Annual Roads and Sidewalk Restoration Program Update

As you may already be aware, the following roads are part of the Annual Roads and Sidewalk Restoration Program and are scheduled for paving work, weather permitting, continuing the week of July 13th:

Salem Street: Leanne Drive to Johnson Street
Johnson Street: Salem Street to Andover Street
Andover Street: Johnson Street to Dufton Court

Traffic delays, detours and raised castings should be expected if travelling within these areas. A town representative will be on site during construction. We appreciate your understanding. For any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the engineering department. Thank you.


Annual Roads and Sidewalk Restoration Program Update

As you may already be aware, the following roads are part of the Annual Roads and Sidewalk Restoration Program and are scheduled for paving work, weather permitting, beginning July 8th:

Salem Street: Leanne Drive to Johnson Street
Johnson Street: Salem Street to Andover Street
Andover Street: Johnson Street to Dufton Court

This work is scheduled to take place OVERNIGHT. Expected work hours are from 7:30 PM to 5:30 AM

Traffic delays, detours and raised castings should be expected if travelling within these areas. A town representative will be on site during construction. We appreciate your understanding. For any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the engineering department. Thank you.


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Trash Collection Update

Our trash contractor is continuing to do their best to collect in this extreme heat and has brought in additional staff.  They hope to finalize all routes by the end of the day.  We appreciate everyone’s patience and understanding as they work to complete all collections.

Free Parking at Harold Parker State Forest and Berry Pond for Fourth of July Weekend

Governor Healey announced today that parking will be free at all paid parking facilities at the Department of Conservation and Recreation properties statewide in recognition of the 250th anniversary of the American Revolution.  Parking will be free from tomorrow, July 3 through Sunday July 5.

 
DCR staff will be posting temporary signs at each paid parking location notifying visitors that parking is free between July 3 and 5. DCR will implement the waiver across its paid parking system, including the Yodel app, pay stations and field staff parking operations. 
 
Please note, parking remains first come, first served. High-demand locations may still close when parking lots reach capacity. Residents and visitors are encouraged to plan ahead by visiting the DCR Park Alerts webpage for the most up-to-date information on facility closures. 


A message from Town Moderator, Mark DiSalvo: Spark of a Revolution – Town Meeting 1776

Just in time for Independence Day! Here is the video of our June 12, 1776 event detailing the “Andover Resolve” and our town’s pivotal influence on the Declaration. In this act of rebellion with the Crown, our forebears pledged “their lives and fortunes to the measure” and helped turn the spark of a revolution into a conflagration in support of liberty.  https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MPeMa7zCobQ

Beat the Heat at Stevens Memorial Library

Need a place to cool down? Stevens Memorial Library will be open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m..  

Town Hall is open at 8am if you need a cool place prior to 10am.


*Town Buildings will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026. If your home is too warm, please call the police department’s non-emergency line (978-683-3168).
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Reminder: Stevens Memorial Library is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Need a place to cool down? Stevens Memorial Library will be open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Wednesday, July 1, and Thursday, July 2.  

Town Hall will open at 8am on Wednesday, July 1 and Thursday, July 2 if you need a cool place prior to 10am.


*Town Buildings will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026. If your home is too warm, please call the police department’s non-emergency line (978-683-3168).
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Due to excessive heat, trash and recycling collection may be delayed.

Due to excessive heat, trash and recycling collection may be delayed.

To help ensure your materials are collected, please place all trash barrels, trash bags, and Red Week recycling toters at the curb the evening before your scheduled collection day.

If your items have not been collected on your regular pickup day, please do not bring them back in. Leave all materials at the curb, as collection crews will return to recover any missed stops.

We appreciate your patience and understanding as our contractors work safely to complete all collections during the extreme heat.

Beat the Heat! Stevens Memorial Library is open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m.

Need a place to cool down? Stevens Memorial Library will be open 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. on Tuesday, June 30, Wednesday, July 1, and Thursday, July 2.  

Town Hall will open at 8am on Wednesday, July 1 and Thursday, July 2 if you need a cool place prior to 10am.


*Town Buildings will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026. If your home is too warm, please call the police department’s non-emergency line (978-683-3168).
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Reminder – Battery Disposal

Lithium Batteries, Rechargeable AA, AAA, C, D, 9v (NI-CAD) and Button Batteries can not be placed in the trash or recycling toter.  They are highly flammable.     

Please click the link for your Battery Disposal Guide.

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1OHDUlePcejzT2ZNfUKQxsFkonerj24pe/view