North Andover Newsbrief, Week of May 12, 2025

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 Day 

As 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This article has been withdrawn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 Fund  

This 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- 

– Current Measles outbreaks throughout the U.S.
Please click here to read a message from the North Andover Health Department/Board of Health regarding the current measles outbreaks throughout the U.S.  
– Upcoming Trash Schedule

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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
  • Part-Time Communications Officer
  • Seasonal Laborers
Events and Reminders:
-Sheep Shearing, May 18 (10AM-4PM)
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– Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony, May 26 

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Upcoming Meetings:
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




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