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And check out Oak and Iron Presents; OAKtoberfest 2026 on the North Andover Patch calendar

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Hi there, North Andover! We've got your morning read ready! Read on to stay connected. ☀️

In today's newsletter:

  • How Merrimack's new dorms could change daily life in North Andover.
  • North Andover runner helps engineer a major collegiate cross country upset.

Also on today's calendar: Oak and Iron Presents; OAKtoberfest 2026 and 9 more events.

Today's riddle: Why did the burglar wear blue gloves? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Cloudy; breezy in the p.m., with a high of 77 and low of 68 degrees.
  • Thursday: Breezy with a stray t-storm, temps: high: 84, low: 57.
  • Friday: Sunny, nice and less humid, with a high of 75 and low of 47 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

• Berkeley Partners Buys 2 Industrial Buildings For $36M: The Boston Deal Sheet (bisnow.com) — Merrimack College has just opened two new residence halls on its North Andover campus, adding 537 student beds that will bring more activity and spending to the area. The Shawsheen and Essex halls, built through a public‑private partnership with developer Greystar, expand on a broader wave of development and financing for housing and commercial projects across Massachusetts.
   

• M-F Athletic National Athletes of the Week (Sept. 8, 2026) (ustfccca.org) — North Andover gets a proud shout-out as junior runner Dylan Cote, listed from North Andover leads Wesleyan (Conn.) to a big upset win at the Little Three cross country championships. He's one of several collegiate standouts nationwide honored as M‑F Athletic National Athletes of the Week for season‑opening performances.
   

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🗞 Nearby News

Andover

  • Sept. 4-7 Public Safety Notebook: Truck Pulls Down Wires, Wrong Uber And Hotel Calls Keep Andover Responders Busy (andovermanews.com)
  • Fewer Andover Students Opt Out Of AHS As Kindergarten Enrollment Grows (andovermanews.com)
  • Boston Public Schools students head back to school as officials emphasize safety, family engagement (wcvb.com)

Lawrence

  • JUST ONE STATION: Security video of crash involving 2 police cruisers in Lawrence - Boston News, Weather, Sports (whdh.com)

Danvers

  • Topsfield Fair Warns Vendors Of Gmail Booking Scam (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: So he wouldn't get caught red handed. (Thank you Vicki B. for sending it in!)
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