Special Olympian, Labor Day Prep, Vigil: Weekly Top Stories

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First, today's weather:

Rain overnight. High: 76 Low: 65.

Here are the top stories in North Andover today:

1. Ballot Measure Filed By North Andover Man Would Ban Gas Limits (North Andover Patch)
2. Labor Day 2021 Travel: Tips For Getting Out Of North Andover (North Andover Patch)
3. Billerica Man Arrested On 7th OUI Offense (CBS Boston)
4. Frenchman's Reserve townhouse overlooks Andover Country Club fairway (Wicked Local)
5. North Andover Special Olympian Signed To NE Revs Unified Team (North Andover Patch)
6. Vigil Planned Tuesday Night For Lawrence Marine Johanny Rosario (North Andover Patch)
7. Town Of North Andover: Conservation Commission Agenda For Wednesday September 8, 2021 (Press Release Desk)
8. Stop & Shop, Market Basket: Grocery Stores Open On Labor Day (North Andover Patch)
9. Methuen man charged with punching boss at Newburyport construction site (Eagle-Tribune)
10. North Andover Pumpkin Field Guide 2021 (North Andover Patch)

North Andover Patch Notebook

• North Andover Police Department: "Chief Chuck Gray and the members of the NAPD would like to join the Lawrence Police Department MA and the city of lawrence in this tragic moment. We would like offer our condolences to the family of Sgt Johanny Rosario. May she rest in p..." (Facebook)
• Merrimack College: "Happy first day of classes Warriors! Whether it's your first year or your last here at Merrimack, we're wishing you all the best in the upcoming Fall semester." (Facebook)
• North Andover Youth Center: "Happy first day of school to everyone starting today, and we can’t wait to open on 9/13!" (Instagram)
• Northern Essex Registry of Deeds: "North Andover trash day delayed due to holiday!" (Facebook)
• North Andover, MA Town Offices: "Conservation Commission Meeting Agenda 09.08.21 https://northandoverma.news/2021/09/03/conservation-commission-agenda-for-wednesday-september-8-2021/" (Facebook)
• Northern Essex Registry of Deeds: "Head to celebrate Andover's 375th at their end of summer event! Details below." (Facebook)

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