– Town Meeting 1776 – The Spark of a Revolution
Town Meeting 1776 – The Spark of a Revolution
Friday June 12, 2026
6:30 pm
FREE – All ages welcome
North Parish Meeting House – 190 Academy Rod, North Andover
Experience the importance of The Andover Resolve, a pivotal piece of revolutionary history that occurred right here, in The Andovers.
On June 12, 1776, our town met to determine if the Continental Congress should declare the Colonies Independent. This illegal local vote, “The Andover Resolve” gave Adams, Hancock and the Massachusetts Delegation the courage and authority to sign the Declaration of Independence. Live this local history with a panel discussion led by North Andover Town Moderator Mark DiSalvo and audience participation in a town meeting setting as if it were 1776.
Sponsored by the North Andover Historical Society and hosted by Town Moderator Mark DiSalvo and the North Parish in the Historic 1836 Meeting House on Academy Road. Doors open at 6 pm; program at 6:30. FREE and open to all ages.
Starting June 3rd, crews will be implementing a traffic management plan on Sutton Street including lane shifts between Main Street and Charles Street so that we can evaluate and implement repairs to Cochichewick Brook culvert. Local business access will be maintained, however traffic delays in the area should be expected. The lane shifts will be in place for several months.
Project Construction Update – June 1, 2026
What's New?
- This summer, June through August 2026, the contractor anticipates the following construction and site preparation activities throughout the project corridor on Route 114 between Willow Street and Waverly Road:
- Continued site preparation activities at properties slated for demolition at the intersection of Route 114 and Hillside Road, including installation of temporary construction fencing and related preparation work at 582, 591, 599, and 607 Turnpike Street. Demolition activities are expected to begin in mid-to-late July.
- Installation and maintenance of erosion control, sediment control, and stormwater protection measures in advance of and alongside upcoming work activities.
- Test pitting (soil sampling and utility investigation) at various locations on Route 114 throughout the corridor are anticipated to start this June and continue through September.
- Route 114 center median removal and temporary paving at intersections throughout the corridor are expected to start this July and continue through September. Temporary traffic control devices will be placed in lieu of the median.
- Utility coordination and field verification activities, including coordination with utility companies and confirmation of existing utility locations in advance of future utility work.
- Saw cutting of roadway surfaces to support utility installation is expected to begin in June.
- Construction signage will remain in place and may be adjusted as needed to support shifting work areas and maintain safe travel through the corridor.
- Material deliveries to project work sites and active work zones.
When is this Work Happening?
- Work activities are scheduled to continue on weekdays, Monday – Friday, during the summer construction season.
- Work hours are from 7:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
How Will this Affect You?
- Lane shifts, traffic control devices, and police details may be required on Route 114 in the project limits to support these activities for public and worker safety.
- Access for pedestrians and emergency services will be maintained.
- Drivers traveling through the affected areas should expect delays, reduce speed, and use caution.
Stay Connected:
- For more information on the Route 114 Corridor Improvements in North Andover, please visit our website at this link.
- To reach the project team, please email NorthAndoverRoute114@dot.state.ma.us or call the project hotline phone number at (978) 906-8694.
- If you have been forwarded this email, and would like to receive project updates and traffic advisories, please subscribe for updates here.
North Andover is currently completing a standard update of the Town’s Hazard Mitigation Plan. As part of this process, the Town is looking to gather community feedback on the impacts of natural hazards. Please help us by completing this anonymous survey to share your experiences with natural hazard events in your community. All responses will be compiled and used by the North Andover Hazard Mitigation Planning team to assess risk and improve resiliency to natural hazards.
If you would prefer to complete a hard copy of this survey, they are available at Town Hall, Stevens Memorial Library, and North Andover Senior Center.Thank you for participating in this Hazard Mitigation Plan updateSurvey open until June 22nd, 2026
