North Andover brief: Friday, October 2, 2026

First Presbyterian Church property sells for $1.6 million to North Andover congregation

First Presbyterian Church property sells for $1.6 million to North Andover congregation.

First Presbyterian Church property sells for $1.6 million. The Eagle-Tribune reports a North Andover congregation has purchased the former First Presbyterian Church property for $1.6 million, according to the paper's coverage.The Eagle-Tribune
Lane reductions slow traffic near Merrimack College. North Andover Patch reports lane reductions near Merrimack College are backing up traffic along Routes 114 and 125, with police directing drivers to follow posted signs and officers on scene.North Andover Patch
Knights football falls to unbeaten Billerica. The Eagle-Tribune reports North Andover's football team played unbeaten Billerica tough before falling, as both previously undefeated squads met in a showcase matchup.The Eagle-Tribune
Field hockey: North Andover, Methuen play to draw. The Eagle-Tribune's area sports roundup reports North Andover and Methuen played to a scoreless stalemate in field hockey.The Eagle-Tribune

Sat, Oct 3: Brooks School soccer hosts Groton Saturday. MaxPreps lists a conference soccer match Saturday between Brooks School, based in North Andover, and Groton School.MaxPreps
Mon, Oct 5: North Andover freshman girls soccer faces Chelmsford. MaxPreps shows North Andover's freshman girls soccer team playing Chelmsford on Monday, October 5.MaxPreps
Tue, Oct 6: JV soccer: North Andover to play Central Catholic. MaxPreps lists North Andover's junior varsity boys soccer team facing Central Catholic of Lawrence on Tuesday, October 6.MaxPreps
Thu, Oct 8, 6:30 p.m.: School Committee meets Thursday evening. North Andover's School Committee holds its next regular meeting Thursday, October 8, from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m., according to the district calendar.North Andover Public Schools
Thu, Oct 8: Freshman volleyball hosts Beverly at Crozier Gym. North Andover's girls freshman volleyball team hosts Beverly on Thursday, October 8, at Crozier Gym, with coverage streamed on the NFHS Network.NFHS Network
Sun, Oct 18: Brotherhood Breakfast event set for October 18. North Andover Patch's community calendar lists the Brotherhood Breakfast Series event "Whitey and Whitefish," scheduled for Sunday, October 18.North Andover Patch