Joel Bedard

The 2025 Community Preservation Act Plan for the Town of North Andover describes the process for administering the Community Preservation Act and provides comprehensive guidance on the utilization of CPA funds. It focuses on achieving key goals across Affordable Housing, Historic Resources, and Open Space & Recreation. The plan aims to facilitate the acquisition, creation, preservation, and rehabilitation of assets within these categories for public benefit, and details the application, review, and funding award processes for eligible projects.

The Community Development Plan for the Town of North Andover focuses on transportation, economic development, housing, and open space. It aims to address traffic issues, promote economic growth by evaluating reuse options for facilities like the Lucent Technologies plant, preserve housing affordability, and protect open spaces. The plan includes recommendations for zoning reorganization, housing policies, and resource management to enhance the town's economic vitality and quality of life.

The Housing Production Plan for the Town of North Andover focuses on strategies to increase affordable housing options and achieve the goal of having 10% of housing units listed on the Subsidized Housing Inventory (SHI). Key areas of focus include community education, zoning revisions, partnerships with developers, and support for elderly residents to age in place. The plan also addresses environmental constraints, regulatory barriers, and potential housing development locations to guide future housing initiatives.

The Affordable Housing Plan for the Town of North Andover focuses on planning and providing affordable housing options, addressing the increasing costs of housing, managing sustainable growth, and servicing the needs of various demographic groups. Key areas of focus include preserving older housing stock, adopting new zoning strategies, maintaining smaller single-family homes, and providing elderly and affordable rental housing. The plan outlines recommendations for zoning changes, inclusionary zoning, evaluation of town-owned land, a first-time homebuyers program, and rehabilitation of substandard structures. It also emphasizes the use of Community Preservation Act funds and smart growth measures to enhance housing choice and affordability.

The Planning Board report discusses several articles for the Annual Town Meeting, including authorization to accept and grant easements for various purposes, acquisition of land at 400 Great Pond Road for public water supply protection, and acceptance of a land donation on Academy Road. It also covers the Community Preservation Committee's report, recommending appropriations from the Community Preservation Fund for various projects like trail improvements, historical restoration, and affordable housing design. Additionally, it addresses amendments to the Zoning Bylaw, including the addition of an Inclusionary Housing Requirement and the establishment of a Mixed Use Overlay District, aiming to promote affordable housing and mixed-use development within the town.