Select Board — April 11, 2026
The meeting functioned primarily as a series of informative committee reports and administrative updates with low-level community engagement.
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Transparency Concern: Andover Select Board Meeting (April 11, 2026)
While the April 11 Select Board meeting was framed as a general discussion on improving communication, the meeting functioned as a substantive reporting session for several major committees on topics that were not specifically detailed on the public agenda.
Specifically, the Planning Board discussed updates to the land use ordinance and proposed new fee schedules. These changes carry significant implications for property owners and developers, as they can lead to increased costs for permits and regulatory compliance. Furthermore, the Capital Improvement Program (CIP) Committee reported on major funding challenges regarding the Cilleyville Bog Bridge—a project that will require significant taxpayer funds to address.
When high-impact decisions involving land use laws and large-scale infrastructure spending are not explicitly listed on the agenda, residents are denied the opportunity to prepare questions or attend specifically to voice their concerns. We are calling for more specific agendas to ensure the community can engage meaningfully with the decisions that shape Andover’s future.
Public impact
Potential increase in costs for land use permits and regulatory compliance.
Significant capital expenditure required for infrastructure repair/replacement.
Topics discussed
The Chair outlined the goal of the meeting to improve communication between the Select Board and various town committees and announced an upcoming strategic planning session.
The committee discussed membership, mowing contracts, planned 2026 activities, natural burial feasibility, and cemetery trust funds.
The committee reported on the completion of its report and discussed funding challenges for the Cilleyville Bog Bridge and the relationship between CIP and the Master Plan.
Discussion focused on the increasing costs of fireworks relative to town appropriations and potential fundraising methods for the 2026 celebration.
Updates were provided on the coach barn, the Potter Place Festival, and the acquisition of the All Souls Union Church property.
The board discussed land use ordinance updates, the Master Plan timeline, proposed land use fee schedules, and the need for a formal building inspector.
Reported on trail work, the Natural Resource Inventory, beach sand replenishment at Highland Lake, and boundary issues regarding town-owned property.
The committee discussed ex officio representation, potential vacancies, and the possibility of meeting quarterly to review financial status.
Residents and board members discussed methods for improving town-wide communication and suggested rotating committee updates to the Select Board.
Controversy & dissent
Potentially controversial issues
Land Use Ordinance and Fee Updates
Cilleyville Bog Bridge Funding
Community vs. board tension
Public comment
Decisions logged
Action items
Member positions
Positions marked ~ are inferred from context and may not reflect the member's explicitly stated position. UNCLEAR means the vote was split but the record did not name how this member voted — it is not a “yes.”
Accountability flags
Agenda items not discussed
Topics discussed — not on agenda
Transcript vs. official minutes
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