Man Killed by Train at Essex Street Crossing

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Man Killed by Train at Andover's Essex Street Crossing

A man was struck and killed by a train shortly before 4:30 p.m. Friday at the Essex Street railroad crossing near Andover Station on the MBTA's Haverhill Line. Transit Police said he entered the right-of-way as a train approached; his identity had not been released as of Friday evening and the investigation continues. Andover police, firefighters and EMS responded alongside Transit Police, with North Andover providing mutual aid, at a crossing town officials have been working to make safer.

Andover News

Concerts in the Park Continues Tonight in Andover

Andover Recreation's Concerts in the Park series continues tonight, Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 5:30-7:30 p.m. at the Park at Chestnut and Bartlet streets, with live music, food trucks and family activities.

Town of Andover

Storyteller Todd Goodwin Performs for Kids at Pomps Pond

Storyteller and song-singer Todd Goodwin performed an interactive show for children today, Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 10-11 a.m. at Pomps Pond, 147 Abbot St.

Town of Andover

Phillips Academy Hosts Public Open Skate Tonight

Phillips Academy hosts a public open skate session tonight, Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 6-7:30 p.m. at the Phillips Academy Ice Rinks on S. Main Street.

Andover Patch

Calling Hours Set for Eleanor 'Ellie' Merola

Calling hours for lifelong area resident Eleanor 'Ellie' Merola, who died Aug. 8, are today, Wednesday, Aug. 12, from 4-8 p.m. at Conte Funeral Home in Andover.

The Eagle Tribune

Golf Tournament Raises $220K for Local Charities

PGA professionals from across New England played 54 holes Monday, Aug. 10, at Andover Country Club, raising more than $220,000 for Special Olympics Massachusetts, Boston Children's Hospital and PGA REACH New England.

New England PGA