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News and Announcements
Holiday Reminder
In observance of the Memorial Day Holiday, North Andover Town Offices will be closed on Monday, May 30, 2022.
There will be no trash and recycling collection on Monday, May 30, 2022. Collection will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week.
Massachusetts Homeowner Assistance Fund
Straw Poll Results
Please find linked the comparative results of the straw poll of citizens and the actual results of the deliberative Annual Town Meeting on May 17, 2022.
One Hundred and Twenty North Andover voters took part in the survey and 1420 attended the Town Meeting. The initiative was conducted in preparation for the possibility of future virtual town meetings where remote voting would need to take place, or providing access to those who cannot participate at the meeting for good reason, such as disability or military service, but choose to be part of Town Meeting deliberations.
Thank you to all who participated.
Mark DiSalvo
StevensMemLib Virtual First Ladies Series: Dolley Madison THUR 5/26 @ 7PM
Hydrant Flushing
The Town of North Andover Department of Public Works will resume hydrant flushing starting on May 23, 2022 and continuing over the next several months. Hydrant flushing is part of the water system’s preventative maintenance program. Flushing helps to remove naturally occurring sediment from the distribution system which assists in maintaining water quality and clarity. Flushing also allows the Department of Public Works to test the hydrants for adequate flow and pressure, identify leaks in the distribution system and inspect gate valves. While most of the sediment is flushed from the pipes, a small amount will remain suspended in the water and may cause temporary discoloration of the water. When this occurs, residents are asked to run cold water at faucets and outside spigots to help alleviate the problem.
If you have any questions or concerns regarding hydrant flushing, please call North Andover Public Works at (978) 685-0950.
Board of Health Vacancies: The Town Manager is seeking volunteers interested in serving as members of the Board of Health.
The Town Manager is seeking volunteers interested in serving as members of the Board of Health. The Board of Health is required by state statutes and regulations to perform many important and crucial duties relative to the protection of public health, the control of disease, the promotion of sanitary living conditions and the protection of the environment from damage and pollution. The Board of Health generally meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 7:00PM.
If interested, please visit the town website at www.northandoverma.gov and click on “Boards and Comm Info” on the left hand side of the page to complete the application. Please contact Brian LaGrassewith any questions at blagrasse@northandoverma.gov or (978) 688-9540.
Annual Town Meeting Results May 17, 2022
2021 Water Quality Report
North Andover Water is proud to present our annual water quality report to our residents. This report covers many topics of interest along with the results of tests performed from January 1 to December 31, 2021.
We are dedicated to producing drinking water that meets and surpasses all state and federal standards. It is always our utmost importance that we are delivering the highest quality drinking water to you. As new challenges to drinking water safety emerge, we remain vigilant in meeting the goals of source water protection, water conservation, and community education while continuing to serve the needs of all our water users. In our efforts to become more sustainable, this and all future water will be available on the town’s website for review. A paper copy will be sent to anyone requesting one. If you would like a printed copy, or if you have any questions or comments regarding this report, please email Glen Alt, Superintendent, at galt@northandoverma.gov or call us at (978) 688-9574.
Town Meeting Warrant Article of the Day – Article 27: Amend Zoning Bylaw – By adding Part 13 Inclusionary Housing Requirement
As we ready for Town Meeting, the Town will be presenting information every day on different warrant articles.
Article 27: Amend Zoning Bylaw – By adding Part 13 Inclusionary Housing Requirement
An Inclusionary Zoning Bylaw is one of many tools that a community uses to develop and maintain affordable housing units that are eligible to be included on the Town’s Subsidized Housing Inventory required by the state.
Any proposed project that included more than 7 rental or ownership housing units on a parcel or contiguous parcel shall include at least 15 percent of the total housing units as affordable units on the same site, at a different site or pay a fee toward affordable housing.
This bylaw aims to require production of high-quality dwelling units affordable to low- or moderate-income households.
