Cyberattack caused four-day network outage

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Cyberattack confirmed after town, school network outage

Town Manager Andrew Flanagan confirmed on Aug. 22 that a cyberattack shut down Andover's municipal and school computer networks for four days, delaying teacher assignments to families just before the school year and cutting off online bill payments. The attack was first detected Aug. 13, and the town initially described the disruption only as a temporary internet connectivity issue. It is the second cybersecurity incident to hit Andover in less than a year, and an investigation into whether town or school data was accessed or stolen remains open.

Andover Ledger

Planning Board holds virtual meeting Tuesday night

The Andover Planning Board meets virtually tonight, Aug. 25, from 7 to 9 p.m. Registration is required to view the meeting or make live public comments.

Town of Andover

Andover issues weekly travel advisory for construction delays

The Town of Andover released its latest travel advisory Aug. 24 detailing expected construction impacts, including the MBTA Burnham Road Bridge preservation and Lowell Street water main work.

Town of Andover

Housing Authority schedules special collective bargaining meeting

The Andover Housing Authority's Board of Commissioners holds a virtual special meeting Wednesday, Aug. 26, at 6 p.m. to discuss collective bargaining strategy with Teamsters Union Local 170.

Town of Andover

I-495 Andover-Lawrence bridge project targets slopes

Crews on the six-bridge replacement project along the Andover-Lawrence border will cut topsoil and build access roads for slope work on I-495 northbound the week of Aug. 23-30.

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Two Phillips Academy alumni report abuse by ex-medical director

Phillips Academy said Aug. 20 that two alumni reported being sexually abused by former medical director Richard Keller, who was convicted in 2013 on child pornography charges.

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TinkerCAD 3D design workshop at Memorial Hall Library

Memorial Hall Library hosts "Learn 3D Design with TinkerCAD" from 10 to 11:30 a.m. in the Makerspace, covering basic 3D design and a project participants can print and pick up later.

Memorial Hall Library

Rainbow Club meets at Memorial Hall Library this afternoon

Memorial Hall Library's Rainbow Club, a drop-in program for LGBTQIA+ teens and allies in grades 6-12, meets from 4 to 5 p.m. in the Trustees' Room.

Memorial Hall Library

Combined sewer overflow reported in Lowell

The Town of Andover was notified of a release of untreated or partially treated wastewater at the Lowell Wastewater Treatment Facility on Aug. 23.

Town of Andover

Recreation, Soccer Association host inaugural golf tournament

The Andover Recreation Department and Andover Soccer Association host a joint golf tournament Monday, Aug. 31, at Indian Ridge Country Club to raise funds for maintaining and improving local athletic fields.

Andover Recreation & Youth Services