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Annual Town Meeting Information ~ Know Before You Go! Annual Town Meeting is THURSDAY, June 17, 2021 at 6:00 PM

Sarah Brush

Annual Town Meeting is Thursday, June 17, 2021, 6:00 PM on the football field of the Joe Walsh Stadium at North Andover High School.  

Popup vaccine clinic to be held at Town Meeting on Thursday June 17th

The Town’s Director of Health and  the Town Moderator have arranged for a popup vaccine clinic to be held at Town Meeting on Thursday June 17th.   Run by the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (GLFHC), vaccines will be available for all residents age 12 and older.  The GLFHC offers a $5 reward card to Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks or Market Basket to anyone who wishes to just discuss vaccination.  A $25 reward card will be given to any person receiving a vaccination. The mobile vaccine clinic is open to all from 2:00PM to 6:00PM in front of the main entrance of North Andover High School.

Popup vaccine clinic to be held at Town Meeting on Thursday June 17th

Sarah Brush
The Town’s Director of Health and  the Town Moderator have arranged for a popup vaccine clinic to be held at Town Meeting on Thursday June 17th.   Run by the Greater Lawrence Family Health Center (GLFHC) vaccines will be available for all residents age 12 and older.  The GLFHC offers a $5 reward card to Dunkin Donuts, Starbucks or Market Basket to anyone who wishes to just discuss vaccination.  A $25 reward card will be given to any person receiving a vaccination. The mobile vaccine clinic is open to all from 2:00PM to 6:00PM in front of the main entrance of North Andover High School.

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Council on Aging Vacancies: The Select Board is seeking volunteers interested in serving on the Council on Aging

Sarah Brush
The Select Board is looking to fill vacancies on the Council on Aging. The Council on Aging advocates on behalf of North Andover citizens as it pertains to programs, events, activities and services designed to meet the needs of the elderly in coordination with the Elder Services Department. 

If interested, please visit the town website at www.northandoverma.gov and click on “Board & Comm Info” on the left hand side of the page to complete a Volunteer Form. Please contact Jillian Brothers with any questions at jbrothers@northandoverma.gov or 978-688-9510.
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A Message From Town Moderator Mark DiSalvo: Town Meeting has been postponed to Thursday, June 17th at 6 PM

Sarah Brush
Due to the forecast of rain and after consultation with meteorologists, Town Officials and Public Safety personnel, Town Moderator Mark DiSalvo has announced that tomorrow’s planned Town Meeting has been postponed to Thursday, June 17th at 6 PM on the football field at North Andover High School.

All the meeting protocols and the full Warrant, including many critical issues to be determined are available on the town’s web site at northandoverma.gov.

Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Town Meeting Warrant Article of the Day – Article 32 Citizen Petition-Section 195-10.2 Building Moratorium – Multi-family Dwellings

Sarah Brush

Warrant Article of the Day

Article 32 Citizen Petition-Section 195-10.2 Building Moratorium – Multi-family Dwellings

Article 32 is a citizen petition. It would enact a two year housing moratorium for multi-family dwellings of three or more.

Statement Condemning Anti Semitic Graffiti

Sarah Brush
This week, Town offices were alerted to anti-semitic graffiti along the Mills to Hills trail.
The Police responded and DPW is working to remove the graffiti.
On behalf of the North Andover Town Offices, North Andover Public Schools, and Town Government, we want to reiterate that acts of discrimination, racism and anti-semitism will not be tolerated or welcomed in our community.  
We are a community that embraces our RAISE values, and we will not allow behavior that is not in line with the values that make North Andover so special.
Anti-semitism has no place in our community.  We are a town built on respect, inclusion and empathy.  We encourage all to reaffirm their RAISE values in the coming days.  
Chief Gray has increased patrols in the area of the graffiti and we will take the necessary steps to keep our community safe from discrimination, hate and disrespect.
To learn more about the RAISE program please visit http://www.northandoverpublicschools.com/departments/student-services/social-emotional-learning/raise.

Chris Nobile, Chair of North Andover Select Board
Helen Pickard, Chair of North Andover School Committee
Dr. Gregg Gilligan, Superintendent of Schools
Chief Charles Gray, North Andover Police
Melissa Rodrigues, Town Manager

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Town Meeting Remote Questions

Sarah Brush

Can’t make Town Meeting on Tuesday, June 15th?  Town Moderator Mark DiSalvo continues the innovation of allowing remote participation for citizens who are unable to attend but hope to contribute to the judgments made.  Simply use the form below or text your Town Meeting questions to (978) 237- 4862.

· You must be a current registered voter in North Andover.
· Only a question may be submitted. Comments, amendments or motions are not allowed.
· You must submit a verifiable phone number where your identity and question may be confirmed.
· This form is only for people who will not be attending Town Meeting. If you are at Town Meeting, you will be required to ask the question in person.
· Questions may be edited for clarity

Town Meeting Warrant Article of the Day – Article 31 Amend Zoning Bylaw – Article 6: Signs and Sign Lighting Regulations

Sarah Brush

Warrant Article of the Day

Article 31 Amend Zoning Bylaw – Article 6: Signs and Sign Lighting Regulations 

Article 31 is a zoning bylaw amendment, and will amend the Town’s sign bylaw. The amendments make certain that the bylaw is regulating the placement of signs on private property in a content neutral manner as required by law.