a workshop on integrating cultural diversity into the classroom and by pmchasing materials such as books, posters, dolls, and art media that reflect wider cultural diversity, we have made significant progress in becom- ing more inclusive and diverse in our programs. Goal 3: Technology Our third goal was to establish a Technology Commit- tee that would consider how technology is used with young children, assess the hardware, software, and stafftmining needs of our programs, and develop a plan for early childhood technology, which is consistent with systemwide goals. Goal 4: Professional Development Professional development was extensive this year. Major areas worked on were developmentally appro- priate practices and early literacy. Workshops on these topics complemented each other and the school system's "Success for All" Education Plan. Smffmem- bets have expanded their knowledge and skills in a meaningful way and have taken risks to make changes, which we feel are increasing student success. Inclusion continues to be an impomant part of our pro- grams. This year, a co-teaching model, which con- nected two classroom teachers with a special needs teacher, was very rewarding. Special needs teacher Doreen Cheverie worked with classroom teachers Janet Gaffny and Kathleen Bovato meet the needs of six students with significant needs within the regular classroom. Staffreported that this model helped them increase their repertoire of instructional strategies and their skills in collaborating. Parents reported that they were not only pleased with the academic progress made by their children but also very happy tlmt their children made friends and grew socially. Finally, this year was the last for the he-First program. This transitional program was phased out at the end of the year after much discussion and planning. The system has moved in many ways and latest research overwhelmingly shows that students benefit from hav- ing their individual needs met in the same environment as their peers. Elementary principals and first grade teachers have spent much time planning and prepar- ing to meet the wider range of students who will com- pose the first grade classes next year. The teamwork and dedication shown by all staffmem- bets in working toward our ambitious goals have been most rewarding to observe. We believe that it has re- sulted in significant improvement for the students. Respectfully submitted, Kathleen A. Callagy, Principal Bradstreet Early Childhood Center Town of North Andover 53 Atkinson School Utilizing three classrooms at the church next door for a first grade, a second grade, and a third grade, the enrollment of the Atkinson School came very close to 500 pupils in a school that was designed for 350 sew enth and eighth graders. All rooms were used in an am~ospherc that, literally, without the Herculean efforts of thc faculty, the task of learning would have been near impossible, lm preparation for the opening of a new elementary school, rea[locations of staff were handled in a professional, competent, and smooth man- ner; geographical redistricting of pupils also was handled in a thoroughly competent manner with spe- cific administrative attention to particular and unique individual problems in the course of the school year. The crux of the program for the school year, the mis- sion, as it were, was to provide the best educational program along with the smoothe~ least disruptive tran- sition for both pupils, parents, and staff. This was ac- complished with guidance from the central office and a great deal of effort in the implementation at the school level, which involved collaboration, communi- cation, coordination, and coope~dion among individual PTOs, School Councils, parents, and faculties. It was during this period that Atkinson School intro- duced our first interactive History Museum with chil- dren in grade five acting as guides, interpreters and players in a presentation to school and public alike about immigration, the Underground Railroad, and other facets of American Life. Children and community leamed about the diversity of our cultural fabric and the trials ofmanythreads ofthis community, which we call America. Later on in the year, the continuation of our Science Fair brought the attention to a critical analy- sis by pupils of the scientific method, as it is used, to tackle questions both of science and other areas. Throughout this period, our School Council kept our focus on continuation of excellent, effective instruc- tion and the preparation for the introduction of Tech- nology via the Capital Improvement Plan. During the course of the year, "Success For All" was stressed as we, teachers and administrators alike, learned new means to more efficiently and more effectively teach students. The skills and means were designed to as- sist us all--pupils, teachers, and parents. Mini com- puter labs were designed and implemented; teachers went to workshops and took courses to learn to present teclmology as a tool for the classroom. Parents became involved and invested with displays and workshops. This combined interest and support career the day in assisting our children to learn Monitoring of supplies both text and instructional was carefully overseen by administration and school coun- cil to insure the maintenance of quality. Delivery of instruction was maintained as if no changes were fo~h- coming. Atkiuson All Stars was both a motto and a cheer. We found time to have fun as our picture was taken spelling out ATK; we welcomed incoming kin- dergaxtners to the new Atkinson School. But there was a bittersweet feeling knowing that from an enrollment of 500 we should be reducing to approximately 300. That factor was offset by the opportunity, nay, the chal- lenge ofhaving dedicated space for Art, Music, Library and, Computer Technology. Saying '~oodbye" to pu- pils and staffwas difficult; the challenge was to incor- porate the changes permitted by the opening of the Sargent School to continue to give our children the best All Star effort from teachers and parents. We had a difficuk tradition to live up to. The Massachusetts Edu- cation Assessment Program (MEAP) had endeavored to provide an indication of the quality of educational program of elementary schools by testing g~ade 4 for proficiency in basic skills. When Atkinson School first took these tests eight years ago, we appeared not to have fare too well. Each year we bettered our scores to the point that this year we lead the school system and also many similar communities to North Andover. This was not an accident but rather a planned signifi- cant, continuous across the board improvement, worked on over a period of years. Each subject area, Reading, Math, Science, Social Studies, markedly im- proved to this level, It is a record to live up to; a record to continue to improve upon. School Council provides plans not only for this year but for several succeeding years in terms of implementa- tion of short-range, intermediate-range and long-range goals, commensurate with the system directions and goals. These were developed and presented to the School Committee in the spring of 1995 by oux combi- nation of parents, teachers, and community members. The prime thrust for the next several years will be the incorporation ofteclmological advances while main- taining a reasonably stable pupil/teacher ratio and ap- propriate support personnel, combined with a dynamic curricula, as we as a school system continue to grow and again begin to strain our physical resources for housing pupils. 54 1995 Annual Report The significant advances of this school year were due to the outstanding effoas of a dedicated faculty-, the undaunted and unflagging energy of committed parents, and most of all to our children themselves. I wish to thank all of your for the oppommity and privilege to work with a truly caring group of professionals and educated parents who together, as a TEAM, are striving to make the Atkinson All Star Community one in which "Success for All" is a certainty. Respectfully submitted, Albert A. Goebel Principal Franklin Elementary School The Franklin School experienced many changes throughout the 1994-95 school year. New staffmem- bets welcomed in September included Tanya Tacelli, First Grade Teacher; Deb Gangl, Primary Grade In- structional Aide; Dawn Cabeca, Special Education Teacher Intermediate Learning Center; Kathleen Geranghty, Specialized Tutor, Grade 3. Jennifer Slosek left her Third Grade position as Instructional Aide to accept ateaching position at St. Patrick's in Lawrence, and Jeanne George came on board as her replacement. Mary Goodwin left in March on matemity leave and Sarah Murphy finished the year as coteacher in the Integrated Third Grade class. Walter Huston, one of our Fourth Grade teachers, left on a Fulbright Exchange Program, and Sarah Jane Hayward came to us from Plymouth, England. She will not soon be forgotten as she added a wonderful charm to our school and fac- ulty and provided our clfildren with a most unique edu- cational experience. Barbara McGovem and Maxine Davis both retired after many years of service and Sue Angell has left to pursue other interests. In January, Tom Kane began overseeing the enormous responsi- bilities oftransitioning activities, and all of the details surrounding the opening of the Sargent School. Mona Manzi and Joan Redman became the interim Co- Principals sharing the Principal's responsibilities and continuing half-time in their respective teaching posi- tions. Ms. Mindy Rosenhaum was elected to take over these positions. School Improvement Council The School Council continued to play avital role in the enhancement and development of a positive school culture and also in developing the Franklin School Im- provement Plan, which became a framework for many of this year's professional activities. This year's mem- bers included Thomas Kane, Mona Manzi, Joan Redman, Principals, Teacher Members, Pant Ladirop, Kristen Mohmr, Mary Lou Costello, Deb Gesing, Par- ent Members, Maryarme Levis, Abbe Ritchie, Cheryl Walker and Marc Kerble, Community Member, Ramsey Bahrawy. The following are the major focus goals and related school activities of the 1994-95 plan. I. The Other Three "R 's" It is our belief that the most learning takes place in a safe and comfortable environment. As this is a focal point, one of our building initiatives was to develop and implement a systematic approach to reinforce the "Other Three R's", that is Respect, Rights, and Re- sponsibility as part ofthe Franklin School culture. A steering committee was formed under the chairman- ship of Para Lathrop. A 3R's statement was written and several schoolwide activities were held to focus attention to the 3R's statement. The teachers wrote and performed a special kickoff presentation for the en- tire student body. Students were given special recog- nition thronghout the school year as they were "caught being good." Teachers reinforced 3R's values in their respective classrooms using activities compiled by the steering committee and that reflected the common theme for a particular time frame. Appropriate 3R's behaviors were to be practiced in all areas ofthe school community, that is, lunch room, playground, bus lines, hallway transitions, etc. This entire campaign was vc~ successful and benefitted all as it continued through- out the year. II. Transition lssues The main focus during this transition time was to mini- mize anxiety among students, parents, and staff over prospective transitions; to help parents and the com- munity understand systemwide efforts to ensure eq- uity among all elementary schools; to provide support staff to deal with transition issues. Several systemwide committees were formed and each dealt with a par- ticular piece of this preject. Orientation evenings, move- up weeks, and several other individual effoas all aided in making this massive move a smooth one. Town of North Andover 55 III. Technology Our third building initiative was to increase the use of technology as an instructional tool across the curricu- lum. This was to be accomplished by conducting work- shops designed to increase familiarity with the Mac and advanced applications. A technology committee was formed to identify specific teaching methods that could be used and to research and pilot specific use of tech- nology. Members ofthi~ committee included Tom Kane, Principal; Teacher Members Cathy Dainowski, Dawn Cabeca, Carole-Jean Donohue, Mary Goodwin, Elena Nicolaisen, Pat Maslen, and Marianne Ebert. This group's work also included reviewing software to determine its relevancy to the curriculum and pur- chase software that addressed identified goals, and to identify what in the way of hardware and network support systems to identify what in the way of hard- ware and network support systems was needed to implement multiple uses of computers at the Franklin School. The Committee worked very hard throughout the school year meeting once a month. They, on dif- ferent levels and at different times, collaborated with Bob Parker, the System's Technology Director, and Meg Holmes, Franklin Librarian, who provided much council and expertise. The comnfittee and staff would like to take this opportunity to extend a special thank you to Ann Bafoagallo, Ann Bate, and Jack Dainowski, who generously gave of their time to further the ad- vancement of technology and all it has to offer to the students at the Franklin School. Other Activities Teachers, as life-long learners, are always seeking out new and exciting ways to enhance their curriculum, reach out to their students, and impart knowledge. Thus, a large majority of North Andover's teachers furthered their professional development as they at- tended conferences, workshops, seminars, and special programs. The staff at the Franklin School took one morning every other week to allow those who had par- ficipated in any particularly stimulating activity to share theft experiences with other staff members. This bi- weekly forum allowed for a free open exchange of ideas, activities, and experiences. Attendance was optional, the feedback always positive, and discussions always lively and rich. Thankfully, the days of "closed door" education are over. Educators are realizing how truly enriching collegiality and collaboration can be as we bring our professional development together in line with North Andover's professional plan for the future. Once again, we would like to extend our sincere thanks and appreciation to the Enrichment Council for their hard work in bringing to our students some fine pro- ductions this year. Curriculum connections were mean- ingful and diverse, and all ofthis years programs were thoroughly enjoyed by all. We really like to think of ourselves as the Franklin Fam- ily and the group that works the hardest toward achiev- ing that goal of a strong school-home partnership is the Franklin School P.T.O. This group of dedicated par- ents continues to work tirelessly to provide our students and staffwith classroom volunteers, clerical volunteers, special programs, funds for technology and classroom instructional materials, holiday activities, and much more. In conclusion, we would like to thank all of the staff, the students, and the parents for making what could have been an extremely difficult time a smooth and comfortable transition for everyone involved. Through everyone's fine efforts, the Franklin School continues to be a child-centered, collaborative, happy, and safe learning environment. Submitted by, Mona Manzi and Joan Redman Co-Principals Kittredge School The Kitaedge Elementmy School enrollment remained high this year, serving 321 students within three classes at each of grades 1 and 2, and two classes at each of grades 3, 4, and 5. Several new staff members were welcomed. Cynthia Desmond joined us as third grade teacher; Loft Sorkin as first grade teacher; Kenneth Mutch as guidance counselor; Jean Twombly as part- time music teacher; Nanei Gauld as teacher aide; and Glendys Phelan as part-time libraxy assistant. When Catherine Lee left on maternity leave in the fall, Karen Good took on the role of fourth grade long-tenu sub- stitute teacher. The School Council, with new parent members Susan Chory and Barbara Hamich, and new teacher mere- 56 1995 Annual Report bets, Karen Harvey and Loft Sorkin, created a School Improvement Han. There were three areas of foens: Cunic~um/lnclusion, Technology, and School Culture. Our first building initiative was to 'hafilize our increas- ing understanding of Developmental Learning to make sound decisions that will benefit all learners." Realiz- ing that this was a huge endeavor, we invited writing consultant, Mary Ellen Giacobbe, to tatum to Kittredge to help us refine our efforts of the past year. We used the 10 systemwide Curriculum Days to full advantage, discussing new ideas flint were presented through care- fully selected readings. Math manipulatives and calcu- lators were added to each dassroum in order to provide a wider variety of experiences for our students. In ad- dition, all teachers either participated in at least one of the workshops offered through the Distinguished Workshop Series or sought professional development from local colleges and universities. Armed with this new information, we examined ideas such as "balanced literacy" to decide how we might adjust our programming to meet a broader nmge of sm- dent needs. A tremendous amount of sharing took place among staff members as we examined what worked, changed what dkhft work well, and scrapped what we didn't like. We knew that students were ben- efitting from our thinking when we saw more of them choosing to write. Our second initiative was to '~utilize technology to en- hance the learning process." Believing that the town would support the need for updated technological sup- port in the schools, we used the three new Macintosh computers to explore ways to make learning more ex- citing. We discovered learning strategies that were not possible for students without the use of computers. We became better at communicating with parents in attrac- tive print form. We began to control data in a more re- trievable forma~ Our computer lab, filled with Apple lie computers, operated fully with the assistance of many parent volunteers. We also explored the use of CD- ROM technology within the classroom and the library. Our third initiative, to "promote a teaching/learning environment that encourages the growth of the cul- tural norms that effect school improvement," was re- alized through all of the above endeavors. When a group of committed people work in concert on an idea or are focused on a clearly understood goal, the total envimument becomes positively charged. The produc- five, pleasant, feeling tone of the building was the school characteristic that received the greatest notice. Par- ent involvement was incredibly high and very much appreciated. The redistricting plan, to be implemented in the 1995- 96 school year, consumed a great deal of thought and energy. Plans were made to help students transition both to a new school outside of Kittredge and to a new school that would be Kittredge. At the same time, we were careful to remember that the current year had to remain as meaningful as usual for students regardless of their anticipated destination for the next school year. This was a challenging task that caused us to end the year with many conflicting feelings. Because the blend of families that was Kittredge School would be altered, we determined to 'Snake new fiiends, but keep the old." Submitted by, Bette Ann Coyle, Principal Kittredge School Thomson School The 1994-95 year was my first full year as principal of the Thomson School. It was an exciting and chal- lenging year, with" Success for All" becoming the guid- ing principle of all of our endeavors. We welcomed several new staffmembers as we be- gan the school year. Dennet Sidell and Jeanne Caren became the new fifth grade team and Regina McCann transferred from the Kittredge School to replace Ben Klemer, who resigned to pursue a Masters' degree in Education. Karen Paterson and Michelle GiUis became the new Special Education teachers, and Karen Edwards and Patricia Grant joined the staffas Spe- cial Education teacher assistants. It was a pleasure working with the Thomson School staff, and all con- tributed to a most rewarding and successful year. The Thomson School Council also experienced manges in membership. Jeanne Caren joined Eileen Sharkey as a teacher member. David Cloonun and Diane Boyajian were elected parent members,joining Sharon Kotce. Steve Glass, from FTP Software, became the community member. Diane Boyajian also served as cochair &the Council. Town of North Andover 57 The School Council worked with the staffto develop the School Improvement Plan. There were five major initiatives in the plan: Building Initiative I: Improve the "Student Assistance Team "process With the previous year' straining completed, the team met weekly to support teachers in developing strate- gies to solve the many problems that develop during the school year. Barbara Grondine, Nancy Dowe, and Susan Malcos were the regular members of the team. In addition to learning from each other, we realized a decrease in the number of new referrals for evalua- tions lea_ding to Special Education services. Building Inia'ative II: Learn how to use computer technology to improve student learning In antidpation of a computer lab the following year at the Thomson School, the staff established a school- based Technology Committee to begin examining soft- ware that supported the system's curriculum. Building Initiative III: Develop and implement strat- egies for improving the classroom climate Develop strategies for students that enable them to re- solve conflict in a reasonable and peaceful manner. This was perhaps one of thc most exciting initiatives because the outcome was a Peer Mediation program led by fourth and fifth graders. The Conflict Resohi- tion Committee reseamhed and developed the program and trained 20 fourth and fifth graders as Peer Me- diators. The students presented the program to all of the students ara whole school assembly during which they explained the procedure, the forms to be used, how and when to initiate a mediation, and what their role was as mediators. Committee members were Maria Lee, Den_act Sidell, Mary Ann Rorke, Dan Desmond, Sue Howlett, and Pat Grant. Many thanks to them for such a wonderful school program! Building Initiative IV: Develop and implement an im- proved collaboration procedure Teachers continued to develop collaboration skills and procedures to facilitate inclusions teach'rog in the class- rooms. Building Initiative V: Improve communication among members of the Thomson School Community Improve parental involvement atthe Thomson School. The most valuable resource produced by the Commu- nication Committee was the Thomson School Hand- book, which was distributed to the Thomson families in early November. Many thanks to Sharon Kotce and her committee for their hard work and many revisions! The Student Assistance Team presented the SAT pro- cess to the PTO at one of its regular meetings as part ofits initiative. Building Initiative VI: Broaden the implementation o fa "Balanced Literacy Program" in grades 1-5 With more than half of the Thomson School staff trained in the Observation Survey, implementing a Balanced Literacy Program seemed like the most natural next step to Guided Reading. Running Records were shared during collaborative meetings of classroom teachers and Eileen Sharkey, the reading teacher. "Suc- cess for All" took on new meaning as students were empowered to be active learners in the re~dkng process. Reading Pals were established across the grades, and it was not unusual to see a first grader reading aloud in a comer with athnd grader, or a fifth grader sharing a favorite book with a second grader. Reading became the favorite time of day for teacher and student alike! Much effort was spent during the second half of the year on redistricting efforts. Discussions leading to decisions made to commit to an equitable environment for all of the students in North Andover's schools were long and difficult but worthwhile. The Thomson School commu- nity looked ferward to gaining designated space for Art, Music, and Libra~ services and a computer lab. The PTO, School Council, and staff all contributed to answering the many questions posed during the redistricting project. In conclusion, I would like to thank the staff, the PTO, the School Council, and all of the parents and students of the Thomson School Community for the'tr efforts in making our school a child-centered, safe, happy place to live and grow together. Respectfully submitted, Nancy lukins Principal 58 1995 Annual Report North Andover Middle School I hereby submit my annual report as Principal of North Andover Middle School forthe 1994-95 school year. Enrollment The enrollment at the school on October 1, 1994 was 794 students. This represents an increase of 3 students from October 1, 1993. Staffing/Program Three new teachers joined the staff for the beginning of the school year. Mr. Thomas Walters was hired to reinstitute a full music program for the school. Ms. Susan Price joined the other two Word Language teachers to teach French and Spanish. Another Re- lated Arts teacher hired was Ms.Julia Hutton. Ms. Hutton was assigned to teach the Health curricu- lum to all three grade levels. In the office Ms. Claudia Schena was hired to provide the full range of Guidance services for our students. She came to us from apart-time position at Kittredge School. The STAR program also experienced a new counse- lor when Ms. Rizzo left on a maternity leave. To re- place Ms. Rizzo, Ms. Dorothy Currier was hiredto fill this position midyear. During the year we also experienced one retirement and a departure to join atextbook company. Ms. Sheila Kennedy retired as a social studies teacher and was replaced by Ms. Stacey D'Alessandro. Then in the spring Ms. Buffi Thompson, an eighth grade math teacher, took a position with apublishing company. Ms. Thompson was replaced with the hiring of Ms. Jean Berkeley. Organizational Structure/Staffing One of the major changes this year was the restruc- turing of the school into Houses. As the enrollment in- creases at the Middle School, it is necessary to ensure that students maintain the feeling of community. In order to accomplish this, schools within schools were developed. Freeman and Symmes Houses, named af- ter two famous historical North Andover residents, were established, each having a House Coordinator. Mary Ashburn and Peter Gadd were appointed as House Coordit~ators and given responsibility for man- aging major activities in their House. Much progress was made in developing this new House structure and plans are in place to continue this development. Action Plan This was the second year ofamajor instructional and curricular initiative in regard to inclusion and heteroge- neity. All staffmembers were involved inthe systemwide training program "Success For All." Each component of this staff development program was designed to assist teachers in expanding their teaching repertoire. Another major initiative this year was the implemen- tation of the Nature's Classroom program for sixth graders. Ninety-seven percent of the sixth graders spent five days atthe Groton Camp leaming about the environment in a group-learning setting. The program was strongly supported by the NAMS teaching staff and it will become a major part of the sixth grade edu- cational experience in the future. School Council This was the second year of this advismy council. Its membership increased as more people, parents, and teachers wanted to participate. Much of its energy was spent on work/ng on issues regarding heterogeneity and the need to continue with the ongoing change process implemented during the past year. The thrust of this change process is to develop the school into a more authentic middle school. Building The year started with the acquisition of fifteen new MacIntosh computers. A Technology Committee of teachers developed a scheme for the best allocation and use of the computers. A second committee was organized to work with the architectural firm, DiNisco Design Partnership, to develop the initial educational needs for the school relative to the increased student population. In late spring the town approved the financ- ing for an addition and renovation project for the Middle School. This project promises to be an exciting part of the life of the school over the next two years. Respectfully submitted, Gary N. Oakes Principal Town of North Andover 59 North Andover High School Those who care about North Andover High will long remember the 1994-95 school year for many signifi- cant accomplishments, initiatives, and events. The com- prehensive "Success for Ali"program brought teachers together for rigorous professional development activi- ties ranging from implementing state educational re- form mandates to learning new classroom strategies. Peer mediation, an ongoing component ofthe school's highly successful FOCUS program, continued to train students to use new methods of resolving conflict and dramatically reduced the number of fights in our school. A new TV studio became operational, a joint project of the Town, the High School, and Continental Cablevision. Now students, teachers, and community members could pursue educational and public informa- tion purposes using state-of-the-aa equipment in a suitable and conducive space. The school and the town basked in the afterglow of a Super Bowl victory by our championship football team. Shakespeare's "Mid- summer Night's Dream" played to full houses in the fall, showcasing student performers coached and di- rected by our artists-in-residence from Shakespeare's & Company. A grand production of "Fiddler on the Roof" earned rave reviews as the school's spring mu- sical. A group of creative and dedicated Seniors brought the school newspaper back to life, publishing numer- ous editions of "The Wall" to challenge, inform, and entertain their fellow students. Another group of tal- ented Seniors--Jon Chines, Nelly Godin, Sheila O'Brien, Katherine Terry, and Michael Willis--earned Finalist status in the National Merit Scholarship com- petition, the largest group of Merit Finalists in school histoa~'. Jon Chines brought further honor to himself and to the school by being named a Tandy Scholar, one of an elite group of 1 O0 of the best science students in the country. At long last, the school roof was repaired and an appropriate learning environment was restored to the second floor. It was a year, in short, that made anyone and everyone associated with North Andover High both proud and grateful. The School Council, its members strengthened by a year of experience, expended its energies on the de- velopment and implementation ora school improvement plan. The Council identified four goals for the year: enhancing self-esteem among students by continuing programs that recognize student success and by in- creasing student participation in activities; developing implementation plans to satisfy the Department of Education's new regulations pertaining to '~me and learning;" encouraging school pride; and improving public relations. The remainder of this report will de- tail the High School's efforts to accomplish these goals: 1. Enhancing Self-esteem Student achievement and accomplishment was recog- nized by continuing the OSKAR program (Outstand- ing Scarlet Knight Attitude Reward) and the Rick Gorman Peace Prize, two recognition programs created as part of last year's school improvement plan. OSKAR's went to Ellen Boutilier, Class of '9g; Kaiflin McLaughlin, Class of '97; Eleni Dedoglou, Class of '96; and Dan Leap/, Class of '95. Each was selected by a student vote for his/her outstanding char- acter qualities as exhibited in and around school. The Gorman Peace Prizes were awarded to students Kim Timmons and Harold Trombly and to outgoing Principal J. Emmett Goggin for their contributions to the conflict-resolution process. These awards were an- nounced at the annual spring awards ceremonies where large numbers of students were honored for academic, student activity, and athletic achievement; for outstanding attendance; for leadership; and for service to the school and community. The Mission Possible program, including participation in the "ropes course," provided selected students with self-esteem training, adventure-based challenge, and small-group support for dealing with personal and so- cial issues. As this program concluded its fourth year, the High School and Youth Services continued to ex- plore ways to expand its benefits to more students each year. One example of such expansion was the num- ber of classroom teachers who participated in the ropes course with their students, enhancing group unity, com- munication, and class cohesion. The Art and Tech. Ed Depa~ tments sponsored creative competitions among students, encouraging students to activate and demonstrate multiple intelligences beyond the verbal and mathematical domains that dominate most of our schoolwork. 2. Planning for Time and Learning Changes A faculty task force was created to study the new state department regulations, to review practices and experi- ments in other schools, to study the professional litera- ture, and to make recommendations to the School 60 t 995 Annual Report Council. The task force met repeatedly in the second semester, solicited student, parent, and community in- put, and then put their reconunendation before the fac- ulty. With the endorsement oftheir colleagues, the task force submitted their proposal to the Principal and the School Council, who then recommended the plan to the Superintendent and School Committee. In brief, the plan proposed doubling one period each day (from 45 to 90 minutes) so that students and teach- ers could experiment with longer time increments. If the experiment meets with success, it was thought that the school might make fewer academic offerings avail- able for longer periods of study each day, following a trend in the state and the nation designed to increase student mastery of academics. Other aspects of the plan involved the elimination ora homeroom period, the shortening of passing times, and a slight extension of the school day to meet the time requirements of the new regulations. 3. Enhancing School Pride More display space for student artwork and other projects was created by the main entrance. The par- ent group, through its beautification committee, spon- sored tire cleaning, and clean-up, and repainting activities. Individuals, as well as teams of talented stu- dents, dressed up interior wall space with murals and graphics. The Theatre Guild, with parent help and tech- nical assistance from Shakespeare's & Company, painted the stage and brought a new look to the school auditorium. The Class of 1994 donated a beautiful and durable granite sign to mark the campus main entrance. Student volunteers worked to clean up the grounds and to plant shrubs and flowers around the front entrance of the building. 4. Improving Public Relations The Parent Advisory Council worked closely with Department Chairpersons, Directors, Coaches, and Advisors of Student Activities to "get the word out" about important events and notable student accom- plishments. Virtually every week, informative and ap- pealing feature articles, photographs, and news items about North Andover High School appeared in the Cia- zen and in the Eagle-Tribune. Standard school publi- cations, such as the Program of Studies, were evaluated and redesigned with in an effort to "dress up" our of- ficial communications. The Parent Newsletter, High- lights, was distributed to parents every other month, bigger and better than ever, as new coordinator Jean DeVicentis put her talents to work in carrying on a tra- dition that began four years ago by Noel Hayes. Noah Andover High student representatives participated in the Greater Lavaence Educational Collaborative's pub- lic information endeavors and in the new locally pro- duced Cable TV show, Teen Talk. School sports appeared more frequently on local cable, and our new TV facilities permitted the televising of occasional School Committee meetings and public hearings. This effort accomplished a long-sought-after goal when it was observed that many people around town, not just high school parents, were talking knowledgeably about all the good things happening in their high school! Effort and commitment are required to maintain a proud tradition. Hundreds of students, teachers, parents, and community members again demonstrated their com- mitment to the High School by contributing enormous effort to serve their school. In so doing, they mare' tained our tradition of excellence and accomplishment. It was these committed members of our school community who made 1994-95 abanner year and to them we owe our thanks! Respectfully submitted, I. Emmett Goggin School Libraries Elementary Libraries F~a, mm& BRADSTREET EARLY CttKDHOOD CENTER The 1994-95 school year has been a challenging year for library staff as well as the entire school system. Although still understaffed as a result of the 1991 cut- backs, the library program did experience some in- crease in materials budgets. The ECC book budget werft from $1000 to $2000, and Franklin School from $1500 to $2300. Other budget items were level funded. Federal Block Grant funds decreased slightly. The PTOs continued their support through their Special Occasion Book Programs and, at Franklin School, the book fair. Technology continued to make inroads at Franklin. The library housed both aMac LC575 with suprodesk and an LC575 for use on-line. With various funds, abasic Town of North Andover 61 CD-ROM collection began to develop. By the end of the year, students were using CD-ROM encyclope- dias, such as Comptons, Encarta, CJroliers, National Geographic M~anmals, and First Connections Encyclo- pedia for their research projects. The third grade had all been introduced to the CD-ROM technology. The fourth grade did research for music, social studies, and art projects, and the fifth grade worked on their Civil War unit. Individual student demand was so great that sign-up sheets were made available for library use dur- ing recesses. A CD-ROM day was held in the library in March. This allowed classroom teachers and stu- dents an oppommity to explore the various disks as ail the Franklin School Macs with CD-ROM drives were brou~t into the library for the day. In addition to CD-ROM technology, Franklin's Library had access to the Interact through MEOL and through a subscription to America On-Line. Use this year was limited by lack of time and opportunity to train staff. One fourth grade class did track the Iditarod, and be- cause their library time coincided, they were able to participate in a live chat with Martin Buser, winner of last year's race. ATKINSON, K/TTREDGE, AND THOMSON In keeping with the systemwide initiative of"Success For All," the Atkinson, Kittredge, and Thomson librar- ies moved away from the traditional once-a-week, whole class librmy program to a more flexible model this year. The first goal of the flexible schedule was to provide students with the opportunity to connect with the library in ways that were timely and meaningful in terms of classroom explorations and activities. The second goal of the flexible schedule was to en- sure that students had the time, the space, and the adult modeling that would support the development of good information search strategies in the library and beyond. While, once again, limitations of staffing made it im- possible to meet all the information needs of the stu- dents inthese buildings in atimely manner, there were clear gain~ for the students. Fifth graders, who traditionally do the most indepen- dent information gathering, were able to access library resources several times a week if necessary. Also, by arrangement with the classroom teacher, a significant number of students in grades 1-4 were given oppor- tunities to enrich and extend classroom activities in small groups, using both the CD-ROM resources and the reference collection housed in the library. Since all book selection was done in a mail-group for- mat, students in grades 1-5 had more time and space in which to make meaninglhl choices for their independent reading. Moreover, the adults who were suppoffing this book selection had many more oppommities to explain and model good search strategies, rather than simply locate and hand the books to students. The enthusiasm with which students used the library this year makes it clear that we are moving toward a more meaningful, user-friendly library program. We look forward to becoming even more flexible and re- sponsive to student needs in school year 1995-96. Middle School The 1994-95 school year was notable for changes in computer usage in the library. We added two new Macintosh computers, one of which was equipped with a CD-ROM drive, the other was not. Students leamed to use the new edition of Grolier Encyclopedia, Compton's, and Microsoft Encarta, plus the Musical World of Professor Piccolo, World Almanac, and others. Students used the other Mac computer for word pro- cessing and educational games. Later in the year we borrowed an additional Mac from the Apple Lab and began accessing the Intemet; before long, we w~re trav- eling through cyberspace on a regular basis. By the spring term several students were using the Interact independently, while others used information their teachers had printed out for them. This was also the first year we had the software to access a myriad of magazines and get full-text printouts of articles. Teach- ers at NAMS were introduced to the Intemet, and some found time to give it atty. We still have only one mo- dem, however, which limits access to the library site. One team of students learned about the Big Six, a set of steps articulated by Michael Eisenberg of Syracuse University to be followed by students when they do research in any discipline or combination of disciplines. The goal is to assist students in locating, organizing, and utilizing information independently. We cannot teach students all they need to know, and therefore have the 62 t995 Annual Report responsibility to teach them to access and use infor- mat on on their own. Etsenbcrg s Sm Steps offer a clear and concise method of doing so. The library was busy with researchers and browsers as usual. The increase in interdisciplinary projects pro- vided new opportunities for libmry-rela~ed activities, and will continue to do so. High School Collection Development This year we added 505 new rifles to the collection, a slight increase from last year, thanks, in part, to fed- eral block grant funding. These new rifles are prima- rily in the areas of histmy and the social sciences. In anticipation of automating the library, we weeded out 617 out-dated, inaccurate, and/or irrelevant volumes. This year, through block grant funds, we received 10 copies of the Boston Globe each day so that teachers could utilize the newspaper in the curriculum. Audio-Visual Equipment We purchased five new overhead projectors that have the additional lumens required for use with computers. The science and math departments are extremely pleased with them and recommend that we continue to replace our old ones (15-20 years) with equipment of this quality. Computer-21ssisted Learning The addition of a second NEWSBANK work station greatly facilitated student research. This CD-ROM in- dex to newspapers and magazines is a very effective tool and is well used by all levels of students. The six new Macintosh computers were also in con- stant use by both students and staff. Shakespeare & Company's Ar#st4n-Residency Our 10-week residency was an astounding success, as anyone who attended North Andover's very first Shakespearean production, "2t M~dsummer Night's Dream, "could attest, thanks to generous funding by the Massachusetts Cultural Council, the Stevens Foun- dation, and the Local Arts Lottery Council. We were also able to have six English classes work with Shakespeare & Company's Actor/Directors, Tom Jae- ger and Jane Ogata. lnthe spring, 380 students saw a professional production of "Julius Caesar" and an "In- troduction to Shakespeare" workshop. Next fall, "Romeo and Juliet~" The fimdmising continues. Respectfully submitted, Janet DiGianni Librarian Department of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics The 1994-95 school year saw the addition of a half- time elementmy physical education teacher and a new health education teacher at the Middle School. These additions to our staffprovided physical education to all elementary students twice a week and continued to update our health education offerings to our students atthe Middle School. Our staffing continues to improve, and we hope to be able to restore physical education to grades 11 and 12 in the future. This year the Curriculum Development Committee for health and physical education was reactivated and com- pleted a systemwide self-study. We look forward to this group providing new direction as we head to the Goals 2000. The School Depath,ent funding of athletics continues to increase; $200,000 was provided this year, which is approximately two-thirds of the budget for salaries and expenses. Student athletes were required to pay a user fee of $75 per sport to participate in athletics, which is a reduction from $95 the previous year. In addition to the revenue generated by user fees, the North Andover Athletic Associafion/Sportswagon raised $15,000 for high school athletics and activities. The continued hard work and dedication of the many volunteers of the Athletic Association has allowed us to provide pro- grams on all levels, and their efforts are appredated by the students and staffofNorth Andover High School. An extensive after-school activities program was of- fered atthe Middle School this year, and an open gym was run at the High School during the summer evenings thanks to a grant received to fund these programs. Town of North Andover 63 Physical Education 1, All students in grades kindergarten through 10 par- ticipated in physical education classes in either the regular or adaptive programs. Students in grades 4- 10 were tested using the Presidential Physical Fit- ness Testing Program. Students in grades 1, 2, and 3 were tested using an adapted, age-appropriate ver- sion of these tests. Our students scored well when compared with students their age throughout the 2. The elemcutmy health and physical education teach- ers successfully conducted field days for the Early Childhood Center and the four elementm-y schools. 3. The High School Physical Education Program con- fmued to emphasize a "lifetime fitness" cuniculum for our students. Units on personal fitness and weight training, tennis, and golf have been stressed, in addition to other popular activities, such as bas- ketball, floor hockey, volleyball, and pickle ball. Health Education 1. The Project DARE program was continued for sixth grade students. A $4,000 grant firom the Department of Education allowed us to offer activities including a townwide DARE Fair held in June at the Middle School. The North Andover Police Department, and DARE Officer Tracy Castiglione in particular, have been extremely cooperative in making this program a success. 2. For the eighth consecutive year, the North Andover Public Schools received a Drag Free Schools grant through the Department of Education. This year's grant was $16,748, which funded the stipend for the Coordinator of Project Charlie, paid forguest speak- ers, educational material, after-school programs, as well as programs offered by the Department of Youth Services. 3. The Project Charlie program was successfully taught by close to 40 volunteers in grades l, 3, and 5. 4. The Disabilities Awareness Starts Here (DASH) program was successfully taught by teachers, spe- cialists and volunteers in our elementary schools. This program covers a different disability in grades 2-5 beginning with blindness in grade 2 and progress- ing to deafness in grade 3, invisible disabilities in grade 4, and physical limitations in grade 5. 5. The Health Protection Grant of $97,895 provided for health education staffing, a Lead Health Teacher, peer mediation for elementary, middle, and high school students, the Middle School after hours pro- gram, Youth ServiCes activities, smoking cessation offerings, and professional development oppommi- ties for the health and physical education staff. Athletics The Athletic Department continued to feel the effects of reduced funding and welcomes the prospect of a fully funded program in the future. The coaching staff and student athletes have worked hard this past year and have achieved various levels of success. Most no- tably were the Football Team, which won the Eastern Massachusetts Division 4A Super Bowl; the undefeated Cape Ann League Co-Champions Girls' Soccer tean~; Cape Ann League Champions Boys' Basketball, Girls' Indoor Track, and Wrestling. Several teams qualified for State Tournament competition and many student- athletes participated in individual competitions at the Sectional and State level. Individual accomplishments were noteworthy. Brooke Blaney was selected first team and Chris Merli sec- ond team All-Academic by the Massachusetts Bas- kctball Coaches Association. Gymnast Renee Sestito was State Champion on the balance beam and was selected Senior Gymnast of the Year at the State Indi- vidual MeeL David Green of the Swim Team won two events atthe State Meet: the 200-yard individual med- ley and the 100-yard butterfly. Wrestler Brian McLaughlin won the New England Championship for the 171 pound weight class. In closing, I would like to thank the North Andover Athletic Association/Sportswagon, the high school coaches, and our student athletes who continue to pro- vide the efforts which make our program a success, My second year has been as exciting and enjoyable as the first, and I look forward to being a part of our continued improvement and growth, k is important that every effort be made to restore the full athletic budget so that all students may be able to participate in the cocurricular activities and gain the benefits without ad- ditional fees. Respectfiilly submitted, John W. Stephenson Director of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics 64 1995 Annual Report Fine and Performing Arts Art Department The Fine and Performing Arts Department in North Andover has completed another exciting and produc- tive year. Teachers are attending numerous wonksheps and conferences that promote professional develop- ment and support teacher leaming. The entire staffof this devoted department (seven members strong) is growing professionally and making much progress with interdisciplinary units and activities. Karen Kriz continues to excite children atthe elemen- tary level with engaging projects. She worked care- fully to modify activities for children who are academically and physically challenged and created rich interdisciplinary oppommifies for all children. Many of the interdisciplinmy units were schoolwide themes. Also atthe elementmy level, Mary Ruzicka continues to provide a wide range of art activities for her stu- dents. Further art experiences for elementary students in grades 1-5, under the capable direction of Barbara Olson, included knowledge of aesthetic principles, ap- plication and exploration, and aesthetic evaluation. Numerous literary-inspired projects and some integrat- ing concepts of math and science continued through- out the year, again with Barbara Olson's excellent planning. Students created representational as well as nonrepresentational art wonk, explored many techniques and, used a variety of media in these endeavors. The Middle School Art progr~n continued to flourish under the talented direction of both Don Latham and Floreen Maroncelli. Their students are excellent role models for enhancing the visual and emotional climate of the school building through their creative efforts. Students are regularly encouraged to take risks in ex- pressing themselves artistically and expected to appre- ciate their own creative abilities while respecting diversity of talents among others. At the high school level, Cathleen Calmer provides in- stmction to the newly reinstated photography class. This was the second year of the highly successful in- terdisciplinary come, "American Thonght~" that inte- grated (during a 90-minute block of time) history, literacy, and art to a group of Juniors. Using a chrono- logical format, students explored how history, literacy and art are related and how they each influence the other. The dedicated inshuctors are Pat Maloney- Brown, John Stmbel, and Joel Groessel. The entire staff of this multitalented department is making accelerated progress with interdisciplinary units and activities, The teaching of these excellent instruc- tors expands in rich dimensions with the application of Howard Gardner's "Seven Multiple Intelligences," and teachers are seeing evidence of much student learn- ing occurring across all our schools in North Andover. Respectfully submitted, Ronald Binkney Assistant Superintendent of Schools Music It is a pleasure to present my third annual report as Lead Music Teacher. This docunaent reflects further reinstatement of the total music program, as well as an increase in the number of students participating in music in the North Andover Public Schools. Of particular significance during this past year has been the opening of the Sargent School with its beautiful new music room. Marilyn Savory, Ma~ Snyder, and Jim Wikshire all served as consultants on the facility, and I am pleased to report that it is well equipped with new music books, Orffinstmments, and a piano as well as a computer. Mary Snyder has been busy developing interdiscipli- nary lessons with teachers at the Atkinson School. She presented two higJfly successful musical programs, one in February and one in June of 1995, and she is pres- enfly adapting a musical highlighting the 350th Anni- versary celebration of the Town of North Andover. Marilyn Savory has continued her vocal music teach- ing atthe Thomson and Kittredge Schools and has con- tinued her fine teaching of fifth grade instrumental music students. She has developed a new report card for the ~lementary instrumental music program. Norma Caserta has been hired as the long-term sub- stitute for Mary Healey, and she 'has taken over the music program at the Sargent School. Her superb vo- cal training and expense in dance instruction were dis- played in a wonderful performance by fifth grade Town of North Andover 65 students atthe dedication of the Sargent School. She is presently preparing a holiday show that will involve the entire school, She is also continuing music educa- tion study at Lesley College. Susan Roderiek has combined with Marilyn Savory starting approximately 150 beginning insmmaental mu- sic students at the fifth grade level. During the past summer, she conducted a very successful four-week band can~p for elementary school students atthe High School;. approximately 30 students participated. Mrs. Rodefiek continues to conduct both the concert choir and chamber singers and has performed several outreach concerts for various civil ceremonies at Menimack College and Andover Country Club. Mem- bers ofthe choruses will participate inthe 350th Anni- versary Concert at Phillips Academy in Andover in April. Mrs. Roderick teaches voice and keyboard at the high school and is also teaching part time at the Bradstreet School. Tom Walters, our new Middle School music teacher, has continued to develop the program at this level. Presently, he has more than 200 singers in the cho- ruses and nearly 100 performers in the bands. He has instituted anew creative general music curriculum based on the design presented by Jim Wiltshire two years ago. The curriculum involves sin~ng, playing of instruments, including guitars and keyboards, experiences in listen- ing, composing, performance, and criticism of music. He has recently completed a new curriculum ouflinc detailing activities with examples of student wonks. His excellent eighth grade jazz ensemble performed at the Spring Concert. Mr. Walters has been a presenter at the New Hampshire All-State Convention during the past two years, speaking on the interdisciplinary music curriculum that he has applied here in North Andover. During the past year, the Lead Music Teacher has con- tinued directing both high school marching and concert bands. During the fall, he served as Technical Advi- sor for "Romeo and Juliet" and accompanied the sro- dents to the Shakespeare's Festival in Pittsfield where they gave an outstanding performance. He also pro- duced and served as Musical Director for "Fiddler on the Roof" in the spring. During the fall, Mr. Yfffltshire surveyed and evaluated the attitudes ofthe high school marching band members regarding various aspects of the program. He is continuing the development of gen- eral music classes at the school. The number of stu- dents studying guitar has tripled this year, and Theory and Hamaony students are utilizing a"creative composi- tion curriculum" that Mr. Wiltshire developed during a 10-year period atthe Boston Conservatory of Music. In departmental meetings during the past year, the music staffhas examined budget needs and priorities; schedules and staffing; the instructional program; the insman,,ial music program, and interdisciplinary tzach- ing. Last spring, Mr. W'fltshire presented a six-session wot{shop, '~lVleasurement, Evah~afion and Assessment of Music Education." During the cmt year, the re- search basis for proposed curricula will be considered. The new State Curriculum Frameworks in music, as they relate to the new 1995 Edition &the Silver Burdett, Giun series, will be considered at future meet- tings. Summer curriculum workshops are being proposed to develop several curricula areas: (1) histnunental Mu- sic Curriculum 5-12; (2) General Music Curriculum (Elementary); (3) General Music Curriculum (Middle School); and (4) High School Course Curriculum Guides. As in the past, particular attention is being af- forded to interdisciplinary teaching, indnsion, collabo- ration and teaching, and learning styles. Mr. Wtltshire is serving on the combined 350th Anniversmy Music Committee for the Andover-North Andover Concerts, The North Andover Schools are in desperate need of further music staff to teach lessons at the Middle School level and to properly cover the elementary gen- eral music classes at all schools. The school system continues its cooperative relationship with the Boston Conservatory of Music in providing private lessons on all instruments by master teachers at a nominal fee. The tuition program is available for all area students and adults. Information about the program can be ob- tained by calling Ed Scibillia at 617-536-6340. The following is a list of awards competitions, festi- vals, honor groups, and performances participated in by the Music Dopartment: 1. Elementary InstnLmental Staffheld its Fkst An- nual Band Camp. 2. High School Band held its Third Annual Band Camp. 3. High School Band performed at all home football games. 4. High School Band performed at the UNH Band Day at Durham, New Hampshire. 5. High School Band played atthe dedication of the Sargent School. 66 t995 Annual Report 6. High School Band performed at the Halloween Pa- rade at the Old Center. 7. High School Band performed atthe Veteran's Day ceremonies and parade. 8. High School Chores students participated in the Northeast Senior District Music Festival auditions in Bedford. 9. High School Band performed in the Santa Parade. 10. High School Chamber Singers sang at Merrimack College. ll. High School Band performed for the Holiday Fes- tival at the Old Center. 12. High School Chamber Singers sang at Andover Country Club. 13. High School Band performed for senior citizens at Sargent School. 14. High School Band, Choir and Chamber Singers performed atthe Holiday Concert. 15. Middle School Band performed at the Winter Concert. 16. One High School Choirmember participated in the Nomheast Senior Disffict Chores. 17. One High School Band membe~ participated in the University of Massachusetts All-Senior Honors Band. 18. High School Band and Choirmembers participated in "Cabaret Nights" at the Atkinson School. 19. Selected High School Band and Choir members performed in the musical, "Fiddler on the Roof." 20. High School Concert Bund won second place (Sil- ver Medal) in Grade 4 at the "Big Apple" Music Festival in New York City. 21. High School Band and Choms presented a Spring Concert. 22. Middle School Band and Chores presented a Spring Concert. 23. Atkinson, Franklin, and Kittredge School Bands presented Spring Concerts. 24. High School Band performed at the Memorial Day Parade. 25. High School Band performed at Graduation. 26. Middle School Brass Ensemble performed at Graduation. 27. Summer Music Program was offered at the High School. The Music Department is once again indebted to the Enrichment Council for providing students in grades K-12 with a wide range of artistic and cultural experi- ences throughout the school year. The Department is indebted also to the North Andover Public Schools Music Associates and the music parents for their con- tinued support and commitment to the public school music program. Respectfully submitted, James A. Wiltshire Lead Music Teacher Special Education The Special Education Department has completed an- other exciting and productive year. As a school sys- tem, we have embraced the "Success ForAll" program, which promotes the fundamental belief that all students can learn and learn well; thus complementing our corn~ mitment to Inclusion and Collaboration. We have dem- onstrated significant progress in our ability and willingness to develop and provide inclusionary pro- grarnming for children with increasingly complex and divergent needs. Contracted and District therapists provided services to eligible students when appropriate within inclu- sionmy settings, and thus support modds that promote the least restrictive environment. Consultants were uti- lized to provide support to both teachers and parents for a low incidence special population and to facilitate the transition of students returning to our community school from private placements. Several Grants provided various professional develop- ment oppommities for both regular and special educa- tors and focused on the following areas: Collaboration and Teaming Use of Portfolio Assessments Inclusion-flexible grouping, innovative sttdegies mad techniques Specific Inclusiona~y Techniques; i.e., Circle of Friends Adapting Reading Programs Pervasive Development Disorder/Autism-Working with students ha an inclusionat~ setting Attention Deficit Disorder, Approaches to Manage- ment Problem solving and decision making In an effort to provide for our children within regular education, additional in-service was provided in the ar- cas of Developmental Learning and Early Literacy training. Kathy Heap, Reading Specialist, conducted Town of North Andover 67 a series of workshops that offered staff-intensive train- ing in the careful assessment and observation of where students are on the continuum of learning and at what level instruction should begin. We also provided follow-up training to staff at Kittredge, Thomson, and the High School in the prereferrai process. A well-structured prereferrai pro- cess ensures that ail efforts have been made to meet the child's needs within the framework of the regular education program and aiso ensures compliance with the Chapter 766 Regulations. The principais oversee the building-based teams and assist in examining alter- native teaching strategies, modifications to the curricu- lum, and use of existing support and consultative services, as a means of providing an oppommity for the child to succeed in regular education. The principais and administrators continue to play a very active role in the special education process as evi- denced by their personal involvement in individuai Education Plan and other meetings. Additionaily, their active involvement and support in exploring various models has hnproved commtmication, collaboration, and team building among staffand parents. Under the direction of the State Department of Edu- cation, the school system has initiated the new Indi- viduai Education Plans. Basic informationai training sessions were provided this past spring for administra- tors, teachers, and parents. Additionai in-service will be scheduled throughout the school year. An Individuai Education Plan Committee investigated and recommended both hardware and sol%ware nec- essary to complete and produce the documents at the building level. The process of upgrading and loading thc I.E.P. software system will be ongoing throughout the upcoming year. Pathways, a transition school-to-work program, has expanded its service to a greater number of high school students this year. This pmgrarn is contracted through Greater Lawrence Educationai Collaborative and of- fers avariety of applied work experiences for students within diverse industries. The program is based on the belief that some students learn best by experiencing work in normai employment settings. It has been an effective means of increasing self-esteem, vocational mattaity, and independence. We arc very pleased and most appreciative with the support we have received from the business industry within our commtmity. It is through their commitment and collaboration with thc Pathways Team, that our program has been most successful. The Preschool Program continues to provide a safe, supportive, and mmuring environment that promotes the physical, serial, emotional, and cognitive develop- ment of our young children with and without disabili- ties. Parent involvement remains a critical component of the program's success. Teachers truly seek and wel- come family participation with the belief that parents, as the first and most important teachers, know their children best. The Preschool Program staff are to be commended for their tireless efforts in participating in the compre- hensive self study and retraining to achieve the Na- tionai Association for the Education of Young Children (NAEVC) accreditation. Congratulations! The North Andover Parents Advisory Council for Spe- ciai Education continues to support and assist parents of children with speciai needs. Kim Kelly has com- pleted her first year as chairperson. She has once again offered parents the opportunity to attend regularly scheduled monthly meetings. Last, the school system has been chosen as one of only 12 sites throughout the Commonwealth to participate in an exciting new project called the Massachusetts In- clusion Initiative. The project will provide support to develop options for students with severe disabilities within their community schools and to enhance all stu- dents' educational experiences. We look forward to working with the staff from the Institute as they assist us in our efforts to develop long range-goals for inclu- sive education throughout the school district. In closing, 1 would like to express my sincere thanks to ail administrators, staff, parents, and community members, for their endless con~butions and collabo- rative efforts in providing for the needs ofour children. Respectfully submitted, Kathleen Conlin Administrator of Special Education 68 1995 Annual Report Technology It is with great pleasure that I submit my eleventh an- nual end-of-the year report for Technology. Program Iqi4hlights l. Systemwide A. Several Macintosh computers were purchased for all seven schools. The computers were distributed to classrooms, libraries, and in small-group instruc- tional centers. This initiative enhanced our transi- tion to the Macintosh environment. B. Three in-service courses for teachers (including one advanced course) were given during the school year. These courses focused on the integration of tech- nology in the classroom. In addition, two mini- courses (9 hours total) were offered during the summer and attended by 45 teachers. These courses focused on the software that was purchased for sys- temwide elementary school usage (1995-96 school year). C. A group of parents, teachers, and administrators met over a 13 month period to create a Technology Plan for the schools. The resulting document, including a 4-year plan (with appropriate budget recommen- dations), was presented to the School Committee in May of 1995. The plan represents the community vision of what our school might look like (technol- ogy-wise) over the next four years. The Technol- ogy Committee is to be complimented for producing a well thought out, comprehensive document. The Committee thoroughly addressed issues including hardware, soft-ware, staffing, staffdevelopment, and local and wide area networks. D.A brand new cable studio was constructed and fully equipped by Continental Cablevision. The modem facility was managed by a full-time studio coordi- nator. Courses were scheduled for school and com- munity participants to learn how to use the electronic equipment. High School classes were also sched- uled in the studio. This facility will continue to be a hub for activity in communications in the future years. E. "Sports and Things," a live interview talk show moved into the new studio facility and continued to broadcast throughout the year. F. Modem access to the Mass. Ed On Line (MEOL) Internet connection was established in each school. In each libraxy, a computer with modem and appro- priate soil;ware, was purchased to allow teachers to connect to the telecommunications highway - the lntemet. G. Teachers took part in over 100 teleconferences through our to the Massachusetts Corporation for Educational Television (MCET). Topics, including Education Reform, Tour de France, Children's Au- thors, Drag Abuse, and Drumlin Farm were frequented by the educational community. These same programs were broadcast live, on Channel 26, on a daily basis. H. Two volumes of '~-Ii**Technology* * Lites" were published during the school year. The publication highlighted many of the noteworthy initiatives of teachers and students in the utilization of technol- ogy in our schools. I. Using the "Train the Trainer" approach, several staff members were given instmction on how to get into and use the Interact account provided for the schools, 2. High School A.The administrative office of the High School was networked to a file server for enhancing our pro- cess of grade reporting, course scheduling, atten- dance keeping, and student records. The long-range intent is to extend the networkto connect the Guid- ance Department to this server. B..A Macintosh lab replaced a 10-year-old Apple 2e lab in the Science/Language Ails area. Twenty-four computers (one with CD-ROM capability)were net- worked for printer utilization. Modem access was also provided for this lab. C. Five Macintosh computers were provided in one science room. This pilot program by Mr. Peter Kalafa~fi was well received and the hardware/software received much usage during the school year. D. Several computers were purchased to complete the initiative of providing computers on the desks of all Department Chairpersons. E. Six computers (5 for student usage) were provided for the IMC atthe High School. Two of these were equipped with CD-ROM access. The computer for staffuse was also connected to a modem for Interact acCCSS. F. The Technology Committee recognized the need to automate the North Andover High School Librmy. It is highly recommended that this Media Center be brought up to modem standards with emerging tech- nologies. The plan to accomplish this is presented in the Technology Plan (May 1995). Town of North Andover 69 3. Middle School A.All students at the North Andover Middle School received computer instruction in the Macintosh lab. hxstmction varied from keyboarding skills to data base entry. Importing graphics into word process- ing documents was also taught to students. B. A Technology Core,tree was formed atthc Middle School. This cOmmittee worked closely with the Merrimack Education Center representatives to es- tablish a vision for the course of Technology at the North Andover Middle School. Approval from the Town to put an addition on the school will help bring this vision to fruition. Technology will be an integral part of the school expansion. C. The school administration purchased a software package to manage course selection, grading, atten- dance taking, and scheduling. Each teacher assumed responsibility for data entry onto the system with the joint effort resulting in report cards generated in a timely fashion at the end of each quarter. 4. Elementary Schools A.The Annie L. Sargent School opened in the fall of 1995. The new elementary school will be equipped with state-of-the-art technologies. Each classroom will be totally networked to file servers in various zones of the building. Internet access will be avail- able from each port in the network. B. Each elementary school piloted a multimedia center (Macintosh computer, printer, CD-ROM, and LCD display). Locations varied from libraries to class- rooms as space allowed. These technologies were purchased to implement wide usage of computers with students gathered around a '~upro Desk." C. Systemwide licenses for software were purchased from the Minnesota Educational Computer Consor- tim (MECC). These licenses allowed the schools to make multiple copies of several so ftwares that were selected by school administrators and staffs. The sofa, are chosen reflects curricolum-appmpriate ap- plications. D.At each elementmy school, 1 or 2 "computer cham- pions'' were trained to handle minor repairs and were taught troubleshooting techniques for both Apple 2e and Macintosh hardware. E. A K-5 Elementary School Technology Committee was formed and is working with the Menimack Edu- cation Center to develop vignettes that can be rep- licated in classrooms throughout the school system. An exciting year for technology is anticipated during the coming year. The transition to netwofldng in schools over Ethemet is well underway. We are excited about our new visions for integrating technology into a"Suc- cess For All" theme. Respectfully submitted, Robert S. Parker, Director Computer Technology Community Programs Community Programs, operating entirely on user fees, offered a wide variety of activities to North Andover students and theft families. Our three day-care pro- grams serviced 205 students and maintah~ed a waiting list throughout the year. The Breakfast Club, our early morning, before-school care program for K-5 located at Kitt~tge School, pro- vided breakfast, transportation to schools, and activi- ties for 59 students. Kids' Stop!, held from 2:45-6:00 P.M. daily in the Middle School, serviced 91 students and continued to develop its offerings. Ceramics, '~g" swimming, cook- ing, and exercise with Silverado have beenvet~ popu- lar with the children. An AT&T grant was received by Kids'Stop! that enabled us to acquire science materi- als for investigation and fun, and allowed members of our staffto receive specific training in this area. Cunictdum days enabled nsto take field trips with our students to Wolf Hollow, The Puppet Showplace, and Hammond Castle, among others, and to invite present- ers to perform in-house during the winter months. Extended Kindergarten, at~r a year of intensive and comprehensive self-study, was evaluated and recog- nized by the National Academy of Early Childhood Programs as a program worthy of national accredita- tion because of the quality and caliber of its program and staff. This study was done in conjunction with a communitywide state grant, received by Assistant Su- perintendent, Dr. Ronald Binkney. Fifty-five students attended this program, which was relocated to the Bradstreet School this year. 70 1995 Annual Report Child care for 71 children was given to the dtizens of North Andover without charge as a service to parents to allow them the opportunity to participate in May's annual Town Meeting session. EXCEL courses offered 617 elementaw, middle, and high school students opporttmities for enrichment af- ter school. Among the ever popular were skiing, driver's education, elementary foreign langu_age study, nature drawing, and, due to a new partnership with Merrimack College, SAT preparation classes. Summer School combined both academic remediation and reenforeement courses for elementary, middle, and high school students, with 206 students enrolled this year. Nonresidents also attended this program, paying an extra stipend to attend. Summer Camps were again popular, especially the new Community Boating come mn in conjunction with the Lawrence program. Submitted by, Noel Hayes, Director Community Programs Business Services This report includes the following areas of business services: I. Transportation II. Building & Facilities IIl. Personnel IV. Energy 1. Transportation During the 1994-95 school year, students were trans- ported at public expense from the following distances: Greater No.of No. of School than buses students High School 2.0 8 547 Middle School 2.0 11 490 Elementary 1.5 See note 940 Early Childhood Center 0.5 See note 344 St. Michael's 0.0 See note 91 Note: A total of 11 buses are used to transport students to and from the elementary schools, ECC and St. Michael's. The elementary schools are on a split schedule. The ABC Bus Company provided transportation to students who lived within the walking distance upon payment of an annual fee of $190. During the 1993-94 school year it became apparent that there were s~veral concerns and problems with school busing. In response to poor school bus service for students, a Transportation Task Force was formed to help with'the problem. The group was made up of parents from each school, teachers, administrators, as well as representatives from the Superintendent's Office, ABC Bus Company and the computer firm which manages our transpoFuation scheduling package. Their purpose was to investigate, discuss and suggest ways in which school busing could become more effi- cient, using current guidelines and funding. They met frequently for several months, held a public hearing, and made several recommendations for School Com- mittee consideration. The Committee adopted many of the recommendations made. After making their initial recommendations, the Trans- portation Task Force agreed to stay in existence to help monitor bus service during the school year and to help plan transportation needs for the new elementary dis- tricts which were created by the opening of the Annie L. Sargent School. We wish to acknowledge the commitment made by every committee member. Their individual efforts and concern are greatly appreciated by this administration. II. Building and Facilities During the 1994-95 school year, the construction of the Sargent School was the primary focus of our in- terest and attention. This project was well managed. By the end of June 1995 there was no doubt that this Town of North Andover 71 new elementary school was going to open on time and under budget. Phase I of our Americans with Disabilities Act Master Plan was initiated in July 1994. Four schools were tar- geted for projects that, upon completion, would pro- vide barrier-free access to each site. Three other capital improvement projects were also initiated-- Thomson School heating system replacement; reroof- ing of the Math/Science, English/Social Studies and auditorium areas of the High School; reroofing of the academic, cafeteria, and gym areas at the Atldnson School; Phase I of a Locker Replacement program at the High School. The DANCe Middle School roofing matter (this was a project wherein the meting contractor failed to com- plete its obligation to reroofthe Middle School under a 1992 contract) reached the point of closure during 1994- 95. We did enter into a Construction Contract Take- over Agreement in September 1994. All outstanding requirements were completed by April 1995. In the category of general maintenance and upkeep, we completed over 40 special projects throughout the entire school system. This was also the first year that we had the benefit of two full-time maintenance men. The added resource provided us with the opportunity of do- ing more maintenance work in-house at a reduced cost. III. Personnel Mr. Joseph Mailloux was appointed to the position of Day Custodian at the Franklin School, effective March 7, 1994. Mr. Tod Workman was appointed to the position of Day Custodian at the Bradstreet School, effective March 7, 1994. Mr. John Mullen was hired on September 19, 1994. John was hired to provide additional night custodial services to the Bradstreet, Kittredge, and Thomson Schools. Mr. William Wise was appointed as a provisional ~_s- todian atthe High School, effective January 17, 1995. Mr. John Moriarty was hired as night custodian, ef- fective March 27, 1995. John's time was split between the Kittredge School and the High School. This was a probationary appointment pending the results of the Civil Service exam. Mr. Donald Thomson, Jr., custodian at the Atkinson School, retired effective March 31, 1995. Mr. Thomson was employed by the school department since June 1973. Energy In a letter dated August 15, 1994, the Region I Direc- tor of the United States Department of Energy sent a Notice of Financial Assistance Award to North Andover Public Schools. The award was funded un- der the Federal Institutional Conservation Program, and the Federal share awarded was $16,669. The total approved budget is $33,341. Energy conservation measures will he implemented at the Atkinson School, Franklin School, Kittredge School, and Middle School. All work activity must be completed on or before August 14, 1996. Submitted by, Paul P. Szymanski, Director Management Support Services Food and Nutrition Department In concluding the school year 1994-95, the following information is provided: The Food and Nutrition Department served school lunches a total of 166 days. The number of reim- bursable meals served was 225,013, broken down as follows: (a) Paid 196,465 (b) Free 25,020 (c) Reduced 3,528 Average meals perday 1,356 2. Other meals served are broken down as follows: (a) Teacher 5,927 (b) Free (Adult Help) 9,683 The total meals served for this 1994-95 school year was 240,623. This school year found us receiving $39,292.22 (Market Value) in government commodities. The to- tal reimbursement of reimbursable meals, paid, free and reduced, was $9,7911.89. 72 1995 Annual Report To recap income, the breakdown is as follows: Sales Student meals and milk Teacher sales Student a la carte foods Student a la carte milk Miscellaneous sales $230,979.88 $13,357.80 $82,824.75 $17,831.45 $41,768.92 Grand total income from sales $386,762.80 Cash Sales School Reimbursements $386,762.80 97,911.89 $484,674.69 39,292.22 $523,966.91 Total Monies Commodities (Market Value) Total All 5. The school year has shown a participation rate of 41%. Our net worth is as follows: Inventory $37,955.52 (Actual Cash Value) Cash balance $3,684.30 Closing Cash Balance Claims Receivable Cash Available Accounts Payable Adjusted Cash Balance $ 3,684.30 19,241.91 22,926.21 4,923.08 $18,003.13 What an exciting year this has been for me. North Andover Public Schools has provided me with both personal and professional job satisfaction beyond my initial expectations when I began last August. I am so fortunate to work with such supportive administration and a cafeteria staff comprised of only the best. My staff is the backbone of our operation and truly deserves to be applauded. Total revenue increased this year by 7.2%. I owe this increase to careful menu planning and added a la carte items. We were supplied with new food items t~om the government, which expanded our meal choices and helped me to become more creative with the menu. Nutrition education is extremely important to the lives of our students and staff of North Andover Public Schools. I have enjoyed working with some of our teachers in promoting nutritious meals and encourag- ing our students to make healthy choices. I look for- ward to doing much of the same next year, while working with the Bureau of Nutrition to help promote Nutrition Awareness in our schools. Respectftflly submitted, Erika F. Murphy Director of Food Services Conclusion As we look to the future, it is clear that the increase in our student population will continue for the next sev- eral years. Although the enrollment at our Middle School has been relatively stable for several years, that will begin to change rather dramatically beginning with the next school year. That same increase will be fol- lowed a few years later at North Andover High School. As this report is being written, the School Building Committee is about to solicit bids for a major expansion and renovation at North Andover Middle School. That project, estimated to last from 24-28 months from the time that constrncfion begins, will present significant challenges to our Middle School faculty and students. The involvement of so many parents and other citi- zens who volunteered their time on behalf of our sm- dents remains a rich resource for our system and children. On behalf of our students, faculty, and staff, I wish to thank them for their significant contributions. Respectfully submitted, George I. Blaisdell Superintendent of Schools Town of North Andover 73 Financial Reports--Expenses Town Manager BUDGET EXPENDED: REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICE ADVERTISING CONFERENCES IN STATE TRAINING AND EDUCATION TELEPHONE COMMISSION ON DISABILITY OFFICE SUPPLIES UNIFORMS AND CLOTHING AUTO MILEAGE OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS OTHER CHARGES AND EXPENSES ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT ENCUMBRANCES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE 163.33 6,716.00 927.73 1,960.44 165.00 21,805.38 347.07 10,872.00 50.00 3,000.00 586.68 4,466.64 10,246.93 1,644.00 10,221.65 73,172.85 73,172.85 0.00 Finance Committee BUDGET EXPENDED: OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE 12,706.34 12,706.34 12,706.34 0.00 Town Accountant BUDGET EXPENDED: REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE CONFERENCES IN STATE POSTAGE SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES PRINTING AND FORMS UNIFORMS AND CLOTHING DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS OTHER CHARGES AND EXPENSES ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE 350.00 9.00 128.14 1fi31.83 581.88 100.00 125.00 76.00 3,718.95 6,120.80 6,120.80 0.00 74 t995 Annual Report BUDGET EXPENDED: REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ADVERTISING DATA PROCESSING TRAINING & EDUCATION TELEPHONE POSTAGE SERVICES PLANS AND MAPPING OFFICE SUPPLIES PRINTING AND FORMS VEHICLE FUEL UNIFORMS AND CLOTHING AUTO MILEAGE DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS OTHER CAPITAL OUTLAY ENCUMBRANCES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE Assessors 1,656.29 35,883.00 21.68 1,374.80 1,919.85 242.24 73.60 2,011.60 1,984.14 875.97 108.20 100.00 684.94 1,205.90 7,615.00 1,270.00 5%027.2] 57,027.21 0.00 Treasurer-Collector BUDGET EXPENDED: REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES DATA PROCESSING TAX TITLE/FORECLOSURE CONFERENCES IN STATE TRAINING AND EDUCATION TELEPHONE POSTAGE SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES PRINTING AND FORMS UNIFORMS AND CLOTHING OTHER CHARGES AND EXPENSES ENCUMBRANCES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE 18,129.94 11,313.17 40,415.28 12,817.04 304.90 302.23 8,385.27 35,776.25 6,131.27 4,366.90 150.00 760.89 354.08 126,390.18 139,207.22 (12,817.04) Town of North Andover 75 BUDGET EXPENDED: AUDIT SERVICES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE Audit Services 30,000.00 30,000.00 30,000.oo 0.00 BUDGET EXPENDED: TOWN COUNSEL SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE Legal Services 28,035.00 28,035.00 28,035.00 0.00 BUDGET EXPENDED: SPECIAL LEGAL SERVICES ENCUMBRANCES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE Legal Services 177,841.62 26,312.16 204,153.78 204,153.78 0.00 Personnel Board BUDGET EXPENDED: OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ADVERTISING MEDICAL/PHYSICAL SERVICES TRAINING AND EDUCATION PRINTING AND FORMS SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE 100.00 1,238.90 2,479.00 170.00 113.35 4,101.25 4,101.25 0.00 76 1995 Annual Report BUDGET EXPENDED: REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES ELECTION & MEETING WORKERS CONFERENCES IN STATE TELEPHONE POSTAGE SERVICES BINDING OFFICE SUPPLIES PRINTING AND FORMS ANNUAL REPORTS UNIFORMS AND CLOTHING AUTO MILEAGE DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS OTHER CHARGES AND EXPENSES CENSUS ENCUMBRANCES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE Town Clerk 173.00 8,577.00 36,931.24 733.14 444.00 2,717.17 56.26 932.77 3,358.00 2,666.31 50.00 100.00 85.00 189.80 1,789.93 15,119.50 73,923.12 73,923.12 0.00 Conservation Commission BUDGET EXPENDED: REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE CONTRACTED SERVICES CONFERENCES IN STATE POSTAGE SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES PRINTING AND FORMS VEHICLE FUEL PUBLICATIONS AND MAPS AUTO MILEAGE DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS OTHER CHARGES AND EXPENSES OFFICE EQUIPMENT ENCUMBRANCES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE 2.25 874.00 126.00 508.20 386.50 226.84 154.78 50.00 12.60 260.00 129.99 255.44 275.0O 3,261.60 3,261.60 0.00 Town of North Andover 77 BUDGET Planning Board EXPENDED: EQUIPMENT RENTAL/LEASE CONFERENCES IN STATE POSTAGE SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES PRINTING AND FORMS UNIFORMS AND CLOTHING PUBLICATIONS AND MAPS AUTO MILEAGE DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS OTHER CHARGES AND EXPENSES OFFICE EQUIPMENT ENCUMBRANCES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE 88.00 64.00 928.91 583.75 915.50 50.00 940.22 358.20 726.28 25.75 2,395.46 115.00 7,191.07 7,191.07 0.00 Board of Appeals BUDGET EXPENDED: POSTAGE SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES PRINTING AND FORMS PUBLICATIONS AND MAPS OTHER CHARGES AND EXPENSES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE 626.19 152.94 206.75 189.20 238.66 1,413.74 1,413.74 0.00 Industrial Development Commission BUDGET EXPENDED: OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE 1~967.14 1,967.14 1,967.14 0.00 78 1995 Annual Report Public Properties & Buildings BUDGET EXPENDED: ELECTRICITY HEATING FUEL WATER/SEWERAGE REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES TELEPHONE POSTAGE SERVICES MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES BUILDING REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE UNIFORMS AND CLOTHING OTHER CHARGES AND EXPENSES ENCUMBRANCES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES 29,818.51 23,688.16 3,393.84 366.90 13,298.85 428.38 19.17 8,806.92 9,706.52 50.00 1,200.00 BALANCE 90,777.25 90,777.25 0.00 Police Department BUDGET EXPENDED: ELECTRICITY HEATING FUEL WATER REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT RENTAL/LEASE OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVI SPECIAL ASSESSMENT (NEMLEC) TRAINING 8,: EDUCATION TELEPHONE OFFICE SUPPLIES MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES PRINTING AND FORMS VEHICLE FUEL GUNS AND AMMO UNIFORMS AND CLOTHING DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS OTHER CHARGES AND EXPENSES ANIMAL CONTROL ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT ENCUMBRANCES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE 12,617.85 2,947.63 472.56 20,726.15 24,648.16 4,097.32 2,175.00 5,033.70 22,631.09 10,406.17 1,157.26 69.25 26,816.17 2,828.78 20,910.40 2,264.60 3,783.38 1,156.00 58,692.65 5,294.50 238,892.03 228,728.62 10,163.41 Town of North Andover 79 Fire Department BUDGET EXPENDED: ELECTRICITY HEATING FUEL WATER REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE RADIO & TRANSMITTER EQUIPMENT RENTAL/LEASE DATA PROCESSING MEDICAL/PHYSICAL SERVICES TRAINING & EDUCATION FIRE PREVENT-TRAIN/EDUCATION AMBULANCE EDUC & TRAINING TELEPHONE OFFICE SUPPLIES RIGHT TO KNOW SUPPLIES AMBULANCE VEHICLE FUEL PROTECTIVE EQUIPMENT UNIFORMS AND CLOTHING DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS EMPLOYEE ASSISTANCE PROGRA FIRE ALARM FIRE INVESTIGATION ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT FURNITURE ENCUMBRANCES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE 6,147.69 7,915.13 1,756.00 11,066.55 4,694.72 2,783.64 3,679.22 280.50 3,741.39 1,577.59 2,406.82 6,734.19 2,548.93 507.03 3,433.87 6,109.96 10,681.04 10,669.76 1,723.87 1,316.00 10,227.63 434.83 10,875.61 664.85 860.17 112,836.99 112,836.99 Sealer of Weights & Measures BUDGET EXPENDED: OTHER CHARGES & EXPENSES ENCUMBRANCES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES 120.00 BALANCE 120.00 120.00 0.00 80 1995 Annual Report Building Code & Enforcement BUDGET EXPENDED: VEHICLE MAINTENANCE CONFERENCES IN STATE POSTAGE SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES PRINTING AND FORMS VEHICLE FUEL UNIFORMS AND CLOTHING AUTO MILEAGE DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS OTHER CHARGES AND EXPENSES ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT ENCUMBRANCES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES 35.00 557.00 115.39 877.65 990.56 471.17 50.00 756.40 417.65 36.50 407.52 BALANCE 4,717.04 4,714.84 2,20 BUDGET EXPENDED: TRAINING AND EDUCATION TELEPHONE OFFICE SUPPLIES UNIFORMS AND CLOTHING OTHER CHARGES AND EXPENSES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE Civil Defense 20.00 692.02 29.92 678.00 106.00 1,525.94 1,525.94 0.00 School Building Committee BUDGET EXPENDED: OTHER CHARGES AND EXPENSES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE 8,441.00 8,441.00 8,441.00 0.00 Town of North Andover 81 BUDGET Regional Vocational School EXPENDED: OUTSIDE PROFESSIONAL SERVICES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE 105,880.00 105,879.00 105,880.00 (l.OO) DPW Administration & Engineering BUDGET EXPENDED: ADVERTISING CONFERENCES IN STATE TELEPHONE OFFICE SUPPLIES UNIFORMS AND CLOTHING OTHER CHARGES AND EXPENSES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES 399.22 480.00 5,252.44 1,297.13 375.97 1,384.34 BALANCE 9,189.10 9,189.10 0.00 DPW Street Maintenance BUDGET EXPENDED: STREET LIGHTING REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT RENTAL/LEASE CONTRACTED SERVICES CONFERENCES IN STATE MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES GRAVEL AND SAND REGULATORY STREET SIGNS ROAD OIL AND BITUMINOUS UNIFORMS AND CLOTHING DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS ENCUMBRANCES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE 132,152.60 1,308.02 10,324.25 7,326.20 230.00 26,573.20 4,356.40 9,707.11 12,825.66 2,699.90 540.00 208,043.34 208,043.34 0.00 82 1995Annual Report BUDGET EXPENDED: REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT RENTAL/LEASE VEHICLE FUEL GRAVEL AND SAND SALT ENCUMBRANCES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE Snow Removal 12,837.81 27,135.50 16,223.36 18,461.35 64,602.93 140,063.95 139,260.95 803.00 BUDGET EXPENDED: MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES PRINTING AND FORMS DUMPING FEES UNIFORMS AND CLOTHING ENCUMBRANCES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE Refuse Disposal 465.68 (2,850.83) 765,696.88 3,699.91 16,330.61 783,342.25 783,342.25 0.00 Greater Lawrence Sanitary District BUDGET EXPENDED: OTHER PURCHASED SERVICES SEWERAGE ASSESSMENT ENCUMBRANCES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES 12,904.88 933,786.00 BALANCE 946,690.88 946,690.88 0.00 Town of North Andover 83 BUDGET Sewer Department EXPENDED: ELECTRICITY HEATING FUEL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT RENTAL/LEASE CONTRACTED SERVICES TRAINING & EDUCATION TELEPHONE POSTAGE SERVICES MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES VEHICLE FUEL UNIFORMS AND CLOTHING DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS ADDITIONAL EQUIPMENT ENCUMBRANCES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE 12,701.25 726.28 17,768.99 25.00 12,645.00 108.00 3,277.27 491.01 53,034.24 3,909.99 2,749.91 120.00 1,260.64 108,817.58 108,817.58 0.00 Water Department BUDGET EXPENDED: ELECTRICITY HEATING FUEL REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE LABORATORY CONTRACTED SERVICES CONFERENCES IN STATE TRAINING & EDUCATION TELEPHONE POSTAGE SERVICES MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES VEHICLE FUEL CHEMICALS UNIFORMS AND CLOTHING DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS OTHER CHARGES AND EXPENSES ENCUMBRANCES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE 175, 818.33 21,477.14 11,384.99 10,123.05 23,264.55 370.00 210.00 3,937.91 2,028.04 20,682.56 7,128.60 84,672.62 2,574.93 10,766.59 65.36 375,148.67 375,148.67 0.00 84 1995 Annual Report DPW: Vehicle/Equipment Maintenance BUDGET EXPENDED: REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE VEHICLE ASSEMBLY VEHICLE MAINTENANCE VEHICLE SUPPLIES VEHICLE FUEL TOOLS AND EXPENDABLES UNIFORMS AND CLOTHING DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS ENCUMBRANCES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES 2,453.21 9,844.95 25,370.07 53,714.35 8,066.13 11,905.60 899.96 436.25 BALANCE 112,690.52 112,690.52 0.00 BUDGET DPW: Graves Registration EXPENDED: OTHER CHARGES & EXPENSES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE 1,680.52 1,68052 1,680.52 0.00 DPW: Parks & School Grounds BUDGET EXPENDED: ELECTRICITY REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE EQUIPMENT RENTAL/LEASE CONTRACTED SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES UNIFORMS AND CLOTHING ENCUMBRANCES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE 1,026.22 2,290.39 1,662.74 1,025.00 283.64 15,749.44 1,799.97 363.10 24,200.50 24,200.50 0.00 Town of North Andover 85 BUDGET Health Department EXPENDED: OUTSIDE PROF. SERVICES CONFERENCES IN STATE TRAINING & EDUCATION POSTAGE SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES PRINTING AND FORMS VEHICLE FUEL SPECIAL PROGRAM SUPPLIES UNIFORMS AND CLOTHING AUTO MILEAGE DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS OTHER CHARGES AND EXPENSES OFFICE EQUIPMENT ENCUMBRANCES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE 2,2o0.o0 574.20 737.95 616.79 578.67 917.93 124.34 4,537.98 50.00 626.62 676.00 25.00 2,093.45 13,758.93 13,758.93 0.00 BUDGET Council on Aging EXPENDED: REPAIRS AND MAINTENANCE POSTAGE SERVICES COA-COMMUNITY EDUCATION HOME CARE SOCIAL ACTIVITIES MENTAL HEALTH LECTURES OFFICE SUPPLIES VEHICLE FUEL UNIFORMS AND CLOTHING AUTO MILEAGE OTHER CHARGES AND EXPENSES ENCUMBRANCES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE 1328.75 660.00 1,739.99 1,700.00 1,127.00 2,19653 1,406.74 487.00 100.00 699.20 511.98 117.77 12,174.96 12,174.96 0.00 86 1995 Annual Report BUDGET EXPENDED: CONTRACTED SERVICES TELEPHONE POSTAGE SERVICES OFFICE SUPPLIES PRINTING AND FORMS VEHICLE FUEL SPECIAL PROGRAM SUPPLIES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE Youth Services 272.00 2,087.08 400.00 692.26 76.40 629.83 8,394.88 12,552.45 12,552.45 0.00 BUDGET Veterans Department EXPENDED: OTHER CHARGES AND EXPENSES ENCUMBRANCES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE 11,646.38 11,646.38 11,646.38 0.00 Rental of Veteran's Quarters BUDGET EXPENDED: BUILDING REPAIRS & MAINTENANCE SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE 1,200.00 1,200.00 1,200.00 0.00 BUDGET EXPENDED: ELECTRICITY HEATING FUEL WATER CONTRACTED SERVICES TRAINING & EDUCATION TELEPHONE POSTAGE SERVICES MATERIALS AND SUPPLIES Stevens Library 16,699.97 6,565.14 971.97 33,913.55 3,523.00 2,228.35 1,697.08 5,251.25 132,808.86 Town of North Andover 87 PRINTING AND FORMS MICROFORMS BUILDING REPAIRS 8: MAIN-TEN PERIODICALS BOOKS RECORDS AND TAPES UNIFORMS AND CLOTHING OTHER CHARGES AND EXPENSES ENCUMBRANCES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE 1,755.70 3,117.18 670.00 4,998.83 44,790.30 5,309.21 500.00 221.91 595.42 132,808.86 0.00 Recreation Council BUDGET EXPENDED: SPECIAL PROGRAM SUPPLIES OTHER CHARGES AND EXPENSES ENCUMBRANCES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE 7,760.76 380.95 321.02 8,462.73 8,462.73 0.00 Historioal Commission BUDGET EXPENDED: OFFICE SUPPLIES PRINTING AND FORMS DUES AND SUBSCRIPTIONS OTHER CHARGES AND EXPENSES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE 147.81 158.00 50.00 663.96 1,019.77 1,019.77 0.00 Patriotic Celebrations BUDGET EXPENDED: SPECIAL PROGRAM SUPPLIES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE 798.86 798.86 798.86 0.00 88 1995 Annual Report BUDGET Debt Service Principal EXPENDED: WATER MAIN NOTES & BONDS SEWER MAIN NOTES & BONDS POLICE EQUIPMENT LAND ACQUISITION (LELAND) LAND ACQUISITION (MAZURENKO) WATER TREATMENT PLANT SCHOOL DESIGN WAVERLY RD WATER MAIN DATA PROC HARDWARE CALZETTA LAND PURCHASE FIRE DEPT EQUIP ISSUE FUEL STORAGE TANK ISSUE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS ISSUE D & F PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REVAL/TAX COL/EVAL ISSUE ENGINEERING (FLAG/MILL) WATER HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PHASE I SEWER GR PND RD LIBRARY/KITTREDGE ELEVATOR/MIDDLE SCHOOL REPLACE ENGINE 2 SEWER FACILITIES PLAN-1990 POLICE-DATA PROCESSING WATER SYSTEM FEEDLINE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE 189,000.00 65,000.00 10,000.00 85,000.00 100,000.00 385,00&00 25,000.00 31,000.00 20,000.00 55,000.00 23,000.00 5O,000.00 61,000.00 4,000.00 72 000.00 16 000.00 4 000.00 13 000.00 24 000.00 13 000.00 28 000.00 32 000.00 6 000.00 12 000.00 172 000.00 1,495,000.00 1,495,000.00 0.00 Interest on Long Term Debt BUDGET EXPENDED: WATER MAIN NOTES & BONDS SEWER MAIN NOTES & BONDS POLICE EQUIPMENT FIRE DEPT EQUIP ISSUE LAND ACQUISITION (LELAND) LAND ACQUISITION (MAZURENKO) WATER TREATMENT PLANT ARCHITECTURAL FEES-SCHOOL WAVERLY ROAD WATER MAIN FUEL STORAGE TANK ISSUE ROAD IMPROVEMENTS ISSUE DATA PROC HARDWARE-PURCHASE 103,655.00 48,475.00 630.00 3,714.50 10,710.00 79,159.88 451,252.62 912.50 32,175.00 8,362.50 10,136.25 1,260.00 1,185,830.00 Town of North Andover 89 LAND ACQUISITION CALZETTA D & F PUBLIC IMPROVEMENT REVAL/TAX C OL/EVAL IS SUE ENGINEERING (FLAG/MIl.L) WATER HYDRAULIC SYSTEM PHASE I SEWER GR PND RD LIB RARY/KITTREDGE ELEVATOR/IVFIDDLE SCHOOL REPLACE ENGINE 2 SEWER FACILITIES PLAN-1990 POLICE DATA PROCESSING WATER SYSTEM FEEDLINE WATER TREATMENT FACILITY SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE 51,175.00 889.00 11,976.00 3,501.00 603.25 21,264.25 10,743.00 5,959.75 4,617.00 5,154.00 2,105.00 27,077.00 290,322.50 1,185,830.00 0.00 Interest on Short Term Debt BUDGET EXPENDED: INTEREST ON NOTES ENCUMBRANCES SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES 403~920.12 BALANCE 403,920.12 ~3,920.12 0.00 State Assessments & Charges BUDGET EXPENDED: M.V. EXCISE TAX BILLS RETIRE MUNICIPAL TEACHERS AIR POLLUTION CONTROL DISTRICT REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY SPECIAL ED CH 7lB ENERGY CONSERVATION 1983 SCHOOL CHOICE ASSESSMENT SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES 12,700.00 231,952.00 5,452.00 46,968.00 7,779.00 80.00 11,995.00 BALANCE 316,926.00 316,926.00 0.00 90 1995 Annual Report BUDGET EXPENDED: COUNTY TAX SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE County Tax 188,369.96 223,818.00 188,369.96 35,448.04 BUDGET EXPENDED: LIABILITY INSURANCE SUBTOTAL EXPENDITURES BALANCE Liability Insurance 328,489.13 328,489.13 328,489.13 0.00 Town of North Andover 91 Financial Reports--Salaries Town Moderator SalarieS-Appropriation PLUS/MINUS: Annual Town Meeting Transfer Total Salary Appropriation DemiIed Expenditures SALISBURY, CHARLES A. Subtotal Expenditures Balance 50.00 200.00 0.00 200.00 50.00 150.00 Town Manager Salaries-Appropriation PLUS/MINUS: Annual Town Meeting Transfer Total Salary Appropriation Detailed Expenditures ROBERTSON, KAREN GORDON, JAMES P. CROUCH, KENNETH C. POWERS, MELISSA KASABUSKI, JOSEPHINE FOLEY, KEVIN P. SAVASTANO, JOHN P. LEEMAN JR., JOHN R. STEWART, DONALD B. COUPAL, GRACE Subtm~al Expenditures Balance 25,876.80 98,572.52 1,999.92 22,815.90 3,613.96 666.64 2,299.92 1,999.92 1,999.92 14,890.04 174,785.54 ~0.00) 174,735.54 174,735.54 0.00 92 1995 Annual Report Town Accountant Salaries-Appropriation PLUS/MINUS: Annual Town Meeting Transfer Total Salary Appropriation Detailed Expenditures SULLWAN, JACQUELINE M. ELLIOTI', LAURIE A. SHUTE, CLAIRE E. Subtotal Expenditures Balance 23,277.23 36,863.58 20,473.15 Assessor Salares-Approprafion PLUS/MINUS:Annual Town Meeting Transfer Total Salary Appropriation Detailed Expenditures DUSHAME m, FRANK H. FOGARTY, JEAN BOLES, GARRETT C. BARKER JR., GEORGE R. LEONARD, DANIEL J. BOVA, CHRISTOPHER M, Subtotal Expenditmes Balance 24,194.97 23,902.35 49,561.98 3,666.64 3,333.32 21,040.16 Treasurer/Collector Salaries-Appropriation PLUS/MINUS: Annual Town Meeting Transfer Total Salary Appropriation Detailed Expenditures MAHONEY, KEVIN F. MCGOWAN, ROBERTA N. NGUYEN-TRAN, JENNIFER H. WHITE, CAROL L. TIERNEY, GAIL C. MELVIDES, CAROL Subtotal Expenditures Balance 59,181.24 31,073.14 18,922.79 23,756.32 23,185.47 16,787.15 110,189.00 (29,575.04) 80,613.96 80,613.96 0.00 139,699.42 (14,000.00) 125,699.42 125,699.42 0.00 181,986.57 (9,080.46) 172,906.11 172,906.11 0.00 Town of North Andover 93 Salaries-Appropriation Detailed Expenditures LONG, DANIEL BRADSHAW, JOYCE A. W1NDLE, MARY A. TACY, HELEN F. SULLIVAN, VIRGINIA S. LAFOND, LEO E. Subtotal Expenditures Balance Town Clerk 8,775.03 28,121.10 720.12 720.12 22,809.27 720.12 61,865.76 61,865.76 0.00 Conservation Commission Salaries-Appropriation PLUS/MINUS: Annual Town Meeting Transfer Total Salary Appropriation Detailed Expenditures DOUCETrE, RICHARD PARRINO, JULIE A. D'AGATA, DONNA MAE HOWARD, MICHAEL D. DUFRESNE, LINDA A. Subtotal ExpendiRucs Balance 6,952.43 6,052.58 15,919.36 17,524.80 4,634.50 57,448.00 (6,364.33) 51,083.67 51,083.67 0.00 Planning Board Salaries-Appropriation PLUS/MINUS: Annual Town Meeting Transfer Total Salary Appropriation Detailed Expenditures NELSON, KAREN TUCCIARONE, ANNE MARIE BRADLEY COLWELL, KATHLEEN F1TZGIBBONS, ANN EATON, JANET L. MAHONY, KENNETH R. Subtotal Expenditures Balance 23,894.21 7,965.57 36,436.53 8,987.60 25,018.50 16,665.68 122,068.09 (3,100.00) 118,968.09 118,%8.09 0.00 94 1995 Annual Report Salaries-Appropriation Detailed Expenditures PARRINO, JULIE A. Subtotal Expenditures Balance Zoning Board of Appeals 3,222.40 3,222.40 3,222.40 0.00 Salaries-Appropriation Public Properties and Buildings Detailed Expenditures SNELL, CHRISTOPHER MCEVOY, WILLIAM P. Subtotal Expenditures 23,086.62 1,992.00 25,078.62 25,078.62 0.00 Salaries-Appropriation PLUS: Annual Town Meeting Transfer Total Salary Appropriation Detailed Expenditures STANLEY, RICHARD M. HAROLD, MARGARET F DUFRESNE, LINDA A. LANE, MICHAEL S. SAVASTANO, DONNA R. FOULDS, DONALD F. LYNCH, MAURICE CARD, RICHARD E. ANNSON, GLENN T. GILLIGAN, THOMAS J. DAVIS, JOHN MICHAEL CARNEY, JOHN GALLAGI-IER, PAUL J. MCEVOY, THOMAS J. ALOSKY, PAUL LAWLOR, BRIAN K. CASTIGLIONE, TRACY PATNAUDE, DAVID QUINLAN, DANIEL J. PICKARD, JOHN CRANE, TIMOTHY I. LYNCH, WILLIAM F. Police 'Department 79,271.34 23,741.51 18,274.89 21,836.01 23,616.24 38,249.97 71,962.07 38,903.01 67,055.87 59,836.74 70,894.81 70,679.54 73,823.11 58,749.97 36,689.22 41,594.04 36,246.96 33,769.40 47,899.58 51,904.64 43,780.34 40,101.38 1,753,390.59 8~800.00 1,843,190.59 Town of North Andover 95 MCEVOY, JOHN W. SOUCY JR., FREDERICK C. VELAZQUEZ, MICHAEL A. PERRY JR., BENIAMIN M. KAMAL, JOSEPH T FUCCA JR., CHARLES C. ZAHORUIKO, JAMES D. GILLIGAN, MICHAEL J. FORGETTA, ANTHONY J. LANEN, DANIEL P. CONWAY, SHAWN J. FOULDS, ERIC J. CURTIN, JAMES J. DRISCOLL, THOMAS F. BOETTCI-IER, RICHARD C. CRONIN, DANIEL G. STAUDE, JAY S. SMITH, CHRISTINE M. BRUNER, WILLIAM T. BRUSH III, WILLIAM H. BURZYNSKI, MICHAELYN J. SALOIS, EUGENE H. BEIRNE, PATRICK F. DI CHIARA, CHARLES M. HILLNER, ROBERT E ROCHE, RYAN ASHLEY BURKE, JOHN P. PEEK, DIANE M. DAGLE, GLENN F. GILBERT, JANET M. REID, RONALD R. CREVIER, DANIEL J. DI CHIARA, NICHOLAS MACMILLAN, PAUL J. ASSELIN, RONALD J. FOREST, BRENDON P. NORTHAM, SUSAN FREEMAN, JANE E. O'NEAL, SANDRA C. ROCKXVELL, ELEANOR SAMPSON, BRENDA L. SPANKS, MARIA R. TAHAN, STEPHEN J. WHITEHEAD, DONALEE J. NORTHAM, KIMBERLY J. LANE, JILL J. O'SULLIVAN CLAIRE DARE SALARIES Subtotal Expenditures Balance 35,854.10 51,151.10 33,047.35 24,058.23 25,929.33 33,164.54 35,019.51 37,060.64 347.14 26,736.04 33,486.52 44,455.88 8,169.25 34,099.28 39,240.64 26,534.47 1,363.04 232.80 25,662.10 35,748.36 1,939.90 1,674.44 5,034.14 43,552.63 34,630.29 11,596.05 22,199.80 24,929.75 29,639.60 71.47 1,672.94 13,939.08 5,513.72 1,355.23 1,689.76 1,551.92 23,577.06 3,022.89 2,308.95 2,818.53 3,058.99 6,102.62 4,177.81 2,985.05 1,986.33 266.82 1,862.23 (10,208.37) 1,843,190.59 0.00 96 1995 Annual Report Salaries Appropriation PLUS: Annual Town Meeting Transfer Total Salary Appropriation Detailed Expenditures DOLAN, WILLIAM V. MORRISON, DIANE M. MELNIKAS, ANDREW V. LONG, KENNETH E. IMINSKI, WILLIAM M. CASALE, THOMAS J. MORGAN, EDWARD GLYNN, DANIEL F, DUGAN, PETER E. DEVAN, FRANCIS J. SZELEST, BRUNO A. RAMSDEN, DOUGLAS L. ADAMS, GEORGE B. OUELLETTE, ALBERT J. FARO, CHARLES J. SHEA, ROBERT L. WHITE, LEONARD W. VERNILE, THOMAS J. FOUNTAIN, SEAN J. CURRIER, DENNIS DAW JR., JAMES P. JOYCE, TERRENCE DRISCOLL, JOHN LONG, STEPHEN C. FOGARTY, ROBERT M. JUDGE, HENRY B. SHAY, CHARLES M. GARVEY II, JOHN P. DOWLING, J. MICHAEL MARTINEAU, WILLIAM P. ALLEN, BRUCE A. LONG, MICHAEL I. CRANE JR., JAMES N. SULLIVAN III, ANDREW J. WENTWORTH, GARY BRADLEY, RICHARD MCCARTHY, FREDERICK BONENFANT, ROBERT MCCARTHY, WILLIAM FREEMAN, BRIAN N. COLBERT, MICHAEL SULLIVAN, BARRY T. CARPENTER, STEVEN D. Fire Department 60,883.44 24,113.01 56,910.60 49,558.71 58,411.05 57,398.21 60,370.95 48,194.80 41,736.83 42,710.42 42,285.90 41,699.10 35,178.85 42,783.87 34,557.04 41,291.44 41,253.59 41,182.33 35,554.90 42,704.35 52,109.60 47,741.18 41,493.88 41,908.12 53,792.31 46,463.20 47,010.43 43,193.42 35,401.31 58,778.16 41,757.47 45,187.51 44,419.88 44,290.50 44,737.10 44,486.19 57,165.72 45,658.50 46,040.20 42,806.80 41,595.14 42,111.50 40,565.87 2,060,279.90 31,000.00 2,091,279.90 Town of North Andover 97 NUSSBAUM, C. SCOTT FOSS, MICHAEL T. KILCOYNE JR., ROBERT P. BEIRNE, MICHAEL J. Subtotal Expenditures Balance 35,832.46 34,678.97 36,293.27 36,981.82 2,091,279.90 0.00 Building Code and Enforcement Salaries Appropriation PLUS/MINUS: Annual Town Meeting Transfer Total Salary Appropriation Detailed Expenditures NICETY& D.ROBERT BLACKSTOCK, GILDA DIOZZI, JAMES L. DENTON, PAUL H. DECOLA, JAMES COLANTUONI, RICHARD A. DESALVO, SAM THOMPSON, JOHN CAHILL, WALTER Subtotal Expendilm-es Balance 50,297.94 23,159.27 17,169.33 2,375.52 17,782.31 23,680.00 2,000.00 643.14 3,226.74 148,934.25 (8,600.00) 14~334.25 140,334.25 0.00 Sealer of Weights and Measures Salary Appropriation PLUS/MINUS: Annual Town Meeting Transfer Total Salaxy Appropriation Detailed Expenditures WHITE, LEONARD Subtotal Expenditures Balance 2,587.56 2,590.00 (2.44) 2,587.56 2,587.56 0.00 98 1995 Annual Report Salary Appropriation Detailed Expenditures COCO, EVELYN J. COCO, JOHN J. Subtotal Expenditures Balance Civil Defense 1,962.72 2,183.48 4,146.20 4,146.20 0.00 Salaries Appropriation Detailed Expenditures ATWOOD, ROBERT E. Subtotal Expenditures Balance Animal Inspection 3,600.00 3,600.00 3,600.00 0.00 Department of Public Works Salary Appropriations Administration & Engineering Street Maintenance Snow Removal PLUS/MINUS: Town Meeting Transfer Refuse Disposal Sewer Department Water Department PLUS/MINUS: Town Meeting Transfer Vehicle Maintenance Graves Registration Parks and School Grounds PLUS/MINUS: Town Meeting Transfer Cross Charges Total Salasy Appropriations Detailed Expenditures: BAILEY, DAVID K. HMURCIAK, J.WILLIAM CURRAN, BERNADETFE K. BARKAS, JUNE A. PERNA JR., GEORGE D. V~qLLETT, TIMOTHY J. 43,849.77 42493.11 24,611.34 9,037.94 46,202.83 35,481.64 172,449.40 158,920.82 3~800.00 13,200.91 208,679.99 198,781.93 313,702.11 5,738.77 89,216.25 400.00 174,786.00 15,920.75 20,248.25 1,402,845.18 Town of North Andover 99 RICHARDSON SR, BRUCE DUNN, MICHAEL COTFONE, MARK SMITH, WILLIAM S. SPANKS, CHRISTOPHER HOLLINS, DANIEL L. ENGELS JR, GARRETr L. CURREN, ROBERT ENAIRE, LEONARD HAMILTON, WALTER THOMSON, JOHN DERBY, STEPHEN J. PARK, DAVID C. ALLEN, DOUGLAS SEGU1N, KEITH MCEVOY, JEANNINE J. LONG, JACKSON DOYLE, SHAUN D. BODGE, FRANCIS E. RISACHER, STEVEN G. MARSHALL, JAMES W. WILLIAMS, DONALD F, HMURCIAK~ LINDA M LAWSON, ROGER LONG, KELLY ANN BEDROSIAN, DENNIS L. DILLON, RICHARD F. D'AOUST, JOHN A. CONROY, ROBERT M. DUBOIS, PAUL A. LUMB, FREDERICK G. GAFFNEY, KURT E. WELCH, JEROME A. NICOSIA, MICHAEL TORREY, KEVIN J. TIMMONS, JAMES LAHAYE, RICHARD DRUMMOND JR., ARTHUR MCCARTHY, DAVID G. WEDGE, KENNETH FENTON, RICHARD J. BELANGER, ROBERT HORAN, DAVID P. Subtotal Expenditures Balance 32,520.90 29,283.87 30,129.12 29,044.23 29,142.61 25,863.61 25,350.47 32,641.44 28,026.02 36,891.50 25,707.90 26,617.87 29,469.23 26,423.93 2,077.52 23,745.02 27,786.17 23,324.32 71,328.14 27,643.37 33,099.17 30,707.13 45,934.28 38,105.87 30,291.67 52,252.48 39,515.00 1,874.95 42,424.04 35,980.17 30,636.61 3,093.10 2,397.31 34,814.98 20,702.99 40,686.62 400.00 37,864.41 5,303.78 35,829.50 29,645.58 24,536.54 1,755.13 1,402,845.18 (o.oo) 100 1995 Annual Report Salary Appropriation Detailed Expenditures PAWELSKI, CAROL J. LAFOND, RUTH E. OSGOOD, GAYTON RIZZA, JOHN STARR, SANDRA FORD, SUSAN Y. MACMILLAN, FRANCIS P. Subtotal Expenditures Balance Health Department 22,659.29 1,688.37 699.96 699.96 32,992.43 2O,945.00 1,899.96 81,584.97 81,584.97 0.00 Council on Aging Salary Appropriation PLUS/MINUS: Annual Town Meeting Transfer Total Salary Appropriation Detailed Expenditures GORMAN, KATHLEEN B. GRIFFIN, SISTER MYRA KOEBRICK, ROBERT GUSTAFSON, VIOLET M. KONDRAT, V. PATRICIA COQUILLOT, ELISABETH Subtotal Expenditures 44,267.70 23,293.84 1~758.41 900.00 10,934.44 12,26L75 107,543.00 0,126.86) 106,416.14 106,416.14 0.00 Youth Services S ala_,y Appropriation PLUS/MINUS: Annual Town Meeting Transfer Total Salary Appropriation Detailed Expenditures GORMAN, RICHARD M. CRIMMINS, KELLY E. Subtotal Expenditmes Balance 42,796.00 23,150.49 66,185.00 (238.51) 65,946.49 65,946.49 0.00 Town of North Andover t Ol Salmy Appropriation PLUS/MINUS: Annual Town Meeting Transfer Total Salary Appropriation Detailed Expenditures PI-~,BRICK, BARBARA HOLMES, SUSAN E. BERGMAN, SUSAN L. PERLOW, DEBORAH A. SATHAN, ELEANOR L. MCDONOUGH, ERIN L. BROWN, CHRISTINE F. KATIS, KATHLEEN M. OBERT, CAROL A. MCCARRON, CLAIRE WHITTAKER, SEAN R. BELLAIRE, KAREN D. BYERS, DEBORAH F. WAJDA, ADOLF T. MAUS, PdTA C. ARVIKAK SIIEILA L. LAMBERT, ALLISON RAE TAFINI, VIRGINIA L. HASSON, DANIEL P. FOWLER, SARAH B. MCCUBBIN, LAUREN S. REICHARD, ANN E. BERNHEIM, LAURA A. BEARS, KIMBERLEY GRIMMETF, LESLIE J. Subtotal Expenditure Balance Library 38,815.33 46,851.12 14,609.14 17,348.88 17,914.46 592.18 1,627.47 2,159.52 25,379.87 12,431.55 931.84 12,539.14 14,543.87 19,666.99 1,694.49 1,510.60 618.24 7,652.44 1,539.30 4,886.40 940.80 268.80 613.55 26,345.69 864.82 274,665.85 (2,319.36) 272,346.49 272,346.49 0.00 102 1995 Annual Report Recreation Council Salary Appropriation PLUS/MINUS: Annual Town Meeting Transfer Total Salary Appropriation Detailed Expenditures, MORGAN, LYNN MARIE GARVIN, KATHLEEN COUFAS, NICK G. McEVOY WILLIAM LABELLE, WILLIAM G. LEE, JO A. ROCK, AMY E. GARVIN, JULIE E. MORGAN, REBECCA A. Subtotal Expendilures Balance 1,749.80 1,050.00 924.00 8,000.00 900.00 1,749.00 1,092.50 196.00 728.50 17,000.00 (61o.2o) 16,389.80 16,389.80 0.00 North Andover High spanish classes visited Spain in April 1995. Town of North Andover '103 Financial Report-School Department Summary of Receipts and Expenditures of the Public Schools July 1, 1994-June 30, 1995 Income Accounts: Income from Local Sources: Rental of School Facilities Medical Care and Assistance Interest on Moses Towne Trust Fund Interest on Sarah Barker Trust Fund Miscellaneous $ 9,045.00 45,886.00 173.67 184.98 1,003.43 $ 56,293.08 State Aid: School Aid (Chapter 70) Aid for pupil lranspoFtation (Chapter 71, Sec. 7A & Spec. Ed.) $1,596.623.00 220,218.00 1,816,841.00 $1,873,134.08 Detailed Analysis of Budget Expenditures - July 1, 1994-June 30, 1995 General General Expenses Salaries Total 1000 Administration 1100 School Committee 1200 Superintendent 1400 Supt. Support $24729.73 $7,671.20 $119,326.99 $71,894.06 $277,626.16 $106,294.99 $396,953.15 $503,248.14 2000 Instruction 2100 Supervision 2200 Principals 2300 Teaching 2400 Text Books 2500 Libra~ 2600 Audio Visual 2700 Guidance Total 2000 Series $1,678.38 $137,884.90 $24565.41 854123.49 $221,568.03 $8,441,858.36 $182,299.68 $33,827.55 $250,018.70 $7,976.19 $24,279.29 $478,361.21 $498,194.53 $10,164,246.66 $10,662,441.19 104 t995 Annual Report General General Expenses Salaries 3000 Other Services 3100 Attendance 3200 Health 3300 Transportation 3400 Food Service 3500 Athletics 3600 Student Activites Total 3000 Series 4000 Operation & Maintenance 4100 Operation 4200 Maintenance 4210 Equipment Repair Total 4000 Seres 5000 (New) Fixed Charge 5100 Employee Benefits 5300 Portable Classrooms 5310 Leased Equipment Total 5000 Series 7300 New Equipment 7400 Replacement Equipment Total 7000 Series 2000 Instructions 2100 Supervision 2300 Teaching 2700 Guidance 2800 Psych Service Total 2000 Series 3000 Other Services 3300 Transportation Total 3000 Series 5000 Fixed Charges 5310LeasedEquipment Total5000 Series 7000 Fixed Assets 7300 New Equipment Total 7000 Series Total $9,410.05 $405,496.00 $45,000.00 $10,220.44 $470,126.49 $1,500.00 $129,992.29 $51,696.09 $157,960.72 $31,862.56 $373,011.71 $843,138.20 $541,621.58 $296,066.66 $29,991.78 $867,680.02 $649,995.40 $15,361.54 $665,356.94 $1,533,036.96 $688.70 $102,404.10 0.00 $103,092.80 $113,559.20 $14,967.27 $128,526.47 $103,092.80 $128,526.47 Spec/al Ed. Expenses Special Ed. Salaries Total $~606.47 $4,093.74 $3,192.35 $24,951.43 $34,843.99 $123,855.61 $1,665,159.16 $1,789,014.77 $1,823,858.76 $448,051.02 $448,051.02 $448,051.02 $360.00 $360.00 $360.00 $~621.76 $6,621.76 $6,621.76 Town of North Andover 105' Special Ed. Special Ed. Expenses Salaries 9000 Other Districts 9100Tui6om 9400 Collaborative Tuitions 9410 Special Services Total 9000 Series Grand Total Total $687,764.89 $305,873.57 $190,832.60 $1,184A71.O6 $1,674,347.83 $1,184,471.06 $3,463,362.60 ADAMS, PAM ADKINS, SAMUEL ALBIS, STEVE ALIQUO, JOSEPH ALLEN, JOSEPHINE ALLEN, ROBERT AMOR, CYNTHIA ANDREWS, JASON ANGELL, SUSAN ANNALDO, FRANK ARMSTRONG, WILLIAM ASH, PETER ASI-IBURN, MARY ASHLOCK, WILLIAM BALMAS, CAROL BANE, BARRY BARNETT, JOHANN BASSETT, DIANE BAVENDAM, LAUREL BAYLIES, SUSAN BAYLISS, DORIS BEAUDION, ESTHER BENNETT, JUDITH BENNETF, ROBERT BERKLEY, JEAN BERNARD, ELISSA BEVILACDQUA, JOSEPH BHATFACHARJEE, ANITA BHATFACJARKEE, TAPAN BIGGIO, EILEEN BINKNEY, RONALD BIRTLES, JUDITH BLACK, JILL BLAISDELL, GEORGE BLANDINI, CYNTHIA BLOISE, JULIE Fiscal Year Salaries 1995 1,560.00 38,232.01 25,005.42 3,480.00 4,478.35 !,064.75 42,856.04 1,980.00 41,507.02 1,830.00 45,823.41 1,890.00 54,499.92 7,065.00 24,755.07 1,lI0.00 27.00 44,870.04 41,707.02 41,006.92 214.88 270.00 38,527.36 51,302.87 5,863.00 41,007.02 51,829.90 210.00 120.00 5,400.00 68,800.01 41,707.02 120.00 88,966.00 1,593.74 300.00 BONHAM, BRENDA BOOYE, ELIZABETH BOOUCHER, VIRGINIA BOUTILIER, WILLIAM BOVA, KATHLEEN BRADLEY, MAEVE BRAGA, DIANE BREEN, DANA BRENNAN, MAUREEN BRESNAHAN, KATHLEEN BROWN, KAREN BROWN, PATRICIA BRYAN, SALLY BUCO, STEPHEN CAHILL, BETH CALLAGY, KATHLEEN CALMER, CATHERINE CAMIRE, ERIN CAMPBELL, BLANCHE CAMPBELL, CHESTER CAMPBELL, KYLE CAPORALE, MARTHA CAPUTO, DAWN CARANO, BARBARA CARNEVALE, CHERYL CARNEVALE, MICHAEL CARON, JEANNE CARUSO, PAULINE CASALE, LINDA CASERTA, NORMA CASTRICONE, DAVID CAVANAUGH, ELIZABETH CAVANAUGH, MICHAEL CHANDLER, NANCY CHESLER, MARY BETH 7,434.80 32,665.90 41,007.02 45,823.41 24,102.06 1,080.00 42,879.04 180.00 43,588.05 43,787.88 49,369.30 44,387.88 42,886.04 40,158.04 81.00 61,010.05 23,455.95 480.00 540.00 31,580.57 510.00 3,000.00 1,649.00 270.00 60.00 42,956.04 21,632.62 2,439.58 25,836.56 23,834.00 4,375.00 2,760.00 58,923.35 90.00 45,787.04 106 1995 Annual Report CHINN, JUDY CIACCIA, LINDA COMEAU, ROBERT CONCANNON, PETER CONLEY, COLLEEN CONNOLLY, SEAN CONNORS, MARY LOU CONTRADA, COLLEEN COOK, JAMES COOPER, ALAN COSTELLO, MARY COTE, JOHN COTTONE, DAVE COVEY, KAREN COYLE, ELIZABETH CROSBY, LYNN CROZIER, HOWARD CURRIER, BARBARA CURRIER, DOROTHY CURTIS III, HOLLIS CURTIS, HOLLIS CURTIS, LOIS DALESSANDRO, BRENDA DALESSANDRO, STACEY DAMICO, MARYLOU DANGELO, JOHN DANTONIO, SUSAN DAINOWSKI, CATHY DALEY, BARRY DAVIS, MAXINE DEAN, THOMAS DEFLUMERI, JOHN DEISLINGER, MARY DELANEY, BEVERLY DELLE CHIAIE, AMY DELLE CHIAIE, FRED DEMELIS, WILLIAM DEMERITI', NINA DERUZZIO, LISA DESIMONE, JAINA DESIMONE, CYNTHIA DESMOND, DANIEL DEVINCENTIS, JEAN DEYERMOND, ROSEMARY DIBENEDETYO, MARIE DIFRUSCIO, DEBORAH DIFRUSCIO, GREGORY DIFRUSCIO, ROCCO DIGIANNI, JANET DIGNEY, JOHN DILORENZO, CONSTANT 823.50 45,123.41 123.00 45,123.41 13,841.64 300.00 679.00 1,410.00 60.00 240.00 48,590.57 46,851.96 630.00 1,421.22 57,364.07 3,873.75 4,703.00 23,275.04 17,875.00 936.00 30,243.73 64.70 10,044.00 18,001.99 52,236.99 5,250.00 11,457.27 42,756.04 2,280.00 15,943.62 1,051.00 51,992.39 180.00 27,783.50 24,755.01 18,881.64 2,734.00 34,794.36 90.00 1,890.00 32,198.01 37,965.24 8,357.02 525.00 420.00 120.00 1,134.80 24,276.83 44,920.96 47,945.53 32,423.44 DIMAMBRO, BERNARD DINSMORE, ROBERT DOHERTY, EDITH DONAHUE, CAROLE J. DONOVAN, DEIRDRE DORSEY, MICHELLE DOWALIBY, ELLEN DOWE, NANCY DOWNER, LINDA DOYLE, EILEEN DRISCOLL, MARY DRUMMOND, DEANA EASTON, CHRISTINE EDWARDS, KAREN EKHOLM, MARGARET ERICH, VICTORIA ERICKSON, ANNE FARO, SUSAN FAYE, BRIAN FAYE, JULIE FENTON, JOHN FICHERA, NELLIE FIELDS, PENNY FINN, JACQULYN FINNERAN, ELLEN FITZPATRICK, ANN FLANAGAN, KATHLEEN FLEMMING, DONNA FLEMMING, VIRGINIA FONTA1NE, KERRY FORGIONE, RICHARD FOULDS, VIRGINIA FREIERMUTH, DIANE FREIERMUTH, JOHN FULLER, ERIN FURNEAUX, MARIE FUSCO, BARBARA GADD, PETER GAFFNY, JANET GAFFNY, JOHN GAFFNY, MATTHEW GAGNE, DAVID GARAVANIAN, STEPHANY GARICK, ANN GARVIN, MICHAEL GARVIN, SUSAN GAULD, NANCI GEGGIS, CHRISTOPHER GELARDERES, BETTY GENDRON, WILLIAM GESING, DEBORAH 37,142.92 46,203.23 26,355.OO 44,955.05 25,738.24 210.00 347.08 50,428A3 14,191.94 279.58 13.50 4,560.00 480.00 870.00 49,595.89 540.00 47,513.03 45,123.41 120.00 41,006.92 2,862.12 432.00 240.00 787.50 42,525.85 41,753.02 42,256.04 22,739.75 834.20 2,362.50 41,706.92 31,970.49 33,427.92 2,200.00 120.00 24,755.07 1,132.88 48,000.00 42,037.52 3,354.00 1,719.00 2,118.00 1,890.00 28,711.92 414.80 30.00 60.00 685.00 19,910.72 38,120.36 42,956.04 Town of North Andover 107 GETCHELL, PAUL GILLIGAN, GREG GIORDANO, MARIO GODDARD, WAYNE GODDEN, PATRICIA GODEK, KAREN GOEBEL, ALBERT GOGGIN, JOHN EMMETF GOOD, KAREN GOODWIN, MARY GORMAN, RICHARD GRADY, RAYMOND GRAHAM, PARRY GRASSO, HEATHER GREGG, MARCELLE GREGOIRE, MARY GREGOIRE, PAUL GRIFFIN, BARBARA GROESSEL, JOEL GRONDINE, BARBARA HAGGERTY, BARBARA HAHESY, KERRI HAJEC, JUDITH HA J JAR, GLADYS HANSON, JOHN HARVEY, KAREN HAT, JERMEY HAYES, CHRISTOPHER HAYES, PETER HEALEY, MARY HEDSTROM, BARBARA HEHN, JOSEPH HENRY, KATHLEEN HILLNER, JUDITH HOLLINGSHEAD, DALE HOLLINGSHEAD, M. ANN HOLMES, MARGARET HOLOHAN, NADINE HOWARD, TRACY HUMPHREYS, BARRY HUNTER, WARREN HURLEY, KRISTEN HUSTON, WALTER IANNUCCILLO, G IMINSKI, KATHLEEN JACKSON, MARY ELLEN JACOBS, JOYCE JUKINS, NANCY KALAFARSKI, PETER KANE, THOMAS KAPPOTIS, JOHN 44,780.05 240.00 46,751.96 330.00 49,241.72 210.00 62,527.38 72,096.92 20,735.85 60.00 1,500.00 46,069.41 22,547.24 120.00 480.00 18,249.30 45,209.16 5,204.96 44,511.05 51,424.27 915.00 2,400.00 44,288.05 42,756.04 762.21 45,623.41 1,080.00 120.00 2,196.00 21,964.94 14,210.07 3,708.86 41,607. 02 50,596.39 4,539.00 23,598.76 47,957.82 2,102.00 2,370.00 51,989.41 145.18 6,342.00 33,078.76 45,155.05 42,896.04 41,487.02 21,910.36 51,000.04 39,690.12 63,846.21 49,302.41 KARP, KATHRYN KEISLING, EDWARD KELLEHER, JOHN KELLEY, JOHN KELLY, MARIE KENNEALLY, PATRICIA KENNEDY, MARY ELLEN KENNEDY, SHEILA KIBERD, RICHARD KIERSTEAD, SUSAN KILLHEFFER, LYNNE KING, BARBARA KINGSLEY, KAREN KIRKPATRICK, KEVIN KLUEBER~ MARY KNEPPER, SHARON KOCHANCZYK, PHYLLIS KOHL, BRENDA KORB-HIBBARD, M. KRIZ, KAREN KURTZ, NANCY KYTE, BARBARA LABELLE, TIMOTHY LAFAUCI, KATHLEEN LAFOND, LEO LAFOND, PAUL LANE, JILL LANGLOIS, CARL LANOUETFE, KENNETH LANZONI, MARGARET LATHAM, DAVID LATHROP, PAMELA LAWTON, DONALD LEE, CATHERINE LEE, MARIA LEGAL, MARGARET LESCH, LAURA LESTER, MARK LEWIS, DIANE LEWIS, WILLIAM LIGHTBURN, DIANE LOESER, DONNA LOISOU, GAYLE LOSTIMOLO, LORRAINE LOVEJOY, ALICE LUMB, JENNIFER LYNCH, MARYLOU LYONS, MAUREEN LYONS, PATRICIA MAILLOUX, JOSEPH MAITLAND, ROBERT 240.00 53,060.92 1,140.00 48,361.00 594.00 25,255.00 53,744.94 24,475.75 46,403.23 2,500.00 56,283.26 60.00 27.00 1,926.00 30,360.99 41,677.02 42,856.04 45,818.93 20,917.94 29,158.92 337.50 7,512.80 2,783.00 41,007.02 5,070.00 2,940.00 1,971.00 38,179.89 31,655.73 45,723.41 45,123.41 39,957.36 27,324.01 26,571.69 34,419.64 1,860.00 1,920.00 4,578.00 43,788.05 60.00 1,493.90 37,653.54 8,908.00 45,721.00 2,520.58 27,783.00 45,606.92 120.00 45,723.41 25,481.43 1,415.52 108 1995 Annual Report MALCOS, SUSAN MALONE, JOANNE MANGANO, MARILYN MANNING, ANN MANOS, JAMES MANSOUR, KERA MANZI, MONA MARCHEGIANI, JEROME MARCHESE, CARI MARONCELLI, FLOREEN MARTIN, EDWARD MARTIN, MARY MARTIN, PATRICIA MASON, DORIS MASSEY, SHIRLEY MATASSO, MILDRED MATHIAS, VIRGINIA MAUER, MALA MAUS, MARYANNE MCALOON, JEAN MCCANN, REGINA MCCARTHY, KEVIN MCDONALD MICHAEL MCGOVERN, BARBARA MCGOWAN, ANTHONY MCLAUGHLIN, IRENE MCLAUGHLIN, JANICE MCLAUGHLIN, TERESA MCLEOD, AMY MCMANUS, MARSHA MCSWIGGIN, KATHLEEN MCVEIGH, MICHAEL MELILLO, ROBERT MEMBRINO~HUTTON, J. MENDONCA, GREGORY MENERY, MARION MICKLO, JANICE MILLER, SUSAN MILLETT, EDWARD M1NIHAN, JOHN MOLINO, KARIN MILNAR, KRISTEN MORIARTY, JOHN MORRISON, DAWN MOULTON, DOUGLAS MOUNT, LIZBETH MUELLER-COWlE, CAROL MULFORD, JANET MULLEN, JOHN MUNGER, CHRISTINE MUNRO, GAlL 44,921.00 28,360.86 2,480.08 796.50 2,576.98 2,200.00 49,024.01 45,521.02 1,447.00 47,091.57 2,141.52 44,611.05 35,644.24 42,746.04 25,962.07 45,675.55 1,260.00 6,247.50 540.00 11,036.42 45,623.41 48,157.88 42,956.04 52,804.68 46,375.05 50,474.10 42,256.04 3,500.00 60.00 46,618.52 31,077.29 51,154.41 538.00 24,431,88 49,359.69 2,520.58 1,410.00 42,856.04 7,794.73 51,829.90 1,147.50 31,706.08 6,947.16 2,520.58 10,200.00 28,388.01 53,146.27 42,856.04 14,516.25 43,788.05 14,897.84 MURGO, SUE MURPHY, ERIKA MUTCH, KENNETH MUTTER, SANDRA NICOLAISEN, ELENA NITZSCHE, KEITH NORTHEY, CAROL NOYES, BERT NUGENT, STEVEN NUSSBAUM, GEORGE O'BRIEN, RICHARD O;NEILL, CAROL O'NEILL, JAMES O'NEILL, KATHLEEN OAKES, GARY O'CONNOR, MARY OLSON, BARBARA OSBORN, ELAINE OSGOOD, MARY ELLEN PAPPALARDO, ROSEMARY PARENT, CYNTHIA PARENT, KRISTEN PARENT. PATRICIA PARKER, ROBERT PARMA, JAMES PAULCH, DEBORAH PELLETIER, GENEVIEVE PERRIELLO, MARGO PERRY, KARIN PERRY, WILLIAM PETRIE, TRACIE PETROW, WILLIAM PHELAN, GLENDYS PIETRANTONI, SUSAN POIRIER, ROBERT POMPHRET, JACQUELINE POOR, KATHLEEN POTSAID, JANE POWERS, MARK PRENDERGAST, NANCY PRICE, SUSAN PRITCHARD, KEITH PRITCHARD, MARY LOU PROVOST, MARY QUINTAL, PAUL RAGONE, BARBARA RATCLIFFE, CATHERINE RAWLINSON, JOYCE RAYNER, MARIE REDDING, EILEEN REDMAN, DANIEL 42,736.04 157.27 17,239.10 1,701.00 42,956.04 254.07 60.00 48,766.53 1,619.00 29,147.12 2,190.00 43,788.05 46,751.96 9,855.93 67,600.00 44,388.05 42,856.04 42,037.52 42,756.04 2,520.58 24,515.01 420.00 44,001.04 57,862.64 5,352.54 337.50 2,426.08 3,300.00 1,560.00 47,934.91 450.00 27,953.35 6,781.67 240.00 33,550.46 42,256.04 300.00 1,353.00 52,876.27 3,150.00 27,752.12 45,019.04 45,123.41 46,488.03 28,81Z02 300.00 16,080.15 185.40 393.74 2,455.88 189.00 Town of North Andover 109 REDMAN, JOAN REGAN, LEE REILLY, SCOTT RENNIE, JOANNE RESTIVO, DONNA REYNOLDS, ANTHONY RICCIARDI, TARA RICCIO, ROSEMARY RICE, KIMBERLY RIZZO, CAROLE ROBERTS, KRISTEN ROBERTS, MAUREEN RODERICK, SUSAN ROGERS VINCENT ROI--IDE, KATHLEEN ROKES, WILBUR ROONEY, THOMAS RORKE, MARY ANN ROSENBAUM, MINDY ROTILER, LAURIE ROUX, ROSE ROWE, FLORENCE ROY, PATRICIA ROZZI, MARK ROZZI, PHILIP ROZZI, RICHARD RUDD, EDWARD RUSSELL, DAVID RUSSELL, JUDITH RUZICKA, MARTIN SALEMI, ROSEMARY SALIPANTE, ANDREA SANFORD, GERALD SAVORY, MAR1LYN SCANDORE, SUSAN SCAR.BOROUGH, PAT SCHELD, EDWARD SCHENNA, MICHAEL SCHRUENDER, EDWARD SCHUTZ, CAROL SCHWlDDER, CHRISTINE SCIONTI, RAMONA SHAFER, CHRISTINE SHARKEY, EILEEN SHEA, BRENDA SHEEHAN, JAMES SIDELL, DENNETT SIDERI, PAULA SIMINONE, HEATHER SIMONS, BARBARA SIMS, MARGARET 49,206.27 804.00 408.00 24,515.07 862.88 49,945.99 31,706.08 22,525.11 27,813.00 16,480.80 2,100.00 43,163.42 36,110.36 45,054.94 53,041.72 6,891.88 45,147.05 42,756.04 13,585.00 41,007.02 1,130.08 44,920.96 24,515.07 3,291.00 31,936.84 63,777.33 48,080.82 33,433.37 36,449.07 43,787.88 3,050.00 21,677.08 49,282.41 44,487.88 6,190.84 8,207.93 1,,741.00 41,506.92 49,109.05 5,130.00 7,020.00 2,373.20 15,596.07 43,788.05 2,153.00 47,799.55 31,958.01 2,370.00 270.00 4,953.74 4,652.10 SMITH, JAMES SMITH, LISA SMITH, MARGARET SMITH, MARY BETH SMITH, WILLIAM SNYDER, MARY SORKIN, LORI SOUSA, STEPHEN SPADAFORE, PAUL SPAPINATO, LISA SPENCER, ELLYN SPLAINE, PATRICIA ST. LOUIS-RINES, T. STEPHENSON, JOHN STEWART, ADELAIDE STEWART, DENISE STOLTZ, MIRIAM STROBEL, JOHN STURTEVANT, DANIEL STURTEVANT, SUSAN SZELEST, PATRICIA SZYMANSKI, PAUL SZYSKA, KATHLEEN TACELLI, TANYA TARBOX, WILLIAM TARR, CATHERINE TEPPERMAN, ANDREA TERRY, KIM THIBAULT, MAUREEN THOMPSON, BI/FI THOMPSON, KIRK THOMSON, DONALD TIBERT, DEBORAH TIMMONS, SANDRA TIMONY, DENNIS TOOLE, GALEN TORTORA, LYNN TOWLE, PHILIP TRASK, MARY TRAVERS, PAULA TROMBLY, JOSEPH TROY, FRANCIS TWOMBLY, JEAN VAILLANCOURT, K. VALENTINO, JANET VALENTINO, MICHAEL VALENTINO, VINCENT VAUGHAN, LORNA VELS1HKA, SAMUEL VICENS, MATHA VOGEL, BARBARA 7,869.76 13,871.00 33,820.08 4,350.00 36,736.39 44,488.05 31,061.94 45,246.41 46,632.05 60.00 54,919.66 22,464.20 1,830.00 53,613.04 30,669.95 2,480.08 60.00 58,926.27 210.00 24,671.07 2,304.58 58,000.01 60.00 26,239.92 3,670.00 45,123.41 46,291.57 32,665.90 5,620.44 28,982.81 34,451.20 21,500.00 1,447.o0 32,622.34 46,o69.41 25,406.1 o 31,o61.94 43,079.04 1,311.47 44,756.88 39,89o. 12 48,481.41 8,758.03 330.00 840.00 6,518.86 42,967.96 870.00 414.80 48.00 8,653.13 995 Annual Report VOZELLA, EVELYN WALDRON, MARGARET WALLACK, MURIEL WALSH, GLORIA WALTERS, THOMAS WARWICK, DANA WEBER, HAROLD WEISSE, HAROLD WELCH, ROBERT WELLER, BARBARA WERMERS, MARY WHITE, JAMES WILLIS, PAUL 47,476.19 46,408.03 64.70 16,856.15 37,174.36 31,077.29 720.00 120.00 44,592.92 43,592.92 1,595.00 1,980.00 3,508.00 WILSON, CALLIE WILSON, VIRGINIA WILTSHIRE, JAMES WISE, BRIAN WISE, WILLIAM WISEMAN, ANNE WORKMAN, TOD WRIDGLEY, HENRY ZACK, VICKI ZENDGILOWSKI, PAMELA EGAN, DENNIS ELLIOT, KENNETH SCHENA, CLAUDIA 2,453.08 726.20 56,068.25 900.00 9,640.37 53,200.88 27,835.65 49,687.23 93.74 45.00 2,200.00 45,054.94 47,297.12 711/94 Beginning Balance GRANTS July 1, 1994--June 30, 1995 Income Expended 6/30/95 Balance Forward Gov. Alliance Against Drugs #331-263 -5 DARE/W NAPD Chapter 1 #305-271.5 Special Education #200-110-5 #240-2494 #240-069-5 #251 - 100-4 #262-210-5 #244-066-5 Eisenhower Grants #303-036-4 #303-099-5 Cll Projects #361-052-5 $1,504.39 $ 2,218.42 4,218.20 $16,748.00 4,000.00 $119,586.00 34,760.00 10,903.11 21Z550.00 19,200.00 8,175.00 8,700.00 500.00 $16,748.00 4,000.00 $17,566.99 (Sfl99,407.10) 34,760.00 10,903.11 20,127.31 (S~ 165,902.61) 2,218.42 5,736.00 (S~ 11,586.00) 825.00 4218.20 5,474.45 500.00 $4,116.30 $ 26,520.08 1,878.00 7,350.00 0 3,225.55 Town of North Andover 1 t t 7/1/94 Beginning Balance Income Expended 6/30/95 Balance Forward Block Grant #302-022-5 Literary Grant$ #259-025-4 #259-007-5 #254-057-4 #275-181-5 #288-166-5 Health Protecfion 8,712.77 1,064.00 Articles- CIP High School Roof (95) Atkinson Roof(95) ^D^ (95) Computer Technology (95) Thomson Boiler Replacement (95) 9,754.00 15,000.00 3,750.00 11,587.00 9Z895.00 9,754.00 8,712.77 15,000.00 1,064.00 3,750.00 11,587.00 30,518.00 (Sal.67,377.00) 350,601.00 116,199.62 29,556.74 205,600.00 21,569.71 6/30/94 Beginning Balance REVOLVING FUNDS Income Expended 6/30/95 Ending Balance Athletic Revolving Account $43,385.87 Schools 36,894.42 Spec. Ed. Pre-School 30,108.52 Chapter 88 - Resources School Inc. Gifts & Donations/ Program Polaroid 1,746.07 8,367.66 $113,349.40 284,808.68 3~754.18 $118,011.56 26~903.84 32,819.54 482.00 8,452.22 $38,723.71 60,799.26 37,043.16 1,264.07 (84.56) 112 1995 Annual Report NORTH ANDOVER SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES JULY 1, 1994-JUNE 30, 1995 Receipts Cash Balance July 1, 1994 Sale Food $370,062.98 Reimbursements 90,625.24 Other Receipts 16,699.82 Total Cash Available Expenditures Food $143,946.69 Milk 43,725.36 Ice Cream 8,577.66 Transportation of Commodities 2,315.50 Supplies 14,499.95 Repairs 6,847.80 Miscellaneous 8,020.92 Equipment 299.00 Total Expenditures Salaries Total Salaries Revolving Account Total Supervisor of Food Services Salary paid by School Dept & Reimuursed by the Revolving Fund. Maria E. Messina 7-1-93 to 6-30-94 Erika F. Murphy 9-1-94to 6-30-95 Total Combined Salaries Total Expenditures & Salaries Cash Balance 6-30-95 $8,S22.9S (Adj) 477,388.04 $485,911.02 $228,232.88 $220,586.90 $~330.00 $27,076.94 $253,993.84 $482,226.72 $3,684.30 Town of North Andover 1t 3 LUBESKI, SHEILA PEARSE, KATHLEEN FENTON, JOHN RISACHER, NANCY RISACHER, NANCY DALY, STELLA BARNES, ROSE TEMPLE, LOIS ROSICA, [hIES RIZZIO, CONSTANCE LYONS, MURIEL PAS, DARLENE DEYERMOND, MARION NUTZSCHE, EDITH WALLACK, MURIEL SUDUIKO, IRENE DELANO, MARY DELANO, MARY OUELLET'FE, DONNA OUELLETTE, DONNA CRESCIAMANO, IRENE BELL KATHERINE BELL KATHERINE MOYNB-IAN, CHRISTOPHER BURKE, ANITA P. SCHOOL LUNCH PAYROLL July 1, 1994-June 30, 1995 $3,525.17 19,674.64 25,134.75 14,910.70 30.00 2,461.71 57.84 8,382.52 11,948.11 2,729.75 4,301.37 15,073.22 845.90 2,885.53 263.90 1,347.22 6,956.68 45.00 4,870.14 1,585.81 4,719,59 8,259.84 45.00 2,980,90 4,067.22 PARKER. MILDRED BELISLE, LINDA BELISLE, LINDA HOULE, MARTHA MANZI, MARIANN ZANGRI, SALVATORE MAILLOUX, SUSAN MAILLOUX, SUSAN GULLA, JAMES CHASE, GLADYS FINOCCHIARO, MARY PEARSE, ARTHUR FARRELL, CHRISTINE FARRELL, CHRISTINE DULNIKOWSKI, MARYANNE O'SULLIVAN, CLAIRE GRIFFIN, MARY RODGER. BETH DALY, LESLlE BARNE'IT, JOHANN GAGNE, PATRICIA RESTIVO, DONNA KINGSLEY, KAREN LYNCH, DARLENE 2,714.43 10,709.03 90.00 2,687.06 402.08 2,719.30 4,068.94 3,724,89 2,606.42 4,251.52 2,901.86 72.30 7,916.10 1,981.10 4,a.~.a,.75 2,577.50 3,472.25 177.14 3,239.05 2,632.26 2,530.51 1,722.55 706.74 4,935.91 SPECIAL EDUCATION SALARIES FISCAL YEAR 1995 ADAMS, PAMELA ALBERICO, GERTRUDE ANDERSON, KARLA ANNALDO, FRANK ANDTONELLI-GILLIS, M. APIGIAN, PATRICIA ARMANO, LORRAINE ASH, PETER BEAIRSTO, MARY ANN BEAUDION, ESTHER BHATTACHACHACHARJEE, A. BIG-G10, EILEEN BLACK, JILL BLANDINI, CYTHIA BRADLEY, MAEVE BROMBERG, ELINOR BROWN, BEVERLY CABECA, DAWN CAMIRE, ERIN CARLSON, MARY $1,041.12 55,364.71 57.84 57.84 17,871.70 14,969.01 14,349.85 57.84 36,841.90 115.68 115.68 57.84 115.68 173.52 115.68 44,413.76 42,956.04 28,873.95 28.92 64.00 CAVANAUGH, ELIZABETH CHEVERIE, DOREEN CONLIN, KATHLEEN CONNORS, MARY LOU COVEY, KAREN CROSBY, LYNN CURRAN, JOAN D'ALESSANDRO, BRENDA DESIMONE, JANINA DESIMONE, TERESA DEVINCENTIS, JEAN DEYERMOND, KELLY DIDONATO, DEBRA DIFRUSCIO, DEBORAH DORSEY, MICHELLE DRISCOLL, CAROLYN DRUMMOND, DEANNA DUGAN, KIMBERLY DUBLIN, SCOTT DUNAWAY, ELAINE 57.84 45,123.41 50,769.12 115.68 260.28 30,800.00 404.88 636.24 13,782.85 57.84 1,000.00 6,460.00 60.00 67.48 36.50 202.44 2,139.25 115.68 44,387.88 114 1995 Annual Report EASTON, CHRISTINE EBERT, MARIANNE EDWARDS, KAREN ENSIGN, MICHELLE FITZGERALD, BEVERLY FUJIMOTO, DIANE GALLAGHER, VICKI GANGL, DEBORAH GARAVANIAN, STEPHANY GARVIN, KATHLEEN GEORGE, JEAN GERAGHTY, KATHLEEN GILLIGAN, GREG GOOD, KAREN GOODWIN, MARY GRANT, PATRICIA GRIFFIN, BARBARA HAHESY, KERR] HART, ANNE HEriN, JOSEPH HOKE, PATTI HOLLAND, SHARON HOLLINGSHEAD, MARIANNE HOWARD, TRACY HOWELL, MAR]ANNE HOWLEq'T, SUSAN HURLEY, KRISTEN ISAKSEN, LINDA JAROSZ, SHARON JOHNSON, MAURA JUREWICZ, PATR1CIA KING, BARBARA KURTZ, NANCY KYTE, BARBARA LATITNI, MARJORIE LEGAL, MARGARET LEMOINE, GERALDINE LESCH, LAURA LIGHTBURN, DIANE LIPOMI, MARSHA LONG, SUSAN LYNCH, ANNE MAJOR, AUDREY MARTIN, MARY MASLEN, PATRICIA MCALOON, JEAN MCCARTHY, MARY LOU MCGUIRE, GERALDINE MCGUIRE, JACQUELINE MCVEIGH, JACKLYN 57.84 12,185.18 5,840.03 13,934.97 28.92 462.72 46,051.96 11,504.50 173.52 306.53 6,038.23 16,258.88 57.84 520.56 37,568.28 6,243.10 404.88 115.68 13,934.97 45,123.41 41,006.92 9,433.64 36.50 173.52 35,536.52 13,367.97 549.48 7,434.80 14,349.85 13,635.73 11,612.26 115.68 57.84 1,617.08 57.84 13,367.97 144.60 13,934.97 278.52 13,496.07 13,934.97 24,515.07 2,040.00 14,510.29 45.00 6,944.60 9,155.66 26,273.04 45,820.06 25,780.03 52,645.00 MELVIN, MARILYN MONTEBELLO, ELLEN MURPHY SARAH NADEAU, MARGARET NIGRELLI, JUDY NOYES, BERT O'CONNELL, JANE PARKER, KAREN PARKHURST, BARBARA PATERSON, KAREN PERRIELLO, MAGO PERRY, KARIN PETRIE, TRACIE PIETRANTONI, SUSAN POLLINA,RHODA POTSAID, JANE PRENDERGAST, NANCY PRICE, CAROLYN QUINN, NICOLE RAGONE, BARBARA RAYNER, MARIE REEVES, CHERYL REGAN, LEE REILLY, KATHLEEN REMMES, GRACE RITTER, ARLENE ROBERTS, KRISTEN RODDEN, CHRISTINE SADOWSKI, TERESA SCANDORE, SUSSAN SCANLON, MARGARET SCHWIDDER, CHRISTINE SEGEE, LAURA SIDERI, PAULA SIMONS, BARBARA SIMS, MARGARET SLOSEK, JENNIFER SMITH, JILL SMITH, LISA SMITH, MARY BETH ST. LOUIS-RHINES, TAMMY STONECIPHER, L1NDA SULLIVAN, DONNA KAY SULLIVAN, ROBIN THIBAULT, MAUREEN TOOMEY, LINDA VAILLANCOURT, KATHLEEN VAUGHAN, LORNA WAGER, GLORIA WEFERS, MARY 574.74 45,825.22 6,864.00 14, 769.85 41,006.92 60.00 16,416.oo 510.00 17,214.86 25,809.52 404.88 318.12 57,84 $57.84 2,471.55 46,722.06 298.84 43,788.05 115.68 28.92 231.36 35,420.06 115.68 48,351.20 42,256.04 14,024.09 173.52 15,258.02 1,496.00 173.53 43,453.53 10,469.50 3,050.85 433.80 57.84 48.20 7,359.22 4,381.95 6,068.18 173.52 221.72 7,190.00 46,291.57 13,772.20 57.84 43,788.05 115.68 86.76 39,620.68 14,349.85 Town of North Andover 115 ENROLLMENT ON OCTOBER 1 Grade 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 Pre-K 15 31 36 Kindergarten 343 334 333 292 306 301 Pre-lst 27 31 46 33 30 1 385 364 327 304 313 300 2 369 327 312 303 312 259 3 330 327 309 307 265 273 4 327 317 309 272 276 248 5 329 313 271 284 249 242 Sp. Class Intergrated Pre-School 70 56 60 35 24 24 Total Kind. & Elem. 2,153 2,065 1,952 1,858 1,809 1,734 6 307 270 290 242 252 301 7 279 277 244 253 289 274 8 280 247 257 282 274 264 Total Middle School 866 794 791 777 815 839 9 207 213 218 214 211 209 10 225 202 220 205 191 215 11 200 220 198 196 223 216 12 223 199 193 220 217 240 TotalHighSchool 855 834 829 835 842 880 Total Enrollment 3,874 3,693 3,572 3,470 3,466 3,453 AGE OF ADMITTANCE Children-entering kindergarten must be five years of age on or before August 31 &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 eception to the established entrance ago for first grade must be submitted to the School Committee for consideration prior to April 30. NO SCHOOL ANNOUNCEMENTS Radio Broadcasts: Stations -- WCCM, WLLH, WBZ, WHAV, WRKO, AND WBMX. TV: --Channels 4, 5, and 7, and Local Channel 47. 116 1995 Annual Report Town of North Andover, Massachusetts Special Town Election September 26, 1994 Agreeable to a warrant signed by the Board of Selectmen, the inhabitants of the Town of North Andover quali- fied to vote in elections and town affairs met in the designated polling places on Monday, the twenty-sixth of September, 1994, from 7:00 A.M. to 8:00 ~.M. for the following purpose: Question 1. Shall the Town of North Andover be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition Two and One-Half, so called, the mounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to acquire the land and existi~_g buildings with improvements thereon, known as Boston University Conference Centex at Osgood Hill? QUESTION #1 Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct % 1 2 3 4 $ 6 Totals of vote YES 459 417 268 344 498 602 2588 60 NO 329 383 252 181 300 274 1719 39 B~ 0 1 2 0 0 0 3 0 PREC TOTAL 788 801 522 525 798 876 4310 100 Total Numbe~ of Registered Voters 13,357 Percent of Registered Voter Voting Today 32 Town of North Andover t 17 Town of North Andover, Massachusetts Annual Town ElectionmMarch 6, 1995 Agreeable to a warrant signed by the Board of Selectmen, the inhabitants of the Town of Noah Andover quali- fied to vote in elections and Town Affairs met at the designated polling places on Monday, the sixth day of March, 1995, at 7:00 ^.M. to act upon the following axticle: Question 1. One Selectman for three years, one member of the School Committee for three yeats, and one member of the Housing Authority for five years. SELECTMAN Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct % I 2 3 4 5 6 Totals ofvote JOSEPH JAYAVERKA 120 109 68 44 62 67 470 21 KEVINI~OLEY 295 393 200 198 279 369 1734 77 BLANK 3 11 11 9 6 8 48 2 PREC. TOTAL 418 513 279 251 347 ~. 'Id. 2252 100 ROSMARIE C. BUXTON 151 153 69 127 166 247 913 41 DAVID J. CARNEY 252 348 206 118 169 185 1278 57 BLANK 15 12 4 6 12 12 61 2 PREC. TOTAL 418 513 279 251 347 ~.*. 2252 100 HOUSING AUTHORITY WILLIAMP. MCEVOY 348 413 225 193 277 336 1792 80 PRF_,CINCT TOTAL 418 513 279 251 347 ~n.q 2252 100 Total Number of Registered 14,272 Percent of Registered Votexs Voting Today 16 118 1995 Annual Report Town of North Andover, Massachusetts Special Town Election--May 8, 1995 Agreeable to a warrant signed by the Board of Selechi-tc~n, the inhabitants of the Town of North Andover quali- fied to vote in elections and town affairs met in the designated polling places on Monday, the eighth of May, 1995, from 7:00 n.~t. to 8: 00 P.M. for the following purpose: Question 1. Shall the Town of North Andover be allowed to assess an additional $2,831,500 in real estate and personal property taxes for the following purposes: To establish a restricted and permanent facilities acquisition/ debt service reserve fund in order to provide funding, within the tax levy, for debt service or acquisition costs directly associated with design, renovation, new construction and equipping from time to time to meet municipal facilities needs (in the amount of $2,000,000); to supplement the funds appropriated for the Town's fiscal year 1996 budget (in the amount of $575,500); and for capital acquisition/repair (in the amopunt of $256,000) for the fiscal year beginning July first, nineteen hundred and ninety five? QUESTION#1 Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct 1 2 3 4 5 6 Totals of vote YF3 142 155 96 116 409 339 1257 25 NO 813 825 538 400 574 685 3835 75 BI3.NK 0 1 0 0 0 0 1 0 PREC. TOTAL 955 981 634 516 983 1024 5093 100 Total Numbex of Registered Voters 14,519 Percent of Registered Voters Voting Today 35 Town of North Andover 119 Town of North Andover, Massachusetts Special Town Election--May 22, 1995 Agreeable to a warrant signed by the Board of Selectmen, the inhabitants of the Town of North Andover qualified to vote in elections and town affairs met in the designated polling places on Monday, the twenty- second of May, 1995, from 7:00 A.~. to 8:00 P.M. for the following purpose: Question 1. Shall the Town of Noah Andover be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to renovate and construct an addition to the North Andover Middle School? Question 2. Shall the Town of North Andover be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amounts required to pay for the bond issued in order to purchase the land and building located at 400 Osgood Street and to renovate and construct said building to be used as the loseph N. Hermann Youth Center? Question 3. Shall the Town of North Andover be allowed to assess an additional $19,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of acquiring Operational Equipment for the Police Depamnent for the fiscal year beginning July first, nineteen hundred and ninety-five? Question 4. Shall the Town of North Andover be allowed to assess an additional $159,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of acquiring Operational Equipment for the Division of Public Works for the fiscal year beginning July first, nineteen hundred and ninety-five? Question 5. Shall the Town of North Andover be allowed to assess an additional $10,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of fimding the Open Space acquisition account for the fiscal year beginning July first, nineteen hundred and ninety-five? Question 6. Shall the Town of North Andover be allowed to assess an additional $42,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of acquiring Voting Machines for the Office of Town Clerk for the fiscal year beginning July first, nineteen hundred and ninety-five? Question 7. Shall the Town of North Andover be allowed to assess an additional $26,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of repairing the Field House Floor at the North Andover High School for the fiscal year beginning JuDy first, nineteen hundred and ninety-five? Question 8. Shall the Town of North Andover be allowed to exempt from the provisions of Proposition two and one-half, so-called, the amonnts required to pay for the bond issued in order to purchase computer hard- ware and software for the School Department, computer hardware and software for Municipal Departments, install sidewalks and crossways at specific locations as designated by the Board of Selectmen, modify certain school buildings in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, replace windows at the Franklin school, complete roof replacement work at the High School, replace student lockers at the High School, correct drainage problems and to repave the parking lot at the High School, construct a maintenance building/ public rest area facility at the Cyr Recreation Area, construct a dog pound at the Cyr Recreation Area, and construct playfields in the Town of North Andover? Question 9. Shall the Town of North Andover be allowed to assess an additional $353,000 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of supplementing the FY '96 School Department budget for the fiscal year beginning July first, nineteen hundred and ninety-five ? 120 1995 Annual Report Question 10. Shall the Town of North Andover be allowed to assess an additional $222,500 in real estate and personal property taxes for the purpose of supplementing the FY '96 Municipal Government budget for the fiscal year beginning July first, nineteen hundred and ninety-five? QUESTION#1 Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct Precinct % 1 2 3 4 $ 6 Totals of vote YES 361 406 249 277 527 657 2477 52 NO 517 500 327 230 ~5 313 2292 48 BLANK 4 4 1 2 3 3 17 0 PREC. TOTAL 882 910 577 509 935 973 4786 100 QUESTION#2 YES 313 324 224 246 ,~2 516 2025 42 NO 567 581 352 257 530 453 2740 57 BLANK 2 5 1 6 3 4 21 1 PREC. TOTAL 882 910 577 509 935 973 4786 100 QUESTION YES 153 166 114 142 243 271 1089 23 NO 723 738 459 361 683 687 3651 76 BLANK 6 6 4 6 9 15 47 1 PREC. TOTAL 882 910 577 509 935 973 4786 100 QUESTION 04 YES 143 156 88 119 207 271 984 21 NO 731 749 484 385 720 687 3756 78 BLANK 8 5 5 5 8 15 46 1 PREC. TOTAL 882 910 577 509 935 973 4786 113} QUESTION~ YES 172 170 100 153 268 285 1148 24 NO 702 724 473 347 6.~ 663 3565 74 BLANK 8 16 4 9 11 25 0 2 PREC. TOTAL 882 910 577 509 935 973 4786 100 QUESTION06 YES 224 252 141 153 226 249 1245 26 NO 652 649 428 348 700 706 3483 73 BLANK 6 9 8 8 9 18 58 1 PREC. TOTAL 882 910 577 509 935 973 4786 100 Town of North Andover 121 QUESTION #7 YES 285 307 188 211 373 483 1847 39 NO 593 600 387 292 553 481 2906 61 BLANK 4 3 2 6 9 9 33 1 PREC. TOT/iL 882 910 577 509 935 973 4786 100 QU~TION~ YES 261 259 169 199 368 486 1742 36 NO 615 642 403 303 554 480 2997 63 BLANK 6 9 5 7 13 7 47 1 PREC. TOTAL 882 910 577 509 935 973 4786 100 QUESTION ~9 YES 228 258 149 187 339 483 1644 34 NO 649 648 424 317 589 486 3113 65 BLANK 5 4 4 5 7 4 29 1 PREC. TOTAL 882 910 577 509 935 973 4786 100 QUESTION#10 YES 99 119 76 96 153 177 720 15 NO 776 778 493 402 767 773 3989 83 BLANK 7 13 8 11 15 23 77 2 PRF~TOTAL 882 910 577 509 935 973 4786 100 Total Numbe~ of Registered Voters 14,742 Percent of Registered Voters Voting Today 32 122 1995 Annual Report Town of North Andover, Massachusetts Special Town Meeting--October 24, 1994 Agreeable to a warrant signed by the Board of Selectmen, the inhabitants of the Town of North Andover, who are qualified to vote in Town affairs, met at the Noth Andover Field House at 7:30 e.~t. on Monday, October 24, 1994, for the following purpose: COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ESSEX, SS: To the Constables of the Town of North Andover: GREETINGS: In the name of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and in compliance with Chapter 39 of the General Laws, and as recently emended by Chapter 9A of the Acts of 1974 and our North Andover Town Bylaws, Chapter 2, Section 2.4, you are hereby directed to notify the inhabitants ofthe Town of North Andover who are quali- fied to vote in Town affairs to meet in the North Andover High School Field House on Monday, October 24, 1994, at 7:00 PM, then anthem to act upon the following articles: The meeting was called to order by Town Moderator Charles A. Salisbury at 7:I0 PM. Checklists were used to open the meeting. 870 Voters were present to open the meeting. The meeting dissolved at 9:15 PM. ARTICLE 1--AMENDMENT TO ZONING BYLAW - SECTION 4.136 WATERSHED PROTEC- TION DISTRICT. To see if the Town will vote to revise Section 4.136 Watershed Protection District of the Zoning Bylaw to clarify and reorder the existing language; to enlarge both the existing Non-Disturbance Zone and the Non- Discharge Zone; to amend the regulation of uses within the Watershed Protection District; and to create a new Conservation Zone which includes all land areas located with one hundred and fifty (150) feet horizontally from the annual mean high water mark of Lake Cochichewick, and within seventy five (75) feet horizontally from the edge of all wetland resource areas (as defined in Massachusetts Genera/Laws Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Town Wetland Bylaw) located within the Watershed. Within this Conservation Zone, in addition to all other restrictions of the Watershed Protection District, the following activities are prohibited, and further there are no Special Permits allowed: i. Any activities which cause a change in topography or grade; ii. Vegetation removal or cutting, other than in connection with existing agricultural uses or maintenance of an existing landscape area; iii. Construction or placement of new permanent structures; iv. Any surface or subsurface drainage, including, but not limited to stormwater mnoffand domestic or industrial waste-water; v. Animal feedlots or the storage or manure. The above prohibitions shall not apply to the Division of Public Works within its authority. The provisions relating to the establishment of the Conservation Zone and the enlargement of the Non-Dis- charge and Non-Disturbance Zones shall only apply to lots created after the date of the enactment of this amendment (October 24, 1994). Town of North Andover 123 Refer to the following chart for further clarification: Buffer Zones Conservation From Annual High 150 ' Water Mark of Lake Cochichewick Out To From Edge of All Wetland 75' Resource Areas Within the Watershed District Out To [ ] = Previous Distance Non-Disturbance 250' Non-Discharge 400' [325'] 150' [100'1 400' [325'1 Karen Nelson, Director, Division of Planning & Community Dev. Voted to adopt the Article as printed in the warrant with the following amendments: VOTE YES 840 NO 24 Amending the existing Section 2 (b) (1) and Section 5, paragraph I by changing the dimensional refer- ence from 100 feet to 150 feet. Amending the existing Section 2 (b) (2) and Section 4 Paragraph I by changing the dimensional refer- ence from 325 feet to 400 feet and from 100 feet to 150 feet. Adding a new Section 2 (b) (3) as follows: There shall exist a Conservation Zone which shall consist of all land areas located within one hundred fifty (150) feet horizontally from the annual mean high water mark of Lake Cochiehewick, and within seventy five (75) feet horizontally from the edge of all wetland resource areas (as defined in M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Town Wetland Bylaw) located within the Watershed. *** Renumber and rename the existing Section 2 (b) (3) Buffer Zones - Overview to Section 2 (b) (4) Tables. *** Insert the following chart and language, as published in the warrant, after the existing chart. Lots Created After October 24, 1994 Conservation Non-Disturbance Non-Discharge From Annual High Water Mark of Lake Cochichewick Out To 150' 250' 400' From Edge of All Wetland Resource Areas Within the Watershed District Out To 75' 150' 400' 124 1995 Annual Report The provisions relating to the Conservation Zone shall not apply to any activities undertaken by the Division of Public Works. The provisions relating to the establishment oft he Conservation Zone and the enlargement of the Non-Distur- bance Zones shall only apply to lots recorded or registered after the date of the enactment of this amendment (October 24, 1994). *** Delete the phrase"fif~y (50) percent" and insert the phrase '~wenty-five (25) percent" in Section 5 Non- Discharge Zone, paragraph a (6). *** Renumber Subsections 6, 7, 8, and 9 to 7, 8, 9, and 10 and create a new Subsection 6 as follows: 6. Conservation Zone There shall exist a Conservation Zone which shall consist of all land areas located within one hundred fifty (150) feet horizontally from the annual mean high water mark of Lake Cochichewick, and within seventy five (75) feet horizontally from the edge of all wetland resource areas (as defined in M.G.L. Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Town Wetland Bylaw) located within the Watershed. 1. Allowed Uses: The following uses shall be allowed in the Watershed Protection District except as itemized below: A. All uses associated with municipal water supply/treatment and public sewer provided by the Town of North Andover. B. The Division of Public Works may conduct routine maintenance of any existing use of property, including the maintenance and improvements of existing roadways and drainage systems. C. Maintenance of fire access lanes by the Fire Department. 2.Uses Allowed By Special Permit: No Special Permits will be granted in the Conservation Zone. 3. Prohibited Uses: Within the Conservation Zone, in addition to all other restrictions of the Watershed Protection District, the following activities are prohibited: A.Any activities which cause a change in topography or grade; B. Vegetation removal or cutting, other than in connection with existing agricultural uses or mainte- nance of an existing landscape area; C. Construction or placement of new permanent structures; D.Any surface or subsurface drainage, including, but not limited to, storm water nmoff. E. Animal feedlots or the storage of manure. F. Construction of any septic system. G. Construction of any accessory structure or expansion of an existing structure by twenty-five (25) percent or more of the gross floor area of the existing structure. H.The use, or method of application of, any lawn care or garden product (fertilizer, pesticide, herbi- cide) that may contribute to the degradation of the public water supply. I. The use of lawn care or garden products that are not organic or slow-release nitrogen. The above prohibitions shall not apply to any activities undertaken bythe Division of Public Works within its authority orto work in conjunction with the construction of the municipal sewer system. Town of North Andover 125 ARTICLE 2--DONATION OF 1984 RESCUE VEHICLE TO MERRIMACK VALLEY DIVE RESCUE TEAM. To see if the Town will vote to donate the 1984 Chevrolet/Emergency One Rescue Truck to the Men/mack Valley Dive Rescue Team in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B, Section 15(g), the Uniform Procurement Act, regarding the disposal of surplus property, or to take any other action relative thereto. William V. Dolan, Fire Chief VOTED unanimously to adopt Article 2, as printed in the warrant. ARTICLE 3 ACCEPTANCE OF EASEMENT FOR DRAINAGE (SARGENT SCHOOL). To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by gift, and to accept the deed, upon such terms and conditions as it shall determine, of a permanent drainage easement and temporary con- stmction easement to the Inhabitants of the Town for the purpose of drainage in, along, upon and across a portion of the property owned by Philip and TeresaWolf, shown on the plan entitled "Easement Plan prepared for Town of North Andover located in North Andover" with a scale of 1'= 40', dated September 28, 1994, as revised, prepared by Richard Kaminski and Associates, Inc., which plan is on file with the Town Clerk until it is recorded with the deed at the Essex North RegisUy of Deeds, or take any action relative thereto. School Committee School Building Committee MAJORITY VOTE to approve Article 3, as printed inthe warrant. ARTICLE 4~AUTHORIZATION TO COMBINE REPAIRS TO BEAR HILL AND SUTTON HILL STORAGE TANKS AS A SINGLE APPROPRIATION AND TO TRANSFER FUNDS FROM OTHER AVAILABLE UNEXPENDED FUNDS. To see if the Town will vote to transfer authorized unexpended funds of Article 8, Item 29, of the 1992 Annual Town Meeting - Sutton Hill Storage Tank Reconstruction in the amount of $128,478.32 to Axtide 8, Item 28, of the 1992 Annual Town Meeting - Bear Hill Storage Tanks; the purpose of which to combine authorizations for both the Bear Hill and Sutton Hill Storage Tanks repairs; and further to transfer $312,215.68 to Article 8, Item 28, of the 1992 Annual Town Meeting - Bear Hill Storage Tanks, from the unexpended balances of: 1987 AnnualTownMeeting,Atticle36-WaterMains 1991 Annual Town Meeting, Article 12, Section 27 - Water Mains 1992 Annual Town Meeting, Article 8, Section 31, Phase 2 Sewer - Great Pond Road 110,043.52 48,094.24 154,077.92 being the grand total of $ 440,694.00 transferred to Article 8, Item 28, consolidated appropriation for repairs/ improvements to the Bear Hill/Sutton Hill Storage Tanks, or to take any other action relative thereto. MAJORITY VOTE to reject Article 4, as printed in the warrant. 126 '1995 Annual Report ARTICLE 5--ACQUISITION OF LAND AND BUILDINGS ON OSGOOD HILL. To see if the Term will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow under the pro- visions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Sections 7 (2) and (3) $4,900,000.00, to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen for the purpose of acquiring by purchase or eminent domain or other- wise, a parcel of land and existing buildings thereon, generally known as the Boston University Conference Center located on Osgood Hill within the Town of North Andover, all as more fully described below: A certain tract of land with buildings thereon situated on the Easterly side of Osgood Street in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts and shown as parcel "A" on"plan of a portion ofthe land of Trustees u/w Nathaniel Stevens located in North Andover, with said Deeds, bounded and described as follows: Beginning on the Easterly side of said Osgood Street on land now or formerly of Saltonstall and atthe South- west comer of the premises hereby conveyed and thence running in Northerly courses by Osgood Street to la~d of Greenwood; thence by the Greenwood land and a wall southeasterly 395 feet; thence more easterly by the wall 440 feet; thence southeasterly again 135 feet to the end of the wall in the water of the lake and on the same course in the water 180 feet to the end of another wall also in the water; thence following the wall and the shore and then the wall again southerly and southwesterly across a small bay to the shore of the lake (the water so farmed being the artificial flowage of the lake); thence northeasterly, southeasterly, and southerly by the shore of the lake to a monument bythe shore; thence southwesterly in a straight line 1879.36 feet to the northerly comer of parcel "B", as shown on said plan; thence southwesterly, more westerly, 600 feet by said parcel "B"to a stake; thence southeasterly by said parcel "B" 160 feet to the northerly comer of land now or formerly of said Saltonstall; thence southwesterly by said Saltonstall land 311.90 feet to parcel "C", as shown on said plan; thence no/thefly by said parcel "C" 42~75 feet; thence southwesterly by the same 60 feet; thence southeasterly by the same 45.45 feet; thence southwesterly 117.5 feet to Osgood Street and the point begin- ning. Also including all Grantor's rights in any land under the waters of the lake adjoining the above described premises so far as Grantor's title extends. Containing 153.15 acres, more or less, and being a portion of the premises conveyed to Nathaniel Stevens by Sam D. Stevens et al dated April 17, 1908 in said Deeds in Book 262, Page 6. Together with the right to maintain the town water pipes through other lands of Abbot Stevens and Horace N. Stevens, Jr., as Trustees under the will of Nathaniel Stevens, dated December 26, 1952 and recorded with said Deeds in Book 771, Page 178 (the Trustees ofNathaniel Steven's Estate') and through lands of Abbott Stevens as the same are laid and used. Reserving to the Trustees ofNathaniel Steven's Estate a fight and easement over, through and under a right of way 40 feet in width through its entire length along and adjacent to the entire Southerly boundary of the herein described premises from the lake to Osgood Street with the fight to lay and maintain water pipes and electricity lines along said tight of way and with the fight to use said way for ail purposes for which such ways are com- monly used in said North Andover. And further to anthotize the Board of Selectmen to enter into an agreement regarding said property permitting the disposition of a portion of said property representing not more than the amount necessary to permit the construction of thirty residential units, such disposition and acreage subject to final approval by the Board of Selectmen, provided however, that substantially all funds realized from the disposition of such property shall be applied to retire any outstanding debt related to the acquisition of the property described herein or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectman Town of North Andover 127 VOTED that the Town authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquire by purchase the parcel of land and existing buildings thereon as described within the article that the town appropriate the total sum of $ 4,900,000 for said acquisition and to provide the neccssa~ appropriation, the Trea- surer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow $4,900,000 under chapter 44, sections 7 (2) and (3); and fiather, that in the event any part of the property described herein is sold by the town substantially all funds realized from the disposition of such propeay shall be applied to retire any outstanding principal related to the acquisition ofthe propexty described therein; and further that the undeveloped land be maintained for public uses, that all practical efforts will be made to preserv6 the historic structures on the site, and finally that any plans to alter these uses be approved by vote of Town Meeting. VOTE: YES 904 NO 22 ARTICLE 6 ACQUISITION OF OSGOOD HILL/BOSTON UNIVERSITY CONFERENCE CENTER SITE. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, borrow under the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 7 (2) and (3) or transfer from available funds $ 4,900,000.00 to be expended under the direction of the board of selectmen for the purpose of acquiring by, gift, by purchase, by grant, by eminent domain, or otherwise, a parcel of land within the Town of North Andover known as the Osgood Hill/Boston University Conference Center, a parcel of land containing approximately 153 acres, all as more fiflly described below: A certain tract of land with buildings thereon situated on the Easterly side of Osgood Street in North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts and shown as parcel "A" on '~lan of a portion of the land of Trustees u/w Nathaniel Stevens located in North Andover, with said Beeds, bounded and described as follows: Beginning on the Easterly side of said Osgood Street on land now or formerly of Saltonstall and atthe South- west comer of the premises hereby conveyed and thence running in Northerly courses by Osgood Street to land of Greenwood; thence by the Greenwood land and a wall southeasterly 395 feet; thence more easterly by the wall 440 feet; thence southeasterly again 135 feet to the end of the wall in the water of the lake and on the same course in the water 180 feet to the end of another wall also in the water; thence following the wall and the shore and then the wall again southerly and southwesterly across a small bay to the shore of the lake (the water so far named being the artificial flowage of the lake); thence northeasterly, southeasterly, and southerly by the shore of the lake to a monument by the shore; thence southwesterly in a straight line 1879.36 feet to the northerly comer of parcel "B", as shown on said plan; thence southwesterly, more westerly, 600 feet by said parcel "B" to a stake; thence southeasterly by said parcel "B" 160 feet to the northerly comer of land now or formerly of said Saltonstall; thence southwesterly by said Saltonstall land 311.90 feet to parcel "C", as shown on said plan; thence northerly by said parcel "C" 42.75 feet; thence southwesterly by the same 60 feet; thence southeasterly by the same 45.45 feet; thence southwesterly 117.5 feet to Osgood Street and the point begin- ning. Also including all Grantor's rights in any land under the waters of the lake adjoining the above described premises so far as Grantor's tire extends. Containing 153.15 acres, more or less, and being a portion of the premises conveyed to Nathaniel Stevens by Sam D. Stevens et al dated April 17, 1908 in said Deeds in Book 262, Page 6. Together with the right to maintain the town water pipes through other lands of Abbot Stevens and Horace N. Stevens, Jr., as Trustees under the will of Nathaniel Stevens, dated December 26, 1952 and recorded with said Deeds in Book 771, Page 178 (the Trustees ofNathaniel Steven's Estate') and through lands of Abbott Stevens as the same are laid and used. Reserving to the Trustees ofNathaniel Steven's Estate a right and easement over, through and under a right of · 128 1995 Annual Report Reserving to the Trustees ofNathaniel Steven's Estate a right and easement over, through and under a right of way 40 feet in width through its entire length along and adjacent to the entire Southerly boundm-y of the heroin described premises from the lake to Osgood Street with the right to lay and maintain water pipes and electricity lines along said tight of way and with the right to use said way for all purposes for which such ways are com- monly used in said North Andover. Said site is to be used for municipal purposes as approved by the Board of Selectmen. Petition of Charles Lessard & others. UNANIMOUS VOTE to take no action. ARTICLE 7--AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE BOSTON UNIVERSITY CONFERENCE CENTER. To see if the Town will vote authorize the Board of Selectmen to operate and maintain the facility known as the Boston University Conference Center, to establish a legal entity through which all aspects of facility operations and maintenance would be conducted, including but not limited to the leasing or sale of such facility; and that in order to operate and maintain said facility, the Board of Selectmen be authorized to expend funds for this propose, the source of said funds being the revenue received by the conference center for services rendered, and to aceept the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 53F 1/2; andto take any other action relative thereto. MAJORITY VOTE to approve Article 7, as printed in the warrant. ATTEST: Atme copy Joyee A. Bradshaw, Town Clerk Town of North Andover 129 Town of North Andover, Massachusetts Annual Town Meeting--May 1,1995 COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS ESSEX, SS. To either of the Constables of the Town of North Andover: GREETINGS: In the nane ofthe Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and in compliance with Chapter 39 of the General Laws, as amended, and our North Andover Town Bylaws and requirements of the Town Chatter, you are hereby directed to notify and warn the inhabitants of the Town of North Andover who are qualified to vote in Town affairs to meet at the North Andover High School Field House on Monday, May 1, 1995, at 7:00 P.M. then and there to act upon the following articles. The meeting was called to order by Town Moderator Charles A. Salisbury at 7:00 P.M, Checklists were used at the entrance and showed 905 voters admitted to the meeting. The meeting was adjourned on Monday, May 1, 1995 at 10:24 The meeting reconvened on Tuesday, May 2, 1995 at the North Andover High School Fieldhouse with 634 voters present to open the meeting. The meeting adjourned at 10:35 The meeting reconvened on Tuesday, May 9, 1995 at 7:21 P.~. at the North Andover Middle School with no quorum present to open the meeting. A quorum of 226 voters reconvened the meeting at 8:09 P.M. The meeting adjourned at 9:25 P.M. The meeting reconvened on Monday, May 15, 1995 at the North Andover Middle School at 7:50 r.~. without a quorum. A quorum count was called with 190 voters present. The needed quorum count being 225 voters, the meeting operated under roles of'~No Quorum." The meeting proceeded without a quorum with a vote to adjourn at 8:20 r.M. Meeting reconvened at 8:35 P.M. with to quorum present. The meeting adjourned at 9:30 r.~. The meeting reconvened on Tuesday, May 23, 1995 at 7:15 r.u. atthe North Pmdover Middle School with a quorum of 257 registered voters present to open the meeting. The meeting dissolved at 9:10 P.M. ARTICLE 1--ANNUAL TOWN ELECTION. To elect one Selectman for three years, one member of the School Committee for three years, and one mem- ber of the North Andover Housing Authority for five years. All the candidates above were voted for on one ballot on March 6, 1995. The polls were open from 7:00 A.~t. until 8:00 r.~. Town Clerk, Joyce A. Bradshaw declared the successful candidates to be as follows: Kevin P. Foley David I. Carney Williara P. McEvoy Selectman for Three Years School Committee for Three Years North Andover Housing Authority for Five Yeats No Action Required. 130 1995 Annual Report ARTICLE 2~REPORT OF RECEIPTS AND EXPENDITURES. To see if the Town will vote to accept the reports of receipts and expenditures as presented by the Selectmen in the 1994 Annual Town Report. Board of Selectmen VOTED Unanimously to adopt Article 2, as printed in the warrant ARTICLE 3 COMPENSATION OF ELECTED OFFICIALS. To see if the Town will vote to fix the salary and compensation of the elected officers of the Town, as provided by Section 108 of Chapter 41 of the Massachusetts General Laws as follows; orto take any other action rela- t_ive thereto: Board of Selectmen/Licensing Commissioners, per annum $2,000 Chairman, Board of Selectmen, per annum $300 School Committee, per annum $2,000 Chairman, School Committee, per annum $300 Moderator: For Annual Town Meeting $100 For each Special Town Meeting $50 Board of Selectmen VOTED By Majority Vote to adopt Article 3 as printed in the wanm~t. ARTICLE 4~REPORT OF SPECIAL COMMITTEES TO TOWN MEETING. To see if the Town will vote to accept the reports of any special appointed committees or to take any other action relative thereto. A. Report of the Strategic Planning Committee. B. Report of the Osgood Hill Study Committee. Board of Selectmen VOTED unanimously to adopt Article 4, as printed in the warrant. ARTICLE 5~COMMITTEE TO STUDY ANNUAL REPORT AND USE OF ELECTRONIC BULLETIN BOARD(S) TO PROVIDE INFORMATION TO CITIZENS OF NORTH ANDOVER. To see if the Town will vote to extend the time within which the committee shall make its report, under the provisions of Article 46, as voted at the Annual Town MeeqJng of May, 1994, until the May, 1996, Annual Town Meeting. Robert Ercolini and Others VOTED unanimously to adopt Article 5, as printed in the warrant Town of North Anclover 131 ARTICLE 6~AUTHORIZATION TO TRANSFER UNEXPENDED FUNDs. To see if the Town will vote to transfer unexpended balances of various articles to supplement other previously appropriated articles or accounts. Director of Finance & Administration VOTED unanimously to Take No Action. ARTICLE 7--FISCAL YEAR 1995 BUDGET TRANSFERS. To see what sums the Town will vote to transfer into various line items of the Fiscal Year 1995 operating bud- get from other line items of said budget, as follows: Transfer From: General Government - Total Personnel Service Interest on Shoat-Term Debt Being the sum of Transfer To: General Government - Total Expenses Public Safety - Total Personnel Services Division of Public Works - Total Expenses Reserve Fund (ATM 5/94, Article #13) Being the sum of $80,000 $86,000 $166,000 $12,500 $67,500 $59,000 $27,000 $166,000 Or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen VOTED unanimously to adopt Article 5, as printed in the wanant. ART1CLE 8 GENERAL APPROPRIATION ARTICLE FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996. To see what action the Town will take, as to the budget recommendations of the Finance Committee for the fiscal year beginning July 1, 1995, and ending June 30, 1996; or to take any other action relative thereto. GENERAL GOVERNMENT FY94 FY95 FY96 FY96 Actual Budget Board of Finance Selectmen Committee R~commends Recommends Total Personnel Services 1,332,247.52 1,649,260.00 1,656,891.00 1,656,891.00 Total Expenses 645,073.94 698,974.00 656,574.00 656,574.00 Less Offsets (18,254.00) (19,643.00) (21,935.00) (21,935.00) :~ '~. ~ , ~y'. , s~> .... ~,.,~4~3:.:~.. -:: ...... -.. 132 1995 Annual Report PUBLIC SAFETY FY94 FY95 FY96 FY96 Actual Budget Board of Finance Selectmen Committee Recommends Recommends Total Personnel Services 3,672,385.62 3,781,331.00 3,899,689.00 3,899,689.00 Total Expenses 317,223.77 352,507.00 343,385.00 343,385.00 EDUCATION FY94 FY95 FY96 FY96 Board of Finance Selectmen Committee Actual Budget Recommends Recommends N. Am)ow~ PwL~C SchooLs Personnel Services Expenses Less PL874 Subtotal REGIONAL VOCATIONAL SCHOOL Other Expenses 12,256,984.62 13,401,731.00 13,827,026.00 13,827,026.00 3,472,676.70 3,696,197.00 4,268,802.00 4,268,802.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 0.00 15,729,661.32 17,097,928.00 18,095,828.00 18,095,828.00 107,889.00 105,879.00 203,879.00 203,879.00 . .. > ..... ,~.....:..~..~.~...:.:.:.:.:g:o.~ ..... ... .. >~ .. ~.> . ~,,. >....~..~., .> . Notes: North Andover Public Schools Departmental Request: (Charter requirement) Total Personnel Services 14,179,629.00 Total Expenses 4,268,802.00 Total - Request 18,448,431.00 DIV. OF PUBLIC WORKS FY94 FY95 FY96 FY96 Board of Finance Selectmen Committee Actual Budget Recommends Recommends Total Personnel Services Total Expenses Less Offsets 1,363,375.87 1,401,832.00 1,431,337.00 1,431,337.00 2,587,598.13 2,726,844.00 2,847,554.00 2,847,554.00 (101,682.33) (139,000.00) (139,000.00) (139,000.00) Town of North Andover 133 FIXED EXPENSES FY94 FY95 FY96 FY96 Actual Budget Board of Finance Selectmen Committee Recommends Recommends Retirement Group Insurance Debt Service-Principal Interest on Long Term Debt Interest on Short Term Debt Bond Issue Expense Liability Insurance 1,071,199.00 1,036,256.00 1,121,777.00 1,121,777.00 1,986,677.57 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 2,000,000.00 2,040,000.00 1,495,000.00 1,968,225.00 1,968,225.00 1,327,292.50 1,185,830.00 1,404,265.00 1,404,265.00 141,045.87 487,859.00 959,819.00 959,819.00 0.00 70,000.00 70,000.00 70,000.00 368,985.00 334,000.00 334,000.00 334,000.00 GRAND TOTAL FY94 FY95 F¥96 FY96 Board of Finance Selectmen Committee Actual Budget Recommends Recommends Total Personnel Services Total Expenses Less offsets Less PL874 21,682,870.20 11,007,784.91 (119,936.33) 23,270,410.00 11,153,090.00 (158,643.00) 23,936,720.00 13,056,503.00 (160,935.00) 23,936,72O.O0 13,056,503.00 (160,935.00) Board of Selectmen VOTED unanimously to adopt Article 8 as printed in the warrant by to accept the recommendation of the Finance Committee under the column rifled 'TY96 FINANCE COMMITIEE RECOMMENDS" to raise and appropriate $36,811,990 andto transfer $20,298 t~orn ARTICLE 8 of the 1994 Annllal Town Meeting, line rifled 'GENERAL GOVERNMENT- TOTAL PERSONNEL SERVICES" fo~ atoml appropriation of $36,832,288. 134 1995 Annual Report ARTICLE 9~SUPPLEMENTAL BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996. To see if the Town ~vill vote to raise and appropriate a sum of money to supplement the monies appropriated under Article 8 of this 1995 Annual Town Meeting (General Appropriation Article) as follows; School Depart- ment - Personnel Services in the amount of $353,000; General Government - Personnel Services in the amount of $102,500; General Government- Other Expenses in the amount of $33,075; Public Safety - Personnel Ser- vices in the amount of $32,925; Division of Public Works - Personnel Services in the amount of $34,000; Divi- sion of Public Works - Other Expenses in the amount of $20,000; which sums in the total amount of $575,500 shall be contingent upon the approval by the voters of a general override of Proposition 2 1/2, so-called, or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen VOTED to adopt Article 9, as printed in the warrant. VOTE: YES 606 NO 123 ARTICLE 10---ESTABLISHMENT OF A FACILITIES ACQUISITIONS/DEBT SERVICE RE- SERVE FUND. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000,000.00 or any other sum, which said sum shall be contingent upon the approval of the voters of a general override of Proposition 2 1/2, so-called, for the establishment ora Facilities Acquisitions/Debt Service Reserve Fund. Said fund is established in order to provide funding, within the tax levy, for debt service or acquisition costs directly associated with design, reno- ration, new construction and equipping from time to time to meet the needs of municipal facilities, as autho- rized by Town Meeting; and further, to authorize the Board of Sele~imen to petition the legislature to establish this fund, if necessary, as a permanent and restricted reserve fund and to provide for annual additions thereto (appropriations) in the amount of the aforementioned override amount plus 2 1/2 % cumulative annual incre- ments thereon or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen VOTED by Majority Vote for the Town to raise and appropriate the sum of $2,000,000.00 or any other sum, which said sum shall be contingent upon the approval of the voters of a general override of Preposition 2 1/2, so called, for the establishment of a Facilities Acquisitions/Department Service Reserve Fund. Said fund is established in order to provide funding, within the tax levy, for debt service or acquisition costs directly as- sociated with design, renovation, new construction and equipping from time to time to meet the needs of municipal facilities, as authorized by Town Meeting, provided that the approval of any new project to be financed from this fund shall require a 2/3rds vote; and further, to authorize the Board of Selectmen to pe- tition the legislature to establish this fund, as a permanent and restricted reserve fund and to provide for annual additions thereto (appropriations) in the amount of the aforementioned override amount plus 2 1/2% cumulative annual increments thereon. The interest earned on fund balance will remain in the account. The Finance Director shall provide annually a detailed financial analysis of the said fund. Meeting adjourned at 10:24 P.M. to reconvene May 2, 1995 at the North Andover High School Fieldhouse. Town of North Andover 135 ARTICLE Il--CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN APPROPRIATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1996. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from availabule funds, or borrow under the pm- visions of the Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, the following sums of money or any other sum for the purposes listed below: Department Board of Finance Project Department Selectmen Committee Description Request Recommend Recommend C.I.P. OP~P. AT~OSS Police Department 1. Mobile Computer Terminals 116,000 0 0 2. Operational Equipment 62,623 41,000 41,000 3. Interactive Firearms Training 50,400 0 0 4. Portable Radios 38,824 0 0 Subtotal Police $267,847 $41,000 $41,000 Fire Department 5. Replace Ambulance 100,000 100,000 100,000 6. 4-Wheel Drive Vehicle 23,000 0 0 Subtotal Fire $123,000 $100,000 $100,000 Technology 7. System Hardware/Software-School 8. System Hardware/Software-Municipal Subtotal Technology Public Works 526,473 526,473 526,473 325,000 296,000 296,000 $851,473 $822,473 $822,473 9. PublicWodts Equipment 209,000 10. Road Improvement Progranl 250,000 11. Sidewalks/ADA Crossways 200,000 12. Water Main Rehab 750,000 13. Engineering-Subsequent Yr Water Pro 35,000 14. GAC Filter Replacement 90,000 15. Variable Freq. Pump Drive (WTP) 41,000 16. Raw Water Wet Well-Well Access 10,000 17. N. Main Street Relief- Sewer 700,000 18. Sewer System Ext. Phase 3 GPR 1,500,000 19. Sewer System Improvements Fl 500,000 20. Pumping Station Improvements 30,000 Subtotal Public Works $4,315,000 159,000 159,000 0 0 200,000 200,000 750,000 750,000 35,000 35,000 50,000 50,000 41,000 41,000 10,000 10,000 700,000 700,000 0 0 0 0 30,000 30,000 $1,975,000 $1,975,000 '136 1995 Annual Report Department Project Description Board of Finance Department Selectmen Committee Request Recommend Recommend Planning and Community Services 22. 4-Wheel Drive Vehicle 20,000 0 0 23. Open Space Acquisition 20,000 10,000 10,000 Subtotal Planning & Comm. Dev. $40,000 $10,000 $10,000 Administration and Finance 24. Town Cleric - Voting Machines Total Operations C.I.P. FACILITmS School Department 25. ADA Compliance 26. Replace Windows - Frankhn School 27. LowerCeilings/Replace Lites-Thmsn 28. Parking Lots - (Atk, Frkln, Thmsn) 29. Replace Switchboard Breakers HS 30. Complete Roof Replacement - HS 31. Repair/Refinish HS-Fieldhouse Floor 32. Replace Lockers-HS (Phase 2) 33. Corrective Drainage/Repaying at HS Subtotal-Public Works Public Works 34,800 42,000 42,000 $34,800 $42,000 $42,000 $5,632,120 $2,990,473 $2,990,473 213 100 137 500 14 800 81 000 22 000 202 500 26 000 47 000 37000 $780 )00 213,100 213,100 137,500 137,500 14,800 14,800 0 0 22,000 22,000 202,500 202,500 26,000 26,000 47,000 47,000 37,000 37,000 $699,900 $699,900 34. Building - Cyr Recreation Area 100,000 100,000 100,000 35. Dog Pound - Cyr Recycle Center 10,000 10,000 10,000 36. Playfields- Town-wide 91,500 91,500 91,500 Subtotal-Public Works $201,500 $201,500 $201,500 Total - Facilities $982,400 $901,400 $901,400 $6,614,520 $3,891,873 $3,891,873 GRAND TOTAL - C.I.P. VOTED unanimouslyto adopt Article 11 as follows: VOTED May 2, 1995 That $3,891,873 be appropriated to fund the items listed under the column, '*Board of Selectmen Recommend"; and that to meet this appropriation, the following sums shall be provided from the following sources. Town of North Andover 157 (A) $58,800 shall be transferred as follows in order to fired Items 2 (for $22,000), 27 and 29: ATM ART#/ITEM DESCRIPTION AMOUNT 5/90 9/24 Kittredge School Roof 19,320.85 5/93 7/4 Town Clerk Computer System 7,929.00 5/91 12/22 Fuel Storage 3,860.70 5/88 6/1 Fire Station Study 8,326.80 5/90 9/10 Police Communications 75.00 5/91 12/5 Police Communications 258.52 5/92 8/I Central Dispatch 2,316.16 5/92 8/4 Police Communications 1,334.35 5/92 8/6 Fire Exhaust 1,435.50 5/92 8/8 Fire Radio 794.74 5/92 8/25 DPW Trucks 16.97 5/93 7/30 DPW Trucks 1,785.00 5/94 9/21 Building Inspector Auto 836.00 5/94 9/20 Council on Aging Van 347.00 5/94 8 Public Safety - Other Expenses 10,163.41 (B) That $256,000 shall be raised by taxation to provide the balance needed to fully fund Item #2 (in the mount of $19,000) and to fund Items #9, 23, 24, and 31, subject to an affirmative vote to override Proposition 2 1/2 (G.L. Chapter 59, Section 2lC[gl in the amount of $256,000; (C) That to find Item #5 $100,000 shall be transferred from Ambulance Replacement Fund; (D) That to fund Items #7, 8, 11, 25, 26, 30, 32, 33, 34, 35, and 36 the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to borrow $1,861,073 under Chapter 44 of the General Laws subject to an affirmative vote to override Proposition 2 1/2 (G.L. Chapter 59, Section 21Cig]); (E) That to fund Items 12, 13, 15, 16, 17, and 20, the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen is autho- rized to borrow $1,556,000 under Chapter 44, of the General Laws, and (F) That to fund Item 14, $50,000 shall be funded by taxation. ARTICLE 12~AUTHORIZATION TO RECONSTRUCT, REMODEL, AND CONSTRUCT ADDITIONS TO THE NORTH ANDOVER MIDDLE SCHOOL. To see ifthe Town will vote to raise and appropriate, the sum of$17,973,000 or any other sum to be expended under the direction &the School Building Committee for the purpose of reconstructing, remodeling and con- stmcfing additions to the North Andover Middle School, including any necessary designer services related thereto, including the preparation of plans and specifications, and the purchasing of equipment and furnishing therefor; and that the School Building Committee be required to retain the services of a qualified construction manager to oversee the project; and to determine whether this appropriation shall be raised by borrowing or otherwise; to replace and supersede the $260,715 borrowing authorization for planning purposes voted under Article 9 at the 1994 Annual Town Meeting, and the $239,285 transfer voted under Article 32 at that meeting; and to au- thorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the General Court for an act authorizing interest on the borrowing to be capitalized during construction, if necessary; or to take any action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen School Committee Finance Committee VOTED that the sum of $17,973,000 is appropriated to be expanded under the direction of the School Building Committee for the purpose of reconstructing, remodeling and constructing additions to the North Andover Middle School, including any necessary design services, preparation of plans and specifications, and the 158 1995 Annual Report purchasing of equipment and furnishing thereof, and that the School Building Committee be required to re- tain the services of a qualified construction manager to oversee the project; that to meet this appropriation, the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen is authorized to borrow $17,973,000 under Chapter 44 of the General Laws of Chapter 645 oftbe Acts of 1948,as amended, such authorization to replace and super- sede the $260,715 borrowing authorization for planning purposes voted under Article 9, Item #29, at the 1994 3amual Town Meeting, and the $239,285 transfer voted under Article 32 at that meeting; and that the Board of Selectmen is authorized to petition the General Court for an Act authorizing interest on the bor- rowing during construction to be capitalized. In any event the Board of Selectmen shall be required to present a financial plan, within the existing budget to build this school, no later than May 1996. VOTE: YES 415 NO5 Voted May 2, 1995 ARTICLE 13. RENOVATION/ADDITION OF MIDDLE SCHOOL - APPROPRIATION OF $17,973,000 BY CITIZEN'S PETITION To see if the Town wild vote to raise by taxation, by transfer of available funds, by borrowing, or by any com- bination of the foregoing and appropriate $17,973,000 or any other sum, to be expended under the direction of the School Building Committee for the purpose of reconstructing, remodeling, and constructing additions to the North Andover Middle School including; any necessary design services related thereto, including the prepara- tion of plans and specifications; the purchasing of equipment and furnishings, therefor; and the retaining the services of a qualified construction manager to oversee the project, or to take any other action related thereto. Barbara Hagexty and Others VOTED unanimously to take no action. Voted May2, 1995. ARTICLE 14~ACQUISITION FOR A YOUTH CENTER FACILITY. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer fxom available funds, or borrow under the pro- visions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, the sum of $450,000 or any other sum for the purpose of acquiring a building and land located at 400 Osgnod Street to be used as a Youth Center facility; to authorize the Town Manager with the approval of the Board of Selectmen to enter any contract or to take any other action necessary to carry out the purpose of this project, and to authorize the Town Manager or his designee to apply for and expend any federal or state grants, accept donations or other assistance for this project; and to determine whether this appropriation shall be raised by borrowing or otherwise; and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the General Court for an act authorizing interest on the borrowing to be capitalized during construction, if necessary; or to take any action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen VOTED that the sum of $450,000 is appropriated for the purpose of acquiring a building and land located at 400 Osgood Street to be used as a Youth Center Facility; that to meet this appropriation the Treasurer with the approval of the Selectmen is authorized to borrow $450,000 under General Laws, Chapter 44, §7(3); that the Town Manager with the approval of the Board of Selechnen is authorized to enter any contract or to take any other action necessary to carry out the purpose of this project, that the Town Manager or his designee is authorized to apply for and expend any federal or state grants, accept donations or other assis- tance for this project provided that this amount of the borrowing be reduced by the amount of such funds received; and that the Board of Selectmen is authorized to petition the General Court for an act authorizing interest on the borrowing during consh uetion to be capitalized. VOTE: YES 325 NO 20 Voted May 2, 1995 Town of North Andover 139 ARTICLE 15~RENOVATION AND CONSTRUCTION FOR A YOUTH CENTER FACILITY. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow under the pro- visions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, the sum of $1,500,000.00 or any other sum for the pur- pose of necessary designer services, renovations of and reconstruction to an existing building to be used as a Youth Center facility, including the purchasing of equipment and furnishings therefore; to authorize the Town Manager with the approval of the Board of Selectmen to enter any contract or to take any other action neces- sary to carry out the purpose of this project, and that the Town Manager be required to retain the services of a qualified construction manager to oversee the project, and to authorize the Town Manager or his desiglaee to apply for and expend any federal or state grants, accept donations or other assistance for this project; and to determine whether this appropriation shall be raised by borrowing or otherwise; and to authorize the Board of Selectmen to petition the General Court for an act authorizing interest on the borrowing to be capitalized during construction, if necessary; provided, however, that no debt shall be incurred under this vote until the Town votes to exempt from the limitations on total taxes imposed by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Sec- tion 21C (Proposition 2 1/2) amounts required to pay the principal of and interest on debt incurred under this vote, said exemption to apply to those principal and interest payments less any receipt of any donations, federal and state grants, if any; or to take any action relative thereto. Boant of Selectmen VOTED That the sum of $1,500,000 is appropriated for the purpose of necessary design services, renova- tions, and reconstruction of an existing building to be used as Youth Center Facility, including the purchasing of equipment and furnishings therefor; that to meet the appropriation the Treasurer with the Approval of the Selectmen is authorized to borrow $1,500,000 under General Laws, Chapter 44 Section 7(3A);that the Town Manager with the approval of the Board of Selectmen is authorized to enter any contract or to take any other action necessary to carry out the purpose of this project; that the Town Manager or his designee is authorized to apply for and expend any federal or state grants, accept donations or other assistance project; that the Board of Selectmen is authorized to petition the General Court for an act authorizing interest on the borrowing during construction to be capitalized; provided, however, that no debt shall be incurred under this vote until the Town votes to exempt from the limitations on total taxes imposed by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Section 21C (Proposition 2 1/2) amounts required to pay the principal of and interest on debt incurred under this vote, said exemption to apply to those principal and interest payments less receipt of donations, federal and state grants, if any. VOTE: YES 276 NO 40 Voted May 2, 1995 ARTICLE 16 CONSTRUCTION OF A FIRE STATION. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate, transfer from available funds, or borrow under the pro- visions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, the sum of $1,070,000.00 or any other sum to be expended under the direction of the Town Manager with the approval of the Board of Selectmen for the purpose of constructing and equipping of a Fire Station, on Osgood Street, to replace the existing Fire Station located on Main Street, including any necessm3, designer setwices related thereto, including the preparation of plans and specifications; and to authorize the Town Manager to enter into any contracts or to take any other action nec- essary to carry out the purpose of this project, and that the Town Manager be required to retain the services of a qualified constmcXion manager to oversee the project, and to authorize the Town Manager or his designee to apply for and expend any federal or state grants or other assistance for this project, and to determine whether this appropriation shall be raised by borrowing or otherwise; to replace and supersede the $270,000 borrowing authorization voted under Article 9 at the 1994 Annual Town Meeting; and to authorize the Board of Select- mento petition the General Court foran act authorizing interest on the borrowing to be capitalized during con- stmcfion, if necessary; provided, however, that no debt shall be incurred under this vote until the Town votes to 140 1995 Annual Report exempt from the limitations on total taxes imposed by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 59, Section 21C (Proposition 2 1/2) amounts required to pay the principal of and interest on debt incurred under this vote, said exemption to apply to those principal and interest payments less any receipt of any federal and state grants and other assistance, if any, or to take any action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen VOTED to defeat Article 16. Voted May 2, 1995 Meeting adjourned at 10:35 r.M. to reconvene May 9, 1995 at the North Andover Middle School. ARTICLE 17. AUTHORIZATION TO FUND REPAIRS TO BEAR HILL AND SUTTON HILL STORAGE TANKS BY A TRANSFER OF FUNDS FROM OTHER AVAILABLE UNEXPENDED FUNDS To see if the Town will vote to transfer $95,888.00 to Article 8, Item 28 (Bear Hill Storage Tanks) and to trans- fer $94,065.00 to Article 8, Item 29, (Sutton Hill Storage Tanks) of the 1992 Annual Town Meeting, from the unexpended balances of: 1987 Annual Town Meeting, Article 36, Water Main 1991 Annual Town Meeting, Article 12, Section 27, Water Mains 1992 Annual Town meeting, A~de 8, Section 31, Phase 2 Sewer - Great Pond Road $110,043.52 25,OOO.OO 54,909.48 being a sum total of $189,953; otto take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen VOTED unanimously to adopt Article 17, as printed in the warrant. Voted May 9, 1995 Town Moderator Charles A. Salisbury removed himself as Moderator at 8:15 r.~t James Lafond pre- sided as Acting Town Moderator for Article 18. ARTICLE 18 LEASE AGREEMENT FOR USE AND OCCUPANCY OF THE TEXTILE MU- SEUM FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICES. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Manager, with the approval of the Board of Seleetmen, to enter into a lease or in the alternative, a lease with a purchase option agreement, which option shall only be exercised with the approval of Town Meeting, for a term in excess of three years for the purpose of leasing approximately 24,000 square feet of office space for use, as Town Hall Administrative Offices; or take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen Town of North Andover 141 VOTED to authorize the Town Manager, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to enter into a lease or in the alternative, alease with a purchase option agreement, which option shall only be exercised with the approval of Town Meeting, for a term in excess of three years for the purpose of leasing approximately 24,000 square feet of office space for use, as Town Hall Administrative offices; or take any other action relative thereto. This lease/purchase option agreement will be conditional on the creation and implementation by the Direc- tor of Planning and Community Senrices, with the approval of the Board of Selectman, ora viable plan for an alternative use of the existing Town Hall building. In addition, upon the effective moving date, the Dh'ec- tot of Finance will establish a satellite office or other suitable arrangement in the down town area for the purpose of collecting all municipal fees. Board of Selectmen VOTED to adopt the Article as amended above. VOTE: YES 120 NO 58 Voted May 9, 1995 James Lafond presided as Acting Moderator for Article 19. ARTICLE 19--AMEND APPROPRIATION FOR TOWN HALL RENOVATION FUNDS TO AUTHORIZE RENOVATION OF THE TEXTILE MUSEUM FOR MUNICIPAL OFFICES. To see if the Town will voteto amend the vote of Article 9, Item 30, ofthe May 2, 1994, Annual Town Meeting in the sum of $500,000 for the purpose of an Addition/Renovation to Town Hall (including design and equip- ping) by amending the purpose of the appropriation to be, as follows: That sum of $500,000 be expended under the direction of the Town Manager, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, for the purpose of renovating, equipping, and furnishing the existing Town Hall on Main Street or the Museum of American Textile History building on Massachusetts Avenue., in order to use and occupy ei- ther location for Town Hall offices, or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen Majority Vote wastaken to amend the ardcle by adding alter "equipping, and furnishing" the phrase '~he existing Town Hall on Main Street or"; and additionally, to delete the word "said" and insert in its place "either." Voted May 23, 1995 142 1995 Annual Report ARTICLE 20 AMEND SOURCE OF FUNDING ON CAPITAL IMPROVEMENTS PLAN APPROPRIATION FOR FISCAL YEAR 1995. To see if the Town will vote to amend the vote of Article 9 of the May 2, 1994, Annual Town Meeting by deleting the following from the bonding authorization: Item 8, Public Works Equipment Item 20, Council on Aging 12 Passenger Van $216,500 23,000; and by reducing the authorization to borrow from $6,504,815 to $6,265,315 and adding after "Massachusetts General Laws" the following: "and to transfer the sum of $239,500 from the Capital Improvements Reserve Fund to provide for the funding for Items 8 and 20." Board of Selectmen VOTED unanimously to adopt Article 20, as printed in the warrant. Voted May 15, 1995 ARTICLE 21--AMEND AUTHORIZATION TO BORROW - VARIOUS ARTICLES. To see if the Town will vote to reduce authorizations to borrow as originally voted under various articles and currently unissued, said authorization to borrow under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 44, Section 7(3) to be ~educed in the amount of $29,600.00 orto take any action relative thereto. Director of Finance VOTED unanimously to reduce the authorization to borrow, as originally voted under Article 9, Item 13, of the 1994 Annual Town Meeting in the amount of $29,600 for the purpose of"Ozone System" repairs, by reducing the authorization in the amount of $29,600. Voted May 15, 1995 ARTICLE 22~AUTHORIZATION OF MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS CHAPTER 90 - HIGHWAY FUNDS. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate $608,648.00 for Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 90, Road Repairs, and to meet the funding of the Article, allow the Treasurer, with the approval of the Board of Select- men, to borrow $608,648.00 of Chapter 90, Highway Funds, in anticipation of State reimbursement under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 4, Section 6A. Board of Selectmen VOTED unanimously to appropriate $608,648 for MGL, Chapter 90 Road Repairs, and to meet the funding of the article, allow the Treasurer with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to borrow $608,648 in anticipation of State reimbursement under MGL Chapter 44, Section 6A. VOTED May 15, 1995 Town of North Andover 143 ARTICLE 23 RESERVE FUND. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate $75,000 to fund the Reserve Fund; otto take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen VOTED unanimously to raise and appropriate the amount of $50,000 and to transfer the amount of $25,000 from Article 13 of the 1994 Annual Town Meeting for atotal appropriation of $75,000. Voted May 15, 1995 ARTICLE 24 AUTHORIZATION TO APPLY FOR GRANTS FOR STEVENS MEMORIAL LIBRARY. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Trustees of the Stevens Memorial Library to apply for and accept any federal or state grants which may be available for the Library Addition/Renovation project, or take any other action relative thereto. Library Board of Trustees VOTED unanimously to adopt Article 24, as printed in the warrant. Voted May 15, 1995 ARTICLE 25~EXPENDITURE OF GRANT FUNDS. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Town Manager subject to the approval of the Board of Selectmen to apply for, accept and enter into contracts from time to time for the expenditure of any funds allotted to North Andover by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts or the U.S. Government under any State or Federal grant program; otto take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen VOTED unanimously to adopt Article 25, as printed in the warrant. Voted May 15, 1995 ARTICLE 26 WETLANDS FILING FEES ACCOUNT. To see if the Town will vote to appropriate a sum from the Wetlands Filing Fees Account to be used by the Conservation Commission in the performance of their duties under the Wetlands Protection Act. Conservation Commission VOTED unanimously to appropriate $15,234.80 from the Wetlands Filing Fees Account to be used by the Conservation Commission in the performance of their duties under the Wetlands Protection Act. Voted May 23, 1995 · 144 1995 Annual Report ARTICLE 27--AUTHORIZATION TO ENTER INTO INTERMUNICIPAL AGREEMENTS. To see if the Town will vote to authorize thc Board of Selectmen to enter into one or more Intermunicipal Agreements pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, § 4A, with other municipalities or districts for their use of the North Andover Fire Safely Trailer for the provision of Fire Prevention and Safety Educa- tion within such jurisdiction on such tenns and conditions, as the Selectmen deem to be inthe best interests of the Town. William V. Dolan, Fire Chief VOTED unanimously to adopt Article 27, as printed in the warrant. Voted May 15, 1995. ARTICLE 28 AUTHORIZATION TO ESTABLISH A REVOLVING FUND. To see if the Town will vote to authorize a revolving fund under Massachusetts General Law Chapter 44, Section 53 1/2, that may be spent by the Fire Chief without ftmher appropriation during FY 96 to pay salaries, expenses and contractual services required to nm an Intermunicipal Fire Prevention and Safety Program. The revolving fund is to be credited with all fees received during FY96 from other municipalities or districts using the pro- gram. The Fire Chief, with the approval of the Town Manager, may be authorized to expend from this fund up to $10,000.00 for directly related program costs during FY96. Board of Selectmen VOTED unanimously to adopt Article 289, as printed in the warrant. Voted May 15, 1995 ARTICLE 29--AUTHORIZATION TO OPERATE OSGOOD HILL CONFERENCE CENTER. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the usc of a revolving fund for fiscal year 1996, as established under Article 7 of the October 24, 1994, Special Town Meeting for the purposes of operating the Osgood Hill Con- ference Center, pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 44, Section 53E 1/2; and that no funds were collected or expended from said revolving fund during the period of October 24, 1994, to December 31, 1994; and further all receipts relating to the operation of the Conference Center including, but not limited to seminars, conferences, and functions, will be credited to the revolving fund; and that no expenditure be made from the revolving fund without the authorization of the Town Manager, and that the total expenditures charged to the revolving fund will not exceed $215,000 to include all directly related operating expenses, including sala- ties, goods and services, capital improvements, and other expenses in fiscal year 1996 or to take any other action relative thereto. Board of Selectmen VOTED unanimously to adopt Article 29, as printed in the warrant. Voted May 23, 1995 ARTICLE 30 SENIOR CITIZEN AND DISABLED HOMEOWNERS TAX RELIEF PROGRAM. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate or transfer from available funds, the sum of $10,000 to be added to funds previously appropriated under Article 8, as General Government - Total Expenses for the pur- pose of providing senior citizens and disabled homeowners with a real estate tax payment voucher program pursuant to an agreement to be formulated by the Council on Aging and approved by the Town Manager or to take any other action relaxed thereto. Board of Selectmen VOTED by Maj odty Vote to authorize the "Senior Citizen and Disabled Homeowners Tax Relief Program", to be administered by the Director of Elder Sendces with the approval of the Town Manager; and farther that the program be funded in the amount of$10,000; said funds to be provided from Pmicle 8, as previously voted. Voted May 23, 1995 ARTICLE 31--ACCEPTANCE OF MASSACHUSETTS GENERAL LAWS CHAPTER 30B, SECTION 12B REGARDING THE AWARDING OF CONTRACT EXCEEDING THREE YEARS. To see if the Town will vote, in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 30B, Section 12 B, to authorize the Town Manager in his capacity, as Chief Procurement Officer, with the approval of the Board of Selectmen, to solicit and award contracts exceeding three years, including renewal, extension or option, provided in each instance the longer term is determined to be in the best interest of the town. Board of Selectmen VOTED unanimously to adopt Article 31, as printed in the warrant. Voted May 15, 1995 ARTICLE 32~AMENDMENT OF PERSONNEL BYLAW. To' see if the Town will vote to adopt the following amendments to the Town of North Andover Personnel Bylaw, as previously adopted at the May, 1992, Annual Town Meeting and further amended at the May, 1993, and May, 1994, Annual Town Meetings. A. SECTION 2. DEFINmONS: * Delete the following definitions: Permanent Employee: An employee retained on a continuing basis in a permanent position. Permanent Employment: Employment for the Town, which has required or which is likely to require the services of an incumbent without interruption for a period of more than six calendar months, either on a full-time or part-time employment bash. B. SECTION 6. TERMINATION NOTICES: * Delete from Paragraph (A) in the second sentence the word "permanent" and replace with "full-time", so that the amended second sentence will read, as fol- lows: "After the probation period, the employee shall be considered a full-time employee of the Town." C. SECTION 10. COMPENSATION PLAN: * Amend Paragraph (D) to read, as follows: (D) An employee in continuous full-time of part-time employment shall be eligible to receive a merit in- crease, as follows: (1) After completion of six months at the minimum entrance rate. (2) Thereafter one year from the date of his or her previous increase. (3) The increase in rate which this increment represents must be recommended by the employee's department head and approved by the Town Manager. 146 1995 Annual Report (4) The increase shall be based on performance of the employee during the preceding six-month or twelve-month period and not solely on length of service. * Delete the following paragraphs: (E) An employee in continuous part-time employment shall be eligible to receive the increment between his or her present rote and the next higher step rate at such time as recommended by his or her de- partment head and approved by the Town Manager, not earlier than following the completion of six months at his or her entrance rate and not earlier than following the completion of one year at any higher rate. (H) An employee receiving a promotion to a vacant position or to a new position, as defined in Section 4 (C): "Classification Plan" shall, upon assignment resulting from such promotion, receive the rate in the compensation grade of the vacant ornew position next above his or her existing rote. If the re- sulting adjustment does not equal $100.00 for a position class assigned to Schedule B-I or $.05 for a position class assigned to Schedule D, the adjustment shall be to the second rate above the existing rate but within the compensation grade of the vacant or new position. (I) The employee receiving apromotion and adjustment in rate pursuant to the provisions of the preced- ing sub-section shall receive the next increment of his or her compensation grade effective following completion of six months at the rate resulting from the promotion. * Reletter the remaining paragraphs of Section 10 as "A through E". D. SECTION 12. POSITION CLASSES, WAGES, ETC.: * Delete The existing Schedule A and replace with the following amended schedule. SCHEDULE A - CLASSIFICATION OF POSITIONS BY DIVISION AND COMPENSATION GRADE/SCHEDULE D/VISION/GRADE General Government Town Manager Administrative Assistant to the Town Manager Administrative Secretary to the Town Manager Administration and Finance Finance Director Assistant Finance Director/Controller Assistant Treasurer Town Assessor Field Appraiser/Assistant Assessor Board of Assessors - Chairman Board of Assessors - Part-Time Town Clerk Registrar of Voters - Town Clerk Registrar of Voters - Part-Time Town Accountant Junior Accountant Personnel/Permits Manager COMPENSATION/OR SCHEDULE Appt. S-14 S-7 Appt. S-20 S-14 S-21 S-15 Misc. Misc. S-17 Misc. Misc. S-20 S-15 S-17 Town of North Andover ~147 Public Safety Fire Chief Deputy Fire Chief Police Chief Police Lieutenant - Executive Officer Community Service Officer Dispatchers Dispatch Supervisor Police Matron Police Reservists School Crossing Guards - Part-Time Civil Defense Director - Part-Time Public Works Director of Public Works Assistant Director of Public Works Operations Supervisor Staff Engineer Vehicle Maintenance Department Head (Combined) Water Treatment Plant Superintendent Asst. Water Treatment Plant Superintendent Municipal Summer Employees (Public Works) Municipal Summer Employees (Recreation Deparanent) Bathing Beach Lifeguards Bathing Beach Supervisor Bathing Beach Assistant Supervisor Water Analyst Community Development and Services Director of Community Development & Services Natural Resource/Land Use Planner Town Planner Inspector of Buildings Assistant Building Inspector Gas Inspector/Plumbing Inspector - Part-Tune Electrical Inspector - Part-Time Sealer of Weights and Measures Animal Inspector - Part-Time Junior Environmental/Health Inspector Administrative Assistant to Division Director Human Services Public Health Administrator Food Sanitation Inspector Public Health Physician - Part-Time Board of Health - Part-Time Sanitary Health Inspector Health Agent Public Health Nurse Director of Elder Services Council on Aging Outreach Worker Council on Aging Bookkeeper Youth Service Director Youth Service Worker Appt. F-DEP Appt. S-22 SP Disp Disp-Supv Misc. Misc. Misc. Misc. Appt. S-22 S-21 S-20 S-13 S-22 S-20 Misc Misc Misc Misc Misc. S-15 Appt. S-17 S-19 S-21 S-16 Misc. Misc. Misc. Misc. S-9 S-14 S-20 S-17 Misc. Misc S-19 S-17 Misc. S-21 S-6 Misc. S-21 S-9 148 1995 Annual Report Library Director Assistant Library Director Veterans' Grave Officer SCHEDULE B-1 - COMPENSATION PLAN (As Amended 5/93) * Delete the Following Schedule: S-21 S-18 Misc. Compensation Grade Min. II III IV Max. S-4 8.74 9.11 9.40 9.73 10.06 S-5 9.01 9.35 9.67 10.00 10.35 S-6 9.40 9.73 10.09 10.40 10.78 S-7 9.81 10.15 10.53 10.93 11.23 S-8 10.18 10.59 10.93 11.34 11.70 S-9 10.64 10.84 11.41 11.80 12.20 S-10 11. I0 I 1.51 11.89 12.33 12.74 S-11 11.59 12.00 12.42 12.86 13.29 S-12 12.08 12.51 12.96 13.43 13.88 S-13 12.60 13.06 13.54 14.03 14.50 * Add the Following Schedule: Compensation Grade Min. Max. S-4 8.74 10.78 S-5 9.01 11.09 S-6 9.40 11.55 S-7 9.81 12.03 S-8 10.18 12.53 S-9 10.64 13.07 S-10 11.10 13.64 S-11 11.59 14.24 S-12 12.08 14.87 S-13 12.60 15.54 SCHEDULE B-2 - COMPENSATION PLAN (As Amended 5/93) * Delete the Following Schedule: S-14 24,787 25,723 26,657 27,599 28,566 S- 15 25,871 26,844 27,819 28,832 29,845 S-16 27,031 28,042 29,091 30,141 31,189 S-17 28,492 29,573 30,662 31,772 32,866 S-I 8 30,031 31,189 32,345 33,485 34,668 S-19 31,635 32,866 34,106 35,347 36,577 S-20 33,354 34,668 35,983 37,291 38,597 S-21 39,388 40,586 42,157 43,537 44,922 S-22 45,689 47,080 48,903 50,503 52,111 Town of North Andover 149 * Add the Following Schedule: Min. Max. S-14 24,787 30,600 S-15 25,871 31,970 S-16 27,031 33,410 S-17 28,492 35206 S-18 30,031 37,136 S-19 31,635 39,181 S-20 33,354 41,345 S-21 39,388 48,121 S-22 45,689 55,821 SCHEDULE C - POLICE DEPARTMENT (As Amended 5/93) (Non-Union) * Delete the Following Schedule: S-P 9.04 9.28 9.65 10.00 10.32 PS-DISP 9.48 9.81 10.17 10.57 10.85 PS-DISP. SUPV. 11.69 12.10 12.54 12.99 13.42 P.Lt.- EO 46,307.00/yr. * Add the Following Schedule: S-P 9.04 11.05 PS-DISP 9.48 11.62 PS-DISP. SUPV. 11.69 14.38 SCHEDULE D - FIRE DEPARTMENT (NON-UNION EMPLOYEES) * Delete the Following Schedule: Min. II III Max. Deputy Fire Chief 40,385.33 43,041.29 45,701.23 48,683.38 * Add the Following Schedule: Deputy Fixe Chief Min. Max. 43,261.00 54,000.00 SCHEDULE E - MISC. COMPENSATION SCHEDULE FOR PART-TIME PosmoNs * Delete Present Schedule and Adopt Proposed Compensation Schedule: Compensation Animal Inspector Civil Defense Director Gas Inspector/Plumbing Inspector Library Page Present Proposed Class Title Compensation $300.00/month 41.99/week 13.33/hour Min.-4.48; Step II-4.76; Step III-5.05/hour $300.O0/month 43.67/week 13.86/hour 4.66-5.25/hour · 150 1995 Annual Report Bathing Beach - Lifeguard - 40 Hours Bathing Beach - Supervisor - 40 Hours Bathing Beach - Assistant Supervisor Municipal Summer Employees (PW) Police Matron Public Health Physician Public Health Nurse Board of Health Registrar of Voter Registrar of Voters-Town Clerk Reserve Patrolman School Crossing Guard Sealer of Weights and Measures Electrical Inspector Veterans Grave Officer Board of Assessors - Chairman Board of Assessors Recreation Director Bookkeeper - Council on Aging Bathing Beach/Gate Attendants Municipal Summer Employees (Recreation Dept.) 334.71/week 425.42/week 374.93/week W-1 Min.-0.25/hour 10.21/hour ,1,200.00/year 20.00/hour 700.00/year 720.08/year 800.12/year 10.21/hour 7.30/hour 215.63/month 13.33/hour 400.00/year 4,000.00/year 3,000.00/year 8,000.00/year 950.00/year 7.00-8.33Pnour 356.00-378.00/wcek 468.36/week 417.02/week W-1 Min. less 0.25/hour 10.62/hour 1,200.00/year 20.00/hour 700.00/year 720.08/year 800.12/year 10.62/hour 7.59/hour 215.63/month 13.86/year 400.00/year 4,000.00/year 3,000.00/year 8,000.00/year 1,500.00/year 5.25-5.75/hour E. SECTION 13. INITIAL APPLICATION OF THE COMPENSATION PLAN * Delete the following paragraphs. (B) The rate of each employee occupying a position, the compensation of wlfich is provided for in Sched- ule B-1, B-2, or C, of Section 10: "Position Classes", shall be adjusted to the step-rate in the range of compensation grade to which his or her position has been allocated next above his or her existing rate. (C) If the adjustment so determined in the case ora full-time employee is less than $100 for the ensuing 12 months, the employee's rate shall be moved to the second step above the existing rate but within the salary range for the position as set forth in Section 10: "Position Classes". (D) The rate of each employee occupying a position, the compensation of which is provided for in Sched- ule C of Section 10: ''Position Classes" shall be adjusted to the rate for his or her position class as set forth in this Bylaw. * So that the amended Section 13 reads, as follows: (A) Any amendment of this Bylaw providing for a change in salary and wage rates shall take effect, if adopted atthe Annual Town Meeting, inthe following July 1, and if adopted at a Special Town Meet- ing slmll take effect onthe first day of the month next following such meeting. (B) If an employee's rate atthe time of the adoption of this Bylaw is in excess of the maximum rate set forth in his orher appropriate compensation grade in Schedule B-l, B-2, C, D, or E, otis in excess of the rote set forth for his or her position class in Schedule C of Section 10: ''Position Classes", this rate shall not be reduced but shall become a personal rate only to said employee, as defined in Section 2: '~)efinitions". C The adjustments provided for in this section shall be subject to the availability of appropriated funds. Board of Selectmen Article Defeated Voted May 23, 1995 Town of North Andover t 5t ARTICLE 33--DESIGNATION OF A JOINT ECONOMIC TARGET AREA. To see if the Town will vote to approve the inclusion of the Town of North Andover in its entirety, known as U.S. Census Tracts 2531, 2532.01, 2532.02, 2532.03, 2532.04 as part of the City of Lawrence Economic Tar- get Area, to be amended by and subject to the approval of the North Andover Board of Selectmen, the Lawrence City Council and the State Economic Assistance Coordinating Council. Kenneth Mahony, Dir., Comm. Dev. & Svcs. VOTED unanimously to adopt Article 33, as printed in the warrant. Voted May 15, 1995 ARTICLE 34 CONVEYANCE OF LAND ON STEVENS AND PLEASANT STREETS. To see if the Town will vote to authorize the Board of Selech,en to sell or othenvise convey to Joseph W. Lawlor and Shirley Lawlor for consideration of One Dollar ($1.00) all the Town' s right, title, and interest in and to a certain parcel of land located at the comer of Stevens Street and Pleasant Street and being more partien- larly described as Lot"A: on a plan entitled Plan of Land in North Andover, Mass., drawn for Joseph & Shirley Lawlor" dated March, 1995, by Merrimack Engineering Services, 66 Park Street, Andover, Mass, containing 9,850 square feet, more or less, according to said plan, which is on file in the Town Clerk's Office until such time, as it is recorded in the Essex North Registry of Deeds; or take any other action in relation thereto. Joseph W. Lawlor and Others VOTED unanimously that the Town transfer to the Board of Selectmen for the purpose of conveyance a certain parcel of land located at the comer of Stevens Street and Pleasant Street and being more partien- larly described as Lot "A" on a plan entitled "Plan of Land in North Andover, Mass., drown for Joseph & Shirley Lawlor" dated March, 1995, Merrimack Engineering Services, 66 Park Street, Andover, Mass, con- taining 9,850 square feet, more or less, according to said plan, and fu~dier to authorize the Board of Select- men to convey' said land upon such terms and conditions deemed appropriate by the Board, subject to compliance with G.L.c. 30B and other applicable laws and subject to the purchaser paying all of the Town's costs of conveying said land. Voted May 15, 1995 ARTICLE 35~AMEND ZONING ORDINANCE, REZONING OF LAND IN THE VICINITY OF GREAT POND ROAD AND PLEASANT STREET. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Noffh Andover Zoning Ordinance together with the Zoning Map to change from R1 and R2 to R3, the premises South of Pleasant Street and North of Great Pond Road, as fur- ther hereinafter described: The land shown on Registered Land Plan Number 33537C filed with the North Essex Registry of Deeds and shown on said plan, as lots 4 through 14 inclusive and an unregistered parcel of land shown on said plan, as belonging to Daniel I. Murphy, bounded as follows: Southeasterly Westerly Northeastetly By the northwesterly line of Great Pond Road, 215.00 feet, 250.25 feet, and 49.65 feet; By land of various owners, 253.03 feet, 159.97 feet, 64.14 feet, 194.12 feet, 222.41 feet, 136.58 feet, 127.20 feet, 143.98 feet, 23.60 feet, 283.32 feet, 15.50 feet, 135.00 feet, 108.48 feet, and 54.25 feet; By the Southwesterly line of Pleasant Street, 52.53 feet, 120.80 feet, 98.40 feet, 100.00 feet, 90.02 feet, 71.50 feet, 20.00 feet, 129.14 feet, 37.50 feet, 125.00 feet, 46.50 feet, 78.85 feet, 31.00 feet; and 152 t 995 Annual Report Northeasterly By the Northwesterly line of the Massachusetts Electric Company Easement, as it hms from Pleasant Street to Great Pond Road. Douglas J. Ely and Other VOTED unanimously to take no action - Article withdrawn. ARTICLE 36~REZONE - 57 TURNPIKE STREET. To see if the Town will vote to change the zoning of said parcel of land from existing zoning designation from Residential 4 to Business-4, which lot 13 now abuts. Parcels of land situated at Turnpike Street, North Andover, bounded and described as set forth in exhibits. EXHIBIT A 57 Turnpike Street, as being shown on a plan entitled "Plan of North Andover, MA," owned by Joseph F, Kelly dated April 20, 1955, Ralph B. Brasseur, C.E., recorded with Essex County North District Registry of Deeds, as Plan No. 3001 and more particularly bounded and described, follows: Northeasterly Southerly Norhtwestedy by Salem Turnpike (State Highway) one hundred, twenty -two and 86/100 (122.86) feet; by land now or formally of Connelly, as shown on said plan, two hundred, seventy-six and 76/100 (276.76) feet; and by Lot 11, on said plan, two hundred forty-eight (248.00) feet. Containing 15,235 square feet of land, more or less, according to said plan. William I. & Elah~e M. Paul & Others VOTED unanimously to take no action on Article 36. Voted May 15, 1995 ARTICLE 37--REZONE - 47 TURNPIKE STREET. To see if the Town will vote to change the zoning of said parcel of land from existing zoning designation from Residenlial 4 to Business-4, which lot 13 now abuts. Parcels of land situated at Turnpike Street, North Andover, bounded and described as set forth in exhibits. EXHIBIT A 47 Turnpike Street as being shown as lot 11 on a plan entitled "Plan of North Andover, MA," owned by Joseph F. Kelly dated April 20, 1955, Ralph B. Brassenr, C.E., recorded with Essex County North District Registry of Deeds, as Plan No. 3001 and more particularly bounded and described as follows: Northeasterly Southeasterly Southerly Southwesterly Norhtwesterly by Salem Turnpike (State Highway) eighty (80) feet; by lot 13, on said plan, two hundred and forty-eight (248) feet; by land of owners unknown, forty-six and 29/100 (46.29) feet; by part flor 10 and part orS, both on said plan sixty-seven and 05/100 (67.05) feet; by lot 9, on said plan, two hundred fifty-eight and 44/100 (258.44) feet. Town of North Andover 153 Contains 21,810 square feet of land, according to said plan, See map on this page. Joseph F. &]eanne M. Bmmanti & Others VOTED unanimously to take no action on article 37. Voted May 15, 1995 ARTICLE 38--AMEND ZONING BYLAW - SECTION 4.136 - WATERSHED PROTECTION DISTRICT. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 4.136 Watershed Protection Dishiet of the Zoning Bylaws. The amendment will accomplish the following: A. Eliminate underground tanks throughout the Watershed. B. To allow restaurants connected to municipal sewer throughout the Watershed. C. To eliminate the discharge of domestic or industrial waste water in the non-discharge and non-distur- bance butter zones. D. To add the Watershed Council, as a group that makes recommendations to the Planning Board on permit applications in the Watershed (Note: ~II~e watershed Council consists ofthe Planning, Conservation, Health, Public Works, and Water Treatment Plant Staff.). E. To clarify and make consistent the existing language, reorder the existing paragraphs. Exact wording ofthe resulting Bylaw follows with bold lettering showing the differences from the cunvnt version. 4.136 Watershed Protection District 1, Purpose The Watershed Protection District is herein established as an overlay di~hict and shall be superim- posed on the other districts established by this Zoning Bylaw. The requirements enumerated hereaf- ter for this Watershed Protection District shall be in addition to, rather than in place of, the requirements of such other districts. The Watershed Protection District surrounds Lake Coehichewick, the Town's sole source of public drinking water supply. Regulations within the District are intended to preserve the purity of the ground water, the lake, and its tributaries; to maintain the ground water table; and to maintain the filtration and purification functions of the land; while conserving the natural environment; and protect- ing the public health, safety and welfare. The Lake Cochichewick Watershed Han (August 1987), prepared by I.E.P., Inc., for the Town of North Andover, is a comprehensive study of the lake and its watershed. The Watershed Protection District is a portion of the I.E.P. study's recommended management plan. Copies of the I.E.P. report are available in the Planning Board Office. d. The Special Permit Granting Authority (SPGA) under this Bylaw shall be the Planning Board. 2. Boundaries and Zones a. The boundaries of the Watershed Protection District are shown on the Zoning Map as set forth on a plan entitled "Subdrainage Areas", Lake Cochichewick Watershed Plan (August 1987), At- 154 1995 Annual Report tachment 1, dated August 1985, prepared by I.E.P.. Inc. for the Town of North Andover. This plan is hereby made a part of this Bylaw and is on file in the Office of the Town Clerk. b. The Watershed Protection District shall be divided into four zones. The uses and building requirements for each zone will vary according to its proximity to the Lake and wetland resource areas. The Zones are as follows: General: There shall exist a General Zone within the Watershed Protection District which shall consist of all land located beyond four hundred (400) feet horizontally from the an- nual mean high water mark of Lake Cochlchewick and all wetland resource areas (as defined in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Town Wet- land Bylaw) located within the Watershed. Non-Discharge: There shall exist a Non-Discharge Buffer Zone within the Watershed Protec- tion District which shall consist of all land areas located between two hundred fifty (250) feet and four hundred (400) feet horizontally from the annual mean high water mark of Lake Cochichewick and between one hundred fifty (150) feet and four hundred (400) feet horizontally from the edge of all wetland resource areas (as defined in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Town Wetland Bylaw) located within the Watershed. Non-Disturbance: There shall exist aNon-Disturbance Buffer Zone within the Watershed Pro- tection District which shall consist of all land areas located between one hundred fifty (150) feet and two hundred fifty (250) feet horizontally from the annual mean high water mark of Lake Cochichewick, and between seventy five (75) feet and one hundred fifty (150) feet horizon- tally from the edge of all wetland resource areas (as defined in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Town Wetland Bylaw) located within the Watershed. Conservation: There shall exist a Conservation Zone within the Watershed Protection Dis- trict which shall consist of all land areas located within one hundred fifty (150) feet horizontally from the annual mean high watermark of Lake Cochichewick, and within seventy five (75) feet horizontally from the edge of all wetland resource areas (as defined in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Town Wetland Bylaw) located within the Watershed. In the event that the SPGA determines, on the basis of credible evidence before it, that there exists a significant doubt or dispute concerning the proper location of boundaries of the Watershed Protection District on any individual lot or lots, the SPGA shall, at the request of the owner of such lot or lots, engage a Registered Professional Engineer to advise it in determining such boundaries. The owner making such request shall reimburse the SPGA for the cost of such Engineer, Upon completion of the Engineer's report to the SPGA, the SPGA shall hold a heating to make a final determination of such boundaries. At such heating, such report shall be deemed evidence sufficient to establish the location of the boundary unless rebutted by credible evidence to the contrary. When the Watershed Protection District boundary divides a lot of record as of June 28, 1978, in one ownership, that portion of the lot within the Watershed Protection District must comply with this Bylaw. Where the premises are partially outside of the Watershed Protection District, potential pollution sources such as on-site waste disposal systems, shall be located outside of the District to the extent feasible. e. The provisions relating to the Conservation Zone shall not apply to any activities undertaken by the Division of Public Works. Town of North Andover 155 f. The provisions relating to the establishment ofthe Conservation Zone and the enlargement ofthe Non- Disturbance Zone and the Non-Disturbance Zones shall only apply to lots recorded or registered after the date of the enactment of this amendment (October 4, 1994). (1994/1STM). Table 1 - Lots created after October 24, 1994 Conservation From Annual High Water Mark of Lake Cochichewick out to 150' From Edge of All Wetland Resource Areas Within the Watershed District outto 75' Non-Distmbance Non-Discharge 250' 400' 150' 400' Table 2 - Lots created on or prior to October 24, 1994 Non-Disturbance From Annual High Water Mark of Lake Cochichewick out to 250' From Edge of All Wetland Resource Resource Areas Within the Watershed District out to 100' Non- Discharge 325' 325' 3. Uses and Building Requirements a. General Zone There shall exist a General Zone within the Watershed Protection District which shall consist of all land located beyond four hundred (400) feet horizontally from the annual mean high water mark of Lake Cochichewick and all wetland resource areas (as defined in Massachusetts Gen- eral Laws Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Town Wetland Bylaw) located within the Water- shed. ii. i. Allowed Uses: The following uses shall be allowed in the General Zone of the Watershed Pro- tection District as itemized below: (1) All permitted uses allowed in Section 4.121 "Permitted Uses Residence 1, 2, and 3 Dis- trict'' of the Zoning Bylaw. (2) All uses associated with municipal water supply/treatment and public sewer provided by the Town of North Andover. (3) The Division of Public Works may conduct routine maintenance of any existing use of propeR-y, including the maintenance and improvements ofexisling roadways and drainage sys- tems. (4) Maintenance of fire access lanes by the Fire Department. (5) All agricultural uses, providing that such uses exercise Best Management Practices and be undertaken in such a manner as to prevent erosion and siltation of adjacent water bodies and wetlands. ii. Uses Allowed by Special Permit: The following uses may be allowed in the General Zone of the Watershed Protection District by the granting ora Special Permit issued pursuant to Section 4 of the Watershed Protection District Bylaw: 156 1995 Annual Report (1) Golf courses, public or private with Best Management Practices. (2) Any other use not provided for elsewhere in this Section. (3) A commercial kitchen on public sewer. iii. Prohibited Uses: The following uses are specifically prohibited within the General Zone of the Watershed Protection District: (1) Any solid waste facility as defined by Massachusetts General Laws Chapter I 11, Section 150A. (2) Municipal sewage treatment facility, not including sewer lines, pump stations and other acces- soW sewer system equipment used to transport sewage to a treatment facility located outside of the District. (3) Privately owned waste water treatment plants. (4) Road salt or other deicing stockpiles. (5) Underground tanks or collection pits for storage of fuel or hazardous materials including any tanks or collection pits partially below mean ground elevation but excluding any tanks located completely within a building othm~vise permitted under this Section. (6) Dumping of snow from outside the District. (7) Motor vehicle salvage operations and junk yards. (8) Car washes. (9) Self-service laundries, unless connected to public sewer. (10)Airplanes, boat, or motor vehicle service and repair establishments (including auto body shops). (11)Metal plating, finishing or polishing. (12)Chemical and bacteriological laboratories. (13)Electronic circuit assembly. (14)Hotels, or motels, unless connected to public sewer. (15)Painting, wood preserving and furniture stripping establishments. ( 16)Photographic processing' establishments. (17)Printing establishments. (18)Dry Cleaning establishments. (19) Storage of herbicides, pesticides or fertilizers, other than in amounts normally associated with honsehold or existing agricultural use. (20)Commercial cabinet or furniture making. (21)Commercial storage or sale of petroleum or other refined petroleum. (22)Commercial manufacture, storage, use, transportation or disposal of any substance of such physical, chemical or infectious characteristics as to pose a significant, actual or potential, ba 7ard to water supplies, or other hazard to human health if such substance or mixture were discharged onto land or waters of this Town, including but not limited to organic chemicals, petioleum products, heavy metals, radioactive or infectious waste, acids, and alkalis, and all substances defined as Toxic or Hazardous under Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 21C and Chap- ter 21E and the regulations promulgated thereunder, and also including pesticides, herbicides, solvents and thinners. (23)Restaurants unless connected to public sewer. (24)Commercial kitchens unless connected to public sewer. iv. Building Requirements: Ali construction in the Watershed Protection District shall com- ply with best management practices for erosion, siltation, and storm water control in order to preserve the purity of the ground water and the lake; to maintain the ground water table; and to maintain the filtration and purification functions of the land. Town of North Andover 157 b. Non-Discharge Buffer Zone There shall exist a Non-Discharge Buffer Zone within the Watershed Protection District which shall consist of all land areas located between two hundred fifty (250) feet and four hundred (400) feet horizontally from the annual mean high water mark of Lake Cochichewick and between one hun- tired fiR5' (150) feet and four hundred (400) feet horizontally from the edge of all wetland resource areas (as defined in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Town Wetland Bylaw) located within the Watershed. Allowed Uses: All of the Allowed Uses listed in Section 3(a)(i) of this Watershed Protec- tion District Bylaw are allowed in the Non-Discharge Buffer Zone except as noted be- low: Uses Allowed by Special Permit: The following activities may be allowed within the Non-Dis- charge Buffer Zone only by the granting ora Special Permit issued pursuant to Section 4 of this Watershed Protection District Bylaw: (1) Any surface or sub-surface discharge, including but not limitcd to, storm water runoff; drain- age of any roadway that is maintained by thc Division of Public Works or any private asso- ciation; outlets of all drainage swales; outlets of all detention ponds. All storm water management systems shall employ Best Management Practices. iii. Prohibited Uses: The following uses are specifically prohibited within the Non-Discharge Buffer Zone: iv. All of the Prohibited Uses listed in Section 3(c)(iii) of this Watershed Protection District Bylaw are prohibited in the Non-Discharge Zone. (1) The use, or method of application of, any lawn care or garden product (fertilizer, pesticide, herbicide) that may contribute to the degradation of the public water supply. (2) The use of lawn care or garden products that are not organic or slow-release nitrogen. Building Requirements: Ali construction in the Watershed Protection District shall com- ply with best management practices for erosion, siltation, and storm water control in order to preserve the purity of the ground water and the lake; to maintain the ground water table; and to maintain the filtration and purification functions of the land. c. Non-Disturbance Buffer Zone There shall exist a Non-Disturbance Buffer Zone within the Watershed Protection District which shall consist of all land areas located between one hundred fifty (150) feet and two hundred fifty (250) feet horizontally from the annual mean high water mark of Lake Cochichewick, and between seventy five (75) feet and one hundred fifty (150) feet horizontally from the edge of all wetland resource areas (as defined in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Town Wetland Bylaw) located within the Watershed. i. Allowed Uses: All of the Allowed Uses listed in Section 3(a)(i) of this Watershed Protec- tion District Bylaw are allowed in the Non-Disturbance Zone except as noted below. 158 1995 Annual Report Uses Allowed by Special Permit: The following uses shall be allowed within the Non-Disturbance Buffer Zone only by Special Permit issued pursuant to Section 4 of this Watershed Protection District Bylaw: (1) Any activiries which cause a change in topography or grade. (2) Vegetation removal or cutting, other than in connection with agricultural uses or maintenance of a landscape area. (3) Construction of a new permanent structure only after a variance has been granted by the Zoning Board of Appeals. (4) Replacement of any permanent structure. (5) Any surface or sub-surface discharge, including but not limited to, storm water runoff; drain- age of any roadway that is maintained by the Division of Public Works or any private asso- ciation; outlets of all drainage swales; outlets of all detention ponds. (6) Construction of any accessory structure or expansion of any existing structure by less than twenty five (25) percent of the gross floor area of the existing structure. (1994/1STM) iii. Prohibited Uses: The following uses are specifically prohibited within the Non-Disturbance Buffer Zone: (1) All of the Prohibited Uses listed in Section 3(c)(iii) of this Watershed Protection District Bylaw are prohibited in the Non-Discharge Zone. (2) Construction of any septic system. (3) Construction of any new permanent structure, or expansion of an existing structure by twenty- five {25) percent or more of the gross floor area of the existing structure. (4) The use, or method of application of, any lawn care or garden product (fertilizer, pesticide, herbicide) that may contribute to the degradation of the public water sup- ply. (5) The use of lawn care or garden products that are not organic or slow-release nitro- gen. iv. Building Requirements: All construction in the Watershed Protection District shall com- ply with best management practices for erosion, siltation, and storm water control in order to preserve the purity of the ground water and the lake; to maintain the ground water table; and to maintain the filtration and purification functions of the land. d. Conservation Zone Them shall exist a Conservation Zone within the Watershed Protection District which shall consist of all land areas located within one hundred fifty (150) feet horizontally from the annual mean high water mark of Lake Cochichewick, and within seventy five (75) feet horizontally from the edge of all wetland resource areas (as defined in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 131, Section 40, and the Town Wet- land Bylaw) located within the Watershed. i. Allowed Uses: The following uses shall be allowed in the Conservation Zone of the Watershed Protection District except as noted below: (1) All uses associated with municipal water supply/treatment and public sewer provided by the Town of North Andover. (2) The Division of Public Works may conduct rourine maintenance of any existing use of prop- eR'y, including the maintenance and improvements of existing roadways and drainage systems. (3) Maintenance of fire access lanes by the Fire Department. Town of North Andover 159 ii. Uses Allowed by Special Permit: No Special Permits will be granted in the Conservation Zone. iii. Prohibited Uses: The following uses are specifically prohibited within the Conservation Zone: (1) All ofthe Prohibited Uses listed in Section 3(c)(iii) ofthis Watershed Protection District By- law axe prohibited in the Non-Discharge Zone. (2) Any activities which cause a change in topography or grade; (3) Vegetation removal or cutting, other than in connection with existing agricultural uses or main- tenance of an existing landscape area; (4) Construction or placement of any new permanent structures; (5) Any surface or subsurface drainage, including, but not limited to, storm water nmoff; (6) Animal feedlots orthe storage of manure; (7) Construction of any septic system. (8) Construction of any accessory structure or expansion of an existing structure by twenty-five (25) percent or more of the gross floor area of the existing ~hucture. (9) The use, or method of application of, any lawn care or garden product (fertilizer, pesticide, herbicide) that may contribute to the degradation of the public water supply. (10) The use of lawn care or garden products that are not organic or slow-release nitrogen. The above prohibitions shall not apply to any activities undertaken by the Division of Public Works within its authority orto work completed in conjunction with the construction of the municipal sewer system. (I 994/1STM) Special Permit Requirements Nine (9) copies of an application for a Special Permit under this Section shall be filed with the SPGA. Special Permits shall be granted if the SPGA determines that the intent of the Bylaw, as well as its specific criteria, axe met. In making such determination the SPGA shall give consideration to simplic- ity, reliability, and feasibility of the control measures proposed and the degree of threat to water quality which would result if the control measures failed. Upon receipt of a Special Permit Application, the SPGA shall transmit one (I) copy of each to the Division of Public Works, Fire Chief, Title III Committee, Division of Planning and Community Devel- opment, Conservation Commission, the Board of Health, and the Watershed Council for their writ- ten recommendations. Failure to respond in writing within thirty (30) days shall indicate approval or no desire to comment by said agency. c. An application for a Special Permit under this Section shall include the following information: i. Application Form for a Special Permit from the Planning Board. ii. Map on a scale of one (1) inch equals forty (40) fe~ prepared by a Registered Professional En- gineer or Surveyor showing: (l) the annual mean high water mark of Lake Cochichewick (if annual mean high water mark is within four hundred (400) feet of any proposed activity, (2) the edge of all wetland resource areas, as confirmed by the Conservation Commission (if edge of wetland resource area is within four hundred (400) feet of any proposed activity), (3) the conservation zone, (4) the non-disturbance zone, 160 1995 Annual Report (5) the non-discharge zone, (6) the edge of vegetation cleating (edge of work). iii. Written certification by a Registered Professional Engineer, or other scientist educated in and possessing extensive experience in the science of hydrology and hydrogeology, stating that there will not be any significant degradation of the quality or quantity of water in or entering Lake Cochichewick. iv. Proof that there is no reasonable alternative location outside the Non-Disturbance md/or Non- Discharge Buffer Zones, whichever is applicable, for any discharge, structure, or activity, associ- ated with the proposed use to occur. (1994/38) v. Evidence of approval by the Massachusetts Department of Environmental Protection (DEP) of any industrial waste water treatment or disposal system or any waste water treatment of system fifteen thousand (15,000) gallons per day capacity. vi. Evidence that all on-site operations including, but not limited to, construction, waste water disposal, feailizer applications and septic systems will not create concentrations of Nitrogen in groundwa- ter, greater than the Federal limit at the downgradient property boundary. vii. Projections ofdowngradient concentrations of nitrogen, phosphorus and other relevant chemicals at property boundaries and other locations deemed peflinent by the SPGA. The SPGA may also require that supporting materials be prepared by other professionals including, but not limited to, a registered architect, registered landscape architect, registered land surveyor, reg- istered sanitarian, biologist, geologist or hydrologist when in its judgment the complexity of the pm- posed work warrants the relevant specified expertise. Special Permits under this Section shall be granted only if the SPGA determines, after the time of comment by other Town agencies as specified above has elapsed, that, as a result of the proposed use in conjunction with other uses nearby, there will not be any significant degradation of the quality or quantity of water in or entering Lake Cochichewiek. Any Special Permit issued under this Section for a new perm~aaent structure (other lhan an accessory structure or expansion that is less than twenty five (25%) of the gross floor area of a structure) or a septic system shall require that such structure or system be constructed outside the Non-Disturbance Buffer Zone. Within the Non-Disturbance Zone and Non-Discharge Buffer Zone, any runoff from impervious sur- faces shall, to the extent possible, be recharged on site and diverted toward areas covered with veg- etation for surface infiltration, Where on site recharge is not feasible due to soil or other natural conditions, other mitigating measures such as sedimentation ponds, filter bergs, or restoring wetlands, shall be used only where other methods are not feasible and after approval by the Board of Health, Building Inspector and the Division of Public Works to assure that the methods used for on site infiltration and/ or other measures shall remain effective. Provisions shall be made to protect against toxic or baTardous material discharge or loss resulting from corrosion, accidental damage, spillage or vandalism through measures such as spill control provisions in the vicinity of chemical or fuel delivery points; secured storage areas for toxic or hazardous mate- rials, and indoor storage provisions for corrodible or dissolved materials. For operations which allow the evaporation of toxic materials into the interior of any structure a closed vapor system shall be pro- vided for each stmcture to prevent discharge or contaminated condensate into the groundwater. Town of North Andover 16t i. For any toxic or hazardous waste to be produced in quantities greater than those associated with nor- mai household use, the applicant must demonstrate the availability and feasibility of disposal methods which are in conformance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 2 lC. 5. Violations Written Notice of any violation of this Bylaw shall be provided by the SPGA agent to the owner of thc premises specifying the nature of the violation. The agent of the SPGA shall request of the violator a schedule of compliance, including cleanup of spilled materials, Such schedule shall allow for the immedi- ate corrective action to take place. This compliance schedule must be reasonable in relation to the public health hazard involved and the difficulty of compliance. In no event shall more than thirty (30) days be allowed for either compliance or finalization of a plan for longer term of compliance. Said schedule of compliance shall be submitted to the SPGA for approval subsequent to the violation. Said agent of the SPGA shall notify the Building Inspector of any violations of the Schedule of compliance or of any failure to satisfy the requirements of this paragraph. 6. Severability In any portion, sentence, clause or phase of this regulation shall be held invalid for any reason, the re- mainder of this Bylaw shall continue in full force. Richard Nardella, Chairman, Planning VOTED unanimously to adopt Article 38, as printed in the warrant. Voted May 23, 1995 ARTICLE 39--AMEND ZONING BYLAW - SECTION 4.136 (8) - WATERSHED PROTECTION DISTRICT. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 4.136 (8) Watershed Protection District of the zoning Bylaw to add non-criminal penalties for violations of the bylaw, as follows: Section 4.136 Watershed Protection District (8) Enforcement, Investigation & Violations Written Notice of any violation of this Bylaw shall be provided by the Director of Community Development and Services or his or her agent to the owner of the premises specifying the nature of the violation. The Direc- tor of Commtmity Development and Services shall request of the owner a schedule of compliance. Such schedule shall allow for the immediate corrective action to take place. Upon approval by the Department of Community Development and Services, the compliance schedule should reflect the nature of the public health hazard, the degree of degradation to the natural resource area in question and the degree of difficulty in receiving compli- ance. In no event shall more than thirty (30) days be allowed for either compliance or finalization ofaplan for longer term of compliance. Said schedule of compliance shall be submitted to the Director of Community De- velopment and Services or his or her agent for approval subsequent to the violation. Said agents shall notify the Director of Commtmity Development and Services of any violations of the schedule of compliance or any fail- ure to satisfy the requirements of this paragraph. Failure to respond or comply to the violation within thirty (30) days may subject the owner to a penalty as defined below. In accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40 Sections 21 D and 31, Section 1-6 of the Code of the Town of North Andover, as well as every other authority and power that may have been 162 t995AnnualRepo~ or may hereafter be conferred upon it, the Town may enforce the provision of this Section, restrain violations thereof and seek injunctions and judgments to secure compliance with its provisions and any special permits that may have been issued. Without limiting the generality of the foregoing; A. Any person who violates any provision of this Section or of any condition or a permit issue pursuant to it may be punished by a penalty pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 40, Section 21 D, or Section 1-6 of the Code of the Town of North Andover, each day or poaion thereof during which violation continues shall constitute a separate offense. This Bylaw may be enforced pursuant to Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 21D, by aTown police officer, other persons having police powers, the Director of Community Development and Services or his/her designee. In accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40 Section 21D and Section 1-6 of the Code of the Town of North Andover, violators may, at the discretion of the enforcement authorities, be charged a penalty. The penalties for violations or this Bylaw shall be assessed as follows: Watershed Protection District: Activity Non-Disturbance Non-Discharge Conservation Zone Zone Alteration of any wetland resource area, Alteration of any stream or waterbody. Depositing any refuse, debris, yard waste or construction material in a wetland or waterbody. Use, method or application of any lawn care or garden product pesticide herbicide, or fertilizer) that may contribute to the degradation of the public water supply. Use of lawn care products that are not organic or slow-release nitrogen. Construction of any Septic System. Unauthorized construction of any of any accessory structure or expansion of any existing structure by less than 25 percent of the gross floor area of the existing structure. Animal feedlots or the storage of manure. Expansion of an existing stmcturc by 25% or more of the gross floor area of the existing structure. Violation penalties are covered the Wetlands Protection Bylaw; maximum penalty is $300 $3O0 $250 $250 $300 $250 $200 PenaltlescoveredundertheBoardofHe~th regulations $300 $250 Allowed $300 Allowed Allowed $300 $250 Allowed Town of North Andover 16:3 Change in grade or topography. $300 Vegetation removal of cutting not $300 associated with agricultural uses or maintenance of landscape area. Unauthorized construction of a new $300 permanent structure. Replacement of any permanent structure. $300 Any surface of subsurface discharge $300 including but not limited to storm- water runoff; drainage of any road- way that is maintained by the Div. of Public Works or private association, outlets of all drainage swales, outlets of all detention ponds. $250 Allowed $250 Allowed $250 Allowed $250 Allowed $250 $200 Note: Some 0fthe identified activities require a special permit. Special permit requirements are ex- plained within tlfis bylaw, Section 4.136. B. In the event ora violation of this Section or of any permit issued thereunder, the Director of Community Development and Services or his or her agent may issue a stop work order to the owner, the applicant or agent by certified mail, rctum receipt requested, or by posting the same in a conspicuous location on said site. Any person who shall violate the provisions of a stop work order shall be deemed in violation of the Section; but the failure of the Board to issue a stop work order for any reason shall not prevent the Town from pursuing any other legal remedy at law or in equity to restrain violations of this Section and to secure compliance with its orders. C. The Town shall be the beneficiary of all fines imposed on account of the violation of this Section in order to defray the expense of enforcing the same. D.Upon request of the Director of Community Development and Services, the Board of Selectmen and Town Counsel shall take such action as may be necessary to enforce this Bylaw and permits issued pursuant to it. George Pema, Director Public Works VOTED unanimously to take no action. Voted May 15, 1995 ARTICLE 40 AMEND TOWN CODE - SECTION 1-6. NONCRIMINAL DISPOSITION OF VIOLATIONS. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 1-6 Noncriminal disposition of violations of thc Town Code to specify the following noncriminal penalties for violations of the Watershed Protection District, Section 4.136 in the Zoning Bylaw and the Wetlands Protection Bylaw, Chapter 178 of the Code of the Town of North Andover. 164 1995 Annual Report Section 1-6. Noncriminal disposition of violations: Violations of any provisions of these bylaws or roles and regulations of any town department or board may be handled, as a noncriminal offense in accordance with the provisions of Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 21D. The following is a table of non-criminal penalties for violations of the Watershed Protection District, Section 4.136 (8), of the Zoning Bylaw and the Wetlands Protection Bylaw Chapter 178 of the Code of the Towu of North Andoven (Written notice of any violation oftlrese Bylaws shall be provided by the Director of Community Development and Services or his or her agent to the owner of the premises specifying the nature of the violation. Failure to respond or comply to the violation within 30 days may subject the owner to a penalty.) Watershed Protection District: Activity Non-Disturbance Non-Discharge Conservation Zone Zone Alteration of any wetland resource al'ea. Alteration of any stream or waterbody. Depositing any refuse, debris, yard waste or construction material in a wetland or waterbody. Use, method or application of any lawn care or garden product (pesticide, herbicide, or fertilizer) that may contribute to the degradation of the public water supply. Use of lawn care products that are not organic or slow-release nitrogen. Construction of any septic system. Watershed Protection District: Unauthorized construction of any accessory structure or expansion of any existing structure by less than 25% of the gross floor area of the existing structure Animal feedlots or the storage of manure. Expansion of an existing structure by 25% or more of the gross floor area of the existing structure. Violation penalties are covered under or waterbody the Wetlands Protection Bylaw; maximum penalty is $300. $3OO $250 $2O0 $300 $250 $200 Penalties covered under the Board of Health regulations. $300 $250 Allowed $300 Allowed Allowed $300 $250 Allowed Town of North Andover 165 Change in grade or topography. $300 $250 Allowed Vegetation removal of cutting not associated with agricultural uses or maintenance of landscape area. $300 $250 Allowed Unauthorized construction of a new permanent structure. $300 $250 Allowed Replacement of any permanent structure. $300 $250 Allowed Any surface or sub-surface discharge, including but not limited to, storm storm water runoff; drainage of any roadway that is maintained by the Div. of public works or private association outlets of all drainage swales, outlets of all detention ponds. $300 $250 $200 Note: Some of the identified activities require a special permit. Special permit requirements are ex- plained wilhin this bylaw, Section 4.136. Wetland Protection Bylaw Penalty *Alteration of 1-1000 square footage wetland $50 *Alteration of 1001-2000 square footage of wetland $100 *Alteration of 2001-3000 square footage of wetland $2O0 *Alteration of greater than 3000 square footage of wetland $300 Depositing any refuse, debris, yard waste or construction material in a wetland or water body. $300 Alteration of any stream or water body. $300 Any violation of any section of this Bylaw that occurs in the Lake Cochichewick Watershed $300 *Without avalid Order of Conditions from the North Andover Conservation Commission. George Pema, Dkector Division of Public Works VOTED unanimously to take no action. Voted May 15, 1995 · t66 t995 Annual Report ARTICLE 41--AMEND ZONING BYLAW - SECTION 7 - DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 7 Dimensional Requirements as set forth below to correct typo- graphical errors, clarify and make consistent the existing language; to include the Town wetland bylaw in the definition of contiguous buildable area; to redefine lot width from fifty (50) feet to one hundred (100) feet; to redefine the calculation of lot area, contiguous buildable area, and street frontage; to list the criteria for receiv- ing a special permit for access other than over the street frontage; and to allow frontage exception lots by special permit only: SECTION 7 DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS 7.1 Lot Area Minimum lot areas for such uses in each district shall be as set fogh in Table 2, Summary of Dimensional Requirements, which is hereby made part of this Bylaw. 7.1.1 Contiguous Buiidable Area (CBA) As of April 28, 1986, the area of any new lot created, exclusive of area in a street or recorded way open to public use, at least seventy five (75) percent of the minimum lot area required for zoning shall be con- tiguous land other than land located within a line identified as wetland resource areas in accordance with the Wetlands Protection Act, Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 131, Section 40 and the Town of North Andover Wetland Protection Bylaw, Chapter 178 of the Code of North Andover. The proposed structure must be constructed on said designated contiguous land area. 7.1.2 Lot Width For any lot created after May 1, 1995, the minimum width of the lot shall be a distance of one hundred (100) feet between the street frontage and the front building line The width shall be measured in a line parallel to the street. This requirement shall apply in all zones except Residence 4 (R4); for zone R4 the distance shall be eighty (80) feet. 7.1.3 Restrictions 1. When a fifty (50) foot straight line is drown to divide a lot in two, and the perimeter of the smaller piece is greater than two hundred (200) feet, then such smaller piece shall not be included in the calculations when determining: lot area; contiguous buildable area (CBA); or street frontage as required by the Summary of Dimensional Requirements (Table 2) of this bylaw. This restriction applies only to lots created after May 1, 1995. Any lot created after May 1, 1995, shall have a lot depth of thirty (30) feet or more for at least eighty (80) percent of the minimum length of its frontage as required by the Summary of Dimen- sional Requirements (Table 2) of this bylaw. The lot depth shall be measured as a line drown per- pendienlar to the street. 3. No lot, upon which is then located any buildings or with respect to which apemfit has been issued and is then outstanding for the erection of any building, shall be subdivided or reduced in area in Town of North Andover 167 any manner unless said lot shall thereafter fulfill the lot area, street frontage and yard space re- quirements of this Bylaw except as may be permitted otherwise by the provisions ora variance granted by the Board of Appeals. If land be subdivided, conveyed, devised or otherwise trans- ferred in violation hereof, no building permit or other permit shall be issued with refemuce to any of the land so transferred or to the lot(s) retained until all of such land and lots meet the require- ments of this Zoning Bylaw. Any land taken by eminent domain or conveyed for a public purpose for which the land could have been taken shall not be deemed to be transferred in violation of the provisions hereof. 7,2 Street Frontage Minimum street frontage shall be as set forth in Summary of Dimensional Requirements (Table 2) and the lot line meeting these requirements shall constitute the "street frontage" for the lot. In no case shall actual street frontage at the street line be less than seventy five (75) feet; except as allowed by Section 7,2.2. Comer lots shall be required to have the required frontage only on one street. In determining the fulfillment of the minimum area and minimum street fi'ontage of a lot required in any zoning district, them shall not be included any land within the limits ora street upon which such lot abuts, even if the fee to such street is in the owner of the lot; except that ifa comer lot at its street comer is bounded in part by a segment of curved line not more than seventy five (75) feet in length connecting other lines bounding such lot which if extended would intersect, the area and frontage required in such lot shall be computed as if such potentially intersecting lines were so extended; but if a curved line more than seventy five (75) feet in length is the whole of any one boundary line of a lot, the minimum area and minimum frontage required shall be determined entirely within the lines bounding such lot; including such curved line. 7.2.1. Access across street frontage Access to each lot, except for comer lots, must be provided across the street frontage. If access to a lot is not across the street frontage as of the date of the adoption of this Section 7.2.1, the lot will not be considered non-conforming as to use or as to an existing structure on that lot. (1994/39) Exceptions to this requirement may be granted by the issuance of a Special Permit from the Plauning Board. A street frontage access Special permit may be granted for a lot in any residential district pro- vided that: a) The specific site is an appropriate location for access to the lot given the current and projected traffic on the roadway, and the site distance to adjacent driveways and roadways, and/or b) Special environmental conditions exist such as wetlands and/or steep slopes such that access across the street frontage would require wetland filling or extreme cutting and/or filling of slopes or would be otherwise detrimental to the environment; c) The access will not adversely affect the neighborhood; d) There will be no nuisance or serious hazard to vehicles or pedestrians; e) The access is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this Bylaw. 168 t 995 Annual Report 7.2.2 Frontage Exception Exceptions for meeting the frontage and lot width requirements required by Sections 7.1.2 and 7.2 may be granted upon the approval of a Special Permit. The permit granting authority shall be the Planning Board. A street frontage and lot width exception Special Permit may be granted for a lot in any residential dis- trict provided that: a) The area of the lot exceeds by three (3) times the minimum lot area required for that district; b) The lot has a minimum continuous street frontage of not less that fifty (50) feet and a width of not less than (50) feet at any poim between the street and the site of the dwelling; c) There is not more than one other such lot with frontage contiguous to it: and d) It is so located as not to block the possible future extension of a dead end street. e) The creation of the frontage exception lot will not adversely affect the neighborhood; f) The creation of the frontage exception lot is in harmony with the general purpose and intent of this Bylaw; f) No such lot as described above on which a dwelling is located, shall be hereafter reduced in area below the minimum area required in Section 7.1 (1985/16) 7.3 Yards (Setbacks) Minimum front, side and rear setbacks shall be as set forth in Table 2, except for eaves and uncovered steps. Buildings on comer lots shall have the required front setback from both streets, except in Resi- dence 4 (R4) District, where the setback from the side street shall be twenty (20) feet minimum. 7.4 Building Heights Maximum heights of buildings and structures shall be as set forth in Table 2. The foregoing limitations of height in feet in the designated zoning districts shall not apply to: 1. Farm buildings on farms of not less than ten (10) acres. 2. Nor shall they apply to chimneys, ventilators, skylights, tanks, bulkheads, penthouses, processing towers, and other accessory structural features usually erected at a height greater than the main roofs of any buildings. 3. Norto domes, bell towers, or spires of churches or other buildings, provided all features are in no way used for living purposes. 4. And further provided that no such structural feature of any non-manufacturing building shall ex- ceed a height of sixty five (65) feet from the ground. 5. Nor of amanufacturing building a height of eighty five (85) feet from the ground. 7.5 Lot Coverage Maximum lot coverage by buildings shall be as forth in Table 2. Lot coverage shall mean the percent of the lot covered by principal and accessory structures. 7.6 Floor Area Ratio Maximum floor area ratio (FAR) shall be as set forth in Table 2. FAR is the ratio between the total amount of building floor area on all usable floors and the area of the lot on which it is located. Town of North Andover 169 7.7 Dwelling Unit Density Maximum dwelling unit density (dwelling units per acre) shall be as set forth in Table 2. 7.8 Exceptions 1. The residential lot areas and frontages above required and listed in Table 2 shall not apply in any residence district to any lot of less area or less frontage than above required if such lot be not adjoined by other land of the same owner, available for combination with or use in connection with such lot, provided that the applicant for a building permit on any such lot shall show by citations from the Essex County Registry of Deeds incorporated in or attached to such application that such lot was lawfully laid out and duly recorded by plan or deed prior to January 9, 1957, and provided that on such a lot there shall be kept open and not built upon a front yard and a rear yard each not less than 20 feet deep, and two side yards, each not less than 12 feet wide; and further provided that such lot shall have a minimum street frontage of 50 feet and a minimum lot area of 5,000 square feet. In Residence 4 (R4) Districts only, two or more vacant lots, mutually adjoining, may with a Special Permit from the Board of Appeals be permitted to be combined into a new lot or lots of not less than 10,000 square feet area each, and with not less than 100 feet street frontage, provided it be shown to the Board of Appeals that each such lot was lawfully laid out and duly recorded by plan or deed prior to January 9, 1957 and the Building Inspector shall permit the construction of one single-family dwelling on each such 10,000 square foot lot. As described in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, no amendment to this Zoning Bylaw shall apply to land shown on an approved definitive subdivision plan as defined by the Subdivision Control Law, for the length of time described in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A. As described in Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40A, no amendment to this Zoning Bylaw shall affect the use of land shown on an endorsed Approval Not Required Plan, as defined by the Subdivision Control Law, for the length of time described in Massachusetts General Laws Chap- ter 40A. Mary E. Nardella and Others and Richard Nardella, Chairman, Planning Board VOTED to adopt Article 41 as printed in the warrant, and as amended as follows: VOTED at the last Town Meeting on May 15, 1995. VOTE: YES239 NO 14 Amended May 15, 1995 - 7.1.1 To Inse~t "with respect to" after 1986. FINAL VOTE May 23, 1995 170 t 995 Annual Report ARTICLE 42--AMEND TOWN CODE - SECTION 1-6 - NONCRIMINAL DISPOSITION OF VIOLATIONS. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 1-6 of the Town of Noah Andover Code concerning '~Noncrimi- nai disposition of violations' by adding the following paragraphs to the end of that section: Without intending to limit the generality of the foregoing, the following Board of Health Regulations ~d penal- ties therefor may be enfomed as a non-criminal offense in accordance with Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 40, Section 21D. The penalties set forth herein shall apply to each separate offense or violation of the regulations. Each day on which any violation exists shall be deemed to be a separate offense. The Board of Health shall determine the disposition of all complaints or requests for enforcement made pursuant to this By- law. The Board of Health or its specific designee may enforce a decision of the Board regarding the non- criminal disposition ora complaint or request for enforcement. APPLICABLE BOARD OF HEALTH REGULATIONS Up to Article X, Minimum Sanitation Standards for Food Service Establishments $300.00 Tobacco Control Regulations Individual Vendor or Food Establishment, first offense ,2nd offense ,3rd offense $25.00 $50.00 $100.00 $250.00 Dumpster regulations $50.00 Regulations for Sewer Tie-in $200:00 Rules and Regulations Governing the Practice of Massage and the Conduct of Establishments for the Giving of Massage, Vapor, Pool, Shower, or other Baths in the Town of North Andover $100.00 No~th Andover Board of Health Regulations for Watershed Pumping $200.00 Regulations for Stmtanning Establishments $300.00 Gayton Osgood, Board of Health VOTED to take no action on Article 42. Voted MAY 15, 1995 ARTICLE 43 AMEND ZONING BYLAW - SECTION 9 - NON-CONFORMING USES. To see if the Town will vote to add the following language to the end of paragraph 9:1, SECTION 9 - NON- CONFORMING USES. Town of North Andover 171 '~When a pre-existing structure has been made non-conforming due to changes in the lot size required by this bylaw, such structure may be extended or altered based on a finding by the Zoning Enforcement officer that such structure after the change meets all current zoning requirements except for lot size." Richard Rowen & Others VOTED unanimously to adopt Article 43, as printed in the warrant. Voted May 15, 1995 ARTICLE 44--ZONING BYLAW AMENDMENT - SECTION 6 - SIGN BYLAW. To see if the Town will vote to amend Section 6 of the Zoning Bylaw by replacing the existing sign bylaw with the following sign bylaw or take any other action relative thereto: SECTION 6 SIGNS AND SIGN LIGHTING REGULATIONS 6.1 Authority and Interpretation This Bylaw is adopted, as a General Bylaw pursuant t Chapter 93, Section 2933, inclusive, as amended, and a Zoning Bylaw pursuant to Chapter 40A, as amended of the General Laws of the Commonwealth of Massachusetts. This Bylaw is hereby declared to be remedial and protective, and is to be so construed and interpreted as to secure the beneficial interests and purposes defined in Section 6.2 of this Bylaw. 6.2 Purposes 1. The regulation and restriction of signs within the Town of North Andover in order to protect and enhance the visual environment of the Town for purposes of safety, convenience, information, and welfare of its residents. 2. The restricting of signs and lights which overload the public's capacity to receive information, which violate privacy, or which increase the probability of accidents by distracting attention or obstruct- ing vision. 3. To encourage signage and lighting which aid communication, orientation, identify activities, ex- press local history and character, serve educational purposes for the public good. 4. The reduction of visual and informational conflict among private signs and lighting and between the private and public information systems. 6.3 Definitions 1. Accessory Sign--A sign that advertises activities, goods, products, or a specific use, owner, or tenant, available within the building or on the property on which the sign is located, or advertises the property as a whole or any part thereof for sale or rent. 2. Building Frontage The length in feet ora ground floor level ora building front or side facing a street (or facing a rightofway accessible from a street) that is occupied by an individual business. 3. Dimensional Sign--A nonaecessory sign containing no advertising and giving direction to com- munity (noncommercial) activities, buildings, areas, such as churches, schools, playgrounds, mu- seres, historical sites, public buildings, etc. Sign not to exceed 12" x 30". 4. Display Window Signs--Temporary signs on the surface of or inside display windows, lighted only by the general building illumination. 5. Erect--Shall mean and include to construct, place, relocate, enlarge, alter, attach, suspend, and post. 6. Flagpole A pole erected on a roof, or projecting from a building or structure or on the ground. t 72 t 995 Annual Report 7. Freestanding Sign--Shall mean and include any sign not attached to a building or the ground. 8. Ground Sign--Any sign erected on the ground which is selfsupported and anchored to the ground. 9. Illuminated Sign--Illuminated sign shall mean any sign illuminated by electricity, gas, or other artificial light including reflective or phosphorescent light and shall include location of source of illumination. 10. Marquee--Any sheltering structure of permanent construction projecting from and totally sup- ported by the wall and/or roof ora building. 11. Non-Accessory Sign--Any sign that is not an accessory sign. 12. Obscene--shall have the meaning as that term is defined in Massachusetts General Laws Chap- ter 272, Section 1. Massachusetts General Laws, Chapter 272, Section defines "obscene" as fol- lows: 1. appeals to the prurient interest of the average person applying the contemporary standards of the county where the offense was committed; 2. depicts or describes sexual conduct in a potentially offensive way; and 3. lacks sedons literary, artistic, orpolitical or scientific value. 13. Permanent Sign--Any sign permitted to be erected and maintained for more than sixty (60) days. 14. Primary Sign--Thc principal accessory sign which may be a wall, roof, or ground sign, as al- lowed in Section 6.6. 15. Projecting Sign--Any sign which is attached or suspended from a building or other structure and any part of which projects more than twelve (12) inches from the wall surface of that portion of the building or structure. 16. Roof Sign--Any sign erected, constructed, and maintained wholly upon, connected to, or over the roof or parapet of any building with the entire support on the roof or roof structure. 17. Secondary Sign--Is a wall, roof, or ground sign intended for the same use as a primary sign but smaller dimensions and lettering, as allowed in Section 6.6. 18. Sign--A sign is any structure, mechanically or electrically driven, still or moving device, light, let- ter, figure, word, model, banner, pennant, trade flag, or representation that is designed to be seen from outside the lot on which it is erected. It advertises activities, goods, places, persons, objects, institutions, organizations, associations, businesses or events, products, services, or facilifes avail- able either on the property where the sign appears or in some other location. The definition in- cludes electric signs in windows or doors, but does not include window displays or merchandise. A sign may be permanent or temporary. 19. Sign Size (Area)--he surface area of any sign is the entire area within a single continuous perim- eter enclosing the extreme limits of lettering, representation, emblems, or other figures, together with any material or color forming an integral part of the display or used to differentiate the sign from the background against which it is placed. Structural members beating no sign copy shall not be included. 20. Wall Sign--Any sign affixed to, suspended fimm or painted on a wall, window, marquee, or para- pet. 6.4 Administration and Enforcement 1. Enforcement--The Building Inspector is hereby designated as the Sign Officer and is hereby charged with the enforcement of this Bylaw. The Sign Officer and his duly authorized agents shall, at reasonable times and upon presenta- tion of credentials, have the power to enter upon the premises on which any sign is erected or maintained in order to inspect said sign. Town of North Andover 173 The Sign Officer is fimher authorized, upon notice as herein provided, to order the repair or removal of any sign which in his judgment is a prohibited nonacg~ssory sign, or is likely to become dangerous, unsafe, or in disrepair, or which is erected or maintained contrary to this Bylaw. The Sign Officer shall serve a written notice and order upon the owner of record of the premises where the sign is located and any advertiser, tenant, or other persons known to him having control of or a substantial interest in said sign, directing the repair or removal of the sign within a time not to exceed thirty (30) days after giving such notice. If such notice and order is not obeyed within such period of time, the Sign Officer and his duly authorized agents shall, at reasonable times and upon presentation of credentials, have the power to enter upon the premises on which said sign is erected or maintained and repair or remove, or cause to be repaired or removed, said sign. All expenses incurred by the Sign Officer and his duly authorized agents in repairing or re- moving any sign shall be assessable against any person who failed to obey said notice and order and shall be recoverable in any court of competent jurisdiction if not paid within thirty (30) days after written notice of assessment is given by thc Sign Officer at any such person. 2. Permits: No permanent sign shall be erected, enlarged, or structurally altered without a sign permit is- sued by thc Building Inspector. Permits shall only be issued for signs in conformance with this Bylaw. Permit applications shall be accompanied by two (2) prints of scale drawings of the sign, supporting- structure and location. A copy of any relcvaut special permit shall also ac- company the application. Ail freestanding or roof signs shall be registered and identified as required by Section 1407.0 of the State Building Code. Notwithstanding anything to the contrmy in this Bylaw, any permanent sign authorized under this Bylaw may contain any otherwise lawfial, non-commercial message which does not direct attention to a business or to a service or commodity for sale in lieu of any message or content described in the applicable regulation. Non-conformance of Accessory Signs: Any non-conforming sign legally erected prior to the adoption of this provision, may be continued and maintained. Any sign rendered non-conforming through change or termination of activities on the premises shall be removed within thirty (30) days of order by the Building Inspector. No exist- ing sign shall be enlarged, reworded, redesigned, or altered in any way unless it conforms to the provisions contained herein. Any sign which has been destroyed or damaged to the extent that the cost of repair or restoration will exceed one-third (1/3) of the replacement value as of the date of destruction shall not be repaired, rebuilt, restored or altered unless in conformity of this Bylaw. 4. Street Banners or Signs--Street banners or signs advertising a public or charitable entertain- ment or event, by Special Permit from the Board of Selectmen. Such a sign shall be removed within seven (7) days a~r the event. 6.5 Prohibitions: 1. No sign shall be righted, except by steady, stationary light, shielded and directed solelyzat or inter- nal to the sign. 174 t995 Annual Report 2. N° illumination shall be permitted which casts glare onto any residential premises or onto any portion of a way so as to create a traffic hazard. 3. No sign shall be illuminated in any residential district between the hours of 12:00 midnight and 6:00 ~,.M. unless indicating time or temperature or an establishment open to the public during those hours. 4. No sign having red or green lights shall be erected within sight of a traffic signal unless approved as non-hazardous by the Chief of Police. 5. No animated, revolving, flashing, or exterior neon sign shall be pelmitted. 6. No pennants, streamers, advertising flags, spinners or similar devices shall be permitted, except as allowed by the board of Selectmen. 7. Comer visibility shall notbe obstructed. 8. No sign shall be erected, displayed, or maintained upon any rock, tree, fence, or utility pole. 9. No sign shall be erected, displayed, or maintained if it contains any obscene matter. 10. Flags and insignia ofany Government when displayed in connection with commeroial promotion. 11. No sign shall obstruct any means of egress from a building. 12. Projecting signs are prohibited. 13. Non-accessory signs are prohibited except for directional signs as allowed in Section 6.6, B. 6.6 Permitted Signs (Fee Required) A.Residence District--Accessory Signs---The following signs are allowed in a residence dis- trict as well as all other districts. 1. One (1) sign, either attached or freestanding, indicating onlythe name of the owner or occu- pant, street number and permitted uses or occupations engaged in thereon, not to exceed two (2) square feet in area. Such sign may include identification of any accessory professional office, home occupation, or other accessory uses permitted in a residence district. 2. One (1) sign oriented to each street on which the premises has access, either attached or freestanding, pertaining to an apartment development or a permitted non-residential principal use of the premises, such sign not to exceed ten (10) square feet in area. ' 3. One (1) unlighted contractor's sign, not exceeding twenty-five (25) square feet in area, main- mined on the premises while construction is in process and containing information relevant to the project. Such sign shall be removed promptly atter completion of the construction. 4. One (1) unlighted identification sign at each public entrance to a subdivision not exceeding twelve (12) square feet in area; to be removed when the subdivision roadway is accepted by the Town. 5. Off-premises Signs: Only signs pertaining exclusively to the premises on which they are lo- cated otto products, accommodations, services or activities on the premises shall be allowed, except that an off-premises directional sign, designating the route to an establishment not on the street to which the sign is oriented, may be erected and maintained within the public right- of-way at any intersection if anthorized by the Board of Selectmen or on private property if granted a special permit by the Board if Appeals. Such sign shall be authorizext only upon the authorizing agency's determination that such sign will promote the public interest, will not en- danger the public safety and will be of such size, location and design as will not be detrimental to the neighborhood. At locations where directions to more than one (1) establishment are to be provided, all such directional information shall be incorporated into a single structure. All such directional signs shall be unlighted, and each shall be not over four (4) square feet in area. Town of North Andover 175 B. Temporary Signs: Temporary signs shall be allowed as provided below, and provided that they comply with the following: (a) Unless otherwise specified in the Bylaw, temporm-y signs must comply with all appli- cable requirements for permanent signs, including issuance of a sign permit. 1. Temporary signs, for not more than twelve (12) square feet in area, erected for a charitable or religious cause; requires no sign permit and is to be removed within thirty (30) days of erec- lion. The Building Inspector shall maintain placement controls. 2. One (1) temporary unlighted real estate sign advertising the sale, rental or lease of the pre- mises or subdivision on which it is erected to be not larger than six (6) square feet; requires no sign permit if the erecting agent has obtained a one year permit for erecting such sign. (Such sign) to be removed fourteen (14) days after sale, rental or lease. 3. One (1) temporary unlighted sign not larger than twenty-five (25) square feet indicating the name and address of the patties involved in construction on the premises. 4. Temporary signs not meeting requirements forpermanent signs may advertise sales, special events, or changes in the nature of an operation, but shall not other, vise be used to advertise a continuing or regularly recurring business operation and shall be removed promptly when the information they display is out of date or no longer relevant. 5. Temporary signs pertaining to a candidate or ballot question appearing on the ballot of an elec- tion duly called in the Town of Notch Andover shall require no sign permit and shall be allowed in all zoning districts. Such signs permitted by this Bylaw: (a) shall only be permitted on private property; (b) shall not exceed six (6) square feet in area per sign and shall not exceed in aggregate twenty-four (24) square feet in area per lot; (c) shall not be higher than three (3) feet above ground level; (d) shall be stationary and shall not be illuminated; (e) shall be erected no sooner than thirty (30) days prior to the date of the election and shall be removed within three (3) days after the election. 6. Unless otherwise specified in this Bylaw, temporary signs pertaining to other non-commercial issues shall require no sign permit and shall be allowed in all zoning districts. Such signs shall be subject to the limitations set forth in subsection (5) (a)-(e) above. 7. Identification Signs or entrance markers for a church, or synagogue shall not exceed a com- bined total of thirty (30) square feet and provided that there shall be no more than two (2) signs allowed on the premises. 8. Notwithstanding any other provisions of this Bylaw, signs may be erected for posting land; example, no hunting, no trespassing, etc. C.Residence Districts: Non-accessory Signs~Directional signs by Special Permit from the Board of Selectmen, limited as follows: 1. Two (2) signs for each activity, not exceeding 6"X 30" in size. 2. Ground signs not exceeding eight (8) feet in height. D.Business and Industrial Districts: Accessory All signs permitted in residence districts as provided in Section 6.6(A) and 6.6(B), except that temporary real estate signs may be as large as twenty-five (25) square feet. 176 1995AnnualRepo~ Each owner, lessee, or tenant shall be allowed a primary and a secondary sign. Said sign may be used as ground, wall, or roof signs. No lot shall be allowed to have more than one (1) ground sign structure. 1. One (1) tempormy freestanding sign of not more than twenty-five (25) square feet in area and extending not more than eight (8) feet above ground level. Larger or taller signs may be allowed by Special Permit of the Board of Appeals, if said Board determines that the particu- lar sign will not be incongruous with the district in which it is to be located nor injurious to traffic and safety conditions therein. 2. For premises having multiple occupants, a single sign, either attached or freestanding, identi- fying those occupants. The total area of attached signs including this one, shall not exceed ten percent (10%) of wall area, and the area of any freestanding sign allowed under this para- graph shall not exceed twenty-five (25) square feet. 3. Temporary unlighted signs inside windows, occupying not more than twenty percent (20%) of the area of the window requires no sign permit. 4. No sign shall project more than one (1) foot over any public fight-of-way shall be covered by appropriate liability insurance as determined by the Building Inspector and verified by a cer- tificate of insurance filed with the Town Clerk~ 5. Service stations or garages may divide the allowed wall sign area into separate, smaller wall signs indicating separate operations or departments. A freestanding identification sign of fifty (50) square feet with price sign incorporated is allowed. 6. Building directories (if located outside) may be affixed to the exterior wall of a building at each public entrance. Such directory shall not exceed an area determined on the basis of one (1) square foot for each establislm~ent occupying the building. 7. Traffic Control orientational and guidance signs located on private property, up to four (4) square feet in area, displayed for purposes of direction or convenience, including signs identifying parking, fire lanes, rest rooms, freight entrances and the like. E. Shopping Centers 1. Signs are permitted in residence districts, except that temporary real estate signs may be as large as ten (10) square feet. 2. Signs attached to abuilding or its canopy, parallel with the facade and not projection above the roof-line, advertising the name of a firm or goods or services available on the premises, pro- vided that the total area of all signs erected on any wall by any occupant may not exceed twenty pement (20%) of the portion of the wall area assigned to that occupant. In no case shall any occupant's sign total more than two hundred (200) square feet facing any single street. 3. For any retailing complex comprising three O) or more enterprises on a single lot and fifty thousand (50,000) square feet floor area or more, one (1) freestanding sign for each street on which the development fronts, containing the name or other identification of the area occupied by the complex. Each sign shall be no larger than one hundred (100) square feet. Such sign shall not be located within ten (10) feet of any property line or the line of any way, and no part of the sign shall be more than twenty (20) feet above the ground level. 4. Temporary, unlighted signs, inside windows, occupying not more than fifty percent (50%) of the area of the window requires no sign permit. F. Office Parks 1. Signs as permitted in residence districts, except that tempora~ real estate signs may be as large as ten (10) square feet. Town of North Andover 177 2. One (1) sign for each street upon which the premises has frontage, identifying a subdivision of lots for office development. This sign shall be no greater than eight (8) feet in height and no larger than twenty (20) square feet in area except where the property fronts on a high-speed, limited access highway, in which case a special exception may be granted for a larger sign if required for legibility. 3. Signs for individual properties or tenants shall be limited to a single sign no larger than three (3) square feet per tenant. Individual tenants must have Letter of Permission from property owner. The Board of Appeals may grant a Special Permit for an exception for a larger area where this will not impair legibility ofothex signs or be incongruous with the surroundings, based upon consideration of the number of occupants and signs per building, size of building and in- tegration of sign aad building design. G. Industrial Districts 1. Signs as pelmitted in residence districts, except that temporary real estate signs may be as large as twenty-five (25) square feet. 2. Signs attached flat agaiustthe wall or canopy of a building, orprojecting notmorethan six (6) feet above such wall, advertising the name of the film or goods or services available or pro- duced on the premises; provided that the total area of all such sighs does not exceed twenty percent (20%) of the area of the side of the building to which they are attached ortwo hun- dred (200) square feet, whichever is less. 3. One (1) freestanding sign, containing the name or other identification of the use on the property, for each street on which the property fronts, each sign is limited to an area of one hundred (100) square feet. Such sign shall not be located closer than forty (40) feet to any property line or twenty (20) feet above g~ound level. H. Guidelines The following are further means by which the objectives for signs can be served. These guidelines are not mandatory, but degree of compliance with them shall be considered by the Special Pemfit Granting Authority in acting upon special permits authorized under this section, as shall consis- tency with the basic sign objectives cited above. Efficient Communication: 1. Signs should not display brand names, symbols or slogans of nationally distributed products except in cases where the majority of the floor or lot on the premises is devoted t manufacture or sale or other processing of that specific product. 2. Premises chiefly identified by a product name (such as a gasoline or auto brand) should de- vote some part of their permitted sign areato also displaying the identity of the local outlet. 3. Signs should not contain selling slogans or other advertising which is not an .integral part of the name or other identification of the enterprise. 4. Sign content normally should not occupy more than forty percent (40%)oft he sign background, whether a signboard or a building element. 5. Sign.q should be simple, neat and avoid distracting elements, so that contents can be quickly and easily read. Environmental Relationship 1. Sign design should take into consideration the scale of the street to which the sign is oriented and the size, brightness, style, height and colors of other signs in the vicinity. 178 '1995 Annual Report Sign brighmess should notbe excessive in relation to background lighting levels, e.g., averag- ing not in excess of one hundred (100) footlambetts in the downtown or similarly bright areas and not in excess of twenty (20) footlamberts in unlighted outlying areas. Building Relationship 1. Signs should be sized and located so as to not interrupt obscure or hide the continuity of col- mas, cornices, roof eaves, sill lines or other elements of building structure and where pos- sible, should reflect and emphasize building structural form. 2. Sign material, colors andlettering should be reflective of the character of the building to which the sign relates, just as sign size should be related to building size. 3. Clutter should be avoided by not using support brackets extending above the sign or guy wires and turn buckles. Landscaping, Buffering, Lighting 1. In Shopping Centers and Office Parks, landscaping shall be provided and maintained in accor- dance with planting approved by the Planning Board and incorporated as part of the plans on which the Special Permit of the Board of Appeals is based. 2. In all industrial districts, landscaping shall be provided and maintained in front yards and in side yards abutting public ways for aesthetic reasons to break up lines of buildings and for screen- ing accessory facilities under the requirements discussed below. Specifically, in all Industrial and Business Districts, landscape screening shall be provided adjacent to a. Abutting existing residential properties; and b. Abutting limited access highways in addition to the landscaping in front and side yards mentioned above. Landscape screening shall consist of planting, including evergreens, the plantings to be of such height depth as is needed to screen adequately from view from abutting area any unshielded light source, either inside or outside. Board of Selectmen VOTED to adopt Article 44, as printed in the warrant. VOTE: Yes 229 No 2 Voted May 23, 1995 ARTICLE 45 ACQUISITION OF EASEMENT - RALEIGH TAVERN LANE. To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $100.00 to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen for the purpose of acquiring by purchase, eminent domain, gift, grant or otherwise, an easement for drainage over and under a parcel of land now owned by William Crafton and Mary Leu Crafton, see deed recorded with the North Essex Registry of Deeds in Book 1725, at Page 231 and any other persons with an established fight inthe following described premises: A strip of land twenty feet in width over a portion of Lot No. 14 on a plan entitled, '*Definitive Plan 'Raleigh Tavern Estates', North Andover, Massachusetts, Owner, Old North Andover Realty Trust, Engineer, Hayes Engineering, Inc." dated May 15, 1968, and recorded inthe North Essex Registry of Deeds, as Plan No. 5913. Said strip commencing at a point on the Southeasterly line of Raleigh Tavern lane at Station 9 + 04.34; thence travelling N 48 degrees 02' 00" East for a distance of 140.00 feet; thence travelling S 41 degrees 58' 00" East Town of North Andover 179 for a distance of 20.00 feet; thence travelling S 48 degrees 02' 00" West for a distance of 140.00 feet; to an- other point on the Southeasterly line of Raleigh Tavem Lane at Station 9 + 24.34; thence travelling N 41 de- grees 58' 00" West along the Southeasterly boundmy of Raleigh Tavern Lane for a distance of 20.00 feet to the point of beginning. Including without limiting any and all rights necessaxy to provide drainage over and under said strip, the per- petual rights and easements to construct, inspect, repair, remove, replace, operate and forever maintain (a) pipes, conduits, and their appurtenances for the conveyance of water, (2) a covered surface and ground water drain or drains with any manholes, pipes, conduits and their appurtenances, and (3) fights of towage over the surface for surface and ground water drainage including the right to alter the surface contours to contain, di- rect, and control the flow of said water and to do all other acts incidental to the foregoing, including the right to pass along and over the land for the aforesaid purposes, over, in, through and under the whole of said twenty (20) foot strip of land. George Pema and Others Article Defeated, Two-thirds vote required. VOTE: Yes209 No 147 Voted May 15, 1995 ARTICLE 46--ACQUISITION OF EASEMENT - RALEIGH TAVERN LANE (SCARBOROUGH PROPERTY). To see if the Town will vote to raise and appropriate the sum of $100.00 to be expended under the direction of the Board of Selectmen for the purpose of acquiring by purchase, eminent domain, gift, gr~t or otherwise, an easement for drainage over and under a parcel of land now owned by Richard H. Scarborough and Patricia M Scarborough, see deed recorded with the North Essex Registry of Deeds in Book 1142, at Page 90 mad any other persons with an established right in the following described premises: A strip of land twenty feet in width over a portion of Lot No. 30 on a plan entitled, "Definitive Plan 'Raleigh Tavern Estates', North Andover, Massachusetts, Owner, Old North Andover Realty Trust, Engineer, Hayes Engineering, Inc." dated May 15, 1968, and recorded in North Essex Registry of Deeds, as Plan No. 5913. Said strip commencing at a point on the Northwesterly line of Raleigh Tavern Lane at Station 9 + 01.02; ahence travelling S 75 degrees 52' 00" West for a distance of 120.00 feet; thence travelling S 14 degrees 08' 00" East for a distance of 20.00 feet; thence travelling N 75 degrees 52' 00" East for a distance of 130.58 feet to another point on the Northwesterly line of Raleigh Tavern Lane at Station 9 + 23.64; thence travelling N 41 degrees 58 '00" West along the northwesterly boundary of Raleigh Tavern Lane for a distance of 22.62 feet to the point of beginning. Including without limiting any and all rights necessary to provide drainage over and under said strip, the per- pemal rights and easements to construct, inspect, repair, remove, replace, operate and forever maintain (a) pipes, conduits, and their appurtenances for the conveyance of water, (2) a covered surface and ground water drain or drains with any manholes, pipes, conduits, and their appurtenances, and (3) fights of towage over the surface for surface and ground water drainage including the right to alter the surface contours to contain, di- rect, and control the flow of said water and to do all other acts incidental to the foregoing, including the right to pass along and over the land for the aforesaid purposes, over, in, through and under the whole of said twenty (20) foot strip of land. George Poma and Others 180 1995 Annual Report VOTED unanimously to adopt Article 46 as printed in the warrant, with the following amendment: In the first paragraph strike the words "eminent domain". Voted May 23, 1995 ARTICLE 47--ACQUIRE BY EMINENT DOMAIN A PORTION OF REA STREET. To see if the Town will vote to acquire by eminent domain that portion of Rea Street from Summer Street to North Cross Road, as shown on "Subdivision Plan of Land on Francis Estates in North Andover, Mass., drawn for E.C.S., Inc., PO Box 177, Pinehurst, MA, Scale 1"=40', Dec., 1984, Rev. June, 1985, Merrimack Engi- neeting Services, 66 Park Street, Andover, MA 01810 which plan is recorded in the Essex North Registry of Deeds, as Plan No. 10015, and at the discretion of the Department of Public Works to expend as much as necessary of the subdivision performance bond funds released upon demand of the Town, and now held by the Town, to complete the final paving of that portion of Rca Street. Gina Armano and Others VOTED unanimously to adopt Article 47, as printed in the warrant.. Voted May 15, 1995 ARTICLE 48 ACCEPTANCE OF STATE HIGHWAY - PORTIONS OF OSGOOD AND ANDOVER STREETS. To see if the Town will vote to authorize thc Board of Selectmen to execute an agreement between the Town of North Andover and the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Highway Department to allow the Common- wealth to discontinue certain sections of Andover Street and Osgood Street, which are currently designated as State Highways, and thereafter said ways so discontinued shall become Town ways in accordance with Mas- sachusetts General Laws Chapter 81, Section 12, and further to authorize the Board of Select. men to accept from the Commonwealth of Massachusetts the above roadways "As is" and Grant Funds in the amount of $995,000.00, more or less, to be expended by the Division of Public Works, with the approval of the Town Manager, for the purpose of improving said roadways to Town standards. VOTED unanimously to adopt Article 48, as printed in the warrant. Voted May 9, 1995 ARTICLE 49--ROADWAY ACCEPTANCE - ANNE ROAD. To see if the Town will vote to accept the roadway, as public way, namely "Anne Road" from Station # 0+26.67 to Station #4+52.75, as shown on the plan entitled "Definitive Subdivision Plan of Land Sided Place, North Andover, Massachusetts," prepared by "Richard F. Kaminski & Associates, 200 Sutton Street, North Andover, Massachusetts 01845", dated May 29, 1985, "Sheet 2 of 4, and recorded at Essex North Registry of Deeds, as Plan # 10158, received and recorded January 17, 1986 at 2:25 PM, B 2116, P 1, Registry of Deeds." Ercole L. Sided and Others VOTED unanimously to adopt Article 49, as printed in the warrant. Voted May 9, 1995 ARTICLE 50 ROADWAY ACCEPTANCE - PORTION OF BOOTH STREET. To see if the Town will vote to accept as apublic way that portion of Booth Street as is located between Wesley and Wallace Streets and shown on a plan entitled "Definitive Subdivision Plan, being a subdivision of Lot 292 Town of North Andover 181 Shown on Land Court Plan 3263F located in North Andover, MA", Applicant: S & S Builders, Christiansen and Sergi, Professional Engineers Land Surveyors and recorded with the Land Court as Plan 3263G all as further set out in the legal description filed herewith as Exhibit A and filed with the North Andover Board of SelecUnen and the Community Development Department. EXHIBIT A To accept as a public way that portion of Booth Street as is located between Wesley and Wallace Streets and shown on aplan entitled '~Definitive Subdivision Plan, being a Subdivision of Lot 292 shown on Land Court Plan 3263F located in North Andover, MA", Applicant: S & S Builders, Chfistiansen and Sergi, Pmfessionai Engineers Land Surveyors and recorded with the Land Court as Plan #3263G ail as further set out in the legai description filed herewith as Exhibit A and filed with the North Andover Board of Selectmen and the Commu- nity Development Department. The Land together with the improvements thereon shown as Booth Street, as laid out on a plan entitled '~De- finitive Subdivision Plan being a Subdivision of Lot 292 shown on Land Court Plan #32631m' located in North Andover, Massachusetts, Applicant: S & S Builders, Inc., dated: January 1, 1993, revised May 28, 1993, Christiansen & Sergi, professional engineers, and being further bounded as follows: Northerly: Easterly: Southerly: Westerly: by the intersection with Wesley Street as shown on said plan; by the frontage of lots 293,294, and 295, as shown on said plan; by the intersection with Wailace Street as shown on said plan; and by land now or formerly of Balsamo and now or formerly of Bottigi. Meaning and intending to convey all fee interest as underlies Booth Street, as shown on said plan together with any other fee interest with Wallace and Wesley Streets, as may be necessary to effect the utilization of Booth Street. Reserved in this grant is the fee interest underlying the right of way, as shown on Lot 295 but conveying by separate instrument, the right to pass and repass over that portion of lot 295, as it shown as aright of way easement. Carmen R. Corsaro and Others VOTED unanimously to accept as a Town way, that portion of Booth Street, as is located between Wesley and Wailace Streets, as described in the Article, and that the Town further vote to authorize the Board of Selectmen to acquixe by gifg property rights necessary to use said street for all purposes for which public ways are used in the Town of North Andover. VOTED May 9, 1995 ARTICLE 51wROADWAY ACCEPTANCES - CASTLEMERE AND CARRIAGE CHASE. To see if the Town will vote to accept as public ways, the roadways known as Castlemere and Carriage Chase, as shown on a plan of land entitled "Definitive Subdivision Plan of'Marble Ridge' in Norfla Andover, Mass." Owner and Applicant: Marbleridge Development, Corp., 754 Forest Street, North Andover, MA, Christiansen Engineering, Inc., dated October 19, 1984, as revised, said plan recorded in the Noah Essex Registry of Deeds as plan #9791 ail as further set out in the legal description filed herewith, as Exhibit A (incorporated by refer- ence) and filed with the Noah Andover Board of SeleChlien and Community Development Depamnent. 182 t995 Annual Report EXHIBIT A This is a legal description appended to a warrant article filed by the Marbleridge Development Corporation, Michael Kasabuski, President and Treasurer and is intended to further identify Castlemere mad Carriage Chase, so called, the roadways shown on a plan of land entitled "Definitive Subdivision Plan of 'Marble Ridge' in North Andover, Mass." said plan recorded in the North Essex Registry of Deeds, as Plan #9791. The road- ways petitioned for acceptance, as public ways are further bounded and described, as follows: Beginning at a point in the easterly line of Great Pond Road, at the comer of Lot lA, 98.28 feet southwesterly of a drill hole set as shown on said plan; and thence running by an arc with a radius of 25 feet, a length of 31.42 feet to a point; and thence continuing to nm by the westerly frontage of Lots lA, Lot 21, 20, 19, 18, and 17, as said lots abut Castlemere to apoint; and thence continu- ing to mn by an arc with a radius of 25 feet a length of 39.77 feet to a point; and thence by the southerly line of Lot 17, as it abuts Carriage Chase to a point in the comer of the stone wall, as shown on said Plan; thence continuing to mn westerly by the stone wall 27.63 feet to a point; thence taming and running south 14 56' 10" east 59.14 feet to a point in the southerly line of Carriage Chase, as it abuts Lot 16 and thence running westerly by the frontage of Lots 16, 15, and 14 as said lots abut Carriage Chase to a point; thence turning and running by an arc with a radius of 25 feet for a length of 38.76 feet; thence turning and nmning in a southerly and westerly direction by the frontages of Lots 14, 13, 12, 11 and other land shown on said Plan now or for- merly of Marbleridge Development Corp., as said lots and land abut Castlemere to a point; thence turning and running by an arc with a radius of 20 feet a length of 31.42 feet to a point in the easterly line of Marbleddge Road; thence turning and running by the easterly line of Marblefidge Road 90 feet to a point; thence turning and running by an arc with a radius of 20 feet a length of 31.42 feet to a point in the northerly line of Castlemere; thence running by the northerly line of Castlemere by other land shown on said plan of Marbleridge Development Corp. and the front- ages of Lots 25, 24, 23, 22, and still other land of the said Marbleridge Development Corp., as said lots and lands abut Castlemere to a point; thence turning and running by and arc with a ra- dius of 25 feet for a length of 31.42 feet to a point in the easterly line in Great Pond mad; thence turning and running northerly by the Easterly line of Great Pond Road; thence turning and run- ning northerly by the Easterly line of Great Pond Road 90 feet to the point of beginning, meaning and intending to describe the ways shown as "Casflemere" and "Carriage Chase" on said plan, however the same may be bounded and described. Michael Kasabuski and Others VOTED unanimously to adopt Article 51, as printed in the warrant. Voted May 9, 1995 ARTICLE 52---ROADWAY ACCEPTANCE - HIDDEN COURT. To see if the town will vote to accept the roadway, as a public way, namely Hidden Court (Stations are not set forth on said Plan) on a plan of land entitled: "SUBDIVISION PLAN OF LAND IN NORTH ANDOVER, Donohoe and Parkhurst, Inc., Surveyors," Dated: September 25, 1989, Sheets 1-6, and recorded at NoF& Essex District Registry of Deeds, Registered Land Section, as Plan No. 369093U. Paul St. Hilaire, Trustee of Summer Trust, u/d/t dated October 9, 1984, and recorded in Essex North District Registry of Deeds in Book 1879, page 298 of North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts being unmarried, for consideration paid and in full consideration of less than One Hundred ($100.00) Dollars grant to the inhab- itants of the Town of North Andover, Massachusetts. Town of North Andover 183 The fee in the roadway known as Hidden Cou~ North Andover, Massachusetts. For a more particular description of Hidden Court, North Andover, Massachusetts, see Exhibit "A" attached hereto and made a part of hereof. Hidden Court is set forth on a Definitive Subdivision Plan entitled "Coventry Estates - Phase Il, Owner and Developer, Coventry Development Corporation, Lindberg Avenue, Methuen, Mass., Beta Intemational Cor- poration, 197 Portland Street, Consulting Engineers, Boston, Mass., July 1986, revised April, 1987." Said plan is recorded at North Essex Registry of Deeds, Registered Land Section, as Plan No. 36903U. Reference may be had to said plan for a more particular description. For Grantor's title to Hidden Court, see Document No. 52902, Certificate of~fle No. 1169, Book 82, Page 273. LEGAL DESCRIPTION OF HIDDEN COURT Beginning at a point where the easterly line of Blue Ridge Road intersects the northerly line of Hidden Court; Thence in a southeasterly and easterly direction along a curved line of R~dius = 25.00~, a dis- tance of 36.65' to a point; Thence in an easterly direction on a curved line of radius = 375.00', a distance of 199.1 I'm apoim; Thence in an easterly but more northeasterly direction on a curved line of radius=775.00', a dis- tance of 200.00' to a point; Thence in a northerly direction along a curved line of radius = 25.00', a distance of 24.68' to a point; Thence a northerly, northeasterly, easterly, southeasterly, southerly, southwesterly and westerly direction along a curved line of radius=60.00' a distance of 301.45' to a point; Thence is a westerly and southwesterly direction along a curved line of radius = 25.00' a dis- tance of 22.52' to a point; Thence in a southwesterly direction along a curved line of radius = 825.00', a distance of 217.35' to a point; Thence is a westerly direction along a curved line of radius = 425.00', a distance of234.88'to a point; Thence in a westvrly and southwesterly direction on a curved line of radius=25.00', a distance of 32.32' to a point in the easterly line of Blue Ridge Road; Thence in a northerly direction on a curved line of Radius = 225.00', a distance of 90.95 ' to the point of beginning. Paul St. Hilaire and Others VOTED unanimously to adopt Article 52, as printed in the warrant. Voted May 9, 1995 ARTICLE 53--ROADWAY ACCEPTANCE - MEADOWOOD ROAD. To see if the town will vote to accept the roadway, as a public way, namely Meadowood Road, as shown on a plan entitled "Special Permit and Definitive Plan Meadowood No~th Andover, Mass"' pr~ared by Merrimack Engineering Services, Inc., 66 Park Street, Andover, Massachusetts, 01810, prepared for Meadows Realty Trust, PO Box 6700 Suite 209, North Andover, Mass, dated September 15, 1992, sheet 1 through 7 and re- corded at Essex North Registry of Deeds, as Plan #12178. Thomas Laudani and Others VOTED not to accept the article. Article defeated. Voted May 9, 1995 184 1995 Annual Report ARTICLE 54 ROADWAY ACCEPTANCE - SCOTT CIRCLE. To see if the Town will vote to accept the roadway as a public way, namely Scott Circle from Station 0+00 to Station 5+50.36 as shown on aplan entitled W/hippoorwill Park"prepared byNeve Associates, 447 Old Bos- ton Road, Topsfield, MA 01983, prepared for David and Cheryl Dickerson, One Scott Circle, North Andover, MA 01845, dated February 15, 1991, Revised August 3, 1993 by Scott Giles, 50 Deer Meadow Road, North Andover, MA 01845, sheet 1 of 3 and recorded at Essex North Registry of Deeds as Plan #12273. Cheryl Dickerson and Others VOTED unanimously to adopt Article 54, as written in the warrant. Voted May 9, 1995 ARTICLE 55---ROADWAY ACCEPTANCE - SPRING HILL ROAD. To see if the Town will vote to accept the roadway, as a public way, namely Spring hill road, as shown on a Plan of Land entitled "Spring Hill", Thomas E. Neve, Associates, Engineer, dated October 17, 1994, Joseph Fitzgibbons, Trustee, Owner. Said Plan is recorded at Essex North District Registry of Deeds, as Plan 9779. Stations on said plan are shown as 0+0, to 14+00. Paul St. Hilaire, Trustee of Summer Trust, u/d/t dated October 9, 1984 and recorded in Essex Nol~h Registry of Deeds in Book 1879, Page 298 of North Andover, Essex County, Massachusetts being unmarried, for con- siderafion paid, and in full consideration of less than One Hundred ($100.00) dollam grant to the inhabitants of the Town of North Andover, Massachusetts. The fee in the roadway known as Spring Hill Road, North Andover, Massachusetts. For a more particular description of Spring Hill road, North Andover, Massachusetts, see Exhibit "A: attached hereto and made a part hereof. For Grantor's title to the fee in the road, see deed recorded at Essex North DisUict Registry of Deeds in Book 1827, pages 324 and 328. Spring Hill Road is fully set out on aplan of land entitled "Spring Hill", Thomas E. Neve, Associates, Engineer, Dated October 17, 1994, Joseph Fitzgibbons, Trustee, Owner. Said plan is recorded at No~th Essex Registry of Deeds, as Plan 9779. Reference to said Plan may be had for a complete description. Beginning at a point where the easterly line of Summer Street intersects the northerly line of Spring Hill Road; Thence in a Southerly and southeasterly direction on a curved line of radius = 20.00' a distance of 33.82' to a point; Thence at a bearing ofS62-32-38E, a distance of 109.00' feet to a point; Thence in an easterly direction on a curved line of radius = 233.27' a distance of 109.92' to a point; Thence at a beating of S35-32-38E, a distance of 140.57' to a point; Thence in an easterly direction on a curved line of radins = 545.10, a distance of 133.19'to a point; Thence at a bearing ofS49-32-38E, a distance of 400.00' to a point; Thence in a southeasterly, southerly, and southwesterly direct, ion on a curved line of radius = 132.29', a distance of 247.06' to a point; Thence at a bearing of S57-27-22W, a distance of 210.00' to a point; Thence in a southwesterly and southerly direction on a curved line ofradins = 20.00', a distance of 19.47' to apoint; Thence in a southerly, southwesterly, westerly, northwesterly, northerly and noaheasterly direc- tion on a curved line of radius = 60.00'; a distance of 305.30'to apoint; Thence is a northeasterly direction on a curved line of radius = 20.00', a distance of 19.47 to a point; Town of North Andover 185 Thence at a bearing ofN57-27-22E, a distance of 210.00' to a point; Thence in a northeasterly, northerly, and northwesterly direction on a curved line of radius = 82.29' a distance of 153.68' to a point; Thence at a bearing ofN49-32-3gW, a distance of 400.00 to a point; Thence in a northwesterly direction on a curved line of radius = 595.10, a distance of 145.41' to a point; Thence at a bearing ofN35-32-38W, a distance of 140.57' to a point; Thence in a northwesterly direction on a curved line of radius = 183.27', a distance of 86.36' to apoint; Thence at a bearing ofN62-32-38W, a distance of 91.81; to a point; Thence in aWestefly and southwesterly direction on a curved line of radius = 25.00', a distance of 45.14' to a point on the easterly line of Summer Street; Thence at a bearing of N14o00-06E, along the easterly line of Summer Street, a distance of 38.55' to a point; Thence in a northeasterly direction on a curved line of radius = 186.21', a distance of 66.19' to the point of beginning. Patti St. Hilaire and Others VOTED unanimously to adopt Paticle 55, as printed in the warrant. Voted May 9, 1995 ARTICLE 56~ROADWAY ACCEPTANCE - VILLAGE WAY. To see ffllae Town will vote to accept the roadway known as 'Nillage Way", as a public way, namely 'Willage Way" fxom Station 0+00 to Station 3+77.05 as shown on aplan entitled, 'Definitive Subdivision of V"fllage Woods, North Andover, Mass., owner and Applicant Anthony J. Foresta, prepared by Frank G-elinas and Associates, Inc., North Andover, Mass., Scale 1'=40', dated March 17, 1981, revised 2/5/82" and recorded in the Essex Noah District Registry of Deeds as Plan No. 9582, and supplemented by a plan entitled, "Supplemental Plan for the Definitive Subdivision of Village Woods, North Andover, Mass., by Richard F. Kaminski and Associ- ates, Inc., North Andover MA, dated March 11, 1985', and recorded in said Registry, as Plan No. 9853. Steven Knott and Others VOTED unamimously to adopt Article 56, as printed in the warrent. Voted May 15, 1995 ARTICLE 57--AMEND TOWN CODE - PROHIBIT GASOLINE OR DIESEL POWER BOATS ON LAKE COCHICHEWICK. To see if the Town will vote to amend the Code of North Andover by adding in Part 2, General Legislation, Chapter 146 - Recreational Boat Use, the creation of a Bylaw which prohibits the use of all gasoline or diesel powered boats on Lake Cochichewick, and its tributaries, unless othenvise anthodzed by the Department of Public Works for the lake monitoring procedures and/or emergencies. George Rei~ and Others VOTED not to accept this article. Article defeated. Voted May 15, 1995 186 1995 Annual Report ARTICLE 58 AMEND TOWN CODE - PROHIBIT THE SALE OF PRODUCT KNOWN AS "SILLY STRING." To see if the Town of North Andover will vote the an~end the Town Code to insert the following section: '~No person, during any parade, festival, concert, sporting event or other public event shall sell or distribute on any street, sidewalk, or public way of the Town or upon any proper~y owned by the Town, a product known as "Silly String" or any similar product sold or used for amusement that ejects a soft robbery substance; any aerosol can that ejects paint, shaving cream, foam or makes loud noises or any explosive device." Daniel Long and Others VOTED to adopt this article, as printed in the warrant, withthe following amendment: add the word '~use," in the second sentence after the word "Shall"and to include said Code under Chapter 122, Section 2, entitled "Special Events - Prohibited Sales". Majority Vote. Voted May 15, 1995 ATI'EST: A TRUE COPY Joyce A. Bradshaw, Town Cleric Town of North Andover 187 Financial Appendix Town Accountant General Fund Reserve Report Auditors Report GENERAL FUND REVENUE 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 Prior years 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 Prior Yea~ Rollbaak Taxes Farm Animal Exoise ForeatProduotsTax W~er Uen Int Add to Taxes 1995 1994 1993 1995 1994 1995 1994 1995 1994 1993 1992 1989 1995 1994 1993 1992 Traffio L~ht Bs~arment 1995 1994 1993 1992 1991 1990 Prior Years Payment in Lieu of taxea Tax ~tle Water Rates Watm Hookupa Wat~/Main/Constmb~tion PsraonalPrope~y 485,103,38 3,028.60 {2,764.21) 7,377,94 (440.10) (3,042.26) RealEatats 21,228,798,83 355,722,01 39,365.80 (31,182.54) (22,S27,77) 404.11 1,087,07 1,598.03 1,811.25 12,559.53 8ewe~Lisns 85.712.45 12,540.27 2,649.94 Sewer Assessments 380.17 376.89 1,458.65 WatsrLJena 108,469.76 18,724.58 4,329.70 521.87 213.75 Commfttedt~a~ 211.10 7.80 18,977.49 Motor Vehids Exoies 1,619,402.01 492,806.18 19.524.94 4,413.53 824.76 1,081.77 1,454.77 21,215.38 502,751.26 3,424,596.35 278,059.50 17,752.82 469,263.35 21,568,180.44 1,087.07 1,598.03 1,811.25 12,559.53 80,902,67 380.17 1,835.54 132,259.66 218.90 18,977.49 2,139,508.56 21,215.36 502,751.28 3,720,408.67 Sewe~ Rates 1,395,993.40 1,395,$93.40 Water/Sewer Lien Release 178.00 178,00 Property Taxes Tax Title Lien Certificates Loss of tax - veterans benefit Elderly Abatements Reimbursement for Blind Loss of Tax Bderly Persons School Aid GL Chapter 70 Tranns of Pupils Ch 71 Police Career Incentive Veterans Benefits Ch115.S.8 Local Aid Additional Assistance Lottery Aid Highway Fund State Owned Land Extended Polling Hours Town Manager/Selectmen Cable Fees Liquor Licenses Other Alcohol Licenses Food Licenses Miscellaneous Miscellaneous Licenses Demand/Bad Cheek Charge Investment Interest D&F Betterment Repayment Miscellaneous Revenue Fees Fees Rling Fees Fees Police Fees Dog Fees Police 10% Administrative Fees Parking Fines Court Fines Ambulance Service Permits Inspection Fees Plumbing Fees Electrical Fees Gas permits State Reimbursement Rental Fees Miscellaneous Interest State Receipts 142,449.58 159,084.20 26,180.00 4,201.00 13,208.00 1,400.00 43,074.00 1,596,§23.00 220,218.O0 52,977.00 11,484.13 151,695.00 908,097.00 130,989.00 58,121.00 1,634.00 DapartmentniRecei~s Treasurer/Collector 3,423.50 37,160.00 870.00 2,000.00 818.35 2,835.50 1,155.00 99,426.98 79,2OO.00 Town Accountant 16,560.22 Tewn Clerk 16,132.68 Censervntion 6,128.50 Planning Board 54,622.74 Board of Appeals 2,173.48 Police Department Fire Depmtmant 3,182.27 110.OO 23,750.75 21,357.50 69,789.OO 166,039.62 33,195.78 Building Department 349,075.08 23,805.50 66,930.00 12,425.50 Civil O~snan 375.42 BohoolOepartment 9,045.00 1,003.43 301,513,78 26,180.00 3,194,381,13 46,907,35 179,781,98 16,560.22 15,132,68 6,128.50 54,622.74 2,173.48 118,189.52 199,235.40 452,236.08 375.42 10,048.43 Hurricane Bob Highway Dept. Fees Misc. Water Dept. Trash - Neswick Waste Oil Fees Offal Permits Veterans Benefits Department of Public Works 36,577.74 2,095.00 816,808.18 Health Department 855,480.92 Total General Fund Reeeipte 54,425.41 1,100,00 55,525.41 Library 6,832.35 6,832.35 Veterana Services 1,232.74 1,232.74 SPECIAL REVENUE FUNDS SCHOOL LUNCH PROGRAM Receipts 386,428.46 Federal Aid Reimburse 85,073.55 State Aid Reimburse 17,602.24 Earnings on Investments 494.01 489,598.26 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT Athletic Revolving 113,344.39 Pre-School 39,754.18 Shakespeare/Music 10,278.00 Community Events 284,808.48 Eady Childhood-Accelerate Develop 7,000.00 Early Childhood Quality Network 15,00(~.00 Making Interdis. Connection 3,750.00 SPED 89-313 In State 34,700.00 Chapter I Block Grant 119,586.00 Drug Frae School 16,748.00 Palms State Alliance 500.00 Early Childhood 94-142 204,208.00 Early Childhood 19,200.00 Ed Reform Professional Develop 11,587.00 SPED Sprig 14,000.00 Math and Science 8,700.00 Project IEP 8,175.00 Chapter II Distribution 9,754.00 Health Protection Grant 97,S95.00 1,019,048.05 OTHER GRANTS Riverway ownership study 950.00 Streamline Permit grant 16,02§.75 Community Policing Grant 7.485,95 Police Dare Grant 16,969.08 Civil Defense 1,004.08 Elder Affairs 11,863.00 Elder Affairs 1,248.00 Governors Alliance 1,750.00 Ubraw State Aid 21,502.22 North Andover Arts 7,481.91 86,280.99 INn;REST EARNED-GRANTS Boat Ramp 617.11 DH Sutton Highway Grant 5,887.29 6,504.40 REVOLVING FUNDS Osgood Hill 20,116.02 Counsil On Aging 9,010.50 DPW recycling bins 1,286.75 Youth Service Revolving 28,872.00 Dog fines 102.00 57,187.27 INSURANCE REIMBURSEMENTS 35,612,557.48 Police Damage Reimbumements Reserve from Fees Wetlands Let's get Growing Holiday Festival Dare Program Community Policing Education trailer Fire Apparatus Fundraisers Nutrition Program Education Fund Spring Water Fundraiser Recreation Council Fourth of July Drummond Park Joseph Hermann Building Fund 350th Anniversary Committee Youth Lacrosse Wetland Life Grave Registration Total Special Revenue Funds 2,279.21 AMBULANCE 48,000.00 CONSERVA~ON 16,306.25 DONATIONS Managers 335.20 5,616.00 Police Departmant 0.00 8,193.00 Rte Department 2,665.24 3,000.00 Council on Aging 8,793.07 1,210.00 432.00 238.20 Library 142,237.94 Recreation 10,550.00 3,153.00 1,410.00 36,641.94 1,019.10 1,520.00 Conservation 58.00 Veterane 200.00 2,279.21 48,000.00 16,306.25 5,951.20 $,193.00 5,665.24 10,§73.27 142,237.94 54,294.04 58.00 200.00 1,952,477.12 Earnings on Investments Conservation Trust Fund Stabilization Fund Interest Income Law Enforcement Trust Total Trust Funds TRUST FUND RECEIPTS 475.66 263.53 2,674.78 3,526.35 6,940.33 6,940.33 Outside Detail Police Fire Planning Department Bonds Meal Tax-State of MA Fish/Wildlife Excise Clear Fee-State of MA Deputy Collector Fees Total Agency Receipts AGENCY FUNDS 386,712.50 18,544.67 2,021,110.84 667.89 16,868.00 13,748.00 22,669.41 2,47S,321.31 2,478,321.31 Total Other Funds 4,437,738.76 MELANSON, GREENWOOD COMPANY, P.C. CERTIFIED PUBLIC ACCOUNTANTS INDEPENDENT AUDITORS' REPORT To the Board of Selectmen Town of North Andover, Massachusetts We have audited the accompanying general purpose financial statements of the Town of North Andover, Massachusetts, as of and for the year ended June 30, 1995 as listed in the table of contents. These financial statements are the responsibility of the Town's management. Our responsibility is to express an opinion on these financial statements based on our audit. We conducted our audit in accordance with generally accepted auditing standards, Government Auditing Standards, issued by the Comptroller General of the United States, and the provisions of Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Circular A-128, "Audits of State and Local Governments". Those standards and OMB Circular A-128 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 general purpose financial statements. An audit also includes assessing the accounting principles used and significant estimates made by management, as well as evaluating the overall financial statement presentation. We believe that our audit provides a reasonable basis for our opinion. The financial statements referred to above do not include the General Fixed Asset Group of Accounts, as required by generally accepted accounting principles. The amount that should be recorded in the General Fixed Assets Account Group has not been determined. In our opinion, except for the effects of the item described in the third paragraph, the general purpose financial statements referred to above present fairly, in all material respects, the financial position of the Town of North Andover, Massachusetts, as of June 30, 1995, and the results of its operations for the year then ended in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Na~'hua, New,Hampshire February 21, 1996 Revenues and Other Sources: Property taxes Excise taxes Penalties and interest Licenses, permits and fees Intergovernmental Charges for services Interest earnings Departmental and other Other financing sources Total Revenues and Other Sources Expenditures and Other Uses: General government Public safety Education Public works Fixed costs Capital outlay Intergovernmental Miscellaneous Other financing uses Total Expenditures and Other Uses Excess (deficiency) of revenues and other sources over expenditures and other uses TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS Statement of Revenues and Other Sources, and Expenditures and Other Uses - Budget and Actual - General Fund For the Year Ended June 30, 1995 Budaet Actual $ 22,215,018 1,750,000 331,000 920,000 3,220,225 5,264,500 151,335 1,494,300 298,000 35,644,378 22,215,018 2,141,108 301,514 821,670 3,194,381 5,346,723 99,427 1,361,322 298,000 35,779,163 2,391,853 4,238,572 17,203,807 4,136,304 6,362,965 193,000 516,049 36,252 565,576 35,644,378 2,391,853 4,238,572 17,203,323 4,136,304 6,362,645 193,000 505,296 11,211 565,576 35,607,780 $ 171,38~3 Variance Favorable (Unfavorable) $ 391,108 (29,486) (98,330) (25,844) 82,223 (51,908) (132,978) 134,785 484 320 10,753 25,041 36,598 $ 171,38~3 See accompanying notes to financial statements. -4- TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS Statement of Revenues, Expenses and Changes in Fund Balance Nonexpendable Trust Funds For the Year Ended June 30, 1995 Revenues: Interest Total Revenue Expenses: Other Total Expanses Operating Income Net Income Fund Balance, beginning Fund Balance, ending 2,717 2,717 266 266 2,451 2,451 105,465 107,916 See accompanying notes to financial statements. -5- The Town of North Andover - Notes to Financial Statements Summary of Significant Accounting Policies The accounting policies for financial reporting purposes of the Town of North Andover, Massachusetts conform to generally accepted accounting principles for local government units except as indicated in Note 2. The following is a summary of the significant accounting policies. A. Financial Reporting Entity The combined financial statements present information on organizations and activities of the Town of North Andover. The criteria for inclusion of organizations and activities as component units in the entity's combined financial statements are: selection of governing authority, designation of management, ability to significantly influence operations, accountability over fiscal matters, and scope of public service. The inclusion of organizations and activities in the Town's combined financial statements does not affect their separate legal standing. Certain organizations and activities, while not meeting the criteria of a component unit, may be considered a related organization. The sole criteria to be considered a related entity is that the Town appoint a voting majority of the organization's governing board. B. Basis of Presentation The financial Iransactions of the Town are recorded in individual funds and account groups. Each fund is accounted for by providing a separate set of self-balancing accounts that comprise its assets, liabilities, reserves, fund equily, revenues and expenditures/expenses. The various funds and account groups are reported by generic classification within the financial statements. The following fund types and account groups are used by the Town: Government Funds - The focus of Governmental Fund measurement is upon determination of financial portion and changes in financial position (sources, uses, and balances of financial resources) rather than upon net income. The following is a description of the Governmental Funds of the Town: General Fund - is the general operating fund of the Town. It is used to account for all financial resources except those required to be accounted for in another fund. Special Revenue Funds - are used to account for the proceeds of specific revenue sources (other than expendable trust or major capital projects) that are legally restricted to expenditures for specified purposes. Capital Projects Funds - are used to account for financial resources to be used for the acquisition, construction or improvement of major capital facilities. Such resources are derived principally from proceeds of general obligation bond issues and from federal and state grants. Fiduciary Funds - Fiduciary Funds include Expendable Trust, Nonexpendable Trust, and Agency Funds. The measurement focus of Expendable Trust Funds is the same as for Governmental Funds. he measuremeot focus of the Nonexpendable Trust Funds is upon determination of net income, financial position, and cash flows. The generally accepted accounting principles applicable are those similar to businesses in the private sector. Trust and Agency Funds - are used to account for assets held by the Town in a lams-tee capacity or as an agent for individuals, private organizations, other governments, and/or other funds. Account Groups - Account Groups are not funds; they do not reflect available financial resources and related liabilities, but are accounting records of the general long-term obligations. The following is a description of the Account Group of thc Town: General Long-Term Obligations Account Group - is used to record the outstanding long-term obligations not otherwise recorded. Basis of Accounting Basis of accounting refers to the point at which revenues or expenditures/expenses are recognized in the accounts and reported in the financial statements. It relates to the liming of the measurements made, regardless of the measurement focus applied. Modified Accrual - All Governmental and Expendable Trust Funds are accounted for using the modified accrual basis of accounting. Under the modified accrual basis of accounting, revenues are recorded when susceptible to accmai; i.e., both measurable and available. "Available" mean.q collectible within the current period or soon enough thereafter to be used to pay liabilities of the current period. Expenditures are generally recognized under the modified accrual basis of accounting when the related liability is incurred. The exception to the general nde is that principal and interest on general obligations long-term debt, ff any, is recognized when due. In applying the "susceptible to accnml" concept to intergovernmental revenues, the legal and contractual r~qnlrements of the numerous individual programs are used as guidance, There are, however, essentially three types of these revenues. For one type, monies must be expended on the specific purpose or project before any amounts will be paid to the Town; therefore, revenues are recognized based upon the expenditures recorded. For the second type, monies are received in advance and recorded as deferred revenues until the appropriate expenditures are made, at which time the revenues are recorded. For the third type, revenues are virtually unrestricted as to purpose of expenditure and nearly irrevocable or revocable only for failure to comply with the prescribed requirements, such as equal employment oppon'unlty provisions. These resources are reflected as revenues at the time of receipt or earlier if they meet the "available" criteria. Accrual- Nonexpendable Trust Funds are accounted for using the accrual basis of accotmfing. Their revenues are recognized when they are earned and their expenses are recognized when they are incurred. D. Encumbrances Thc Town uses encumbrance accounting as a method ff recording commilments under purchase orders and contracts. Encumbrance accounting, under which purchase orders are recorded to reserve that portion of thc applicable appropriation, is employed in thc governmental fund types as a significant aspect of budgetary control. Unencumbered appropriations which are cairied over to the eak~ing fiscal year are also reported as encumbrances. Continuing appropriations represent amounts appropriated for specific programs or projects which were not completed during the fiscal year. Encumbrances are reported as reservations of fund balances in the accompanying balance sheet bemuse they do not constitute expenditares of liabilities. Encumbrances are combined with expenditures for budgetary comparison ptnposes. Budget Requir~nent At a Town Meeting in May, the Board of Selectmen presents an operating and capital budget for the proposed expenditures of the fiscal year commencing the following July 1st. The budget, as enacted by the Town Meeting, also establishes that cemin appropriations are to be funded by particular revenues. The original budget is amended during rite fiscal year at Town Meeting as required by changing conditions. In cases of extraordinary or nnforeseen expenses, the Finance Committee is empowered to transfer funds from the Resetwe Fund to a department appropriation. "Exa'aordinary" includes expenses which are not in the usual line, or are great, or exceptional. "Unforeseen" includes expenses which are not foreseen as of the time of the annual meeting when appropriations are voted. Departments are limited to the major line items as voted by the Town Meeting. Certain items may exceed the lIne item budget as approved ff it is for an emerg,ncy and for the safety of the general public. These items are linfited by the Massachusetts General Laws, and must be raised in the next years' lax rate. At year-end, appropriation balances lapse, except for cealain unexpended capital unexpended capital items and encumbrances which will be honored during the subsequent year. Formal budgetary integration is employed as a management control device dining the year for the General Fund. Effective budgetary control is achieved for all other funds through provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws. Budgetar~ Basis - The General Fund is appropriation appearing on page 4 of the financial statements consists of the following: 1995 Annual Appropriations Statutory County and State Assessments $ 35,128,329 516,049 Total Appropriation $ 35,644,378 The budgeted revenue amounts were all taken from the Town's annual recap sh~t. G. GAAP to Budgetary Basis Revenues $ 35,790,450 92,998 298,000 ( 380,787) Reported - Page 3 - Accompanying Financial Slatements To reclassify other financing sources and uses - Page 3 To record other financing sources and uses To adjust property tax revenue to the budgetary basis To reverse expenditures of prior year encumbrances Expenditures $35,276,032 5,602 552,759 ( 93,169) To net slate aid reimbursements ( 21,498) ( 21,498) To reverse prior year appropriation carfffonvards (752,972) To record current year appropriation carryforwards 664,571 To reverse year-end payroll accrual ( 237,278) To record other timing difference 213,733 Reported - Page 4 Accompanying Financial Statements $ 35,779,163 $ .35,607,780 H. Compensated Absences Vacation Policy Employees are granted vacation in varying mounts. Upon retirement, termination or death, certain employees are compensated for unused vacation (subject to certain linu'tatiuns) at theft then cauxent rotes of pay. The mount of vacation costs which are not due and payable is recorded in the unused days earned at their current rote of pay. I. Total Data Total columns on the Combined Statements are captioned "Memorandum Only" to facilitate financial analysis. Data in these columns do not present financial position in conformity with generally accepted accounting principles. Neither is such data comparable to a consolidation. Interfund eliminations have not been made in the aggregation of this data. J. Statement of Cash Flows No separate statement of cash flows for the non-expendable trust funds is presented since the only change in the cash balance resulted from the net income $ 2,451. Departures From Generally Accepted Accounting Principles The significant departures of the Town's financial statements from generally accepted accounting principles are as follows: General fixed asset acquisitions are not capitalized in a general fixed asset group of accounts. Detail Notes On All Funds and Account Groups A. Cash and Cash Equivalents State and local statutes place certain limitations on the nature of deposits and investment available to the town. Deposits in any one financial institution may not exceed certain levels within the financial institutions. Investments can be made in securities issued by or unconditionally guaranteed by the U.S. Government or agencies that have a maturity of less than one year from the date of purchase and repurchase agreement guaranteed by such securities with maturity dates of no more than 90 days from the date of purchase. The carrying mount of the town's deposits with financial institutions at June 30, 1995 was $4,583,167. The bank balances are categorized as follows: Amount insured by the FDIC, and DIFM, or collateralized with securities held by the Town in itl name $ 513,636 Amount collateralized with secmities held by pledging financial institution's txust department ia the Town's name - Uncollateralized 5,380,747 State investment pool 39,162 Total Bank Balance $ 5,933,545 Property Taxes Receivable Properly taxes receivable at June 30, 1995 consist of the following (in thousands) Real Estate 1995 $ 449 Prior $ 250 Personal Property 1995 7 Prior 50 Tax Liens Tax Foreclosures Total Charges for Services Receivable $699 57 1,706 25 This consists of water and sewer user fees and lien receivables. Warrants Payable Warrants payable represents fiscal year 1995 bills owed by the Town and paid during the first 15 days of fiscal year 1996. Accrued Liabilities Accrued liabilities in the general funds represent salaries earned by Town employees, and various payroll related withholdings, but unpaid as of year end. Deferred Revenues The balance of the deferred revenues account is equal to the total of all June 30, 1995 general fund receivable balances (except real and personal property taxes that are accrued for subsequent 60 collections). The Town's statutory "allowance for abatements and exemptions" (overlay) account, with a balance of $ 554,805, has been reclassified to deferred reveane for reporting purposes. Reserve for Tax Refunds $ 2,487 ~ balance primarily consists of an estimate of refunds due to property taxpayers. H. Notes Payable The town has sevmal notes payable totaling $15,364,252 at June 30, 1995 in anticipation of bond issuances and state grants. All notes payable mature ia either fiscal year 1996 or 1997 with various interest rates. I. Other Liabilities OCher liabilities in the Trust and Agency funds represeat escrow deposits held by the Town for various ongoing highway and construction projects. J. Reserve for Encumbrances Appropriations that are carried over into the next fiscal year and do not constitute expenditures or liabilities are reported as reservations of fund equity. K. Reserve for Endowments The principal balance of Trust Funds that were donated to the Town which cannot be expended for any propose. Property Taxes Limitations Real and personal propealy taxes are based on assessed values as of the previous January 1 and are normally due on a quarterly basis. By law, all taxable property must be assessed at 100% of fair cash value. Taxes due and unpaid after the due dates are subject to interest and penalties. The Town ha~q an ultimate right to foreclose on property for unpaid taxes. Legislation known as "Proposition 2 1/2", limits the amount of revenue the Town can derive from property taxes as follows: The prior fiscal year's levy limit is used as a base and cannot increase by more than 2.5 percent (excluding new growth ), unless an override or debt exemption is voted. The following is a calculation of this limitation: Fiscal year 1994 levy limit 2.5% Iaereasu New Growth Fiscal year 1995 levy limit 21,525,157 538,129 551,733 22,615,019 In any fiscal year, the total property taxes assessed cannot exceed 2.5 percent of the full and fair cash valuation of tho town. The following is a calculation of this ceiling: Assessed Valuation $ 1,688,908,320 X 2.5% -- The actual 1995 tax levy was $ 22,606,205 L~ Ceiling $ 42,222,708 Tax Calendar The following is a summary of the property tax calendar used for the 1995 tax levies: July 1994: Quarterly tax bills are mailed to ~xpayers. This bill is equal to one quarter of the prior year tax levy. August, 1994: First quarter tax bills are due. All bills paid after this rate are charged interest at the rate of 14%. October, 1994: The second quaner real estate and personai property tax bills are mailed to taxpayers. This bill is also equal to one qnarter of the prior year tax levy. November, 1994: The second quarter bills are due. All bills paid after this date are charged :interest at the rate of 14%. lanuary, 1995 The third quarter real estate and personal property tax bills are mailed to taxpayers. This bill is equal to one quarter of the current year tax levy. Febnmry, 1995: The third quarter tax bills are due. All bills paid after this date are charged interest at the rate of 14%. April, 1995: The fomth quarter real estate and personal property tax bills are mailed to taxpayers. This bill is for the remainder of the tax levy. May, 1995: The fourth quarter tax bills are due. All Bills paid after this date are charged imerest at the rate of 14%. Fourteen days after the due date for the fourth quarter tax bill for real estate passes, a demand notice may be sent to the delinquent taxpayer. Fourteen days after the demand notice has been sent, the tax collector may proceed to file a lien against the delinquent taxpayers' property. Long-Term Debt The Town's long-term debt issues constitute a pledge of the Town's full faith and credit. Payment is not limited to a particular revenue source. However, as previously noted, the Town's ability to raise property taxes is restricted by the enactment of legislation known as "Proposition 2 1/2". Changes in General Long-Term Debt Account Group The following is a summary of lxansactions of the Town's general long-term debt account General long-term account group: Balance 7/1/94 group for the year ended ]une 30, 1995: ~nerease Accrued Vacation Leave $ 393,000 Gen. Obligation Bonds 17,890,000 Total, General. Long Term Debt $18,283,000 Account Group 7,725,745 $7,725,745 Decrease Balance 6130/95 $120,141 $ 272,859 1,495,000 $ 24,120,745 $1,615,141 $ 24,393,604 The following is a summary of Iong-ten~ deb~ et June 30, 1995: Original Amount Schools, serial matu~s $ General purpose, serial msturies Water, serial maturies School remodeling 75,000 Po{~ce building project 150,000 Franklin school roof 70,000 School- pa~tabie classrooms 112,000 DPW equipment 163,000 Library - asbestos removal 50,000 Central dispatch 230,Q(X) Poli~e oommunicatisn 13,950 Fire exhaust system 43,500 Fire department radio 130,000 Middle school roof 449,500 Middle school - asbestos removal 80,000 Franklin school roof repairs 66,000 Middle school handicap accese 15,000 School - technology equipment 63,760 School retiling 25,740 Town Hall renovations 125,000 DPW equipment t 48,000 DPW water mains 50,000 DPW rubbish trucks 150,000 DPW Bear Hill storage tanks 460,000 DPW Sutton Hill storage tanks 130,000 Police vehicles 28,000 Steven's Memorial Library 501,550 Water main rehabilitation 620,000 Water main rehabilitation 750,000 Engineering fees - water mains 30,000 Sew~ extension 335,000 Engineering fees - water mains 30,000 Computer system 28,000 Sutton Street sewer relief 180,000 Water Pollution Abatement Trust 2,422,745 Interest Rate 6.2 - 7.4% 5.5- 7.1% 6.2-7.4% 4.60 - 6.80 % 4.50-6.80 % 4.63-6.80% 4.6O - 6.8O % 4.60-6.80% 4.60 - 6.80 % 4.60 - 6.80 % 4.60- 6.50 % 4.60 - 6.80 % 4.60-6.80% 4.60 * 6.80 % 4.60-6.80% 4.60 - 6.80 % 4.60-6.80% 4.60 - 6.80 % 4.60 - 6.80 % 4.60 - 6.80 % 4.63-6.80% 4.60 - 6.80 % 4.60 - 6.50 % 4.60 - 6.80 % 4.60 - 6.80 % 4.60 - 6.80 % 4.60 - 6.80 % 4.60-6.80% 4.60 - 6.80 % 4.60- 6.80 % 4.50-6.80% 4.60 - 6.80 % 4.60 - 6.80 % 4.60 - 6.80 % 4.60 - 6.80 % Date of IssUe 6/15/95 6/15/95 Date of Maturity 1111112 11/1112 11/1112 6/15/13 6/15/13 6/15/13 6/15/98 6/15/98 6/15/13 6/15/13 6/15/13 6/15/13 6/15/13 5/15/10 6/15/13 6/15/13 6/15/15 5/15/15 6/15/15 6/15/13 6/15/15 6/15/15 6/15/15 6/16/15 2/1/15 Baisnce June 30. 1995 $ 90,000 2,61g,504 13,685,396 75,000 150,000 70,000 112,000 163,000 50,000 230,000 13,950 130,000 63,760 25,740 125,000 150,500 460,000 130,000 28,000 501,550 750,000 28,000 180,000 2,422,745 $. 24,120,745 Annual Requirements The annual requirements to amortize all long-term debt outstanding as of June 30, 1995 are as follows: Principal Interest Total 1996 $ 2,018,812 $1,462,889 $ 3,481,701 1997 $1,813,399 1,377,380 3,190~779 1998 $1,598,586 1,271,231 2,869,817 1999 $1,387,201 1,172,841 2,560,042 2000 $1,391,064 1,085,025 2,476,089 2001 and after $15,911,683 7,202,956 23,114,639 Total $24,120,745 $13,572,322 $37,693,067 Bond Authorizations Longqerm authorizations which have not been issued or rescinded as of June 30, 1995 are as follows (in thousands): Date Authorized ]ha'pose Amount May 1, 1986 Sewer Lines $ 350 May 4, 1987 Water Mains 500 May 4, I987 Sewer Lines 750 December 1, 1987 Land Acquisition - Mazurenko 1,160 December 1, 1987 Water Filtration 2,401 May 2, 1988 Improvement D & F 530 March 31, 1989 Land Acquisition - Calzctta 2 May 2, 1989 DPW Equipment 52 May 2, 1989 Water System 761 May 2, 1989 School Architect Fees 239 May 2, 1989 Library Project 1,100 October 5, 1989 Chapter 90 Projects 160 May 7, 1990 Building Renovations 15 January 29, 1991 Chapter 90 Projects 160 January 29, 1991 Water Filtration Plant 5,000 May 6, 1991 Police Communications 1 May 6, 1991 Cochichewick Outlet 30 May 6, 1991 DPW Fuel Storage 70 May 6, 1991 Sewer System Improvement 75 May 1, 1992 May 1, 1992 May 1, 1992 May 1, 1992 May 1, 1992 May 1, 1993 May 1, 1993 May 1, 1993 May 1, 1993 May 1, 1993 May 1, 1993 May 1, 1993 May 1, 1993 May 1, 1993 May 1, 1993 May 1, 1993 May 1, 1993 May 1, 1993 May I, 1993 May 1, 1994 May 1, 1994 May 1, 1994 May 1, 1994 May 1, 1994 May 1, 1994 May 1, 1994 May 1, 1994 May 1, 1994 May 1, 1994 May 1, 1994 May 1, 1994 May 1, 1994 May 1, 1994 May 1, 1994 Fire Exhaust DPW Sewer Phase II Angus Pump Station Stevens Library Elementary School Replace Engine Three School Oil Tank School Chairlift School Fire Alarm School Windows School Tech Equipment School Scieace Lab School - Hayes Lights DPW Equipment DPW Sewer Phase 3 DPW Sewer Improvement DPW Road Improvement DPW Recycle Track Bonny Lane Sewer Replace En~n¢ 3 Rescue Technology Equipment Water Main relmb Ozone Operator Ozone System Wate~ Supply Feasibility Sewer System Extension Sewer System Improvement Arum'leans with Disabilities Act Phase 1 Heating System - Thomson Design fees - Middle School High School Roof Renovations Architecanal Design Roof Repair TOTAL 2 450 468 1,498 10,000 39O 32 40 188 83 55 75 40 213 1,500 5O0 115 125 160 390 2O6 825 650 30 25 1,500 535 189 220 261 352 5OO 27O 75 $ 35,318 Legal Debt Margin The Town is subject to the General Laws of the commonwealth of Massachusetts which limits the mount of bonded debt (exclusive of several categories of general obligation debt issues exempt from the debt limit) the Town may have outstanding to 5% of the valuation of taxable property at last equalized by the Commonwealth's Department of Revenue. The following is a computation of the legal debt margin as of June 30, 1995 (in thousands of dollars): Equalized Valuation - June 30, 1995 Debt Limit - 5% of Equalized Valuation Total Debt Outstanding Less: Debt Exempt From Limit Legal Debt Margin Overlapping Debt 24,121 $ 1,704,605 85,230 24,121 $ 61,109 The Town's proportionate share of debt of other governmental units which provide services within the Town's boundaries, and which must be borne by the resources of the Town, is summaxized below (in thousands of dollars): Related Entity Total Principal Town's Percent Town's Share Gr. Law. Sanitary Dist. $7,835 13.38% $ 1,048 Mass Refusetech, Inc. $ 254,007 3.90% $ 10,414 The Town's share of overlapping debt is not reported as a liability in the accompanying financial statements. 6, Pension Plan Plan Description The Town contributes to thc Essex County Retirement System (the "System'), a multiple employer public employee retirement system that acts as the investment and adminisWative agent for the Town. Covered payroll for employees participating in the System for the year ended June 30, 1995 was $7,547,746. Public School teachers are covered by the Commonwealth of Massachusetts Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) to which the Town of North Andover does not contribute. The Town's payroll covered by MTRS was $13,388,583 for the year ended June 30, 1995. The total payroll for the Town was $20,936,327. The System .and the TRS are contributory defined benefit plans covering all Town employees and teachers deemed eligible. The System is a member of the Massachusetts Contributory System and is governed by Chapter 32 of the Massachusetts General Laws, as amended. Members in both the System and the MTRS is mandatory immediately upon the commencement of employment for all permanent, full-time employees. Both systems pwvide for retirement allowance benefits up to a maximum of 80% of a member's highest three-year average annual rate of regular compensation~ Benefit payments are based upon a member's age, length of creditable service, level of compensation and group classification. Members joining the system after lanuary I, 1979, were subject to a cap of $30,000 on the level of compensatibn upon which their benefits were calculated. Effective December 14, 1988, the $30,000 salary cap was removed. Members of both systems become vested after 10 years of creditable service. A retirement allowance may be received upon reaching age 65 or upon attaining 20 years of service. The plan also provides for early retirement at age 55 if the participant (1) has a record of 10 years of creditable service, (2) was on the Town payroll on or after January 1, 1978, (3) voluntarily left Town employment on or after that date and (4) left acctunulated annuity deductions in the fund. Active members' contribute either 5%, 7% or 8% of their gross regular compensation depending on the date upon which their membership began and certain employees contribute an additional 2% over $30,000 of annual compensation. The systems also provide death and disability benefits Funding Status and Progress The amount shown below as the ')~ension benefit obligation" for the System is a standardized disclosure measure of the present value of pension benefits, adjusted for the effects of projected salary increases and step-rote benefits, estimated to be payable in the future as a result of employee service to date. The measure is intended to help users assess the funding slams of the system on a going-concern basis, assess progress made in accumulating sufficient assets to pay benefits when due, and make comparisons among employers. The measure is the actuarial present value of credited projected benefits and is independent of the funding method used to determine contributions to the system. The pension benefit obligation was computed as part of an actuarial valuation performed as of January 1, 1991. Significant actuarial assumptions used in the valuation include (a) a rate of return on the investment of present and future assets of 7.5% a year compounded annually, Co) projected salary increase of 5% a year compounded annually, attributed to inflation and seniority/merit, and (c) no post retirement benefit increases. The total unfunded pension benefit obligation of the System at January 1, 1994 is as follows (in thousands): Pension benefit obligation: Retirees and beneficiaries currently receiving benefits and terminated employees not yet receiving benefits $64,165 Current employees: Accumulated employee contributions, including allocated investment earnings $28,692 Employer-financed vested $33,278 Employer-f'manced nonvested $13,308 Total pension benefit obligation $139,443 Net assets available for benefits, at market value Unfunded pension benefit obligation $60,925 $78,518 The Town's share of the System's unfunded pension benefit obligation is approximately $10,993,000. Contribution Requirements and Cona-ibufion Made The Town's contribution to the System was $1,036,250 (14% of current covered payroll). Such contribution was actuarially determined using the entry age normal cost method which is the same method used to compute the pension benefit obligation. The conffibution level was calculated using a level percent of future payroll to amoffize the unfunded actuarial liability (approximately 40 years). Employee cona'ibutious were $572,332 (8% of current payroll). 10. Trend Information Trend information is useful in assessing the pension plan's accumulation of sufficient assets to pay pension benefits as they become due. This information was not available for financial statement presentatio~ lnterfund Fund Receivables/Payables The Town maintains several serf-balancing funds; however, certain transactions flow through the General Fund. In order to obtain accountability for each fund, interfimd receivable mad payable accounts are periodically utilized. The following is an analysis of the June 30, 1995 balances in interfund receivable and payable accounts. Due From Due to Other Funds Other Funds General $47,648 $ Special Revenue Funds: Chapter 90 $568,509 Agency Funds: Conservation escrow 520,861 0 Totals $568,509 $568,509 Subsequent Year Authorization The fmancial statements for the Town of North Andover as of June 30, 1995 do note reflect the fiscal 1996 annual budget. The Town authorized a fiscal 1996 annual budget, including supplemental appropriations, totaling $37,567,886. Litigation There are various claims and suits pending against the Town which arose in the normal course of the Town's activities. According to the Town Counsel the probable outcome of these cases at the present time is indeterminable. The Town participates in a number of Federal financial assistance programs. Although the Town grant programs have been audited in accordance with the provisions of the Single Audit Act of 1984 through June 30, 1995, these programs are still subject to financial and compliance audits. The amounts, if any of expenditures which may be disallowed by the granting agencies cannot be determined at this time, although file Town expects such amounts, if any to be immaterial. Prior Period Adjustments Adjustments were made to the July 1, 1994 fund balances of the following funds to properly reflect their beginning balances; Begimfing fund balances, as previously reported To reclassify expenditure originally charged to capital projects Beginning funds balances, as adjusted Capital General Projects Fund Fund $103,109 $(10,031,230) (202,000) 202,000 $(98,891) $ (9,829,230) 11. Deficit Fund Balances 12. 13. Wi*bin the Capital Projects Fund there are projects with deficit fund balances. These deficit fund balances result fxom the Town financing projects with temporary short-term debt. When bonds are finally issued for the projects the short-term debt will be paid off, thereby eliminating the deficit fund balance. In thc Special Revenue Fund, the Town reflects a deficit of ($15,726) in the Osgood Hill account. This occurred in fiscal year 1995 and should be eliminated in fiscal 1996 due to anticipated increased use of the facility. In the Special Revenue Fund, the Town reflects a deficit of ($200,709) in the MRI Judgment account. This will be eliminated in fiscal 1996 upon the proceeds of long-term financing. The Town is also repotting several small deficit fund balances in the Special Revenue funds, These deficits will be funded upon receipt of various expenditure driven grants. Deferred Condensation Plan The Town offers to employees a deferred compensation plan created in accordance with Inteamal Revenue Code 457. The plan penaits employees to defer a portion of their salary until future years. The deferred compensation is not available to the employees until termination, retirement, death, or unforeseen emergency. Plan assets remain the property of the employer until paid, and the assets may not be used for any purpose other than payment of benefits or refunding contributions Funds are invested for the Town by the Copeland Companies. The balance in the deferred compensation plan at June 30, 1995 was $2,779,237. This balance is included as a agency fund in the Town's financial statements. Post Retirement Health Care and Life Insurance Beaefits The Town provides health care and life insmance benefits to retirees, their dependents or their survivors. These benefits are provided through the Town's group plans. The cost of these benefits are included in the total cost of benefits for both active and retired employees. The cost of benefits for retirees, their dependents, or their survivors for the year ended June 30, 1995 has not beea determined. INDEX North Andover Service Listings Ou~ Town Town Offices Town Officers and Committees Narrative Reports General Government Board of Selectmen Finance Committee 10 11 Division of Finance and Administration Town Accountant 13 Assessors Office 13 Town Clerk 14 Tax Collector 15 Town Treasurer 16 Division of Community Development and Services Director of Community Development and Services 17 Animal Inspector 17 Board of Appeals 18 Building Depamnent 18 Conservation Commission 19 Council on Aging 20 Board o f Health 21 Historical Commission 22 Permits Manager 22 Planning Board 23 Recreation Department 24 Stevens Memorial Library 25 Stevens Memorial Library Trustees 26 Veterans' Services 27 Youth Services 27 Division of Public Safety North Andover Emergency Management Agency 30 Fire Department 31 Police Department 33 Citizens Adivsory Council 35 Division of Public Works Public Works 37 Division of Community Services Affirmative Action Programs ,$4 Commission on Disability Issues 45 Housing Authority 45 Local Arts Coundll 46 School Department School Committee 48 Superintendent of Schools 49 Assistant Superintendent 50 Staff Development 51 Bradstrect Early Childhood Center/Preschool Program 52 Atkinson School 54 Franklin School 55 Kittredge School 56 Thompson School 57 North Andover Middle School 59 North Andover High School 60 School Libraries 60 Elementary Libraries 61 Middle School 62 High School 63 Department of Health, Physical Education, and Athletics 63 Physical Education 64 Health Education 64 Athletics 64 Fine Arts and Performing Arts 65 A~t Department 65 Music Department 65 Special Education 67 Technology 69 Community Programs 70 Business Services 71 Food and Nutrition Department 72 Financial Reports-Expenses Town Manager 74 Finance Committee 74 Town Accountant 74 Assessors 75 Treasurer-Collector 75 Audit Services 76 Legal Services 76 Personnel Board 76 Town Clerk 77 Conservation Commission 77 Town of North Andover Planning Board Board or Appeals h~dustfial Development Commission Public Properties and Buildings Police Department Fire Department Sealer of Weight and Measures Building Code and Enforcement Civil Defense School Building Committee Regional Vocational School DPW Administration and Engineering DPW Street Maintenance Snow Removal Refuse Disposal Greater Lawrence Sanita~ Dishiet Sewer Department Water Department DPW: Vehicle/Equiptment Maintenance DPW: Grave Registration DPW: Parks and School Grounds Health Department Council on Aging Youth Services Veterans Department Rental of Veteran's Quarters Stevens Library Recreation Council Historical Commission Pa~xiotic Celebrations Debt Service Principal Interest on Long Term Debt Interest on Short Term Debt State Assessments and Charges County Tax Liability Insurance Financial Reports-Salaries Town Moderator Town Manager Town Accountant Assessor Treasurer/Collector Town Clerk Conservation Commission Planning Board Zoning Board of Appeals 78 78 78 79 79 80 80 81 81 81 82 82 82 83 83 83 84 84 85 85 85 86 86 87 87 87 87 88 88 88 89 89 90, 90 91 91 92 92 93 93 93 94 94 94 95 Public Properties and Buildings Police Department Fire Department Building Code and Enforcement Sealer &Weights and Measures Civil Defence Animal Inspector Department of Public Works Health Department Council on Aging Youth Services Library Recreational Council 95 95 96 98 98 99 99 99 101 101 101 102 103 Financial Department-School Department Summary of Receipts and Expenditures 104 Fiscal Year Salaries 1995 106 Grants 111 Revolving Funds 112 School Lunch Program Receipts and Expenditures 113 School Lunch Payroll 114 Special Education Salaries ll4 Enrollment on October 1 116 Age of Adraittance 116 No School Announcements 116 Special Town Election-- September 26, 1994 117 Annual Town Election-- March 6, 1995 118 Special Town Election-- May 8, 1995 119 Special Town Election-- May 22, 1995 120 Special Town Meeting-- October 24, 1994 123 Annual Town Meeting-- May 1, 1995 130 Financial Appendix 995 Annual Report YOUR TOWN GOVERNMENT General Information ..................................................................................... 688-9500 Accounting Office ....................................................................................... 688-9520 Animal Control Officer ................................................................................ 683-3168 Animal Inspector ......................................................................................... 688-1255 Assessor's Office ........................................................................................ 688-9566 Community Development and Services Building Department ............................................................................ 688-9545 Conservation ....................................................................................... 688-9530 Health Department .............................................................................. 688-9540 Planning Department ........................................................................... 688-9535 Zoning Board of Appeals ........................................... : ........................ 688-9541 Emergency Management Agency .................. : ............................................. 688-9580 Fire Depaxtment - General Business ............................................................ 688-9590 Housing Authority ........................................................................................ 682-3932 Library - Steven's Memorial ........................................................................ 688-9505 Personnel .................................................................................................... 688-9516 Police Department - General Business ......................................................... 683-3168 Public Works - Trash and Recycling ............................................................ 6854)950 - Water/Sewer Department ................................................................... 688-9570 Water Treatment Plant ........................................................................ 688-9574 Recreation Department ............................................................................... 688-9579 School Department Superintendent's Office ....................................................................... 794-1503 Atkinson School .................................................................................. 794-0124 Bradstrcet School ................................................................................ 794-1677 Franklh~ School .................................................................................... 794-1990 High School ......................................................................................... 794-1711 Kittredge School .................................................................................. 794-1688 Middle School ..................................................................................... 794-1870 Sargent School .................................................................................... 725-3673 Thomson School .................................................................................. 794-1545 Sealer of Weights and Measures .................................................................. 686-2638 Selectmen's Office ...................................................................................... 688-9510 Senior Citizen's Center ............................................................................... 688-9560 Town Clerk ................................................................................................. 688-9501 Town Manager ............................................................................................ 688-9510 Town Moderator .......................................................................................... 685-1568 Treasurer/Collector ...................................................................................... 688-9550 Veteran's Services ....................................................................................... 6884525 Youth Services ............................................................................................ 682-9000