North Andover Newsbrief, Week of April 27, 2026

Sarah Brush
– Master Plan Monday 
Kittredge School:  Project Presentation

📅 May 5
🕖 10:00 AM
📍 North Andover Senior Center, 481 Sutton Street

https://sites.google.com/northandoverma.gov/kittredge/home
https://northandoverma.gov/fmp2

 

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Fire Station 3 Project:

Learn more about the proposed Fire Station 3 project from Chief Weir and Deputy Chief Rowe: https://buff.ly/UEDFQpP
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– Annual Roads and Sidewalk Restoration Program
As you may already be aware, the following roads are part of the Annual Roads and Sidewalk Restoration Program and are scheduled for paving work, weather permitting, starting the week of Monday, May 4th:

 

Duncan Drive: Boxford Street to Cul-de-sac

Winter Street: Foster Street to Hollow Tree Lane

Bruin Hill Road: Winter Street to Cul-de-sac

Barker Street: Osgood Street to Bradford Street

Cross Street: Church Street to Elm Street

Church Street: Main Street to Water Street

Sutton Hill Road: Chestnut Street to Johnson Street

Sutton Place: Sutton Hill Road to Cul-de-sac

Hillside Road: Chestnut Street to Turnpike Street

Traffic delays, detours and raised castings should be expected if travelling within these areas. A town representative will be on site during construction. We appreciate your understanding. For any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the engineering department. Thank you.

– Town Meeting:  Know Before you Go
  Articles of the Day 12, 13, 14/15/16, 17, 19

The Annual Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:30 pm, at North Andover High School.  

 

2026 Town Meeting Warrant

As we ready for Town Meeting on May 12, 2026, the Town will be presenting information every day on different warrant articles.

 

Article 12: Report of the Community Preservation Committee – Appropriation from Community Preservation Fund

This article lays out what projects will be funded using Community Preservation Act funding in FY27.  To learn more about the Community Preservation Act, please visit https://www.communitypreservation.org/about

To learn more about the Town’s Community Preservation Committee and to see the FY27 project applications, please visit https://www.northandoverma.gov/656/Community-Preservation-Committee

 

Article 13: Revolving Fund Spending Limits 

Every year Town Meeting authorizes the Town’s revolving accounts and sets spending limits for those accounts.  A revolving fund separately accounts for specific revenues and earmarks them for expenditure by a board or officer without appropriation for particular purposes to support the activity, program or service that generated the revenues.  Town Meeting authorizes the revolving account, its use, and how much can be spent from the account each year.

 

To learn more about the different types of revolving accounts, visit here: https://www.mass.gov/doc/revolving-funds-chart-non-school-department-program/download

 

Article 14: Appropriation – General Fund for Fiscal Year 2027
Article 15: Appropriation – Water Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2027
Article 16: Appropriation – Sewer Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2027

These articles are the Budget articles of Town Meeting and include the regular operating budget, as well as the Town’s two enterprise funds (Water and Sewer).

More information on the Town’s budgets can be found here: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZwhNf3D_X3HnpKy40pzASt6s7KqcjWDj?usp=drive_link

To learn more about Enterprise Funds generally please visit:https://www.mass.gov/info-details/enterprise-funds

 

Article 17: Transfer of $75,000 to OPEB Trust 

In 2010, Town Meeting created a trust fund to save money to pay for retiring employee’s post employment benefits.  In 2019, the Town OPEB Committee issued a report to the Select Board with recommendations regarding OPEB, which can be found here: OPEB Report July 15, 2019.pdf. The Town is requesting to transfer $75,000 from Free Cash to fund that account.

 

Article 19: Transfer to Stabilization 

The Town is requesting to transfer $202,146 to the Stabilization Account.  The Stabilization Account is the Town’s savings account.  The Town saves money there to be used in emergencies.  Some like to refer to the account as the rainy day fund.  The Town has financial policies in place that advise the town to maintain 5% of General Fund revenues in the Stabilization Account. To appropriate from the Town’s Stabilization account requires a 2/3rd vote of Town Meeting.

 
– Bump, Baby, & Beyond
 
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– MassDOT Advisory: North Andover Construction to Begin on Route 114 Corridor Improvements Project
MassDOT Advisory: North Andover
Construction to Begin on Route 114 Corridor Improvements Project
Early construction activities begin Monday, April 27
Public Information Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 6
Learn more here: https://wp.me/p9UWiP-89S

 

– Leaf Bag Recovery
April 27 – May 1
Biodegradable Paper Bags Only.  Grass Clippings Only.  No brush, sticks, rocks, asphalt, dirt, soil, or potted plants.
Please do not place items curbside before April 13 and do not block sidewalks.
 
Once collection begins, please add your address to the list for pick up by clicking here. This
form helps to make the process more efficient.
– Touch-A-Truck
DPW Presents – Touch a Truck
May 23, 2026
NAHS – South Parking Lot
9:00am – 1:00pm
 
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Employment Opportunities:
 

Click here to view the current employment opportunities and to download an employment application.

  • Inspector of Wires
  • Water Meter Reader
  • DPW Seasonal Laborers
  • Director of Public Health
  • Water Sewer Maintenance Craftsperson
  • Heavy Motor Equipment Operator (HMEO)
  • HVAC Technician
  • Building Commissioner
  • Shared Services Health Inspector
  • Motor Equipment Operator (MEO)
  • Principal Assessor
  • Per-Diem Van Driver
  • Special Motor Equipment Operator (SMEO)

 

Upcoming Meetings:
Upcoming meetings & important events for this week can be viewed at www.northandoverma.gov
Monday, April 27

GLTS District School Committee
Select Board Meeting

 
Tuesday, April 28

MassHire Merrimack Valley Workforce Board
Board of Assessors
Library Trustees
Planning Board


Wednesday, April 29

Greater Lawrence Sanitary District
TA Negotiations-Open Session
Zoning Board of Appeals

Thursday, April 30

North Andover Housing Authority
School Committee Meeting

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Town Meeting Warrant Article of the Day – Article 19: Transfer to Stabilization

Sarah Brush

Warrant Article of the Day


As we ready for Town Meeting on May 12, 2026, the Town will be presenting information every day on different warrant articles.


The full warrant can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b6CoXO4kgZUp5jlwizDPsEgXYfYyNqAf/view?usp=sharing

Article 19: Transfer to Stabilization 


The Town is requesting to transfer $202,146 to the Stabilization Account.  The Stabilization Account is the Town’s savings account.  The Town saves money there to be used in emergencies.  Some like to refer to the account as the rainy day fund.  The Town has financial policies in place that advise the town to maintain 5% of General Fund revenues in the Stabilization Account. To appropriate from the Town’s Stabilization account requires a 2/3rd vote of Town Meeting.


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Annual Roads and Sidewalk Restoration Program

Sarah Brush
As you may already be aware, the following roads are part of the Annual Roads and Sidewalk Restoration Program and are scheduled for paving work, weather permitting, starting the week of Monday, May 4th:

Duncan Drive: Boxford Street to Cul-de-sac
Winter Street: Foster Street to Hollow Tree Lane
Bruin Hill Road: Winter Street to Cul-de-sac
Barker Street: Osgood Street to Bradford Street
Cross Street: Church Street to Elm Street
Church Street: Main Street to Water Street
Sutton Hill Road: Chestnut Street to Johnson Street
Sutton Place: Sutton Hill Road to Cul-de-sac
Hillside Road: Chestnut Street to Turnpike Street

Traffic delays, detours and raised castings should be expected if travelling within these areas. A town representative will be on site during construction. We appreciate your understanding. For any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the engineering department. Thank you.

Girgentri Square dedication Thursday April 30th 4pm

Town of North Andover, MA
From City Counselor Marc Laplante,
“Hello Veterans,
Thank you for attending the Gile Square rededication and the unveiling of the new sign.  It was powerful to see so many of you attending. I know the family was moved by your presence.
The following is our next Lawrence Square Project:
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PVT Joseph S. Girgenti
Killed in WW2 by friendly fire 
Joseph S. Girgenti Square
April 30 (Thursday)
4pm
Intersection of General St and Allen St 

I'd love for you to pass this to your networks, and perhaps I will see you on Thursday. Fortunately, there are very few of our Lawrence military who died from friendly fire. Sadly, Girgenti was one such casualty about 6 weeks after the D-Day invasion in France”.


Boxford Memorial Day and lead up

Town of North Andover, MA

Run for the troops sponsored events coming up

Town of North Andover, MA

Town Meeting Warrant Article of the Day – Article 17: Transfer of $75,000 to OPEB Trust

Sarah Brush

Warrant Article of the Day


As we ready for Town Meeting on May 12, 2026, the Town will be presenting information every day on different warrant articles.


The full warrant can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b6CoXO4kgZUp5jlwizDPsEgXYfYyNqAf/view?usp=sharing



Article 17: Transfer of $75,000 to OPEB Trust 


In 2010, Town Meeting created a trust fund to save money to pay for retiring employee’s post employment benefits.  In 2019, the Town OPEB Committee issued a report to the Select Board with recommendations regarding OPEB, which can be found here: OPEB Report July 15, 2019.pdf. The Town is requesting to transfer $75,000 from Free Cash to fund that account.

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Town Meeting Warrant Article of the Day – Articles 14, 15, & 16

Sarah Brush

Warrant Article of the Day

As we ready for Town Meeting on May 12, 2026, the Town will be presenting information every day on different warrant articles.

The full warrant can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b6CoXO4kgZUp5jlwizDPsEgXYfYyNqAf/view?usp=sharing

Article 14: Appropriation – General Fund for Fiscal Year 2027 

Article 15: Appropriation – Water Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2027 

Article 16: Appropriation – Sewer Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2027 

These articles are the Budget articles of Town Meeting and include the regular operating budget, as well as the Town’s two enterprise funds (Water and Sewer).

More information on the Town’s budgets can be found here: 

https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZwhNf3D_X3HnpKy40pzASt6s7KqcjWDj?usp=drive_link

To learn more about Enterprise Funds generally please visit:https://www.mass.gov/info-details/enterprise-funds

Academy Road closed between Court Street and Osgood Street

Sarah Brush
Until further notice Academy Road between Court Street and Osgood Street has been temporarily closed. We apologize for the inconvenience. Thank you.
 
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