North Andover Newsbrief, Week of November 10, 2025

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- Jasmine-Willows Sewer Pump Station Rehabilitation Project – Route 114

Starting today, November 10, 2025, work has begun on the Jasmine-Willows Sewer Pump Station Rehabilitation project located near 740 Turnpike Street (Route 114). This work is expected to continue throughout the wintertime and delays should be anticipated if traveling in this area. One lane per direction will be open at all times throughout construction. Access to all nearby businesses will also be maintained throughout construction. We appreciate your patience during this project. For any questions, please do not hesitate to reach out to the engineering department.

- Stevens Street Culvert Rehabilitation Project – Completed

We wanted to let the public know that the Stevens Street Culvert Rehabilitation Project has been completed as of Friday November 7, 2025 and the roadway surface has been restored and paint markings installed. The roadway has been reopened for use. We appreciate the public's patience during this project and road closure.

- Snow Emergency Regulation

Click here to read the Snow Emergency Regulation, Effective December 1, 2025

- 2026 Election Calendar

Click here to view the 2026 Election Calendar

- Reminder: Signs are not permitted on Public Property

Signs are not allowed on public property without permission

(i.e. Town Commons and Patriot Park)

- Stevens Memorial Library Public Bathroom Renovation

Learn about the bathroom renovation here - https://stevensmemlib.libguides.com/publicbathrooms

- North Andover Food Assistance Resources

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

This week's - Weekly Food Drive

Saturday, November 15, 2025

9 am - 11 am

North Andover Senior Center

Sponsored by Representative Ramos

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

jphi...@northandoverma.gov to sponsor a week.

Take and Leave Bins - Leave what you can, take what you need. There are 4 Take and Leave Food Bin locations in town, none of which require registration or interaction with staff. The Police Department is open 24hrs, Senior Center has a tote outside on the bench by the front door, Town Hall has shelves to the left in the front lobby, and Historical Society by the common has a tote outside the front door.

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

To plan your trip, visit mevatransit.com

Food Resource Guides

Peoples Food Pantry Calendar - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1_HjX7VKqP0-Ogzi-zWvIWjedl5ZAOquq/view

North Andover Elder Services Local Food Sources Guide - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1X9dEU8gYl0b_2oQfPkypE_KLlT3bpSoQ/view
The Greater Boston Food Bank Mobile Market in partnership with the YMCA - https://drive.google.com/file/d/1QYG0MDeJ54mkT3vDJZOFIQKZcqXJk97b/view

Additional Information

Care Solace: https://caresolace.com/site/ma-northandover. 24/7/365 Mental Health and Social Service Care Coordination Service for Town of North Andover
If you are in need of food, housing, or affordable medical and dental care, Care Solace can help you connect to resources and provide eligibility information.
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

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

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 cpce...@northandoverma.gov.

- Municibid Auction Item

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

Piano

More information can be found at https://municibid.com/Browse?Seller=NorthAndover

- Veterans Day

- Holiday Reminder:

Town Buildings, with the exception of Public Safety, will be closed on Tuesday, November 11, 2025.

- Upcoming Trash Schedule

There will be no trash and recycling collection on Tuesday, November 11, 2025. Collection will be delayed one day for the remainder of the week.

Employment Opportunities:

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

Assistant Library Director - Click here to learn more
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:

- Tax Classification Hearing

TOWN OF NORTH ANDOVER
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
PROPERTY CLASSIFICATION
In accordance with Chapter 40, Section 56, and other applicable provisions of the Massachusetts General Laws, notice is hereby given that the Select Board has scheduled a Public Hearing in the 2nd Floor Meeting Room at the North Andover Town Hall, 120 Main Street, North Andover, MA 01845 for Monday, November 17, 2025 at 7:00 p.m. regarding real estate classification.

The Board of Assessors will ask the Select Board to select a residential factor to determine the percentages of the tax burden borne by each class of properties in the Town for Fiscal Year 2026. Any person having questions regarding the public hearing should contact the office of the Town Manager at 978-688-9510.

- Green Team Recycling Drive, November 16th

- North Andover Police Department Cram-A-Cruiser Food Drive
Help the North Andover Police Department Cram their Cruisers with non-perishable food items and personal care items to benefit the Merrimack Valley YMCA Food Program.

Members of the North Andover Police Department will be at North Andover Market Basket, 350 Winthrop Ave, on Saturdays, December 6, 13, and 20th from 9:00am - Noon to collect donations.

- North Andover Fire Department Toy Drive

This season, let's come together to spread joy and hope to the children in our community! The NAFD Toy Drive is collecting new, unwrapped toys for kids of all ages, because every child deserves to feel the magic of the holidays.

🗓️ Collection Dates: The Saturday, November 22 through Saturday, December 13

📍 Drop-Off Location:

North Andover Fire Station 1

795 Chickering Rd.

North Andover, MA 01845

Every donation, no matter how big or small, can bring a smile that lasts all year. Together, we can make sure this holiday season will shine brighter for every child!

- 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.

- 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

Monday, November 10

Master Plan Implementation Meeting

Wednesday, November 12

Revenue and Fixed Cost Committee
Conservation Commission

Thursday, November 13

Affordable Housing Trust
Essex County Commission on the Status of Women
Community Preservation Committee Meeting

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