North Andover Newsbrief, Week of December 8, 2025

– Information about Running for Local Office

– Field AEDS

Due to the cold weather and the conclusion of outdoor fall sports, the field AEDs have been removed for the winter.

– North Andover Public Schools Strategic Planning Survey

Dear North Andover Community Partners,

As a valued partner to our schools, your perspective plays an important role in shaping the future of North Andover Public Schools. We are in the process of developing a district strategic plan, and we are seeking input from those who work alongside and support our students, families, and educators.

Our Strategic Planning Survey is now open through December 13th, and we invite you to share your insights and experiences to help guide our work ahead:

Survey Link

Thank you for your continued collaboration and support for the children and families of North Andover.

Sincerely,
Pamela Lathrop
Superintendent of Schools
North Andover Public Schools

– 2025 Holiday Lights Map

Is your home or business in the holiday spirit? Sign up to have it listed on the interactive 2025 North Andover Holiday Lights Map.

Fill out the form here to have your address listed. North Andover residents and businesses will have until December 23, 2025to register their street address to be shared on the map.

The map can be viewed here: https://www.google.com/maps/d/u/0/edit?mid=12D0Vras1rT7vsnEOJ6XiWA22EuXNwsM&usp=sharing

*If you would like to send an image of your festive display to also be included on the map, please email it to Sarah Brush: sbrush@northandoverma.gov

– North Andover Food Assistance Resources

This week's Weekly Food Drive

Saturday, December 13, 2025

9 am – 11 am

North Andover Senior Center

Sponsored by the North Andover Select Board

Take and Leave Bins – Leave what you can, take what you need. There are 4 Take and Leave Food Bin locations in town, none of which require registration or interaction with staff. The Police Department is open 24hrs, Senior Center has a tote outside on the bench by the front door, Town Hall has shelves to the left in the front lobby, and Historical Society by the common has a tote outside the front door.

Learn more about Food Assistance Resources by visiting: https://northandoverma.gov/1008/Food-Assistance-Resources

– Upcoming Trash Schedule

Employment Opportunities:

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

Assistant Library Director – Click here to learn more

Department Assistant – Planning Department

Heavy Motor Equipment Operator

Mechanic

Motor Equipment Operator (MEO)

On-call Electrical Inspector

On-call Plumbing Inspector

Part-Time Communications Officer

Per-Diem Van Driver

Principal Assessor

Senior Center Receptionist PT

Special Motor Equipment Operator (SMEO)

Staff Planner

Temporary Electrician

Events and Reminders:

– Menorah Lighting & Celebration, North Andover Common, December 21st at 4:30pm

– North Andover Police Department Cram-A-Cruiser Food Drive

Help the North Andover Police Department Cram their Cruisers with non-perishable food items and personal care items to benefit the Merrimack Valley YMCA Food Program.

Members of the North Andover Police Department will be at North Andover Market Basket, 350 Winthrop Ave, on Saturdays, December 13 and 20th from 9:00am – Noon to collect donations.

– North Andover Fire Department Toy Drive

This season, let's come together to spread joy and hope to the children in our community! The NAFD Toy Drive is collecting new, unwrapped toys for kids of all ages, because every child deserves to feel the magic of the holidays.

🗓️ Collection Dates: The Saturday, November 22 through Saturday, December 13

📍 Drop-Off Location:

North Andover Fire Station 1

795 Chickering Rd.

North Andover, MA 01845

Every donation, no matter how big or small, can bring a smile that lasts all year. Together, we can make sure this holiday season will shine brighter for every child!