Good afternoon,
Could you please share with your women veterans we are now offering live streaming for some of our sessions at this year’s conference.
Space is still available to register for in person, but we also wanted to offer the opportunity for women to listen in if they could not make it.
Please see the links below with the session descriptions
18th Annual Women Veterans Network Conference
Saturday, May 16, 2026
9:00am to 3:00pm
Four Points by Sheraton Norwood
For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.mass.gov/event/18th-annual-women-veterans-network-conference-05-16-2026
Interview with General Session Keynote Speaker, Zaneta Adams: https://youtu.be/NyothoVIjFg
Online options:
- Opening Ceremony – https://zoom.us/meeting/register/4XxySU_xRGWYE50hsIRx3A
- Self-Defense Basics with the Norwood Police Department – This workshop will provide an overview of situational awareness and practical self-defense strategies for everyday life. Participants learn how to recognize potential threats, stay alert in different environments, and make confident decisions to enhance personal safety. The session emphasizes prevention, awareness, and empowerment as the foundation of personal safety. Zoom Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/ueGO1xWcT_O4lO9qKArk3Q
- Just Breathe with Stacey Novia – This session is designed especially for Women Veterans, offering a gentle yet empowering blend of movement, breathwork, and mindfulness to support both body and mind. This session is an invitation to reconnect with your breath, your body, and yourself.
We will begin with Breathe Hand Band Strengthening, combining focused breathing with light resistance band exercises to build strength and promote circulation while grounding the nervous system. Next, we’ll move into Breathe Spinal Flex, using slow, mindful movements paired with breath to increase mobility and release tension held in the spine and throughout the body. We will close with a Relaxing Breathwork Experience, incorporating soothing music and guided visualization to deepen the breath, calm the nervous system, and create a sense of peace and restoration throughout the body. Zoom Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/q_druMHOQuaKSngce_uQsg
- General Session with Zaneta Adams, JD – Zoom Registration: https://zoom.us/meeting/register/Bl3udeInQDKmWa5HjgH_NQ
Thank you so much for sharing this information!
Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management District (NEMMC), May 14, 2026
Lawrence Square dedication May 14th 4pm
05.12.26 Community Preservation Committee Meeting Agenda
Town Meeting Child Care Service for North Andover School Age Students (K-6th) – Registration Required
TOWN MEETING CHILD CARE SERVICE 5/12/2026
At the request of Town Moderator Mark DiSalvo, North Andover Public School Community Programs will be offering a child care service to families attending Town Meeting at the High School on Tuesday May 12, 2026. It is provided to North Andover school age students (K – 6th grade). Please be advised that this is not a drop in program and you must pre-register for a spot in order for us to properly staff the program. Drop off will begin at 6:15PM and we ask that you pick up your child no later than 10:00PM. Please look for signs as you enter the high school that will direct you to our location (2nd floor – library). *Please send your child with a peanut free snack and drink!
Registration deadline: May 10, 2026
Location: North Andover High School Library (2nd Floor)
Time: 6:30PM – 10:00PM
Cost: Free
Click here to register
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05.12.26 Finance Committee Agenda
Volunteer for flagging this Monday 2:30 Holy Sepulchre Cemetery NA
Town Meeting Remote Questions 2026
Can’t make Town Meeting on Tuesday, May 12th? Town Moderator Mark DiSalvo continues the innovation of allowing remote participation for citizens who are unable to attend but hope to contribute to the judgments made. Simply use the form below or text your Town Meeting questions to (978) 216–3774.
· You must be a current registered voter in North Andover.
· Only a question may be submitted. Comments, amendments or motions are not allowed.
· You must submit a verifiable phone number where your identity and question may be confirmed.
· This form is only for people who will not be attending Town Meeting. If you are at Town Meeting, you will be required to ask the question in person.
· Questions may be edited for clarity
North Andover Fire Department Extinguishes Fire on Royal Crest Drive
North Andover
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASEThursday, May 7, 2026 |
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North Andover Fire Department Extinguishes Fire on Royal Crest Drive |
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North Andover Fire on scene at an apartment fire at Royal Crest Drive on Wednesday. (Photo Courtesy North Andover Fire) |
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NORTH ANDOVER — Chief John Weir reports that the North Andover Fire Department responded to and extinguished a fire at 45 Royal Crest Drive on Wednesday afternoon.
At approximately 3:26 p.m., May 6, the North Andover Fire Department responded to a fire in an apartment complex.
Crews quickly extinguished the fire, containing it to the unit of origin, located on the second floor. Residents from 11 other units were displaced due to smoke and water damage.
No injuries were reported.
Mutual aid was provided by the Lawrence Fire Department on scene. Andover Fire Department and Methuen Fire Department provided station coverage.
“I want to thank our crews and mutual aid partners for their quick response time in knocking down this fire,” said Chief Weir. “Aggressive work was performed by on-duty crews to ensure the fire was contained and didn't cause further damage.”
The North Andover Fire Department is currently investigating the cause of the fire.
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A message from The North Andover Fire Department |