July 24, 2023 – North Andover News

The Select Board is seeking residents who are interested in serving on North Andover's volunteer boards and committees. The following boards and committees currently have vacancies:

– Affordable Housing Trust

– Community Preservation Committee

– Cultural Council

– Historical Commission

– M achine Shop Village

– Old Center District Commission

– Patriotic Observance Committee

– Poet Laureate Committee

– Sustainability Committee

– Youth & Recreation Council

– Zoning Board of Appeals – Associate

If you are interested in serving on any of the town's volunteer boards please fill out a Volunteer Form by clicking here. To obtain additional information about a particular board or committee, click on the board name listed above or visit www.northandoverma.gov/boards.

SCHOOLS & PUBLIC FIELDS & PARKS NOTICE
STANDARD WRITTEN NOTIFICATION
BARRIER AND ULV ADULTICIDE APPLICATION TO CONTROL MOSQUITOES

The Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management District is conducting an application to control adult mosquitoes on Tuesday August 1st, 2023, in the evening between the hours of 8:00pm and 12am in North Andover. In case of inclement weather, the Backup date of application would be Wednesday August 2nd, 2023. The areas to be treated are the North Andover High & Middle School*, Atkinson School, Brooks School, Kittredge School, Franklin School, Sargent School, Drummond Field, Grogan Field, Carl Thomas Playground, Aplin Playground, McEvoy Field, Reynolds Playground, Gallagher Field, Cyr Rec Area, Foster Farm Fields, Carter Fields, Anne Bradstreet ECC, Old Town Common, Thomas Elementary, Patriot Memorial Field & The Stevens Estate.

(*Please note, due to the timing of National Night Out, the North Andover Middle School area will be sprayed last.)

The materials to be applied:

Suspend Polyzone (EPA Reg# 432-1514). Active Ingredient: Deltamethrin 4.75%. Suspend Polyzone is a long-lasting, up to 90 days, and effective residual barrier formulation that controls adult mosquitoes, even in warmer and wet environments. The Safety Data Sheet and product label can be viewed at https://www.nemassmosquito.org/public-education/pages/adulticide

Zenivex E4-RTU (EPA Reg# 2724-807). Active Ingredient: Etofenprox (CAS #80844-07-1) 4%. Zenivex E4 RTU mosquito adulticide is a high efficacy, reduced risk adulticide that provides quick, permanent knockdown and reliable control of adult mosquito populations in any mosquito habitat flying at the time of application. This product contains no synergist, therefore no Piperonyl Butoxide (PBO). The Safety Data Sheet and product label can be viewed at https://www.nemassmosquito.org/public-education/pages/adulticide

The vehicle is a mid-sized white pickup truck, marked with the NEMMC seal and will be driving slowly through the above designated areas with yellow lights activated. Residents and pets should remain indoors while the vehicle is operating in these designated areas. Air conditioners may remain ON. Please close doors and windows on the street side; they can be reopened within half an hour after truck passes. Recommendations are specific to ground spraying.

For further information contact the Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management District at 978-352-2800.