Select Board endorses Chandler Road recreation project at Special Town Meeting. Chair Ellen Townson, Vice Chair Melissa Danisch, and members Alex Vispoli and Laura Gregory voted 4-1 to recommend approval of the $5 million mixed-use project featuring a turf field, walking trails, and playground,
Andover Conservation Commission approves Burtt Road project, continues four applications. Chair Donald Cooper's commission unanimously approved a Determination of Applicability for Pfizer's concrete pad, holding tank, and utility project at 1 Burtt Road, with the closest point 57 feet from the
Andover Select Board clears utility and licensing votes unanimously. The board approved two National Grid and Verizon pole-installation applications, including a redesigned placement at Argilla Road and Andover Street to address homeowner Bryan Ganz's concerns, and a mid-span pole at Andover Street
The Council on Aging Advisory Board approved nine designated free parking spaces for seniors and veterans across Andover municipal lots, ending a program review that drew support from town planning, facilities, and police. Chair Ralph Bledsoe oversaw the 8-1 vote May 14, with Judith Agnes the sole
Andover's Finance Committee and Select Board Subcommittee refined draft capital stabilization and financial policies. Town Manager Andrew Flanagan and Chief Financial Officer Hayley Green led discussion of language governing debt management, capital project funding, and public communication of
Finance Committee and Select Board Subcommittee advanced revised Capital Stabilization Fund and Financial Policies ahead of full board consideration. Members approved prior minutes and spent the meeting refining language on debt management (setting a non-exempt debt cap at 10 percent), clarifying
Tree Committee defers Route 133 position vote pending public input. Chair Willow Cheeley said the Committee would wait for a May 19 public meeting and a subsequent design consultant meeting before voting on whether to support or oppose the shared use path section of the Route 133 project, citing
Punchard Trustees approve $18,749.78 in grants for 11 Andover High School projects. The board voted unanimously to fund initiatives including Model United Nations ($2,500), Visual Art Displays ($3,601), and the Chorus and Theater Trip to New York City ($500), while rejecting two applications
Planning Board continued three major developments without resolving any. The 5-story, 432-unit mixed-use project at 100 River Road will have traffic impacts reviewed at a separate special meeting, with the next hearing on stormwater and retail issues May 26 at 8:00 p.m.; the 9-unit Dale Street
Andover Zoning Board splits on five variance requests at May 7 hearing. The board, chaired by Elizabeth Oltman with members David Guerette and Ellen Keller, unanimously approved relief for Anne Donabedian at 37 Summer Street (rear addition on pre-existing nonconforming 1920s property), Russell
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