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Moulton Refiles Road Safety Bill After Girl's Death
August 9, 2026
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Moulton Reintroduces Road Safety Bill Inspired by Andover Girl's Death
U.S. Rep. Seth Moulton reintroduced the Building Safer Streets Act on Aug. 6, legislation inspired by the 2023 crosswalk death of 5-year-old Sidney Mae Olson in Andover. The bill directs the Federal Highway Administration to update decades-old design rules that have often prioritized vehicle speed over the safety of pedestrians and cyclists, and gives state and local engineers more flexibility in how they design streets. Federal data cited in the announcement shows more than 100 people die in U.S. traffic crashes every day, with pedestrian and cyclist deaths rising.
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Andover Releases Weekly Travel Advisory Ahead of August 10 Roadwork
Andover's weekly travel advisory, released Aug. 7, outlines ongoing construction projects including the Lowell Street water main installation and Burnham Road bridge preservation.
Town of Andover
Free Downtown Movie Night Scheduled Behind Old Town Hall
The Andover Chamber of Commerce will host a free outdoor movie night behind Old Town Hall at 20 Main Street on Tuesday, Aug. 11, from 7 to 9 p.m.
Town of Andover
Jr. Celtics Academy Basketball Camp Begins at Phillips Academy
The Jr. Celtics Academy's five-day co-ed basketball camp for ages 7-14 begins Monday, Aug. 10, at Phillips Academy in Andover.
Town of Andover
Guster Concert Bus Departs Andover Park and Ride
A Rally bus for the Guster on the Ocean concert departs Andover's Dascomb Road Park and Ride today, Sunday, Aug. 9, at 1:10 p.m. for Thompson's Point in Portland, Maine, with overnight return service.
Rally
Addison Gallery Remains Closed for Summer Break
The Addison Gallery of American Art is closed today, Sunday, Aug. 9, as part of its scheduled summer closure through Sept. 8.
Addison Gallery of American Art
Andover Sportsmen's Club Opens Ranges for the Weekend Amid Construction
The Andover Sportsmen's Club reopened its outdoor rifle and pistol ranges for members Aug. 8-9 after temporary closures for construction of a new 250-yard range.
Andover Sportsmen's Club
Memorial Hall Library Rallies Readers to Hit One Million Minute Goal
Memorial Hall Library is urging Andover residents to help reach its Summer Reading Challenge goal of one million logged minutes by Saturday, Aug. 15.
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