North Andover Newsbrief, Week of October 7, 2024

2024 Employee of the Year and Unsung Hero

North Andover Employee of the Year

The North Andover Employee of the Year program was instituted to recognize annually one employee for being a team player, exhibiting exceptional customer service, going above and beyond expectations in their work, conduct and dedication, and who truly embodies the true meaning of being a public servant.  We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset in North Andover.  Congratulations to this year's Employee of the Year award recipient, Crystal Clunie, Community Support Coordinator!  

Unsung Hero Award

The purpose of the Unsung Hero Award is to recognize annually a Town employee who works  “behind the scenes” often without recognition, but whose hard work, dedication, and “can-do” attitude have a meaningful impact on the work of other

 employees and/or the experience of residents and other constituents.  Please join us in congratulating this year's Unsung Hero, Bernadette Curran, Administrative Assistant Community Development!


– The North Andover Town Clerk's Office is in the process of mailing ballots to those that requested them.
The North Andover Town Clerk's Office has received the ballots from the State, and is currently in the process of mailing them out to those that requested them.  

When marking your ballot, please remember to… 
    • completely fill in the oval using black ink 
    • sign the envelope before returning your completed ballot
You can check the status of your ballot at https://www.sec.state.ma.us/wheredoivotema/track/trackmyballot.aspx It will say “pending” until your ballot has been mailed.  The dates will be entered once mailed to you, as well as when it has been received back.  We appreciate your patience as we work to get the ballots sent out.

 Early Voting for the November 5th, 2024 State Election

In-Person Early Voting for the November 5th, 2024 State Election will take place at Town Hall, 120 Main Street.

Saturday 10/19 – 9: a.m. to 3 p.m.

Monday 10/21 – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday 10/22 – 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Wednesday 10/23 – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Thursday 10/24 – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday 10/25 – 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

Saturday 10/26 – 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Monday 10/28 – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Tuesday 10/29 – 8 a.m. to 6 p.m.

Wednesday 10/30 – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Thursday 10/31 – 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Friday 11/1 – 8 a.m. to 12 p.m.

– Office Hours With Pamela Lathrop – Interim Superintendent of Schools
Interim superintendent Pamela Lathrop will host informal “Office Hours” throughout the school year. These are not scheduled one-on-one meetings but will take place in an informal group setting There is no set agenda, other than to meet Ms. Lathrop and let her know your experiences with the district, its strengths, and areas that you feel need focus.. You are invited to join at any time during these office hours. The invitation is open to all – educators, students, families, and the North Andover community.  There will be both in-person and virtual meetings, at different times of the day in hopes that a larger audience will be able to participate.

The first two are scheduled for:

Monday, October 28, 2024, from 10:00-11:30 amin the School Department Conference Room,
566 Main Street, North Andover, MA. This will be in person only.

Monday, November 4, 2024, from 6:00-7:30 pm and attendance will be virtual only.
Additional information will be shared later in the month.

Thank you for your continued support of the North Andover Schools.

Click here to learn more about where to get a Covid-19 vaccine, free at-home Covid-19 tests, and the Covid-19 In-Home Vaccination Program.
Click here to read the October update from the DPW.

– What Not to Flush

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

-Events and Reminders:


Household Hazardous Waste Day, Saturday, October 12, 2024 from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. at 210 Holt Rd
North Andover Fire Department Open House,  Saturday, October 12, 2024, 10:00 A.M. and 1:00 P.M. at Station 1 (795 Chickering Road).

Flu Clinic for Ages 19+ (Including High Dose for 65)

Every Wednesday from 9:30am-11:30am

From September 4, 2024 to October 30, 2024

North Andover Senior Center 

481 Sutton Street North Andover, MA


Family Flu Clinic for Ages 3+

October 22, 2024

4:00pm – 7:00pm

North Andover High School  

430 Osgood Street North Andover, MA


Please register ahead of time:  https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/northandover

Walk in appointments also available. 

Bring ID and Insurance card to appointment. 


Call the North Andover Health Department nursing office with any questions rr to schedule an office visit: 978-688-9543



Upcoming Meetings:

Upcoming meetings & important events for this week can be viewed at www.northandoverma.gov


Monday, October 7:
Friends of the Library
Master Plan Implementation Committee
Select Board Appointment Subcommittee
Select Board

Tuesday, October 8:

Council on Aging
Merrimack Valley Veterans Collaborative
ABECC School Council Meeting
Middle School Building Committee
Affordable Housing Trust
Festival Committee
GLTS District School Committee Meeting
North Andover Sustainability Committee
Zoning Board of Appeals

Wednesday, October 9:

MassHire MVWB Youth Committee

Kittredge School Building Committee
Old Center Historic District
Machine Shop Village
Conservation Commission


Thursday, October 10:

Atkinson School Council Meeting

Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management
Community Preservation Committee Meeting
School Committee


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Office Hours With Pamela Lathrop –  Interim Superintendent of Schools

Interim superintendent Pamela Lathrop will host informal “Office Hours” throughout the school year. These are not scheduled one-on-one meetings but will take place in an informal group setting There is no set agenda, other than to meet Ms. Lathrop and let her know your experiences with the district, its strengths, and areas that you feel need focus.. You are invited to join at any time during these office hours. The invitation is open to all – educators, students, families, and the North Andover community.  There will be both in-person and virtual meetings, at different times of the day in hopes that a larger audience will be able to participate.

The first two are scheduled for:

Monday, October 28, 2024, from 10:00-11:30 am in the School Department Conference Room,

566 Main Street, North Andover, MA. This will be in person only.

Monday, November 4, 2024, from 6:00-7:30 pm and attendance will be virtual only. 

Additional information will be shared later in the month.

Thank you for your continued support of the North Andover Schools. 

2024 North Andover Employee of the Year and Unsung Hero

North Andover Employee of the Year

The North Andover Employee of the Year program was instituted to recognize annually one employee for being a team player, exhibiting exceptional customer service, going above and beyond expectations in their work, conduct and dedication, and who truly embodies the true meaning of being a public servant.  We recognize that our employees are our most valuable asset in North Andover.  Congratulations to this year's Employee of the Year award recipient, Crystal Clunie, Community Support Coordinator!  


Unsung Hero Award

The purpose of the Unsung Hero Award is to recognize annually a Town employee who works  “behind the scenes” often without recognition, but whose hard work, dedication, and “can-do” attitude have a meaningful impact on the work of other employees and/or the experience of residents and other constituents.  Please join us in congratulating this year's Unsung Hero, Bernadette Curran, Administrative Assistant Community Development!

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