https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefsThe daily local brief for Andover, MA.en-ushttps://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-10-09https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-10-09Fri, 09 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Incumbents Kevin Coffey and Ellen Townson and newcomer Richard "Rich" Rainville have begun nomination paperwork for two Select Board seats on the March 2027 ballot. Coffey was certified as of Oct. 6, while Townson, the board's current chair, and Rainville, president-elect of the Andover Rotary Club, have pulled papers but not yet filed them. Town Clerk Austin Simko said candidates have been active much earlier than usual, and nomination papers are due in early February 2027.https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-10-08https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-10-08Thu, 08 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Burnham Road reopened to two-way traffic on October 7 after the MBTA completed a preservation and maintenance project on the railroad bridge that carries the Haverhill Line over the roadway. The work began in late March and included repairs to aging masonry and steel components intended to extend the structure's useful life. The full road closure and detour have been lifted.https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-10-07https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-10-07Wed, 07 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Town crews will flush water mains in designated neighborhoods on weekdays from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. starting Tuesday, Oct. 13, the town announced Oct. 6. Customers in and around affected areas may see temporary discolored water or reduced water pressure. Areas on the list include Salem Street from Route 125 to Jenkins Road, Vine Street, Wildwood Road, and sections of South Main Street and Ballardvale Road, along with adjoining streets.https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-10-06https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-10-06Tue, 06 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Andover Garden Club kicks off its club year today at South Church, 41 Central St., starting at 10 a.m. with social time and refreshments, followed by a business meeting and presentations. Four members will cover ideas for the home garden, low-maintenance gardening in a talk called the "Modern No-Work Gardener," soil quality, and ways to bring nature into yards. The public is invited, and nonmembers are asked for a $10 donation.https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-10-05https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-10-05Mon, 05 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000AYS Girls Travel Basketball holds tryouts today at the Cormier Youth Center, 40 Whittier Court: fourth and fifth grades from 5:15 to 6:45 p.m., and seventh grade from 7 to 8:30 p.m. The program is open to girls who live in Andover or attend school there. Players should arrive about 30 minutes early to check in, and parents are not allowed in the gym. The fee is $350 for those who make a team.https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-10-04https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-10-04Sun, 04 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Defense Department awarded Raytheon a five-year, $24.4 billion contract on Friday to accelerate production of SM-6 interceptor missiles. Major missile components are produced at Raytheon’s Andover facility.https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-10-03https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-10-03Sat, 03 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000At the Sept. 15 Myra Kraft Community MVP Awards ceremony, volunteers connected to two Andover-area nonprofits each secured $10,000 for their organizations. Michelle Adamic co-founded Andover-based Everyone’s A Player; Laura Diaz was honored for her volunteer work with the Latin Community Center of Empowerment in Lowell.https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-10-02https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-10-02Fri, 02 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Andover Public Schools opened a survey Oct. 1 on building a new high school or renovating the current one, citing increasing facility challenges. The survey takes less than five minutes, and feedback is due Oct. 9.https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-10-01https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-10-01Thu, 01 Oct 2026 12:00:00 +0000Andover Community Power’s revised aggregation plan is open for public review Oct. 1–30. The town says the update aligns with new state rules and will not change rates, which are expected to remain the same through December 2027; residents can comment online or by email.https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-09-30https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-09-30Wed, 30 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000RevFest 250 runs Saturday, Oct. 3, from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. at The Park. The free festival will feature Revolutionary-era crafts and trades, live music including Them Apples, and a synchronized drone show at 7 p.m.https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-09-29https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-09-29Tue, 29 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Andover Conservation will discuss how to identify spotted lanternflies, where they are turning up and ways to manage them at home. The invasive insects are appearing around Andover and can damage native trees, gardens and farmland; the session is Wednesday at 7 p.m. at Memorial Hall Library.https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-09-28https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-09-28Mon, 28 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000The free, public college fair runs from 5 to 7 p.m. at Phillips Academy’s Snyder Center. Representatives from more than 100 colleges and universities will be available to answer questions from local high school students and families.https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-09-27https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-09-27Sun, 27 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000The Climate Future Film Festival screens 10 short films from around the world at Memorial Hall Library from 2:00 to 4:30 p.m. Sunday. The award-winning lineup of drama, documentary, dance, comedy, and animation explores themes of optimism, climate denial, grief, resilience, and hope.https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-09-26https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-09-26Sat, 26 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Andover Football improved to 2-1 with a decisive 49-13 win over Haverhill on Friday, September 25. The victory gives the team strong momentum heading into the rest of the season.https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-09-25https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-09-25Fri, 25 Sep 2026 12:00:00 +0000Roger Bolens, 26, pleaded guilty to a dozen charges including armed assault to murder a person 60 or older for attacks on two women in Andover in July 2025. He was sentenced Wednesday to 12 to 15 years in state prison.https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-08-25https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-08-25Tue, 25 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Town 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.https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-08-24https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-08-24Mon, 24 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Andover Recreation & Youth Services' End of Summer Extravaganza begins today at Rec Park, running 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. on weekdays through Aug. 28 for children entering grades K-6. The program, run by SNL Sports through Andover Recreation, is built around fun activities, team-building games and creative projects intended to ease kids back into the school routine. Days include arts and crafts, outdoor games and preparing school supplies.https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-08-23https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-08-23Sun, 23 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000U.S. Senator Ed Markey headlines a public rally at Memorial Hall Library today from 2 to 4 p.m., held in the library's Memorial Hall. Doors open to the public at 3 p.m.https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-08-22https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-08-22Sat, 22 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000In-person early voting for the Sept. 1 State Primary opens Saturday, Aug. 22, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Town Offices, 36 Bartlet St., and runs through Aug. 28. Saturday is also the deadline to register to vote or change party enrollment, with the Board of Registrars holding extended hours from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.; residents may also register online at RegisterToVoteMA.com. Primary voters will pick Democratic and Republican nominees for offices including U.S. senator, governor, attorney general, secretary of state and district attorney.https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-08-21https://nanopress.net/andover-ma/briefs/2026-08-21Fri, 21 Aug 2026 12:00:00 +0000Memorial Hall Library holds its Summer Reading Celebration today from 2 to 4 p.m. at 2 North Main St., with Kimberly's Pocket Circus, free ice cream from J.P. Licks, music and games, and a dunk tank featuring local librarians. The outdoor party is tied to the community's goal of reading 1 million minutes this summer, and the library is still asking readers to log minutes. The Friends of Memorial Hall Library and J.P. Licks are sponsoring the event.