Andover's main governing board. Sets town policy, approves major contracts, and makes key appointments.
151 items across 20 meetings.
June 15, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Closed-door discussion of the value and possible sale/lease of the Old Town Yard/11 Lewis Street property, plus review of past executive session minutes.
📍 Old Town Yard/11 Lewis Street
📋 Proposed
Proclamation recognizing Juneteenth.
📋 Proposed
Bofax Partners LLC, DBA Springhill Suites Andover, seeks to transfer a hotel wine and malt pouring license from Aimbridge Hospitality.
📍 Springhill Suites Andover
📋 Proposed
The Chateau Restaurant seeks approval for a change of officers/directors on its all-alcohol restaurant license.
📍 131 River Road
📋 Proposed
Update on 2026 anniversary events, with a vote to accept donations supporting them.
📋 Proposed
Board to approve and sign a short-term debt issuance.
📋 Proposed
Board to sign a tax-break agreement with Onto Innovation, granting a property tax incentive in exchange for local investment/jobs.
💰 Tax incentive to Onto Innovation (amount not specified)
📋 Proposed
Overview of findings from the UMass Lowell-conducted 2026 resident survey.
📋 Proposed
Board to approve amendments to the land disposition agreement with Andover Town Yard LLC (Minco Development) for the Old Town Yard redevelopment.
📍 Old Town Yard
📋 Proposed
Approval of appointments to Audit Committee, Conservation Commission, Housing Trust, Open Space Taskforce, and Ballardvale Historic District Commission.
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
📋 Proposed
New hires announced: People & HR Coordinator ($85,000/year), Chief HR Officer ($140,000/year), and Director of Health & Human Services ($157,000/year).
💰 $85,000–$157,000/year salaries
June 1, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Coming up June 1: the board will issue a proclamation recognizing Pride Month.
📋 Proposed
Coming up June 1: vote to appoint two associate members and one member to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
📋 Proposed
Coming up June 1: vote on a change of manager for Andover Country Club's all-alcohol pouring license at 60 Canterbury Street.
📍 60 Canterbury Street
📋 Proposed
Coming up June 1: vote on a change of manager for the Lanam Club's club alcohol license at 260 North Main Street.
📍 260 North Main Street
📋 Proposed
Coming up June 1: vote on the deed to sell the Old Town Yard at 11 Lewis Street and authorize the Town Manager to complete the sale.
📍 11 Lewis Street
📋 Proposed
Coming up June 1: approve roughly two dozen volunteer appointments to town boards and commissions, terms running through June 2029.
💬 Discussed
New staff hires announced including Chief Assessor Megan Foster ($130,000/year), Conservation Agent ($77,128), Youth Services Program Coordinator ($74,486), and a DPW Equipment Operator ($31.41/hour).
💰 $130,000/yr Chief Assessor; $77,128 Conservation Agent; $74,486 Program Coordinator; $31.41/hr Equipment Operator
📋 Proposed
Approve minutes from May 18, 19, and 21 meetings.
May 21, 2026 · minutes
💬 Discussed
Subcommittee members Melissa Danisch and Alex Vispoli convened and discussed the interview process.
📍 36 Bartlet Street, Andover, MA
💬 Discussed
Seven candidates were interviewed for two associate and one full ZBA member seats, all with terms expiring June 30, 2029.
🗳️ Voted on
Subcommittee voted to recommend Michael Novaria as full member and Daniel Lopez, Michael Wellikoff as associate members (terms to June 30, 2029), plus Andrew Robbins as associate member (term to June 30, 2027), pending full Select Board approval.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 7:28 PM, 2-0.
May 19, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Meeting called to order at 6:30 PM; moment of silence and Pledge of Allegiance observed.
💬 Discussed
Town will hold Memorial Day ceremonies at cemeteries, churches, and a rededication of the Revolutionary War Memorial at 40 Central Street, followed by the 10 a.m. parade; ZBA candidate interviews are underway.
✅ Approved
Board voted 4-1 (Coffey opposed) to recommend Special Town Meeting approval of the $5M Chandler Road project — $4M borrowing plus $1M free cash — for turf fields, walking trails, and playground; the original Town Meeting vote failed by 18 votes.
💰 $4M borrowing authorization + $1M from free cash
📍 Chandler Road, west Andover
❌ Denied
Board voted 4-1 (Coffey opposed) to recommend Special Town Meeting disapproval; members called the article overly broad and estimated a two-year delay would cost roughly $1M.
💰 ~$1M estimated cost of two-year delay
❌ Denied
Board voted 5-0 to recommend Special Town Meeting disapproval, finding the article unclear and outside Town Meeting's contracting authority.
❌ Denied
Board voted 4-1 (Coffey opposed) to recommend disapproval, preferring to let the new town traffic engineer and transportation work group study speed-limit changes systematically rather than create a patchwork of zones.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 8:43 PM.
May 18, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Board read a proclamation honoring Andona, a nonprofit supporting Andover youth since 1952, marking its 70th anniversary.
💬 Discussed
A public meeting on Route 133 reconstruction proposals is set for May 19, 6 PM at Memorial Hall Library — residents can weigh in on road enhancements.
📍 Memorial Hall Library
💬 Discussed
Four Andover firefighters graduated from the Massachusetts Firefighting Academy; town's Chief Innovation Officer presented on municipal cybersecurity at a statewide summit.
💬 Discussed
Resident Kristin Wise (8 Inwood Lane) criticized the Town's failure to add a Capital Stabilization Fund article to the Special Town Meeting warrant, calling it a missed opportunity for long-term infrastructure savings.
💬 Discussed
8th graders presented safety concerns at the Horn Bridge/Central Street intersection and sought funding for signage, lighting, and sidewalk repairs.
📍 Horn Bridge, Central Street
✅ Approved
Board approved a redesigned utility pole placed 25 ft from existing pole 2678 near 5 Argilla Road, accommodating the homeowner's view concerns; area to be re-seeded.
📍 Andover Street at Argilla Road
✅ Approved
Board approved a new mid-span utility pole at Andover Street and Clark Road, placed on the curb for ADA compliance, equidistant 50 ft between two existing poles.
📍 Andover Street at Clark Road
✅ Approved
All-alcohol off-premises retail license transferred to Grandpa's Inc. (new owners Rebecca and Gene Beraldi); no change to town license quota.
📍 429 Lowell Street
✅ Approved
Wine and malt one-day license approved for Marble Ridge Winery at the Town Park for the Juneteenth celebration on June 20, 2026.
📍 The Park (Town Park), 34 Bartlet Street
✅ Approved
Wine and malt one-day license approved for Oak & Iron Brewing at the Town Park for the Juneteenth celebration on June 20, 2026.
📍 34 Bartlet Street
✅ Approved
Board accepted surrender of Bueno Malo's all-alcohol restaurant license after the restaurant closed in January; town's license quota will be adjusted.
📍 93 Main Street
✅ Approved
Board approved an Order of Taking for a ~4,000 sq ft parcel (Parcel E) off Lewis Street, a procedural step to finalize the title transfer to MINCO developers; deed closing deadline is June 22.
📍 Lewis Street / Buxton Court (Town Yard)
✅ Approved
Board signed a TIF agreement (tax increment financing — phased property-tax exemption to encourage development) with AdvanCell; TIF benefits begin in 2028.
💰 TIF benefits commence 2028; construction after current fiscal year
✅ Approved
Board approved a structured evaluation and goal-setting schedule for the Town Manager, running from May 18 through an August 10 vote on FY27 goals.
✅ Approved
Minutes from May 4 and May 6 meetings approved with minor corrections to spelling, a date, and a resident's name.
✅ Approved
Alexandra Hadley appointed to both the Ballardvale Historic District Commission (term through 6/30/2027) and Central Street Historic District Commission (through 6/30/2028), effective July 1, 2026.
May 18, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Meeting opens at 6:30 PM.
• Status unclear
Moment of silence, Pledge of Allegiance, and Andona recognition.
• Status unclear
Routine report from the Town Manager.
• Status unclear
Board member updates and announcements.
💬 Discussed
Doherty Middle School students give a follow-up presentation on sidewalks as part of a civics project.
📋 Proposed
Coming up May 18: vote on utility application to install poles, wires, and fixtures along Andover Street and Argilla Road.
📍 Andover Street and Argilla Road
📋 Proposed
Coming up May 18: vote on a second utility application for poles, wires, and fixtures along Andover Street.
📍 Andover Street
📋 Proposed
Vote to transfer the package store liquor license at 429 Lowell Street from Charnik Lakeside LLC to Grandpa's Inc.
📍 429 Lowell Street
📋 Proposed
Vote on a wine and malt one-day license for Marble Ridge Winery at the 6th Annual Juneteenth event on June 20, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Vote on a wine and malt one-day license for Oak & Iron Brewing Co. at the Juneteenth event on June 20, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Board to accept surrender of the restaurant pouring license from BuenoMalo at 93 Main Street.
📍 93 Main Street
📋 Proposed
Vote to issue an Order of Taking for a 4,000 sf parcel off Lewis Street tied to redevelopment of the Town-owned land at Lewis Street and Buxton Court.
📍 off Lewis Street / Buxton Court
📋 Proposed
Vote to sign a tax-incentive agreement between the Town and AdvanCell.
💬 Discussed
Board to discuss the timeline for the upcoming Town Manager evaluation.
📋 Proposed
Approve minutes from May 4 and May 5, 2026.
📋 Proposed
Approve Alexandra Hadley to the Ballardvale and Central Street Historic District Commissions; note Town Clerk office assistant hire at $56,601/year.
💰 $56,601/year
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourns.
May 6, 2026 · minutes
💬 Discussed
Chair Townson called the virtual meeting to order at 12:30 PM; all five members present.
✅ Approved
Board voted 5-0 to call a citizen-petitioned Special Town Meeting for June 16, 2026 at 7 PM at the Collins Center; four citizen warrant articles have been certified.
📍 Collins Center
✅ Approved
Board voted 5-0 to open the warrant and then close it Thursday at 4:30 PM, giving residents a short window to submit additional articles.
✅ Approved
Board voted 5-0 to sign the warrant covering all articles validated by the 4:30 PM Thursday closing deadline.
✅ Approved
A public meeting to discuss warrant articles and take resident testimony is set for Tuesday, May 19 at 6 PM; location TBD, broadcast on cable TV.
💬 Discussed
A Finance Committee/Select Board subcommittee asked the Town Manager to submit an article creating a Capital Stabilization Fund for the Special Town Meeting; Board debated process concerns and did not formally approve placing it on the warrant at this meeting.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 1:10 PM.
May 5, 2026 · minutes
• Status unclear
Meeting called to order at 8:30 A.M. with quorum from both Finance Committee and Select Board, plus Town Manager and CFO.
💬 Discussed
Brief discussion of April 28–29 Town Meeting, focusing on Chandler Road Recreation Area Article 9 and whether the two-thirds vote threshold could be changed to a majority if the debt funding source is removed.
✅ Approved
Minutes approved 5-0.
💬 Discussed
Redlined financial policy document reviewed; changes include adding a Capital Stabilization Fund section, adding water and sewer to the Capital Improvements definition, and clarifying debt management language.
💬 Discussed
Subcommittee discussed limiting the fund to capital building projects of $20M–$50M (schools at $20M threshold, town buildings at $50M), with flexible funding sources, use-and-release conditions, and Shawsheen School cited as a potential example.
💬 Discussed
Discussed funding design/feasibility phases of large building projects separately; $5M in aggregate project debt could yield ~$9M/year in debt service, with options to reduce non-exempt debt to free cash for other uses.
💬 Discussed
CFO clarified that moving money out of a fund requires a two-thirds vote (MGL Ch. 40 §45b) while transferring money in requires only a majority; Town Counsel will refine warrant language.
✅ Approved
Town Manager directed to draft a warrant article creating (but not yet funding) a Capital Stabilization Fund for the upcoming Special Town Meeting; passed 5-0.
💬 Discussed
Town Manager and Assistant School Superintendent Taverna to jointly produce a finance report, details forthcoming.
• Status unclear
Subcommittee to meet May 13, 2026 at 3:30 P.M. to refine Capital Stabilization Fund purpose and warrant article language.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjourned at 9:40 A.M.
May 5, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Routine approval of prior meeting minutes.
💬 Discussed
Coming up May 5: review of topics, questions, or issues from Town Meeting relevant to the subcommittee's ongoing work.
💬 Discussed
Coming up May 5: continued review of pending updates covering the Capital Improvement Program (funding thresholds, sources, definitions), Capital Stabilization Fund, Debt Management, and Water & Sewer financial policies.
💬 Discussed
Coming up May 5: discussion of next steps, future agendas, and input requests from the subcommittee.
• Status unclear
Meeting adjournment.
May 4, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Meeting called to order at 6:03 PM; moment of silence and Pledge of Allegiance observed.
💬 Discussed
Town Manager thanked residents and staff for their work preparing for last week's Town Meeting.
💬 Discussed
Board members highlighted the Haggett's Pond Trail Grand Opening, Little League parade, Select Board Coffee (next: June 6), and Library Spring Social on May 8, 5:30–8:30 PM.
💬 Discussed
Residents Maria Bartlett (26 Jenkins Road) and Tom Bouchard (159 Alden Road) asked the Board to delay the warrant opening/closing — set for May 6 — to allow their group "Choose Grass for Safe Sports" time to file a competing article; Board said the May 6 meeting at 12:30 PM will address the schedule.
💬 Discussed
Resident Jesse Jacobson (1 Paddock Lane) argued the Andover Police Department's opposition was decisive against a 20-mph safety zone on parts of Route 28, and said crosswalk and pedestrian safety criteria were not adequately weighed.
💬 Discussed
Ellen Keller (Bannister Road) formally resigned after 9 years on the Zoning Board of Appeals and urged the Select Board to study term limits and amend bylaws.
✅ Approved
Board approved 4-1 National Grid's request to install two pad-mounted transformers (33"W × 26"H × 40"L) in the public right-of-way between 13–15 Canterbury Street and across from 14 Canterbury Street; Mr. Coffey dissented citing inadequate historic-character alternatives.
📍 Canterbury Street, Andover, MA
🔄 Postponed
Application to relocate a utility pole (originally 60 ft from neighbors, now proposed at 25 ft near the Andover Deli) continued to the May 18, 2026 meeting so affected homeowners can attend and materials can be updated.
📍 Andover Street, Andover, MA
✅ Approved
Approved 5-0: Blisspoint Meadery (1 Fox Run Drive, Bedford) may sell mead (honey-based alcohol) at the Andover Farmers Market at The Park, 34 Bartlet Street, every Saturday June 20–October 17, 2026.
📍 The Park, 34 Bartlet Street, Andover, MA
✅ Approved
Board approved 5-0 a subcommittee of Vispoli and Danisch to interview and recommend candidates to fill ZBA vacancies, including potentially elevating an existing associate member to full member.
✅ Approved
Board approved 5-0 a slate of Town Manager appointments including new Board of Assessors members (Richard Bizzozero through 6/30/2028; Hayley Green through 6/30/2026), Emergency Management Director, Forest Warden, and regional planning/transit representatives.
✅ Approved
Minutes from the April 28, 2026 Select Board meeting approved 5-0.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 8:08 PM.
May 4, 2026 · agenda
• Status unclear
Routine update from the Town Manager.
• Status unclear
Time for residents to address the board.
📋 Proposed
Coming up May 4: vote on National Grid's request to install poles, wires and fixtures along Canterbury Street.
📍 Canterbury Street
📋 Proposed
Coming up May 4: vote on National Grid and Verizon's request to install poles, wires and fixtures along Andover Street.
📍 Andover Street
📋 Proposed
Coming up May 4: vote on a permit for Blisspoint Meadery to sell at the Andover Farmers Market at The Park every Saturday, June 20–October 18, 2026.
📍 The Park, Andover
📋 Proposed
Coming up May 4: vote on the process for making appointments to the Zoning Board of Appeals.
📋 Proposed
Vote to approve numerous appointments including Board of Assessors, Fire Chief as Forest Warden, Police Chief as Keeper of Lockup, and Patriotic Holiday Committee members.
📋 Proposed
Approve prior meeting minutes.
April 28, 2026 · minutes
✅ Approved
Meeting called to order at 6:03 PM at Andover High School, Room 112; all five members present.
📍 80 Shawsheen Road, Andover High School
✅ Approved
One-day wine and malt license approved for Marble Ridge Farm LLC to serve alcohol in a fenced area at Town Park during the Step Up for Colleen 5K on May 3, 2026; vote 5-0.
📍 Town Park, Bartlet Street
✅ Approved
Board voted 5-0 to recommend appropriating $2,610,000 from free cash: $1,990,000 to Public Works for snow/ice overruns and $620,000 to Public Safety for staffing vacancies.
💰 $2,610,000 from free cash ($1,990,000 to Public Works; $620,000 to Public Safety)
✅ Approved
Minutes from April 9 and April 14, 2026 meetings approved 5-0.
✅ Approved
Meeting adjourned at 6:14 PM.
✅ Approved
Town Manager appointed Kathleen MacFarline as Reference & Marketing Librarian at Memorial Hall Library ($77,128/year, start 5/4/2026) and Adam Fitzgerald as Parks & Grounds Laborer II at Public Works ($27.03/hour, start 4/21/2026).
💰 $77,128/year (librarian); $27.03/hour (laborer)
April 28, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Coming up April 28: a wine and malt one-day license for Marble Ridge Winery to serve at the Step Up for Colleen 5K Walk/Run at Town Park.
📍 Town Park, Andover
📋 Proposed
Coming up April 28: the Board will vote on what position to take on Town Meeting Article 12B (article topic not specified in agenda).
📋 Proposed
Coming up April 28: the Board may take positions on additional Town Meeting articles unanticipated at posting.
📋 Proposed
Approving minutes from April 9 and April 14, 2026.
✅ Approved
New hires announced: Reference & Marketing Librarian ($77,128/year) at the library and a Parks & Grounds Laborer II ($27.03/hour) at Public Works.
💰 $77,128/year; $27.03/hour
April 15, 2026 · agenda
📋 Proposed
Approval of prior meeting minutes.
💬 Discussed
Coming up April 15: review of options for a Capital Stabilization Fund, a savings reserve for funding future town capital projects.
💬 Discussed
Coming up April 15: subcommittee input on a financial terms glossary.
💬 Discussed
Coming up April 15: review of updates to the Capital Improvement Program (funding thresholds, sources, definitions) and Debt Management policies including exempt debt service.
💬 Discussed
Coming up April 15: review of pending updates to the town's water and sewer financial policies.
💬 Discussed
Coming up April 15: discussion of subcommittee next steps and future agenda topics.