– Adopt-A-Wreath Program

We are excited to announce the return of the North Andover Adopt-a-Wreath program! Celebrate the season by sponsoring a beautiful 4-foot, double-sided green wreath with a festive bow, displayed throughout Downtown Main Street, High Street Mills, and the Old Center. Each wreath includes a white sign recognizing the donor’s name, business, dedication, or in memoriam. (Tip: shorter text is easier to read!)

Cost: $100 | Locations: First-come, first-served

Applications are online only and will open September 3, 2025 (https://northandoverma.portal.opengov.com/categories/1078/record-types/6543). Payment can be made online through the application or by check payable to the Town of North Andover. Checks may be mailed to: North Andover Town Hall, Nicole Civitarese, 120 Main Street, North Andover, MA 01845.

To make additional donations to other important events or initiatives please visit the Town website and click on Donations Online Payment system at the bottom of the page or go to https://unipaygold.unibank.com/customerinfo.aspxlude

Questions? Call Nicole Civitarese at (978) 688-9510.

– Community Preservation Committee Vacancy

The Select Board is looking to fill a vacancy on the Community Preservation Committee. The Community Preservation Committee was established by Town Meeting pursuant to Mass. General Law, chapter 44B. The duties of the Community Preservation Committee are to study the needs, possibilities and resources of the town regarding community preservation and to make recommendations to Town Meeting for the acquisition, creation and preservation of open space, for the acquisition and preservation of historical resources, for the acquisition, creation and preservation of land for recreational use, and for the creation, preservation and support of community housing.

The Committee typically meets at 7:00PM on the 2^nd Thursday of the month from September through June.

If interested, please visit the town website at www.northandoverma.gov and click on “Government” , look under “Boards and Committees” and find “Serve on a Committee” to click and complete the application.  Please contact Nicole Civitarese with any questions at ncivitarese@northandoverma.gov or 978-688-9510.

– North Andover Cultural Council Accepting FY’26 Grant Applications Online Through October 16th

THE NORTH ANDOVER CULTURAL COUNCIL is actively accepting online applications for grants that support cultural activities in the community. According to Council spokesperson, Stephanie Aude, these grants can support a variety of artistic projects and activities in North Andover — including exhibits, festivals, field trips, short-term artist residencies or performances in schools, workshops and lectures, and even equipment funding in some circumstances. 

The North Andover Cultural Council is an all-volunteer, municipally-appointed committee, receiving an annual allocation of $15,600 to fund projects by individuals, organizations and schools that serve a broad range of interests and needs. 

The application deadline for submission is Thursday October 16th, 2025. Late applications and print/hard copy applications will not be accepted. Prospective grantees will find the North Andover Cultural Council Guidelines, a list of past grantees and the link to register to access the proposal submission system at https://www.mass-culture.org/North-Andover. 

A grant decision meeting, which will be open to the public, will be held after the close of the applications. That session, in early to mid-November will be announced at a later date. 

The North Andover Cultural Council is part of a network of Local Cultural Councils serving all 351 cities and towns in Massachusetts. The Massachusetts state legislature provides an annual appropriation to the Massachusetts Cultural Council, a state agency, which then allocates funds to each community. 

If any North Andover resident is interested in joining the North Andover Cultural Council or has feedback about arts and culture programming in the community, please email northandoverculturalcouncil@gmail.com.

– Community Choice Power Supply Program Notice, October 2025 to October 2028

The Town of North Andover is announcing the new rates and term for its Community Choice Power Supply Program through its new electricity supplier, Direct Energy Services. The Town’s new aggregation rates are fixed for all rate classes for 36 months (October 2025 to October 2028).

No action is required by consumers already enrolled in the Town’s Community Choice program.   All accounts currently enrolled in the Town’s Program will be switched to Direct Energy as of the October
2025 meter reads. This change will be noted on the October 2025 bills and will be seen on the November 2025 bills. Consumers with questions about the Program should call Colonial Power Group, the Town’s aggregation consultant, at (866) 485-5858 ext. 1.

For more detailed information about the Town’s Program, including how to OPT-OUT or OPT-IN, to change your current product selection, or to access National Grid’s Basic Service rates, please visit colonialpowergroup.com/north-andover or call Direct Energy at (866) 968-8065. You may OPT-OUT or OPT-IN at any time in the future with NO CHARGE.

– Kittredge Elementary School Project – Community Survey Regarding Building Facade Options

The Kittredge Building Committee is looking for the community’s feedback on the facade options that are being discussed for the new Kittredge Elementary School. Please click here to provide your feedback.

– Trash Tips with Toni

When in doubt, leave your trash OUT!

To report a miss: https://www.northandoverma.gov/549/Report-a-Problem

– Upcoming Trash Schedule

Reminder:  Curbside Trash and Recycling Collection is delayed one day this week.

Employment Opportunities:

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

• Administrative Assistant – Department of Public Works
• DPW Operations Superintendent
• Full-Time Communications Officer
• Heavy Motor Equipment Operator
• Mechanic
• Part-Time Communications Officer
• Shared Services Coordinator
• Special Motor Equipment Operator (SMEO)
• Water Treatment Plant Operator

Events and Reminders:

9-11-01 Remembrance Ceremony

Thursday, September 11, 2025, 9am at Station 2 (9 Salem St)

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

Tuesday, September 2:

Planning Board

Wednesday, September 3:

North Andover Housing Authority
Historical Commission
Select Board Appointment Subcommittee