Grass clipping and leaf bag pickup will be taking place during the following weeks:
November 2 – 6
November 9 – 14 *excluding Veterans Day November 11
November 16 – 20
No collection week of Thanksgiving
November 30 – December 4
Please see flyer for more details, pick up instructions and guidelines.
** Yard Waste Collection is for Leaf and Grass Clippings Only. NO: rocks, sticks, brush, asphalt, dirt/soil, plants, or pumpkins. Please do not tape the bags closed.
Town of North AndoverMelissa Rodrigues, Town ManagerLaura M. Bates, Select Board Chair 120 Main St.
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASETuesday, Nov. 3, 2026 |
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Town of North Andover Reaches Separation Agreement with Police Chief Charles Gray |
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NORTH ANDOVER — The Town of North Andover announces that Chief Charles Gray has notified the Town of his decision to retire, with his separation as police chief effective Tuesday, Nov. 3. The news comes as the Town and Gray reached a voluntary separation agreement.
Chief Gray will remain on leave, using his accrued earned sick time while a retirement application is processed.
“The Town appreciates Chief Gray’s service to the Town of North Andover both as Chief and in his various other roles, including as a K-9 Officer. Under his leadership, the department created the Community Impact Unit, saw the first increase in staffing in two decades, improved its equipment, and evolved away from Civil Service,” said Melissa Rodrigues, Town Manager. “We acknowledge that Chief Gray has graciously agreed to step aside for the best of the department, and that further shows his commitment to the Town of North Andover. We wish him the best.”
Acting Chief Steven Diminico has agreed to continue serving in the Acting Capacity at this time. Acting Chief Diminico has served in that role since April when Chief Gray asked to be placed on administrative leave. The Town will work toward a process of naming a permanent Chief.
“We are so thankful to the administrative team led by Acting Chief Diminico,” stated Melissa Rodrigues, Town Manager. “Diminico's leadership during a difficult time for our community has kept the North Andover Police Department not only stable, but also moving forward.”
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A message from the Town of North Andover |
Polls open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM
North Andover High School
Voters may return completed Vote by Mail ballots to either of the two secure drop boxes at Town Hall, 120 Main Street.
Front entrance: Drop box at the front of Town Hall.
Rear entrance: Ballot drop box behind Town Hall, accessible from the rear parking area.
Both drop boxes are monitored by 24-hour surveillance.
Tuesday, November 3, at 8:00 p.m.: Deadline to return ballots to either drop box or directly to the Town Clerk's Office.
Friday, November 6, at 5:00 p.m.: Deadline for domestic mailed ballots postmarked by November 3.
Friday, November 13, at 5:00 p.m.: Deadline for overseas ballots, mailed and postmarked by November 3.
Grass clipping and leaf bag pickup will take place during the following weeks:
November 2 – 6
November 9 – 14 *excluding Veterans Day November 11
November 16 – 20
No collection week of Thanksgiving
November 30 – December 4
– Public Safety Notice: Deer Hunting Season is Underway
Deer hunting season has officially begun in our area. You may notice informational signs posted at certain Town Open Space kiosks.⚠️ Please do not tamper with or remove these signs. They are posted specifically to alert visitors and keep our community safe.
Trail Safety Tips for Visitors & Pets
- Wear Blaze Orange: If you or your pets are walking trails where hunting is permitted, wearing bright blaze orange (vests, hats, bandanas) is strongly advised.
- Keep Pets Leashed: As a reminder, pets must remain on a leash on Town Open Space trails at all times, year-round.
Deer Hunting Seasons & Dates
- Archery: Oct. 5 – Nov. 28, 2026
- Shotgun: Nov. 30 – Dec. 12, 2026
- Primitive Firearms: Dec. 14 – Dec. 31, 2026
- Winter Season (Zones 9, 10, 11): Jan. 1 – Jan. 30, 2027
Questions or Concerns?
Contact the Conservation Department at (978) 688-9530 or alangevin@northandoverma.gov
Thank you for helping keep our trails safe, accessible, and enjoyable for everyone!
– Office Announcment from Veterans Services and the Public Health Nurse
We’re excited to welcome everyone to stop by and visit our new office locations Wednesday, 11/18/26, 9:00am – 4:30pm
🇺🇸 Veterans Services has relocated to the former Senior Center.🩺 The Public Health Nurse’s Office has relocated to the former Veterans Services office.We look forward to welcoming you to our new spaces. Please stop by, say hello, and get familiar with our new locations.
When: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10AM – 1PM
Where: North Andover High School, 430 Osgood Street
Thank you to everyone that voted in our Pumpkin Contest! Congratulations to the Stevens Memorial Library for their winning pumpkin – We all Scream for Ice Cream!
TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
In accordance with Chapter 40, Section 56, and other applicable provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws, notice is hereby given that the Select Board has scheduled a Public Hearing at the North Andover Town Hall, 120 Main Street, North Andover, MA 01845 for Monday, November 2, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. regarding real estate classification.
The Board of Assessors will ask the Select Board to select a residential factor to determine the percentages of the tax burden borne by each class of properties in the Town for Fiscal Year 2027. Any person having questions regarding the public hearing should contact the office of the Town Manager at 978-688-9510.
Kittredge School Building Committee
School Committee Meeting
Deer hunting season has officially begun in our area. You may notice informational signs posted at certain Town Open Space kiosks.
Please do not tamper with or remove these signs. They are posted specifically to alert visitors and keep our community safe.
Trail Safety Tips for Visitors & Pets
Deer Hunting Seasons & Dates
Questions or Concerns?
Contact the Conservation Department at (978) 688-9530 or alangevin@northandoverma.gov
Thank you for helping keep our trails safe, accessible, and enjoyable for everyone!
