Merrimack’s neighbors in the community of North Andover have also changed over the years.
Andover and Turnpike streets
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Population: approx. 8,000 |
Population: 30,915 |
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20% of land dedicated to farming |
North Andover Farmer’s Market established in 2016 (source) |
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Major industry: textiles (Stevens Mill, Sutton Mills, Davis and Furber) |
Largest businesses: ERGO Group (insurance), Associated Home Care (senior care services) |
Barker’s Farm (est. 1643) is the oldest continually operated business in Massachusetts. (source)
