North Andover Newsbrief, Week of October 19, 2026

– 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

– Data Destruction Drive
When: Saturday, November 7, 2026 10AM – 1PM
Where: North Andover High School, 430 Osgood Street
Accepting data bearing devices and materials. Data destruction fees apply. Please see flyer for details.

– Town of North Andover Departmental Pumpkin Contest
Cast your vote for your favorite pumpkin!  Voting can be done online (northandoverma.gov/pumpkins) or in-person at Town Hall, but please ONLY VOTE ONCE.  The deadline for online voting is 5pm (noon for in-person voting) on October 23, 2026.   Winners will be announced the week of October 26, 2026

– 2026 Recommend Trick or Treat Hours

The recommended hours for trick-or-treating in North Andover are Saturday, October 31, 2025 from 5:30pm-7:30pm.

– In-Person Early Voting

Early Voting for the November 3, 2026 State Election will be held from Saturday, October 17 through Friday, October 30, 2026.

Location: North Andover Town Hall, 120 Main Street – First Floor

Early Voting Hours:

  – Saturday, 10/17: 9:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m.

  – Monday, 10/19: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

  – Tuesday, 10/20: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

  – Wednesday, 10/21: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

  – Thursday, 10/22: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

  – Friday, 10/23: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

  – Saturday, 10/24: 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.

  – Monday, 10/26: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

  – Tuesday, 10/27: 8:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.

  – Wednesday, 10/28: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

  – Thursday, 10/29: 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

  – Friday, 10/30: 8:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.

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– Lake Cochichewick End of Season

All stored boats must be removed from the North Station & Hatch racks as of November 1, 2026

Per the Town of North Andover Lake Usage/Boating Regulations, boat storage is from April 15 through November 1.  This is a reminder that the season ends on November 1, 2026. We hope it was an enjoyable one.  See you in the spring of 2027. 

There will be a removal fee of $50.00 for any boat removed & stored by the Town. In addition, any boat not removed by the owner will be suspended and you will not be able to apply for a boat storage permit for the following year.

Thank you for your cooperation this season. Stay well and stay safe.


– Town of North Andover Community Flu Clinics


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Employment Opportunities:


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

  • 5th Grade Saturday Site Coordinator – Youth & Recreation Services
  • Temporary IT Systems Administrator
  • Part-Time Department Assistant – Youth & Recreation Services
  • Part-Time Library Assistant Night – Weekend
  • Patrol Officer
  • Water Treatment Plant Operator
  • School Crossing Guard
  • Library Director
  • Inspector of Wires
  • 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, October 19

NAMS School Council
Select Board


Tuesday, October 20

NAHS – School Council
MassHire MVWB Planning/Career Center Meeting
GLTS District School Committee
MASC SC Finance Meeting – Working Session

Planning Board
Finance Committee Meeting

Thursday, October 22

Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management
Atkinson – School Council
North Andover Housing Authority
Affordable Housing Trust
School Committiee
Board of Health


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