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September 29, 2026

LR) Larry and Chris Allen attend a North Andover High School football game to cheer on the team and the band in 2010. Allen's three children were involved in both school athletics and band.
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Coffee with Meg: Chris Allen

Megan O'NeillSeptember 29, 2026September 29, 20260

In the first Coffee with Meg, Megan O’Neill sits down with Chris Allen to explore four decades of service to North Andover—from saving school music programs to helping launch the farmers market—and the neighbors who showed up when she needed them.

Greater Lawrence Community Action Council Inc
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Nonprofit Offers North Andover Access to Affordable Childcare

North Andover Life TeamSeptember 29, 2026September 29, 20260

North Andover families can access affordable childcare and early education through the Greater Lawrence Community Action Council. Head Start and the Perrault Childcare Center offer programs for eligible families, with seats currently available.

Map of MeVa bus route to North Andover Youth Center.
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Free Bus Route to Youth Center

North Andover Life TeamSeptember 29, 2026September 29, 20260

MeVa’s free service helps North Andover Middle School students reach the Youth Center after school. A partnership with the town provides designated trips that now carry between 35 and 60 students each school day.

Poster art for NECC Theater’s production of “Steel Magnolias,” created by Nicole Dean.
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NECC Theater Brings “Steel Magnolias” to Haverhill Stage

North Andover Life TeamSeptember 29, 2026September 29, 20260

NECC Theater brings “Steel Magnolias” to Haverhill October 15–18. Directed by Brianne Beatrice, the production celebrates friendship, resilience and the bonds among Southern women.

Finance committee members sworn in in North Andover
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Moderator Swears In Three Residents to Finance Committee

North Andover Life TeamSeptember 29, 2026September 30, 20260

Town Moderator appointed Justin Dovidio and reappointed Regina Kean and Michelle Nadeau to its Finance Committee.

The gravestone of Timothy Swan, one of the "afflicted" accusers residing in Andover in 1692.
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North Andover and the Salem Witch Trials

Mary Jo ShaferSeptember 29, 2026September 29, 20260

More than 45 locals were accused during the Salem Witch Trials of 1692. Mary Jo Shafer explores North Andover’s connection to the hysteria, the residents who resisted it and the lessons their stories offer today.

Mark Bohrer speaks in August at Picnic & Poetry
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When North Andover’s History Becomes Poetry

North Andover Life TeamSeptember 29, 2026September 29, 20260

Inspired by the old Bradstreet School, Mark Bohrer’s poetry connects personal memories with North Andover’s literary heritage. That tradition continues with Picnic & Poetry on the Common, where residents gather to share food and verse.

Hikers of all ages join FONAT for a Sunday group hike at Weir Hill and Osgood Hill on August 2.
  • Community

Explore 70 Miles of Trails Right Here in Town

Lisa RobertsSeptember 29, 2026September 29, 20260

Explore North Andover’s more than 70 miles of hiking trails and meet the volunteers who keep them open. Friends of North Andover Trails offers monthly group hikes, trail maps and a guidebook to help you discover the outdoors.

Teal pumpkin for Halloween
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Halloween Looks Different for Every Family

Lauren SteadmanSeptember 29, 2026September 29, 20260

Halloween traditions can present barriers for children with disabilities. This article shares simple ways neighbors can make trick-or-treating more welcoming for every family.

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