Boards & Commissions H - Z

Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees

Housing Trust Fund Board of Trustees members are appointed by the Town Manager for terms of 3 years.

Investment Committee

Memorial Hall Library Trustees

The mission of the Memorial Hall Library Trustees is to oversee the management of the library, including the selection of the Library Director, the approval of the budget, administration of invested funds and the establishment of general policies.

Open Space Task Force

The Open Space Task Force shall be charged with advising the Town on the acquisition and improvement of parcels that enhance Andover’s open space inventory and network. In particular, the task force shall: • Identify actions to improve parcels already owned by the Town and its various custodians; • Identify and prioritize parcels for potential acquisition and make recommendations to the Town Manager and Select Board, as well as the Conservation Commission, as appropriate; • Review and evaluate parcels for potential acquisition at the request of the Town Manager and/or Select Board; and • Assist with the valuation of parcels for potential acquisition.

Patriotic Holiday Committee

The Patriotic Holiday Committee works to carry out the proper observance of Patriots Day and all such holidays and events as the Board of Selectmen may designate from time to time.

Permanent Town Building Advisory Committee

The Permanent Town Building Advisory Committee provides advisory support and makes recommendations to address the requirements and needs of all municipal buildings, including school buildings, in the Town of Andover.

Planning Board

The Planning Board has the responsibility to review certain proposed development projects in Town and make decisions on them in accordance with state and local bylaws.

Poet Laureate Committee

The committee will select the Poet Laureate who will represent the Town of Andover by presenting original works of poetry; conducting poetry readings; developing a connection with Andover students; and participating in public events as well as Town, school, and library programs.

Preservation Commission

The purpose of the Preservation Commission is to advise the Town concerning the preservation of its historic and archeological resources.

Route 133 Corridor Public Enhancements Working Group

Select Board

The Board of Selectmen serves as the Town's policy-making body, except as otherwise directed by state statutes or by the Town Charter. The Selectmen are elected by the voters of Andover, and serve for 3-year staggered terms.

Scholarship Committee

The Scholarship Committee selects recipients of educational financial aid and the amounts awarded to deserving town residents selected upon consideration of financial need, character, scholastic performance and involvement in community work and extracurricular activities.

School Committee

Visit the Andover Public Schools' School Committee webpage.

Spring Grove Cemetery Trustees

The Spring Grove Cemetery Trustees advise the Town on all matters pertaining to Spring Grove Cemetery.

Towle Fund

The Towle Fund administers funds, bequeathed by the late Margaret G. Towle, to the Town of Andover for assistance to Andover residents in need of aid, comfort or support on account of age, disability or unemployment.

Tree Committee

Trustees of the Cornell Fund

The Trustees of Cornell Fund administer the funds for the John Cornell Fuel Assistance Fund which was established in 1893 to be used for the needy and poor to purchase wood or coal.

Trustees of Punchard Free School

The purpose of the Trustees of Punchard Free School is to disburse scholarship funds held in the Punchard Free School Trust.

Zoning Board of Appeals

The Zoning Board of Appeals issues special permits, grants variances, and hears appeals from decisions of the Inspector of Buildings in public hearings held during a regular monthly meeting.

West Elementary School Building Committee