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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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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WATER SHUT-OFF NOTICE (1/10/26): ROYAL CREST COMPLEX & MERRIMACK COLLEGE LAWLER ARENA

WATER SHUT-OFF NOTICE

ROYAL CREST COMPLEX & MERRIMACK COLLEGE LAWLER ARENA

SATURDAY – JANUARY 10, 2026
STARTING AT 8:00 AM TO ABOUT 4:00 PM +/-

Please be advised that due to an emergency, water to the entire Royal Crest Complex and Merrimack College Lawler Arena will be shutoff tomorrow, Saturday, January 10, 2026, starting at 8:00 am to about 4:00 pm +/- to allow for the emergency repair of the water main. You may experience discolored water and/or air once the water service has been restored. This should only be temporary. Please check the water before using it, especially for laundry. Running your cold water helps to alleviate these problems. We apologize for this inconvenience.

Thank you for your understanding.


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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.  



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Trash and Recycling Update: January 7, 2026

Due to icy conditions, Highland Terrace and Wilson Road Trash Routes  will be recovered on Thursday January 8th. All other Tuesday Routes have been completed.  Wednesday Trash and Recycling continues to be delayed.  Both contractors are working diligently to complete everything.  Thank you for your patience and understanding.

Trash Update: January 7, 2026

There is a trash recovery delay for the Rock Road Area, Sutton Street, Chadwick Road, Perley and Troy Area which are all Tuesday Routes.  There will also be recovery delays on all Wednesday Routes due to severe weather.  Please keep all barrels / bags curbside for recovery. Please do not go outside to tend to barrels or bags due to the ice. Thank you and be safe.


1/7/26: Non-essential Building Delay Extended until Noon

NA Smart911 Alert: Hazardous Roadways

Please be advised, due to the weather all roads in North Andover are iced over.  Please use caution while driving, especially on secondary roadways.  DPW is out and actively sanding/salting roadways.  If possible, please stay off roadways to allow the DPW to treat them.