Month: June 2025

Heat Advisory

Sarah Brush

HEAT ADVISORY

June 23, 2025

Following the extreme heat alert issued by The Massachusetts Bureau of Climate and Environmental Health, North Andover is issuing an extreme heat advisory to be in effect through Wednesday, June 26. 

Temperatures during this time are forecasted to exceed the Unhealthy Heat Threshold (85oF or above for three or more days. Sustained high temperatures can lead to adverse health outcomes, especially for vulnerable populations like children, older adults, and those with chronic medical conditions.

In Massachusetts, extreme heat is becoming a more serious health concern as summer temperatures rise year after year. Data show that the first heat wave of the season is often the worst for people’s health, leading to more heat-related illnesses and hospital visits than later heat waves.

While this heat advisory remains in effect, we encourage residents to take the following steps to prevent heat related illness:

  • Limit Outdoor Activities: Avoid strenuous activities during peak heat hours (typically 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.).

  • Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day.

  • Seek Air-Conditioned Environments: Spend time in air-conditioned places like libraries, malls, or community centers.

  • Check on Vulnerable Individuals: Regularly check on elderly neighbors, young children, and those with health conditions.

Find additional resources to stay safe during extreme heat.



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What Not to Flush

Sarah Brush

Even if they’re small, even if the package says “flushable,” some everyday items can cause messy and expensive problems for your plumbing and our sewer treatment facilities.

Products that might seem safe to flush down the toilet, such as personal care wipes, dental floss and paper towels, don’t dissolve quickly – or at all – in water. If a scrap of undissolved material gets caught on a nick, bend or bump within a pipe, it can trigger a growth of buildup that could cause a sewer backup in your home or neighborhood.


Sewer agencies, environmentalists and consumer advocates are working with manufacturers to correct product labeling. In the meantime, please make sure to dispose of personal care products, cleaning supplies and other household waste properly: in the trash can, in the recycling bin or at your local household hazardous waste disposal site.


How to care for septic systems (mass.gov): https://www.mass.gov/guides/caring-for-your-septic-system#:~:text=How%20often%20should%20I%20pump,or%20at%20all%20%E2%80%93%20in%20water.
Properly Dispose of Waste: https://www.epa.gov/septic/how-care-your-septic-system#properly

Press Release: North Andover Select Board accepts donation from Merrimack College

Sarah Brush

For immediate release

This week the North Andover Select Board accepted a donation of $225,000 from Merrimack College during a Select Board meeting.

The donation, which was presented by Merrimack College Associate Vice President of Government, External Affairs and Institutional Projects Anthony Preston, will be used to purchase equipment, including cameras, for the North Andover Police Department and for capital needs and capital improvements at the North Andover Fire Department.

“This has been a difficult budget year,” said Select Board Chair Brian Roache.  “Merrimack College is a valued member of our community and we are thankful to them for recognizing the needs of the Town and for providing resources to help us meet those needs.”

“Merrimack College takes great pride in being part of and supporting the North Andover community,” said Preston. “This donation represents our commitment to continue to foster a friendly and collaborative partnership.”

“The Town of North Andover is proud to partner with Merrimack College and looks forward to our continued collaboration,” said Police Chief Charles Gray.  

“The Town and the College often work cooperatively on issues,”  said Chief Fire John Weir.  “Donations like these help the Town to maintain its facilities and equipment and to improve operations.”