North Andover Newsbrief, Week of June 30, 2025
There will be no trash and recycling collection on Friday, July 4, 2025. Collection will be delayed one day for Friday only. (No change to Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday)
The Mass. Dept. of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) recently confirmed an infestation of the invasive insect known as spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula or “SLF”) in North Andover. Lanternfly eggs started to hatch a few weeks ago and the nymphs are now active. These nymphs are small black insects with white spots.
MDAR is requesting that the public report any sightings of this pest, so that they can track its spread.
- Report SLF: https://massnrc.org/pests/slfreport.aspx
- A map of where SLF has been found in Massachusetts: https://bit.ly/SLFDashboard
- SLF Management Guide for Residents: https://massnrc.org/pests/linkeddocuments/SLFHomeownerMgmtGuide.pdf (and in other languages)
- SLF Best Practices for Businesses in Infested Areas: https://massnrc.org/pests/linkeddocuments/SLFChecklistForBusinesses.pdf
Click here to view the current employment opportunities and to download an employment application.
- Director of Youth and Recreation Services – click here to learn more!
- Department Assistant – Building Department
- DPW Operations Superintendent
- Full-Time Communications Officer
- Library Office Assistant
- Mechanic
- Part-Time Communications Officer
- Shared Services Health Inspector
- Water Treatment Plant Operator
6th Annual Declaration of Independence Recitation EventWhere: North Andover CommonJuly 4th at 11AM
Fourth of July Fireworks
Sunday, July 6 at 9PM
Starting July 6: Youth and Recreations Services Sunday Concert Series
Starting July 8: Youth and Recreations Services Children’s Shows on the CommonNorth Andover’s Summer Fitness Series
The North Andover Festival Committee is excited to announce the return of our much-loved Summer Fitness Series — your chance to get moving, connect with neighbors, and enjoy fun, FREE workouts outdoors.
Tuesday & Thursday evenings Beginning July 8
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
North Andover Town Common
Upcoming meetings & important events for this week can be viewed at www.northandoverma.gov
Planning Board
Trash/Recycling Update: June 25, 2025
Protect Yourself Outdoors
GLTS District School Committee Meeting, June 26, 2025
North Andover Newsbrief, Week of June 23, 2025
Following the extreme heat alert issued by The Massachusetts Bureau of Climate and Environmental Health, North Andover is issuing an extreme heat advisory to be in effect through Wednesday, June 26.
Temperatures during this time are forecasted to exceed the Unhealthy Heat Threshold (85oF or above for three or more days. Sustained high temperatures can lead to adverse health outcomes, especially for vulnerable populations like children, older adults, and those with chronic medical conditions.
In Massachusetts, extreme heat is becoming a more serious health concern as summer temperatures rise year after year. Data show that the first heat wave of the season is often the worst for people’s health, leading to more heat-related illnesses and hospital visits than later heat waves.
While this heat advisory remains in effect, we encourage residents to take the following steps to prevent heat related illness:
Limit Outdoor Activities: Avoid strenuous activities during peak heat hours (typically 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
Seek Air-Conditioned Environments: Spend time in air-conditioned places like libraries, malls, or community centers.
Check on Vulnerable Individuals: Regularly check on elderly neighbors, young children, and those with health conditions.
Find additional resources to stay safe during extreme heat.
Track the Unhealthy Heat Forecast in your area: Mass.Gov Unhealthy Heat Forecast
Extreme Heat Safety Tips: Mass.gov Extreme Heat Safety Tips
Prevent and Treat Heat-Related Illness: Mass.gov Heat Illness Prevention
Cooling Centers Guidance: Mass.gov Cooling Centers
The Mass. Dept. of Agricultural Resources (MDAR) recently confirmed an infestation of the invasive insect known as spotted lanternfly (Lycorma delicatula or “SLF”) in North Andover. Lanternfly eggs started to hatch a few weeks ago and the nymphs are now active. These nymphs are small black insects with white spots.
MDAR is requesting that the public report any sightings of this pest, so that they can track its spread.
- Report SLF: https://massnrc.org/pests/slfreport.aspx
- A map of where SLF has been found in Massachusetts: https://bit.ly/SLFDashboard
- SLF Management Guide for Residents: https://massnrc.org/pests/linkeddocuments/SLFHomeownerMgmtGuide.pdf (and in other languages)
- SLF Best Practices for Businesses in Infested Areas: https://massnrc.org/pests/linkeddocuments/SLFChecklistForBusinesses.pdf
Even if they’re small, even if the package says “flushable,” some everyday items can cause messy and expensive problems for your plumbing and our sewer treatment facilities.
Products that might seem safe to flush down the toilet, such as personal care wipes, dental floss and paper towels, don’t dissolve quickly – or at all – in water. If a scrap of undissolved material gets caught on a nick, bend or bump within a pipe, it can trigger a growth of buildup that could cause a sewer backup in your home or neighborhood.
Sewer agencies, environmentalists and consumer advocates are working with manufacturers to correct product labeling. In the meantime, please make sure to dispose of personal care products, cleaning supplies and other household waste properly: in the trash can, in the recycling bin or at your local household hazardous waste disposal site.
How to care for septic systems (mass.gov): https://www.mass.gov/guides/caring-for-your-septic-system#:~:text=How%20often%20should%20I%20pump,or%20at%20all%20%E2%80%93%20in%20water.
Properly Dispose of Waste: https://www.epa.gov/septic/how-care-your-septic-system#properly
Click here to view the current employment opportunities and to download an employment application.
- Director of Youth and Recreation Services – click here to learn more!
- Department Assistant – Building Department
- DPW Operations Superintendent
- Full-Time Communications Officer
- Library Office Assistant
- Mechanic
- Part-Time Communications Officer
- Shared Services Health Inspector
- Water Treatment Plant Operator
Summer at the Stevens Kickoff Block Party
Where: Stevens Memorial Library
Wednesday, June 25 4:00PM – 7:00PM
6th Annual Declaration of Independence Recitation EventWhere: North Andover CommonJuly 4th at 11AM
Fourth of July Fireworks
Sunday, July 6 at 9PM
Starting July 6: Youth and Recreations Services Sunday Concert Series
Starting July 8: Youth and Recreations Services Children's Shows on the CommonNorth Andover’s Summer Fitness Series
The North Andover Festival Committee is excited to announce the return of our much-loved Summer Fitness Series — your chance to get moving, connect with neighbors, and enjoy fun, FREE workouts outdoors.
Tuesday & Thursday evenings Beginning July 8
6:00 PM – 7:00 PM
North Andover Town Common
Upcoming meetings & important events for this week can be viewed at www.northandoverma.gov
MassHire Merrimack Valley Workforce Board
Kittredge School building committee
Select Board Appointment Subcommittee
Stevens Memorial Library Board of Trustees
Conservation Commission
North Andover Housing Authority
Board of Health
North Andover Fourth of July Fireworks
Heat Advisory
HEAT ADVISORY
June 23, 2025
Following the extreme heat alert issued by The Massachusetts Bureau of Climate and Environmental Health, North Andover is issuing an extreme heat advisory to be in effect through Wednesday, June 26.
Temperatures during this time are forecasted to exceed the Unhealthy Heat Threshold (85oF or above for three or more days. Sustained high temperatures can lead to adverse health outcomes, especially for vulnerable populations like children, older adults, and those with chronic medical conditions.
In Massachusetts, extreme heat is becoming a more serious health concern as summer temperatures rise year after year. Data show that the first heat wave of the season is often the worst for people’s health, leading to more heat-related illnesses and hospital visits than later heat waves.
While this heat advisory remains in effect, we encourage residents to take the following steps to prevent heat related illness:
-
Limit Outdoor Activities: Avoid strenuous activities during peak heat hours (typically 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
-
Stay Hydrated: Drink plenty of water throughout the day.
-
Seek Air-Conditioned Environments: Spend time in air-conditioned places like libraries, malls, or community centers.
-
Check on Vulnerable Individuals: Regularly check on elderly neighbors, young children, and those with health conditions.
Find additional resources to stay safe during extreme heat.
-
Track the Unhealthy Heat Forecast in your area: Mass.Gov Unhealthy Heat Forecast
-
Extreme Heat Safety Tips: Mass.gov Extreme Heat Safety Tips
-
Prevent and Treat Heat-Related Illness: Mass.gov Heat Illness Prevention
-
Cooling Centers Guidance: Mass.gov Cooling Centers
North Andover Housing Authority, June 26, 2025
What Not to Flush
Even if they’re small, even if the package says “flushable,” some everyday items can cause messy and expensive problems for your plumbing and our sewer treatment facilities.
Products that might seem safe to flush down the toilet, such as personal care wipes, dental floss and paper towels, don’t dissolve quickly – or at all – in water. If a scrap of undissolved material gets caught on a nick, bend or bump within a pipe, it can trigger a growth of buildup that could cause a sewer backup in your home or neighborhood.
Sewer agencies, environmentalists and consumer advocates are working with manufacturers to correct product labeling. In the meantime, please make sure to dispose of personal care products, cleaning supplies and other household waste properly: in the trash can, in the recycling bin or at your local household hazardous waste disposal site.
How to care for septic systems (mass.gov): https://www.mass.gov/guides/caring-for-your-septic-system#:~:text=How%20often%20should%20I%20pump,or%20at%20all%20%E2%80%93%20in%20water.
Properly Dispose of Waste: https://www.epa.gov/septic/how-care-your-septic-system#properly