Happening Tomorrow: Lake Cochichewick Clean Up

Lake Cochichewick Clean Up

Saturday October 3, 2026

9:30 – 11:30 AM

Stevens Pond Parking Lot

Join us for a community effort to keep North Andover’s beloved water source clean and beautiful. With the lake level currently low, now is the perfect time to get out there and pick up more trash and litter that would normally be harder to reach!

Volunteers will be walking the shoreline to collect trash and litter. Permitted boat owners are encouraged to participate in the clean up using their boats to collect trash along the lakeshore.

Gloves, trash bags, trash grabber tools, and light refreshments will be provided.

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Adopt-a-Wreath Program

We are excited to announce the return of the North Andover Adopt-a-Wreath program!

Celebrate the season by sponsoring a beautiful 4-foot, double-sided green wreath with a festive bow, displayed throughout Downtown Main Street, High Street Mills, and the Old Center.  Each wreath includes a white sign recognizing the donor’s name, business, dedication, or in memoriam. (Tip: shorter text is easier to read!)

The cost for the wreath is $100. Payment can be made online through the application or by check payable to the Town of North Andover. Checks may be mailed to: North Andover Town Hall, Sarah Brush, 120 Main Street, North Andover, MA 01845.

Locations: Locations are first come, first served based on the choices provided.  We cannot guarantee a specific pole or street location.  

Applications will be online only and can be submitted here:  https://northandoverma.portal.opengov.com/categories/1078/record-types/6543

To make additional donations to other important events or initiatives please visit the Town website and click on Donations Online Payment system at the bottom of the page or go to northandoverma.gov/donations.

Hazard Mitigation Plan

North Andover has completed a draft of our updated Hazard Mitigation Plan. We invite the public to review and comment on this municipal plan prior to finalization. The Plan was introduced at the North Andover Town Select Board Meeting on Monday, September 14, 2024, at 7pm in the Select Board Meeting Room located in Town Hall at 120 Main St. A recording of the meeting can be found here: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sVmzUdsnRfs&t=2002s

The Plan will be available online for public comment from 9/14 to 10/12/2026 on the Merrimack Valley Planning Commission website: https://mvpc.org/natural-hazards-mitigation-planning/north-andover-multi-hazard-mitigation-plan/

Leaf Management

Instead of Blowing Leaves into the Street

-Mow them into your lawn to improve soil health.

-Compost them with yard clippings to use as fertilizer.

-Use municipal leaf collection programs.

And clear clogged storm drains when you see them!

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North Andover Newsbrief, Week of September 28, 2026

– Town of North Andover Community Flu Clinics

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– Lake Cochichewick Clean Up

Saturday October 3, 2026
9:30 – 11:30 AM
Stevens Pond Parking Lot

Join us for a community effort to keep North Andover’s beloved water source clean and beautiful. With the lake level currently low, now is the perfect time to get out there and pick up more trash and litter that would normally be harder to reach!

Volunteers will be walking the shoreline to collect trash and litter. Permitted boat owners are encouraged to participate in the clean up using their boats to collect trash along the lakeshore.

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– Spotted Lanternfly


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– Become an Election Worker


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– Annual Roads and Sidewalk Restoration Program Update

Sections of the following roadways are scheduled for roadwork, weather permitting, to begin the week of September 28th in the anticipated order of:


Summer Street: Salem Street to Farnum Street

Marbleridge Road: Salem Street to Johnson Street

Rea Street: Johnson Street to Chestnut Street


The restoration of the entire length of these roadways will need to be worked into the roadway restoration CIP over the next couple of years. For any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the engineering department. Thank you.

– Wreaths Across America

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Employment Opportunities:


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

  • 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, September 28
Select Board Meeting 


Wednesday, September 30

Greater Lawrence Sanitary District
North Andover Cultural Council Info Session


Thursday, October 1

Festival Committee


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