Author: Sarah Brush

Press Release: North Andover Select Board accepts donation from Merrimack College

Sarah Brush

For immediate release

This week the North Andover Select Board accepted a donation of $225,000 from Merrimack College during a Select Board meeting.

The donation, which was presented by Merrimack College Associate Vice President of Government, External Affairs and Institutional Projects Anthony Preston, will be used to purchase equipment, including cameras, for the North Andover Police Department and for capital needs and capital improvements at the North Andover Fire Department.

“This has been a difficult budget year,” said Select Board Chair Brian Roache.  “Merrimack College is a valued member of our community and we are thankful to them for recognizing the needs of the Town and for providing resources to help us meet those needs.”

“Merrimack College takes great pride in being part of and supporting the North Andover community,” said Preston. “This donation represents our commitment to continue to foster a friendly and collaborative partnership.”

“The Town of North Andover is proud to partner with Merrimack College and looks forward to our continued collaboration,” said Police Chief Charles Gray.  

“The Town and the College often work cooperatively on issues,”  said Chief Fire John Weir.  “Donations like these help the Town to maintain its facilities and equipment and to improve operations.”

North Andover Newsbrief, Week of June 16, 2025

Sarah Brush
– 2024 Town of North Andover Annual Report

– Upcoming First Responder Training at North Andover Middle School

On Tuesday (June 17) and Wednesday (June 18), the North Andover Fire and Police Departments will be conducting training exercises at the North Andover Middle School. Please be advised, you may see a large first responder presence during this time.

– 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.

– Holiday Reminder: Town Buildings, with the exception of Public Safety, will be closed on Thursday, June 19, 2025.

– Upcoming Trash Schedule
There will be no trash and recycling collection on Thursday, June 19, 2025. Collection will be delayed one day for Thursday and Friday.  (No change to Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday)

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Employment Opportunities:

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

  • 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

Events and Reminders:

Summer at the Stevens Kickoff Block Party
Where: Stevens Memorial Library
Wednesday, June 25 4:00PM – 7:00PM

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6th Annual Declaration of Independence Recitation Event
Where:  North Andover Common
July 4th at 11AM

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Starting July 6:  Youth and Recreations Services Sunday Concert Series
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Starting July 8:  Youth and Recreations Services Children's Shows on the Common

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

Monday, June 16

Select Board


Tuesday, June 17:

Council on Aging
GLTS District School Committee Meeting
Planning Board


Wednesday, June 18:
Old Center Historic District

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North Andover Newsbrief, Week of June 2, 2025

Sarah Brush
– 2024 Water Quality Report
– ICYMI:  Municibid Auction Item:  1979 Bluefin Boat
The Town of North Andover has a 1979 Bluefin Boat listed for sale on the Municibid auction site. Please go to  https://www.municibid.com/Listing/Details/74994029/1979-Bluefin-Boat for more information. 

– Learn about Your Community's Updated Flood Maps
Wednesday, June 4, any time between 4-7pm
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– Biz-M-Power Grant Program for Small Businesses
MassDevelopment has opened a new round of the Biz-M-Power grant program for small businesses.  This funding opportunity is available for businesses with fewer than 20 employees and no more than $2.5 million in revenues. Biz-M-Power makes available matching grants to growth-oriented qualifying businesses. The program aims to help small and microbusinesses offset the costs of acquisitions, expansions, improvement or lease of a facility, purchase or lease of equipment, and other capital needs. Businesses interested in applying will have to show the required 20% of the owner’s funds available at the application point to be considered.  Applications are due by June 15, 2025.  See the links below for more information:
– Upcoming Trash Schedule

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Employment Opportunities:

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

  • DPW Operations Superintendent
  • Full-Time Communications Officer
  • Library Office Assistant
  • Mechanic
  • Part-Time Communications Officer
Events and Reminders:
Postponed:  Bike Rodeo – The Bike Rodeo originally scheduled for June 7th has been postponed.  A new date will be shared in the coming weeks.
Flag Retirement Ceremony – June 8, 2025 

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Summer at the Stevens Kickoff Block Party
Where: Stevens Memorial Library
Wednesday, June 25 4:00PM – 7:00PM


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

Monday, June 2

Select Board


Tuesday, June 3:

Select Board Appointment Subcommittee
Kittredge School Building Committee
Festival Committee


Wednesday, June 4:

D.P.U. 25-44/25-45
Historical Commission


Thursday, June 5:

Select Board Appointment Subcommittee
D.P.U. 25-44/25-45
School Committee


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