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Local Matters
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WATCH: Andover Day Draws Thousands to Downtown Andover
https://andovermanews.com/watch-andover-day-draws-thousands-to-downtown-andover/
Published: September 21, 2026 14:21
Thousands of residents filled downtown Andover Saturday for Andover Day, bringing more than 250 vendors, food trucks, live music and community organizations together for one of the town’s largest annual events.
Weekend Public Safety Notebook: I-93 Crash, Arrest Among Andover Weekend Police And Fire Calls
Published: September 21, 2026 14:03
A three-car crash on I-93, a bicyclist found down in the roadway and two arrests were among the calls handled by Andover police and firefighters Friday and Sunday.
Recent Home Sales In Andover, North Andover
https://andovermanews.com/recent-home-sales-in-andover-north-andover-sep-21-2026/
Published: September 21, 2026 13:50
Recent home sales in Andover and North Andover included a $2.5 million purchase on Maple Avenue, a $1.8 million sale on South Main Street and a $1.61 million transaction on Pheasant Brook Road.
Opinion: Murray Has Hope And Experience, Shepley Has A Slogan
https://andovermanews.com/murray-shepley-oped/
Published: September 20, 2026 13:55
"Murray demonstrates his experience and the thought he has put into each topic instead of relying on grandiose but hollow proclamations such as 'Lower Taxes!' and 'Ask Tough Questions!' or even 'The Status Quo Must Go!'”
Before Dawn, Volunteers Bring Andover Day To Life
https://andovermanews.com/before-dawn-volunteers-bring-andover-day-to-life/
Published: September 20, 2026 13:42
Months of planning and a 4 a.m. start transformed downtown Andover for the Sept. 19 festival, with volunteers and town employees assembling hundreds of tents before sunrise.
An Andover Story: The Legacy Of Susanna Smith Purdon
https://andovermanews.com/an-andover-story-the-legacy-of-susanna-smith-purdon/
Published: September 18, 2026 14:09
Born into one of Andover’s most prominent families, Susanne Smith Purdon carried its tradition of service forward through gifts to West Parish Church, local conservation and the Andover Historical Society. Gail Ralston tells her story as the church marks…
Taverna Proposes Goals For First Year Leading Andover Schools
https://andovermanews.com/taverna-proposes-goals-for-first-year-leading-andover-schools/
Published: September 18, 2026 14:00
Andover’s new superintendent has proposed first-year goals covering middle school science, family support, strategic planning and School Committee priorities. A vote is expected Oct. 1.
Andover Schools Seek Public Input On Future Of High School
https://andovermanews.com/andover-schools-seek-public-input-on-future-of-high-school/
Published: September 18, 2026 13:55
Andover school officials are seeking residents’ views on the future of Andover High School as they begin another round of planning for a possible renovation or replacement.
Sept. 17 Public Safety Notebook: Man Removed From Railroad Tracks, Student Leaves Campus In Andover
Published: September 18, 2026 13:52
A man refusing to leave railroad tracks was taken to the hospital under a Section 12 Thursday morning, while Andover responders later searched for a student who left a school campus and handled two separate well-being checks.
Fire Breaks Out At Pfizer Facility In Andover
https://andovermanews.com/fire-breaks-out-at-pfizer-facility-in-andover/
Published: September 17, 2026 13:50
Firefighters battled a fire at Pfizer’s Burtt Road facility Wednesday afternoon, knocking down the flames before they could spread to other parts of the building. No injuries were reported.
Sept. 16 Public Safety Notebook: Bicyclists Accused Of Spitting On Passing Cars, Overflowing Sink Leads To Flood
Published: September 17, 2026 13:46
A carbon-monoxide scare prompted the evacuation of an Andover home and an evaluation of a baby Wednesday, while police also responded to an erratic man at the River Road Mobil station.
Shepley Wins Republican Nomination By Write-In, Calls For Debates With Murray
Published: September 16, 2026 16:46
Andover School Committee member Chris Shepley won the Republican nomination for the 18th Essex District through a write-in campaign and is calling for debates with Democratic nominee Connor Murray.
WATCH: Andover Day Returns With 265 Vendors, Music and Family Activities
https://andovermanews.com/watch-andover-day-returns-with-265-vendors-music-and-family-activities/
Published: September 16, 2026 15:41
Andover Day returns Saturday, Sept. 19, with more than 250 booths, live music, food trucks and activities for kids throughout downtown.
Andover Select Board Approves 3% Raise For Town Manager Flanagan
https://andovermanews.com/andover-select-board-approves-3-raise-for-town-manager-flanagan/
Published: September 16, 2026 14:25
The Andover Select Board unanimously approved a 3% raise for Town Manager Andrew Flanagan, bringing his annual salary to $269,860.
Andover Select Board Reviews 334-Unit Minuteman Park Proposal
https://andovermanews.com/andover-select-board-reviews-334-unit-minuteman-park-proposal/
Published: September 16, 2026 14:20
The Select Board began reviewing a proposal for 334 apartments at Minuteman Park, with members seeking more information about traffic, sewer capacity and the future of Andover’s commercial land.
Sept. 15 Public Safety Notebook: Pedestrian Struck, Truck Knocks Down Traffic Light In Andover
Published: September 16, 2026 14:12
A pedestrian was struck on North Main Street Monday, while a truck knocked down part of a traffic signal and a missing 16-year-old was found safe at a playground.
Residents Press Andover Officials For Answers On Cyberattack
https://andovermanews.com/residents-press-andover-officials-for-answers-on-cyberattack/
Published: September 15, 2026 17:40
Residents pressed Andover officials for more information about the August cyberattack, while Town Manager Andrew Flanagan said legal, insurance and cybersecurity considerations continue to limit what the town can disclose.
Driver Faces OUI Charge After Three-Vehicle Rollover On I-93 In Andover
https://andovermanews.com/driver-faces-oui-charge-after-three-vehicle-rollover-on-i-93-in-andover/
Published: September 15, 2026 15:10
A driver faces an OUI charge after allegedly leaving the scene of a three-vehicle rollover crash on Interstate 93 north in Andover early Tuesday.
One Wish Project To Honor Supporters At Andover Celebration
https://andovermanews.com/one-wish-project-to-honor-supporters-at-andover-celebration/
Published: September 15, 2026 14:27
One Wish Project will honor the volunteers, donors and community partners who help provide birthday celebrations for young people experiencing homelessness during an Oct. 1 event at the Andover Country Club.
Sept. 14 Public Safety Notebook: Dirt Bikes Return To River Road, Tree Closes Bailey Road In Andover
Published: September 15, 2026 14:17
As many as 20 dirt bikes were reported heading through the River Road area Sunday night, while a tree and wires closed part of Bailey Road and a report of a man carrying a rifle turned out to involve an umbrella.