Long Term Planning Committee
Purpose of the Committee:
The Long Term Planning Committee was formed in the spring of 2018 to help the Town of Andover to shift its focus from a short term mindset to establishing long term goals to guide the growth and governance of Andover. The term of the committee has ended but their work is available here on this page as resources!
The committee completed a Final Report which can be viewed here. The report includes the following:
Chapter 1: Introduction
Chapter 2: Executive Summary
Chapter 3: Demographic Trends
Chapter 4: Town Wide Survey
Chapter 5: Senior/Community Center
Chapter 6: Communication Plan
Chapter 7: Marketing Strategy
Chapter 8: Public Amenities
Chapter 9: Town Staffing Needs
Chapter 10: Public Works Department
Chapter 11: Connectivity, Transpotation & Safety
Chapter 12: Town Buildings & Public Spaces
Vision Statement:
Our vision for the future of the town of Andover is to live in a sustainable, positive and welcoming
community.
Rooted in tradition, we will maintain our strong sense of historical and rural character by fostering a
sense of place and pride. We will promote a safe, healthy and active lifestyle for all ages through accessibility,
amenities and beautification of buildings, grounds, parks & trails. Our community will support educational,
social and recreational connectivity and excellence. We will encourage a greater quality of life, bring a more
diverse demographic and preserve the integrity of our small town heritage. We will attract businesses which
align with our town’s values and encourage environmental responsibility in order to best serve our residents
and visitors.
Our integrity will continue with strong communication, trust and respect among our citizens.
Implementation of our vision will involve residents, officials, employees and state agencies. Our planning will
maximize existing town assets while proposing cost-effective enhancements.
We are committed to providing positive opportunities for our town!
Sincerely,
Committee Members:
Chair Wendy Kopp
Vice Chair Ed Sarisley
Secretary Amanda Gibson
Elaine Buchardt
Cathleen Desrosiers
Chair Eric Anderson (Retired, Town Administrator starting August 2019)
Ken Marcia (retired in March 2019)