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🌱 Patch AM: North Andover Issues Emergency Water Ban For 'Foreseeable Future'

And check out Fall Open House on the North Andover Patch calendar

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Hey there, North Andover! Let's get started with what's happening in and around town. Read on and stay in the loop. ☕️️

In today's newsletter:

  • North Andover halts all outdoor water use indefinitely
  • How a North Andover inventor is turning boats into floating power plants
  • What makes Smolak Farms a must-visit North Andover fall getaway?

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

Today's riddle: What is the difference between black eyed peas and chick peas? 🤔 (Answer below!)

Weather forecast:

  • Wednesday: Pleasant with some sun, with a high of 78 and low of 62 degrees.
  • Thursday: A shower in the afternoon, temps: high: 76, low: 66.
  • Friday: Mostly sunny and less humid, with a high of 78 and low of 48 degrees.

📰 News we're reading

1. North Andover Issues Emergency Water Ban For 'Foreseeable Future' (patch.com) — North Andover residents are now under an emergency water ban after low levels in Lake Cochichewick forced the town to halt all outdoor water use. Lawn irrigation systems, car washing, and pool filling are all prohibited for the foreseeable future, until the lake returns to normal levels. Neighbors should prepare for ongoing restrictions and conserve water indoors where possible.
   

2. Solar-powered boats built in New England could change the future of boating (boston25news.com) — A North Andover inventor, James Worden, is building solar-powered boats whose design and marketing operations are based right in town, aiming to cut noise, fumes, and fuel costs on New England waterways. His company's vessels can even send excess solar power back to the grid, positioning North Andover as a quiet hub in the push for cleaner marine transportation.
   

3. 9 Fall Harvest Festivals In Massachusetts That Belong On Your Bucket List (takingthekids.com) — Smolak Farms in North Andover is highlighted as a top fall destination, with apple picking, hayrides, live music, and a daily farm stand and animal playground at 315 S Bradford Street. The broader roundup also points you to other harvest festivals and orchards across Massachusetts, but emphasizes how North Andover's long-running farm blends historic charm with family-friendly activities and fresh local food.
   

4. River Hawks Post Second Shutout of Season, Best Merrimack 1-0 (goriverhawks.com) — A men's college soccer rivalry match in North Andover ended with UMass Lowell edging Merrimack 1–0 on Tuesday night, thanks to a second-half header by junior Justin Godbout-Garon. The River Hawks controlled possession, outshot the Warriors, and secured their second shutout of the season behind strong goalkeeping from Moritz Aé, then turned their focus to Friday's home non-conference finale.
   

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P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Black eyed peas can sing us a song but chick peas can only hummus one. (Thank you Bev H. for sending it in!)
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