The Andover Conservation Commission approved a septic replacement and pushed three hearings to September 15 over notice and review delays. Conservation Agent Mahoney recommended approval of David Middleton's leach field replacement at 43 Farwood Drive, which the commission backed 7-0.
The Andover Planning Board voted 5-0 to approve a 6,200-square-foot Phillips Academy Central Services building, closing out a months-long site plan review.
Planning Board unanimously approves site plan for Phillips Academy central services building. Vice Chair Zachary Bergeron led the board's unanimous 5-0 vote to approve conditions for the 6,200 square foot facility at 25 Phillips Street, including dark-sky compliant lighting, stormwater management,
Andover Select Board approves $235,000 for Sanborn Elementary playground renovation. The Select Board accepted donations of $160,000 from the Colleen E. Ritzer Memorial Fund and $75,000 from the Sanborn Elementary School PTO in unanimous votes. The funds will support improvements to the playground
The 250th Anniversary Committee discussed detailed plans for October 3 RevFest 250. Chair Susan McCready reported a preliminary budget of $49,450, with drone show and concert as the largest expenses. The committee agreed to a $300 payment for British re-enactors to provide period demonstrations.
Andover resident flagged 48% and 68% cost overruns on two town capital projects.
Finance Committee approves prior minutes and hears Town Manager strategic goals. Chair Paula Colby-Clements introduced new member Sue Hunter as Town Manager Andrew Flanagan and CFO Hayley Green presented adopted 2026-2027 priorities spanning Administration, Capital Improvements, Communications,
Andover Housing Trust Fund Board identifies $50K-$100K in annual funding needs from housing organizations. Senior Planner Lisa Schwarz surveyed Habitat for Humanity, Alliance for Community Transportation, MVHP, and Walnut Street Inc., all indicating potential requests. Chair Linda O'Connell will
Andover's Conservation Commission voted to continue a notice of intent for a drainage overhaul behind the Stop & Shop plaza at 209 North Main Street, ordering an independent peer review after the state Department of Environmental Protection flagged the stormwater plans.
Andover Open Space Task Force welcomes new members, advances acquisition goals. The group introduced Hugh Conlon as the AVIS representative, replacing Doug Cummings, and Bob Dalton as a resident member, replacing Jim Leahy. The town completed acquisition of 92 Tewksbury Street, transferred to the
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