Town Buildings, with the exception of Public Safety, will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024
There will be no trash and recycling collection on Monday, September 2, 2024. Collection will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week.
Month: August 2024
Historical Commission, September 4, 2024
What Not To Flush
It’s a Toilet, Not a Trash Can!
Even if they’re small, even if the package says “flushable,” some everyday items can cause messy and expensive problems for your plumbing and our sewer treatment facilities.
Products that might seem safe to flush down the toilet, such as personal care wipes, dental floss and paper towels, don’t dissolve quickly – or at all – in water. If a scrap of undissolved material gets caught on a nick, bend or bump within a pipe, it can trigger a growth of buildup that could cause a sewer backup in your home or neighborhood.
Sewer agencies, environmentalists and consumer advocates are working with manufacturers to correct product labeling. In the meantime, please make sure to dispose of personal care products, cleaning supplies and other household waste properly: in the trash can, in the recycling bin or at your local household hazardous waste disposal site. Read more here: http://ftp.mwra.com/03sewer/html/toiletnottrashcan.html
How to care for septic system (mass.gov): https://www.mass.gov/guides/caring-for-your-septic-system#:~:text=How%20often%20should%20I%20pump,or%20at%20all%20%E2%80%93%20in%20water.
Properly Dispose of Waste: https://www.epa.gov/septic/how-care-your-septic-system#properly
[NA Stevens Library News] Stevens Memorial Library – New Spanish Language Collection!
Check out our new Spanish language collection courtesy of the Boston Public Library! This temporary collection of new and popular fiction is located across from the main circulation desk.
October feast September 14 External Inbox
Help us help you and veterans planning to attend the October Feast at oak and iron on September 14
Time 1-230 pm
9/14. September 15
Oak and iron
Joe
Joseph LeBlanc, MSW, LCSW
OIF/OEF Army Veteran
District Director Veterans' Services
North Andover/ Boxford
District Director Veterans' Services
North Andover/ Boxford
Executive Board Member Massachusetts Veterans Services Association
Member National Association of County Veterans Service Officers
Member National Association of County Veterans Service Officers
120 Main St.
North Andover, Ma 01845
978-688-9525
North Andover, Ma 01845
978-688-9525
VA HEALTHCARE APPLICATION HERE: https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-10-10ez/
For assistance after hours, please call my cell at: (1-978-807-7286)
If you are feeling unsafe or need immediate support, please contact the Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 or https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/
If you’re in emotional distress or suicidal crisis dial: 988
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Town of North Andover Historic Preservation Survey
The Town of North Andover is developing a Historic Preservation Plan to further best practices in the recognition, protection, preservation, and enhancement of the Town’s historic buildings, neighborhoods, landscapes, and other heritage resources. The Historic Preservation Plan was an identified action of North Andover’s 2018 Master Plan and is being led by the Town’s Planning Department in collaboration with the Historical Commission, Historic District Commissions, Historical Society, and other stakeholders. The project is funded through a historic preservation grant from the Community Preservation Committee.
The Town would like to hear from residents about preservation and historic character in North Andover. Please fill out our survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NorthAndoverHP
If you have any questions about this project, you may reach out to Zach Melcher, Staff Planner: zmelcher@northandoverma.gov
8.27.2024 Revised Planning Board Agenda
New Job Posting: Shared Services Health Communications Specialist
North Andover Newsbrief, Week of August 26, 2024
– Housing Authority Board of Commissioners Vacancy
The Select Board and Housing Authority Board of Commissioners are looking for a volunteer to fill a vacant position on the Housing Authority Board. The term for this position will expire in March 2026. The Housing Authority mission is to promote adequate, safe and affordable housing, economic opportunities and a suitable living environment free from discrimination. The NAHA strives to create neighborhoods where residents continue to be a valuable part of the community. The North Andover Housing Authority provides permanent housing for low- and moderate-income families through two main programs: the Public Housing & Section 8 Housing Choice Voucher Program. Public housing assistance is provided at eight apartment communities owned & operated by the North Andover Housing Authority.The appointment will be made jointly by the Select Board and remaining members of the Housing Authority.Town of North AndoverAttention Laurie Burzlaff120 Main Street
North Andover, MA 01845
– The High School Track and Upper Field Temporarily Closed until Mid-October
The High School track and upper field is closed to the public for the track to be redone. We expect the track and field to reopen mid-October.
– Tree Inventory and Management Plan Project
The Town’s Community Development and Conservation Departments have officially kicked off a Tree Inventory and Management Plan project with a contracted consultant, Davey Resource Group! This project, which is called for in the Town's Master Plan, will result in an inventory of public shade trees in areas such as public parks, schools, playgrounds, and along rights-of-way in the downtown area. Depending on where you are, you may see members of the consultant team out and about in their bright yellow or orange shirts inspecting trees and measuring their trunks during the next several weeks.
The consultants will be hard at work in the field, so if you have any questions or need additional information about this tree inventory effort, please contact Justine Fox, Conservation Field Inspector in the Conservation Department, at jfox@northandoverma.gov or 978-688-9530.
– In-person Early Voting for the State Primary
In-person Early Voting for the State Primary will be held at Town Hall, 120 Main Street.
August 24 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
August 26 – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
August 27 – 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.
August 28 – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
August 29 – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
August 30 – 8 a.m. to noon
– Click here for the Current COVID-19 Recommendations
Wednesday, August 28
– Holiday Reminders
Town Buildings, with the exception of Public Safety, will be closed on Monday, September 2, 2024
There will be no trash and recycling collection on Monday, September 2, 2024. Collection will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week.
Even if they’re small, even if the package says “flushable,” some everyday items can cause messy and expensive problems for plumbing and our sewer treatment facilities.
Products that might seem safe to flush down the toilet, such as personal care wipes, dental floss and paper towels, don’t dissolve quickly – or at all – in water. If a scrap of undissolved material gets caught on a nick, bend or bump within a pipe, it can trigger a growth of buildup that could cause a sewer backup in your home or neighborhood.
Sewer agencies, environmentalists and consumer advocates are working with manufacturers to correct product labeling. In the meantime, please make sure to dispose of personal care products, cleaning supplies and other household waste properly: in the trash can, in the recycling bin or at your local household hazardous waste disposal site. Read more here: https://www.mwra.com/03sewer/html/toiletnottrashcan.html
How to care for septic systems (mass.gov): https://www.mass.gov/guides/caring-for-your-septic-system#:~:text=How%20often%20should%20I%20pump,or%20at%20all%20%E2%80%93%20in%20water.
Properly Dispose of Waste: https://www.epa.gov/septic/how-care-your-septic-system#properly
Events and Reminders:
Upcoming Meetings:
Tuesday, August 27
Middle School Building Committee
Planning Board
Planning Board
Wednesday, August 28
Middlesex-Essex Public Health Collaborative
Merrimack Valley MPO (MVMPO)
GLTS Capital Improvement Committee
Conservation Commission
GLTS Capital Improvement Committee
Conservation Commission