North Andover Newsbrief, Week of October 21, 2024

– National Prescription Drug #TakeBackDay | Saturday, October 26, 2024, 10am-2pm at the North Andover Police Department

The North Andover Police Department will be hosting the National Drug Take Back on October 26, 2024 from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. Dispose of your expired, unused, or unwanted medication at the North Andover Police Department, 1475 Osgood Street


– What to do if you missed Household Hazardous Waste Day
Please click here for a list of additional in-network collections open to North Andover residents through the end of 2024, and a list of acceptable items. Please check the notes from the host community for special instructions on timing and payment as they vary by location.  

– Notice of Public Hearing Property Classification 
In accordance with Chapter 40, Section 56, and other applicable provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws, notice is hereby given that the Select Board have scheduled a Public Hearing on Monday, November 4, 2024 at 7:00p.m. regarding real estate classification. This public hearing will take place in the meeting room on the 2nd floor of Town Hall, 120 Main Street, North Andover, MA.

The Select Board will be asked by the Board of Assessors to select a residential factor which will determine the percentages of the tax burden borne by each class of properties in the Town for Fiscal Year 2025. Any person having questions regarding the public hearing should contact the office of the Town Manager at 978-688-9510

– Curbside Fall Leaf Collection
To assist residents with fall clean-ups, the Town will be collecting leaf bags during the weeks of October 28th, November 4th, 11th & 18th & December 2nd.  (Please note, there will be no leaf collection the week of Thanksgiving). The collection contractor will take leaves placed out in biodegradable bags during these weeks. 

      • Please have all bagged leaves (leaves only please) curbside at the beginning of those weeks as collection does not follow the trash/recycle schedule.
      • Leaves must be IN biodegradable paper bags ONLY.

If you have a 2024 Cyr Sticker for your vehicle, the CYR Center on Sharpners Pond Rd remains open for dropping off yard waste during regular site hours:  8am to 2:45pm on Tuesdays, Thursdays & Saturdays ONLY (EXCEPT Thanksgiving Thursday, Nov 28, 2024).

Call the DPW with questions 978-685-0950, option 2.

– Town of North Andover Departmental Pumpkin Contest
Cast your vote for your favorite pumpkin!  Voting can be online (northandoverma.gov/pumpkins) or in-person at Town Hall, but please ONLY VOTE ONCE.  The deadline for voting is 5pm on October 25, 2024.   Winners will be announced on October 31, 2024. View large images here: https://northandoverma.news/2024/10/21/pumpkin-contest/
 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.

– 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.

-Events and Reminders:

National Prescription Drug #TakeBackDay,Saturday, October 26, 2024, 10am-2pm at the North Andover Police Department

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

Monday, October 21:

Select Board


Tuesday, October 22:

Middle School Building Committee

Festival Committee


Wednesday, October 23:

Middlesex-Essex Public Health Collaborative
Cultural Council
Conservation Commission


Thursday, October 24:

Kittredge School Council Meeting
Stevens Memorial Library Board of Trustees
School Committee
Board of Health


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