A survey is coming! This survey is truly a once in a decade opportunity for you to shape our town’s future through updating the Master Plan. Our “Andover Master Plan” is a powerful vision statement of how we, as townspeople, wish our town to be in the future. It will be used to steer our town’s character and physical landscape, as well as its growth and development. The Master Plan puts into writing Andover citizens’ intent, which is necessary for our Select Board, Planning Board, Zoning Board of Adjustment, Budget Committee and others to align their work with the overall direction we citizens say our growth should unfold.

Updated every 10 years or so, our Master Plan is now under revision. It represents the most critical step in understanding our collective position on choices we face together. Your participation in this November’s survey is of immense value to the Master Plan Committee and makes (or breaks) the successful updating of key considerations and desires within the Master Plan. By embracing the principles of smart growth, sound planning, and wise resource protection our Master Plan will set down the best and most appropriate future development of Andover.
The survey will ask questions about the following topics:
● recreational and cultural opportunities
● community infrastructure
● residential and business development
● commercial and business activities
● service-sector businesses
● future industries
● expanding Andover’s housing option
● anonymized demographic facts
● the town’s natural and historic character
● community services and functions

Keep an eye out for the Master Plan survey in November and make your mark on Andover’s future.  If you would like to discuss Andover’s Master Plan, please contact Ken Wells, Planning Board Chair (kenwells3@nullgmail.com), or Jacob Gilman, Planning Board Vice Chair and Master Plan Committee Chair (jacob.gilman02@nullgmail.com).