Center for Assistance to Families (CAF)/ Centro de Apoyo Familiar
375 Common Street Suite 204 Lawrence, MA 01843
Phone: (978) 332-7108 / Fax (202) 380-9011
Protect Lake Cochichewick- Keep our Watershed Healthy!
Lake Cochichewick is North Andover’s only drinking water supply source and to continue supplying safe drinking water, we need your help to preserve the beauty and health of the lake by taking a few key steps to prevent harmful algal blooms.
· Use phosphorus-free fertilizers in your garden and lawn to minimize nutrient runoff.
· Please make sure dogs are not going into the lake. This is for the protection and safety of the lake and your pets.
· Always pick up after your pets on the trails to prevent contamination.
· Be mindful of car washing in your driveway. Anything that lands on property has the potential to end up in our water supply!
Phosphorus becomes the limiting nutrient in freshwaters. Availability of excess useable phosphorus from overfertilization of lawns, improperly functioning sanitary systems, and domestic animal waste can have a significant effect on the ecological balance of a lake. This may lead to algal blooms, overgrowth of plants, fish kills, and various other undesirable results.
By working together, we can ensure our lake remains clean, vibrant, and enjoyable for all. Thank you for being a steward of our precious watershed.
Weatherization Installer Boot Camp / Campamento de inicio para instaladores de climatizacíon
Historic Preservation Plan Public Workshop, September 25 at 6:00PM
Lake Cochichewick Cleanup, October 5, 2024
Stevens Beach Parking Lot
Join us for a community effort to keep North Andover’s beloved water source clean and beautiful. Be a part of this initiative to make a positive impact on our community!
Permitted boat owners are encouraged to participate in the clean-up using their boats to collect trash along the shoreline.
Gloves, trash bags, trash grabber tools, collection and light refreshments will be provided.
Maternal Mental Health Matters
Town of North Andover Historic Preservation Survey
The Town would like to hear from residents about preservation and historic character in North Andover. Please fill out our survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NorthAndoverHP
If you have any questions about this project, you may reach out to Zach Melcher, Staff Planner: zmelcher@northandoverma.gov
What Not To Flush
It’s a Toilet, Not a Trash Can!
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. Read more here: http://ftp.mwra.com/03sewer/html/toiletnottrashcan.html
How to care for septic system (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
Town of North Andover Historic Preservation Survey
The Town of North Andover is developing a Historic Preservation Plan to further best practices in the recognition, protection, preservation, and enhancement of the Town’s historic buildings, neighborhoods, landscapes, and other heritage resources. The Historic Preservation Plan was an identified action of North Andover’s 2018 Master Plan and is being led by the Town’s Planning Department in collaboration with the Historical Commission, Historic District Commissions, Historical Society, and other stakeholders. The project is funded through a historic preservation grant from the Community Preservation Committee.
The Town would like to hear from residents about preservation and historic character in North Andover. Please fill out our survey: https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/NorthAndoverHP
If you have any questions about this project, you may reach out to Zach Melcher, Staff Planner: zmelcher@northandoverma.gov
