ALEX VISPOLI, chairman
“Buzz is a strong manager. Part of the reason why the town is as well-run as it is, is because of Buzz’s leadership.
“I’d like to go through the process, and take in as much input as possible. That’s what’s really fair to the community. It’s on our shoulders to make ultimate decision in the appointment process. We want to really allow residents to have (give) as much input as possible. It’s one of the most important things we do as a board, and we want to make sure everybody has a chance to weigh in.”
BRIAN MAJOR
“I have, through the years, been a very strong proponent of Buzz. He has very strong characteristics as a town manager, and he’s able to work well with multiple groups of people. He communicated extremely effectively with our legislative delegation, department heads, committees and boards in town. He has the old Teddy Roosevelt leadership – walk quietly but carry a big stick. He doesn’t make a lot of noise in how he works.
“He’s been extremely diligent in ensuring we have balanced budget, and have a financially secure future. All in all, I’m a very strong supporter of the town manager.”
JERRY STABILE JR.
Stabile said reappointing Stapczynski is not a “slam dunk” in his mind.
“It’s going to be an objective process, and some of the challenges we have today are definitely going to play into the decision criteria. In the past I think we may have gotten into a routine in the evaluation.
“Based on the financial situation we’re in, we would not be doing our job if we did not ask a different set of questions this time around. I don’t think we can afford to move forward with leadership that is not amenable to a different perspective, a different way of doing business. Buzz’s ability to respond to that challenge will be a big component of that process. Is he going to be capable in thinking outside the box and thinking of different ways of managing the town?
There are things that are on the table in the next several months that will tell us – how innovative he is in approaching how we deal effecting labor costs. What kind of initiates and innovation he can step up to, in regards to addressing the primary fiscal issues we have (with labor costs).”
TED TEICHERT
“We will go through the process, and see how he’s done in the last few years. I’m inclined to say I’m very happy with how he’s done so far. He has fiscal responsibility in a way to make sure our budget is not out of whack.
“I think he’s very good in how much he adds in personnel – in tough times, cuts are not as drastic. His foresight has been very good. Preliminarily, I’m very happy with that. We’ll talk about it as a group, and we’ll go from there.”
MARY LYMAN
“I think the town of Andover has greatly benefitted from his leadership. He’s always been open to hearing new ways of doing things.
“We want to set up a good process, want to do the best thing for town of Andover.
“We’re very fortunate to have him live in town. Often times town managers don’t live in (their) town. I really appreciate the person that receives the services that he has to deliver. We’re very lucky. You see him out raking his leaves, and he was in Boy Scouts. He’s available to people as a resident as well as a manager.”
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Seniors eye less expensive, simple answers for Andover High prom
Andover High seniors Matt McIver, left, and Liam Centrella are dressing casually for their prom.
Three prom-going teen girls in their senior year at Andover High School are talking about their bargain shoes, not costly gowns, hair appointments and make-up.
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With eyes toward college expenses, adopting a more laid back approach to the prom is becoming the norm for seniors - but not necessarily juniors - attending the junior and senior prom at the school. -
Pink slip warnings for 66 teachers
More than 10 percent of Andover teachers have been given pink slips in the past week, as the town prepares for the fiscal year beginning July 1.
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A total of 66 pink slips, warning of possible future layoffs, went out to all of the school district's non-professional status teachers in preparation for an unknown number of layoffs at the end of the fiscal year. Non-professional status teachers are teachers with less than three years of full-time teaching experience in Andover. -
ClownTown coasts into Park this weekend
What could be better than a carnival, complete with rides, games and festival food, setting up shop at the Park on Bartlet Street for two days and nights?
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Well, all of the money raised by it benefiting area children and schools, of course! - Board: Five-story housing project too tall
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