Andover 250th Anniversary Committee organizes all-day October Festival with reenactors and concert. Chair Susan McCready assigned committee members to coordinate Rev Fest 250 on October 3, running 9 AM to 9 PM, with Martha Tubinis and Mair Emerson managing artisans and reenactors, Jennifer Robbins
Andover Planning Board approves three major developments in MBTA Communities Overlay District. The board voted 4-0 to approve 24 and 30 Dale Street, a nine-unit multifamily project after a procedural correction, with residents expressing tree protection and construction concerns. Unanimous votes
Andover Select Board approves $1.065M compensation transfer, advances FY2027 goals in 4-1 vote. Chair Ellen Townson led unanimous approval of $1,065,000 compensation fund transfer for collective bargaining agreements, with remaining balance directed to free cash. Town Manager Andrew Flanagan's
Andover Public Art Commission pursues community survey on public art, eyes donated park. Chair Molly Foley directed staff to develop a streamlined survey for distribution via town social media and hard copy with open-ended comments. The commission has received a $25,000 state earmark for public art
Zoning board approves three applications, defers ADU case. The board unanimously approved a Special Permit for replacement of the 160-foot communications tower at 68 Prospect Road, which will expand portable radio coverage from 44 percent to 93 percent of Essex County's geographic area and serve
Andover Council on Aging Advisory Board unanimously appoints new member Mark Collins. Collins, a 31-year resident who retired four years ago, praised the Robb Center during his appointment. The board approved two wellness programs: a cannabis health presentation by educator Rhiannon Stare and a
Finance Committee unanimously approves year-end budget transfers, reorganizes leadership for fiscal 2027. Chief Financial Officer Hayley Green presented approved Fiscal Year 2026 year-end operating budget transfers that redistributed funds from Technical Schools and Debt Service to General
Tree Committee confirms October training, narrows grant scope. The Andover Tree Committee unanimously approved prior minutes and confirmed professional development training with arborist Ed Gilman for October 14. The committee narrowed the scope of its DCR Forestry Grant, shifting from a
Andover 250th Anniversary Committee unanimously approves October 3 RevFest 250 celebration schedule. The full-day event runs from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. and features an Andover Farmers Market from 9 a.m. to 1 p.m., revolutionary reenactments from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., family activities from 3 p.m. to 6:30
Ballardvale Historic District Commission approves front stairs replacement. The commission unanimously approved a Certificate of Appropriateness for homeowner Hrishikesh Kulkarni's proposal to replace deteriorating front stairs at 242 Andover Street with composite decking for the landing and tread,
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