North Andover Newsbrief, Week of November 2, 2026

– State Election, Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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.

– Fall Leaf Pick Up 2026

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. 

– Data Destruction Drive

When: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10AM – 1PM
Where: North Andover High School, 430 Osgood Street

– Town of North Andover Departmental Pumpkin Contest
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!

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– Reminder:  Notice of Public Hearing – Property Classification

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.


Employment Opportunities:


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

  • Assistant Library Director
  • 5th Grade Saturday Site Coordinator – Youth & Recreation Services
  • Part-Time Department Assistant – Youth & Recreation Services
  • Patrol Officer
  • Water Treatment Plant Operator
  • School Crossing Guard
  • Water Sewer Maintenance Craftsperson
  • Heavy Motor Equipment Operator (HMEO)
  • Motor Equipment Operator (MEO)
  • 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, November 2

Board of Assessors
Select Board

Wednesday, November 4

NAEA TA Contract Negotiations
Historical Commission

Thursday, November 5

Kittredge School Building Committee
School Committee Meeting


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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!