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For Reference 2001 Not to be taken from this room Annual Report Town Andover of Digitized by the Internet Archive 2013 in http://archive.org/details/annualreportofto2001ando TOWN ANDOVER OF ANNUAL REPORT 2001 ^UUWM^ >V PREPARED BY THE TOWN MANAGER PURSUANT TO THE PROVISIONS OF CHAPTER 40, SECTION 49 OF THE GENERAL LAWS OF THE COMMONWEALTH OF MASSACHUSETTS AND ARTICLE SECTION 4 OF THE GENERAL BY-LAWS OF II, THE TOWN OF ANDOVER COVER PHOTO OF "UNCLE SAM" TAKEN AT THE HOME OF ANDOVER RESIDENT EVELYN DARBY, J. A SENIORVOLUNTEERIN CENTRAL PURCHASINGAT THE TOWN OFFICES Dedicated to the memory of Mary N. French Loving wife, mother, daughter Committed school administrator, outdoorswoman, and community leader 1933-2001 TABLE OF CONTENTS ACCOMPLISHMENTS 2001 5 ANIMAL INSPECTION 42 BALLARDVALE HISTORIC DISTRICT COMMISSION 92 BOARD OF SELECTMEN 1 COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT & PLANNING 31 BUILDING DIVISION 31 CONSERVATION DIVISION 33 ELECTRICAL INSPECTION 32 HEALTH DIVISION 35 PLANNING DIVISION 34 PLUMBING & GAS 32 ZONING BOARD OF APPEALS 39 COMMUNITY SERVICES DIVISION 71 DIRECTORY OF COMMITTEES & BOARDS 152 DIRECTORY OF DEPARTMENT/DIVISION HEADS 151 ELDER SERVICES DIVISION 75 FINANCE & BUDGET 15 ASSESSORS 15 CENTRAL PURCHASING 16 COLLECTOR/TREASURER 17 INFORMATION SYSTEMS 18 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 101 FIRE DEPARTMENT 66 GREATER LAWRENCE TECHNICAL SCHOOL 91 HOUSING AUTHORITY 96 HOW TO REACH YOUR ELECTED OFFICIALS 160 HOW CAN WE HELP YOU? 157 HUMAN RESOURCES DEPARTMENT 84 JOHN CORNELL FUEL ASSISTANCE FUND 95 MARGARET TOWLE FUND G. 95 MEMORIAL HALL LIBRARY 57 PLANT AND FACILITIES DEPARTMENT 49 BUILDING MAINTENANCE 50 ELECTRICAL/MECHANICAL 50 . FORESTRY 52 MUNICIPAL BUILDINGS 53 PARKS & GROUNDS 51 SPRING GROVE CEMETERY 52 VEHICLE MAINTENANCE 53 POLICE DEPARTMENT 60 ANIMAL CONTROL 62 DETECTIVE DIVISION 61 EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT 62 OPERATIONS DIVISION 60 RECORDS DIVISION 61 PRESERVATION COMMISSION 93 PUBLIC WORKS DEPARTMENT 43 ENGINEERING 43 GREATER LAWRENCE SANITARY DISTRICT 47 HIGHWAY 44 SEWER 46 SOLID WASTE 45 WATER 45 SCHOOL DEPARTMENT 81 TOWN CLERK 28 TOWN COUNSEL 27 TOWN MANAGER 3 TOWN MEETING MINUTES 120 TRUSTEES OF PUNCHARD FREE SCHOOL 98 VETERANS SERVICES 30 WE WOULD LIKE TO HEAR FROM YOU 161 YOUTH SERVICES DIVISION 69 TOWN ANDOVER OF MASSACHUSETTS Town Offices 36 Bartlet Street MA Andover, 01810 (978) 623-8200 www.town.andover.ma.us Dear Andover Citizens: Over the past year, the residents of Andover have certainly dealt with many different local issues. We have also faced some difficult personal times as a nation as we continue to deal with such things as our changing economy and the on-going war on terrorism. The Annual Town Election was held in March, 2001 John P. Hess was re-elected to the . Board along with newcomer Raymond E. Hender who replaced out-going member Lori A. Becker. I thank Lori for her service to the Town. As Selectmen we set the policy agenda, however, the voters make the final decisions at Town Meeting and at the polls. As residents, you ultimately decide how you want Andover to be today and in the future. We continue to see exciting public and private projects developing. The Town sewer project is well underway connecting a greater number ofresidents to the Town's sewer system. The Andover Youth Foundation's on-going efforts to build a center for Andover's youth continues. At the 2001 Annual Town Meeting, the voters authorized the Selectmen to set aside a piece ofland in West Andover for that project. The Public Safety Center is starting to take shape as it gives downtown Andover an added new look. The Police and Fire Departments will soon have a new place to call home as they provide quality public safety to our residents. The building of two new schools in West Andover also continues with much excitement and anticipation by current and future students, their parents, teachers and school officials. The foundation for these projects was laid over the past years by our citizens who voted from the heart and by many who were tireless advocates ofissues they strongly believed in. It is up to today's residents, however, to continue to address their own concerns to the current Town government. We welcome your ideas and vision on how you would like to shape Andover for the future. This is why it is important for all residents to be involved in the community whether it be as a volunteer or a voter at the Annual Town Meeting or at an election. There are many important issues facing us in the days ahead including the Community Preservation Act, the budget override proposal and many proposed zoning changes. It is important that you attend the Annual Town Meeting that will begin on April 22nd at the Andover High School Field House to learn more about and vote on these and the many other current Town issues on the Warrant. Local issues are not all that the Board has dealt with over the past year. Unfortunately, we have also faced some terrible losses during this time. One that we will never forget is the horrible terrorist attack against our country on September 11, 2001. This affected many of us directly with the loss ofpeople who were Andover residents as well as many who were friends and relatives ofresidents. These victims will neverbe forgotten. The Board ofSelectman faced a tremendous loss ofits own in September when Chairman Mary N. French died unexpectedly. Maryprovided many years ofservice to the Town in several capacities. I feel that this letter should be coming from her so I am dedicating my letter in her memory. Thank you Mary - your presence on the Board is missed very much. I know you will be listening to us during our many meetings to come. As a result ofMary's passing, the Board needed to fill the vacancy until the next Annual Town Election in March, 2002. We had a terrific pool of talent to choose from, however, we could only pick one. It was with great pleasure that we welcomed Mary K. Lyman to the Board. Andover is made up of many people who provide a substantial amount of time and energy to make our Town a better place in which to live and work. We are blessed with many dedicated Town employees and thank them for their commitment to their jobs. We are also blessed with many diverse residents and appreciate their volunteerism to the Town's committees and boards. Thank you to all! As the Chairman ofthe Andover Board ofSelectmen, along with Past Chairman Mary N. French, I submit this letter for the 2001 Annual Report. Respectfully submitted, ^MiidjMJ-^ Ted E. Teichert, Chairman Andover Board ofSelectmen VISIONSTATEMENTOF THE ANDOVER BOARD OFSELECTMEN The Town ofAndover, more than aplace to live, is a way oflife. Its legacy ofdemocracyshall bepreserved. Each citizen shouldexperience the treasure ofnature, history, individual respect, neighborhoodandlearning. As resources andenergy allow, each ofthesegiftsfrom thepast will be enriched in thepresentfor thoseyet to be. OFFICEOFTHETOWNMANAGER.AND0VER. MASSACHUSETTS01810(978)623-8200