As we ready for Town Meeting on May 12, 2026, the Town will be presenting information every day on different warrant articles.
The full warrant can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b6CoXO4kgZUp5jlwizDPsEgXYfYyNqAf/view?usp=sharing
Article 21: Amend District Agreement with Greater Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical High School to Permit Hangar Lease
The District Agreement with Greater Lawrence requires Town Meeting approval in order to enter into a lease agreement. The School district is leasing an airport hanger in order to continue their new airport mechanic program.
Town Meeting Remote Questions 2026
Can’t make Town Meeting on Tuesday, May 12th? Town Moderator Mark DiSalvo continues the innovation of allowing remote participation for citizens who are unable to attend but hope to contribute to the judgments made. Simply use the form below or text your Town Meeting questions to (978) 216–3774.
· You must be a current registered voter in North Andover.
· Only a question may be submitted. Comments, amendments or motions are not allowed.
· You must submit a verifiable phone number where your identity and question may be confirmed.
· This form is only for people who will not be attending Town Meeting. If you are at Town Meeting, you will be required to ask the question in person.
· Questions may be edited for clarity
Town Meeting Warrant Article of the Day – Article 1: Reports of Receipts and Expenditures
Warrant Article of the Day
As we ready for Town Meeting on May 12, 2026, the Town will be presenting information every day on different warrant articles.
The full warrant can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b6CoXO4kgZUp5jlwizDPsEgXYfYyNqAf/view?usp=sharing
Article 1: Reports of Receipts and Expenditures
The Town Bylaw Chapter 15 Section 4 requires all Town officers, boards and committees who receive or expend money to keep a record and accounting of those actions and report those to Town Meeting in an annual report. Under Article 1, Town Meeting is accepting those reports. You can read the report here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1rNZKvuMe3wfhzIfUw8XrOy7V3JXKxc5x/view?usp=sharing
Town Meeting Warrant Article of the Day – Article 20: Transfer to Capital Stabilization
Warrant Article of the Day
As we ready for Town Meeting on May 12, 2026, the Town will be presenting information every day on different warrant articles.
The full warrant can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b6CoXO4kgZUp5jlwizDPsEgXYfYyNqAf/view?usp=sharing
Article 20: Transfer to Capital Stabilization
The Town is requesting to transfer $350,000 into the Town’s Capital Stabilization Account. The Capital Stabilization account is the town’s savings account to purchase capital items. The purpose of this stabilization fund is to accumulate money in order to purchase larger capital items without relying on debt. To appropriate from the Town’s Stabilization account requires a majority vote of Town Meeting.
North Andover Newsbrief, Week of April 27, 2026
Fire Station 3 Project:
Learn more about the proposed Fire Station 3 project from Chief Weir and Deputy Chief Rowe: https://buff.ly/UEDFQpP
Duncan Drive: Boxford Street to Cul-de-sac
Winter Street: Foster Street to Hollow Tree Lane
Bruin Hill Road: Winter Street to Cul-de-sac
Barker Street: Osgood Street to Bradford Street
Cross Street: Church Street to Elm Street
Church Street: Main Street to Water Street
Sutton Hill Road: Chestnut Street to Johnson Street
Sutton Place: Sutton Hill Road to Cul-de-sac
Hillside Road: Chestnut Street to Turnpike Street
April 27 – May 1
Biodegradable Paper Bags Only. Grass Clippings Only. No brush, sticks, rocks, asphalt, dirt, soil, or potted plants.
Please do not place items curbside before April 13 and do not block sidewalks.Once collection begins, please add your address to the list for pick up by clicking here. This
form helps to make the process more efficient.
North Andover Housing Authority
School Committee Meeting
Town Meeting Warrant Article of the Day – Article 19: Transfer to Stabilization
Warrant Article of the Day
As we ready for Town Meeting on May 12, 2026, the Town will be presenting information every day on different warrant articles.
The full warrant can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b6CoXO4kgZUp5jlwizDPsEgXYfYyNqAf/view?usp=sharing
Article 19: Transfer to Stabilization
The Town is requesting to transfer $202,146 to the Stabilization Account. The Stabilization Account is the Town’s savings account. The Town saves money there to be used in emergencies. Some like to refer to the account as the rainy day fund. The Town has financial policies in place that advise the town to maintain 5% of General Fund revenues in the Stabilization Account. To appropriate from the Town’s Stabilization account requires a 2/3rd vote of Town Meeting.
Annual Roads and Sidewalk Restoration Program
Duncan Drive: Boxford Street to Cul-de-sac
Winter Street: Foster Street to Hollow Tree Lane
Bruin Hill Road: Winter Street to Cul-de-sac
Barker Street: Osgood Street to Bradford Street
Cross Street: Church Street to Elm Street
Church Street: Main Street to Water Street
Sutton Hill Road: Chestnut Street to Johnson Street
Sutton Place: Sutton Hill Road to Cul-de-sac
Hillside Road: Chestnut Street to Turnpike Street
Traffic delays, detours and raised castings should be expected if travelling within these areas. A town representative will be on site during construction. We appreciate your understanding. For any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the engineering department. Thank you.
Town Meeting Warrant Article of the Day – Article 17: Transfer of $75,000 to OPEB Trust
Warrant Article of the Day
As we ready for Town Meeting on May 12, 2026, the Town will be presenting information every day on different warrant articles.
The full warrant can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b6CoXO4kgZUp5jlwizDPsEgXYfYyNqAf/view?usp=sharing
Article 17: Transfer of $75,000 to OPEB Trust
In 2010, Town Meeting created a trust fund to save money to pay for retiring employee’s post employment benefits. In 2019, the Town OPEB Committee issued a report to the Select Board with recommendations regarding OPEB, which can be found here: OPEB Report July 15, 2019.pdf. The Town is requesting to transfer $75,000 from Free Cash to fund that account.
Town Meeting Warrant Article of the Day – Articles 14, 15, & 16
Warrant Article of the Day
As we ready for Town Meeting on May 12, 2026, the Town will be presenting information every day on different warrant articles.
The full warrant can be found here: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1b6CoXO4kgZUp5jlwizDPsEgXYfYyNqAf/view?usp=sharing
Article 14: Appropriation – General Fund for Fiscal Year 2027
Article 15: Appropriation – Water Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2027
Article 16: Appropriation – Sewer Enterprise Fund for Fiscal Year 2027
These articles are the Budget articles of Town Meeting and include the regular operating budget, as well as the Town’s two enterprise funds (Water and Sewer).
More information on the Town’s budgets can be found here:
https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1ZwhNf3D_X3HnpKy40pzASt6s7KqcjWDj?usp=drive_link
To learn more about Enterprise Funds generally please visit:https://www.mass.gov/info-details/enterprise-funds
Academy Road closed between Court Street and Osgood Street
