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$140M federal grant to double-track rail line
August 16, 2026
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Governor Healey announces $140M for Haverhill Line rail upgrades
Gov. Maura Healey announced Aug. 14 that the MBTA won $139.6 million from the Federal Railroad Administration for the Haverhill Double-Track Project, which will add about 6.8 miles of new track between Reading and Andover so trains heading in opposite directions no longer wait for one another. The award covers final design and construction, and includes high-level platforms at four stations — Reading, North Wilmington, Ballardvale and Andover — to improve accessibility. The project also modernizes signals to improve safety at 15 rail crossings.
MBTA
Andover's Lucy Adams featured on US Women's Field Hockey Team
A roster update published Aug. 15, 2026 highlights Andover's Lucy Adams as a member of the U.S. Women's National Field Hockey Team, with 24 career caps.
USA Field Hockey
Rock Voices performs 'Music from the Movies' concert
The Rock Voices community rock choir performs classic movie soundtracks today, Aug. 16, 2026, at 4 p.m. at North Andover Middle School.
Eventbrite
Guided walking tours explore Shawsheen Village history
The Andover Center for History & Culture hosts two 'pay-what-you-like' walking tours today, Aug. 16, 2026, covering the Shawsheen Village West and East neighborhoods.
Andover Center for History & Culture
Jr. Celtics Academy holds final summer camp at Phillips Academy
The Jr. Celtics Academy runs its final co-ed summer basketball camp of the season for ages 7-14 at Phillips Academy in Andover, Aug. 17-21, 2026.
Andover Ledger
Andover Farmers Market marks 20th season Saturdays
The Andover Farmers Market's 20th-anniversary season continues Saturdays, 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., in the lot next to Andover Town Park at 34 Bartlet St., with more than 25 vendors, live music and yoga.
andoverfarmersmarket.com
Retired Andover teacher seeks living kidney donor
Retired Andover High School special education teacher Brian Parker is searching for a living kidney donor, with former colleagues and community members helping spread the word.
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