North Andover Newsbrief, Week of October 15, 2024

Election Update 
The Town Clerk's Office has mailed approximately 7,600 ballots to voters who requested them.


Remember to mail your ballot right away
You can mail the ballot to the address on the envelope. Please submit your completed ballot as soon as possible. The Town Clerk's Office has provided postage-paid envelopes for the return of voted ballots. All ballots must reach the Town Clerk's Office by 8:00 PM on November 5th (Election Day) to be counted.

Returning your ballot in person?
If you plan to return your ballot in person, there are two drop boxes at Town Hall. Drop boxes are monitored by surveillance 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Ballots CANNOT be dropped off at polling locations on Election Day.

Early Voting
Early Voting for the State Election will take place at the Town Hall from Saturday, October 19, through Friday, November 1, 2024.


 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.

– 2024 Recommended Trick or Treat Hours

-The recommended hours for North Andover Trick–or–Treat are Thursday, October 31, 2024 from 5:30pm-7:30pm.

– Trash Delay
Collection is delayed one day this week.  View the trash and recycling holiday schedule here:  

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1aN-SO3oemqJE1TzTgQdC148Q0AGiXgf7/view

-Events and Reminders:

Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony

The Patriotic Observance Committee invites you to join them for the

2024 Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony

Monday, November 11, 2024

Parade steps off at 10:00am

Parade starts at First & Main Plaza,

Ceremony Immediately Following at Patriots Memorial Park


All veterans are invited to attend.

Food & Fellowship to follow at the

VFW Post 2104,32 Park St, North Andover

Questions? Please contact the Veterans Service Office at 978-688-9525

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

Tuesday, October 15:

Festival Committee
Planning Board


Wednesday, October 16:
MVMPO Proposed Action, Public Hearings, and Comment Period


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