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Town Manager Review, Utility Hearings Tonight

August 10, 2026

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Select Board to Review Town Manager, Hold Utility Hearings

The Select Board meets Monday at 6:30 p.m. at Town Offices to conduct the Town Manager's annual performance review and vote on the state primary warrant. Public hearings include a National Grid and Verizon pole application on Wildwood Road, flammable storage licenses for three sites, and a second reading on AT&T's request to install nine small cell wireless facilities in southern Andover. The board will also hear a Highway/Garage road commissioner's report and continue discussing the economy section of the Town Plan.

Town of Andover

Truck Storytime with Andover DPW at Library Today

Memorial Hall Library hosts a truck storytime for ages 0-5 and caregivers with the Andover DPW at 5 Campanelli Drive on Monday, Aug. 10, from 10:00-10:30 a.m.

Memorial Hall Library (via Burbio)

Teen Room Craft: Felt Fruit Bookmarks Monday Afternoon

Memorial Hall Library's Teen Room offers a drop-in felt fruit bookmarks craft on Monday, Aug. 10, from 3:00-5:00 p.m.

Memorial Hall Library (via Burbio)

Birdies 2 Benefit Charity Golf Tournament Returns to Andover

PGA Professionals play 54 holes at Andover Country Club on Monday, Aug. 10 for the 6th Annual Birdies 2 Benefit fundraiser supporting several New England charities.

New England PGA

YMCA 'On Course for a Cause' Golf Tournament Benefits Camp Scholarships

Golfers play an 18-hole tournament at Indian Ridge Country Club on Monday, Aug. 10 to support the Merrimack Valley YMCA's summer camp scholarships.

Merrimack Valley YMCA

Andover Recreation Kicks Off 'Out of This World' Jr. Discovery Week

Week 9 of the Jr. Discovery summer program, themed 'Out of This World Week,' launched Monday, Aug. 10, with themed activities for children.

Andover Recreation & Youth Services

Andover Seeks Residents For Board, Committee Vacancies

The Town of Andover announced Aug. 6 it is seeking applicants for open volunteer positions, including the Green Advisory Board, the Council on Aging, and the Commission on Disability.

Andover Patch

Andover Tracks Rise In Spotted Lanternfly Sightings

Andover Conservation announced Aug. 7 it is monitoring and mapping a rise in local spotted lanternfly populations and urges residents to report sightings via the town's online portal.

Andover Patch

July Food Inspection Reports Posted for Andover Eateries

Andover News published its roundup of July Health Division food inspections at restaurants, stores, schools, and other food-service establishments in town.

Andover News

Andover Building Permits Up 16.4%, but New Housing Still Lags

Andover issued 939 building permits in the first half of 2026, a 16.4% increase over last year, with most construction value coming from renovations rather than new housing, according to an Andover News analysis.

Andover News

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