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Health Department expands response to rats
North Andover Health Department expands trapping and inspections amid rising rodent complaints. Also in today's brief (3 items): Health Department expands response to rat complaints; Lake Cochichewick boat racks close for the season; Town posts 2026 fall leaf pickup program.
North Andover on Fri, Oct 9
- Health Department expands response to rat complaints. North Andover Patch reported the Health Department is widening its response to rodent complaints, using traps, neighbor notification letters and targeted assessments in affected areas.North Andover Patch
- Lake Cochichewick boat racks close for the season. The town says all boats stored at the North Station and Hatch racks on Lake Cochichewick must be removed by November 1, 2026.Town of North Andover
- Town posts 2026 fall leaf pickup program. The town posted notice of its 2026 fall leaf pickup program; residents should check the town's posting for this year's collection schedule and guidelines.Town of North Andover
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