MassDOT: Route 114 Corridor Improvements – North Andover – Project Construction Update

Sarah Brush

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Project Construction Update 

August 25, 2026

What's New?

  • This fall, September through November 2026, the contractor anticipates the following construction activities throughout the Route 114 corridor:
    • Demolition activities will continue at properties located at the intersection of Route 114 and Hillside Road in North Andover, including asbestos abatement, utility work, and demolition of structures at 582, 591, 599, and 607 Turnpike Street.
    • Excavation and gravel placement are underway between the Andover Bypass and Willow Street for the future shared-use path.
    • Route 114 center median removal and temporary paving activities are underway throughout the corridor to facilitate traffic movements around active work zones.
    • Installation and maintenance of erosion control, sediment control, and stormwater protection measures in advance of and alongside upcoming work activities.
    • Test pitting (soil sampling and utility investigation) at various locations on Route 114 throughout the corridor will continue through September.
    • Utility work and field verification activities will be conducted to confirm the locations of existing utilities in advance of future utility relocations. Activities will include: 
      • Sawcutting of roadway surfaces to support utility installation
      • Utility pole relocation work at various locations throughout the corridor
      • Gas utility relocation activities through the fall construction season.

When is this Work Happening?

  • Work activities are scheduled on weekdays, Monday – Friday, during the fall construction season.
  • Work hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.

How Will this Affect You? 

  • Lane shifts, traffic control devices, and police details may be required on Route 114 in the project limits to support these activities for public and worker safety.
  • Construction signage will remain in place and may be adjusted as needed to support shifting work areas and maintain safe travel through the corridor.
  • Access for pedestrians and emergency services will be maintained.
  • Drivers traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.

Stay Connected:  

  • For more information on the Route 114 Corridor Improvements in North Andover, please visit our website at this link.
  • To reach the project team, please email NorthAndoverRoute114@dot.state.ma.us or call the project hotline phone number at (978) 906-8694.
  • If you have been forwarded this email, and would like to receive project updates and traffic advisories, please subscribe for updates here. 

School Committee Mtg Agenda – Aug 27, 2026

Town of North Andover, MA
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In-person Early Voting for the September 1, 2026 State Primary

Sarah Brush
In-person Early Voting for the State Primary will be held at Town Hall, 120 Main Street.


Saturday, August 22, 2026 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Monday, August 24, 2026 – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Tuesday, August 25, 2026 – 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
Wednesday, August 26, 2026 – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Thursday, August 27, 2026 – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Friday, August 28, 2026 – 8 a.m. to noon


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LSP Capt James A. Mulligan Square

Town of North Andover, MA
The next Lawrence Square Project:


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WW 2, Korean War, Vietnam War Aviator/Prisoner of War 

James A. Mulligan Square
August 27 (Thursday)
Here is information from our friends in Lawrence regarding the next square dedication,
4pm
Intersection of Everett St and Salem St
A blurb from my research and portion to be published:
“On March 20, 1966, he was a piloting an A-4C Skyhawk on a mission to bomb a bridge used for an enemy supply line. This was a routine mission for the experienced Mulligan, with his 4 months of aerial combat in North Vietnam. However, as he approached his target, he was hit by a surface to air missile. In his book, “The Hanoi Commitment,” Mulligan wrote that he “couldn’t see the console because of the black smoke that filled the cockpit, the heat was getting intense and the muffled explosion from the engine told me that the end was near. I was hurting from the blow to my chest. All I could think of was, turn for the sea and safety, but the stick still wouldn’t budge and I was helplessly just along for the ride in my disintegrating Skyhawk. It was the first scratch I had on my 80th mission. Until that time, I hadn’t had a scratch.”  Mulligan ejected, and after about 15 to 20 minutes lying in a rice paddy unconscious, was found by locals and brought to the North Vietnamese authorities. This would be the first of his 2522 days in captivity as a POW.”
Marc 
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Twitter:    @LaplanteMarc

North Andover Newsbrief, Week of August 24, 2026

Sarah Brush
– North Andover’s West Nile Virus Risk Level Raised to Moderate

The North Andover Board of Health was notified by the Massachusetts Department of Public Health (MDPH) that the West Nile Virus (WNV) risk level for North Andover has been raised to Moderate.

The increase is due to multiple recurring detections of WNV in mosquitoes in surrounding communities. While there have been no current positive mosquito samples reported in North Andover, the increased activity in surrounding areas indicates a greater potential for WNV transmission locally.

The risk level for Eastern Equine Encephalitis (EEE) in North Andover remains Low. Positive mosquito samples for EEE have been identified in Plymouth County.

Community members should continue to take precautions throughout mosquito season, even as temperatures begin to cool, until the first hard frost occurs this fall.

For additional information about WNV, EEE, mosquito borne illness, and current risk levels in Massachusetts, visit https://www.mass.gov/info-details/west-nile-virus-wnv

For questions or concerns, please contact the North Andover Board of Health at (978) 688-9540 or fdagle@northandoverma.gov.


– State Primary Election, Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Early Voting Information: 

In-person Early Voting for the State Primary will be held at Town Hall, 120 Main Street.

Saturday, August 22, 2026 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday, August 24, 2026 – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday, August 25, 2026 – 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Wednesday, August 26, 2026 – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Thursday, August 27, 2026 – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday, August 28, 2026 – 8 a.m. to noon


Election Day Voting Information:  

The Town of North Andover will hold the Massachusetts State Primary Election on:

Tuesday, September 1, 2026

Polls Open: 7:00 AM – 8:00 PM


ELECTION DAY VOTING LOCATION

North Andover High School

430 Osgood Street

North Andover, MA 01845


The deadline to submit a Vote by Mail application is 5:00 PM on Tuesday, August 25, 2026.


For additional election information, please contact the North Andover Town Clerk’s Office.


– New Ballot Colors Starting September 1, 2026
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– DataPivot Technologies Marks More Than a Decade of Growth with New Headquarters


– Picnic and Poetry, August 28 at 6pm

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– Helpful Hints with Trash and Recycling
Placement and Timing: Please place all barrels and bags curbside, as close to the street as possible, either the night before or before 7:00 AM. This applies regardless of when the contractors normally arrive.
Bulk Items: Town residents with curbside collection may place one bulk item out weekly free of charge.
Recycling Rules:
      Do not place your recycling in plastic bags.
      The only plastic items allowed in your recycling toter are bottles, jars, jugs, tubs, and clamshells.
Stickers: Recycling stickers and trash stickers are available for barrels and toters.

– Bike Drive

Saturday, September 5, 2026, at North Andover DPW


– September 11, 2026 Ceremonies
9am – Remembrance Ceremony (NAFD Station 2 – 9 Salem Street)
11am – Memorial Dedication Ceremony (Patriots Park – 345 Main Street)

– Wreaths Across America

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Employment Opportunities:

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

  • Patrol Officer
  • Water Treatment Plant Operator
  • School Crossing Guard
  • Library Director
  • Children's Librarian
  • 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, August 24
SC/NAEA Negotiations-Teaching Assistant@ NA Senior Center
Tuesday, August 25
Library Trustees
Greater Lawrence Technical School
Planning Board 

Wednesday, August 26
Conservation Commission

Thursday, August 27
School Committee Meeting


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