North Andover Housing Authority, October 22, 2026
MassHire MVWB Planning/Career Center Committee Meeting, October 20, 2026
Annual Roads and Sidewalk Restoration Program Update
As you may already be aware, the following roads are part of the Annual Roads and Sidewalk Restoration Program and are scheduled for full-width road paving work. Weather permitting, paving is anticipated to begin Friday, October 16th, in the anticipated order of :
- Cotuit Street: Chickering Road to Dead End
- Brewster Street: Peters Street to Cotuit Street
- Ipswich Street: Cotuit Street to Harwich Street
- Waverly Road: Turnpike Street to Delucia Way
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 and patience. For any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the engineering department. Thank you.
North Andover Newsbrief, Week of October 13, 2026
– 2026 Recommend Trick or Treat Hours
– 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
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.
– 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.
– Veterans Services Office Relocation
The Town of North Andover’s Veterans Services Office will be temporarily closed from October 20 through October 30 as we relocate to our new space in the former Senior Center building, just next door to our current location. We are excited about this transition and look forward to continuing to provide support and services to our veteran community from our new location.
– Election Drop Boxes at Town Hall
If you plan to return your ballot in person instead of mailing it, we have two dedicated drop boxes at Town Hall (120 Main Street): one at the front entrance and one at the back entrance.
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- In-Person & Local Mail: All ballots must reach the Town Clerk’s Office or a ballot box by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, or be postmarked by November 3 and delivered to the Town Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 6.
- Overseas Mail: Ballots sent from outside the United States must be postmarked by November 3 and will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13.
- Drop Boxes: Surveillance monitors drop boxes 24/7
- Important Note: Mail ballots CANNOT be dropped off at polling locations on Election Day.
– Lake Cochichewick Clean Up – Thank You!
Thank you to all the volunteers, which included; Friends of North Andover Trails, North Andover Historical Society, North Andover Improvement Society, North Andover Garden Club, Brooks School students and faculty, Country Club members, Rolling Ridge, local businesses including Amazon, and not to mention members of the public coming to lend a hand! Town staff from North Andover DPW, the Water Treatment Division, the Conservation and Planning Departments were key in organizing and carrying out the logistics for this annual event. Last, but not least, thank you to Smolak Farms for donating delicious apples and cider donuts, which were devoured!
This year’s clean up event was unique because the low lake levels allowed access to the shoreline from the water side. The ability to access the shore in this way gave volunteers the opportunity to remove trash that cannot be reached otherwise. Local non-profit organizations and groups rallied to the call to lend their time and energy in helping tackle specific sections of the lake shore. The result? The entire 7 miles of Lake Cochichewick shoreline were cleaned! Cleanup of the lake, shoreline, Stevens Pond, and surrounding roadways yielded a whopping 1,260 pounds of trash removed (compared to last year’s total of 760 pounds)! This increase doesn’t necessarily mean more trash had accumulated over the past year. Rather, it reflects the expanded reach of this year’s effort, as volunteers were able to cover all seven miles of the shoreline.
This event sets a wonderful example of community engagement and volunteerism. It shows the difference that our actions can make in both our community as well as the natural environment around us. Thanks, once again, to all participants for making a positive impact in North Andover and protecting your pristine drinking water source and its surrounding watershed. We look forward to next year’s cleanup! October 3, 2026
– Health Department Facebook Page
The North Andover Health Department now has its own Facebook page! Follow us at facebook.com/NAHealthDept.
If you have ever wondered who is behind those restaurant inspections, health alerts, seasonal reminders, or flu clinic announcements, now you can follow along in real time. We will be sharing food safety tips, seasonal health information, updates on inspections and permits, community resources, and the occasional behind the scenes look at what a day in public health actually looks like.
Together, our staff covers food protection, environmental health, public health nursing, disease prevention, inspections, permits, community education, and everything in between. A lot of public health work happens quietly in the background, which is exactly how you want it to be. Our goal is to help prevent problems before they become problems and to make North Andover a healthier and safer place to live, work, and raise a family. Consider our new Facebook page your window into that work.
– Town of North Andover Community Flu Clinics
Veterans Services Office Relocation
The Town of North Andover’s Veterans Services Office will be temporarily closed from October 20 through October 30 as we relocate to our new space in the former Senior Center building, just next door to our current location. We are excited about this transition and look forward to continuing to provide support and services to our veteran community from our new location.
New Job Post: 5th Grade Saturday Site Coordinator – Youth & Recreation Services
North Andover Public Safety Employee of the Year Award, Unsung Hero, and Employee of the Year
Public Safety Employee of the Year Award
The purpose of the Public Safety Employee of the Year Award is to recognize annually a Public Safety Employee (Police, Fire or Dispatch) who demonstrates outstanding service, exemplary efforts to public safety and dedication to the Town of North Andover. Please join us in congratulating this year’s Public Safety Employee of the Year award recipient, Communications Officer Eugene “Skip” Croteau.
Unsung Hero Award
The purpose of the Unsung Hero Award is to recognize annually a Town employee who works “behind the scenes” often without recognition, but whose hard work, dedication, and “can-do” attitude have a meaningful impact on the work of other employees and/or the experience of residents and other constituents. Please join us in congratulating this year’s Unsung Hero, Cahla Ahlstrom.
North Andover Employee of the Year Award
The North Andover Employee of the Year program was instituted to recognize annually one employee for being a team player, exhibiting exceptional customer service, going above and beyond expectations in their work, conduct and dedication, and who truly embodies the true meaning of being a public servant. We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset in North Andover. Please join us in Congratulating this year’s Employee of the Year award recipient, Tiffany Furman.
Election Drop Boxes at Town Hall
Election Drop Boxes at Town Hall
If you plan to return your ballot in person instead of mailing it, we have two dedicated drop boxes at Town Hall (120 Main Street ): one at the front entrance and one at the back entrance.
- In-Person & Local Mail: All ballots must reach the Town Clerk's Office or a ballot box by 8:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 3, or be postmarked by November 3 and delivered to the Town Clerk by 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 6.
- Overseas Mail: Ballots sent from outside the United States must be postmarked by November 3 and will be accepted until 5:00 p.m. on Friday, November 13.
- Drop Boxes: Surveillance monitors drop boxes 24/7
- Important Note: Mail ballots CANNOT be dropped off at polling locations on Election Day.
Conservation Commission Agenda 10/14/26
Upcoming Hours for Town Buildings 10/12 and 10/13
Monday, October 12, 2026
Non-Essential Town Buildings and Offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026 in observance of Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day
*There will be no trash and recycling collection on Monday, October 12, 2026. Collection will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week. 
Non-Essential Town Buildings and Offices will be closed on Monday, October 12, 2026 in observance of Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples’ Day
*There will be no trash and recycling collection on Monday, October 12, 2026. Collection will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week.
Tuesday, October 13, 2026
Non-Essential Town Buildings, with the exception of the North Andover Senior Center, will be closed on Tuesday, October 13, 2026 from 12 – 2 PM for an employee event.