Holiday Reminders: 1-Day Trash Delay, North Andover Town Buildings Closed 9/1/25

Holiday Reminder: North Andover Town Buildings, with the exception of Public Safety, will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025.

Curbside Trash and Recycling will be delayed by one day starting Monday, September 1, 2025.

Veterans attend free

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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                                                                                             
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)

School Committee Agenda-August 28, 2025

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9-11-01 Remembrance Ceremony

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This year's NAFD 9/11 Remembrance Ceremony will be held on Thursday, September 11, 2025, at 9:00 a.m. The ceremony will take place at our Station 2, located at 9 Salem Street.
We invite you to join us as we remember those who were lost on that day and those who continue to be affected by this tragic event.
I've attached the flyer for this year's event for you to view and share.
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)

North Andover Newsbrief, Week of August 25, 2025

– Community Choice Power Supply Program Notice, October 2025 to October 2028

The Town of North Andover is announcing the new rates and term for its Community Choice Power Supply Program through its new electricity supplier, Direct Energy Services. The Town’s new aggregation rates are fixed for all rate classes for 36 months (October 2025 to October 2028).

No action is required by consumers already enrolled in the Town’s Community Choice program.   All accounts currently enrolled in the Town’s Program will be switched to Direct Energy as of the October
2025 meter reads. This change will be noted on the October 2025 bills and will be seen on the November 2025 bills. Consumers with questions about the Program should call Colonial Power Group, the Town’s aggregation consultant, at (866) 485-5858 ext. 1.

For more detailed information about the Town’s Program, including how to OPT-OUT or OPT-IN, to change your current product selection, or to access National Grid’s Basic Service rates, please visit colonialpowergroup.com/north-andover or call Direct Energy at (866) 968-8065. You may OPT-OUT or OPT-IN at any time in the future with NO CHARGE.

– Upcoming Overnight Road Construction As you may already be aware, the following roads are part of the gas restoration project and are scheduled for OVERNIGHT construction work, weather permitting.

estoration project and are scheduled for OVERNIGHT construction work, weather permitting.

  • Main Street: Sutton Street to Chickering Road
  • School Street: Main Street to Dead End
  • Merrimack Street: Main Street to Water Street
  • Garden Street: Main Street to Dead End

Overnight paving work is expected to begin the week of August 24th.

Raised castings and traffic delays should be expected if travelling within these areas. A town representative will be on site during construction. We appreciate your understanding. For any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the engineering department. Thank you.

 
– Stevens Memorial Library’s Historic Entrance is closed Tuesday, August 26 through Thursday, August 28
Stevens Memorial Library’s Historic Entrance is closed Tuesday, August 26 through Thursday, August 28 for the doors to be resealed.  The lower Lobby Entrance is open, and the Greene Street Entrance is open as a temporary entrance during the work.
 
– Kittredge Elementary School Project – Community Survey Regarding Building Facade Options
The Kittredge Building Committee is looking for the community’s feedback on the facade options that are being discussed for the new Kittredge Elementary School. Please click here to provide your feedback.
– Holiday Reminder: 
Town Buildings, with the exception of Public Safety, will be closed on Monday, September 1, 2025.
 
– Upcoming Trash Schedule
There will be no trash and recycling collection on Monday, September 1, 2025. Collection will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week.
 

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Employment Opportunities:
 

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

  • Administrative Assistant – Department of Public Works
  • DPW Operations Superintendent
  • Full-Time Communications Officer
  • Heavy Motor Equipment Operator
  • Mechanic
  • Part-Time Communications Officer
  • Payroll Manager
  • Shared Services Coordinator
  • Shared Services Health Inspector
  • Special Motor Equipment Operator (SMEO)
  • Water Treatment Plant Operator
 
Events and Reminders:
North Andover’s Summer Fitness Series 

The North Andover Festival Committee is excited to announce the return of our much-loved Summer Fitness Series — your chance to get moving, connect with neighbors, and enjoy fun, FREE workouts outdoors.

 

Tuesday & Thursday evenings from July 8th to August 28th

6:00 PM – 7:00 PM

North Andover Town Common

 

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Upcoming Meetings:
Upcoming meetings & important events for this week can be viewed at www.northandoverma.gov
Monday, August 25:
Select Board Appointment Subcommittee
 
Tuesday, August 26:

Stevens Memorial Library Board of Trustees
GLTS District School Committee Meeting

 
Wednesday, August 27:

Merrimack Valley MPO
Greater Lawrence Sanitary District
Select Board Appointment Subcommittee
Machine Shop Village
Conservation Commission

 
Thursday, August 28:

School Committee

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Community Choice Power Supply Program Notice, October 2025 to October 2028

The Town of North Andover is announcing the new rates and term for its Community Choice Power Supply Program through its new electricity supplier, Direct Energy Services. The Town’s new aggregation rates are fixed for all rate classes for 36 months (October 2025 to October 2028).
No action is required by consumers already enrolled in the Town's Community Choice program.   All accounts currently enrolled in the Town’s Program will be switched to Direct Energy as of the October
2025 meter reads. This change will be noted on the October 2025 bills and will be seen on the November 2025 bills. Consumers with questions about the Program should call Colonial Power Group, the Town’s aggregation consultant, at (866) 485-5858 ext. 1.

For more detailed information about the Town’s Program, including how to OPT-OUT or OPT-IN, to change your current product selection, or to access National Grid’s Basic Service rates, please visit colonialpowergroup.com/north-andover or call Direct Energy at (866) 968-8065. You may OPT-OUT or OPT-IN at any time in the future with NO CHARGE.
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