Month: May 2021

Town Manager seeks volunteer to serve as Planning Board Associate Member

Sarah Brush
The Town Manager is seeking a volunteer interested in serving on the Planning Board. The role of the Planning Board is to encourage planning principals that promote rational, economical and environmentally efficient use of land and to allow North Andover to grow in a manner consistent with the goals of the community. The Planning Board generally meets on the first and third Tuesday of each month at 7:00PM.

If interested, please visit the town website at www.northandoverma.gov and click on “Boards and Comm Info” on the left hand side of the page to complete the application. Please contact

Jillian Brothers with any questions at jbrothers@northandoverma.gov or 978-688-9510.
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May 26, 2021 is the last day to register to vote for the Annual Town Meeting on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.

Sarah Brush
May 26, 2021 is the last day to register to vote for the Annual Town Meeting on Tuesday, June 15, 2021.   Registration is easy – you can log onto http://www.registertovotema.com/ and register online with a valid MA driver’s license.  You can download the voter registration form at https://www.sec.state.ma.us/ele/eleifv/howreg.htm or you can stop by the Town Clerk’s office and register in person (please note, Town Hall is currently closed to the public on Fridays).

UTILITY SCAM ALERT

Sarah Brush

UTILITY SCAM ALERT

 

 

New England utility customers are being warned about a new scam using a peer-to-peer app to steal money. A Rhode Island woman was featured on NBC10’s WJAR-TV, saying she received a call alleging to be from National Grid, using a National Grid phone number and said they were coming to disconnect her electric and gas service due to an outstanding bill. The scammer then told her exactly how much she owed along with her account number. The woman admitted she panicked and used the Zelle app through her bank, which allows customers to send money quickly for free. The woman transferred nearly $800 dollars before realizing she was targeted by scammers. 

 

National Grid would not threaten immediate shut-off, and in fact, right now due to the pandemic, no residential customers are experiencing terminations. When in doubt, always phone National Grid’s Customer Service hotline at 1-800-322-3223.  For additional information please visit ngrid.com/scam.




Share your thoughts for the Route 125 Corridor Study

Sarah Brush

The Town of North Andover is conducting a study of the Route 125 Corridor between Sutton Street and the Haverhill city line. This study is being funded by a Real Estate Technical Assistance Grant from MassDevelopment. The Town is working with Nitsch Engineering and Innes Associates to assess transportation, infrastructure, and zoning in the area. Help us develop a vision for the area by filling out a survey: https://arcg.is/1q0X0C

This process will involve multiple public engagement efforts to build an understanding of concerns and opportunities on Route 125. Keep updated on upcoming public meetings and the progress of the study on the website: https://route-125-corridor-study-nitsch.hub.arcgis.com/ 

This project is an excellent opportunity to develop a vision for the future of a key corridor in town, where people live, work, shop, and travel through. We look forward to your participation.

Please reach out to Dan Beckley, Staff Planner, at dbeckley@northandoverma.gov for more questions. 

Digital Optimization Program Accepting Applications

Sarah Brush

DIGITAL OPTIMIZATION PROGRAM
Giving local food-based small businesses
the digital tools to compete!
As we gear up to re-launch our newly renovated Revolving Test Kitchen (RTK) this summer, we are thrilled to announce the launch of our
Digital Optimization Program!
The Digital Optimization Program will give businesses access to
free or subsidized digital technology tools, including new or enhanced websites, social media programs, contactless technology, CRM and financial management systems, and online ordering systems.
Businesses will also have access to food-based industry workshops and individual consultations with industry experts.
The program is now accepting applications!  
Independently owned food-based businesses in
Lawrence, Andover, North Andover, Haverhill, Methuen, and Boston are encouraged to apply.
The Lawrence Partnership was honored to welcome Secretary Kennealy of the Executive Office of Housing and Economic Development to Lawrence for a small business roundtable announcing the launch of our Digital Optimization Program. The small business roundtable discussion featured local restaurant owners sharing their experiences and insights as they endured the economic burden brought by the pandemic.
Thank you to Lawrence Mayor Kendrys Vasquez, Representatives Christina Minicucci and Frank Moran, and Senator Barry Finegold for joining us and supporting the launch of the Digital Optimization Program.