Town Meeting Day Proclamation

Sarah Brush

To celebrate the legislative work and civil discourse of our Town Meetings conduct, we are pleased to share the Governor’s Town Meeting Day Proclamation.  Also attached is a Citation recognizing the heritage of Town Meeting and how it sparked the American Revolution. We encourage you to continue to participate as citizen legislators at Town Meetings in the years ahead where we celebrate local participatory democracy. 

The documents were presented to our Town Moderator, Mark DiSalvo who is also President of the Massachusetts Moderators Association.

School Committee Agenda-October 9, 2025

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North Andover Maintains AAA Bond Rating

Sarah Brush

On September 4th, S&P Global Ratings reaffirmed the Town of North Andover’s AAA bond rating and provided a Stable outlook on the Town’s outstanding and pending bond issuances. This AAA rating was assigned for both general obligation (GO) bonds and as a rating for Town’s long-term GO debt outstanding.  The report notes that, “North Andover’s general creditworthiness is supported by its affluent residential tax base and steady operating performance, supported by predictable revenues and leading to a healthy reserve position and limited direct debt.”  


Town Manager Melissa Rodrigues stated that, “Maintaining our AAA credit rating is a clear reflection of North Andover’s strong financial management and commitment to long-term fiscal stability. It re-affirms that we are on the right track financially and should continue to stand by our financial policies. This rating will allow the Town to continue to roll out Facilities Master Plan II with the least amount of impact on our taxpayers.”

Municipalities have their financial conditions re-evaluated every time they issue new long term debt. This rating was done in order to bond for the Middle School addition and renovation.


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North Andover Newsbrief, Week of October 6, 2025

Sarah Brush
– 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 by November 1st. Paper copies available at: Senior Center, Town Hall and Library

 
– New Heat Pump Rates 
Massachusetts’ electric utilities now offer seasonal heat pump rates designed to reduce winter energy costs for residential customers who heat their homes with electric heat pumps. Learn more about National Grid’s Heat Pump rate by visiting: https://www.nationalgridus.com/MA-Home/Rates/Heat-Pump-Rate
 
– Non-Essential Town Buildings, with the exception of the North Andover Senior Center, will be closed on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 from 12 – 2 PM 
Non-Essential Town Buildings, with the exception of the North Andover Senior Center, will be closed on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 from 12 – 2 PM for an employee event.
– Bowhunting Permit Application Update
Bowhunting permits for Half Mile Hill, Summit, and Sunnyridge will be available online only this year through the Conservation Department.
  • Resident applications open: first full week of October
  • Non-resident applications open: second week of October
Permits are issued on a first-come, first-served basis.
Applicants must provide:
      • A valid hunting license
      • Photo identification
      • Vehicle registration
No in-person applications will be accepted. All applications must be submitted through the Town’s online permitting system.
Once the online application has been processed, physical permits will be available for pick up at the Conservation Department office in Town Hall, 120 Main Street.
 
Safety Reminder: Hikers, pet owners, and all members of the public are encouraged to wear blaze orange when using walking trails during hunting season. Pets should be leashed at all times.
 
– 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.
 
– Holiday Reminder:

Town Buildings, with the exception of Public Safety, will be closed on Monday, October 13, 2025.


– Upcoming Trash Schedule

There will be no trash and recycling collection on Monday, October 13, 2025. Collection will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week.
 
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– Curbside Leaf Pick Up: Begins the week of 10/27/25 thru 12/1/25 
Grass Clipping Bags &/or Leaf Bag Pickup is a service provided to the Town by our trash contractor, Republic Services. Republic recovers bags for several weeks in the Fall and Spring. After the pickup dates are completed, all yard waste bags are required to be disposed of at Cyr Center with a valid permit. Please see flyer below. Call 978.685.0950 with any questions. Thank you.

Cyr Center Fee Schedule & Regulations – Click here for flyer

Dates of Curbside Pickup: Start – 10.27.2025 – Ends 12.01.2025 (no pick up the week of Thanksgiving, 11/27/25)

Republic has recommended placing bags curbside the night before or the day of (before 7am) on your normal trash pickup day.

Biodegradable Paper Bags ONLY

Grass clippings and Leaves ONLY – no brush, sticks, rocks, dirt/soil or pumpkins

Biodegradable paper bags are required to be curbside by the week of 12.01.2025 – If bags are not curbside on this week, on your trash day, unfortunately, they will not be recovered

Biodegradable Paper Bags CAN NOT block sidewalks before the start date of 10.27.2025 or after final recovery or fines may be imposed. https://ecode360.com/32682190#32682190

Once collection begins, you can 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.

Employment Opportunities:
 

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

  • Administrative Assistant – Department of Public Works
  • Assistant Library Director – Click here to learn more
  • Full-Time Communications Officer
  • Heavy Motor Equipment Operator
  • Mechanic
  • 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:
– Cyr Center will be closed for DPW Training on Tuesday October 7, 2025
If you have any questions, please call 978.685.0950

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

– North Andover Cultural Council Accepting FY’26 Grant Applications Online Through October 16th.  Click here for more information.

Upcoming Meetings:
Upcoming meetings & important events for this week can be viewed at www.northandoverma.gov
Monday, October 6
6:00PM       Master Plan Implementation Committee
7:00PM       Select Board

Tuesday, October 7
7:00PM       Planning Board
 
Wednesday, October 8
11:00AM.      MassHire Merrimack Valley Workforce Board Youth Committee
6:00PM       Old Center Historic District
7:00PM       Conservation Commission


Thursday, October 9
9:00AM      Northeast Massachusetts Mosquito Control and Wetlands Management
6:00PM      Essex County Commission on the Status of Women
7:00PM       Community Preservation Committee Meeting
7:00PM       School Committee

Annual Roads and Sidewalk Restoration Program

Sarah Brush

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, October 6th in the order of:

  • Pond Street: Town Line to Bradford Street
  • Great Pond Road: Bradford Street to Osgood Street
  • Great Pond Road: 1116 Great Pond Road to Essex Street
  • Morningside Lane: Russett Lane to Winter Street
  • Ferncroft Circle: South Bradford Street to Cul-de-sac
  • Bridle Path: Great Pond Road to Cul-de-sac
  • Great Pond Road: Marbleridge Road to Fox Hill Road
  • Gray Street: Boston Street to Town Line

Work on Pond Street is scheduled to be an early start to accommodate safety and high traffic volume at the intersection of Great Pond Road and Bradford 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.

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