Andover and North Andover, MA Community Information
Andover
A large expanding town that includes the well known Phillips Academy, it is easy to find lots of fun things to do in Andover. The town of Andover is located in Essex County in the northeastern part of Massachusetts, approximately 23 miles north of Boston. Located on the banks of the Merrimack River, Andover is bordered on the north by the cities of Lawrence and Methuen, on the east by the town of North Andover, on the south by the towns of North Reading and Wilmington, and on the west by the towns of Tewksbury and Dracut. Andover has approximately 32 square miles of land area, and 223 miles of roadways.
North Andover
The Town of North Andover is located in Essex County, approximately 24 miles north of Boston. The Town lies along the banks of the Merrimack River and is surrounded by the Towns of Methuen, Haverhill, Boxford, Andover, Middleton, North Reading and the City of Lawrence. Although the town contains several industrial parks, the Town has retained a rural character and contains over 3,000 acres of preserved open space. North Andover is served by interstate Route 495, Route 125, Route 133 and Route 144. Lawrence Municipal Airport is also located within the Town. North Andover is a thriving community with an excellent school system, efficient services and a strong commitment to its citizens.
