🌱 Patch AM: How Merrimack’s new dorms will reshape life along Andover Street

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In today's newsletter:

• How Merrimack's new dorms will reshape life along Andover Street
• What's happening at Smolak Farms' fall festivals this apple season?

Also on today's calendar: Fall Open House and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: What did the fish say when she hit a wall? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

• Monday: A shower in the a.m.; breezy, with a high of 74 and low of 46 degrees.
• Tuesday: Becoming cloudy, temps: high: 70, low: 53.
• Wednesday: Pleasant with some sun, with a high of 78 and low of 60 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Hot Property: Merrimack College's New Dorms (bankerandtradesman.com) — New Shawsheen and Essex residence halls on Andover Street in North Andover add 537 student beds and 12,600 square feet of academic space for Merrimack College. Built through a public‑private partnership using tax‑exempt bonds, the project brings modern traditional and apartment‑style student housing that will noticeably increase campus density and activity in the surrounding neighborhood.
   

• Pick your own apples this fall at these 11 Massachusetts orchards (capecodtimes.com) — Smolak Farms in North Andover is gearing up for weekend fall festivals in September and October, featuring hayrides, face painting, live music, and plenty of apple picking. The roundup also spotlights 10 other Massachusetts orchards, with details on hours, prices, and extra attractions so you can plan a full season of pick‑your‑own adventures around the state.
   

📸 Around North Andover

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🗓 Upcoming Events in North Andover

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★ Featured events ★

Saturday September 19
• Fall Open House →
  The Village Studio Gift Shop, 43 High St, North Andover
  10:00 am
• Free Concert - An evening of "Neo Baroque" music with Brandenburg & Beyond →
  80 Main St, Topsfield
  7:00 pm
• Anthony Gomes – Praise Out Loud 2026 Tour →
  Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis St, Beverly
  8:00 pm
Saturday October 10
• Prince of Darkness – The Ultimate Ozzy Experience →
  Larcom Theatre, 13 Wallis St, Beverly
  8:00 pm

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Other local events

Saturday September 19
• Ouija: Origin of Evil (PG13) →
  800 Massachusetts Ave, North Andover
  7:00 pm
• Singer-songwriter, Will Hoge, coming to Crossroads Sept. 19 →
  190 Academy Rd, North Andover
  9:00 pm
Wednesday September 23
• Ballet Magnificat! Performs Anchored: The Pilgrim Story →
  J. Everett Collins Center for the Performing Arts, 100 Shawsheen Rd, Andover
  7:00 pm
Thursday September 24
• North Andover Music Association Painting With A Purpose →
  Painting with a Twist, 10 High St, North Andover
  6:00 pm
Friday September 25
• Movie Roulette: Dark Disney →
  800 Massachusetts Ave, North Andover
  7:00 pm
Saturday September 26
• TITLE North Andover's 13th Anniversary Open House →
  TITLE Boxing Club North Andover, North Andover
  9:00 am
• Gut Health/ Brain Health →
  Body & Brain Yoga Tai Chi, 290 Merrimack St, Lawrence
  1:30 pm
• Ana Popovic with Danielle Miraglia →
  The Cut - Stage • Studio • Restaurant • Bar, 177 Main St, Gloucester
  8:00 pm

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💬 Chatter

What your neighbors are talking about on social media

• My adult son lost his black backpack with his wallet inside.
  I don't think there is anything in it with his address on it. He may have lost it near the NAMS. If you find it please DM me. Thanks (Nextdoor Library District)

• Burger King (Carrols) posted a job opening for Team Member in North Andover. Apply here.
• Chili's Grill & Bar posted a job opening for Food Runner - Andover Chili's in Andover. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near North Andover here.

🗞 Nearby News

Boxford

• Why the Bruins Not Signing Chris Kreider Was the Right Decision (blackngoldhockey.com)

Andover

• Greystar, Merrimack College Open Shawsheen and Essex Residence Halls in North Andover (cremarketbeat.com)
• Touch, smell, explore: New Andover sensory garden designed for all abilities (boston25news.com)
• Vicor Stock Jumps After Acquiring New Fab Manufacturing Facilities (tikr.com)

Lawrence

• Charting a New Course: Ellen Minzner Takes Over as Merrimack's Director of Rowing (merrimacknewspaper.com)

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-- The Patch AM Team

P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Dam! (Thank you George G. for sending it in!)
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