Thursday: Humid; a p.m. t-storm or two, with a high of 76 and low of 63 degrees.
Friday: Periods of sun; less humid, temps: high: 82, low: 60.
Saturday: Not as warm with a shower, with a high of 72 and low of 54 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• North Andover Bans Non-Essential Outdoor Water Use (patch.com) — North Andover residents are now barred from most outdoor water uses after low levels at Lake Cochichewick triggered a townwide restriction. Lawn irrigation systems, car washing, and pool filling are all prohibited until the reservoir returns to normal, so homeowners and businesses should plan for an indefinite period of tighter water conservation.
• Merrimack College Opens Two New Dormitories Using Novel Financing (whav.net subscription) — Merrimack College has added two new dorms on its North Andover campus, creating 540 additional beds for students and easing local housing pressure. The $98 million project uses an unusual lease-financing structure, with ownership transferring to the college after a multi-decade term, and was designed by North Andover-based firm Cube-3.
Want to see your business here? Click here to connect with local customers.
💬 Chatter
What your neighbors are talking about on social media
Trinitarian Congregational Church's (TCC) "Spirit Sunday" Service Engages Mind, Faith, and Spirit —Wendy Bulawa Agudelo Read on Patch
Best Places to Live in Essex County: How North Andover Fits —Justin Blankenship Read on Patch
Kentucky Fried Chicken posted a job opening for Team Member in Lawrence. Apply here.
UniFirst Corporation posted a job opening for IT Internal Auditor in Wilmington. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Andover here.
🗞 Nearby News
Boxford
Local displays aim to reduce stigma, start conversations about substance use disorder (thelocalnews.news)
Unpacking What the Class of 2030 Brought to Campus · Babson Thought & Action (babson.edu)
Primary Election Day Focus on Regional Races; Most Local Races Uncontested (whav.net)
Andover
Ransomware Group Claims Andover As Victim Following Cyberattack (andovermanews.com)
Koh Could Become Andover's First Congressman In More Than 50 Years (andovermanews.com)
Tewksbury
Tewksbury Police Seek To ID Woman In Package Theft (patch.com)
Ok North Andover! So now you're in the loop about what's happening today. Thanks for reading, and see you in your inbox next time! Oh -- and if you like what you're reading, invite a friend to Patch AM!
-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: A shirt (Thank you Dianna H. for sending it in!) Got a good riddle for PatchAM? Submit it here!