North Andover Newsbrief, Week of September 15, 2025

– PUBLIC INFORMATION MEETING: Downtown Streetscape Improvements

Learn about the town’s redesign plans for the downtown area. The goal is to create a visually appealing environment that enhances visitation and promotes new developments. Key improvements will focus on the pedestrian experience and connectivity, safety enhancements, the addition of bicycle facilities, and easy access to parking.

Wednesday, September 24, 2025, 6:30 – 8 PM

North Andover Senior Center

481 Sutton Street

 

Learn more about this project: https://www.northandoverma.gov/948/Engineering-Design-of-Downtown-Streetsca

 
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– Overnight Line Striping, Main Street and School Street

As you may already be aware, the following roads are part of the gas restoration project and are scheduled for OVERNIGHT line striping work, weather permitting, tonight, September 15th:

  • Main Street: Sutton Street to Chickering Road
  • School Street: Main Street to Dead End

A town representative will be on site during striping. We appreciate your understanding. For any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the engineering department. Thank you.

– Stevens Street Closure
As posted around town, starting Monday September 15th, Stevens Street between Pleasant Street and Harkaway Road will be closed for the next 2 months while we reconstruct the culvert and roadway. Detours will be in place and delays should be anticipated, especially traveling to/from school. We appreciate your understanding. For any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the engineering department. Thank you.
 
– Town of North Andover Community Flu Clinics
Flu Clinic for Ages 19+

(Including High Dose for 65+)

Every Wednesdays from 9:30 am-11:30am from September 3, 2025 to October 29, 2025

North Andover Senior Center

481 Sutton Street North Andover, MA

 

Family Flu Clinic for Ages 3+

October 28, 2025 4:00pm – 7:00pm

North Andover High School

430 Osgood Street North Andover, MA

 

Please register ahead of time:

https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/northandover

Walk in appointments also available.  Bring ID and Insurance card to appointment

Call the North Andover Health Department nursing office with any questions Or to schedule an office visit: 978-688-9543

 

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– DPW Quarterly Newsletter
Click here to read the DPW Quarterly Newsletter.
 
Incase you missed it:
 
– Adopt-A-Wreath Program

We are excited to announce the return of the North Andover Adopt-a-Wreath program! Celebrate the season by sponsoring a beautiful 4-foot, double-sided green wreath with a festive bow, displayed throughout Downtown Main Street, High Street Mills, and the Old Center. Each wreath includes a white sign recognizing the donor’s name, business, dedication, or in memoriam. (Tip: shorter text is easier to read!)

 

Cost: $100 | Locations: First-come, first-served

Applications are online only and will open September 3, 2025 (https://northandoverma.portal.opengov.com/categories/1078/record-types/6543). Payment can be made online through the application or by check payable to the Town of North Andover. Checks may be mailed to: North Andover Town Hall, Nicole Civitarese, 120 Main Street, North Andover, MA 01845.

 

To make additional donations to other important events or initiatives please visit the Town website and click on Donations Online Payment system at the bottom of the page or go to northandoverma.gov/donations

 

Questions? Call Nicole Civitarese at (978) 688-9510.

 

– North Andover Cultural Council Accepting FY’26 Grant Applications Online Through October 16th
THE NORTH ANDOVER CULTURAL COUNCIL is actively accepting online applications for grants that support cultural activities in the community. According to Council spokesperson, Stephanie Aude, these grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities in North Andover
– 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 Trash Schedule
Reminder:  Curbside Trash and Recycling Collection is delayed one day this week.
Employment Opportunities:
 
    • Administrative Assistant – Department of Public Works
    • DPW Operations Superintendent
    • Full-Time Communications Officer
    • Heavy Motor Equipment Operator
    • Mechanic
    • On-call Electrical Inspector
    • On-call Plumbing Inspector
    • Part-Time Communications Officer
    • Shared Services Coordinator
    • Special Motor Equipment Operator (SMEO)
    • Water Treatment Plant Operator
 
Events and Reminders:
Lake Clean Up, Saturday, October 4, 2025, 9:30 – 11:30am

Town of North Andover Community Flu Clinics

Flu Clinic for Ages 19+

(Including High Dose for 65+)
Every Wednesdays from 9:30 am-11:30am from September 3, 2025 to October 29, 2025
North Andover Senior Center
481 Sutton Street North Andover, MA


Family Flu Clinic for Ages 3+
October 28, 2025 4:00pm – 7:00pm
North Andover High School
430 Osgood Street North Andover, MA


Please register ahead of time:
https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/northandover

Walk in appointments also available.  Bring ID and Insurance card to appointment
Call the North Andover Health Department nursing office with any questions Or to schedule an office visit: 978-688-9543


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UPDATE: The Parking Ban for 9/16 has been cancelled

UPDATE: The Parking Ban for 9/16 has been cancelled

NA Smart911 Alert: Overnight Parking Ban

September 15 – 16, 2025
The North Andover DPW will be conducting line painting on Main Street during the evening/overnight hours tonight September 15 and tomorrow September 16, starting at 8pm each night. There will be no overnight parking on Main St / Garden St / Merrimack St allowed during these nights from 8pm-5am. Violators will be towed at their owners expense.

Overnight Line Striping, Main Street and School Street

As you may already be aware, the following roads are part of the gas restoration project and are scheduled for OVERNIGHT line striping work, weather permitting, tonight, September 15th:

    • Main Street: Sutton Street to Chickering Road
    • School Street: Main Street to Dead End

    A town representative will be on site during striping. We appreciate your understanding. For any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the engineering department. Thank you.


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    Billerica Veterans fair Sat Oct 25th 10-2

    Please see attached and spread the word.
    Joe

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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)