Butler Community College responds to Andover Mayor’s veto

Butler Community College issued a formal statement early Friday morning in response to Thursday’s announcement from Andover Mayor Ben Lawrence. Lawrence shared that he had formerly vetoed Ordinance 1679, concerning the Special Use Permit for the expansion of Butler Community College in Andover.

The statement reads, “Butler Community College leadership and Gravity Works Architects were surprised to learn of the veto on Thursday by Andover Mayor Ben Lawrence. The veto was issued following approval by the Andover Planning Commission on Tuesday. We are gathering information to work toward a resolution.
This process of a special use permit is related to a relocation of programs and services. It is not an expansion. The college needs to vacate the Andover High School premises because of the school district’s own construction projects which will include the demolition of Butler’s current space.”