1968 sewer main blamed for Horn Bridge odor

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Decades-old sewer main tied to Horn Bridge sewage smell

DPW Deputy Director of Operations Jeffrey Crane told the Select Board on Aug. 11 that a 24-inch sewer main installed in 1968 is the root cause of the odor plaguing the Horn Bridge area and Abbot Bridge Drive neighborhood. Sewage passes through a siphon under the Shawsheen River, but trapped air backs up into two connected local lines and escapes into the neighborhood. After a year of fixes — lining about 6,000 feet of main in fall 2025, venting manholes, an air scrubber and an in-line air jumper — the town now plans liquid-phase testing in September.

Andover Ledger

Select Board discusses town planning, road report at Aug. 10 meeting

The Andover Select Board met Aug. 10 at Town Hall, reviewing a highway/road commissioner's report and continuing work on the town's MERP economic plan and Town Plan updates.

The Chester Telegraph

School Committee's Shepley pitches independent voice in state rep bid

In an Aug. 12 letter to the editor, Andover School Committee member Chris Shepley, a Republican candidate for the 18th Essex District House seat, argued the district needs an independent voice.

Andover News

Summer Track Series wraps up season tonight at Shawsheen Track

The Family Summer Track Series holds its final race night tonight, Aug. 13, at 6 p.m. at Shawsheen Track off Balmoral Street, benefiting the Sidney Mae Olson Rainbow Fund.

RunSignup

Bids close today for Sanborn Elementary playground upgrades

The Town of Andover closes bidding today, Aug. 13, at 11 a.m., for the Sanborn Elementary School Playground Improvements project, with proposals opened publicly at Town Offices.

Town of Andover

Obituary: Peter R. Beaven, 82, lifelong Andover resident

Peter R. Beaven, an 82-year-old lifelong Andover resident, died accidentally Aug. 7; his obituary was published Aug. 12.

legacy.com

Library hosts all-abilities game afternoon today

Memorial Hall Library hosts its 'All Abilities: Games!' program today, Aug. 13, from 4 to 5 p.m., inviting adults of all abilities to play UNO, dominoes and BINGO.

Andover SEPAC

Women's Fellowship holds luncheon today at Thai Sweet Basil

First-Calvary Baptist Church's Women's Fellowship gathers today, Aug. 13, at 1 p.m. for a community luncheon at Thai Sweet Basil in Andover.

First-Calvary Baptist Church

Andover Boys' Swimming & Diving ranked 9th in nation

The Andover Boys' Swimming & Diving Team ranked 9th nationally among public and independent high school programs for the 2026 season, earning six All-American awards, per an Aug. 12 announcement.

Andover Athletics

Byrna Technologies names retired general to board

Andover-based Byrna Technologies appointed retired U.S. Army Brig. Gen. Rose Lopez Keravuori to its board of directors Aug. 12, succeeding Emily Rooney.

GlobeNewswire

Stand-alone townhome on Morton Street lists for $625,000

A three-bedroom, two-bath stand-alone townhome at 58 Morton Street #A was listed for sale Aug. 12 at $625,000, steps from downtown.

Coldwell Banker

New Salem Street home lists for $1.74 million

A 5-bedroom, 4-bath, 4,582-square-foot home built in 2022 at 378 Salem Street hit the market Aug. 11, listed at $1,749,000.

WJAS Realty Group

Obituary: Leslie A. (Shaffer) Frost, 87

Longtime Andover resident Leslie A. (Shaffer) Frost died July 20 at age 87; her obituary was published in the Andover Townsman Aug. 13.

Andover Townsman

Tots Fun Zone holds summer reunion today at Old Shawsheen

Andover Recreation's Tots Fun Zone Summer Reunion takes place today, Aug. 13, from 9:30 to 11:30 a.m. at Old Shawsheen, with outdoor and water play for ages 1 to 5.

Andover Recreation & Youth Services