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Day: May 12, 2025
North Andover Newsbrief, Week of May 12, 2025
– Town Meeting: Know Before you Go!
Annual Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 13, 2025 at 6:30 pm, at North Andover High School.
Due to Town Meeting preparation, the Town Clerk’s Office will be closing at 2:30pm on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.*ICYMI – Articles of the DayAs we ready for Town Meeting on May 13, 2025, the Town will be presenting information every day on different warrant articles.
Article 17: Transfer of Funds not to exceed $250,000 from free cash to FY2026 General Fund Budget
The Town and the Fire Union have worked collaboratively, but have been unable to reach an agreement on their collective bargaining agreement. It is expected that negotiations and arbitration will extend beyond June 30, which means that the budgeted salary reserve would no longer be available to fund the contract. This transfer would make certain that money is available in FY26 to fund any retroactive payments due to the firefighters.
Article 19 Snow and Ice – FY25 General Fund Budget Adjustment
This article has been withdrawn
Article 27 Petition the General Court-Amend Charter for the Town of North Andover- Amend Chapter 8-Section 1 – Town Election Date.
This article is a citizen petition, a presentation on this article can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/4dWvqTdu_TE?si=jJqVnnCiGZM3e8sj&t=2781
Article 28 Transfer to the Special Education Stabilization FundThis article is a citizen petition, a presentation on this article can be viewed here: https://youtu.be/4dWvqTdu_TE?si=eyia6h5h-UNF9-Rp&t=3819
– Public Forum: Cochichewick River Flood Study and Management Plan
Join the Town of North Andover, engineering consultant Apex Companies, and Groundwork Lawrence for a public forum on Wednesday, May 21st, starting at 6pm, at the North Andover Senior Center (481 Sutton Street) to discuss progress and initial findings for the Cochichewick River Flood Study and Management Plan. This project involves studying the Cochichewick River, which runs from Lake Cochichewick to the Merrimack River, in order to better understand its vulnerability to flooding in the face of more frequent and intense rain events, such as what occurred in North Andover in August of 2023. The result of the study, which was funded by the Commonwealth's Municipal Vulnerability Preparedness (MVP) grant program, will include recommendations on how the Town and key stakeholders can address flooding in the area. For more information, visit: https://www.northandoverma.gov/946/Cochichewick-Brook-Area-Flood-Study-and-
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– Upcoming Trash Schedule
Employment Opportunities:
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- DPW Operations Superintendent
- Full-Time Communications Officer
- Library Office Assistant
- Mechanic
- Part-Time Communications Officer
- Seasonal Laborers
Events and Reminders:
-Sheep Shearing, May 18 (10AM-4PM)
– Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, May 26
Upcoming Meetings:
Upcoming meetings & important events for this week can be viewed at www.northandoverma.gov
Upcoming meetings & important events for this week can be viewed at www.northandoverma.gov
Tuesday, May 13:
Council on Aging
Community Preservation Committee
Finance Committee
School Committee
Select Board Meeting
Planning Board
Town Meeting
Wednesday, May 14:
Historical Commission – Site Visit
Historical Commission
Conservation Commission
Thursday, May 15:
Merrimack Valley Planning Commission
Conservation Commission – The 5/14/25 meeting is rescheduled to 5/19/25
Veterans Breakfast May 22 830 at Danversport
Joseph LeBlanc, MSW, LCSW
OIF/OEF Army Veteran
District Director Veterans' Services
North Andover/ Boxford
District Director Veterans' Services
North Andover/ Boxford
Executive Board Member Massachusetts Veterans Services Association
Member National Association of County Veterans Service Officers
Member National Association of County Veterans Service Officers
VA Accreditation Number: 48144
120 Main St.
North Andover, Ma 01845
978-688-9525
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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Run for the Troops Military appriation event Sunday May 18 12-1400
Joseph LeBlanc, MSW, LCSW
OIF/OEF Army Veteran
District Director Veterans' Services
North Andover/ Boxford
District Director Veterans' Services
North Andover/ Boxford
Executive Board Member Massachusetts Veterans Services Association
Member National Association of County Veterans Service Officers
Member National Association of County Veterans Service Officers
VA Accreditation Number: 48144
120 Main St.
North Andover, Ma 01845
978-688-9525
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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Boxford Memorial Day weekend ceremonies and activities 2025
The James L. Melvin Post No. 379
THE AMERICAN LEGION
West Boxford, Massachusetts 01885
“To: All Veterans
From: James L Melvin American Legion Post 379, Boxford.
May 8, 2025
As Memorial Day quickly approaches, The James L.Melvin American Legion Post is again coordinating remembrance activities for the men and women who have died while serving their country. This year has all the ingredients for a fine parade and ceremony. The parade will be in the East Boxford Village on Monday, May 26th at 9:30 A M.: We hope to have a large number of veterans leading the parade so mark the times on your calendar and plan to join us.
We will be attending church service at the Second Congregational Church in Boxford at ten o'clock on Sunday morning.. The schedule of our visits to local cemeteries is also included for your convenience. Let's have a good veteran presence at all remembrance ceremonies.
Memorial Day Committee Chairman
Ron Holmgren
978-857-7530
Scheduled Memorial Day observances by local schools include:
Masconomet Middle School
Memorial Day Assembly
Thursday, May 22, 9:00 AM
Masconomet Gymnasium
Coffee and pastry for Veterans – 8:25
Spofford Pond School
Memorial Day Assembly
Friday, May 23, 9:00 AM
Masconomet Senior High School
Annual lunch for veterans -Library, 12:30
Memorial Day Assembly – gymnasium at 1:30 Friday, May 23
Please consider attending these well-presented remembrance activities by our local youth. As former Masconomet teacher, Russ Felt, so aptly states: “The participation of veterans, uniformed or otherwise, adds a sober and powerful imagery to our efforts to impart to our students the gravity and significance of Memorial Day.”
Joe
Joseph LeBlanc, MSW, LCSW
OIF/OEF Army Veteran
District Director Veterans' Services
North Andover/ Boxford
District Director Veterans' Services
North Andover/ Boxford
Executive Board Member Massachusetts Veterans Services Association
Member National Association of County Veterans Service Officers
Member National Association of County Veterans Service Officers
VA Accreditation Number: 48144
120 Main St.
North Andover, Ma 01845
978-688-9525
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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