250th Anniversary Committee finalizes May events, appoints Johnson to lead October celebration
250th Anniversary Committee appoints Johnson to lead October 3 main event. Chair Susan McCready tasked RJ Johnson with developing a project plan and timeline for the celebration, which will feature brainstormed elements including a drone show, fireworks, lawn games, and concerts at the auditorium.
250th Anniversary Committee · Meeting of May 7, 2026
ANDOVER — 250th Anniversary Committee appoints Johnson to lead October 3 main event. Chair Susan McCready tasked RJ Johnson with developing a project plan and timeline for the celebration, which will feature brainstormed elements including a drone show, fireworks, lawn games, and concerts at the auditorium. The committee finalized logistics for the May 25 Revolutionary War Memorial Rededication at Bicentennial Park, scheduled for 8:30 AM with 15 Andover Public Schools students and seven committee members participating in a street parade.
A subcommittee including Marilyn Fitzgerald, Max Murphy, Bill Pennington, and RJ Johnson was formed to add home-grown activities to the July 4 celebration, such as costumed participants, ring toss, and pie eating contests.
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Source: the 250th Anniversary Committee meeting of May 7, 2026, compiled from the official minutes.
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