Year: 2020

New and Improved – Check out the UPDATED NA Festival Committee Winter Scavenger Hunt! #NAWinterFun

Sarah Brush

North Andover Festival Committee

Winter Scavenger Hunt

December 12th to December 20th 

While our usual holiday traditions might be altered this year, at least we can get outside and visit some of our favorite places in town in a town-wide holiday scavenger hunt – Now with additional locations and updated clues!

Answer clues to find snowflakes hidden around our happy town!

Scavenger hunt instructions:

  • Solve the clues to find blue snowflakes all about town! 
  • Write the answer in the line provided once you solve the clue!
  • Help us celebrate local businesses by posting photos of your success on social media!  Post your photo with the hashtag #NAWinterFun and be sure to tag the official Town of North Andover accounts (settings must be public).
    • Facebook:  @northandoverma
    • Twitter: @north_andover
    • Instagram:  @northandoverma
    • Not on social media?  Email your photos to turkeytown@northandoverma.gov 
    • Photos submissions will be shared on our website and social media pages.
  • Join the North Andover Scavenger Hunt Event Page to follow along with the fun!
  • North Andover CAM will highlight your photos on TV during the Santa Stroll on December 19th and 20th. 

Please be safe and follow the Town’s COVID-19 instructions as you go!

Click here to join the fun!

Last Chance! Be sure to cast your vote for your favorite wreath by 5pm TODAY (Dec 15)

Sarah Brush
  • Ho Ho Ho Covids Gotta Go
  • “I go to nature to be soothed and healed, and to have my senses put in order.”
  • Permit to Build
  • Snow
  • Master Plan 20NA20
  • Elf
  • 2020
  • Merry and Bright
  • Happy Holidays North Andover
  • We are here for you, North Andover
  • Frosty the Snowman
  • Red, white, and blue
  • I am not sure what’s worse – COVID19 or TAXES
  • “Lake Cochichewick” How many turtles do you see?
  • Old books into Holiday Cheer

Coming up at the @StevensEstate – the 6th annual Holly Days! A little different, a lot of fun.

Sarah Brush

Vote for your favorite wreath before December 15th!

Sarah Brush

Town of North Andover Departmental Wreath Decorating Contest

Click here to cast your vote for your favorite wreath!  The deadline to vote is December 15, 2020 at 5:00pm.

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Happening Tomorrow: @NoAndoverPolice Department’s Cram-A-Cruiser with special guests, Santa and Mrs. Claus! North Andover Middle School 9am-Noon

Sarah Brush
Stop by North Andover Middle School on Saturday, December 12 (9am-Noon) to drop off non-perishable food and personal care item donations to benefit the North Andover Food Bank at the Senior Center*.   There will also be a box to drop off Holiday Cards for Seniors.  Special guests Santa and Mrs Claus will be available for photos!  Please note, they will be wearing proper PPE and anyone in the photo will be required to wear a mask. 
While you're out, be sure to look for the blue snowflakes hidden around town for the North Andover Festival Committee Winter Scavenger Hunt.  Instructions and clues can be found here.  

*The Food Bank at North Andover Senior Center is open to any North Andover Residents in need of food or supplies.  Hours of operation and contact information are below:

Pick-Up at the North Andover Senior Center 
120R Main Street
Mondays & Wednesdays 
11:00 am to 1:00 pm

Special Pick-Up Day:  
Saturday, December 19, 2020
10:00 am – 2:00 pm 
North Andover Senior Center

Questions regarding delivery and/or pick-up on Mondays and Wednesdays?  Please call the Senior Center at 978-688-9560 for information.
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North Andover Awarded @MassDOT Shared Streets and Spaces Grant

Sarah Brush
North Andover Awarded MassDOT Shared Streets and Spaces Grant
MassDOT announced that the Town of North Andover has been awarded a grant in the amount of $200,926 as part of its Shared Streets and Spaces Grant Program.  The grant will support construction of 1,100 new linear feet of sidewalk along Main Street (between Elm and Garden) in order to provide better and safer connections among a number of key civic uses: Stevens Memorial Library, North Andover Middle School, St. Michaels Church and School, as well as downtown and surrounding neighborhoods. 
“The Town will continue to prioritize projects that improve residents' quality of life and provide safety and connectivity enhancements along streets” said Town Manager Melissa Murphy-Rodrigues.  “The Town thanks MassDOT for providing this imperative funding.”  
This project will help to advance strategies and elements of the Town's Master Plan, including to “Evaluate sidewalk gaps and prioritize new sidewalks based on their ability to connect residents to schools, activity centers, civic spaces, and recreation and open spaces in town.”
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