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North Andover Community Preservation Committee Public Meeting

Sarah Brush

The North Andover Community Preservation Committee will be hosting a public meeting on Thursday, November 12th at 7 p.m. in the Select Board Meeting Room at Town Hall for residents to share project ideas as well as your thoughts on public needs, opportunities, and how Community Preservation Act funds should be invested. Your feedback on these topics can greatly help to guide investment in high priority community resources.

Funding for Community Preservation Committee projects comes from a local tax surcharge and matching funds from the state. The public, Town government, and local organizations help decide how these funds are used by proposing projects that preserve community heritage, protect local resources, and support the development of new resources. Each year, the North Andover Community Preservation Committee offers funding for projects related to open space, recreation, historic preservation, and affordable housing. The Committee makes recommendations to Town Meeting, which votes on funding.

If you are interested in applying for funding, please verify that your proposed project is eligible. Learn more about project eligibility criteria here.

Find grant applications and more information on the funding process at the Community Preservation Committee web page. Please feel free to reach out with questions to the Committee at cpcemails@northandoverma.gov. 

North Andover Newsbrief, Week of November 9, 2026

Sarah Brush
– Holiday Reminder

Town Buildings, with the exception of Public Safety, will be closed on Wednesday, November 11, 2026.


– Upcoming Trash Schedule

There will be no trash and recycling collection on Wednesday, November 11, 2026; there will be a one-day delay for the remainder of the week.

– Fall Leaf Pick Up 2026

Grass clipping and leaf bag pickup will take place during the following weeks:

November 2 – 6

November 9 – 14  *excluding Veterans Day November 11

November 16 – 20

No collection week of Thanksgiving

November 30 – December 4

– Public Meeting: Downtown Streetscape Improvements (25% Design Review)

Join the Town of North Andover for a public meeting on Wednesday, November 18th at 6:00 PM at the North Andover Senior Center (481 Sutton Street) to review the 25% design plans for our Downtown Streetscape Improvements project.


Come share your thoughts and help shape the future of our downtown corridors, pedestrian safety, and accessibility.

Please see the attached flyer for details. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/TOWNofNA or contact jenright@northandoverma.gov.


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– North Andover Community Preservation Committee Public Meeting

The North Andover Community Preservation Committee will be hosting a public meeting on Thursday, November 12th at 7 p.m. in the Select Board Meeting Room at Town Hall for residents to share project ideas as well as your thoughts on public needs, opportunities, and how Community Preservation Act funds should be invested. Your feedback on these topics can greatly help to guide investment in high priority community resources. 

Funding for Community Preservation Committee projects comes from a local tax surcharge and matching funds from the state. The public, Town government, and local organizations help decide how these funds are used by proposing projects that preserve community heritage, protect local resources, and support the development of new resources. Each year, the North Andover Community Preservation Committee offers funding for projects related to open space, recreation, historic preservation, and affordable housing. The Committee makes recommendations to Town Meeting, which votes on funding. 

If you are interested in applying for funding, please verify that your proposed project is eligible. Learn more about project eligibility criteria here.  

Find grant applications and more information on the funding process at the Community Preservation Committee web page. Please feel free to reach out with questions to the Committee at cpcemails@northandoverma.gov.   


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– Veterans Day Parade and Ceremony
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– Office Announcement from Veterans Services and the Public Health Nurse
We’re excited to welcome everyone to stop by and visit our new office locations Wednesday, 11/18/26, 9:00am – 4:30pm

🇺🇸 Veterans Services has relocated to the former Senior Center.

🩺 The Public Health Nurse’s Office has relocated to the former Veterans Services office.

🚓 The Police Department substation will also be open from 10am – Noon for anyone that would like to stop by and see the new space.

– North Andover Fire Department Toy Drive

🎄 Help Us Spread Joy This Holiday Season! 🚒


The North Andover Fire Department is hosting our annual Holiday Toy Drive to help ensure every child in our community has a bright and happy holiday! 


We are collecting new, unwrapped toys and donations to benefit local children in need.


📅 Collection Period: Saturday, November 20 – Saturday, December 12

📍 Drop-Off Location: North Andover Fire Station 1

795 Chickering Rd.


Thank you for your incredible generosity and support. Together, we can make this season extra special for our local families!


If you or anyone you know is in need this holiday season, please keep an eye out on our social media pages for a link to our application!


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Employment Opportunities:


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

  • Assistant Library Director
  • 5th Grade Saturday Site Coordinator – Youth & Recreation Services
  • Part-Time Department Assistant – Youth & Recreation Services
  • Patrol Officer
  • Water Treatment Plant Operator
  • School Crossing Guard
  • Water Sewer Maintenance Craftsperson
  • Heavy Motor Equipment Operator (HMEO)
  • Motor Equipment Operator (MEO)
  • Per-Diem Van Driver
  • Special Motor Equipment Operator (SMEO)
Upcoming Meetings:

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


Monday, November 9

Master Plan Implementation Committee
Festival Committee


Tuesday, November 10
Council on Aging
Revenue Fixed Cost Committee
ELPAC Meeting
Planning Board

Thursday, November 12

Unit A Contract Negotiations
Sustainability Committee
Community Preservation Committee Meeting


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Public Meeting: Downtown Streetscape Improvements (25% Design Review)

Sarah Brush
Join the Town of North Andover for a public meeting on Wednesday, November 18th at 6:00 PM at the North Andover Senior Center (481 Sutton Street) to review the 25% design plans for our Downtown Streetscape Improvements project.

Come share your thoughts and help shape the future of our downtown corridors, pedestrian safety, and accessibility.

Please see the attached flier for details. For more information, visit https://tinyurl.com/TOWNofNA or contact jenright@northandoverma.gov.

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November 3, 2026 State Election – Unofficial Results

Sarah Brush
View the Unofficial Results from the November 3, 2026, State Election here.
*These unofficial election results include only ballots counted by an electronic tabulator. They exclude hand-counted ballots, provisional ballots, and the names of people who received write-in votes. These unofficial results are subject to change. Official results are expected to be available by the November 3, 2026, certification deadline.

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Fall Leaf Pickup 2026

Sarah Brush

Grass clipping and leaf bag pickup will be taking place during the following weeks:

November 2 – 6
November 9 – 14 *excluding Veterans Day November 11
November 16 – 20
No collection week of Thanksgiving
November 30 – December 4

Please see flyer for more details, pick up instructions and guidelines.

** Yard Waste Collection is for Leaf and Grass Clippings Only. NO: rocks, sticks, brush, asphalt, dirt/soil, plants, or pumpkins. Please do not tape the bags closed.

Town of North Andover Reaches Separation Agreement with Police Chief Charles Gray

Sarah Brush

Town of North Andover

Melissa Rodrigues, Town Manager

Laura M. Bates, Select Board Chair

120 Main St.
North Andover, MA 01845
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2026

 

 

Media Contact: John Guilfoil

Phone: 617-993-0003

Email: john@jgpr.net

Town of North Andover Reaches Separation Agreement with Police Chief Charles Gray

NORTH ANDOVER — The Town of North Andover announces that Chief Charles Gray has notified the Town of his decision to retire, with his separation as police chief effective Tuesday, Nov. 3. The news comes as the Town and Gray reached a voluntary separation agreement.

 

Chief Gray will remain on leave, using his accrued earned sick time while a retirement application is processed.

 

“The Town appreciates Chief Gray’s service to the Town of North Andover both as Chief and in his various other roles, including as a K-9 Officer. Under his leadership, the department created the Community Impact Unit, saw the first increase in staffing in two decades, improved its equipment, and evolved away from Civil Service,” said Melissa Rodrigues, Town Manager. “We acknowledge that Chief Gray has graciously agreed to step aside for the best of the department, and that further shows his commitment to the Town of North Andover. We wish him the best.”

 

Acting Chief Steven Diminico has agreed to continue serving in the Acting Capacity at this time. Acting Chief Diminico has served in that role since April when Chief Gray asked to be placed on administrative leave. The Town will work toward a process of naming a permanent Chief.

 

“We are so thankful to the administrative team led by Acting Chief Diminico,” stated Melissa Rodrigues, Town Manager. “Diminico's leadership during a difficult time for our community has kept the North Andover Police Department not only stable, but also moving forward.”

 

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A message from the Town of North Andover

North Andover Newsbrief, Week of November 2, 2026

Sarah Brush

– State Election, Tuesday, November 3, 2026

Polls open from 7:00 AM to 8:00 PM

North Andover High School

Voters may return completed Vote by Mail ballots to either of the two secure drop boxes at Town Hall, 120 Main Street.

Front entrance: Drop box at the front of Town Hall.
Rear entrance: Ballot drop box behind Town Hall, accessible from the rear parking area.

Both drop boxes are monitored by 24-hour surveillance.

Tuesday, November 3, at 8:00 p.m.: Deadline to return ballots to either drop box or directly to the Town Clerk's Office.
Friday, November 6, at 5:00 p.m.: Deadline for domestic mailed ballots postmarked by November 3.
Friday, November 13, at 5:00 p.m.: Deadline for overseas ballots, mailed and postmarked by November 3.

– Fall Leaf Pick Up 2026

Grass clipping and leaf bag pickup will take place during the following weeks:

November 2 – 6

November 9 – 14  *excluding Veterans Day November 11

November 16 – 20

No collection week of Thanksgiving

November 30 – December 4

– Public Safety Notice: Deer Hunting Season is Underway


Deer hunting season has officially begun in our area. You may notice informational signs posted at certain Town Open Space kiosks.

⚠️ Please do not tamper with or remove these signs. They are posted specifically to alert visitors and keep our community safe.

Trail Safety Tips for Visitors & Pets

  • Wear Blaze Orange: If you or your pets are walking trails where hunting is permitted, wearing bright blaze orange (vests, hats, bandanas) is strongly advised.
  • Keep Pets Leashed: As a reminder, pets must remain on a leash on Town Open Space trails at all times, year-round.

Deer Hunting Seasons & Dates

  • Archery: Oct. 5 – Nov. 28, 2026
  • Shotgun: Nov. 30 – Dec. 12, 2026
  • Primitive Firearms: Dec. 14 – Dec. 31, 2026
  • Winter Season (Zones 9, 10, 11): Jan. 1 – Jan. 30, 2027

Questions or Concerns?

Contact the Conservation Department at (978) 688-9530 or alangevin@northandoverma.gov

Thank you for helping keep our trails safe, accessible, and enjoyable for everyone!


– Office Announcment from Veterans Services and the Public Health Nurse

We’re excited to welcome everyone to stop by and visit our new office locations Wednesday, 11/18/26, 9:00am – 4:30pm

🇺🇸 Veterans Services has relocated to the former Senior Center.

🩺 The Public Health Nurse’s Office has relocated to the former Veterans Services office.

We look forward to welcoming you to our new spaces. Please stop by, say hello, and get familiar with our new locations. 

– Data Destruction Drive

When: Saturday, November 7, 2026, 10AM – 1PM
Where: North Andover High School, 430 Osgood Street

– Town of North Andover Departmental Pumpkin Contest
Thank you to everyone that voted in our Pumpkin Contest!  Congratulations to the Stevens Memorial Library for their winning pumpkin – We all Scream for Ice Cream!

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– Reminder:  Notice of Public Hearing – Property Classification

TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER

NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING

PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION

 

 

In accordance with Chapter 40, Section 56, and other applicable provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws, notice is hereby given that the Select Board has scheduled a Public Hearing at the North Andover Town Hall, 120 Main Street, North Andover, MA 01845 for Monday, November 2, 2026 at 7:00 p.m. regarding real estate classification.

The Board of Assessors will ask the Select Board to select a residential factor to determine the percentages of the tax burden borne by each class of properties in the Town for Fiscal Year 2027. Any person having questions regarding the public hearing should contact the office of the Town Manager at 978-688-9510.


Employment Opportunities:


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

  • Assistant Library Director
  • 5th Grade Saturday Site Coordinator – Youth & Recreation Services
  • Part-Time Department Assistant – Youth & Recreation Services
  • Patrol Officer
  • Water Treatment Plant Operator
  • School Crossing Guard
  • Water Sewer Maintenance Craftsperson
  • Heavy Motor Equipment Operator (HMEO)
  • Motor Equipment Operator (MEO)
  • Per-Diem Van Driver
  • Special Motor Equipment Operator (SMEO)
Upcoming Meetings:

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


Monday, November 2

Board of Assessors
Select Board

Wednesday, November 4

NAEA TA Contract Negotiations
Historical Commission

Thursday, November 5

Kittredge School Building Committee
School Committee Meeting


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Public Safety Notice: Deer Hunting Season is Underway

Sarah Brush

Deer hunting season has officially begun in our area. You may notice informational signs posted at certain Town Open Space kiosks.

⚠️ Please do not tamper with or remove these signs. They are posted specifically to alert visitors and keep our community safe.

Trail Safety Tips for Visitors & Pets

  • Wear Blaze Orange: If you or your pets are walking trails where hunting is permitted, wearing bright blaze orange (vests, hats, bandanas) is strongly advised.
  • Keep Pets Leashed: As a reminder, pets must remain on a leash on Town Open Space trails at all times, year-round.

Deer Hunting Seasons & Dates

  • Archery: Oct. 5 – Nov. 28, 2026
  • Shotgun: Nov. 30 – Dec. 12, 2026
  • Primitive Firearms: Dec. 14 – Dec. 31, 2026
  • Winter Season (Zones 9, 10, 11): Jan. 1 – Jan. 30, 2027

Questions or Concerns?

Contact the Conservation Department at (978) 688-9530 or alangevin@northandoverma.gov

Thank you for helping keep our trails safe, accessible, and enjoyable for everyone!