Ironstone Farm Programming Group beginning Jan 5th

My name is Jill Swift, I'm the new Program Director at Ironstone Farm.  
I'm reaching out to let you know that one of the Veterans groups is going to wait until March to start up with Programming, so we have a few spots (funded) open in the Jan/Feb Monday group 12:00-1:30.  This group starts up Jan 5th.  Please let me know if you have anyone who might be interested in joining?
Happy New Year!
Best,
Jill

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Equine Assisted Program's Team

At Ironstone Farm 

Phone. 978-475-4056 ext. 102 OR Line 5 

Web. IronstoneFarm.org

Address. 450 Lowell St, Andover, MA 01810

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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)

If you are feeling unsafe or need immediate support, please contact the Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 or https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

If you’re in emotional distress or suicidal crisis dial: 988

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North Andover Newsbrief, Week of January 12, 2026

– Paving Notice – Intersection of Hillside Road at Bucklin Rd, January 13, 2026
Paving is scheduled for the intersection of Hillside Road at Bucklin Roadd for Tuesday, January 13.   The intersection will be completely blocked, preventing thruway traffic between Rte 125 and Chestnut Green in both directions.

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– Flu Vaccine Clinic, January 20, 2026 from 3-6pm
Due to the increased flu activity in the community, the North Andover Health Department will be hosting a flu clinic on January 20, 2026. Flu vaccinations are also available by appointment at the Health Department; please call 978-688-9543 to schedule a visit.  

– Community Preservation Committee Projects Deadline is Friday, January 30th


The deadline to submit an application for Community Preservation  Committee projects is Friday, January 30th. 

Each year at Town Meeting, the CPC makes recommendations to fund projects in the  following categories: 

● Affordable Housing 

● Historic Preservation 

● Preservation of Open Space 

● Recreation 

Over the last 20+ years, North Andover taxpayers have funded more than $40 Million in projects  throughout the community, including more than $12 Million in State Matching Funds. 

Funding for Community Preservation Committee projects is provided through a local tax  surcharge and matching funds from the state. The public, Town government, and local  organizations help determine how this funding is spent by proposing local projects that help to preserve community heritage, protect local resources, and foster the development of new  resources. Each year the North Andover Community Preservation Committee offers funding for projects related to open space, historic preservation, recreation, and affordable housing. The Committee makes recommendations to Town Meeting, which votes on the funding. 

The Community Preservation Committee grant application packet can be accessed on the CPC  website, or by clicking this link. Applications may be submitted to the Committee at cpcemails@northandoverma.gov. After the January 30th deadline, each application will undergo  a review process ahead of Town Meeting Day. 

If you are interested in applying for funding, please verify that your proposed project is eligible.  Learn more about project eligibility criteria hereFor more information, visit the Community Preservation Committee web page, or direct questions to cpcemails@northandoverma.gov.

– 2026 Recycling Calendar

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– Upcoming Trash Schedule
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Employment Opportunities:

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

  • Assistant Town Clerk
  • 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
  • Shared Services Health Inspector
  • Special Motor Equipment Operator (SMEO)
  • Staff Planner
  • Temporary Electrician

Upcoming Meetings:
Upcoming meetings & important events for this week can be viewed at www.northandoverma.gov

Monday, January 12

Master Plan Implementation Committee
Poet Laureate Committee


Tuesday, January 13
Council on Aging
Affordable Housing Trust
Sustainability Committee
Zoning Board of Appeals


Wednesday, January 14

Old Center Historic District
Conservation Commission


Thursday, January 15

School Committee Meeting


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Fwd: WVN January 2026 Newsletter

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)

If you are feeling unsafe or need immediate support, please contact the Veterans Crisis Line: 1-800-273-8255 or https://www.veteranscrisisline.net/

If you’re in emotional distress or suicidal crisis dial: 988

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Paving Notice – Intersection of Hillside Road at Bucklin Rd, January 13, 2026

Paving is scheduled for the intersection of Hillside Road at Bucklin Rd for Tuesday, January 13.   The intersection will be completely blocked, preventing thruway traffic between Rte 125 and Chestnut Green in both directions.
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