North Andover Newsbrief, Week of April 7, 2025

– Accessory Dwelling Unit – Frequently Asked Questions


– Critical Home Repair Program


The Critical Home Repair program can help with repairs that will extend the life of your home. Projects like grab bar installation, deck and railing repairs, replacement windows and doors, siding and trim repair, roof leak repairs, and more.


If your family of two makes no more than $64,320, you could qualify for these no-cost home repairs. To learn more, see other income limits or to apply, visit: www.essexcountyhabitat.org/critical-home-repair-program/ or scan the QR code below.


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– Spring Leaf Bag Pick Up

April 14 thru 18
April 22 thru 26
May 5 thru 9

For your convenience, leaf bags can be brought, at no charge for town residents, to the Cyr Center at Sharpeners Pond Road, from April 8 thru April 26, 2025.  Hours of operation are Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday, 8am-2:45pm.  A permit will be needed after April 26, 2025 and can be obtained at DPW office, 384 Osgood Street or online (application opens April 8).
  • Biodegradable paper bags only
  • Please have bags out Sunday evening for each week of pick up
  • Grass clippings and leaves, no brush, sticks or rocks
  • Be patient; all bags will be picked up
  • Town of North Andover DPW Solid Waste & Recycling 978-685-0950

– Upcoming Trash Schedule for the Month of April

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– ICYMI:  Earth Machine Compost Bin Available for Pre Orders and Weekend Pick Up 

Are you interested in backyard composting?  If so, please check out the Earth Machine Compost Bin to see if this is the composter for you! The Department of Public Works and the Sustainability Committee alongside the MA DEP are happy to offer this bin to North Andover residents for $45 plus tax (totaling $47.81).

The North Andover DPW is offering pre-order sign up and weekend pick up during the Town Wide Clean Up Day, Sunday, April 13, 2025 from 8:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. at North Andover High School.

Please use this link or call the DPW office at 978-685-0950 to sign up for an Earth Machine Compost Bin.

Please bring a check or money order with you for the full amount of $47.81 made out to the Town of North Andover on Sunday 4/13/25 at North Andover High School, 430 Osgood St.
Employment Opportunities:

Click here to view the current employment opportunities and to download an employment application.

  • DPW Operations Superintendent
  • Full-Time Communications Officer
  • Library Office Assistant
  • Mechanic
  • MEO Laborer
  • Part-Time Communications Officer
  • Patrol Officer
  • Seasonal Laborers
  • Tree Climber – Aerial Lift Operator


Events and Reminders:

– Low-Cost Rabies Clinic, April 11, 2025, 10am-2pm

Location:  The Cabin at Phillips Academy, 206 Highland Rd. Andover Ma, 01810
Join Andover and North Andover Animal Control Officers for our first combined rabies vaccine clinic for dogs and cats!

Rabies vaccines will be $10 for residents and $12 for non-residents. Limited to the first 150 pets

Dogs must be on leash and cats must be in carriers.

In order to receive a 3 year vaccine, be sure to bring your pets previous rabies certificate with you to the clinic.

*If you have a pet that has previously had a reaction to the rabies vaccines or cannot comfortably wait in line with other pets and people, we do ask that you go to your regular veterinary hospital for care opposed to attending this clinic.



– North Andover Town Wide Clean Up Day, April 13, 2025, 9am-Noon


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– North Andover High School Grounds Clean Up Day (in conjunction with Town Wide Clean Up Day)

Sunday, April 13, 2025
8:00am to 12:00pm
Students Earn Volunteer Hours
Volunteer 2 or 4 Hour Blocks
Sign up here.
if you have any questions please reach out to: Toni Wolfenden, Trash and Recycling Manager twolfenden@northandoverma.gov


– Household Hazardous Waste Day, April 19, 2025, 9am-1pm
April 19, 2025
North Andover Residents 9am – 1pm
Nonresidents 12pm – 1pm
TBI
210 Holt Road
North Andover, MA 01845
978-686-2020

– Reuse and Recycle Drive – April 19 (10am – 1pm), Habitat ReStore, 647 Andover Street, Lawrence

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– Beautification Day, April 23, 2025 at 3pm

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

Monday, April 7:

Finance Committee


Tuesday, April 8:
Council on Aging
Festival Committee
Zoning Board of Appeals

Wednesday, April 9:
Conservation Commission

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Warrior weekend Beverly

Please see the flyer attached. 
Looks like a great time. 
Joe
Joseph LeBlanc, MSW, LCSW
OIF/OEF Army Veteran
District Director Veterans' Services
North Andover/ Boxford
Executive Board Member Massachusetts Veterans Services Association
Member National Association of County Veterans Service Officers
VA Accreditation Number: 48144

120 Main St.
North Andover, Ma 01845
978-688-9525                                                                                             
Find an accredited National Service Officer here: https://www.batchgeo.com/map/MassAccreditedVSO
VA HEALTHCARE APPLICATION HERE: https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-10-10ez/
Massachusetts Veteran Chapter 115 Benefits Estimator:https://vets.mass.gov/
                                                                                                      
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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Lowell Veterans Town Hall 4/15/25 5-7pm

Hi all,

 

Please be sure to share widely with your women veterans and stakeholders!

We’d love to have our women’s voices heard. See attached flyer.

 

Please be sure to reach out with any questions.

 

Joseph LeBlanc, MSW, LCSW
OIF/OEF Army Veteran
District Director Veterans' Services
North Andover/ Boxford
Executive Board Member Massachusetts Veterans Services Association
Member National Association of County Veterans Service Officers
VA Accreditation Number: 48144

120 Main St.
North Andover, Ma 01845
978-688-9525                                                                                             
Find an accredited National Service Officer here: https://www.batchgeo.com/map/MassAccreditedVSO
VA HEALTHCARE APPLICATION HERE: https://www.va.gov/find-forms/about-form-10-10ez/
Massachusetts Veteran Chapter 115 Benefits Estimator:https://vets.mass.gov/
                                                                                                      
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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