North Andover Newsbrief | Monday, October 23, 2023

October 23, 2023 Sarah Brush

North Andover Newsbrief | Monday, October 23, 2023

Important Updates:

Open Space & Recreation Plan – Please Take Our Survey!

https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/qr_code/B7R2HXT

Lake Cochichewick – End of Season

All boats must be removed from the shores and racks as of November 1, 2023.

Happening this Week:

North Andover Family Flu Clinic for ages 3+, Tuesday, October 24, 2023 – North Andover Health Department

National Drug Take Back Day, Saturday, October 28, 2023 – North Andover Police Department

Upcoming Meetings:

An Important Message from North Andover CAM – ATTENTION COMCAST VIEWERS: Due to a line-up change, CAM-ED is now on Channel 6. Programs like school sports, concerts, and School Committee Meetings can now be seen on Comcast channel 6. Verizon viewers can still find CAM-ED on channel 28.

Monday, October 23:

Franklin School Council Meeting

Tuesday, October 24:

Stevens Memorial Library Board of Trustees

Cultural Council

Wednesday, October 25:

Merrimack Valley MPO (MVMPO) Meeting

Greater Lawrence Sanitary District

Board of Assessors

Conservation Commission

Thursday, October 26:

Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control & Wetlands Management District

North Andover Housing Authority

400 Great Pond Road Steering Committee

LAKE COCHICHEWICK END OF SEASON

October 23, 2023 Sarah Brush

LAKE COCHICHEWICK END OF SEASON

ALL BOATS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE SHORES & RACKS AS OF NOVEMBER 1, 2023

Per the Town of North Andover Lake Usage/Boating Regulations, the boating season is from April 15 through November 1. This is a reminder that the season ends in 1 week (November 1). We hope it was an enjoyable one. See you in the spring of 2024. Watch the website for the application to go “live” again in the spring.

If you have a storage spot please remember that after November 1, all boats must be removed by owners from the storage areas for the end of the boating season.

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 time, patience and cooperation this season. Stay well and stay safe.

Conservation Commission Agenda 10/25/23

October 23, 2023 Town of North Andover, MA

https://www.northandoverma.gov/conservation

Con Com Agenda 102523.pdf

National Prescription Drug #TakeBackDay | Saturday, October 28, 2023, 10am-1:30pm at the North Andover Police Department

October 23, 2023 Sarah Brush

The North Andover Police Department will once again be participating in the National Take Back Initiative. This event will take place on Saturday, October 28, 2023, from 10:00am – 1:30pm. The drop off site will be the North Andover Police Department located at 1475 Osgood Street.

Reduction of Single-Use Plastic Checkout Bags

October 23, 2023 Sarah Brush

Reduction of Single-Use Plastic Checkout Bags

October 19, 2023

Dear Food Establishment:

On May 16, 2023 the Town of North Andover held its annual town meeting and at this meeting, the North Andover Citizens for Sustainable Living (NACSL) submitted a citizen petition for action by the voters of the Town of North Andover. This citizen petition proposed a reduction of single use, disposable plastic bags in North Andover. This petition was passed by a majority vote and will take effect on January 1, 2024.

The Article requires any food establishment over 3,000 square feet of finished floor area to eliminate the use of single use, disposable plastic bags and provide a recyclable checkout bag to customers. The bag shall comply with the requirements of Article 14 (included) and be either a recyclable paper checkout bag or a reusable checkout bag Please refer to Article 14 for more specific information and the included definitions.

The NACSL has some reusable bags which are available for smaller businesses that are impacted and that would like to give them to some customers. fI you would like some of these bags, please send an email to nandovercs|@gmail.com by November 6, 2023 with the following information:

1 Name of Business;
2. Contact name and phone number (or email address);
3. Number of bags requested.

Once the requests are received, NACSL will assess the number of requests vs. the number of available bags and will let the businesses know how many can be provided.

Sincerely,
Brian J.LaGrasse
North Andover Director of Public Health

Plastic Bag Ban – Article 14.pdf