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IMAGE GALLERY: National Night Out

North Andover's community gathers to celebrate NNO. Lots of fun, food, and smiles.

Even the threat of thunderstorms didn't stop North Andover from coming out.

And what a great night to be out, to meet and greet and just say hi to friends. Small businesses of North Andover took front row and lined up on the track of Hayes Memorial Stadium at giving out free samples of their businesses.

The North Andover Police and Fire departments entertained lots and lots of little ones -- teaching children how to spray a fire hose, letting kids sit in a real police car, and giving fast rides on ATVs with the lights and sirens (which was a big hit).

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If you missed it this year, mark your calander for next year.

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