Andover, MA: snow rules, trash delays and events

Our guides about Andover

Local

Overnight Parking Bans: Rules for 42 Towns

Eighteen of 42 Boston-area towns ban overnight street parking on a schedule; eighteen act only when a storm is declared. Find yours, with fines.

Melrose, Malden · 7 min read

Eat & Drink

Thanksgiving Pie Orders North of Boston, 2026

Pie pre-order deadlines run Nov. 17 to 22 at North Shore and Cape Ann bakeries and farms. Pickup days, prices and the charity pie, sorted by date.

Salem, Ipswich · 6 min read

Local

Christmas Tree Pickup by Town: Dates and Drop-Offs

Curbside tree pickup dates for Greater Boston towns, A to Z: 2027 dates where posted, last year's schedule where not, and drop-off spots.

Andover, Beverly · 6 min read

Winter parking and snow rules in Andover

Standing rule. No parking on any street 1 a.m. to 6 a.m. from Dec 1 to Apr 1; the Police Chief can suspend it with Select Board approval. Towed at owner's expense plus any fine. General Bylaws Art. XII s.31 (archived copy) ↗

Snow emergencies. Police Chief can declare a Snow Emergency Parking Ban on all town streets and lots. No parking 9 p.m. to 6 a.m. (may be extended); the town's Winter Tips say any time. Ticketed and towed. Traffic Rules & Regulations (Oct 2026) ↗

Towing. Cars in violation are ticketed and towed at the owner's expense on the Police Chief's order; cars blocking plows may be towed too. No tow company, lot or fee is published.

Alerts. Check for a snow emergency on Comcast 22 or FIOS 45, andoverma.gov, the Public Safety page, Andover Storm Center, Andover DPW social media, or call 978-623-8800. CodeRED is for emergency phone alerts. CodeRED signup ↗

Public works: Municipal Services, Highway Division, 978-623-8800. Rules as of November 8, 2026; confirm with the town before relying on them.

Holiday trash and recycling in Andover

Thanksgiving. FY27 guide lists Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day as holidays after which collections are one day later. No leaf collection the week of Thanksgiving. Call 978-623-8701 for delay alerts. Source ↗

Christmas. FY27 guide lists Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day as holidays after which collections are one day later. No leaf collection the week of Thanksgiving. Call 978-623-8701 for delay alerts. Source ↗

New Year's. FY27 guide lists Thanksgiving Day, Christmas Day and New Year's Day as holidays after which collections are one day later. No leaf collection the week of Thanksgiving. Call 978-623-8701 for delay alerts. Source ↗

Collection by Republic Services. Town contract; Republic 800-442-9006; DPW 978‑623‑8701

Christmas trees. Curbside tree collection Jan 4-15, 2027 on your regular day. Natural trees only, no decorations, one per household per week; over 7 ft cut in half. Source ↗

Events in Andover

No confirmed 2026 events in Andover yet. These are the next confirmed events around Greater Boston, and the full list has filters.