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BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES October 9, 2018
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Regina Kean called the meeting to order at 6:30PM in the Town Hall
Meeting Room.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Chairman Regina Kean, Clerk Phil DeCologero, Licensing
Chairman, Chris Nobile, Rosemary Smedile, Town Manager Andrew Maylor and Executive Assistant,
Laurie Burzlaff.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile, that the Board of Selectmen enter
into Executive Session for Reason #3 under MGL Chapter 30A Section 21(a), to discuss strategy
with respect to collective bargaining with Firefighter Union then return to open session.
Chairwoman Kean declared
that the board will reconvene in open session at the end of executive session.
Roll call vote- DeCologero-yes; Nobile-yes, Smedile-yes, Kean-yes.
The board returned to open session at 7:03PM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT
None
APPROVAL OF MINUTES:
Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile, to approve the Open Session
Minutes of September 24, 2018. Motion approved 4-0.
INTRODUCTION OF NEW STAFF MEMBER
Megan Jop, the new Deputy Town Manager, was introduced to the Board.
GOVERNMENTAL REPORTS
Town Manager, Andrew Maylor, provided the Board with the latest information regarding the gas incident.
Mr. Maylor showed a series of slides that have been sent out over the last week.
CONSENT ITEMS (taken out of order)
Vote to sign warrant for November 6, 2018 election
Included in the packet was a memorandum from Town Clerk, Joyce Bradshaw, regarding the November
election. The Board was required to sign the warrant for the election.
Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen sign the
warrant for the November 6, 2018 election. Motion approved 4-0.
ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
Donation from Adrian Dawson in the amount of $100 to be used for supplies for the Lake Clean Up day
Included in the packet was a memorandum from Jennifer Hughes regarding a donation for Lake Clean Up
day from Mr. Dawson. Mr. Dawson has participated in Lake Clean Up day for the last two years.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, that the Board of Selectmen
accept the donation of $100 from Adrian Dawson to be used to pay for supplies for Lake Clean Up
Day. Motion approved 4-0.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS:
Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile to open a meeting of the North
Andover Licensing Commission. Motion approved 4-0.
Request of Paul Gallant of Merrimack College for ten one day wine and malt licenses for the concessions
at the Athletic Center on:
Friday, November 2, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM
Friday, November 9, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM
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Friday, November 16, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM
Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 3:00PM to 8:00PM
Friday, November 23, 2018 from 3:00PM to 8:00PM
Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 3:00PM to 8:00PM
Friday, December 7, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM
Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 1:00PM- 9:00PM
Friday, December 28, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM
Monday, December 31, 2018 from 3:00PM to 8:00PM
This matter was continued from the last meeting.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, that the Board of Selectmen,
acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the request of Paul Gallant of Merrimack College for
ten one day wine and malt licenses, as presented. Motion approved 4-0.
Request of Paul Gallant of Merrimack College for three wine and malt licenses for the following:
Reception in the Athletic Complex on Friday, October 26, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM
Celebration in the tent at Cullen Ave. across from Rogers Center on Friday, October 26, 2018 from
6:00PM to 11:00PM
Reception in the 47 Lounge on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 10:00AM to 5:00PM
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen,
acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the request of Paul Gallant of Merrimack College for
three one day wine and malt licenses, as presented. Motion approved 4-0.
Request of Katharine Bibeau of Stevens-Coolidge Place for a one day wine and malt license for a
Halloween Party on Friday, October 26, 2018 from 6:30PM to 9:00PM
Katharine Bibeau was present to answer any questions.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, that the Board of Selectmen,
acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the request of Katharine Bibeau of Stevens-
Coolidge Place for a one day wine and malt license for a Halloween Party on Friday, October 26,
2018 from 6:30PM to 9:00PM. Motion approved 4-0.
Request of Deborah Ingalls for two one day all alcohol licenses for weddings at Smolak Farms on
Saturday, October 13, 2018 and October 20, 2018 from 4:00PM to 10:00PM
Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Regina Kean, that the Board of Selectmen, acting
as Licensing Commissioners, approve the request of Deborah Ingalls for two one day all alcohol
licenses for weddings at Smolak Farms on October 13, 2018 and October 20, 2018 from 4:00PM to
10:00PM with the condition that workers must be quiet during clean up and no music may be
played during clean up. Motion approved 4-0.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Regina Kean to close a meeting of the North
Andover Licensing Commission. Motion approved 4-0.
CONSENT ITEMS (continued)
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Request of James Doucett to use streets in North Andover for the 29 Annual Cambridge Sports Union
rollerski race on Sunday, November 4, 2018 from 9:30AM to 10:30AM
Included in the packet was a request from James Doucett of Cambridge Sports Union to hold their annual
rollerski race. All relevant departments reviewed the request and had no issues. All of the streets are
outside of the gas construction area.
Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen
approve the request of James Doucett to use streets in North Andover, as presented, for the
annual rollerski race on November 4, 2018. Motion approved 4-0.
Affordable Unit resale-4 Harvest Drive, Unit 116 (Oakridge Village-Maplewood Reserve)
The Town has been notified by CHAPA that an affordable unit at Oakridge Village is being listed for sale.
The Town has the right of first refusal to purchase the property. It is recommended the Board waive the
right of first refusal on this property.
Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectmen waive
their right of first refusal for 4 Harvest Drive, Unit 116. Motion approved 4-0.
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Request of Health Department to surplus AED unit
Included the packet was a request from Brian LaGrasse, Director of Public Health, to surplus a Life Pak
500 AED.
Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectmen approve
the request of Brian LaGrasse, Director of Public Health, to surplus a Life Pak 500 AED, Serial
Number 13559105. Motion approved 4-0.
Appointments:
Brian Middleton-Cox- Cultural Council
Justin Gorbet- Festival Committee
Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen appoint
Brian Middleton-Cox to the Cultural Council for a term ending June 30, 2020 and Justin Gorbet to
the Festival Committee for a term ending June 30, 2019. Motion approved 4-0.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
FY20 Budget Policy Statement
The Town Manager provided the board with an overview of the Fiscal Year 2020 Budget Policy
Statement. The full budget policy statement will be provided at the next meeting. The Board discussed
the need for a plan regarding OPEB.
Job posting/vacancy log
The Board was provided the latest job posting/vacancy log.
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Phil DeCologero asked about the status of the generators at the Housing Authority. The Town Manager
will confirm whether the town was involved in the request.
ADJOURNMENT:
Phil Decologero made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile to adjourn the meeting at 9:15p.m.
Motion approved 5-0.
Laurie A. Burzlaff
Executive Assistant
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Phil DeCologero, Clerk of the Board
Documents used at meeting:
Columbia Gas update slideshow
Donation letter
Merrimack College requests
Katharine Bibeau request
Deborah Ingalls request
Election warrant
James Doucett request
CHAPA letter
Health Department memorandum
Appointment memorandum
FY20 Budget Policy Statement overview
Job posting/vacancy log
TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
BOARD OF SELECTMEN
120 MAIN STREET
NORTH ANDOVER, MASSACHUSETTS 01845
Regina Kean, Chairman
TEL. (978) 688-9510
Phil DeCologero, Clerk
FAX (978) 688-9556
Chris Nobile
Rosemary Connelly Smedile
Richard Vaillancourt
BOARD OF SELECTMEN & LICENSING COMMISSIONERS
AGENDA
TUESDAY, OCTOBER 9, 2018
6:30PM EXECUTIVE SESSION
7:00PM OPEN SESSION
TOWN HALL MEETING ROOM
120 Main Street
I. CALL TO ORDER
II. EXECUTIVE SESSION
A. Executive session pursuant to M.G.L. Chapter 30A, §21(a)(3)- to discuss strategy with respect to
collective bargaining with the Firefighter Union
III. PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
IV. PUBLIC COMMENT
V. APPROVAL OF MINUTES
A. September 27, 2018 Open Session Minutes, as written
VI. INTRODUCTION OF NEW STAFF MEMBERS
A. Meghan Jop, Deputy Town Manager
VII. GOVERNMENTAL REPORT
VIII. ACCEPTANCE OF DONATIONS
A. Donation from Adrian Dawson in the amount of $100 to be used for supplies for the Lake Clean Up
day
IX. LICENSING COMMISSIONERS
A. Request of Paul Gallant of Merrimack College for ten one day wine and malt licenses for the
concessions at the Athletic Center on:
1. Friday, November 2, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM
2. Friday, November 9, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM
3. Friday, November 16, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM
4. Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 3:00PM to 8:00PM
5. Friday, November 23, 2018 from 3:00PM to 8:00PM
6. Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 3:00PM to 8:00PM
7. Friday, December 7, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM
8. Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 1:00PM- 9:00PM
9. Friday, December 28, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM
10. Monday, December 31, 2018 from 3:00PM to 8:00PM
B. Request of Paul Gallant of Merrimack College for three wine and malt licenses for the following:
1. Reception in the Athletic Complex on Friday, October 26, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM
2. Celebration in the tent at Cullen Ave. across from Rogers Center on Friday, October 26, 2018
from 6:00PM to 11:00PM
3. Reception in the 47 Lounge on Saturday, October 27, 2018 from 10:00AM to 5:00PM
C. Request of Katharine Bibeau of Stevens-Coolidge Place for a one day wine and malt license for a
Halloween Party on Friday, October 26, 2018 from 6:30PM to 9:00PM
D. Request of Deborah Ingalls for two one day all alcohol licenses for weddings at Smolak Farms on
Saturday, October 13, 2018 and October 20, 2018 from 4:00PM to 10:00PM
X. CONSENT ITEMS
A. Vote to sign warrant for November 6, 2018 election
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B. Request of James Doucett to use streets in North Andover for the 29 Annual Cambridge Sports Union
rollerski race on Sunday, November 4, 2018 from 9:30AM to 10:30AM
C. Affordable Unit resale-4 Harvest Drive, Unit 116 (Oakridge Village-Maplewood Reserve)
D. Request of Health Department to surplus AED unit
E. Appointments:
1. Brian Middleton-Cox- Cultural Council
2. Justin Gorbet- Festival Committee
XI. OLD BUSINESS
XII. NEW BUSINESS
A. FY20 Budget Policy Statement Overview
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A. Job posting/vacancy log
XIV.
XV. NEXT MEETING DATE
Monday, October 22, 2018
XVI. ADJOURNMENT
BOARD OF SELECTMEN MINUTES September 24, 2018
CALL TO ORDER: Chairman Regina Kean called the meeting to order at 7:09PM in the Town Hall
Meeting Room. The open session meeting was recorded.
ATTENDANCE: The following were present: Chairman Regina Kean, Clerk Phil DeCologero, Licensing
Chairman, Chris Nobile, Richard Vaillancourt, Rosemary Smedile, Town Manager Andrew Maylor,
Assistant Town Manager, Ray Santilli and Executive Assistant, Laurie Burzlaff. Approximately 15
members of the public were present.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
PUBLIC COMMENT
Helen Pickard of 447 Waverly Road thanked the Board for their responsiveness to the gas crisis and for
Mark Bohrer of 10 Heath Circle, read a poem for Indigenous Peo
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero, to approve the Open
Session Minutes of September 10, 2018. Motion approved 5-0.
GOVERNMENTAL REPORTS
Update on Gas Incident
The Town Manager presented a slide show of the information regarding the gas incident which occurred
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on September 13.
Donald Stewart of 52 Prospect Street, thanked the first responders.
Anna Choi of 70 Maple Avenue suggested a list be created with names of contractors that can do the
repair work.
Halloween Hours
Police Chief, Charles Gray, provided a memorandum to the Board recommending trick or treat hours on
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October 31 be from 5:30PM to 7:30PM.
The Board took at twenty minute recess.
CONSENT ITEMS (taken out of order)
Request of Dan Pas to hold the MDA Fill the Boot Drive on Saturday, October 13, 2018 at the roundabout
at the Town Common from 9:00AM to 2:00PM
Dan Pas of the North Andover Firefighters Union is asking permission to hold their annual Muscular
Dystrophy Association Boot drive on Saturday, October 13, 2018 9:00AM-2:00PM. All relevant
departments have reviewed the request and have no issues.
Rosemary Smedile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt that the Board of
Selectmen approve the request of Dan Pas to use the roundabout at the Town Common for the
Muscular Dystrophy Association Boot Drive from 9AM-2PM on October 13, 2018. Motion approved
5-0.
On July 16, 2018, the Board voted to issue a proclamation declaring the second Monday in October as
Waiver of permit fees for residents and businesses impacted by the gas incident
Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectman waive all
permit fees for residents and businesses impacted by the gas incident of September 13, 2018.
Motion approved 4-0-1. Selectwoman Smedile abstained.
Grant Town Manager authority to approve gas petitions for repair work
In an effort to expedite repair work that Columbia Gas needs to complete, the Town Manager suggested
the Board grant him the authority to approve the gas petitions for repair work.
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Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt that the Board of Selectman
grant the Town Manager authority to approve gas petitions for repair work. Motion approved 4-0-1.
Selectwoman Smedile abstained.
Approve letter to Division of Local Services to deficit spend under M.G.L. Chapter 44, §31
The Department of Revenue requires the Board submit a letter to them in order to deficit spend. Since it
is the beginning of the Fiscal Year, the town is currently not in the situation where deficit spending is
necessary; however, by the end of the fiscal year, it may be because of the costs associated with the gas
disaster.
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile that the Board of Selectman
approve the letter to the Department of Revenue requesting permission to deficit spend. Motion
approved 5-0.
Appointments
1. Kevin Craig-Sustainability Committee
2. Jessica Pimentel-Sustainability Committee
3. Alvin Pimentel-Sustainability Committee
4. Jeffrey Clark- Patriotic Observance Committee
5. Vishvesh Dhar- Sustainability Committee
6. Frank Killilea-Zoning Board of Appeals (associate)
7. Jennifer Abou-Ezzi-Council on Aging
8. Ellen Mosier- Stevens Estate Advisory Board
Chris Nobile made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt that the Board of Selectman
approve the appointment of Kevin Craig and Jessica Pimentel to the Sustainability Committee for
a term ending June 30, 2020; Alvin Pimentel to the Sustainability Committee for a term ending
June 30, 2019; Jeffrey Clark to the Patriotic Observance Committee for a term ending June 30,
2021; Vishvesh Dhar to the Sustainability Committee for a term ending June 30, 2021, Frank
Killilea as an associate member to the Zoning Board of Appeals for a term ending June 30, 2021;
Jennifer Abou-Ezzi to the Council on Aging for a term ending June 30, 2021; and Ellen Moshier to
the Stevens Estate Advisory Committee for term ending June 30, 2020. Motion approved 5-0.
LICENSING COMMISSIONERS
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile to open a meeting of the
North Andover Licensing Commission. Motion approved 5-0.
Request of Ashley Piazza of Smolak Farms for a one day wine and malt license for a dinner in the tent on
Thursday, October 11, 2018 from 5:00PM to 9:00PM
Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Rosemary Smedile that the Board of Selectmen,
acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the request of Ashley Piazza of Smolak Farms for a
one day wine and malt license for a dinner in the tent on October 11, 2018 from 5:00PM-9:00PM, as
presented with the notice that no music may be played during clean up and workers must be quiet
during clean up. Motion approved 5-0.
Request of Paul Gallant of Merrimack College for ten one day wine and malt licenses for the concessions
at the Athletic Center on:
1. Friday, November 2, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM
2. Friday, November 9, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM
3. Friday, November 16, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM
4. Saturday, November 17, 2018 from 3:00PM to 8:00PM
5. Friday, November 23, 2018 from 3:00PM to 8:00PM
6. Saturday, December 1, 2018 from 3:00PM to 8:00PM
7. Friday, December 7, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM
8. Saturday, December 8, 2018 from 1:00PM- 9:00PM
9. Friday, December 28, 2018 from 5:00PM to 10:00PM
10. Monday, December 31, 2018 from 3:00PM to 8:00PM
11. Concessions at the Rogers Center on Friday, December 28, 2018 from 5:00PM-10:00PM
The Board requested more information regarding the layout out of athletic center and the policy for
serving alcohol.
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Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero to table numbers 1-10 until
the next meeting. Motion approved 5-0.
Regina Kean made a MOTION, seconded by Richard Vaillancourt that the Board of Selectmen,
acting as Licensing Commissioners, approve the request of Paul Gallant of Merrimack College for
a one day wine and malt licenses for concessions at the Rogers Center on December 28, 2018
from 5:00PM to 10:00PM as presented. Motion approved 5-0.
Request of Deborah Ingalls for two one day all alcohol liquor licenses for events in the tent at Smolak
Farms:
1. Corporate dinner on Thursday, October 4, 2018 from 4:00PM to 8:00PM
2. Wedding on Saturday, October 6, 2018 from 4:00PM to 10:00PM
Regina Kean made a MOTION, seconded by Phil DeCologero that the Board of Selectmen, acting
as Licensing Commissioners, approve the request of Deborah Ingalls for two one day all alcohol
licenses for events at Smolak Farms as presented with the notice that no music may be played
during clean up and workers must be quiet during clean up.
Richard Vaillancourt made a MOTION, seconded by Regina Kean to close a meeting of the North
Andover Licensing Commission. Motion approved 5-0.
OLD BUSINESS
None
NEW BUSINESS
Dedication of benches in front of Town Hall
At the suggestion of Chairman Kean, the Board agreed to dedicate a bench in front of Town Hall to
Kenneth and Carrie Crouch and a bench to Charlie and Martha Salisbury.
Reports
The Board was provided with the Police Department report, Fire Department report, Opioid overdose
report, Building department report and the Job posting/vacancy log.
Town Manager, Andrew Maylor, explained that the Housing Production Plan has been approved, the
Senior Center and the architect for the Senior Center will be chosen shortly.
The Board thanked Assistant Town Manager, Ray Santilli, for his many years of service.
ADJOURNMENT
Phil DeCologero made a MOTION, seconded by Chris Nobile to adjourn the meeting at 9:15p.m.
Motion approved 5-0.
Laurie A. Burzlaff
Executive Assistant
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Phil DeCologero, Clerk of the Board
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Documents used at meeting:
Minutes of September 10, 2018
Gas incident presentation
Police Chief memorandum
Proclamation
Letter to DLS
Appointment memorandum
Merrimack College requests
Smolak Farm requests
Police monthly report
Fire monthly report
Opioid overdose report
Building report
Job posting/vacancy log
Town of North Andover
Fiscal Year 2020
Budget Policy Statement
Board of Selectmen
Regina Kean, Chairman
Phil DeCologero
Chris Nobile
Rosemary Connelly Smedile
Richard M. Vaillancourt
Town Manager
Andrew W. Maylor
October 23, 2018
Overview!
The North Andover Charter (section 9-2-3) requires that the Board of Selectmen, after
consultation with the Town Manager, issue a Budget Policy Statement relating to the upcoming
20 - July 1, 2019 to June 30, 2020). The Charter states that the policy
statement shall establish the outer limits of possible budget growth for the town. The financial
resources identified in this report are preliminary and will be revised, as necessary during the
budget process.
Budget Policy Objectives and Strategic Goals
The financial constraints which existed in the first decade of this century have been replaced
with an environment of relative fiscal stability, especially during the past five years. The FY20
-North Andover
agenda predicated on sustainability and stewardship. Contained within those Fundamentals are
priorities established by the Board of Selectmen as part of their strategic planning process. The
primary focus of the Fundamentals, assuming these priorities, includes:
Financial -
to act on pressing needs while protecting against the impacts of economic downturns that
could threaten municipal services delivery and the viability of the Town government.
The Town will continue to develop annual budgets which are structurally balanced and
tain the
of Selectmen include developing a
plan to address the Other Post Employment Benefits (OPEB) liability. Also, the Capital
Improvement Plan will continue to be developed with a focus on reducing the risk of
deferred maintenance and improving existing facilities while managing the impact that
debt service can have on the operating budget. Specifically, in FY20 the Board of
Selectmen will support funding to develop Facilities Master Plan II which will identify
needed improvements to certain elementary schools, the Salem Street fire station, and
possibly other facilities. The Board will also evaluate the long term viability of the
Stevens Estate and evaluate alternatives that will reduce the risks associated with
operating the Estate as a town asset.
Economic Development further supporting the Town through an aggressive agenda that
seeks to attract new revenue in a variety of forms, including property tax, auto excise tax
and building inspection fees. The Board will prioritize action items contained in the
s recently approved Master Plan and the Town will begin the process of
implementing some of those action items in an effort to help promote future economic
development. The Town will continue to work with owners of large parcels, such as
Royal Crest, the Mills, and Osgood Landing, to attract new businesses or mixed use
developments. Revitalization of the downtown remains a priority and the Town will
continue to invest in infrastructure and streetscape and produce a design to connect
the downtown area to the Mills.
Neighborhood Enhancement continually producing improvements in each and every
neighborhood of the Town by updating infrastructure through a functioning Capital
Improvement Program, cleaning streets, enhancing open space, and tackling and
resolving long-standing problems. The Town will complete Phases 6 and 7 of the
Playground Master Plan (Reynolds and Grogan Playgrounds) in FY20. In addition,
the Town will continue with the process that began last year of developing a plan to
replace existing sidewalks which are in poor condition and add new sidewalks in areas
which can improve pedestrian safety and/or connect pedestrians to schools, local
businesses and open space areas, while exploring available funding sources such as
Complete Streets or Safe Routes to School programs. The Board will also develop a
plan to address the coverage and capacity of cell phone service throughout town. In
FY2020 the town will also develop a long term street tree replacement and
enhancement plan.
Community Development fully encouraging partnerships between Town government
the business community, non-profit leaders, neighborhood groups and individual
residents, in order to support a broad array of programs and initiatives that may or may
not be Town-
of its families and individual residents over a broad range of human needs, including, but
not limited to, affordable housing, health care, education and job training. In FY20 the
Board of Selectmen will support a budget which has sufficient funding to enable the
North Andover Public Schools to stay on the trajectory for meeting the goals of the
long-term strategic plan established by the school committee and superintendent. The
Town will work with developers of multifamily housing developments to promote the
inclusion of affordable housing units
Production Plan. In addition, the Selectmen will support funding for a project
manager/public liaison position for major public construction projects to ensure
project oversight and consistent and accurate information is given to the public. The
Town will continue to find ways to take advantage of the opportunities available by
being designated a Green Community.
Public Safety constantly improving upon the protection of the public and its property by
initiating policy and providing the necessary resources, be it training, staffing or
equipment, to effectively carry-fire and
emergency management agencies. In FY20 the Town will take steps to ensure the
Comprehensive Emergency Management Plan (CEMP) is up to date and
effective and includes the lessons learned from the gas line over pressurization tragedy.
Also, an evaluation of current standard operating procedures of each department will
be conducted to ensure that they are current and applicable. There will be a continued
focus on making sure the public safety departments have the updated and appropriate
equipment and resources.
Governmental Philosophy becoming a more open, responsive and responsible
municipal government that not only hears the needs of its people, but develops and
initiates efforts designed to address those needs in an honest, fair, equitable, accountable
and cost-effective manner, while never sacrificing good government for the benefit of
those whose goals run counter to that of a pro-North Andover agenda. In FY20, the
Town will utilize the tracking system for annual departmental budget goals to provide
quarterly reports on progress toward those goals. The Town will also explore options
for shared services with neighboring towns where appropriate. In Fiscal Year 2020, the
Board of Selectmen will focus on ensuring the goals of completing the Recreation
Complex (formerly middle school fields) improvement project and the new Senior
Center on kept on schedule and on budget.
Job Posting/Vacancy Log
September 21, 2018
Date Position Department Hiring Manager Status
Posted
9/10/18 Director, Community & Andrew Maylor Hired Meaghan Jop as Deputy Town
Economic Development Manager, includes Dir. of C&E.
Development effective 11/5/18.
Posted on Town website and social
media and MMA. Receiving resumes
DPW/DWTP
9/4/18Administrative Secretary J. Stanford/G. Alt Candidates being interviews 9/27/ -
10/5/18. Interviews to be scheduled
for during the next two weeks.
Posted on Town website and social
media.
7/24/18 Part-Time and Reserve NAPD Katie Hired Maureen Healey. Posted on
Crossing Guards Kozikowski Town website and social media,
posted on NAPD website.
7/13/18 Assistant Town Manager Town Manager Andrew Maylor Hired Denise Casey effective 11/5/18.
Candidate pool reduced to three. Five
candidates to be interviewed by the
Town Manager the weeks of 9/3 and
9/10. Ten interviews scheduled for
the week of 8/27/18 with
interdepartmental team. Posted on
Town website and social media, and
on MMA. Requested resumes by
August 13, 2018.
Job Posting/Vacancy Log
September 21, 2018
6/13/18 Alternate Gas/Plumbing Building Paul Hutchins Hired Thomas Denoi effective
Inspector 9/17/18. Updated posting with new
pay rate, receiving resumes. Posted
on Town website and social media.
6/13/18 Alternate Electrical Building Paul Hutchins Update posting with new pay rate on
Inspector 9/11/18. Posted on Town website.
5/23/18 Specialty Motor Public Works Tim Willett Receiving resumes, focus on summer
Equipment Operator projects plan to make hire by mid-
October. Posted on Town website
and social media.
5/21/18 Part-Time Plumbing/Gas Building Paul Hutchins Updated posting with new pay rate,
Inspector receiving resumes. Candidates
withdrew due to perceived low pay
rate. Scheduling 3 other candidates
for week of 9/10. Candidate
interested but unsure of move. Second
interview scheduled for 8/28.
Ongoing consideration of incoming
resumes. Interviews conducted week
of 6/11/18. Posted on Town website
and social media, Indeed.com.