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Take and Leave Food Bins

Sarah Brush

The take and leave food shelves are up and running at Town Hall. Leave what you can, take what you need!

Bin/Shelf Locations

  • North Andover Town Hall -120 Main Street
  • North Andover Senior Center – 481 Sutton Street
  • North Andover Historical Society – 800 Massachusetts Avenue
  • North Andover Police Department – 1475 Osgood Street

Needed Items

  • Canned Soups
  • Oatmeal
  • Baking or Cooking Mixes that only require water
  • Microwavable Soup or Potatoes
  • Mac and Cheese with Cheese Sauce
  • Pasta and Sauce
  • Canned meat
  • Peanut butter 
  • Jelly
  • Feminine Hygiene Products

Are you experiencing food insecurity due to the elimination of SNAP benefits or the lack of work due to the Federal Government shutdown? Filling out this form will put you in contact with a relevant town department for assistance: https://forms.gle/6hveFkg3ApYzfv948

North Andover Food Assistance Resources

Sarah Brush
North Andover Food Assistance Survey 
 

This form is collecting data from Town of North Andover residents who may be experiencing food insecurity due to the elimination of SNAP benefits or the lack of work due to the Federal Government shutdown. Filling out this form will put you in contact with a relevant town department for assistance: https://forms.gle/6hveFkg3ApYzfv948

Weekly Food DriveWeekly food drives will take place on Saturdays from 9am-11am at the North Andover Senior Center.  Please contact Janice Phillips at

jphillips@northandoverma.gov to sponsor a week.


This week’s food drive:
Saturday, November 1, 2025
9am – 11am
Sponsored by the Friends of the North Andover Senior Center

 

Take and Leave Bins

Leave what you can, take what you need.

Bin Locations

North Andover Town Hall -120 Main Street
North Andover Senior Center – 481 Sutton Street
North Andover Historical Society – 800 Massachusetts Avenue
North Andover Police Department – 1475 Osgood Street

Items Needed

Canned Soups
Oatmeal
Baking or Cooking Mixes that only require water
Microwavable Soup or Potatoes
Mac and Cheese with Cheese Sauce
Pasta and Sauce
Canned meat
Peanut butter
Jelly
Feminine Hygiene Products

Food Resource Guides

Peoples Food Pantry Calendar

Residents facing immediate need can access resources through the Project Bread FoodSource Hotline at (800) 645-8333 and local food pantries. Department of Transitional Assistance  offices remain open to provide other services.  

State funded programs including HIP, TAFDC, and EAEDC will continue operating normally. 

You can find more information on mass.gov/SNAPupdates.

Healthy Incentives Program (HIP) – By keeping at least $1 on your SNAP card, you can continue to use HIP to receive additional funds (based on household size) to purchase fresh produce at participating farmers’ markets, farm stands, mobile markets, and CSAs across Massachusetts. Learn more here: https://www.mass.gov/hip.

https://northandoverma.gov/1008/Food-Assistance-Resources

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Make your voice heard – sign up for FlashVote today!

Sarah Brush
A new FlashVote survey will be coming in the next 24 hours.  Join your friends and neighbors by signing up to make sure your voice is heard. It’s free, fast and fun – and FlashVote makes your feedback anonymous.  Take a minute to sign up here: flashvote.com/northandover.

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North Andover Community Preservation Committee PUBLIC MEETING, Thursday November 13th, at 7:00PM

Sarah Brush

The North Andover Community Preservation Committee

will be holding a PUBLIC MEETING on

Thursday November 13th, at 7:00PM

in the Select Board Meeting Room.

 

Each year at Town Meeting, the CPC makes recommendations to fund projects in the following categories:

 

● Affordable Housing

● Historic Preservation

● Preservation of Open Space

● Recreation

 

Over the last 20+ years, North Andover taxpayers have funded more than $40 Million in projects throughout the community, including more than

$12 Million in State Matching Funds. 

The North Andover Community Preservation Committee will be hosting a public meeting on Thursday, November 13th 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 ideas and 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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North Andover Newsbrief, Week of October 27, 2025

Sarah Brush

– Lake Cochichewick Boat Storage End of Season 


ALL STORED BOATS MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE HATCH RACKS BY NOVEMBER 1, 2025

Per the Town of North Andover Lake Usage/Boating Regulations, boat storage is from April 15 through November 1.  This is a reminder that the season ends on November 1, 2025. We hope it was an enjoyable one.  See you in the spring of 2026. 

There will be a removal fee of $50.00 for any boat removed & stored by the Town. In addition, any boat not removed by the owner will be suspended and you will not be able to apply for a boat storage permit for the following year.

Thank you for your cooperation this season. Stay well and stay safe.

– Recycling Toters 
Starting November 3rd, Republic Services will no longer collect garbage placed in recycling toters, even if the toter is marked as 'Trash'. These large, dark green toters with the town seal are the property of NAWS / TBI, the Town of North Andover's recycling contractor, and are to be used for recycling only. If you no longer need your recycling toter, please call 978-685-0950 to schedule its removal.

– Upcoming Trash Schedule

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– Trick or Treat Safety Tips

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Employment Opportunities:

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

  • Assistant Library Director – Click here to learn more
  • Full-Time Communications Officer
  • Heavy Motor Equipment Operator
  • Mechanic
  • Motor Equipment Operator (MEO)
  • On-call Electrical Inspector
  • On-call Plumbing Inspector
  • Part-Time Communications Officer
  • Per-Diem Van Driver
  • Principal Assessor
  • Special Motor Equipment Operator (SMEO)

Events and Reminders:


– Curbside Leaf Pick Up: Begins the week of 10/27/25 thru 12/1/25 
Add your address to the list for pick up by clicking here. This form is not required for pick up, but it will help to make the process more efficient.

– 2025 Recommend Trick or Treat Hours
The recommended hours for trick-or-treating in North Andover are Friday, October 31, 2025 from 5:30pm-7:30pm.


– Town of North Andover Community Flu Clinics
Flu Clinic for Ages 19+

(Including High Dose for 65+)

Every Wednesdays from 9:30 am-11:30am from September 3, 2025 to October 29, 2025

North Andover Senior Center

481 Sutton Street North Andover, MA


Family Flu Clinic for Ages 3+

October 28, 2025 4:00pm – 7:00pm

North Andover High School

430 Osgood Street North Andover, MA


Please register ahead of time:

https://home.color.com/vaccine/register/northandover

Walk in appointments also available.  Bring ID and Insurance card to appointment

Call the North Andover Health Department nursing office with any questions Or to schedule an office visit: 978-688-954


– Seasonal Boat Storage at the Hatch Ends November 1, 2025 
All stored boats must be removed by 11/1/25. Any boats remaining will be confiscated and incur a $50 retrieval fee.

– Deadline Extended to November 8th!  Take A Brief Survey and Help Shape How Our Opioid Settlement Funds Are Spent: 

The Town of North Andover is receiving money from companies involved in the opioid crisis to support prevention, treatment, and recovery. Even if you haven’t been directly impacted, YOUR INPUT MATTERS – friends, family, and neighbors have. Click here to take this quick survey – the deadline to respond has been extended to November 8, 2025!  Paper copies available at: Senior Center, Town Hall and Library.


– Cyr Center will remain open through December 6, 2025 (weather permitting)


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


Tuesday, October 28

Stevens Memorial Library Trustees

Festival Committee


Wednesday, October 29
Greater Lawrence Sanitary District
Thomson School Council
Old Center Historic District

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Pumpkin Contest

Sarah Brush

Cast your vote for your favorite pumpkin!


Pumpkins will be displayed in the lobby of Town Hall, as well as on our Facebook page and at northandoverma.gov/pumpkins. The deadline for online voting is 5pm on October 24, 2025 (in person voting ends at Noon on 10/24/25).  Only one vote allowed per person.  

Reminder: Traffic Advisory for Thursday and Friday

Sarah Brush

Please be informed of a significant wake and funeral service at St. Michael Church on Main Street this Thursday and Friday. Additionally, a large assembly of tow trucks will be taking place nearby on Massachusetts Avenue.

Services Schedule:

– Thursday evening: 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

– Friday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.

Expectations:

– Heavy traffic

– Limited parking

– A large number of tow trucks parked along Massachusetts Avenue

We kindly request that residents and drivers plan their travel accordingly. If possible, please use alternate routes. Additionally, it’s advisable to allow extra travel time through the affected area.

We appreciate your patience and cooperation as our community supports these events.

Traffic Advisory for Thursday and Friday

Sarah Brush

Traffic Advisory for Thursday and Friday:


Please be informed of a significant wake and funeral service at St. Michael Church on Main Street this Thursday and Friday. Additionally, a large assembly of tow trucks will be taking place nearby on Massachusetts Avenue.


Services Schedule:

– Thursday evening: 3 p.m. to 9 p.m.

– Friday: 8 a.m. to 1 p.m.


Expectations:

– Heavy traffic

– Limited parking

– A large number of tow trucks parked along Massachusetts Avenue


We kindly request that residents and drivers plan their travel accordingly. If possible, please use alternate routes. Additionally, it’s advisable to allow extra travel time through the affected area.


We appreciate your patience and cooperation as our community supports these events.



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Town Hall will be closing at 2:30pm on Thursday

Sarah Brush
Town Hall will be closing at 2:30pm on Thursday, October 23, 2025 to allow for the staging of vehicles for Mr. Coady’s funeral.

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