North Andover (MA) Select Board - August 17, 2026

The North Andover (MA) Select Board meeting on August 17, 2026, included several procurement and community-related discussions. Key procurement-related items included approval of a request from the Friends of Memorial Park to donate and plant one tree and ten shrubs at Patriots Memorial Park, with the Department of Public Works handling an additional tree. The board also discussed the donation and installation of two benches at the park, deciding to defer approval pending a review of the town's asset naming policy and bench donation procedures to ensure consistency and maintenance standards. Additionally, the board approved a request from Green Apple Cafe for three 90-minute parking spaces on Water Street, with further review planned to ensure compliance with signage and safety standards. The meeting also covered the appointment of Nancy Sorrow to the Kiter School Building Committee and approval of entertainment and alcohol licenses for local businesses. Other topics included acceptance of donations and grants, updates on strategic plans for police, fire, and public works departments, and ongoing infrastructure projects. No contract awards or capital improvement project bids were finalized during this session, but the board indicated ongoing procurement activity related to the airport's bid process would be addressed in future meetings.