Town settles fired youth director's suit for $225K

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Andover Settles Fired Youth Director's Lawsuit for $225,000

Andover finalized a $225,000 settlement on August 4 to resolve former Youth Services Director William Fahey's wrongful termination lawsuit. The town says the payment is fully covered by its insurance. The case had been pending in Essex Superior Court in Salem, where a jury trial had been scheduled to begin July 27 before the settlement was reached.

Andover Ledger

Andover Town Offices Second Floor Reopens After Renovation

Renovations to the second floor of Andover's Town Offices at 36 Bartlet Street finished August 5, allowing the Town Clerk, HR, Assessor, Treasurer/Collector, and Legal Department to return from Old Town Hall to their permanent offices.

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Andover Wins $108K State Grant for Energy Upgrades at Town Garage

The Healey-Driscoll administration awarded Andover a $108,628 Green Communities grant on August 4 for energy upgrades, including a rooftop heat pump, at the Facilities Department Garage on Red Spring Road.

Andover News

Jr. Celtics Basketball Camp Wraps Up Today at Phillips Academy

A week-long youth basketball camp presented by New Balance and the Jr. Celtics Academy concludes today, August 7, at Phillips Academy in Andover.

Town of Andover

Electronics and Appliance Recycling Day Set for Saturday

Residents can drop off electronics, large appliances, and old bicycles for recycling Saturday, August 8, from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. in the Saint Augustine parking lot.

Town of Andover

Longtime Andover Couple Celebrates 65th Anniversary with Vow Renewal

Stone Hill at Andover residents Bobbie and Paul Curley renewed their wedding vows on August 4 to mark 65 years of marriage, surrounded by family and friends.

Andover News

Route 114 Construction Continues to Cause Weekday Delays

Excavation and utility work for a new shared-use path on Route 114 between the Andover Bypass and Willow Street, underway since July 27, is expected to cause weekday traffic delays through August.

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Merrimack Valley Renewal Fund Launches Small Business Energy Program

The new MVRF Small Business Program, announced August 3, offers energy efficiency and weatherization funding for eligible businesses and nonprofits in Andover, North Andover, and Lawrence.

North Andover News

Public Safety Calls Included Cemetery Injury and Bike Crash

Wednesday's Andover public safety responses included a worker seriously injured at West Parish Cemetery, a bicyclist taken to Lawrence General Hospital, and a moped pursuit that police ended on I-93 for safety.

Andover News

VOH Youth Opens 'Hadestown' Tonight

Voices of Hope Youth presents 'Hadestown' at its Andover studio starting tonight, August 7 at 7 p.m., with additional shows Saturday and Sunday.

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Andover High's Dan Guinee Named USA Lacrosse All-American

Andover High junior midfielder Dan Guinee earned USA Lacrosse All-American honors on August 6 after a high school career with 140 goals and 140 assists.

Andover Ledger