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Coming up: Moody Monster Storytime on the North Andover Patch calendar

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Cheers North Andover! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • Major lacrosse facility and mixed-use project face key board decisions
  • North Andover mourns the passing of veterinarian Dr. Atwood
  • North Andover native helps cover Bruins goalie’s Olympic call-up

Also on today's calendar: Moody Monster Storytime and 6 more events.

Find out what's happening in North Andoverfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

Today's riddle: I got fired from the M&M factory. 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

Find out what's happening in North Andoverfor free with the latest updates from Patch.

  • Saturday: Sun and some clouds, with a high of 31 and low of 21 degrees.
  • Sunday: Rather cloudy, temps: high: 30, low: 7. ⛄️ Brr!
  • Monday: Partly sunny and very cold, with a high of 21 and low of 18 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Lacrosse Facility, Mixed-Use Project On North Andover Board's Agenda (patch.com) — North Andover residents will see key development decisions on the Planning Board’s agenda next Tuesday, including bond releases tied to the Homegrown Lacrosse facility at Lawrence Municipal Airport off Sutton Street. The board will also continue a public hearing on a major mixed-use proposal at 1591 Osgood Street, featuring retail, self-storage, and 38 residential units with parking.
   

• In Memory – January 1, 2026 (avma.org) — North Andover is remembering Dr. Atwood, a 90-year-old veterinarian and Marine Corps veteran who lived in town and passed away in June 2025. A broader memorial list also honors several other veterinarians nationwide, highlighting their long careers, academic contributions, and surviving families.
   

• Jeremy Swayman officially named to Team USA for Olympics (985thesportshub.com) — North Andover gets a small shoutout as local native Matt Dolloff helps cover big news for Bruins fans: goalie Jeremy Swayman has officially made Team USA’s roster for the 2026 Winter Olympics. The piece highlights Swayman’s stellar international play, his recent strong outing against Edmonton, and what’s next on the Bruins’ schedule.
   

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🗓 Events Nearby

    Saturday January 3
  • Local Children's Book Authors Fair
    Great Hall Nevins Library , 305 Broadway , Methuen
    10:00 am
  • Paws & Tales
    Activity Room Memorial Hall Library -
    3:30 pm
    • Sunday January 4
  • Sunday Concert: Yufang Chen, Yu-Ting Lin and Yuching Fass
    Memorial Hall Library -
    2:30 pm
    • Monday January 5
  • Dungeons & Dragons for Kids
    Activity Room Memorial Hall Library -
    4:30 pm

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  • Kimco Facility Services, LLC posted a job opening for Warehouse Janitorial Associate in North Andover. Apply here.
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🗞 Nearby News

Boxford

  • Vicor (NASDAQ:VICR) Shares Up 7.5% - What's Next? (marketbeat.com)
  • Covenant Health says May data breach impacted nearly 478,000 patients (bleepingcomputer.com)
  • Commonwealth Motors Christmas Classic: Martin, Andover girls storm into title game (andovertownsman.com)

Haverhill

  • Haverhill's Calvary Baptist Church Honors Martin Luther King Jr. at Jan. 17 Celebration (whav.net)
  • Tradition On Track to Return to Haverhill Elected Leadership During Monday's Inauguration (whav.net)

Wilmington

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: I kept throwing out all the W’s.
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