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Friday, November 6, 2026 Andover, Massachusetts · Change town
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Andover Crews Clear Derelict Docks, Debris From Merrimack

Andover crews and Clean Harbors haul three derelict docks and four truckloads of debris from the Merrimack. The Andover Conservation Division worked alongside the town's Department of Public Works this week to clear a stretch of the Merrimack River, removing three unusable docks and abo…

Town crews joined a multi-agency effort this week to clear debris and derelict docks from the banks of the Merrimack River, the most notable development to hit Andover coverage in the past day.

ELSEWHERE IN THE NEWS

"Andover River Cleanup Pulls 3 Old Docks, 4 Truckloads Of Debris From Merrimack," Andover Patch reports. The Andover Conservation Division worked with Clean Harbors and the town's Department of Public Works to remove the unusable docks and haul away the debris from a stretch of the Merrimack riverbank. (read it at https://patch.com/massachusetts/andover/andover-river-cleanup-pulls-3-old-docks-4-truckloads-debris-merrimack)
"Historical society plans for a busy September," The Andover Townsman reports. The local historical society is lining up a slate of fall programs and events, according to the paper. (read it at https://www.andovertownsman.com/news/local_news/historical-society-plans-for-a-busy-september/article_c32c55cf-b183-473d-9978-1f3015d1a20d.html)

Compiled from official town feeds, community organizations, and local press. Outside reporting is attributed inline.

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