In response to a request from a group of citizens, the Town Manager created the Town Election Review Working Group to examine and make recommendations to the Select Board and North Andover Town Meeting regarding changes in North Andover Municipal Elections. The working group is seeking resident input through this 3-question survey: https://forms.gle/SQ62x6u7cJisY8paA.
Due to the cold weather and the conclusion of outdoor fall sports, the field AEDs have been removed for the winter.
– North Andover Public Schools Strategic Planning Survey
Dear North Andover Community Partners,
As a valued partner to our schools, your perspective plays an important role in shaping the future of North Andover Public Schools. We are in the process of developing a district strategic plan, and we are seeking input from those who work alongside and support our students, families, and educators.
Our Strategic Planning Survey is now open through December 13th, and we invite you to share your insights and experiences to help guide our work ahead:
Thank you for your continued collaboration and support for the children and families of North Andover.
Sincerely, Pamela Lathrop Superintendent of Schools North Andover Public Schools
– 2025 Holiday Lights Map
Is your home or business in the holiday spirit? Sign up to have it listed on the interactive 2025 North Andover Holiday Lights Map.
Fill out the form here to have your address listed. North Andover residents and businesses will have until December 23, 2025to register their street address to be shared on the map.
*If you would like to send an image of your festive display to also be included on the map, please email it to Sarah Brush: sbrush@northandoverma.gov
– North Andover Food Assistance Resources
This week's Weekly Food Drive
Saturday, December 13, 2025
9 am – 11 am
North Andover Senior Center
Sponsored by the North Andover Select Board
Take and Leave Bins – Leave what you can, take what you need. There are 4 Take and Leave Food Bin locations in town, none of which require registration or interaction with staff. The Police Department is open 24hrs, Senior Center has a tote outside on the bench by the front door, Town Hall has shelves to the left in the front lobby, and Historical Society by the common has a tote outside the front door.
– Menorah Lighting & Celebration, North Andover Common, December 21st at 4:30pm
– North Andover Police Department Cram-A-Cruiser Food Drive
Help the North Andover Police Department Cram their Cruisers with non-perishable food items and personal care items to benefit the Merrimack Valley YMCA Food Program.
Members of the North Andover Police Department will be at North Andover Market Basket, 350 Winthrop Ave, on Saturdays, December 13 and 20th from 9:00am – Noon to collect donations.
– North Andover Fire Department Toy Drive
This season, let's come together to spread joy and hope to the children in our community! The NAFD Toy Drive is collecting new, unwrapped toys for kids of all ages, because every child deserves to feel the magic of the holidays.
🗓️ Collection Dates: The Saturday, November 22 through Saturday, December 13
📍 Drop-Off Location:
North Andover Fire Station 1
795 Chickering Rd.
North Andover, MA 01845
Every donation, no matter how big or small, can bring a smile that lasts all year. Together, we can make sure this holiday season will shine brighter for every child!
– Town Offices Mitten Tree
– Flag Retrieval, December 30th at 3:00PM, Holy Sepulchre Cemetery
Upcoming Meetings: Upcoming meetings & important events for this week can be viewed at www.northandoverma.gov
Monday, December 8:
Finance Committee
Poet Laureate Committee
Tuesday, December 9:
Council on Aging Festival Committee Sustainability Committee
Wednesday, December 10:
Greater Lawrence Technical School Conservation Commission
Thursday, December 11: Select Board Appointment Subcommittee Community Preservation Committee Meeting
As a valued partner to our schools, your perspective plays an important role in shaping the future of North Andover Public Schools. We are in the process of developing a district strategic plan, and we are seeking input from those who work alongside and support our students, families, and educators.
Our Strategic Planning Survey is now open through December 13th, and we invite you to share your insights and experiences to help guide our work ahead:
Is your home or business in the holiday spirit? Sign up to have it listed on the interactive 2025 North Andover Holiday Lights Map.
Fill out the form here to have your address listed. North Andover residents and businesses will have until December 23, 2025 to register their street address to be shared on the map.
Help the North Andover Police Department Cram their Cruisers with non-perishable food items and personal care items to benefit the Merrimack Valley YMCA Food Program.
Members of the North Andover Police Department will be at North Andover Market Basket, 350 Winthrop Ave, on Saturday, December 6th; Saturday, December 13th; and Saturday, December 20th from 9:00am – Noon to collect donations.
Additionally, donations can be dropped off at the North Andover Police Department, 1475 Osgood Street.
Leaf Bag recovery continues for the Tuesday thru Friday trash Routes. Delays continue. Please be patient, Republic is working diligently to rectify this situation.
In September, we welcomed North Andover’s Class of 2038 into kindergarten. What will the world be like when today’s students graduate from our high school? What do we need to do today to prepare our students for that near future? How can North Andover continually improve and ensure a high-quality experience for every student? These three questions are the driving force behind North Andover’s comprehensive strategic planning initiative. Through the upcoming Strategic Planning process, the North Andover Public Schools intends to:
Engage with the North Andover Community
Create and affirm clear core values, mission, and vision statements for our schools
Establish action plans with strategic objectives and initiatives to realize the mission and vision
Focus on continuous improvement and systemic renewal
To complete our Strategic Plan, North Andover has partnered with Teaching and Learning Alliance, Inc. (TLA) to facilitate our process. The first phase of North Andover’s Strategic Planning process will involve a series of Focus Groups facilitated by TLA, in which participants will have the opportunity to share their perspectives on North Andover’s strengths, challenges and opportunities as we look toward the future.
The quality of our Strategic Plan will be directly related to the quality of feedback and participation in these Focus Groups. At this time, North Andover is seeking volunteers from various stakeholder groups to participate in one of these Focus Groups with the TLA team. Please consider joining one of the following opportunities to share your voice and contribute to our next Strategic Plan, ensuring that North Andover residents benefit from our programs and services for years to come.
Monday, December 8, 2025
8:00-9:00 Caregivers, Parents/Guardians, NA Senior Ctr, 481 Sutton Street
9:30-10:30 Community Partners, NA Senior Ctr, 481 Sutton Street
11:00-12:00 NA Middle School Students, NAMS Auditorium
1:00-2:00 NA High School Students, NAHS Auditorium
3:15-4:00 NAPS Staff, NAHS Cafeteria
Monday, December 15, 2025
8:00-9:00 School Committee, NAPS Admin Offices, 566 Main Street
9:30-10:30 Principals & CO Staff, NAPS Admin Office, 566 Main Street
11:00-12:00 PTO/PTAC/SEPAC, NAPS Admin Offices, 566 Main Street
1:00-2:00 Asst. Principals & Directors, NAPS Admin Offices, 566 Main Street
3:15-4:00 Open Session (open to all), NAPS Admin Offices, 566 Main Street
North Andover’s success has always drawn on the support and involvement of our constituents. We have consistently relied on the expertise, interest, and ideas of our faculty, staff and community to create an outstanding school system for our students. If you are unable to attend a Focus Group, please note that a digital survey will be forthcoming to provide you with another opportunity to share your feedback regarding North Andover Public Schools. Please consider joining us in structuring an even better tomorrow for our students.
Thank you. Pamela Lathrop Superintendent of Schools
