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Town Meeting: Know Before you Go

Sarah Brush

Due to Town Meeting preparation, the Town Clerk’s Office will be closing at 2:30pm on Tuesday, May 12, 2026

Sarah Brush
Due to Town Meeting preparation, the Town Clerk’s Office will be closing at 2:30pm on Tuesday, May 12, 2026.
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Town Meeting Child Care Service for North Andover School Age Students (K-6th) – Registration Required

Sarah Brush

TOWN MEETING CHILD CARE SERVICE 5/12/2026

At the request of Town Moderator Mark DiSalvo, North Andover Public School Community Programs will be offering a child care service to families attending Town Meeting at the High School on Tuesday May 12, 2026. It is provided to North Andover school age students (K – 6th grade). Please be advised that this is not a drop in program and you must pre-register for a spot in order for us to properly staff the program.  Drop off will begin at 6:15PM and we ask that you pick up your child no later than 10:00PM.  Please look for signs as you enter the high school that will direct you to our location (2nd floor – library).  *Please send your child with a peanut free snack and drink!

Registration deadline:  May 10, 2026

Location:  North Andover High School Library (2nd Floor)

Time:  6:30PM – 10:00PM

Cost:  Free

Click here to register


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Town Meeting Remote Questions 2026

Sarah Brush

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

North Andover Fire Department Extinguishes Fire on Royal Crest Drive

Sarah Brush

North Andover
Fire Department

Chief John Weir

795 Chickering Road
North Andover, MA 01845
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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Thursday, May 7, 2026

Media Contact: Kendel Connolly

Phone: 617-993-0003

Email: kendel@jgpr.net

North Andover Fire Department Extinguishes Fire on Royal Crest Drive
NA FD Apartment Fire

North Andover Fire on scene at an apartment fire at Royal Crest Drive on Wednesday. (Photo Courtesy North Andover Fire)

NORTH ANDOVER — Chief John Weir reports that the North Andover Fire Department responded to and extinguished a fire at 45 Royal Crest Drive on Wednesday afternoon.

 

At approximately 3:26 p.m., May 6, the North Andover Fire Department responded to a fire in an apartment complex.

 

Crews quickly extinguished the fire, containing it to the unit of origin, located on the second floor. Residents from 11 other units were displaced due to smoke and water damage.

 

No injuries were reported.

 

Mutual aid was provided by the Lawrence Fire Department on scene. Andover Fire Department and Methuen Fire Department provided station coverage.

 

“I want to thank our crews and mutual aid partners for their quick response time in knocking down this fire,” said Chief Weir. “Aggressive work was performed by on-duty crews to ensure the fire was contained and didn't cause further damage.”

 

The North Andover Fire Department is currently investigating the cause of the fire.

 

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A message from The North Andover Fire Department

Town Meeting Warrant Article of the Day – Article 11 Capital Improvements – Water Treatment Plant

Sarah Brush

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 11 Capital Improvements – Water Treatment Plant 


This article seeks to authorize debt from the Water Enterprise Fund for the purpose of replacing equipment within the water treatment plant.  Specifically, the $2,600,000 funding will be used to replace one of the finished water pumps and the emergency generator along with associated control and wiring systems. The existing equipment is original to the plant’s opening in 1991 and are well beyond their useful life. Both replacements are critical to ensuring that we can provide drinking water and fire protection throughout the town.

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Town Meeting Warrant Article of the Day – Article 10 Capital Improvements – Fueling Station

Sarah Brush

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 10: Capital Improvements – Fueling Station 


This article seeks to authorize debt from the General Fund for the purpose of replacing the existing fuel underground storage tanks and installing a new fueling station at the DPW facility on Osgood Street. The existing fuel storage and equipment are over 30 years old and beyond manufacturer’s warranty/useful life.  The $2,000,000 funding will be used to replace the underground storage tanks, install new fueling dispensers along with canopy and new control system.  The fueling station is critical for Police, Fire, DPW and Town/School operations as the station provides fuel to all these departments.


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North Andover Newsbrief, Week of May 4, 2026

Sarah Brush
–  2025 Water Quality Report
View the Water Quality Report here:  northandoverma.gov/2025WaterQualityReport
 
– 2025 Annual Town Report
 
 
– Town Meeting:  Know Before you Go
Articles of the Day 1, 18, 20, 21, 22, 23, 24 & 25, 26 & 27
 
The Annual Town Meeting will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at 6:30 pm, at North Andover High School.  

2026 Town Meeting Warrant

As we ready for Town Meeting on May 12, 2026, the Town will be presenting information every day on different warrant articles (to see the full list of Article of the Day descriptions, please click here.)

 

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

 

Article 18 Snow and Ice – FY26 General Fund Budget Adjustment – WITHDRAWN

 

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.

 

Article 21 Amend District Agreement with Greater Lawrence Regional Vocational Technical High School to Permit Hangar Lease

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.  

 

Article 22 Accept Massachusetts General Laws Chapter 200A, §9(a). 

This article is a local option that allows the Town to publicize a list and then  return to the general fund uncashed checks, like payroll and vendor checks.  Currently those abandoned checks would go to the state instead.  

 

Article 23 WITHDRAWN 

Article 24 Amend Zoning Bylaw- Article 8, Supplementary Regulations Part 14 and

Ch. 195 Attachment 2, Table 1 – Summary of Use Regulations

Article 25 Amend Zoning Bylaw – Article 8, SUPPLEMENTARY REGULATIONS

Part 3 Site Plan Review

 

These articles both relate to Accessory Dwelling Units and are housekeeping articles.  Action was taken on the Accessory Dwelling Units zoning bylaw last year, and this just makes small changes required by the attorney general’s office.

 

Article 26 Citizen Petition to Ban SGARs and FGARS in North Andover, MA 

Article 27 Citizen Petition- Bylaw Petition For Regulation Of Rodenticides On Town Land in North Andover

 

Both of these articles are citizen petitions.  You can learn more about these articles by watching the citizen presentation at the last Select Board meeting started at minute 48. https://youtu.be/0XHjH7XzdOQ?si=utVOwytvFLVQFmpU

 

– MBTA’s Focus 2050 In-person Open House
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– Reminder:  Annual Roads and Sidewalk Restoration Program
As you may already be aware, the following roads are part of the Annual Roads and Sidewalk Restoration Program and are scheduled for paving work, weather permitting, starting the week of Monday, May 4th:

 

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.

– Reminder:   MassDOT Advisory Public Information Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 6

MassDOT Advisory: North Andover
Construction to Begin on Route 114 Corridor Improvements Project
Early construction activities begin Monday, April 27
Public Information Meeting scheduled for Wednesday, May 6
Learn more here: https://wp.me/p9UWiP-89S
 
– Memorial Day Parade and Ceremony
 
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– Flag Retirement Ceremony
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– Bump, Baby, & Beyond
 
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– Touch-A-Truck
DPW Presents – Touch a Truck
May 23, 2026
NAHS – South Parking Lot
9:00am – 1:00pm
 
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Employment Opportunities:
 

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

  • Full Time Communications Officer
  • Inspector of Wires
  • Water Meter Reader
  • DPW Seasonal Laborers
  • Director of Public Health
  • Water Sewer Maintenance Craftsperson
  • Heavy Motor Equipment Operator (HMEO)
  • HVAC Technician
  • Shared Services Health Inspector
  • Motor Equipment Operator (MEO)
  • Principal Assessor
  • 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
Tuesday, May 5
Sustainability Committee Meeting
 
Wednesday, May 6 
Historical Commission Meeting
Franklin School Council Meeting
Patriotic Observance Committee Meeting 
 
Thursday, May 7
Master Plan Implementation Committee Meeting
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Town Meeting Warrant Article of the Day – Article 9: Capital Improvements – Fire Station 3

Sarah Brush

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 9: Capital Improvements – Fire Station 3 


For more information Fire Station 3, please visit our project website at : https://sites.google.com/northandoverma.gov/fmp-2-0/fire-station-3 and watch this program on North Andover CAM https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JjHdFdn_pNg

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