Author: Sarah Brush

North Andover Newsbrief, Week of June 29, 2026

Sarah Brush
– Holiday Reminder

Town Buildings, with the exception of Public Safety, will be closed on Friday, July 3, 2026.


– Upcoming Trash Schedule

Trash and recycling collection will follow the regular schedule on Friday, July 3, 2026; there will be no holiday delay. There will be no OIL COLLECTION at DPW on Saturday, July 4, 2026 in observance of Independence Day.
 
– 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 the week of July 6th:

 

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.

 

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 Fireworks 
July 2 at 9:30PM, click here to learn more.
 
– Summer Eats
 
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– Summer at the Stevens Summer Brochures
 
 
– Summer Sunday Concert Series on the Common
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– Summer Children’s Shows on the Common

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– Stevens Pond Information
 
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– Wreaths Across America
 
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Employment Opportunities:
 

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

  • Facilities Director – School Buildings
  • Children’s Librarian
  • Full Time Communications Officer
  • Inspector of Wires
  • Water Sewer Maintenance Craftsperson
  • Heavy Motor Equipment Operator (HMEO)
  • Motor Equipment Operator (MEO)
  • Per-Diem Van Driver
  • Special Motor Equipment Operator (SMEO)

 

Upcoming Meetings:
Upcoming meetings & important events for this week can be viewed at www.northandoverma.gov
Monday, June 29
Poet Laureate Committee
Wednesday, July 1
Machine Shop Village
 
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Annual Roads and Sidewalk Restoration Program Update

Sarah Brush
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 the week of July 6th:

  • 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.

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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North Andover Newsbrief, Week of June 22, 2026

Sarah Brush
– Newly Renovated North Pump Station Boat Launch is Open
The Newly Renovated North Pump Station Boat Launch is open (Rt133/Great Pond Rd).
Boat Storage spots are still available at this location. If interested, please bring a check or money order for $50 and your car registration (or other form of proof of residency) to the DPW Office at 384 Osgood St.


– Water Conservation Notice

North Andover has been experiencing below normal rainfall and the State of Massachusetts has issued a Critical Drought Alert for the Northeast Region.  We are asking that residents voluntarily conserve water by reducing all non-essential water use, including limiting outdoor lawn watering to no more than 2 days per week and not watering lawns between the hours of 7am to 7pm.  In effort to keep the Lake level from dropping further, this notice will stay in effect until weather conditions significantly change or mandatory restrictions are warranted.

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– Summer at the Stevens Kickoff Block Party
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– Summer Sunday Concert Series on the Common
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– Summer Children's Shows on the Common

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– Stevens Pond Information
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– Wreaths Across America
vet wreath.png

Employment Opportunities:

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

  • Children's Librarian
  • Facilities Director – School Buildings
  • Full Time Communications Officer
  • Heavy Motor Equipment Operator (HMEO)
  • Inspector of Wires
  • Motor Equipment Operator (MEO)
  • Per-Diem Van Driver
  • Special Motor Equipment Operator (SMEO)
  • Water Sewer Maintenance Craftsperson


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

Tuesday, June 23

MassHire MVWB
Cable TV Advisory Committee
Library Trustees
Wednesday, June 24
Greater Lawrence Sanitary District
Machine Shop Village
Conservation Commission
Thursday, June 25

North Andover Housing Authority
Finance Committee
Select Board Appointment Subcommittee
Board of Health



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DPH Issues Public Health Advisory on Recalled Nara Organics Infant Formula Products

Sarah Brush

Tuesday, June 16, 2026

DPH issues public health advisory on recalled Nara Organics infant formula products

Recalled Nara Organics infant formula products, including 700g and 400g cans and the bottom of a can showing where to find the lot number.

The Massachusetts Department of Public Health (DPH) has released an alert for parents, caregivers, clinicians, retailers, and local health departments of a nationwide recall of all lots of Nara Organics powdered infant formula. Nara Organics voluntarily recalled its products on June 13, 2026 due to a possible risk of Clostridium botulinum contamination.

Nara Organics Whole Milk Infant Formula was sold at Target stores, Target.com, and Nara.com from July 2025 to June 2026. Consumers may still have these products in their homes. Recalled products should not be used, sold, donated, distributed, or purchased.

What is infant botulism?
Infant botulism occurs when spores from the bacteria Clostridium botulinum are swallowed and begin to grow in an infant’s intestinal tract. The bacteria produce toxins that affect the nervous system and can cause severe illness.

Symptoms can appear slowly and may develop several weeks after an infant drinks the formula.

Infants with botulism may show:

  • Hard or no bowel movements (constipation)
  • Poor feeding/Not eating well
  • Trouble swallowing
  • Weak or different sounding cry
  • Droopy eyelids
  • Loss of head control/Unable to hold head up
  • Trouble breathing
  • Respiratory arrest (stopping breathing)

If an infant shows any of these symptoms, parents or caregivers should seek emergency medical care immediately.
Infant botulism is diagnosed by a healthcare provider.

Recommended action steps for parents and caregivers

  • Monitor infants who consumed Nara Organics infant formula and seek medical care immediately if signs or symptoms of infant botulism develop.
  • Do not use recalled Nara Organics formula. Thoroughly wash and sanitize bottles and kitchenware that came into contact with the formula.
  • Throw away or return any unopened containers of Nara Organics formula.
  • Save any opened containers of any Nara Organics formula, record the lot information, and label it “DO NOT USE.”  After 30 days, if no symptoms have developed, discard the product unless otherwise directed by DPH.
  • Follow safe infant formula preparation and storage steps from CDC: Infant Formula Preparation and Storage.

Information for retailers
Retailers must ensure:

  • All recalled Nara Organics formula products are removed from shelves.
  • Returned Nara Organics formula products are also removed from inventory and not resold.
  • Staff are informed about the recall and instructed not to restock affected products.
  • Wash and sanitize items and surfaces that may have touched the recalled formula.

Local health departments may conduct recall effectiveness checks and report findings to the DPH Division of Food Protection (617) 983-6712.

Information for clinicians
Report all suspected cases immediately to DPH by calling 617-983-6800 (24/7) and speaking to the epidemiologist on call.  If consultation supports the diagnosis of infant botulism, DPH will assist in obtaining botulism immunoglobulin (BabyBIG) treatment from the California Infant Botulism Treatment and Prevention Program.

Learn more
For more details about the outbreak, investigation, and recall, visit:

DPH will continue to coordinate with federal, state, and local partners and share updates as new information becomes available.

Nara Organics 700g Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula can with blue lid, cow illustration, and front label showing milk-based powder with iron.
Nara Organics 400g Whole Milk Organic Infant Formula can with blue lid, cow illustration, and front label showing milk-based powder with iron.
Bottom of a Nara Organics infant formula can showing the printed manufacture date, use-by date, and lot number location.

Water Conservation Notice

Sarah Brush

North Andover has been experiencing below normal rainfall and the State of Massachusetts has issued a Critical Drought Alert for the Northeast Region.  We are asking that residents voluntarily conserve water by reducing all non-essential water use, including limiting outdoor lawn watering to no more than 2 days per week and not watering lawns between the hours of 7am to 7pm.  In effort to keep the Lake level from dropping further, this notice will stay in effect until weather conditions significantly change or mandatory restrictions are warranted.


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