North Andover (MA) Zoning Board - 40B Hearing - 0 Prescott Street - June 30, 2026

The North Andover (MA) Zoning Board held a 40B hearing on June 30, 2026, to discuss the proposed development at 0 Prescott Street. The meeting focused extensively on procurement-related matters including waivers for zoning requirements, landscaping plans, parking arrangements, signage, and construction conditions. The board reviewed detailed plans for tree preservation, buffer plantings, and parking management, with discussions on the flexibility of shared parking spaces and the impact on surrounding neighborhoods. The board also deliberated on conditions related to building permits, environmental testing, dust control during construction, and stormwater maintenance. Public comments raised concerns about health impacts, traffic, and infrastructure capacity. The board decided not to vote immediately, opting to continue the hearing to July 14, 2026, to allow time for finalizing decision documents and conditions. The meeting included presentations on the town's subsidized housing inventory and the implications of the project for local affordable housing goals.