North Andover Newsbrief, Week of December 2, 2024

– Final Week of Curbside Fall Leaf Collection 

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

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

– Cyr Center Update

The last day for the Cyr Center for this season will be Saturday, December 21, 2024, 8:00 AM – 2:45 PM

– North Andover Town Offices 2024 Mitten Tree
Help others this holiday season! Getting involved is easy – simply visit our Mitten Tree, located in the lobby of Town Hall, 120 Main Street, and replace a candy cane with a new hat, scarf, or a new pair of mittens/gloves. All items that we receive will be donated to the North Andover Public Schools & the North Andover Youth and Recreation Services for local children in need.

Drop Off Hours:
Monday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm

Tuesday: 8:00 am – 6:00 pm
Wednesday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Thursday: 8:00 am – 4:30 pm
Friday: 8:00 am – noon

*The last day to drop off items is December 27, 2024.

– 2024 Holiday Lights Map

Is your home or business in the holiday spirit?  Sign up to have it listed on the interactive 2024 North Andover Holiday Lights Map.  

Fill out the form here to have your address listed.  A link to the map will be sent out on Monday, December 9th and will be updated daily to include new submissions.  North Andover residents and businesses will have until December 23, 2024 to register their street address to be shared on the map.  2024 Holiday Lights Map Sign Up Form

*If you would like to send an image of your festive display to also be included on the map, please email it to Sarah Brush:  sbrush@northandoverma.gov

– Kittredge Elementary School Building Project, Community Forum #2 Hosted by the Kittredge Building Committee
Join us for a community meeting to learn about and share your thoughts on a new or renovated school project!

Location: Kittredge Elementary School Gym
December 4th, 2024, at 7:00pm

TOPICS OF DISCUSSION INCLUDE:
Project Introduction
Project “Why”
Project Schedule
Building & Site Design Options
Potential Project Costs
Community Feedback

-Events and Reminders:


North Andover Police Department Cram-A-Cruiser Food Drive
Help the North Andover Police Department Cram their Cruisers with non-perishable food items and personal care items to benefit the Merrimack Valley YMCA Food Program.

The Food Drive will kick off on Saturday, November 30 at the North Andover Santa Parade! Bring your donations to the parade – the YMCA Food Program Truck will be in the parade and volunteers will be collecting donations as the truck makes its way through the parade route.  

Members of the North Andover Police Department will also be at North Andover Market Basket, 350 Winthrop Ave, on Saturday, December 7thSaturday, December 14; and Saturday, December 21 from 9:00am – Noon to collect donations.  

Additionally, donations can be dropped off at the North Andover Police Department, 1475 Osgood Street, any time between now and Friday, December 20th.
North Andover Fire Department Toy Drive
Help donate new and unwrapped toys to give children a happy holiday season.  The Christmas Toy Drive drop off location is Station 1 – 795 Chickering Road.  Toys can be dropped off November 30 – December 14th.  Please contact Lt Matt Davis if someone you know needs assistance.  


Upcoming Meetings:

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

Monday, December 2:

Master Plan Implementation Committee
Select Board


Tuesday, December 3:

Middle School Building Committee
Select Board Appointment Subcommittee
GLTS District School Committee Special Meeting
Planning Board
D.P.U. 24-141 – Notice of Filing and Public Hearings
D.P.U. 24-148 – Notice of Filing and Public Hearings


Wednesday, December 4:
Merrimack Valley MPO
Historical Commission
Kittredge School Community Forum
D.P.U. 24-141 – Notice of Filing and Public Hearings
D.P.U. 24-148 – Notice of Filing and Public Hearings

Thursday, December 5:

D.P.U. 24-141 – Notice of Filing and Public Hearings
D.P.U. 24-148 – Notice of Filing and Public Hearings
North Andover Poet Laureate Committee
School Committee


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