North Andover Newsbrief, Week of October 14, 2025

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- Municibid Auction Items

The Town of North Andover has the following items listed for sale on the Municibid auction site.

Bingo King electronic bingo flash board and console
Pool Table

More information can be found at https://municibid.com/Browse?Seller=NorthAndover
Municibid is a convenient and easy-to-use online auction marketplace for government agencies, schools, authorities and utilities to sell their surplus and forfeitures directly to the public. All auctions take place online and are available to bid 24 hours a day. The Municibid auction site is free to sign-up and is available to everyone. Visit municibid.com to learn more.

- Annual Roads and Sidewalk Restoration Program Update

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, to begin the week of October 14th:

Great Pond Road: Marbleridge Road to Fox Hill Road
Gray Street: Boston Street to Town Line

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.

Detour Information: https://drive.google.com/drive/folders/1cIJaKQ5YOfbx363jzF97tCP-iB6jE-yg?usp=sharing

- National Grid Helicopter Patrols

National Grid helicopter to patrol B154N and C155N transmission lines.
National Grid will be performing a visual patrol of their B154N and C155N transmission lines, which run approximately 44 miles from Salem to Ward Hill. This work is expected to take approximately 2-3 weeks to complete. The helicopter being used is a Gray MD500 Tail # N735CB. Tail markings/colors and maps of the lines are depicted here.

- The Town of North Andover is Able to Accept Online Donations

Online donations can be made to the following Town organizations and initiatives that help support those in need and serve our community.

Elderly and Disabled Tax Fund
Festival Committee Donations
Library Municipal Donations
Senior Center Donation Fund
Veterans
Support the Troops
Veterans Donation Fund
Youth & Rec Donation Fund

These donations go directly to the Town of North Andover. If you are looking to donate to the Joseph N. Hermann Youth Center, Inc., The Friends of the Senior Center, the Stevens Memorial Library Foundation, the Board of Trustees of Stevens Memorial Library, or The Friends of the Stevens Memorial Library, please contact those groups directly.

Please visit the Town of North Andover - Donations Online Payment Center at northandoverma.gov/donations.

- North Andover Maintains AAA Bond Rating

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.

- 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

- Upcoming Trash Schedule

Reminder: Collection is delayed one day for the remainder of the week.

- 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.

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:

- 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.

- 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 14

6:00PM GLTS District School Committee
7:00PM Finance Committee

Thursday, October 16

7:30AM Youth & Recreation Council Meeting

11:00AM Merrimack Valley Planning Commission

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